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A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Juris J. East, 90, who passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park in Lafayette, LA.
Visitation will be observed at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9:00 am until the time of Service.
Inurnment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.
Founding Pastor, Terrell Reed, of Amana Christian Fellowship Church in Lafayette, will officiate.
Juris Joseph East was born March 23, 1933 in Abbeville, LA and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. As a proud veteran, Juris served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a well-known insurance agent throughout the Lafayette area working for Life of Georgia, Allstate, and several independent companies until his retirement.
Juris is survived by his sons, Joey East, of Lake Charles, LA, Jerry East and his wife Juanita, of Houston, TX, and Kobe East and his companion Christine Ducote, of Hessmer, LA.; his beloved companion, Grace Guidry, of Lafayette, LA; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Maturin of Abbeville, LA; his sister, Laura Dupree, of New Iberia, LA; his two brothers, Avery East and his wife Judy of Williamsburg, VA and Willis East of Johnson City, TN; five grandchildren, Lauren Sullivan, Lyndsay Tillman, Andrew East, Shelby East, and Tori East; seven great-grandchildren and numerous dear nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Geneva Matthews East; his parents, John and Enola Blanchard East; his sons, Haywood Anthony ‘Tony’ East and William ‘Billy’ Carlton East; his brothers, Corbett and Ulysse East; his sisters, Agnes Badeaux, Florence Romero, and Nita Touchet and one grandson Devin Smith.
Our family would like to express our sincere heart felt appreciation to the entire staff of Magnolia Estates Nursing Home. Thank you for the professional and personal care provided to our dad over the last 6 years. Thank you to HOPE Hospice of Lafayette for the compassionate care given to our dad and our family. A special thank you to Grace Guidry for the love, compassion, and happiness you have brought to our dads' life. We are forever grateful.
Our dad's contagious smile will live on through so many people who have been blessed to know him.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St. 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.

March 7, 1931 - April 5, 2024

ABBEVILLE — Koddy died peacefully at home in the presence of her family at age ninety-three. In those ninety-three years, she embodied kindness and love to the immense benefit of all who knew her, and these qualities remain in the hearts of all who will remember her.
Koddy was the only sister to three brothers, Donnie, René (T-Bub), and Sammy Broussard. Koddy attended Dominican College, New Orleans, in 1949 where she encountered and soon after married Dr. Robert J. Young, Jr.—known to all as “Sonny”, in 1950. Koddy and Sonny had four children from 1951 to 1958: Chip, Chris, Ginger, and Andy. Over the nine-plus decades of her life, she sowed an abiding love with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—along with uncountable nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Through the years in Abbeville, she hosted hundreds, and threw many parties that lived—and continue to live—happily in the memories of those that were lucky enough to attend.
Koddy’s spirit went well beyond just being wife and mother. She traveled widely and saw many adventures. Koddy embraced the joys of being an equestrian, pilot, offshore angler, and jovial companion to fellow travelers. She was also a shark at any game that could be played with a deck of cards.
Koddy’s brothers sadly all died before her, as did her husband, Sonny.  She leaves joyful memories of her rich life with her children, their spouses: Becky, Joe, Mike, and Nancy, and with her ten grandchildren: Virginia, Annie, Adam, Beau, Robert, Caroline, Natalie, Sam, Camillie, and Zach. Her legacy includes 10 great grandchildren: Liam, Lila, Arran, James, Rebecca, Henry, Angelle, Anderson, Harry, and Jackson.
Funeral services are being arranged by Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville.  A visitation for friends and family will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville .  Services will begin at 10 a.m.. She will then be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. 
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Miss Leslie Anne LaCour, of Abbeville, Louisiana and Major John Michael Doeseckle, of New Braunfels, Texas were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during a ceremony at six
o’clock in the evening on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The solemn occasion took place at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana, and was officiated by the Reverend Nicholas DuPre’.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David LaCour of Abbeville, Louisiana. Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Jacque Francois (J.F.) Noel, Jr., the late J. F. Noel Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Francis William LaCour, all of Abbeville, Louisiana.
The Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Doeseckle of Arvada, Colorado. Grandparents of the groom are the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doeseckle of Lodi, Wisconsin and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Halligan of Arvada, Colorado.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a stunning minimalistic chardon crepe long sleeve sheath wedding gown created with a bateau neckline, illusion cut-out lace sleeves, and a stunning back lined with crepe-covered buttons throughout the bodice. The fingertip length veil featured delicate ivory beading which outlined the outermost edges. She carried a white handheld floral bouquet featuring peonies, peony buds, ranunculus, hydrangeas, and beautiful full-blown roses. Entwined in her bouquet was the rosary of her maternal great grandmother and the handkerchief of her maternal great, great grandmother.
Aimee LaCour Chauvel, sister of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids included: Melissa C. LaCour, sister of the bride, Renee E. LaCour, sister-in-law of the bride, Mia G. Broussard, niece and godchild of the bride, Leanne C. Pousson and Emily N. Young, cousins of the bride. They wore full length, steel blue chiffon gowns of their choice and carried handheld bouquets matching that of the bride.
Mark Doseckle and Tom Doeseckle, brothers of the groom, served as the Best Men. Groomsmen were: Jacob Bermudez, Michael Minor, Samuel Hughes, Kevin Terrell, Joe Ellis, all friends of the groom. Ushers for the evening included Marcus Lange and Rexford Pearce, friends of the groom.
Scriptures for the ceremony were read by David LaCour, Michael LaCour, brothers of the bride, and David Hall, cousin of the groom.
The beautiful, sacred music for the ceremony was provided by Richard Sellers, organist. Preludes included: Bach’s Air on the G String, Arioso, Bist du Bei Amir, along with Handel’s Lascia Ch’io Pianga. The Mothers processed to Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, while the Attendants entered to Massenet’s Meditation de Thais, followed by the Bride, to Campra’s Rigaudon. The Presentation of Flowers was Schubert’s Ave Maria, with Charpentier’s Te Deum being the Recessional.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magdalen Place, in Abbeville, Louisiana.
The groom’s parents hosted the wedding party at a Rehearsal Dinner at the Riverfront Grill, original location, in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Upon their return trip from a honeymoon in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, they plan to reside in New Braunfels, Texas.