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March 24, 1943 ~ December 3, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Curney James LeBlanc, 75, who died Monday, December 3, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Corey LeBlanc, Guy Thompson, Paul John Broussard, Kaleb Trahan, Logan Thompson and Jason Black. Honorary pallbearers will be Caden LeBlanc and Kevin Broussard.
Curney was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his lawn.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Beverly Broussard LeBlanc; one son, Corey Jonathan LeBlanc and his wife Ladessa of Abbeville; two daughters, Donna L. Trahan of Abbeville, and Tina L. Thompson and her husband Guy of Leroy; seven grandchildren, Kaylie Trahan Harrington, Kaleb Trahan, Natalie Thompson, Alaina Thompson, Logan Thompson, Kallen LeBlanc and Caden LeBlanc; two brothers, Allen LeBlanc of Lafayette, and Russell LeBlanc of Erath; and three sisters, Laura Mae Comeaux of Lafayette, Jane LeBlanc of Port Neches, TX, and Anna Rose Suire of Abbeville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide LeBlanc and the former Agnes Geoffroy; and one sister, Nell LeBlanc.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 3:30 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

For John Andrus, the highlight of the day is when his grandchildren say, “Pop, let’s go check the cows.”
Andrus has made an incredible career of checking on the cows. Andrus received some recognition for that work as the Rotary Club of Abbeville honored Andrus as its 2018 Farmer of the Year.
Rotarians presented Andrus with his award during their weekly meeting on Wednesday.
“It was a big surprise,” Andrus said after the meeting. “It was very unexpected.”
Maybe to him, but not to those who see Andrus as a pillar of the Vermilion Parish cattle industry.
“Because of John’s successful cattle and hay operations,” Rotarian Charles Dill Jr. said during the award presentation, “and his willingness to take leadership of the industry he is involved in, it is fitting that he be named the Rotary Farmer of the Year for 2018.”
Andrus runs his cattle operation in tandem with his full-time job with Vermilion Parish Tax Assessor Gabe Marceaux’s office. He and his brother, Philip, have a herd of 150 momma cows.
For Andrus, cattle is a tradition. He grew up on a farm, milking cows and tending to his family’s herd. After graduating from Vermilion Catholic in 1974, Andrus began a career as a diesel mechanic. His herd remained small, that is
until his three sons became interested in raising show cattle.
As his cattle operation grew, Andrus started raising purebred Brahman’s and Brahman-Hereford F1 females. He also increased his commercial cow-calf herd. Andrus makes his own Bermuda grass, which comes out to around 500 bales per year. He has also produced rice as part of his farming operation.
Andrus is certified as a Master Farmer, Master Cattleman, and a Master Horseman by the LSU AgCenter and Natural Resource Conservation Service.
Andrus has been a presence beyond his operation. Even after his three sons have long been finished in showing cattle for Vermilion Parish 4-H, Andrus has remained a part of helping to run the shows. Andrus has been an active member of the Vermilion Parish Cattlemen’s Association, even serving as the president for three years. He also serves on the Extension Beef Advisory Committee.
Andrus’ wife, Becky, his sons and daughter-in-law, and his parents, Paul and Dolores, attended Wednesday. He said having all of them see him receive the award made it all the more special.
“All of the cattle we run is on the family property,” Andrus said. “My great-grandfather ran cattle on that land. My grandfather ran cattle on it, and my dad did.
“This goes back so many years for my family.”
Andrus thanked the Rotary Club for making the moment happen on Wednesday.
“You don’t know how much it means to my family and me,” Andrus told the Rotarians. “You work hard all the time and do what you have to do to survive.
“It’s nice, now and then, that the regular, old Joe gets recognized.”

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Marie Anite D. Bourque Viator, age 93, at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Thursday from 8:00 am until service time.
A native of Erath and resident of Delcambre, Marie Anite D. Bourque Viator passed away on Monday, December 03, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville surrounded by her loving family.
Better known as “Anite” by family and friends, she was born on December 17, 1924 to the late Ceriac and Laura Menard Decoux, and was one of thirteen children. Anite was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She dedicated her time to being a housewife and caring for her family as well as working for the Iberia Parish School Board for over fifteen years. Anite greatly enjoyed dancing, listening to French music, and baking. She was famous for her delicious homemade bread. Anite will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Linda B. Menard (Charles) of Abbeville, Hilda B. Porter (Lynn) of Abbeville, Charlene B. Hebert (Neil) of Abbeville, Timmy P. Bourque of Erath, and Paul Bourque, Jr. of Delcambre; brother, Lawrence Decoux of Erath; grandchildren, Blair Menard, Boyd Porter, Garrett Hebert, Alaina H. Touchet, Keagan B. LeBlanc, Jacob Paul Bourque, and Gannon Ryan Bourque; and great grandchildren, Elliot Pierce Menard, Kennedi Thibodeaux, John Nicholas Touchet, Meg Touchet, Ana Kate Touchet, Hudson Hebert, Crawford Hebert, Isabelle LeBlanc, and Carlin LeBlanc.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bourque, Sr.; second husband, Louis C. Viator; parents, Ceriac and Laura Menard Decoux; nine brothers; and two sisters.
Pallbearers will be Blair Menard, Garrett Hebert, Boyd Porter, Jacob Bourque, Gannon Bourque, and John Nicholas Touchet.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Eastridge nursing home and the staff of Lamm Hospice for their kindness and support.
To view the on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

Miss Corinne Elyse Thibodeaux and Mr. Brennan Michael Robideaux, high school sweethearts, of Lafayette, Louisiana were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana on Saturday, the first of December at one o’clock in the afternoon. The nuptial Mass was officiated by Reverend Father Louis Richard, the same priest who married the bride’s parents nearly 26 years ago in the same church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thibodeaux of Lafayette, Louisiana. Mrs. Thibodeaux is the former Kimberly Dartez of Maurice, Louisiana
The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Dartez of Maurice, Louisiana and Mr. and Mrs. Emile Thibodeaux of Erath, Louisiana. Miss Thibodeaux is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She is currently an Oncology Nurse at Lafayette General Hospital.
The groom is the son of the Honorable and Mrs. Joel Craig Robideaux of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Mrs. Robideaux is the former Bobette Murtagh. The groom is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. James Murtagh of Baton Rouge, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Robideaux of Lafayette, and Ms. Amy Robideaux of Eunice, Louisiana. Mr. Robideaux is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School. He currently works in the film and television industry.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown by Anne Barge. The “Giverny” Pearl colored silk satin organza gown was sleeveless with an A line silhouette, illusion bateau neckline and a sweep chapel train. Alencon lace overlays embellished the bodice, waist, middle and bottom edge of the floor length skirt. A wide satin ribbon overlaid with alencon lace accented the natural waist and tied to a long elegant bow at the back of the dress.
She wore a cathedral length veil adorned with alencon lace to complement her wedding ensemble. She carried a natural clutch of white o’hara’s, white majolica’s, white ranunculus, and eucalyptus accented with her “something borrowed”, her mother’s rosary. On her right hand, Corinne wore her paternal great-grandmother’s wedding band set with a blue sapphire stone for her “something blue” and her garter was lined with lace from her mother’s wedding dress for her “something old”.
The bride was attended by maid of honor, Amelia Thibodeaux, sister of the bride. Following in procession were bridesmaids Ann-Kathryn Dartez, cousin of the bride; Rachael Robideaux, sister-in-law of the groom; Kaitlyn O’Brien, Sarah Martin, and Madeleine Breaux. The flower girl was Elouise Randall, cousin of the groom.
Attending as best men were brothers of the groom, Dylan and Luke Robideaux. Groomsmen included Noah Thibodeaux, brother of the bride; Michael Guidroz, Tyler Guidroz, and Robbie Mahtook. Ushers were Steele Becnel, Spencer Chance, Christopher Cook, and Marks Mann. Ring bearer was Mason Murtagh, cousin of the groom.
Serving as lectors were Ann Reneé Chiasson, godmother of the bride; Nannette Murtagh, aunt of the groom and Emily Guidroz, family friend of the groom. Serving as Eucharistic Minister was Debbie Guidroz, family friend of the groom. Serving as gift bearers were Scott Dartez, godfather of the bride and Edward Thibodeaux, uncle of the bride.
Musicians were organist and music director, Tommy Guidry, and trumpeter, Will Green.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette with entertainment provided by the band Three Thirty Seven.
A rehearsal dinner was hosted by parents of the groom on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Jefferson Street Pub catered by Central Pizza in Lafayette.
After a honeymoon to Jamaica, the couple will reside in Maurice, Louisiana.