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Mrs. Trey Broussard

Miss Maci Andrus becomes Mrs. Trey Broussard

Mon, 03/19/2018 - 8:29am

Miss Maci Andrus of Youngsville, LA, and Mr. Trey Broussard of Maurice, LA, were joined in holy matrimony during a ceremony held on Friday, March 16, 2018, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette.
Father Matthew Hebert officiated the 7 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Lisa Andrus of Broussard, LA, Her grandparents are Richard Ardoin of Arnaudville, LA and Nettie Stewart of Scott, LA.
Parent of the groom are Glenn and Deanna Broussard of Maurice. His gandparents are Chester and Anne Smith of Abbeville.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a sheath lace gown with a long lace train accented with a sheer low back with covered buttons. Her veil was a tulle, cathedral length veil.
The bride carried a whimsical and spherical mix bouquet with soft neutral flowers with hints of blue and gold accents. The stems were wrapped with her recently deceased grandfather’s (Clarence Joseph Andrus) rosary.
Victoria Zaunbrecher served as her matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Brooke Perry, Ashley Mouton, Cayla Chatman and Corita Kuon.
Brett Broussard, attended as best man. Groomsmen included Taylor Price, Tyler Price, Trey Price and David Mouton.
Gregory James Zaunbrecher III, son of Gregory and Victoria Zunbrecher, and Parker Falgout, son of Brandon and Lindsey Falgout, served as the ring bearers.
Ushers included Phillip Jones and Trae Trahan.
Immediately following the wedding, a reception was held at Le Pavillon.
The bride’s cake was a simple three tiered white cake. The groom’s cake was a simple sheet cake with butter cream frosting with chocolate shaving on top.
The couple will honeymoon in Jamaica.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the bride and groom, was held at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette on Thursday, March 15.
Maci is a 2009 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 2013 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor’s Degree. Maci also played on the Women’s soccer team for four years while attending college. She is employed with Schumacher Clinical Partners.
The groom is a 2007 graduate of North Vermilion High School. He is employed with Neuro Diagnostic Monitoring. He attended LSU in Alexandria from 2007-2008 and played on the men’s basketball tem. He transferred to UL Lafayette in 2008 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in 2011.

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Jeanell Marie Theall Foreman

Sat, 03/17/2018 - 12:32pm

April 26, 1941 ~ March 15, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 19, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanell Marie Theall Foreman, 76, who died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Chris Duhon, Dylan Duhon, Logan Duhon, Pete Folse, Blake Bodin and Tommy Broussard.
Jeanell is survived by her daughter, Lisa F. Duhon and husband Chris; and four grandchildren, Dylan Christopher Duhon and wife Bethany, Alyssa Nicolle Duhon, Madison Clare Duhon, and Logan Alexander Duhon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbie Theall and the former Una Vice.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Monday, March 19, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 12;45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Special thanks to Maison du Monde Living Center and Acadian Hospice and Palliative Care for the wonderful care given to Jeanell in her final days.
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.

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Darothy Mae Dartez Broussard

Sat, 03/17/2018 - 12:29pm

INDIANOLA, Mississippi — Darothy Mae Dartez Broussard, 91, of Indianola, formerly of Kaplan, LA, died peacefully Tuesday, March 13 in her home following a lengthy illness.
Granny Bruce, a direct descendant of the earliest European migrants to North America, was born on Aug. 25, 1926 to Edna Marie Blanchard Dartez and Gaston Joseph Dartez, Sr. on Forked Island in Vermilion Parish, LA., where the Cajun Prairie meets the marsh.
Granny Bruce was a woman of strong faith and character, a consummate homemaker and cook and a loving, devoted mother and wife. She and her husband, the late Sabry Felix Broussard, Sr., moved to the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta in the early 1950s as part of a migration of Vermilion Parish Acadian families who played a major role in the establishment of successful rice farming practices in the region.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother, George Napoleon Dartez of Kaplan, LA. Survivors include three daughters, Veronica Hebert (Willis) of Kaplan, LA, Janney Fleming (Tommy) of Drew, MS and Margaret Rushing (David) of Indianola, MS; three sons, Sabry Broussard, Jr. (Lynn) of Springfield, MO., Frank Broussard of Lexington, MS and Paul (Claire) Broussard of Abbeville, LA; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Local visitation will be Friday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Burton Funeral Home in Indianola. The family also will receive visitors on Monday, March 19, starting at 9 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan, LA. with the Rosary to follow at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Father Tarsisius Puling of Livingston, TX, formerly of Indianola’s Immaculate Conception and St. Benedict the Moor parishes, will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection at 2 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan. Burial will be at Kaplan Cemetery.

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Karen Sue Broussard

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 5:08pm

April 3, 1963 ~ March 15, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Praise Church honoring the life of Karen Sue Broussard, 54, who died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at University Hospital and Clinics. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Choate officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jim Delino, Jeremy Domingue, Chandler Rose, Kevin King, Jimmy Delino and Jacob Delino.
She is survived by her daughter, Krystle Delino and husband Jim; three grandchildren, Alyssa Delino, Joci Delino and Grayson “Poupon” Delino; and two sisters, Jennifer Vincent and Jessica Domingue and husband Jeremy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyce Abshire and the former Barbara Choate; and husband, Timothy Broussard.
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.

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Jimmy Broussard

20-year-old arrested after allegedly making threats toward school in Abbeville

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 12:53pm

On March 15, Officers with the Abbeville Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jimmy Broussard of Abbeville for Terrorizing. A report was filed that Broussard made several comments about committing a school shooting. These comments were made to business employees at a local business in Abbeville.
A specific school was not named in the threats.
Broussard denied the allegations.
Broussard’s bond was set at $25,000. Broussard bonded out after being booked. Charges will be sent to the 15th Judicial District Court.
The Abbeville Police Department urges all citizens to report any type threats and to take all threats serious.
“With what’s going on in our world today, we must take all measures necessary to protect our youth,” Abbeville Police Sgt. Ryan Boutte said.

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Alison Miller, is moving the tourist commission office to downtown Abbeville, in the cultural center.

Vermilion Parish Tourism Commission moving from the Bypass to downtown

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:50am

The Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission is in the process of moving from the Highway 14 By-pass location to downtown Abbeville and will reside in the Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance located at 200 N. Magadalen Square.
The idea of moving downtown was suggested late last year by the City of Abbeville and members of the Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance. After several months of information gathering, the Tourist Commission decided it would be a wise move.
Alison Miller, the Executive Director of the Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission, will still be the tourism director but will take on the additional duties of running the Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance. Former curator, Tony Mayard, is retiring and will be handing over the job to Miller.
“I’m excited about this new venture. I’ve always been fascinated with history and our culture,” said Miller. “I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, so working in a building that houses exhibits on art, culture and history makes perfect sense.”
The Cultural Center houses rotating art exhibits through the Vermilion Arts Council, information and artifacts on Abbeville’s Giant Omelette Celebration, artifacts from the Vermilion Historical Society and information on the Acadian Genealogy Center.
The tourist information portion of the Center will now include information on the parish, as well as the entire state.
When asked about the number of tourist that come to the downtown location as opposed to the by-pass, Miller stated “That was one of the things we looked into when deciding on whether we would move. At the by-pass location, we averaged about 800 visitors per year. The Cultural Center is open on Saturdays and because of its convenient location, over 1,000 visitors stopped by in a year. Now we will be able to inform even more people on what the parish has to offer.”
The Tourist Commission move is expected to be complete by the end of this week.
Once in place, the Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance will open at 9 a.m., an hour earlier, Monday to Friday to better serve the public.
The phone numbers and websites for each organization will remain the same. Beginning Monday, March 19, the new hours will be Monday to Friday from 9 am-5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Miller would like to invite the public to stop by and see the new art exhibit that is on display, “Talented Visual Arts 2” featuring the Vermilion Parish Talented Visual Arts Program. The exhibit will be on display for the next couple of months.

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John Andrus

Vermilion 4-H Achievement Day dedicated to Andrus

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:49am

The 2018 Vermilion Parish 4-H Achievement Day will be held Saturday, at Kaplan High School. The day will be dedicated to John Andrus at the events opening assembly at 8:00 a.m. Achievement Day is the largest most important 4-H event of the year.
It involves about 500 4-H’ers from throughout the parish competing in 4-H contests and exhibits to demonstrate skills and knowledge gained during the club year.
It is fitting that this important event be dedicated to John Andrus, a 26 year leader of the Vermilion Parish 4-H Program.
While John was not involved in 4-H during his school years, he knew its value and made sure his three sons were involved as soon as they were eligible.
John is a cattle rancher and it was only natural that his leadership skills were directed to the 4-H Beef Project.
During the years his sons were involved, John was a fixture at all 4-H shows, clinics and planning meetings, also by lending his down to earth opinions, sharing his knowledge and giving assistance to 4-H members and agents.
He hauled cattle and taught grooming to numerous 4-H members through the years. Once his youngest son became old enough he got even more involved with the workings of the Parish Beef events.
He’s been the gateman of the Parish Beef Show and Cattle Festival Show for 15 years organizing classes and lining up exhibits. His friendly and firm guidance has kept these shows running smoothly for all these years. While most leaders drift away once their children are no longer involved John has continued to assist the youth of this parish.
He has served as bid spotter at the Parish Sale of market animals. Served on the Livestock and Overall 4-H Advisory Committees and helped start the 4-H Foundation Skeet Shoot
In addition, his leadership of the Vermilion Parish Cattlemen’s Association, 20 year board member and three term President, has helped to maintain that group’s strong support of youth beef projects. He organized Junior Shows for the Louisiana Junior Brahman Association and Louisiana Junior Braford Breeders.
John is a member and current President of the Coulee Kinney Drainage Board; was named Cattleman of the Year in 2015 and an active member of St. Alphonse Catholic Church.
He has been married to his wife Becky for 42 years and they raised three boys Josh, Jarred and Jacob.
Because of his willingness to take a leadership role in the Parish 4-H program, his enduring involvement with the 4-H Beef Project and the countless young people he has influenced it is with great gratitude and respect that the 4-H members of Vermilion Parish dedicate the 2018 4-H Achievement Day to John Andrus.

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Lana Louies Lambert

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:41am

March 11, 1956 ~ March 13, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lana Louies Lambert, 62, who died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Steve Delino officiating the services.
Lana is survived by her companion, Anthony Tabb of Abbeville; four sons, Joseph Leon Lambert, Jr. and wife Celeste of Kaplan, Wendell Ray Lambert and wife Samantha of Breaux Bridge, Jethro Tull Lambert and wife Michelle of Franklin, and Blake Stelly and wife Beth of Livonia; one daughter, Sherie Lambert of Duson; step-daughter, Latisha Tabb of Baldwin; one brother, William Leleux of Abbeville; five sisters, Barbara Bellot of Erath, Susan Stelly of Erath, Pamela Menard of Abbeville, Tammy Ketchum of Onalaska, TX, and Christine Lege of Kaplan; sixteen grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raywood Monteaux and the former Norita Ann Andrew; one sister, Antionette Monteaux; and one brother, Kenneth Monteaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM; Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
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.

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Kirk Soileau stirs his meatless spaghetti. He has been cooking it for years.

Our Lady of Lourdes in Erath prepares for St. Joseph Altar

Thu, 03/15/2018 - 9:46am

ERATH — The sixth annual St. Joseph Altar at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath will be held at Pope John Paul II Parish Hall located at 700 South Broadway Street.
Father Andre Metrejean, Pastor, will bless the altar at noon (after 11:00 AM mass) on Sunday, March 18, 2018. After a brief ceremony, explaining the history and custom of the St. Joseph Altar, the traditional meatless spaghetti and Italian cookies will be served until 8:00 PM that evening.
Monday, March 19, 2018 celebrates the feast day of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The altar will be on display from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Meatless spaghetti and cookies will be served to all visitors throughout the day. The spaghetti is meatless in observance of Lenten fast.
The St. Joseph Altar was a custom that began in Sicily, Italy in the 12th century. A severe drought and famine hit the region. After the people prayed for the intercession of St. Joseph, their patron saint, the drought ended. In thanksgiving, the people began to set up altars to St. Joseph in their homes with food to feed the poor.

Traditional Meatless Spaghetti

The traditional meatless spaghetti that serves about 300 guests has been made by Kirk and Denise Soileau since the beginning of the altar in 2013. Fr. Bill Melancon, former pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, began the tradition of the altar.
The recipe that he gave to the Soileaus came from St. Joseph Church in Rayne. Ms. Leona Poche (Denise’s mother) was president of the Ladies Altar Society at that time. She volunteered the couple to make the spaghetti sauce. She said, “I knew they could do it!” and they certainly can.
The recipe is not for the faint of heart. It is broken down into ounces so that it is easier to measure. It requires 168 oz. of tomato paste; 315 oz. of tomato sauce; 128 oz. of diced tomatoes. Twelve pounds of onions; 3 heads of celery; 8 bunches of parsley; 16 oz. of garlic and 5 bell peppers are all hand chopped. It is important that the vegetables are not put through a food processor. The hand chopped vegetables give the consistency to the meatless sauce. The Soileaus have doctored up the recipe by adding fresh rosemary and basil from their own garden.
Walking into the Soileau’s enclosed patio, one is greeted by a little bit of Italian heaven. Kirk Soileau had the sauce cooking on an outdoor burner since 6:30 AM. He said that he will stop cooking it around 6:30 PM. It takes 12 hours to cook one batch and there are three batches to do. When his wife gets back from work, she is in charge of cooling it and putting into gallon zip lock bags. He said that through trial and error they realized it was better to cook it on an outdoor burner than in their kitchen. The first two years, they had sauce all over their kitchen.
The Soileaus have been married for 29 years and they both love to cook. Kirk said that he grew up in Ville Platte and most men learn to cook at age fourteen. Kirk is a retired supervisor for the Vermilion Parish School Board. Denise is a principal in Lafayette Parish. They are both actively involved with Our Lady of Lourdes Church. When Kirk retired in 2015, he started making the sauce during the week so that the couple could have the weekend off.
This is a massive time consuming job that the Soileau team does with much generosity of spirit. They do it to help the church and to contribute to helping the poor.
When asked how long does it take just to open up all the cans, Kirk laughed and stated, “a while because now, I have to do it by hand. We burnt up three can openers the first couple of years.” Kirk was quick to say that a lot of people volunteer in the effort of making the spaghetti possible. Several people boil the spaghetti noodles; boil the dozens of eggs; and chops all the vegetables. This way they can focus on making a truly delicious marinara sauce.
The Saint Joseph Altar relies completely on the generosity of the parishioners and neighbors that bring in all homemade bread, cookies, and cakes. It takes countless volunteers and many hours to construct and decorate the altar and serve the food. All the volunteers are working toward a common goal of helping out those in need in our community. After the altar is dismantled, all the food is donated to the poor in our community.
For more information, call the church rectory at 337-937-6888.

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