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A Mass of Christian Burial be held for Una Marie Hebert, 87, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. Una passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was a native and lifelong resident of Maurice.
Una is preceded in death by her husband Edward (Sport) Hebert, her parents Altheus Hebert Sr. and Orelia Broussard Hebert, a dear friend and companion Savy Baudoin, one sister Edith Hebert and two brothers Woodley Hebert and Altheus Hebert, Jr.
Una is survived by her son Earl Hebert and wife Connie of Breaux Bridge, her son Ronnie Hebert and his companion Christine Cormier of Scott, her son Billy Hebert and wife Renee of Maurice, her daughter Peggy Hebert of Maurice and two brothers Ivy Hebert of Maurice and Lee Hebert of Abbeville. Una has 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Una was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Una worked for the Vermilion Parish School Board as lunchroom supervisor at Maurice Elementary and North Vermilion High School and she also worked for Delhomme Funeral Home. She volunteered at Abbeville General Hospital and was a member of the St. Alphonsus Ladies Alter Society as well as a member of the VFW Auxillary 9822 in Judice.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons Heath and Joshua Hebert, Seth Hebert, Joshua Gotte and Adam and Caleb Hebert.
The Hebert Family would like to thank Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation and Lamm Family Care Hospice for their love, compassion and caring for the past several years.
Visitation will be at Delhomme Funeral Home in Maurice on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 9:00 AM until time for services with a rosary being recited at 12:00 PM.

February 27, 1948 ~ February 10, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael Frederick, 69, of Erath who died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital.
Pastor David Delino will officiate the services.
Michael will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Michael was a truck driver for the last 54 years having been employed at Fluid Crane for the last 16 years.
Mike was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Known as Poppy by his grandchildren, he will be missed. Mike always enjoyed his afternoons with his grandchildren in his lap. He was a hardworking man with a heart of gold wanting to do what he could for his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. He enjoyed bingo, the casino and good cajun food along with his Sunday rides with the love of his life, Lilly. Mike was a comical man. He loved laughter and his favorite saying was “Come on back now”. May you rest in peace Mike. We love you and already miss you
Michael is survived by his wife, Lilly Faulk Frederick; his sons, Clint Frederick, Derrik Frederick, Michael Frederick, Jr., and Heath Carpenter; stepchildren, Kenneth Faulk, Clint Faulk, Julie Faulk, Edie Faulk Morgan, Tara Faulk and James Faulk; twenty-seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Vergie Peltier and Ruth Conner; and brothers, Harris Frederick, Raymond Frederick, Ronnie Frederick, Donald Frederick and Earl Frederick.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris Frederick and the Dorothy Becker Frederick; and a sister, Doretha Hebert.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 10:00 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.

Miss Megan Michelle LeBlanc of Erath, LA and Mr. Anthony Joseph Bercier of Lake Charles, LA were joined in holy matrimony on February 9, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Erath.
The 6:30 p.m. nuptials were officiated by Father Andre Metrejean
Parents of the bride are Al and Jennifer Mendoza and Randall LeBlanc, all from Erath. Her grandparents are Anna Belle LeBlanc; the late Leo LeBlanc of Erath and Rolena LeBlanc and the late Kenneth “Keno” LeBlanc of Erath and Allen and Anna Lee Mendoza of Delcambre, LA.
The groom is the son of Dr, and Mrs, John “Ted” Bercier of Lake Charles, LA. His grandparents are Miriam Corbello and the late Charles Corbello of Lake Charles and the late Pat and Frederick Bercier of Lake Charles.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Bridget Touchet, soloist; Jude Gaspard, pianist and Lauren Baker, violinist.

Musical selections were for parent’s processional - “The Prayer”; wedding party processional - “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”; bride’s processional - “Canon in D”; responsorial psalm - “The Lord is Kind and Merciful”; offertory hymn -“When Love is Found” and “How Beautiful”; presentation of roses - “Ave Maria” and recessional - “Allegro Maestoso”
Readings were given by Jackie Bernard and Debbie Frederick, aunts of the bride. Gift bearers were Ross and Mariet Bernard, cousins of the bride. Program attendants were Ella and Julia Bradley, cousins of the bride.
The bride was escorted by her father, Randall LeBlanc, and stepfather, Al Mendoza. She wore a beautiful trumpet silhouette gown adorned with vintage-inspired ivory lace appliqued on English net over a champagne satin underlay. The crystal beaded straps edged the portrait neckline and low scooped back, and highlighted the fitted English net sleeves, which were trimmed with scalloped lace and matching lace medallions. The waist was accented by a beautiful belt of Swarovski crystals while the skirt flared to a scalloped hem and chapel-length train, embellished with alternating covered and crystal buttons trailing down the center back to the hem of the sweeping train. Completing her ensemble, the bride wore a finger-tip veil with crystal and pearl beaded edging and a Swarovski crystal hair comb.
Her bouquet consisted of ivory ranunculus, assorted roses, peonies, and hydrangeas, and was complimented with Dusty Miller, lamb’s ear, gold ribbon, and gold berries.
Included in her bouquet was the bride’s “something borrowed”, the bride’s mother’s mother of pearl rosary and her grandfather’s rose chaplet. Her “something old” was her great-grandmother’s handkerchief and she wore a pair of opal earring which belonged to her grandmother. Her “something blue” was her garter, which was handmade of lace and satin from her mother’s wedding gown.
The mother of the bride was escorted by her son, Eric LeBlanc.
Complementing her daughter’s vintage-inspired gown, the bride’s mother wore a two-toned sheath gown of navy Jacqueline beaded lace over a latte satin underlay. The v-neck gown featured cap sleeves and a triangle opened back. Her wrist corsage was embellished with an antique brooch of navy crystals and was accented with cream chiffon ribbon and navy and cream feathers.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her son, Anthony Bercier
For her son’s wedding, the groom’s mother wore a Persian blue chiffon gown. The bodice was beautifully embellished with fine ribbon work, floral lace appliques, and beading. It featured a delicately scooped neckline, high scoop back, and illusion short sleeves. Tiered beading accentuated the natural waistline above the long flowing a-line skirt and open front overlay. Her wrist corsage included an antique blue brooch accented with cream chiffon ribbon and blue and cream feathers.
The maid of honor was Caryn Meschwitz, friend of the bride. Matron of honor was Bliss LeBlanc, sister-in-law of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Bercier, sister of the groom; Sara Bercier, sister of the groom; Kathryn Istre, sister of the groom; Anne-Catherine LeBlanc, cousin of the bride; Jeanne LeBlanc, cousin of the bride and Marcie Michalko, friend of the bride.
Each attendant wore a black, floor-length chiffon gown of her own style choice. They each carried bouquets of ivory ranunculus, roses, peonies, hydrangeas, and greenery accented with gold ribbon and gold berries.
Flower girls were Sophie Istre, godchild of the groom, and Millie Jane LeBlanc, godchild of the bride. They wore ankle-length heirloom gowns and each carried an ivory rose kissing ball accented with gold sprigs, berries, and greenery.
Best men were Caleb Billadeaux and Jace Foret, both friends of the groom. Groomsmen included Christopher Bercier, brother of the groom; David Bercier, brother of the groom; Seth Chapman, friend of the groom; Charles Harlow, friend of the groom; Eric LeBlanc, brother of the bride and Britt Savoie, friend of the groom.
Ring Bearers were Luke Bernard, cousin of the bride and Leo Bernard, cousin of the bride and Levi Istre, nephew of the groom.
Ushers were Holden Marceaux, friend of the groom; Blake Lamendola, friend of the groom and Garrett Istre, brother-in-law of the groom.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at La Louisiane Banquet Hall, New Iberia, LA. The hall was decorated in a gold and ivory theme. Tablescapes were created with gold sequin tabletoppers, gold mercury glass candlesticks, clear glass candlesticks, and ivory hydrangea, while the dance floor was highlighted with a dramatic draping of ivory satin.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Disney World, Orlando, Florida, the couple will reside in Lake Charles, LA.
A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom on the evening preceding the wedding.
The private event was held in Café Jefferson at Rip Van Winkle Gardens.

Miss McKenzie Katherine Marceaux and Mr. Jonathan Patrick Newman, both of Carlyss, were joined in holy matrimony during an evening ceremony held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Father Matthew Cormier officiated the 6 p.m. evening ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Jubal and Alison Marceaux of Lake Charles. Her grandparents are Delores Broussard of Meaux; and the late Kenneth Broussard; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Odilon “Junior” Marceaux, Jr. McKenzie works for the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office in Lake Charles where she has been an employee for six and half years.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Domingue of Carlyss, and the late Johnny Newman. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Broussard of Carlyss; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles “Raleigh” Newman of Lake Charles. Jonathan is an Instrumentation Technician employed by Cheniere Energy-Sabine Pass LNG in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana.
The ceremony readers were Denise Broussard, aunt of the bride; and Lilah Broussard, aunt of the bride.
Serving as ushers were Kane Marceaux, uncle of the bride; Christopher Blackburn and Brayden Laird, dear family friends of the bride and groom.
The mother of the bride was escorted by her brother in-law, Kane Marceaux.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her husband, Allen Domingue.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a stunning ivory and gold lace, beaded wedding gown. She also wore a gold fingertip length, Mantilla lace veil. The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of magnolia flowers and leaves wrapped in gold ribbon and a keepsake rosary from her dear husband as a wedding gift.
Lindsay-Claire Marceaux, sister of the bride, stood by the bride’s side and served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Lacey Blackburn, matron of honor; Chelsea Mancuso, maid of honor; Shelby Devillier, friend of the bride; Kalli Dubois, friend of the bride; Gracie Eisen, friend of the bride; Faith Benton, friend of the bride and Rynn Marceaux, sister of the bride. Flower girl was Addysen Blackburn, daughter of the matron of honor. Each attendant wore matching floor length, light gold, sequin, dresses and carried a similar bouquet of the bride.
Brent Newman, brother of the groom, stood beside the groom as best man. Groomsmen included Justin Bolton, Jonathan Harless, Cody Busby, Christopher Eisen, Christopher Benton and Christopher Bercier, all friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Owen Laird, son of the matron of honor. Each attendant wore a navy blue tux with light gold vests and ties. A magnolia leaf boutonniere was also worn.
Following the ceremony, a reception celebrating the newly married couple was held at the Historic Cash and Carry Building in Lake Charles, LA. The venue was beautifully decorated with soft lighting and a Louisiana theme that included magnolias, gold painted oyster shells, greenery, moss, and many other staple Louisiana items. The menu was also inspired by the couple’s love for their Cajun Louisiana culture catered by Celebrations Cakes and Catering of Dequincy, LA.
The timeless bridal, wedding ceremony, and celebration pictures and video were captured by Emily & Daniel Photography and Videography.
The beautiful four-tiered ivory and gold wedding cake included more local Louisiana flavors including banana cake with banana foster filling, butterscotch rum cake with praline filling, and yellow cake with fig preserves filling.
The groom’s cake looked just like a Louisiana swamp with a handmade alligator perched on the top layer along with cattails and marsh grass. The cake was made of yellow cake and chocolate filling.
An evening rehearsal dinner honoring the couple was hosted by the groom’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles “Raleigh” Newman at Pat’s of Henderson in Lake Charles, LA on Thursday, January 18, 2018.
The happy couple will reside at their home in Carlyss, LA along with their sweet puppy, “Roux Newman”.