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Top Row: Trainer Corey Frith, Principal Tommy Byler, Kamryn Jones, Miah Broussard, Jodi Broussard, Ainsley Constantine, Gabby Dupre, Brittany Primeaux, Shanie Stelly, Katelyn Blanchard and head coach Joy LeBlanc. Middle Row, Kylie Lanclos, Alana Duhon, Shelby Breaux, Claire Hebert, Holly Necaise, Asst. Coach Brooke Dupuy. Bottom Row: Demi Boudreaux, Sydney Guidry, Kaylee Lopez, Hannah Menard, Kiley Naomi, Amie Vincent, Kylie Lemaire, Taylor Primeaux and Sydney Mouton. And Assistant coach Prophet Gaspard Ardeneaux is not pictured.

North Vermilion's Never Quit Attitude leads to state title

The North Vermilion Lady Patriots won the Class 3A softball state title by having the attitude, “It is never ...

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Dorothy Bertrand Vincent

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Mrs. Dorothy Bertrand Vincent, 86, who passed away on April 30, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Reverend Gil Dutel will be Celebrant of the Mass with Reverend Joel Faulk to Con-Celebrate with musical accompaniment by Jodi Bollich. Reading from scripture will be Lynn Hebert Williams and Holly Harris. Giftbearers will be Flo Hebert and Carolyn Bertrand.
Burial will take place in Fountain Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Mrs. Dorothy, a resident of Lafayette, was the daughter of the late Andrew and Viola Bertrand. Mrs. Dorothy was a devout Catholic and a member of the Ladies Alter Society at St. Edmund's Catholic Church. She enjoyed the art of quilting, creating batik art, playing cards and going to lunch with her friends. Her family was the most important aspect of her life. Whether cooking for her family or playing with her grandchildren, she loved the time spent with her family. Mrs. Dorothy found great pride in handing down lessons and family treasures of the past.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Campisi, Dominic Campisi, Brandon Vincent, and Brittany Vincent; five great grandchildren, Lane Kasperski, Alexander LeBlanc, Hunter Pool-Campisi, Hayes Patrick Campisi, Jacob Vincent and Lauren Vincent; and one sister, Janet Bertrand Broussard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duffy John Vincent; children, Sharon Vincent Campisi and Keith Wayne Vincent; and one brother, Melvin Bertrand.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home-Bertrand on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 9:00am until time of service. A Rosary will be recited at 2:00pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Manuel Broussard, Lane Kasperski, Alexander LeBlanc, Blake Hebert, Wes Bertrand and Glynn Broussard.
The family would like to thank LGMC 6th and 8th floor medical staff, the caregivers and staff of Senior Helpers of Lafayette and Hospice of Acadiana for all of their care and compassion.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Vincent family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Vermilion Sheriff’s deputies working to identify man seen with weapon in wooded area near Maurice/Milton

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, shortly after 7 a.m. Monday morning. A call was received in reference to a suspicious male subject with a long gun in the area of Kirk Road and Morton Road in the Maurice/Milton area.
Upon arrival, deputies were able to establish visual contact and communication for a brief period of time with the subject but could not obtain a positive identification before the subject entered a wooded area. At this time, the sheriff's office does not believe that this person has committed any felony crime but he may be trespassing on private properties.
Sheriff Couvillon says that law enforcements main objective at this point is simply to identify this person. Deputies are still in the area attempting to locate this person and identify him.
Sheriff Couvillon is asking the residents and motorists in the area of Kirk Road to please notify the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office if they see a white male, approximately 6 foot tall wearing a dark colored shirt and blue jeans walking along side the roadway. This person may or may not be carrying a rifle or shotgun.
Deputies with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's office, Louisiana State Police, Maurice Police Dept, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office are currently on scene and updates will be made available once more information is obtained.

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The Choates on their wedding day.

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The Choates today.

Choates celebrate 60 years of marriage

On April 23, 2017, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Choate celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering.
It was on April 23, 1957 that Jimmie Choate married the former Gloria Gene Guidry at Saint Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island.

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Lillian Bernad Leblanc

Lillian Bernard Leblanc celebrates 100th birthday

Lillian Bernard Leblanc celebrated her 100th birthday, Sunday, April 9, 2017 at St. Theresa’s Community Hall in Abbeville, La.
While Kenneth Benoit and the Gravel Road Band played Cajun music, her family and friends reunited, danced and enjoyed food prepared by Chef Bobby and Dot Catering.
Lillian was born in Esther, Louisiana, April, 8, 1917 to Adolpha and Olive (Broussard) Bernard, at the home of her grandparents, Numa Irene Bernard. Her maternal grandparents were Pierre and Evelia Bourque. She had two sisters and four brothers. She attended school in Mouton Cove until the seventh grade, when her father’s failing health meant she was needed at home to work the farm, and her education was cut short.
At the young age of 16, Lillian married Wilton Perry and had two children, Verna Perry Landry and Elwood ‘Bubby’ Perry. Lillian has been blessed with seven grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was married to Aristile Leblanc of Abbeville, La. for 15 years prior to his death in 1985. She is the matriarch of five generations and when asked what is most important in life, she never hesitates to say family and friends.
Lillian attributes gardening, Cajun music, dancing, and cornbread as the secret to a long and happy life. She had a wonderful day at her birthday party surrounded by loved ones, and even danced twice. She wants to express her great gratitude and appreciation to the church, the band, but most of all, to her family and friends who made this much anticipated day such a joyful and exciting occasion.

Birth announcements

Auri Jhy’nae Narcisse
A daughter, Auri Jhy’Nae Narcisse, was born Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Abbeville General to Ar’Nisha Paul’Nae Narcisse of Abbeville.

Tai’Leah
Taviawn Green
A daughter, Tai’Leah Taviawn Green, was born April 26, 2017, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Earl Green of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Tayla Cydney Johnson.

Harper Grace Rivera
A daughter, Harper Grace Rivera, was born April 19, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Darius Rivera of Maurice.
The mother is the former Leah Champagne.

Luca Thomas Gerard
A son, Luca Thomas Gerard, was born April 18, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gerard of Crowley.
The mother is the former Patricia Healy.

Dennis James Stevens, Jr.
A son, Dennis James Steven, Jr. was born on April 17, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Martha Collins and Dennis Stevens of Abbeville.

Rex Jude Campbell
A son, Rex Jude Campbell, was born April 10, 2107, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Campbell of Erath.
The mother is the former Shaundi Hebert.

Trinity Ja’Nee Joiner
A daughter, Trinity Ja’Nee Joiner, was born April 14, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Rachonda Vallier and Brent Joiner of Abbeville.

Abel James Espeut
A son, Abel James Espeut, was born April 13, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Espeut of Maurice.
The mother is the former Morgan Landry.

John Ray
Jimenez, Jr.
A son, John Ray Jimenez, Jr., was born on April 12, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Celia Footer and John Jimenez of New Iberia.

Sully Kate
Comeaux
A daughter, Sully Kate Comeaux, was born April 10, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Comeaux of Delcambre.
The mother is the former Heidi Langlinais.

Haven Joi Levine
A daughter, Haven Joi Levine, was born April 20, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Vanchelle Perry and Dameon Levine of Abbeville.

Briggs Thomas Fourroux
A son, Briggs Thomas Forroux, was born April 7, 2017, to Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Forroux of Erath.
The mother is the former Megan Dronet.

Kole Joseph
Allen
A son, Kole Joseph Allen, was born on April 6, 2017, at Woman’s to Kelli Leblanc and Joseph Allen, Jr. of Maurice.

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Laura Mae B. Reaux

November 13, 1928
- April 27, 2017

LEROY — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura Mae B. Reaux, 88, who died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services.
She is survived by her three sons, Randy James Reaux and his wife, Yvonne of Scott, Samuel Kent Reaux and his wife, Christine of Rayne, and Joseph Ted Reaux and his wife, Christina of Indian Bayou; one daughter, Vicki Marie Reaux of Leroy; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Griffin Paul Reaux; one son, Blaine Paul Reaux, Sr.; and one grandson, Blaine Paul Reaux, Jr.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 8:00 AM until services.

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Margaret H. Lalande

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Margaret H. Lalande, 64, who passed away on April 27, 2017 at her residence.
Reverend O. Joseph Breaux, Pastor, will be Celebrant of the Mass.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Mausoleum.
Maggie, a resident of Maurice, retired from Abbeville General Hospital as a Med Tech with over 40 years of service. She was the daughter of the late Marc Harrington, II and the former Gloria Ledet.
She is survived by husband, David Lalande; four step children, Courtney Lalande and wife, Melissa, Ashley Kiebach and husband, Bo, Heather Lalande and James Daigle and wife, Brittnie; six grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Harrington, Mary Alice Miestchovich, Ruthy Charpentier and her brother, Brother Brian “Larry” Harrington, O.S.B.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Marc Harrington, III.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Maurice on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 9:00AM until 2:45PM.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Lalande family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Pressley Francis Viator

March 13, 1930 ~ April 27, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Pressley Francis Viator, 87, who died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jake Scott, Bradley Guidry Chuck Anselmo, III, Yusef Scipio, Brent Viator and Clint Sonnier. Honorary pallbearers will be Pressley Scott and C.J. Bertrand.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maudry Guidry Viator; son, Dr. Mickey Viator and his wife, Sheila of Maurice; daughter, Dr. Penny Viator and her wife, Nanette DeMonteverde of Plymouth, MA; two grandchildren, Leah Viator Scott and her husband, Jake, and Andrea Viator; three great grandchildren, Pressley Scott, Aubrey Scott and Hailey Scott; step sons, Bradley Guidry and Brett Guidry; and brother, Lennis Viator of Beaumont, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse Luce Viator and the former Marie Simon; and eleven siblings.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Monday, May 1, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM 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.

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The Lady Eagles celebrate the win.

VC Lady Eagles reach finals

The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles advanced to the Division 4 finals after scoring one run in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat central catholic 10-9.
With the score tied 9-9, Sadie Boudreaux led off the seventh with a stand up triple to right field. Kelli Frith reached first on no throw that put runners on the corner.
Cady Roberts, who had two hits already, roped a liner over third base that scored Boudreaux and gave VC the win.
Boudreaux went 3-3 at the plate. Ainsley MAllet was 2-2 with a double, home run and three runs scored.
VC will Play at 5 in the finals.

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