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Agnes Motty

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 5:15pm

ABBEVILLE — Agnes Motty, 62 beloved sister and aunt died at Abbeville General Hospital on Tuesday May 9th, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 18th, 2017, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, in Abbeville. Interment will follow in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at David Funeral Home 2600 Charity Street, in Abbeville. Visitation will continue from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM. A rosary will be prayed May 18th 9:30AM at David’s Funeral Home.
Agnes was a lifelong resident of Abbeville, graduating from Abbeville High School in 1973 and attended USL for 12 semesters. She completed Aetna Insurance course; she also worked at McDonalds in Abbeville.
Agnes/Nannan/Aunt Agnes enjoyed crafts,  sewing and spending time with family. She seldom complained about anything and always had a positive attitude. If a date or name was needed by a family member we could always count on her for the correct information. Her greatest joy came from times with her god-child, nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all and her memory will live on through the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.
Survivors include her 8 sisters/brothers and respective spouses,
Elina Motty Long, Jeanerette, LA; Rebecca Motty Allain, wife of Raymond E. Allain, Sr., of Jeanerette, LA; James C. Motty of Pasadena, CA; Katherine Motty Camin of Cleveland, OH; Lawrence “Mouse” Motty former husband of Carlette LeBlanc Motty, of Abbeville, LA; Elizabeth Motty LeGros wife of Frank W. LeGros, Jr., of Katy, TX; Louis Motty of Abbeville, LA; Henry Motty, husband of  Brenda D. Motty of Katy, TX.
 She is further survived by 24 nieces and nephews:
Katherine Long Porter, New York, NY; Major James Stillman Long, II, USAF, Tampa Florida ; Raymond E. Allain, Jr., husband of Ashley Duhe’, Naples, FL; Virginia Allain Traylor, wife of Robert Edmund Traylor Lompoc CA; Jennifer Allain Bakale wife of Robert Eugene Bakale of Meyersville, MD; Robin LeGros Thompson, wife of John B. Thompson IV, Haslet, TX; Courtney Elizabeth LeGros Cooper, Katy TX wife of Michael W. Cooper; Felicity Motty Hardin, wife of David C. Hardin, Erath, LA; Carissa Motty Harrison wife of Bradley J. Harrison of Erath LA; Saul J. Motty husband of Melanie Nicks Motty Montgomery TX; Adrienne Ruth Motty Melancon, wife of Adam J. Melancon, Abbeville, LA; Henry B. Motty, husband of Stephanie Murray Motty of Madisonville, LA; Blaire Frances Motty Smith, wife of Dustin C. Smith, Dallas, TX.
 She is further survived by 25 Great nieces and nephews:
Robert Martin Palmer, Jr., husband of Leslie Campbell Palmer of Austin, TX; Lauren Catherine Allain and Emily Ruth Allain of Naples FL; Madeline Allain de La Concha of Lompoc, CA; Liam Robert Bakale, Colin Luke Bakale, Collette Monique Bakale of Meyersville, MD.; Madison Elizabeth LeGros, Lanie Kate Thompson Haslet, TX; Zoe Cecilia Cooper, Hudson Michael Cooper of Katy TX; Hannah Michelle Hardin, Chloe Madison Hardin, Isabelle Nichol Hardin, Heather Connie Hardin, Nathan David Hardin of Erath, LA; Gabriel Joseph Tyler Harrison, Kira Elaine Harrison, Kayden Marie Harrison of Erath, LA; Emily Rene Goins, Kaylie Marie Goins of Montgomery TX; Mason Henry Melancon, Adelyn Ruth Melancon, Madeline Kate Melancon of Abbeville, LA; 
 She was predeceased by her mother Ruth Ann Miller Motty, her father Robert C. Motty, Sister Rose Motty and niece Monique Allain Palmer Meyer.
 Pallbearers named are James C. Motty, Lawrence F. Motty, Louis Motty, Henry Motty, Raymond E. Allain Jr., Saul J. Motty, Major James S. Long, and Henry B. Motty.
Honorary Pallbearers, Raymond E. Allain, Sr., Frank W. LeGros, Jr.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org.
David Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337)893-3777, is in charge of the arrangements.

Marion Dronet Lassalle

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 5:12pm

ERATH – A Memorial Mass will be held for Ms. Marion Dronet Lassalle, age 84 at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 17,2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Andre Metrejean officiating the service.
Interment will follow at a later date.
A native of Erath and resident of New Iberia, Ms. Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 14, 2017 at 10:18 PM. She was a loving wife to R.O. “Bobby” Lassalle for 51 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son R.O. “Boogie”Lassalle of Lafayette, son Byron Lassalle and wife Susan of New Iberia, daughter Patricia Leleux and husband Kerry of New Iberia, daughter Iris Sherman and husband Craig of New Iberia, son Phillip Lassalle and wife Linda of New Iberia; Grandchildren Amy Lassalle Derise, Ben Lassalle, Lynea Buteaux, Kyle Leleux, Emilie Wilkerson, Robert Sherman, Alex Lassalle, great-grandchildren Thomas and Emma Derise, Railey, Gabe, Beauen,and Kellen Buteaux, Ahna, Ty, Gracee, and Brock Wilkerson, Kaitlyn and Craig Sherman, Hogun, Rome, and Gavin Sherman and Rhett Lassalle.
She was preceded in death by her husband R.O. “Bobby” Lasssalle, her parents Eustis and Lillian Richard Dronet, one sister Mary Alice Lancon, brothers Leewood “T-Boy” Dronet and Allen Dronet.
David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., (337)369-6336 is handling the arrangements.
You can sign our guest book and offer condolences at davidfuneralhome.org.

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Linda Landry Sherman

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 8:37am

Ms. Linda Landry Sherman passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2017 at the age of 68. She was born August 9th, 1948, in Abbeville, LA and resided in Delcambre, LA.
She enjoyed spending her time talking on the phone with her brother, attending events & activities with her family and friends, and keeping in touch with lifelong friends made while living abroad in Singapore
Linda was also an avid volunteer dedicating her time and energy towards American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Linda is survived by her daughters Faith Borel (Kevin) of Delcambre and Jennifer LeMaire (Jacque) of New Iberia; brother: Ross Landry (David) of St. Louis; grandchildren: Chelsie Burke (Ryan), Hunter Clostio (Sophia), Amber Borel (Slaydan), Logan & Kyle LeMaire, Blade Borel, and Natalia Segura; great grandchildren: Avery & Payten Burke, Joshua Breaux, Mason, Mallie, & Myla Antoine, and Kayben & Kaizlee Romero. She also leaves behind her faithful companion Taco, her beloved Chihuahua.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents Valton and Elaine (Margret) Landry of Erath, LA, and her dear friend Carol Bourgeois of Delcambre, LA.
The family would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Seth Porche & Marcy 'Darcy' Walker along with the other employees of Hospice of Acadiana.
A celebration of life will be celebrated at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in her name to:
American Cancer Society
In Memory of Linda Sherman
Wings of Hope Relay for Life Team Iberia
1604 W Pinhook Rd # 300
Lafayette, LA 70508
Share condolences and words of comfort with the family of Linda S. Sherman at www.lafuneralservices.com.
Linda S. Sherman and her family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services and Crematory of Broussard 108 Hardware Road Broussard, LA 70518.

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Velta B. Dubois

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 8:34am

April 10, 1922 ~ May 12, 2017

KAPLAN —A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Velta Broussard Dubois, 95, who died Friday, May 12, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
She is survived by her two sons, Jarvis Dubois of Kaplan and Ronald Dubois and his wife, Mona of Kaplan; one sister, Annie Mae Broussard of Kaplan; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dubois; and one daughter, Elwanda Dubois.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Monday, May 15, 2017 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church.
Arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. Condolences may be sent to the Dubois family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Ewell J. Hebert

Fri, 05/12/2017 - 9:40am

January 9, 1926 ~ May 11, 2017

COW ISLAND — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 12, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Ewell J. Hebert, 91, who died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandsons, Timothy Hebert, Corey Landry, Jacob Landry, Justin Landry, Chanse Hebert, Blake McBride, Peyton Broussard, and Collin Hebert.
Ewell leaves happy memories in the hearts of many. Most important was his devotion to wife and family. His heart was broken and his life never the same after his wife of seventy years passed away ten months ago. As a father, his simple love of God and the Catholic Church kept him praying and attending mass, and serving as an unwavering example to his family.
Ewell was a gentle and kind man who passed on the value of hard work to his children. He loved working as a rice and cattle farmer. Not wanting to completely retire after fifty years, he continued for as long as he could helping in the fields with his tractor and then tending to his cows on his gator. Throughout his life, he never forgot and enjoyed telling stories of his service in the Navy during WWII. His life-long love of Cajun music was even more evident as his strength failed, but not his singing ability.
He is survived by his two sons, Ronald Hebert and his wife, Clara of Cow Island and Steve Hebert and his wife, Lerdy of Cow Island; two daughters, Vicky and her husband, Curtis Landry of Perry and Mary Beth and her husband, Bryan McBride of Crowley; one sister, Zula Frederick of Meaux; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Zula Mae Meaux Hebert; one daughter, Judy Bernard; parents, Lionel Hebert and the former Edole Boudreaux; one brother, Iris “Pep” Hebert; one sister, Audrey Jerome; and one grandson, Dwayne Hebert.
The family would like to express special thanks to Juanita Landry, Toppie Landry, and Laura Stelly for their compassionate care, and also gratitude to Hospice of Acadiana and the staff at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. Anne Catholic Church, 17315 Lionel Road, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510, on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 9:00 AM until the services with a rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Hebert family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Wilfred Charles Allen

Fri, 05/12/2017 - 9:39am

ABBEVILLE — Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:00PM at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Abbeville for Wilfred Charles Allen.
Wilfred Charles Allen was born May 7, 1947 in Abbeville, LA to Wilton Allen and Roberta Brailey Allen. He is the oldest of three children. He was christened on July 13, 1947 at Mount Triumph Baptist by Reverend A.J. May. His Guardians were James Campbell and Victorine Broussard. He was baptized at an early age. He became a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church on September 3, 1995.
Wilfred met Irma in the early 70s and the two were married February 17, 1973 in Abbeville, LA by Rev. Henry G Woods. From this union one daughter was born, Tara LaBelle Allen.
Wilfred enjoyed family gatherings and cruising around the streets of Abbeville. He worked for Abbeville Policy Juror for many years before becoming disabled.
Brother Wilfred Allen leaves to cherish his memories: his father, Wilton Allen,  One Daughter, Tara Allen-Williams  and  her husband  Dirk of  Eastvale, CA; Three Granddaughters, Damarra Marie Williams, Dauriel Myel Williams and Danyelle Michelle Williams; One Grandson, Damion Malcolm Williams of Eastvale, CA.
One brother, Rev. John Edward Allen and his wife, Myra of Abbeville, LA; and One sister, Alice Elaine Guidry and her husband, Wilfred, Jr. of Beaumont, Texas.
Three nephews, Wilfred Paul Guidry III, Johnny Allen Guidry, Allen Broussard, eight nieces, Jenissa Allen St Julien and her husband Chris, Roberta “Auriel” Guidry, Julaine Allen Gray, his Godchild, and  her husband,  William, Janae Allen, Brenda Nolan and  her husband Ted, Linda Broussard Pillette and her husband Edward, Sr., Catherine Broussard and Lola Broussard, Ten great nephews, seven great nieces, ten Great-Great nephews, Four great-Great nieces; a  long time friend, Cynthia Montgomery, a special cousin that he considered  a sister, Jeretha Ardoin; one great aunt, Anna (Ta Dut) Washington; one aunt, Mildred Brailey, two cousins whom he thought of as aunts, Mary Belle Campbell and Marian Wright;  a host of family and friends.                                                                                                             
Brother Allen is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Landry Allen; and his mother Roberta Brailey Allen.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 11:00AM until time of service at 1:00PM at Pleasant Green Baptist Church.
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

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