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Mon, 05/01/2017 - 9:29am

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

Sat, 04/29/2017 - 4:18pm

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

Sat, 04/29/2017 - 4:17pm

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

Sat, 04/29/2017 - 4:14pm

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

Sat, 04/29/2017 - 3:21pm

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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Winnis Romero Delahoussaye

Fri, 04/28/2017 - 9:36am

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Winnis Romero Delahoussaye, 88, will be 10:00AM Saturday April 29, 2017 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Andre Metrejean officiating. Entombment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Visitation will in David Funeral Home of Erath Friday April 28, 2017 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume Saturday from 8:00AM until service time.
Winnis, a life resident of Erath passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017 in her residence.
She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She sat with the elderly as a caregiver for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Pauline Sandy Delahoussaye Irwin and husband Peter; 9 grandchildren, Courtney, Catina, Andrea, Adrian, Sasha, Joshua, Trisha, Jacob, and Matthew; 12 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Elias Delahoussaye; her parents Lucien and Pauline Dore Romero; her daughter Lona Faye Bourque; a grandchild Michael Irwin; 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements. 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533 (337) 937-0405.

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Ivy Landry has served as principal at Abbeville High School since 2011.
photo from AHS website

In his own words: Landry announces that he is stepping down as Abbeville High Principal

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 8:22am

Ivy Landry has served as principal at Abbeville High School since 2011. He said he has made the tough decision ...

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After decades of teaching the subject in the classroom, math is still an important part of Joyce Broussard Gauthier’s life.

Gauthier enjoys math, career

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 8:18am

Seven seems to be an important number for Joyce Broussard Gauthier in 2017. Let’s do the math. 7 children. 17 grandchildren. 7 great-grandchildren. Plus, she ...

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John Lynn Louviere

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 4:05pm

January 31, 1947 ~ April 24, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Lynn Louviere, 70, who died Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. His wishes were to be cremated and buried at a later date. Pallbearers will be Beau Louviere, Rene Louviere, Steven Louviere, Sheldon DeHart, Matthew DeHart and Kimble Dupuy. Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Louviere, Derek Roy, Claude Alfred Louviere, Jr., Anthony Wayne “Pete” Louviere, Russell DeHart, Jesse “Butch” DeHart, Larry Dupuy, Troy Louviere, Wayne Sagrera and Jim Fuselier. Lectors will be Judy DeHart and Nikki Mouisett. Gift bearers will be Lauren Louviere and Chance Boudreaux, and Charlotte Vizena Colomb and Johnny Luquette, vocalists, will sing for the services, “Ava Maria”, “How Great Thou Art”, “Amazing Grace” and “Lord’s Prayer”. Eulogy will be delivered by Wayne Sagrera.
John is the son of the late Claude Alfred Louviere, Sr. and the former Bernice Fontenot. John was proud of the fact that he was a twin and that his grandchildren are twins.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Navy who served four years during the Vietnam War. He was a licensed funeral director for over 46 years. John retired from Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville with over 26 years of service. A member and past president of the Southwest Louisiana Funeral Directors, member of Louisiana Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. He was also a member of Kiwanis Club where he served as president and three terms as treasurer.
John is survived by his wife, Marlene DeHart Louviere; son, Michael Shane and his wife, Jill Olivier Louviere; daughter, Dawn Marie Louviere and her husband, Derek Roy; twin grandchildren, Beau John Louviere and Lauren Alix Louviere; brothers, Claude Alfred “Al”, Jr. and his wife, Cathy Guedry Louviere, and twin brother, Anthony Wayne “Pete” Louviere and his wife, Linda Savoy; sister-in-law, Camille Trappey Louviere; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Claude Alfred Louviere, Sr. and the former Bernice Fontenot; brothers, Ronald J. Louviere and Charles J. Louviere; and nephews, James Joseph Louviere, Christopher Brian Louviere and John Thomas Louviere.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 2:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at noon.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Abbeville United Methodist Church, Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
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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