February 26, 1930 ~ February 16, 2017
Memorial services will be held at a later date for John F. Montagne, 86, of Abbeville, who died Thursday February 16, 2017 at East Ridge Assisted Living.
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.
ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Barbara Jane DeCoux, 65, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Melancon officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 beginning at 4:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM and will remain open all night until the time of the services.
A native and lifelong resident of Erath, Ms. Barbara died at 6:20PM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her residence. She was known for her enjoyment of going to the casino.
She is survived by a sister, Betty A. Decoux and her companion Amanda Melancon who Barbara loved as a sister of Erath; two nieces, Raquel Bourque, Michelle Romero; five nephews, Jake Romero, Trey Fredrick, Kevin Bourque, Jr., Jacques Bourque, and Cy Fredrick; two nieces, Taylor Bourque and Sara Bourque; and a great great nephew Abel Bares.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie J. DeCoux, Sr. and Betty Jean Romero DeCoux; four brothers, Curley DeCoux, Ollie J. Decoux, Jr., Gayle DeCoux, and David Lee Decoux; and two sisters, Shirley DeCoux and Virgina DeCoux.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jake Romero, Richard, Romero, Trey Fredrick, Perry Crochet, Jerry Trosclair, and Abbey Trosclair.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Acadiana Hospice and Palliative Care for their care and compassion during Ms. Barbara’s Illness.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.
June 20, 1944 ~ February 11, 2017
ABBEVILLE — Danny Baudoin, 72 years, who died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home in Leroy, LA.
He leaves to cherish his memory to his son, Jeff Baudoin of Minnesota and his daughter, Dannielle Hall of Delaware; mother, Mabel Broussard Baudoin of Leroy; sister, Audrey Lampis of San Antonio; two nieces, Kim Webb of Abbeville and Kelly Pontiff of Lafayette; nephew, Cody Baudoin of Lake Tahoe, CA; and four grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mayo Baudoin; and brother, Jimmy Baudoin.
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.
ERATH — Services are pending for Mrs. Ledie Brasseaux Goutierrez, 91, who passed away at 2:40PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center.
David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 East Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.
LAFAYETTE – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that a St. Landry woman was sentenced Monday to 57 months in prison for stealing more than $116,000 from an Opelousas-based medical imaging business.
Misty Johnson, 40, of St. Landry, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter on one count each of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and theft of mail. She was also ordered to pay $258,128.78 restitution. According to the July 12, 2016 guilty plea, Johnson worked as an office manager for an Opelousas medical imaging services business from January 2009 to July 2014. She was responsible for day-to-day financial operations including billing, payroll and managing accounts payable and receivable.
Her responsibilities included access to the company’s financial information and mail. She also had signatory authority on business accounts and was provided a company credit card for making purchases. In order to further the scheme, she would write checks to herself or to cash, issue herself additional paychecks and make unauthorized purchases on the company credit card. She would then alter the company’s account records to look as though she was properly paying the company’s bills. Johnson also stole company mail including past-due bills and brought them to her home. Johnson’s theft totaled $258,128.78.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Dominic Rossetti and John Luke Walker prosecuted the case.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged commercial fish selling violations in Calcasieu Parish on Jan. 25.
Agents cited Kenny J. Menard, 45, of Rayne, and Jessie L. Dupuis Jr., 43, of Lafayette, for theft by fraudulent sales, selling shrimp without a retail seafood license and failing to maintain records.
Agents responded to a tip from two Hayes residents complaining about being shorted on shrimp they bought from two door to door shrimp salesmen on Jan. 25, 2017.
During the investigation, agents determined the two Hayes men were shorted about half of their agreed purchase amount of shrimp. Agents were able to identify the sellers of the shrimp and found that the men were not licensed to sell shrimp.
On Feb. 8, agents secured arrest warrants for the two men. Menard was arrested on Feb. 9 in Acadia Parish and is awaiting transport to Calcasieu Parish. Dupuis Jr. turned himself in to Calcasieu Parish authorities on Feb. 13.
Theft by fraudulent sales carries up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. Failing to maintain records and selling shrimp without a retail seafood license each brings a $250 to $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
LDWF agents participating in the case are Sgts. Justin Sonnier and David Sanford.
LAFAYETTE – Season ticket sales for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball program have once again set new records in both total tickets sold and revenue generated.
For the third consecutive season a new record in quantity of tickets was reached as 1,014 were sold prior to the season-opening weekend, eclipsing the previous record of 1,006 reached in 2016. This is the second straight season of 1,000-plus tickets sold.
And, for the second consecutive season those ticket sales have generated more than $100,000 in ticket revenue. 2017 season ticket sales have resulted in a new record in excess of $115,000.
“The best thing about coaching here is representing the greatest fans whose love and support has been overwhelming throughout all these years,” Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball head coach Michael Lotief said. “This program is built on the love and the selfless giving and the contributions of so many good people who allow our student-athletes to chase their dreams.
“When we break a huddle and say ‘Us’,” Lotief added. “It is to remind everyone that our fans, and this community, are the true driving force and inspiration behind what we are able to build and achieve together.”
The Ragin’ Cajuns fan base was recently recognized as the best in the country as Lamson Park was voted No. 1 in college softball by a nation-wide poll conducted on FloSoftball.com.
Since the reconfiguration of Lamson Park – beginning with the 2012 season – Louisiana has ranked Top 20 nationally in attendance each of the past five seasons (2012-16). The Ragin’ Cajuns came in at the No. 7 spot in 2016 with a school-record average of 1,736 fans in attendance, which marked a finish in the Top 10 of the NCAA attendance rankings for the third straight season.
There are still season tickets available for purchase. Season ticket packages, starting at $121, remain on sale and can be purchased in person at the Cajundome Box Office, on RaginCajuns.com using Account Manager or by phone at (337) 265-2357.
For more information on Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball, as well as all of Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics, visit RaginCajuns.com.
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