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Ronald Dale Guidry, affectionately known as "Dale," passed away on August 25th, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on December 3, 1943, in Kaplan, Louisiana, Dale was a proud and devoted member of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country with honor.
A man of deep faith, Dale lived a holy life through his commitment to the Catholic Church. His dedication extended to his active participation in the ” Third Order” Lay Carmelites, where he found spiritual fulfillment and community. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata, La.
Dale was a true Cajun at heart, with a love for zydeco music and dancing that brought joy to all who knew him. Dale was loved by all that met him and made friends instantly wherever he went.
In his early years, Dale worked as a machinist, a craft he took great pride in. However, it was in his later years that he truly found his calling, dedicating himself entirely to his Catholic faith and the service of God.
Dale was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Paul Otis and Majorie Mary “Margie” Guidry, and his dear son, Job Guidry. Brothers and sisters are Judy Gary, Danny Guidry, Katie Guidry, and Malcolm “Buddy” Guidry. He leaves behind a legacy of love and faith in his five children: Chris Guidry, Marty Guidry, Zeke Guidry, and Elizabeth Therese "Tia" Guidry. Dale was grandfather to his seven grandchildren: Christian, Katie, Mason, Myles, Alex, Braden, and Braxen.
Dale will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his love of family, and his joy for life. His spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on September 14 at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata, La.

Home-going services will be held for Helen Thibeaux Perry, 97, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Abbeville. 
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of service. 
Rev. Irving J. Simpson will officiate the services. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery, located at 410 Old Kaplan Highway in Abbeville.
Helen, or “NanNan,” as she was affectionately called by many, was born on February 15, 1927, to Ernest Thibeaux and Syrilla Joiner Thibeaux. 
She was the oldest girl of nine children. She often told stories of the wonderful times she had with her siblings.
Helen loved life, and she loved people.
She was a faithful member of the Macedonia Baptist  Church, where she served on the Mission Board and singing in the church choir. 
She married Morris Perry of Abbeville and became a dedicated wife and mother of five children. 
She instilled in those children a love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and taught them how to love unconditionally. She was also a second mother to all her children’s children.
Mrs. Perry attended the Abbeville Training School. She worked as a cafeteria technician for the Vermilion Parish School System for 23 years and retired in 1986.
She is survived by and will be sorely missed by her children, Ella Henderson (Wendell), Clara Perry, Kenneth “Keno” Perry,  Julie Andrus (Patrick), Byron Perry (Meredith); her brother, Claude Thibdeaux (Linda); and her grandchildren, Shannon Campbell, Derrick Perry, Helene Williams, Brandon Andrus,  Jerrick Andrus, Dion Perry, Brooke Perry, Kennedi Perry, and her foster grandchild, Doreen Mouton; her 11 great-grandchildren; and her nieces, nephews and other dear relatives for friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Morris Perry; her parents, Ernest and Syrilla Joiner Thibeaux; a grandson, Michael Davis Jr.; her brothers, Herman, Alfred and Ezekiel Thibeaux; and her sisters, Hilda Shelvin, Wilma Green, Clementine Thibdeaux and Betty Grogan.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc., 218 North Saint Valerie Street, Abbeville, 70510 (phone number

January 19, 1954 ~ September 1, 2024

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Bonnie Picard Bergeron, 70, who passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Camelot of Broussard. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Jason Bergeron, Damon Bergeron, Peyton Methvin, Ian Methvin, Ayden Beraud and Barrett Beraud. Honorary pallbearers will be Evan Beraud, Robert D. LeGros and David Nash. The readings for the Mass will done by her godchildren Rani LeGros Lege and Courtney Nash Forney.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. until the procession departs at 12:45 p.m.
With a rosary being prayed at 12 p.m.
Bonnie was born on January 19, 1954 in Abbeville, LA to Shelton and Audrey Richard Picard. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Vermilion Parish and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Bonnie met the love of her life in middle school and from that moment, they never wanted to be without the other. Her job as a homemaker was one she didn’t take lightly. She was a very talented seamstress and was always involved in some creative project including cake decorating, rosary making, sewing and baking. Her faith was very important to her and called her to serve many years as a religion teacher to our youth.
She is survived by her daughters, Mandi Bergeron Methvin; and her husband Ian, of Maurice; Christi Bergeron Beraud and her husband Barrett of Maurice; and her son John Karl Bergeron; of New Orleans. Grandchildren; Taylor and Peyton Methvin, Ayden and Evan Beraud, and Gracie and Sophie Bergeron. Two sisters Yvonne Picard Broussard and her husband Ben Broussard and Phyllis Picard LeGros and her husband Robert LeGros.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years John Clay Bergeron, her parents, Shelton and Audrey Richard Picard and her infant sister Sharon Picard.
Bonnie’s family would like to thank her amazing caregivers, Connie Johnson, Charlene Corbello and Cindy Monceaux, as well as Hospice of Acadiana and the staff at Camelot of Broussard. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her friend, Jackie Hebert who continued to visit and support her during her decline and also to her son-in-law Ian Methvin for his years of dedicated service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vincent Funeral Home 209 S. Saint Charles St. Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-4661.