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LeBeouf decides not to run for third school board term

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:57pm

States health reasons, new job as reasons why

Due to health reasons, Laura LeBeouf decided it was time to leave the Vermilion Parish School Board after serving for eight years.
LeBeouf, in a surprise move, decided not to qualify for her third and final four-year term as District C’s school board member.
Gregg Meaux qualified last week and is the only candidate for District C. He will be sworn into office in January of 2023.
LeBeouf, a former educator for 30-plus years in Vermilion Parish, explained why she did not seek a third term.
“My reason is to focus on a current health issue,” stated LeBeouf. “Also, I have taken a new job which would most likely interfere with my presentation at school functions.
“I have fought the battle for children of our parish for over 35 years. Even though my tenure does not end until December 31, 2022, I wanted to inform you that you will have a new representation and a new district.”
She is the remaining school board member from the 2015 election.
She has endured the death of three school board members: Charles Campbell, Luddy Herpin, and Christy Hebert.
LeBeouf said the decision was not easy, but it was correct.
“I am passionate toward the children and had a passion for educational politics,” she said. “I have ignored my health to put others first. Despite my struggle to let go, I can leave knowing the school system has begun to heal. The board returns experience.”
At the start of 2023, there will be a new historical nine-member school board.
Candidates Tiffany Landry or Nick Touchet will represent the newly created school board district, District I.
In District H, incumbent Chris Hebert and Bridgitte Mire are on the ballot.
School board members with no opposition are:
District A • David Dupuis
District B • Kevin Meyers
District C • Gregg Meaux
District D • Dale Stelly
District F • Kibbie P Pillette
District E • Charlotte Detraz
District G • Jason Roy

Russell John Frederick

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:43pm

November 21, 1940 ~ July 23, 2022

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Russell John Frederick, 81, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Chester Arceneaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers are Chadwick Frederick, William Frederick, Camden Frederick, Zachary Frederick, Parker Frederick, Jason Broussard, Graham Frederick and Dwayne Solis as funeral director. Honorary pallbearers are Mason Frederick and James Ford Frederick.
Born November 21, 1940 in Weeks Island, Louisiana, he was the second of six children.
He served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 stationed in Karlsruhe, Germany. Upon early release for having served overseas, he continued his service in the US Army Reserve until 1965.
He graduated from Commonwealth College of Mortuary Sciences in Houston, Texas in 1968 and dedicated his life to his career as a funeral director and mortician serving families of Vermilion Parish until his retirement. He and his wife Nancy continued to serve their community as owners of Menard’s Marble and Granite from 1995 to present. In addition, he served as City Councilman of District C from 1982 through 1986, Civil Service Board member from 2004-2018 with one year as Chairperson, was a proud Rotarian, from 1992 until his passing, having served as president from 2000 to 2001.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Nancy Reynolds Frederick and their four children, Chadwick Frederick (Michelle), Jeanne F Broussard (Jason), William Frederick (Lauren) and Nancy F Solis (Dwayne); ten grandchildren, Camden (fiancé, Megan), Zachary, Parker and Isabel Frederick, Ellie Hulin, Ava Broussard, Reagan Solis, London, Graham and Mason Frederick; one great-grandson, James Ford Frederick; and siblings, Daniel Frederick (Claire), Flordury McDowell (Ray),
Harold Frederick (Barbara) and Yvonne Frederick (Suzy).
His family meant everything to him with his grandchildren being his life’s greatest joy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Helen Simon Frederick; brother, Larry Lee Frederick; and grandson, Andre’ McDowell Frederick.
Our family would like to thank his caregivers, Sylvia Dejean and Danette Delahoussaye, the nurses and therapists of NSI Home Health, and Hospice of Acadiana-especially his nurses, Whitney and Lindsey for the excellent, compassionate care given to Dad in his last years and the comfort provided to his family.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 8 a.m. until time of services.
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.

Eno Joseph Romero, Sr.

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:39pm

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Eno Joseph Romero, Sr., 88, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Clinton Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 8 a.m. until the time of the services.
A lifelong resident of Erath, Mr. Romero died in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Eno lived a long, happy life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and he will forever be remembered for the joy he brought to all. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in the hearts of all that knew him.
He is survived by three sons, Steven Romero of Erath, Glenn Romero and Lisa Tassin of Erath, and Timmy Romero and his wife Dora of Erath; five daughters, Theresa Seymour and her husband Bruce of Erath, Eva Romero of Abbeville, Carla Moresi of Erath, Cindy Hebert and her husband Troy of Maurice; and Robin Hebert and her husband Christopher of Erath; the mother of his children, Daisy Darby of Erath; thirty grandchildren and thirty-seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Nursie Jane Bourque; a son, Eno Romero, Jr.; four brothers, Edward Romero, Ulysse Romero, Ellis Romero, and Enole Romero; four sisters, Lilly Viator, Elize Gary, Adite Romero, and Solonge Romero; a grandson, Glenn Romero, Jr.; a great grandson, Andrew Vincent; a son-in-law, Kerry LaCoste Sr.; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Bonin Romero; and a son-in-law, David Moresi.
Serving as pallbearers will be Timmy Romero, T.J. LaCoste, Michael Seymour, Ryan Boutte, Zachary Primeaux, and Clement Simoneaux IV.
You may sign the guest register book and expess condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Seymour, Glenn Romero, and Steven Romero.
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

Anna Belle Hebert Rost

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:37pm

Anna Belle Hebert Rost, 87, of Orange, passed away on July 22, 2022, at her daughter’s home with loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Rosary will begin at 6 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Anna Belle was born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on February 27, 1935. She was a 1953 graduate of Abbeville High School and looked forward to the class reunion she attended every year. Anna Belle and Utice got married and moved to Orange to start their lives in 1954. She was a substitute teacher for three local schools in Orange and quickly got involved with her community. Anna Belle was a life member of Cove P.T.A. as well as a Past-President of Les Cajuns de Texas in Orange. She was also a member of Dupont Retirees Club, Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Orange VFW Singles Club, Eagles Auxiliary in Orange, and the Nederland Singles Adult Club. Anna Belle was also a member of the Golden Triangle Cajun-French Music Association, and Orange County Singles Club where she played “the tub” in their kitchen band at nursing homes. She was also previously a member of the Lake Charles CFMA. Anna Belle was a loyal and faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and the Senior group of St. Mary’s. She enjoyed gardening and would spend hours working in her yard in her flowerbeds. She also loved to dance and sew. She made a quilt for each of her six precious grandchildren and her ten great-grandchildren. Anna Belle was truly an incredible woman who was deeply loved and will be missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 43 years, Utice Joseph Rost; and parents, Louise Campbell Hebert and Evence Hebert; as well as her sisters and brother, Anna Lou Touchet, Elva Jane Hebert, and Edward Hebert.
She is survived by her three children, Keith Rost and wife, Jane, Annette Payne and husband, Bobby, Debbie Hernandez and husband, Arthur. Six grandchildren, Mary Rost Goodwin and husband, Mark, Sally Rost, Allison Hernandez Scarborough and husband, Stephen, Mark Hernandez, Melissa Payne Pitts and husband, Jeremy, Michele Payne Flowers and husband, Matt. Ten great-grandchildren, Luke, Lexie and Caroline Goodwin, Brennen Pitts, Kaston and Karson Flowers, Katy and Khloe West, Elena and Maddie Scarborough. Brothers and sisters, Claude E. Hebert, Claudia Frederick, and Pappia Dell Trahan.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Hernandez, Jeremy Pitts, Matt Flowers, Mark Goodwin, Stephen Scarborough, and Troy Frederick. Honorary pallbearers are Luke Goodwin, Brennen Pitts, Kaston Flowers, Karson Flowers, and Jeff Veitch.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Texas Children’s Hospital by mail addressed Texas Children’s Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, Suite 5214, P.O. Box 300630, Houston, Tx 77230-0630 or online at https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/contact-us/contact-office-of-phila... , or Southwestern Diabetic Foundation by mail addressed Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, P.O. Box 918, Gainesville, Tx 76241or online at https://campsweeney.org/donate/ , or St. Mary’s Catholic Church by mail addressed St. Mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry Ave, Orange, Tx 77630.

Timothy Scott Hardy

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 3:41pm

Timothy Scott Hardy, dedicated husband, father, “Pop”, brother, uncle, coach and friend passed away peacefully at his residence in Prosper, Texas, at age 59, on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Tim was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Minos Hardy and Ruby Trahan on January 23rd, 1963. He graduated from Barbers Hill High School in 1982, where he met his wife, Robin. Tim began his career as a police officer alongside his brothers in Abbeville, Louisiana, where he received the “Officer of the Year” award and was granted the nickname of “the Rook”. He then worked for EDS in Atlanta, Georgia and Plano, Texas in security and project management.
Tim later attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He then started his career in teaching and coaching, where he served at Prosper ISD, McKinney ISD, and Gunter ISD for a total of 18 years and received Secondary Teacher of the Year for Prosper ISD in 2013.
He was passionate about his work and his positivity inspired those around him. He will be remembered by all of his inspirational quotes, but most of all “Everyday’s a Holiday”.
In his personal life, you could always find Tim on a field, under a car, or in a gym. He loved sitting in the front yard with his brothers, working on various projects, or sitting on the deck at the beach drinking coffee. There was never a project that was presented to Tim that he could not find a solution to. He will be remembered as a kind, hard-working, passionate man that would do anything for his family.
Tim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Robin Hardy; children, Megan Letsos and husband, Nick of Plano, Texas, Brian Hardy and wife, Kym of Melissa, Texas, and Courtney Hardy of Melissa, Texas; grandchildren, Riley, Wyatt, Beckett, Kinsley, Kade and Bentley; stepmother, Mary Neva Hardy; and brothers, Mike Hardy (Janise), Chris Hardy (Kim), Tony Hardy, and Pat Hardy (Liz); sisters-in-law, Kelly Hardy and Gay Hargrave; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Minos Hardy and Ruby Trahan; brothers, John “Dooley” Hardy and David Hardy; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Laurie; father-in-law, Frank Laurie; sister-in-law, Trudy Hardy; niece, Trisha Hardy; and nephew, Josh Hardy.
Pallbearers will be Mike Hardy, Chris Hardy, Tony Hardy, Pat Hardy, JD Clemmons and John Laurie.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Marcus Ray, of Prosper, Texas, will conduct the funeral services. To convey condolences or sign an online registry, visit TJMfuneral.com.

Photos by Chris Landry / The Abbeville Meridional
Liz Touchet is sworn in by Vermilion Parish Police Jury legal counsel Paul Moresi III as the District 5 representative on Wednesday.

Liz Touchet, center, is joined by, from left, Victoria Richard, Carrie Durke, Becky Sonnier and Renee Touchet on Wednesday. Richard is the daughter of Liz and Wayne Touchet, and Durke, Sonnier and Touchet are the daughters of Wayne Touchet, the former District 5 Vermilion Parish Police Juror. Liz Touchet was sworn in on Wednesday to serve the remainder of Wayne Touchet’s term on the police jury.

Touchet sworn in as first female Police Juror in Vermilion Parish

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 8:50am

It was an emotional start to the Vermilion Parish Police Jury meeting Wednesday night as Liz Touchet was officially sworn in as the first female police juror.
Touchet will serve out the remaining 17 months of her late husband’s term. Wayne Touchet served 18 years as the District 5 representative before his death on June 15.
As she was sworn in, fighting back tears at one point, sniffles could be heard from family members in attendance for the ceremony, including their daughter Victoria Richard and Wayne’s daughters Carrie Durke, Becky Sonnier and Renee Touchet.
When appointed to fulfill his term at the VPPJ meeting in June, Liz Touchet said her husband was working to represent his constituents even through his illness.
“We know he had a passion for service, and was trying to take care of District 5 even on his lowest days,” she said. “He would tell me what to say, who to call and how to handle some of the issues. He was so upset when he missed his third meeting in a row. He knew he had never done that before and he didn’t want the public to think that he wasn’t working.”
Touchet said that she and her husband talked for many months about her possibly having to serve out his term.
“When he talked to me about it, I told him I would try my best, and he said ‘Well you should know what I’m doing. We’ve been doing it for 18 years,’” she said. “And I told him, yes, I think I could handle it. I didn’t believe that they would put me in but I’m very proud to serve and honor him.”
Touchet said when she was appointed that she was very proud to be the first woman to serve on the parish police jury.
“We didn’t know that this is how it would end up, but I will do my best to honor District 5 and to do what Wayne wanted me to do,” she said. “It’s bittersweet, but I’ve learned a lot in the last 18 years with him, so I think I can do a good job. I know I can.”

Ja’Zaylon Lamarr Levy

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 8:39am

ABBEVILLE — With deep sadness, we announce that Ja’Zaylon Lamarr Levy passed away at the age of 18 on July 14, 2022.
Although his shining light has been put out too soon, his love will shine on inside all those he cared about.
Ja’Zaylon was the son of Keresha Levy and the late Whitney Allen, Jr., both of Abbeville, La.
His siblings include three sisters and one brother. Riahana Levine and Ny’la Levy, both of Brunswick, Ga., Whitney Michelle Allen of Abbeville, La. and Kai Allen of Kaplan, La. He also leaves behind grandparents, cousins, and many other family members, as well as friends.
Ja’Zaylon was preceded in death by his father Whitney Allen, Jr. and uncle Dalton Lamarr Levy.
Viewing will be held at Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 407 BK Stevens Dr. Abbeville, La. on Saturday July 23 rd from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Service will be held at 11:00 am at the same location. Repass to follow.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc. – 218 North St. Valerie Street, Abbeville, LA. – (337) 898-9595. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed via its website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

Qualifying for Nov. 8 underway

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 9:56am

Qualifying for the Nov. 8 elections kicked off on Wednesday morning, with several candidates adding their names.
That opportunity will continue today before wrapping up tomorrow, Friday, July 22.
Among the positions that will be on the ballot are mayors, chiefs of police and council seats in Erath, Gueydan and Maurice. The Vermilion Parish School Board will also hold its elections. There will also be a race for U.S. 3rd Congressional District Representative, which will be voted on by all in Vermilion Parish. Voters will also select one among many candidates for U.S. Senate as well as a District 4 member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
Local and municipal candidates can qualify from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard’s office. Federal and state candidates qualify in the executive offices of Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin at 8585 Archives Ave. in Baton Rouge between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Qualifying fees must be paid in the form of cash; certified or cashier's check on a state or national bank or credit union; U.S. postal money order; or money order issued by a state or national bank or credit union and must be accompanied by the qualifying form.

Candidates who have qualified:

Town of Erath

Mayor
• Jessie James
• Joseph H. Lange
• Taylor Mencacci

Chief of Police
• Cory Benoit
• Anna Lapointe
• Christopher “Chris” Lemaire

Aldermen
• Scott Bernard
• Stephanie P. Broussard
• Jason Connor
• Cory J Duplantis
• Clarence Fusilier
• Michael “Mike” Richard

Town of Gueydan

Mayor
• Jude Reese

Chief of Police
• Cru Delcambre

Aldermen
• Anita F. Dupuis
• John Ryan Laseter
• Efrem "Zim" Livingston
• Laurel Portie
•Claudette Simon Price
• Greg Richard
• Jason Suire
• Scott Vallo

Town of Maurice

Mayor
• Neil Arsement
• Wayne Theriot

Chief of Police
• Guy Nerren

Aldermen
• Troy Catalon
• Megan Landry-Lalande
• Jonathan Schlicher
• Warren Rost
• Matthew C. Trahan
• Scott Trahan

Vermilion Parish School Board

District A
• David Dupuis

District B
• Kevin Meyers

District C
• Gregg Meaux

District D
• Dale Stelly

District E
• Charlotte Detraz

District F
• Kibbie P Pillette

District G
• Jason A. Roy

District H
• Chris Hebert
• Bridgitte Mire

District I
• Tiffany Landry
• Nick Touchet

U. S. Representative
3rd Congressional District
• Clay Higgins
• Lessie Olivia Leblanc
• Holden Hoggatt
• Tia LeBrun
• Guy McLendon
• Thomas “Lane” Payne Jr.
• Jacob “Jake” Shaheen
• Gloria R. Wiggins

PSC District 4
• Keith C. Bodin
• "Mike" Francis
• Shalon Latour

U. S. Senator
• Beryl A. Billiot
• Gary Chambers Jr.
• Devin Lance Graham
• “Xan” John
• John Kennedy
• W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson
• Bradley McMorris
• MV “Vinny” Mendoza
• “Luke” Mixon
• Salvador P. Rodriguez
• Aaron C. Sigler
• Syrita Steib
• Thomas Wenn

The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is Oct. 11.
The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Oct. 18.
Early voting is Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 30) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 4 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.
The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is Nov. 7 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
On election day, the polls are open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Yvonne Gaspard Stelly

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:00am

March 15, 1927 ~ July 18, 2022

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Yvonne Gaspard Stelly, 95, who died Monday, July 18, 2022, in Conroe, Texas at the home of her daughter, Glenda. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Chester Arceneaux officiating the services.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons Brian DuBois, Kevin DuBois, Cory Richard, Jude Richard, Bubba Stelly, and Jason Tomino. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly DuBois, Jacob Stelly, Phillip, Ryan and Justin Tomino. Lectors for the Mass will be her granddaughters, Karan Stelly and Alison Veazey. Giftbearers will be Jill Richard and Rachael Richard.
Yvonne was born on March 15, 1927 in Cow Island, Louisiana. She lived most of her life in Abbeville. She was devoted to her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was an excellent cook, loved her flowers and bird watching especially hummingbirds. She also loved angels and had a large collection of ceramic ones.
She is survived by her four children, Linda Susan “Sue” and her husband, Kirby DuBois, Glenda and her husband, Calvin Ledbetter, Otis “Johnny” Stelly, Jr. and his wife, Sarite, and Janice and her husband, Peter Tom Tomino; two brothers Augustin Gaspard, Jr. and his wife, Ruth, and James Gaspard and his companion, Deanna; two sisters, Delores Major and her husband, Joseph, and Marie Hebert and her husband, Edwin; sister-in-law, Una Stelly Bares and her husband, Sidney; grandchildren, Brian DuBois and his companion, Christina, Kevin DuBois, Kelly DuBois and his companion, Jessa, Cory Richard and his wife, Rachael, Jude Richard and his wife, Jill, Alison Richard Veazey and her husband, Chris, Otis “Bubba” Stelly, III and his wife, Yadira, Karen Stelly and her companion, Merlin, Jacob Stelly and his partner, Matt, Alaina Stelly and her fiancé, Manning, Jason Tomino, Phillip Tomino and his wife, Kristy, Ryan Tomino and his wife, Chanee, and Justin Tomino; great grandchildren, Mia, Chloe, and Oliver DuBois, Morgan, Cade, Evan, Luke, Kyle, Emily, and Audrey Richard, Katie and Karleigh Kirsh, Mason, OJ and Wyatt Stelly, Violet Pratte, Hannah Mergist, Parker Veazey, Sannah, Brianna, Leo, Emmitt, and Maxiumus Tomino; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Otis John Stelly, Sr., parents, Augustin Gaspard, Sr. and the former Ida Boudreaux; four brothers, John, Luke, Eldridge and Nolan Gaspard; six sisters, Ann Marie Gaspard, May Nolia Gaspard, Joyce Gaspard “Sister Elizabeth”, Naomie La Vergne, Cordrey Menard, and Ouida Sanderlin.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 8 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary being prayed at 11 a.m.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the family to Memorial Herman Hospice for their compassionate care.
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.

Rita Hollier Leleux

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 9:52am

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Mrs. Rita Hollier Leleux, 85, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Abbeville with Rev. Marvin J. Leleux officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Thursday, July 21, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of the services.
A native of Theall and a resident of Abbeville, Mrs. Leleux died at 1:50 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Pelican Pointe Nursing Health Care Center. Mrs. Rita was very devout in her faith in God and her love for her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and seamstress and also enjoyed making crafts.
She is survived by two sons, Rev. Marvin J. Leleux and his wife Mona of Ringgold and Kevin P. Leleux and his wife Donna of Maurice; two brothers, Nelson Hollier and Leonard Hollier; four grandchildren, Erica Leleux Baxley, Travis Leleux, Nathan Leleux, and Ashley Leleux Alexander; and four great grandchildren, Madalynn Baxley, Jace Baxley, Dani Alexander, and Hollis Alexander.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin P. Leleux; her parents, Alphe and Annie Bell Romero Hollier; three brothers. Wilton Hollier, Riley Hollier, and Larry Hollier; a sister, Rena H. Trahan; and a grandson, Johnathon Leleux.
Serving as pallbearers will be Travis Leleux, Nathan Leleux, Brandon Baxley, Grant Alexander, Michael Leleux and Buddy Hollier.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jace Baxley and Darrin Roddy.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

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