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ERATH – Funeral Services for Mrs. Ella Bertrand Hebert, 87, were held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 24, 2018 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Erath with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating. Interment followed at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
A native of Kaplan and a resident of Erath, Mrs. Hebert died at 12:11 PM on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Carpenter House.
She is survived by a son, Chris Hebert and his wife Alice Theriot of Meaux; two daughters, Jenny Falgout and her husband David of Erath and Vickie Broussard and her husband Thomas of The Woodlands, TX; eight grandchildren, Laurie Broussard Baus, Kevin Broussard, Crystal Hebert Ross, Tiffany Hebert Leadley, Joshua Hebert, Brooke Falgout Brown, Blair Falgout, Allie Falgout, Luke Abbott, and Tommy Theriot; and sixteen great grandchildren, Kate Baus, Drew Baus, Randi Baus, Ethan Broussard, Jacob Broussard, Jordan Desormeaux, Reese Thibeaux, Alex Hebert, Nolan Leadley, Kinley Hebert, Kholston Hebert, Khason Hebert, Aubrey Abbott, Brylee Brown, Averie Brown, and Olivia Schexnaider.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Jean Hebert; her father, Clerphe Bertrand; her mother, Rosema Simon; a grandson, Jonathan Hebert; and eight siblings.
Serving as pallbearers were members of her family and friends.
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 handled the arrangements.

Melvin and Beth Romero of Abbeville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sarah Anne Romero to Jeremy Reed Vaughan of Abbeville. He is the son of Gerald and Jacqueline Bernard of Clinton, LA and Kevin Vaughan Sr., of Cankton.
The wedding will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
Grandparents of the future bride are Douglas and Ruby Romero of Abbeville and Lonnie and Pat Scott Sr. of New Iberia and the late Patricia Ann Scott of Jeanerette.
Great-grandparents of the future bride are the late Emick and Avia Theriot of Erath, the late Alphe and Lillian Romero of Abbeville, the late Claude and Rena Leblanc of Jeanerette, the late Beulah Smith of Mississippi and the late Cecil Scott of Lafayette.
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of North Vermilion High School and a 2017 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. She is currently employed by All Dogs Grooming.
Jeremy is a 2011 graduate of Acadiana High School. He is employed with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Miss Shayna Fynn Lasalle of Forked Island and Dalton James Donnell of Crowley, were joined in holy matrimony during a ceremony held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. Puis X Catholic Church in Lafayette Louisiana.
The bride is the daughter of John Jr. and Jackie Lasalle of Forked Island. Her grandparents are George and Joyce Harrington of Forked Island and John Sr. and Audrey Lasalle of Kaplan.
The groom is the son of the late Jeffery Alan Donnell Sr. of Lebanon TN and Kansas Hibdon of Cottontown TN and stepmother, Sandra Donnell of Crowley.
Music was provided by Kyle Monceaux.
Readings were given by Cindy Constantine, cousin of the bride and Christina Doucet, friend of the groom.
Flowers were crafted by Angie Demette. Photos were by VMA photography.
The usher was Caleb Costello, friend of the groom .
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a dress by Oleg Cassini, exclusively at David Bridal, with a white/ivory strapless ball gown which evoked the Grace Kelly glamor with 2,600 beads, sweetheart neckline and scallop trimmed full princess worthy skirt. The ensemble was completed with a chapel train.
Emily Landry served as matron of honor and Bailey Sellers served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Ashton Hargrave, Hannah Chastant and Katie Ledoux, all friends of the bride; Caitlin Harrington, cousin of the bride; Alicia LaSalle, sister in law of the bride and Karen Russell aunt of the bride. The junior bridesmaid was Chloe Harrington, cousin of the bride. The flower girl was Ari LaSalle, godchild of the bride.
The bridesmaids wore a grape chiffon, elegant floor length gown. The flower girl wore a white/ivory satin dress topped with lace and tulle.
The groomsmen wore charcoal gray tuxedos. Best men were Chris Guidry and Jeff Donnell, brothers of the groom. Groomsmen included Tristan LaSalle, brother of the bride; Logan Harrington, cousin of the bride; Josh Doucet, Jacob Doucet, Travis Bertrand and Logan Costello, all friends of the groom. The junior groomsman was Trevor Doucet, nephew of the groom. Ring bearer was Corbin LaSalle, nephew of the bride.
A reception followed the ceremony at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette.
Upon their return from their wedding trip to the western Carribean, the couple will reside in Kaplan Louisiana.

Miss Kaylie Lynn Trahan and Mr. Kyle Mitchell Harrington were joined in marriage during nuptial Mass held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Father Mark Miley officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Donna LeBlanc Trahan and Kelly Joseph Trahan. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Curney LeBlanc of Abbeville, La., Peggy Babineaux Trahan and the late Lloyd Joseph Trahan of Abbeville.
Parents of the groom are Keith Hargrave and Kathy Harrington of Kaplan. His grandparents are Leo and Vernice Harrington of Kaplan and the late Ewill Paul Hargrave and Audrey Leonard Hargrave of Kaplan.
Lenwood Meaux, organist, provided music for the special occasion. Vocalists were Earl Seaux and Murphy Guilbeaux.
Escorted by her grandmother, Peggy Babineaux Trahan, the bride found her gown exclusively at A-Nets Bridal Boutique. The delicate slim-fitting lace silhouette began with a scooped neckline and off-the-shoulder capped sleeves. The V-shaped back featured satin buttons over a zipper enclosure and finished with a chapel length train. A fingertip length veil with lace trim completed the ensemble. She carried a hand tied bouquet of white peonies, white rose and white lilies accented with silver dollar juke and silver dollar eucalyptus.
Serving as matron of honor is Demetri Babinea Lopez, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids included Constance Hebert, Kristen Baker Mouton, Justin Bertrand, Lexi Broussard, Kyla Hargrave, Natalie Thompson and Alaina Thompson. Junior bridesmaids were Addison Broussard and Alexis Frederick.
Each bridesmaid wore a different style long teal dress which featured a lace bodice with an illusion neckline, a ribbon defined waist and a fluid mesh skirt with a slit.
The mother of the groom wore a navy flowy chiffon mermaid dress which featured a peplum-style lace bodice adorned with sequins and a jewel-embellished sash at the waist.
The mother of the bride wore a silver zippered back chiffon lace gown with a high neckline, a brooch at the waist and three quarter length sleeves.
The attendants carried bouquets of orange lilies accented with silver dollar eucalyptus.
Flower girls were Lily Broussard, daughter of Kem and Stephanie Broussard of Baton Rouge, La. and Ava Broussard, daughter of Matthew and Tawayna Broussard of Duson, La.
They wore A-line, princess ankle length dresses of satin, tulle and lace with a sleeveless scoop neck and sash/bow. They carried a small replica of the bride’s bouquet.
Escorting her granddaughter, Ms. Peggy Babineaux wore a three piece ensemble with along, sequined lace plus-sized jacket, paired with a matching lace shell and wide-leg jersey pants.
Nicholas Mouton served as best man. Groomsmen included James Godwin, Cedric Stelly, Matthew Turner, Peyton Broussard, Alex Broussard, Coby Courville and Paxton Fusilier. The junior groomsman was Brett Frederick. Ring bear was Brooks Lopez, son of Chris and Demetri Lopez of Broussard. Ushers included Steven Gosvener, Jr. and Kenneth Guidry.
The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Warehouse in Rayne, La.
The four tiered bride’s cake was decorated with fresh flowers which coordinated with the bride’s bouquet.
The groom’s cake consisted of a Louisiana tradition, a crawfish boil pot.
Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Mouton, the bride and groom were able to take a wedding trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They will reside in Kaplan upon their return.
A rehearsal dinner was held at the home of Angela and Cory Broussard on Thursday, Sept. 20.
The bride is a 2008 graduate of Kaplan High School and is employed by Ray Chevrolet.
The groom is a 2004 graduate of Kaplan High School and is employed by Kaptel in Kaplan.