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ERATH — Kaye Broussard has had a long run in teaching music at Erath Middle School.
Her journey began 32 years ago, with 27 of those years at Erath Middle. Recently, Broussard decided to retire with great service and wonderful times under her belt.
Broussard comments on her years as a teacher as ‘some of the best times’ she has had in her professional life. “Who gets to go to work, listen, play, and teach music, and thoroughly enjoy every aspect of your job? It has truly been such a pleasure growing with my students, as well as watching them grow. I get to teach them for several years throughout their middle school stay, so it is very easy to get attached.”
She often tells her students to enjoy what you do, and do what you love. “I have had so much fun, and it has been an awesome experience.”
Her reason for retiring at this point in time is simply because she is having ‘way too much fun’. “I want to be able to remember these times as good times.” Aging becomes everyone; she wants these memories to be fond, rather than being anything other than that.
She wants to be able to travel with her husband, spend time with her eight grandchildren, and enjoy her home life with her family. “The sky is the limit, I can do whatever I want, with this being my last year teaching, I will still probably wake up at 5 am, but with that time, I can do whatever I want.”
Erath Middle Principal Wendy Stoute said Broussard has earned that option.
“We want to wish Ms. Kaye Broussard the very best in her retirement,” Stoute said. “She has given so selflessly for the past 27 years here at Erath Middle School. Her passion for music and love for her students was evident every day, in every single class. She will be missed but has earned every bit of her retirement!
“Thank you Ms. Kaye for inspiring and motivating all of your students to do their very best!”
With only a few days left of her school teaching career, it is definitely a bittersweet moment. Leaving her life’s work at the school, and continuing her life’s work at home, Broussard will surely miss her children at school, but will definitely soak up her time with her children and grandchildren at home.
“I am scared, happy and sad,” Broussard said, “all at the same time. To have lived on such a tight schedule, which I loved, I get to live on my own schedule.
“It’s going to be interesting, new, and very different from the past 32 years.”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Roger Paul Dartez, 65, who passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018.
Fr. Paul Bienvenu, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Mausoleum.
Mr. Roger, a resident of Maurice, was the son of the late Gabriel Dartez and the former Neddie Broussard. Roger was the owner and operator of Direct Satellite Systems Inc since 1992. As an avid LSU fan, he enjoyed watching football with his family and friends. He also enjoyed horse racing, especially watching the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes. Roger was very outgoing, never met a stranger, and will be missed by many.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 47 years, Deborah "Debbie" Broussard Dartez; siblings, Arlene McDowell and husband Pat, Rachael Trahan and husband Johnny, Fabian Dartez; numerous nieces and nephews; and their four legged companion, Molly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Neddie Dartez.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00PM on Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Visiting hours will continue Thursday from 8:00AM until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Duhon, Michael Broussard, Jess Broussard, Kelsi Duhon, Dale Broussard, Wayne Vincent, and Fabian Dartez.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Dartez family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Miss Stacey Honeycutt of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and Mr. Clint Roy of Abbeville, Louisiana are pleased to announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The wedding will take place on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Millikan Farms Venue in Sophia, North Carolina.
Stacey is the daughter of Betsy and Byron Craig and Kenneth Boyd of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
Her grandparents are Cotton and Buddy Dawson of Paris, Kentucky and Frances Boyd and the late Charles Boyd of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
Clint is the son of Beverly Trahan Giardelli and the late Leonard Giardelli, Sr. of Abbeville, Louisiana.
His grandparents are Girlie and Leroy Herbert of Abbeville, Louisiana.
Clint is employed as a superintendent for Sunland Construction.

February 11, 1948 ~ May 11, 2018

ABBEVILLE—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cecil Bruce Gremillion Jr., 70, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and motivated businessman, who passed away after an intense battle with renal cancer on Friday, May 11, 2018 at his home in Abbeville.
He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Teddy Eastin, Rock Eastin, Shelby Eastin, Jim Murnane, Brian Gremillion, Jed Gremillion, and Brown Fortier. Honorary pallbearers are Honorable John Conery, Frank Summers II, and Jude Broussard.
A native of Abbeville, Louisiana, Bruce’s roots were in Vermilion Parish, where he made contributions to the community through his design and building skills. He appreciated the culture and richness of this area. He was grateful for the travel that He and Liz and the kids were able to do. Bruce was a great storyteller and brought to life the interesting aspects of his experiences. He met and married Elizabeth Eastin from St. Martinsville when they were students at USL in 1968. Bruce and Liz are lifelong members of St. Mary Magdalen Parish.
In his twenties he was the manager and supervisor of the company, Three Friends Homebuilders. They produced hundreds of movable homes. These affordable homes that could be moved onto the homeowner’s land were stylish, strong and durable, and brought success to the concept of movable homes. Three Friends Builders also bought and developed the Big Woods Subdivision south of Abbeville. Bruce and his son, Cecil, built the Community house at Big Woods Mission Base. He went on a mission to Coatzacoalcos, Mexico as a consultant in establishing a base there. Later business ventures included Riptide Seafood, Bruce’s Home Improvement and recently Bayou Screens and Patios.
He had so many interests and pastimes: hunting, deep-sea fishing, swimming, reading, and being a fan of the Saints and LSU football. He loved to spend time hunting with his son and friends in Gueydan and especially enjoyed his annual dove hunt trip to the 74 Ranch in Camp Bellton, Texas. (near San Antonio.) Bruce also loved to dance, and spent many hours dancing in the kitchen with Crystal and Liz.
Bruce gave his heart and devotion to his family. He inspired in his children and grandchildren a love for family as well. His dedication to hard work, excellence and a finished product of superior quality. He and Liz kept the family close together by celebrating occasions with Barbeque and Pork Roast on their wonderful deck, lovingly built by him.
Bruce is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of forty-nine years, Liz E. Gremillion; his son, Cecil Bruce Gremillion, III and his wife Joni and Cecil’s daughter, Zoe Gremillion; his daughter, Crystal G. Wisser and her children, William and Wade Wiser; his sister, Genie G. Summers, and two brothers Brian Gremillion and Jed Gremillion. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his first born son, Michael Joseph; his parents Cecil and Beverlee Gremillion; and sister, Rachel G. Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession departs for the church.
The Gremillion family extends thanks to Dr. Cain and his staff at Abbeville Cancer Center as well as all of the wonderful support group from Hospice of Acadiana. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503.
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.