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Arlene Marie Henry Faulk

Mon, 03/05/2018 - 4:09pm

July 23, 1944 ~ March 4, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Arlene Marie Henry Faulk, 73, who died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her residence. Francis Plaisance with the Abbeville Church of Christ will officiate the service.
Arlene is survived by her husband, Joseph Faulk; son, Derrick Faulk and his wife Tammy; daughter, Crystal Abshire and her husband Herbert; brother, Floyd Henry and his wife Nona; and grandchildren, Madison Faulk, Mason Faulk, Trey Abshire and Elyse Abshire.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Henry and the former Zulu Mae Bonvillian; and brothers, Shelby Henry, Johnny Henry, Carroll Henry and Stanley Henry.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM; Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
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.

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James Kelly Renard

Mon, 03/05/2018 - 4:07pm

DELCAMBRE – A Memorial Visitation for James Kelly Renard will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm.
James passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, March 03, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
James, better known as Kelly, was born in Delcambre on February 15, 1960 to the late Noah “Rover” and June Kellems Renard. Kelly enjoyed the simple life of country living. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and crabbing with his two children. Kelly had many special memories of their times fishing in Bayou Tigre. He could often be found spending time on his boat on the Bayou with a line in the water waiting on that BIG ONE. Any day spent outside with family and friends doing what he enjoyed was a good day. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Kelly will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Bonnie Foster Renard of Delcambre; children, Timothy James Renard of Delcambre and Lindsey Anne Renard and husband Tracy Davidson both of Abbeville; siblings, Lanny “Red” Renard and wife Adley of Delcambre and Sydney Gannett and husband Thomas of Maryland; and granddaughter, Jemma Kelli Davidson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Noah “Rover” and June Kellems Renard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Timothy Renard, Lanny “Red” Renard, Tracy Davidson, and Richard Frederick.
To view the online obituary and video tribute, and to leave condolences or share memories, please visit Mr. Kelly’s memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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Hazel Montagne Gaspard

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 5:11pm

October 10, 1925 ~ March 2, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 5, 2018 at St. Mary Cemetery honoring the life of Hazel Margaret Montagne Gaspard, 92, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence. Reverend Michael Richard will be officiating the services.
Hazel is survived by her two sons, Glen Gaspard and Dickie Gaspard; one daughter, Donna Judice and her husband Clint; nine grandchildren, Tammy Gaspard, Allison Primeaux, Julie Champagne, Matt Gaspard, Michelle Dore, Tonya Anderson, Ashlee Judice, Cory Judice and Collin Judice; and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Gaspard; one granddaughter, Katie Gaspard; two great grandchildren, Hunter Primeaux and Olivia Boudreaux; her parents, Elias Montagne and the former Mabel Guidry; and her daughter-in-law, Pam Gaspard.
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.

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Eloise Chustz Broussard

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 5:10pm

February 25, 1927 ~ February 23, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Eloise Chustz Broussard, 90, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 surrounded by family at her home.
Eloise was born on February 25, 1927 in Lakeland, LA. She was the daughter of the late Merrick Chustz and Ameliza Clements Chustz.
A resident of Abbeville most of her life. Eloise attended and graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1947. Now known as ULL. She then worked for and retired from social services after 30 years. Upon retiring Eloise loved to tend to her flowers and watch the hummingbirds. She travelled all over the country, and loved to include her grandchildren. Eloise also loved books and she shared that love of reading with her family.
We were definitely lucky to have such a strong, intelligent, beautiful person to guide us through life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Now rest sweet hummingbird, and find peace among the flowers, autumn leaves, and sunshine. We will love you always.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Norris J. Broussard; sons, Merrick Broussard and Steven Broussard; granddaughters, Holly Broussard and Heidi Gracy; brother, Charles Chustz of Lakeland, LA; eight great-grandchildren; along with nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John, Roy, Preston and Henry Chustz; and two grandsons, Steven P. Broussard and Brett Broussard.
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.

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Wilson Joseph Schexnider

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 5:08pm

Wilson Joseph Schexnider, 76, of Kaplan, peacefully passed away at Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation on March 1, 2018.
Born March 4 in Abbeville, he was the youngest child of Clemile and Amelia Rome Schexnider of Forked Island.
He was married to Elizabeth Henry Schexnider of Kaplan for 46 years.
He is survived by his six children, Sueyen Romero Henicke, husband Ron; Ken Schexnider; Keith, wife Valerie; Keel, wife Destiny Leblanc; Kent; Kilson, wife Dana Gaspard; 15 grandchildren, Tess Hidalgo Hebert, husband Cole; Tekoa, Sage, Canaan, Drake, Logan, Alex, Parker, Grayson, Brock, Bailey, Abbie, Holland, Zoe and Ian Schexnider; three great grandchildren, Marlee and Ahni Hebert, Emilee Schexnider and a nephew which he had a special bond with, Donny Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth, both parents, and six siblings, Lennis, Eula Mae Marceaux, Evelyn Gaspard, Perrey, Murphy, and Dorothy Schexnider.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan with Father Nicholas Dupre leading the Mass, with grave site services to be held at a later date.

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Angela T. Domingue

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 12:18pm

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Angela T. Domingue, 50, will be 1:30PM Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be in David Funeral Home of Erath Friday March 2, 2018 from 6:00PM until 10:00PM with the rosary to be prayed at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume Saturday from 8:00AM until service time.
Angela, born in Gueydan and a resident of Henry, passed away Thursday March 1, 2018 at Lafayette General Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She loved the outdoors, especially camping and riding ATV’s with her family.
She is survived by her husband Chris Domingue of Henry; children Katie Marie Taylor and husband Kenneth of Mobile, AL and Noah Joseph Domingue of Henry; siblings Tena Touchet Brasseaux, and Roxanne Touchet both of Rayne, Clement Simoneaux III and wife Mandy of Dulac; a granddaughter Layla Marie Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her parents Henry Touchet and Ernia Mary Simoneaux
Condolences may be may be made to the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533 (337) 937-0405.

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Gueydan Duck Festival Association wins awards

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 9:45am

The Gueydan Duck Festival Association recently attended the Louisiana Fairs and Festivals Convention in Baton Rouge. The organization was the recipient of several awards for District 3 Division 1. Winning Best Cap, Best Brochure, Hall of Fame recipient; Ronnie Lougon and Volunteer of The Year; Judy LeBlanc. Attending are front row from left, Jerrod Broussard, K’Rees Broussard, 2017 Duck Festival Teen Queen Maci Bergeron, 2017 Duck Festival Queen Carli Calais and Judy LeBlanc. Middle row, Tiffany Hebert, Barbara LeBlanc, Tammy RIchard, Beverly Lougon, Tonya Scott, Amber Hargrave, Mildred Duncan and Paula DePerrodil. Back row, Julian LeBlanc, Jennifer David and Gerald Broussard.

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Alana Duhon

Lafayette General Foundation creates Alana Duhon Memorial Fund

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 9:36am

On Feb. 4, 2018, a member of the Lafayette General Health (LGH) family incurred a tragic loss. Stacy Duhon, Clinical Implementation Specialist, lost her daughter, Alana Duhon, in a car accident. To support Duhon in her time of need, Lafayette General Foundation (LGF) established the Alana Duhon Memorial Fund.
Alana was a sophomore at North Vermilion High School where she was a member of the Lady Patriot Softball team and an active member of the 4-H Club.
“Alana was a ‘hot mess,’ but she had a compassionate and spunky spirit,” said Duhon. “Nothing in life can prepare anyone for the emotional roller coaster we go through when burying our child; it’s the hardest thing our family has been through.”
Other LGH employees, who Duhon considers family, immediately wanted to assist in any capacity. Duhon has been an employee of LGH for 27 years and has worked in the Women’s Services and Clinical Education departments. Clinical Education, Women Services and Information System departments went above and beyond to offer Duhon support.
“I reached out to Lafayette General Foundation because I knew it was the way to go—no question,” said Tricia Broussard, Director of Clinical Education. “I know our Foundation would have more of a lasting impact and her legacy would live on.”
LGF established the Alana Duhon Memorial Fund to ensure Alana’s legacy. As a donor advised fund, monies contributed will be used within Lafayette General Health per the wishes of Stacey Duhon. A donor-advised fund (DAF), is a philanthropic vehicle established at Lafayette General Foundation. DAFs allow Foundation donors to make charitable contributions and then recommend donations from the fund over time.

To donate via check, please mail your donation to:
Lafayette General Foundation
c/o Alana Duhon Memorial Fund
920 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503

About Lafayette General Foundation (LGF)
Lafayette General Foundation’s mission is to link investors’ passion to the mission of Lafayette General Health, Acadiana’s only community-owned, non-profit health system. As the philanthropic arm of the health system, LGF raises funds to supplement the resources of LGH and provide services, equipment and technology to further the progress of healthcare. By supporting innovations that transform how healthcare is delivered, LGF enhances the health system’s ability to treat patients, leading to improved outcomes, satisfaction and financial stability. We empower the people of Acadiana to invest in creating a healthier future for all.
LGF has developed four different avenues for gifts of all sizes: 1) Traditional Hospital Philanthropic Fund, 2) Innovation Fund, 3) Real Estate Fund, 4) Research Fund.
For more information, call the Foundation at 337-289-8950 or email foundation@lgh.org.

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