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January 27, 1928 — January 13, 2025

KAPLAN — A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Rosa Belle "Shoo Shoon" Clostio, 96, who passed away on January 13, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte C Detraz (Johnny) of Abbeville; five grandchildren, Deirdre (Paige), Suzanne, Cody (Brittany), Tyler, and Jacob; six great-grandchildren, Marie, Isabella, Lucy, Kenedi, Kennslyn, and Kullen.
She is preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Nunez; her mother, the former Irene Nunez; her husband, Melvin Clostio; one daughter, Tina Broussard; one son, Regan Clostio; and one son-in-law, Johnny B.
Pallbearers will be Rufus Hebert, Paige Melancon, Cody Broussard, Tyler Broussard, Brody Stelly, and Marie Lemoine. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Detraz, Rudy Hebert, Danny Nunez, and Brian Hargrave.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kandice Thibodeaux and all the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan (337) 643-7276.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, for Chester J. Henry, age 79, who passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. The family requests that visitation be observed at Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., and continued on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the time of services. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be led by Linda Dartez on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Interment will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Reverend William Schambough will serve as the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and officiate the services.
Chester J. Henry, known affectionately as Ches to his friends and family, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2025, in Lafayette, LA, due to complications with leukemia. Born on December 5, 1945 in Kaplan, LA, Ches lived a life marked by enthusiasm, love and a steadfast optimism that touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Ches was a man of admirable character and was loved deeply by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rosa Bernard Henry, with whom he shared a beautiful and unwavering partnership of 18 years. He was a cherished father to his children: Chad Henry (Stacy), Faithann Bran (Luis), Clifton Henry (Shana), Jonathan (JP) Henry (Tori), Hope McClelland (Joe), and Jade (Jess). His legacy continues through his sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, who brought him immeasurable joy and pride. He was the beloved brother of Gloria Champine (Roger), Lud Henry (Christine), Belinda Boudreaux (Ashley), and Ernie Henry (Kim).
Awaiting Chester when he arrived home with his Heavenly father was his parents, Ludness and Theresa Dubois Henry, his sister, Brenda Henry, and his three infant brothers.
After attending the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) on a football scholarship in 1964, Ches built a reputable career as a welder at Cameron Ironworks, dedicating 30 years of service. His commitment and work ethic were as strong as the bonds he forged with his colleagues and within his community. Ches's passion for sports was a defining aspect of his life. A true sports fanatic, he reveled in the excitement of the game, whether it was cheering for his beloved New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers, UL Ragin' Cajuns, Nicholls Colonels, or his Berwick High School Panthers, however Sunday game day was his favorite and his house was filled with cheering and excitement. His pride swelled when watching his great-grandson Jayden play football for Nicholls University. Ches found great joy in supporting his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in all their athletic endeavors.
Those who knew Ches would describe him as spirited, loving, and unwaveringly optimistic. His presence was a source of energy and encouragement, and he had a unique ability to uplift others with his infectious spirit. Ches lived by the words of Helen Keller: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." This quote perfectly encapsulates the ethos by which Ches led his life-a life characterized by hope and the confidence to face challenges with a positive outlook.
Ches's passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved him, but his spirit will continue to inspire and guide us. His was a life lived to the fullest, rich in experiences, and abundant in love. We take comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched.
We will gather to celebrate Ches's life and honor his memory. His story will be told with smiles and laughter, as he would have wished, reflecting on the joy and happiness he brought to us all. Chester J. Henry's life was a testament to the power of positivity and the enduring strength of family and community. He will be deeply missed, but his light will continue to shine in the memories we hold dear.
"When we get to the end of our lives together, the house we had, the cars we drove, the things we had won't matter. What will matter, is that I had you and you had me."
Pallbearers will be Logan Bran, Parker Bran, Brennon Henry, Tahner Raphael, Jayden Milton and Ryder McClelland.
We invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Henry family by visiting "Share a Memory" on Chester's online obituary and tribute wall at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille - SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508, 337-984-2811.

Luke Hebert had a great first semester at LSU.
Hebert, who graduated from Erath High in 2024 and played in the band, kicked off his first semester this past August by earning a spot in The Golden Band from Tigerland. He plays the French Horn and the Mellophone.
Then, during the semester, he was named the “Man of the Year” for the Phi Mu sorority because of an individual fundraiser he participated in to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Baton Rouge.
He wrapped up his hectic first semester with an impressive 3.95 GPA as a music education major.
However, while getting the Man of the Year Award, being a member of the LSU Band, and still finishing with a 3.95 GPA were all great, one thing that happened at the end of the semester trumped everything.
The Golden Band from Tigerland, consisting of 323 members, recently held a banquet where Hebert was awarded the 2024 Rhonda G. McGrew Outstanding New Member award, given to the top newcomer in the LSU Band.
“I was shocked when I heard my name,” said Hebert about winning the award. “When he introduced the award and started talking about the person who would get it, he started saying good things such as this person is positive and extremely funny. He also said this person made mistakes but recovered tremendously.”
His name will be added to a large plaque at LSU, which will be a collection of previous Outstanding New Member award winners.
It is no accident that Hebert won the award because he puts a lot of time and effort into perfecting his craft and has been trying to improve it since falling in love with music at Dozier Elementary School. He credits his passion for music to former Dozier music education teacher Kylie Griffin.
“She was my biggest inspiration,” he said. “She inspired me because of her willingness to teach.
“At Dozier, she got me to conduct the class in the fifth grade. I loved it so much. She always stuck with me like that. Kylie is why I selected the French Horn; she played the same instrument.”
Griffin and Hebert are still buddies today for a few reasons. Griffin isn’t at Dozier since she teaches LSU music classes this semester. Plus, Hebert is really close friends with Gracie Griffin, who graduated from EHS, is part of the LSU Band, and is a music major.
Hebert is leaving this weekend to begin his second semester at LSU. How is he going to top his first semester?
For starters, he is a member of the LSU Bengal Brass Band, which plays at basketball games, volleyball matches, and gymnastic meets.
Then, in February, the LSU Band recently learned they will be participating in the parade for the Super Bowl, which is being held in New Orleans.
“My first year at LSU, I loved it,” said Hebert. “I loved being in the Tiger band because I made so many new friends in the band and not in the band.”
Hebert is the son of Matt and Ellen Hebert. His grandparents are Tommy, Rachel Picard, Cheryl, Julian Hinckley, and Marcus Hebert.
“I speak for everyone in the family; we are extremely proud of him,” said Rachel. We witnessed countless hours of his daily practices, and his hard work and extreme dedication to his passion make the entire family proud.”