Leslie Ann Hebert-Velasquez was born on September 3, 1977 in Crowley, Louisiana to Minos and Lena Richard Hebert. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2016. Growing up in Louisiana, she loved her French-Cajun Heritage, to include the food and the music. During her time in Crowley High School she served as drum major and was able to enhance her natural art talent. She graduated from Crowley High School in 1995, and then attended school at the Art Institute in Houston, Texas.
She got a job with the Louisiana advertising agency, AD Ideas, that led to her move to San Antonio, Texas in 1997. Leslie devoted 19 years as senior graphic designer, working on several major projects.
In 2003, Leslie met John Velasquez while having coffee at a local Starbucks. They were married two years later, and together had their daughter, Lily Ann. Being a mother was the highlight of Leslie’s life. She was adoring, loving, patient, yet stern. All the qualities a mother should have. Her life with John led to several adventures traveling the world. Together, they visited Italy, Toronto, Mexico, Memphis, and Green Bay. She loved to explore and learn the rich history of the world that surrounded her.
She was a devoted Catholic, never losing or doubting her faith, even when faced with illness. She was humble, kind, direct, and never met a person who disliked her.
A beautiful woman, lost too soon. Her husband will continue to fulfill her goals of raising their child to be strong and passionate in her own endeavors in life.
Leslie will be fondly remembered as a woman who was not only physically beautiful, but spiritually beautiful as well. Her contagious smile, and her strong personality will be missed dearly by every person who had the blessing of knowing her.
Leslie is preceded in death by beloved friend Dory Stevenson.
Surviving are her loving husband John A. Velasquez, daughter Lena Lily Ann Velasquez, mother Lena Richard Hebert who she absolutely adored, dad Minos Hebert, sisters Tina DeCuir (Ben), and Nancy Hetzler (Kevin), brother Danny Hebert (Amy). Nieces and Nephews Matthew DeCuir, Lara DeCuir Lyons, Danielle Hebert, Jackson Hetzler, Erin Hetzler, Orry Hebert and Emma Hebert. Beloved pet companions Fiona and Curly. Father-In-Law Pedro De Los Reyes and Mother-In-Law Consuelo De Los Reyes. Many extended family members and beloved friends.
This incredible, strong willed, passionate, daughter, mother, and wife will be dearly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will be officiating the services. The family request visiting hours to be held Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Jane Maurine Daigle Bercier, 65, who passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Bethany MHS Health Care Center in Lafayette.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. until the time of services, at the Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette.
Pastor Weldon Moak will officiate.
Jane was born Nov. 5, 1950, in Hammond and was a long-time resident of Lafayette. She graduated from Hammond High School in 1968 and went on to attend University of Southwestern Louisiana, obtaining a Master’s of Education. Later, Jane continued her education at Louisiana State University obtaining a Master’s of Social Work. She worked as an elementary school counselor at Prairie Elementary for many years.
She was active in her community as a hospice volunteer and belonged to Delta Delta Delta sorority. Jane enjoyed bowling, gardening and loved her cats. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Jane is survived by her beloved sons, Collin Bercier and his wife Lauren of Carencro and Ryan Bercier of New Orleans; two grandsons, Cohen and Lawson of Carencro; two brothers, Phillip Daigle and Richard Daigle of Hammond; and numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Dorothy Daigle of Hammond.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Bethany MHS and Hospice of Acadiana for the compassionate care given to Jane and her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jane Bercier’s name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, http://www.nationalmssociety.org.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St., (337) 981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point for Wade Joseph Delahoussaye, 80. Mr. Delahoussaye, a native and long-time resident of Church Point, died Sunday evening, Aug. 7, at his residence. Monsignor Jefferson J. DeBlanc will conduct the services with entombment following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum on Highway 35, north of Church Point.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Duplechin Delahoussaye of Church Point; two sons, Blaise Delahoussaye and companion Ulf Hedburg of Rockville, Maryland, and Teddy Delahoussaye and wife Donna of Youngsville; three daughters, Philomena Wolf and husband Michael and Maria Annis and husband Bob, all of Branch and Polly Bellard and husband Scotty of Church Point; four sisters, Zella Walsh and husband Jim of Buford, Georgia, Linda Williams and husband John of Church Point, Ann Ward and husband Jim of Ruidosa, New Mexico and Rose Blowers and husband Jeff of Fort Worth, Texas; four stepsons, Gary LeJeune and wife Alicia, Michael Lejeune and Daniel LeJeune and wife Tammy, all of Rayne and Ronald LeJeune and wife, Danette of Maurice; a stepdaughter, Dayna Stelly of Rayne; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Heather Leger Delahoussaye; his parents, Gabriel and Polly Barousse Delahoussaye; a brother, Link Delahoussaye; and a stepgrandson, Thomas Cannon Lejeune.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and continue from 8 a.m., Wednesday until the time of the services. A recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 7 p.m. Tuesday by Monsignor Deblanc.
An owner of Acadia-St. Landry Guest Home since its establishment in 1978, Mr. Delahoussaye was a member of the Acadia Parish Soil Conservation and Drainage District, Knights of Columbus Council 2504, the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Council, Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. He was also past president of the Parent Teacher Association of the LA School for the Deaf, an OLSH Eucharistic Minister, a member of the OLSH Choir, a religious teacher for Church Point High School students and a past Buggy Festival King.
Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, LA (337) 684-5488. View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services were held on Monday Aug. 1, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Nancy Chaisson Menard Moore, 72, who died Thursday July 28, 2016, at her residence in Rayne.
Entombment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum in Rayne.
Rev. Samuel Fontana of St. Joseph Catholic Church was the celebrant of the Memorial Mass and conducted the funeral services, along with Deacon Tim Ledet.
Readers for the Mass were Nancy Moore’s godchildren, Beth Holden and Danielle Breaux.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Moore of Rayne; daughter, Michelle Menard Klinect and husband Tim Klinect of Lafayette; son, Gregory “Scott” Menard and wife Marcia Menard of Rayne; stepdaughter, Christy Moore Ledet and husband Tim Ledet of Rayne; stepson, Scott Moore and wife Margaret Moore of Rayne; stepdaughter-in-law, Wendy Moore of Rayne; 11 grandchildren, Nicholas Klinect, Jerry Scott Menard, Marie Ledet, Sarah Ledet, Elizabeth Ledet, Anna Ledet, Jack Moore, Charlie Moore, Henry Moore, Nick Moore, Allie Moore, brother, Bobby Lee Chaisson of Lafayette.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jacques Chaisson; her mother, Catherine Baronet Chaisson; her first husband, Ernest Jerry Menard; sisters-in-law Mary Jane Trahan Chaisson and Nanette “Mollie” Trahan; and stepson, David Moore.
A Rosary was prayed Monday, Aug. 1, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made in Nancy’s name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Funeral services for Bianca Shanta Randall, 25, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Starlight Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan T. Stevens officiating.
Burial will follow in the Rayne Protestant Cemetery.
Bianca died at 5:58 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at her residence in Rayne.
Bianca enjoyed babysitting, braiding hair and spending time with friends, but most of all she enjoyed being close to her family.
She is survived by her son, Justin Jamal Espree Jr. of Rayne; three brothers, Donovan Richard of Rayne, Mike Wynn of Crowley and Jacolby Roberts of Crowley; and three sisters, Tierra Randall of Rayne, Travonna Randall Smith (Floyd) of Lake Charles and Brianna Richard of Rayne.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Miracle Monae Randall; her paternal grandparents, John and Dorothy Roberts; and her maternal grandparents, Edgar and Nola Nixon.
The family will receive visitors from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Starlight Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Malcolm Malbrough, Wayne Kelly, Robert Harmon, Russell Griffin, Gerald Smith and Rolan Moore.
Frank Brothers Funeral Home, 150 Townhome Drive, Eunice, (337) 457-7433, is in charge of arrangements.

Carrie Wilson entered into heavenly peace surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was 93 years old. She was born on July 16, 1923, to the late Aros and Vinida Meyers Vallery in Branch, LA. She was the beloved wife of the late George Wallace Wilson, Sr.
She is preceded in death by her siblings Forest, Diddy, William, Doris, Beatrice, Ida and Freda. Along with her late son George “Duck” (late Carlene).
She was a faithful servant of God and found comfort in her bible, especially Psalm 23. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Branch for over 60 years. She later joined Progressive Baptist Church. She was a blessing to all who knew her. She is survived by her children John Davis of Houston, Jimmie R. (Theresa) of Rayne, Verna (Robert) of Houston, Mary Catherine (Anthony) of Lafayette, Carrie Lynn of Lafayette and Quenester of Lafayette. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family would like to extend an invitation to pastors, officers and members of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and Progressive Baptist Church as well as family and friends to attend the funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Progressive Baptist Church 2001 E. Simcoe Street in Lafayette.
Pastor Lloyd J. Joiner Jr. will be officiating the funeral services.
Visitation is to begin at 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Fountain Memorial Garden, 1010 Pandora St., Lafayette, LA.
View the obituary and sign the guest book online at www.carneyfuneralhome.net.
Professional services entrusted Carney Funeral Home, 602 North Pierce Street, Lafayette, LA, (337) 235-9789, is in charge of arrangements.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Brenda Sue LeJeune Dietz at the age of 65. At the request of the Dietz family, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.
Brenda loved and lived for her dogs. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, especially by her husband of 21 years, Joseph Lee Dietz of Iota.
Other survivors include a son, Donny Gene Thibodeaux and wife, Stephanie of Eunice; step-sons, Stephen Dietz of Iota and Mark Anthony Dietz and wife, Leslie of Prairieville; step-daughter, Tammy Dietz Smith and husband, Josh of Iota; brothers, Gene Joseph LeJeune of Texas, Terry Dale LeJeune of Texas, Roy Allen LeJeune of Crowley and Leonard Paul LeJeune of Texas; sisters, Bernadine LeJeune Breaux of Texas, Sharlene LeJeune Fontenot of Eunice and Pansy LeJeune Landry of Iota; two grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Roberta Leger LeJeune; a step-daughter, Crystal Lee Dietz; a sister, Barbara Nell LeJeune; and a brother, Kenneth LeJeune.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Iota, 840 Howard St., (337)779.3083 is in charge of arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Sylvia Marie Zaunbrecher Robichaux, 74, who died at 11:18 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Sylvia was blessed with a large loving family. She married her best friend Ray on July 9th 1959 and shared a wonderful 57 years together. They had five boys and loved them dearly. Sylvia spent most of her time attending the many activities the boys were involved in. Her most favorite days were spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sylvia was a strong, patient, selfless woman who always put herself last and even as she battled her illness she was always concerned about how you were doing. She was very special woman and will be dearly missed by all who met her.
Mrs. Robichaux is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ray Robichaux of Crowley; four sons, Tony Robichaux and wife Colleen of Rayne, Tim Robichaux and wife Jeanne of Crowley, Troy Robichaux and wife Melanie of Crowley, Michael Robichaux and wife Jessica of Crowley; one brother, Russell Zaunbrecher and wife Mary of Crowley; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Jody Zaunbrecher; her parents, Raymond and Anita Perrodin Zaunbrecher.
Pallbearers will be Austin Robichaux, Justin Robichaux, Corey Robichaux, Casey Robichaux, Jack Robichaux and Andre Robichaux.
The Robichaux family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at The Dialysis Clinic Inc. of Crowley, Encore and to the 5th floor ICU and 6th floor nurses and staff at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

Francis Marion Burleigh, Jr. passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at his home in Church Point, surrounded by loving family members. He was 88 years old.
Francis was born in Sunset and spent his early life there, where he grew up on a simple farm with his parents and two siblings. It was there that he developed his love of horses and country life. He later moved to Jeanerette where he graduated from Jeanerette High School, and then attended Louisiana State University and Southwestern Louisiana Institute. He graduated with a degree in Geology. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the outbreak of the Korean War, and served for three years. In addition to being awarded numerous medals for bravery including the Bronze Star in combat, he attained the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged.
Francis was a generous and well respected member of his community, serving on many boards and councils including the Church Point Town Council, the Acadia St. Landry Hospital Board, Our Mother of Peace Elementary School Board, the American Quarter Horse Association, and the Acadia Parish Cattleman’s Association. Francis raised and showed Quarter horses for many years. He also served as President of the Louisiana Seedsman’s Association, and owned and operated Burleigh Farm Supply and Horecky Cotton Gin. He was a dedicated member of the Board of Directors at Farmers State Bank and Trust, and served as its Chairman for over thirty years. He served as a lector at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church for many years. He was known throughout the parish as a kind and humble man, well-loved and respected by all who knew him.
Francis was a loving and dedicated husband and father, married to Theresa Horecky Burleigh for 61 years. He is survived by his wife Theresa and his eight children, Jean Claire Thobe (husband Bill Thobe), Amy Casanova (husband Jackie Casanova), Francis Marion Burleigh III (wife Julie Genre Burleigh), Julie Burleigh (wife Catherine Opie), Ellen Burleigh, Catherine Faulk, Albert Roy Burleigh (wife Dayna Ziegler Burleigh) and Patrick Burleigh (wife Melissa Manuel Burleigh). Francis was blessed with 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Ivan Burleigh of Denver.
He is preceded in death by his siblings Bubba Danel, Bessie Lee Barry and Larry Burleigh; his parents, Francis M. Burleigh Sr. and Bessie Nezat Burleigh; and grandchild Adam Burleigh.
Heartfelt thanks to his faithful caregivers Mary Guidry and Eric Johnson, and also Lauren Thccibodeaux. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital by going to www.stjude.org.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point. Monsignor Jefferson J. DeBlanc will conduct the services with entombment following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum on Highway 35 north of Church Point. Visiting hours will be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, and continue from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the services. A recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 7 p.m. Monday.
Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, LA (337) 684-5488. View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Leroy Cahanin, 82, who passed away at his home in Rayne on Sunday, August 14, 2016.
Deacon Tommy Adams, from St. Joseph Catholic Church will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church New Cemetery in Rayne.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. in the evening in the Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 8:00 A.M. until time of services.
Survivor include his wife of fifty nine years, Annie Mae H. Cahanin of Rayne; three daughters, Debra and husband, Bobby Thompson of Rayne, Jo Ann Cahanin of Crowley and Nelda and husband, Steve Guidry of Rayne; one son, Malcolm and wife, Kathy Cahanin of Duson; two sisters, Shirley Perrodin of Lafayette and Clara Daigle of Rayne; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren and two step great great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cahanin was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jeremy Michael Hebert and Casey Cahanin; his parents, Gustave and Rose S. Cahanin.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Cahanin’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne, LLC, (337) 334-3600, 900 E. Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Brenda Gale Guidry was born in Crowley on Dec. 8, 1950, to the union of her parents Lenell and Birdell Lyons.
She worked as a daycare provider and loved cooking, singing and helping others
She passed away on Aug. 8, at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Batiste Guidry Sr.; her brothers, Emory Bennette, Lyn Lyons, Charles Lyons and Lionel Lyons; and one sister, Marie Lyons.
She leaves to cherish her memory her five sons, Joseph Guidry Jr. of Church Point, Joshua Guidry of Houston, Ronsanta Lyons of San Francisco, Donald Guidry of Houston and Cory Lyons of Crowley; and her daughter, Sheila Guidry of Houston; brothers, Fredrick Lyons of Springfield, Massachusetts, and George Lyons of Crowley; and two sisters, Christine Milstead of Crowley and Sandra Vallien of Houston; and a host of other loving family and friends. Brenda will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Agape New Vision Ministries located at 952 N. Western Ave. Crowley. Funeral services conducted under the leadership of Bishop Joseph Damon will began at 2 p.m. at the church. A burial service will follow at Good Shepard Cemetery in Branch.
Funeral services were entrusted to Evins, Larry & Perry Family Funeral Home Inc. 617 West 4th St Crowley, La. Online condolences to the family and additional service information may be made at www.evinslarryperry.com.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
On Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, Jackie “MeeMaw” Virden traveled home after many years of work for our Heavenly Father. She served her family, friends and community as an unshakable prayer warrior; a faithful, bold woman of God and always standing in the gap for those in spiritual need.
The family invites you to a Hallelujah Party this Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Northside Assembly of God in Crowley. Family and friends will celebrate her life as we fulfill her desire for people to witness God in everything about her. She was adamant for this to be a time of celebration as our Heavenly father welcomes her home.
She will be dearly missed by her three children, Robin Abshire of Crowley, Bobby Crozier and wife Michelle of Crowley and Kelly Donaldson and husband Scott Donaldson of Crowley; sisters, Faye Hoy of Crowley and Maxine Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas; brother, Wes Hall of Puyallup,Washington; seven grandchildren, Sean Abshire and wife Margarita of Chicago, Illinois, Tiffany Doucet and husband Russell II of Rayne, Chelsae Abshire of Crowley, Casey Crozier and wife Mandy of Katy, Texas, Dillon Crozier of Crowley, Cydni Crozier of Crowley and Scott Donaldson Jr. and wife Keri of Lafayette. In addition, she is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, cousins and countless “adopted” children.
She is preceded in death by parents, James Hall Sr. and Essie Gay Hall; brother James Hall Jr.; and grandcat, Punkin.
Memorial donations can be made to Northside Assembly of God where they will be used to continue her Father’s work in Miracle Mission (worldwide missions) and The Way Traning Center (a local rehab center for the Acadiana community that is currently in development).
“I don’t want to leave a minute early or stay a second longer, when God says it’s my time, I am ready.” – Jackie Virden

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Joseph “Joe” Oliver Jr., 83, who died Aug. 19, 2016, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Fr. Michael DeBlanc, associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to the time of service. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Angela S. Oliver of Crowley; three sons, Craig Joseph Oliver of Lafayette, Robert “Chet” Oliver and his wife Cynthia of Rayne and Curt David Oliver of Lafayette; one sister, Betty Autin of Jennings; and two granddaughters, Morgan Kathryn Oliver, and Madeline Elise Oliver.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Adez Meche Oliver Sr.; two sisters, Jackie LeDoux, Verda Hebert; and five brothers, Bob, Claude, Glenn, Robert and Perry Oliver.
The family would like to thank the physicians and staffs of Acadia General Hospital, Lafayette General Hospital-Southwest Campus, and Lafayette General Hospital for their care and kindness.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Funeral Services will be held for Diana K. Mathiew, 62, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Duhon Funeral Home – Crowley Chapel with Deacon Byrne Winn officiating. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, until 9 p.m. with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday at 8 a.m. until just prior to the time of service. Interment will follow the service and will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Mrs. Mathiew passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Mrs. Mathiew enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sewing, crocheting, crafts and craft shows and was a homemaker/mother and was employed as a cafeteria specialist as well as a CCD teacher. Diana will be dearly missed by all who knew loved her.
Diana is survived by her loving and caring husband of 43 ½ years, Wilfred Mathiew of Crowley; children, Heath “Dale” Mathiew and wife Amy of Lyons Point, Marcus Mathiew and his wife Jodie of Lake Arthur and Joseph Sterling Mathiew and his wife Desiree of Lyons Point; grandchildren, Joseph Shay Mathiew, Madalyn Gayle Eta Mathiew, Bailey Marie Mathiew, Dakota Debarge, Kierstin Alexus Mathiew, Marcus Paul Mathiew, Bridget Anjolee Mathiew and Haven Sterling Mathiew; siblings, Percy Kibodeaux and his wife Judy of Crowley, Gwen Kibodeaux and her husband Steven of Crowley, Joanna Smith and her husband Howard “Bee” Smith of Iota, Carla Dean Labove of Crowley and Carl Kibodeaux and his wife Georgette of Crowley; siblings-in-law, Joseph Sidney Mathiew of Crowley, Diana Mathiew Breaux and her husband Michael of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph William Kibodeaux and Ida Guidry Kibodeaux, father-in-law, Sterling Mathiew; mother-in-law, Ann Thibodeaux Mathiew; sisters-in-law, Martha Dodd Mathiew, Lorraine Hutchens-Mathiew and Connie Bertrand Kibodeaux; and one brother-in-law, Larry LaBove.
Pallbearers will be Heath “Dale” Mathiew, Marcus Mathiew, Joseph Sterling Mathiew, Percy Kibodeaux II, Larry Paul LaBove and Carl Joseph Kibodeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Percy Kibodeaux and Carl Joseph Antoine Kibodeaux.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Dr. Stephen Cannon/Crowley Primary Care/Cannon Family Medicine; Acadia General Hospital Staff (ICU), Southwind Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, AMG Specialty Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Burn Unit (ICU); Lafayette General Hospital, Amedisys Home Health Nurses; Iberia General Hospital and the First Option Home Health Nurses.
You may view the obituary sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mrs. Mathiew’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, LLC. (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the passing of our loving father, brother, grandfather and friend, Marcus James “Booger” Bertrand on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the age of 62. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota. Burial will follow in the Maxie Cemetery.
Marcus known to many as “Booger” served proudly in the United States Navy. He was a consultant in the oilfield and was a hardworking man. He enjoyed watching his western movies and when he could he enjoyed riding his Harley. But most of all he enjoyed his free time with his family. He will be truly missed by all the lives he has touched. Marcus’s memory will live on in all who loved him, especially his two sons, Marcus James Ryan Bertrand and Trevor John Bertrand, both of Iota; his brother, Thomas “Wimpy” Bertrand of Iota; his four sisters, Cynthia “Cindy” Bouget of Church Point, Iona “Sissy” Lantz and Nina “Coco” Bertrand, both of Iota, and Marcha “Tino” Wallace of Evangeline; and the two joys of his life his grandchildren, Blair Elizabeth Bertrand and Brantley John Bertrand; as well as extended family and friends.
“The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Dietz Bertrand; wife, Donna Manuel Bertrand; and two brothers, Paul and Dwayne Bertrand.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Iota, 840 Howard Street, (337)779-3083 is in charge of arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Ruby D. Credeur, 87, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne with Rev. Samuel Fontana as celebrant. Visitation will be held at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel-Rayne on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. and will resume on Monday at 8 a.m. until just prior to the time of service. Entombment will follow the church service and will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery # 2 in Rayne. Mrs. Credeur passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2016, at her home in Rayne.
Ruby was a Eucharistic Minister and “Come LORD JESUS Prayer Group” member with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. She was also a longtime employee of the Acadia Parish School Board retiring as a cafeteria manager.
Mrs. Credeur is survived by her children, Karen Hebert and her husband Raymond of Rayne, Sharon Morgan and her husband Murray of Vatican, Brenda Smith of Rayne and Tammy C. Goutreaux and her husband Keith of Estherwood; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Paul Credeur; son, Kenneth Credeur Sr.; son-in-law, Bob Smith; grandson, Alex W. Bertrand Jr.; and one great-grandson, Kaelyn Hebert.
Pallbearers will be Sharon Morgan, Eric Berken, Keith Goutreaux, Phil Hebert, Grayson Myer-Bruce and Kenneth Credeur Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Brenda Smith and Tara Bruce.
Mrs. Credeur’s family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Acadiana and also her granddaughter, Tara, for the care given to their Mother.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be sent to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 in memory of Mrs. Credeur.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mrs. Credeur’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, (337)334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Wanda Gail Redd Kedinger, 72, who died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at her residence in Rayne.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne.
Rev. Samuel Fontana of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Paul Loren Kedinger of Rayne; three sons, Victor Kedinger of Shreveport, Greg Kedinger of Rayne, and Daniel Kedinger and Anna of Lafayette; six grandchildren, Andrew Lemoine, Victoria Kedinger, Ada Kedinger, Abigail Kedinger, Jonah Kedinger and Lydia Kedinger; a step-sister, Claudia Hudgins Colquette of Oakdale; and a step-brother, Harold H. Hudgins III and wife Pam of Arlington, Texas.
Wanda was a long-time journalist and educator, the co-owner and publisher of the Oakdale Beacon and a member of LBWA (LA Business Women’s Association).
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Anila Kedinger; her mother, Ida Mae Blass Hudgins; her father, George William Redd; her step-father, Harold Hudgins II.
A Rosary will be prayed Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
At the request of the family, visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Friday, Aug. 26, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Robert “Tody Boy” Perry, 89, who passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2016, at 7:40 a.m. at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home, Jennings, La.
Chaplain Ron Perry will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Ebenezer.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. until time of services all in the Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley.
Survivors include four nephews, Larry and wife Shirley Perry of Crowley, Ronald and wife Debbie Perry of Alexandria, Dwight and wife Sherrilyn Perry of Lafayette and Ned and wife Debbie Perry of Crowley.
Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eula S. Perry; and one brother, George Perry.
Mr. Perry served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Fred T. Berry Ship in the Asiatic Pacific Area.
You may view the obituary sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Perry’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, LLC. (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Aug. 29, at 12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley for Linda L. Tweedel, 69, who passed away on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at 4:02 a.m. at her daughter’s home in Crowley surrounded by her family.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 in the evening in the Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. Visitation will resume on Monday, Aug. 29, at 8 a.m. until time of services.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, John B. Tweedel of Crowley; two daughters, Tara and husband Randall Credeur of Crowley and Shevonne Tweedel and Jonathan Blanchard of Crowley; one sister, Nadine and husband Larry Primeaux of Lyons Point; four brothers, Richard LaValley of Lafayette, Glenn and wife Stella LaValley of Lafayette, Alan and wife Vanessa LaValley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Shawn LaValley of Rayne; and three grandchildren, Kaleigh Credeur, Joel Credeur and Carson Tweedel.
Pallbearers for the service will be Chad Primeaux, Alan LaValley, Randall Credeur, Jonathan Blanchard, Shawn LaValley and Blane Aucoin. Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Joel Credeur, Carson Tweedel, Keith Primeaux and Brett Primeaux.
Mrs. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rosa May D. LaValley; one brother, Scott LaValley.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry, and express condolences online to Mrs. Tweedel’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, LLC. (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Russell “Buck” LaCombe, 88, who died Aug. 27, 2016, in Iota.
Fr. Jude Thierry, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. At the family’s request, visiting hours were held Monday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
The son of the late Adam Lacombe Sr. and the former Della Fontenot, he was born in Beaumont, Texas, on Oct. 22, 1927. He grew up in Evangeline and attended school in Egan before moving to Lafayette. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during World War II. Buck began working for SLEMCO in March 1951. In 1957, he was transferred to the newly opened SLEMCO office in Crowley where he was the warehouse and crew supervisor. He retired in January 1985 to enjoy his favorite pastimes, his cows and John Deere tractor and showing his grandsons how to weld, do electrical work and fence-making. He also enjoyed the family tradition of Sunday dinners and listening to French music.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara “Bobbie” Hebert LaCombe of Iota; his three children, Charlotte L. McCrory (Mahlon) of Iota, Eugene LaCombe (Janet) of Iota and Bradley LaCombe (Linda) of Crowley; his eight grandchildren, John McCrory (Heather), Myra M. Broussard (Dustin), Kysha L. Simon (Brandon), Wade LaCombe (Kendall), Katie L. Primeaux (Ronald), Stuart LaCombe (Regan), Lauren LaCombe (fiancé Joshua Doucet) and Eric LaCombe; and 10 great-grandchildren, Anna, Elizabeth, and Madeline Broussard, Grace, William, and Maria Simon, Ian and Wyatt LaCombe, Alexis Primeaux and Timothy Strickler.
Mr. LaCombe is preceded in death by his four miscarried children; his parents, one sister, Dorothy Lee LaCombe; and six brothers, Horace “ToTo” LaCombe, Andrus “Blackie” LaCombe, Adam “Butch” LaCombe Jr., Gordon LaCombe, Jimmy LaCombe and Raymond LaCombe.
Pallbearers will be John McCrory, Dustin Broussard, Wade LaCombe, Brandon Simon, Ronald Primeaux, Stuart LaCombe, and Eric LaCombe. Honorary pallbearer will be Joshua Doucet.
A special thanks to Dr. S. Saini and Amedisys Hospice Care staff, especially his nurse, Jennie Lavergne. The family would also like to express their appreciation and gratitude to his caregivers Myrtle Kibodeaux, Janice LeJeune and Frances Guidry.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota.