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Patty Sue Labit

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 9:18am

June 20, 1962 ~ December 10, 2023

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Patty Sue Labit, 61, who passed on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers are Dayten Matthew, Waylon Quibodeaux, Joshua Touchet, Drake Duhon, Peyton Durke, and Nicholas Nugier. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Labit and Emmett Quibodeaux.
If you knew Patty Sue, then you know she was a woman that listened more than she spoke! She was modest and never needed any more than what she had in life. She would welcome anyone into her home or arms and they became her family too. She was a mother, “Meme”, daughter, sister, friend and much more! She was a devoted grandmother to her babies. She was an adopted “Meme” to every child that crossed her path, and most of them did not even know she had a real name! She was known for her fried pork chops and chicken!!! But the one thing she will leave us all behind with, is her love! She loved beyond measure and judged no one. She was a simple woman with a heart of gold. She loved and cared for everyone and never asked for anything in return.
She is survived by her daughter, Skyla L. Quibodeaux (Waylon); son, Louis M. Hebert. Jr.; grandchildren, Dayten J. Matthew (Kayli), Demi R. Matthew, Eva R. Quibodeaux, and Emmett P. Quibodeaux, and one great granddaughter due in March, Nolan S. Matthew; siblings, Cindy D. Labit, Lisa M. Broussard, Gerald J. Labit, Tammie L. Labit, Kelly M. Labit, and Shannon L. Motty (Dane).
She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Courvelle Labit; father, Theo Gerald Labit; brother, Gregory M. Labit; godson, Clay A. Durke; and nephew, Jeremiah J. Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 9:30 AM until time of services. A rosary being prayed at 12:30 PM.
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.

Members of the Abbeville Fire Department conduct training at the new facility, which is
located on West Port Street in Abbeville.

Vermilion Parish fire training center up, running

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 12:24pm

Departments already utilizing facility that opened last week

In the past, firefighters in Vermilion Parish had to leave the parish to have access to a training facility.
As of this week, that level of training can be done right here in the parish.
Construction on the Vermilion Parish Police Jury’s fire training building on West Port Street in Abbeville, next to the LSU AgCenter extension office, has been completed. All 15 fire departments in the parish will have access to the facility. Multiple departments have utilized the building recently, including the Abbeville Fire Department, the Kaplan Fire Department and the 7th Ward Volunteer Fire Department.
“It’s been what we hoped it would be and more,” Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire said Wednesday morning. “There’s so many different drills and things we can do. The younger guys can get some actual hands-on experience.”
Featuring a smoke room, prop room, and a three-story tower, this will be a first-of-its-kind opportunity for firefighters to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios.
“We’ve never had something where we can train in all different stuff,” Mire said. “Now, we do. There are multiple things that we can do. This morning, they were doing search-and-rescue drills. The crews were going in with the smoke machine. You couldn’t see anything, but they would go in and search for the prop.”
Doris Langlinais, the fire coordinator for the police jury, said this is an enormous step for the parish. Langlinais also serves as the chief of the 7th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and is a member of the Abbeville Fire Department.
“It’s something that has been needed in Vermilion Parish for decades,” Langlinais said. “This is a place for Vermilion Parish firefighters to get hands-on training without having to leave Vermilion Parish to go to training facilities in other parishes.”
With many of the parish’s firefighters being volunteers, saving time on travel is crucial.
“This is an opportunity for them to stay close to their area,” Langlinais said, “without being too far outside their response area.”
From those who have used it, the response has been positive.
“The guys love it,” Mire said. “It’s so much more realistic training than we had before.”
Mire thanked the members of the police jury for taking this step.
“We’re extremely thankful to the jury,” Mire said. “We’ve been after this for a long time. They saw our vision and were able to make it happen.”
The police jury budgeted $686,000 for the project. Langlinais said that it did come in under that budget. Forgoing the purchase of two fire trucks helped fund the project. Each year, the police jury, which collects the tax, purchases a fire truck or a department on a rotating basis.
“They are taking two years of trucks to help cover this project,” Langlinais said. “I know some may look at it like we’re losing two trucks, but with what we are gaining with this facility, it is so valuable.
“This will help train those men and women who are on the trucks.”
While This training will help improve fire insurance rating, parishwide, and it will also help create more cohesion among the departments.
“The more training we do,” Mire said, “the better the fire rating will be. We work with Leblanc, Maurice and Erath. Their guys and my guys only meet up if we’re at a structure fire. Now, we can have multiple departments that work and train together. We’ll know what everyone can do when we make this split-second decision, and guys will know they have each other’s backs.”
Langlinais agreed.
“It’s not uncommon to go to a building fire,” Langlinais said, “and there be three or four different departments there. This will help us better work together when there is an emergency.”
Departments will be able to book and schedule time at the facility. Several parish departments have already been active at the training center this week. That’s just the beginning of what this will mean for firefighters in the parish.
“The police jury purchased something that met our needs,” Langlinais said. “For the next few decades, this is something that fire departments will benefit from. We have a place to get some realistic, hands-on training. We will be able to get the training hours from this facility that will help the parish’s fire insurance rating.
“This is a huge win for us.”

Jim Bradshaw

Where cowboys fought giant crabs?

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 12:19pm

Jim Bradshaw, LSN columnist

Abbeville was up in arms in December 1954, over a national magazine article in which community leaders claimed the town, and all of Vermilion Parish, were portrayed as “a mucky swamp” inhabited only by those strong enough to wrestle an alligator, which they often had to do.
The article, entitled “Mysterious Marshes,” was written by Ben Lucien Burman and published in Collier’s Weekly Magazine. Burman was known for a series of children’s books that told fanciful tales of animals living in the fictional Catfish Bend. Mississippi. Abbeviile’s leaders claimed his Vermilion Parish story was not only just as fanciful, but insulting to the people and damaging to the parish.
The lead illustration showed a man poling a pirogue “in a bayou near Abbeville” which the article said was “deep in the heart of the vast Louisiana marsh country.”
Burman’s article opened with this description: “Along the Gulf of Mexico where the pelicans dive and the porpoises play lies a vast area of the United States unknown to most travelers, so strange, so different from the rest of the country that it might as well be located on another planet. Over 4.000,000 acres in extent — almost as large as Massachusetts or New Jersey — it is a region of strange peoples and strange creatures, of buried pirate treasure and black magic. .... It is a place where even nature is bizarre, for the earth itself has not decided whether it is land or water.
“It is a land where cowboys who speak only French ride horses over oyster beds instead of open range and fight off giant crabs and leeches; a land where a man can stray for only a moment and never be seen again.”
The rest of the article was of a similar bent, and prompted Abbeville mayor Roy Theriot to demand a retraction of the entire article. He said that “in fairness to the people, a photographer should be sent to take pictures of the real Vermilion Parish.”
Burmon’s article, Theriot wrote to Collier’s editor Paul C. Smith, “stirred our people in an attitude of enmity towards everything your magazine stands for.”
He said the article was “a grave injustice to our beautiful parish and especially to its thousands of inhabitants who have worked so hard to make it one of the richest and most progressive parishes in the state of Louisiana.” The “unfounded article,” he said, was “an insult to … the wonderful people of Vermilion parish whose living standards are the envy of all who visit south Louisiana.
Jimmy Vorhoff, who later became mayor and was then president of the Abbeville Chamber of Commerce, also demanded a retraction. H claimed Burmon had heard a handful of old stories about voodoo and pirate treasure and swamp life, but “did not investigate the legends handed down though generations” and “portrayed them as conditions existing today.”
This, Vorhoff said, created “a vast misrepresentation of facts.”
That wasn’t the first or last time that “outsiders” latched on to folklore and legend to tell about the place and people of south Louisiana. Until modern times, writers tended to portray south Louisiana in a poor light. English-speaking writers just didn’t understand the people or the culture of French Louisiana, and the people here didn’t give a hoot whether they understood or not.
For example, Timothy F. Reilly studied accounts of Acadians in the 1800s, as seen through the eyes of English-speaking visitors and reported his findings in a series of articles in the Attakapas Gazette magazine in the 1970s. He found that “the sharpest criticism … was often penned by authors least acquainted with their topic.”
In this instance, there was no apology and no retraction from Collier’s, which was probably a good thing. Retractions often tend to simply repeat the offensive language, spreading it all over again.
You can contact Jim Bradshaw at jimbradshaw4321@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.

Bryan Golden

Struggle

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 12:18pm

Bryan Golden

Struggle is a normal part of existence. The only way of avoiding struggle is by never trying to do anything new, not learning, not growing, or not caring about your future. In order to have a rewarding life, you will have to deal with struggle.
Struggle has a destructive impact only when it causes you to give up. Throughout history, no one ever accomplished anything without experiencing some type of struggle. As much as we would all like to experience instant success, it rarely, if ever happens.
You do yourself a disservice when you seek the path of least resistance in response to struggle. Easy routes do not lead to satisfying rewards. Therefore, struggle is not something to be avoided but an indication you are on track to something worthwhile.
Unless you understand the significance of struggle, you may become frustrated. Frustration leads to discouragement, which can cause you to abandon goals. Think of struggle as a test to see how badly you really want to reach your destination. People who don’t have a strong enough desire will give up.
Time is a component of struggle. When results take longer than expected, you become impatient. Impatience is an intrinsic human tendency. When you can’t reach your goal fast enough, you feel you are struggling. If you succeeded at the first attempt, there would be no struggle.
Uncertainty is another part of struggle. If you could be guaranteed of success, then you wouldn’t feel as if you were struggling. Problems arise because you don’t have a guarantee that your efforts will ultimately pay off. Uncertainty contributes to your stress.
Expectation is yet one more component. We all have a picture in our minds of how things should go. When events don’t go as expected, you feel you are struggling. There is nothing wrong with having expectations. However, if a situation doesn’t evolve as expected, you shouldn’t become disillusioned.
Setbacks contribute to a struggle. You are making great progress. Then, unexpectedly, and without warning, you stumble and fall. It can be such a struggle to get back up. Setbacks are part of achievement. Their occurrence doesn’t indicate failure. Setbacks denote progress.
Inasmuch as struggle is normal, it can be very draining. You want to take steps to keep yourself going, especially when you feel exhausted. Struggle needs to be dealt with proactively. Don’t just ignore it with the hope it will go away.
Through struggle you become stronger. Learning and growth occur in response to struggle. An infant struggles with learning how to walk before she takes her first steps. A student spends many hours studying in the struggle to gain knowledge. An athlete devotes himself to endless practice, struggling to become better.
Here are some steps you can take to avoid becoming overwhelmed by your struggle. First and foremost is never give up. When you give up, you guarantee you will never reach your destination. When the going gets tough, get tougher. Redouble your resolve to succeed.
Determination is the fuel that will keep you moving forward. You can’t get through a struggle without it. Stay focused on your goal. When you reach it, all of your struggling will have paid off.
Constantly stoke the fire of your desire. Visualize success and how good it will feel. You can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. If you trip and fall, get right back up. Don’t stop. Use any setbacks as stepping stones.
Everyone struggles. Those who succeed aren’t special, they just have determination. They never, ever, give up. When you are struggling, you’re on the road to success. Just smile and keep going.

Abbeville man on Bicycle Killed in Vermillion Parish Crash

Mon, 12/11/2023 - 12:01pm

ABBEVILLE – On December 10, 2023, shortly after 7 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a serious injury crash involving a bicyclist on Louisiana Highway 82 near Louisiana Highway 690.
The crash ultimately claimed the life of 61-year-old Darrell Boudreaux of Abbeville.
The preliminary investigation revealed Boudreaux was eastbound on LA Hwy 82 while riding a bicycle. At the same time, a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling east, approaching Boudreaux. For reasons still under investigation, the Dodge struck the rear of the bicycle.
Boudreaux suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died. The driver of the Dodge was properly restrained and suffered no injuries.
The driver of the Dodge was determined not to be impaired and voluntarily submitted to a toxicology sample for analysis. A toxicology sample will be collected from Boudreaux for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troop I has investigated 50 fatal crashes resulting in 55 fatalities in 2023.

Pic (l to r): SLCC Chancellor Dr. Vincent June, SLCC IAMT Instructor Jed Patout, ExxonMobil’s John Diez, SLCC Gulf Area Campus Director Lawana Stokes, ExxonMobil’s Brandon Maxwell, and Vermilion Parish Police Juror Ron Darby

South Louisiana Community College Receives ExxonMobil Endowed Scholarship for Industrial/ Agriculture Mechanics Technology Students

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:47am

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is proud to announce the establishment of the ExxonMobil Endowed Scholarship, a generous contribution of $20,000 from ExxonMobil, aimed at supporting students pursuing careers in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology at the College’s Gulf Area Campus in Vermilion Parish. This partnership reaffirms SLCC and ExxonMobil's commitment to fostering education and building a skilled workforce in the local community.
Dr. Vincent June, Chancellor of South Louisiana Community College, expressed his gratitude for ExxonMobil's support, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with ExxonMobil in providing our students with the opportunity to excel in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology. This endowed scholarship will open doors for aspiring students and empower them to contribute to the growth and sustainability of our local industries."
The endowed scholarship will be eligible for one-to-one state matching funds through the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund (BoRSF). Once fully matched, the funds will be invested, and annual scholarship disbursements will be made from the income. The scholarship will live in perpetuity, and over time will assist hundreds of students majoring in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology.
Recently, ExxonMobil announced a carbon capture project that will transport and store up to 2 million metric tons a year of CO2 from CF industries' manufacturing site in Donaldsonville, and up to 800,000 metric tons a year from Nucor's direct reduced iron facility in Convent. This aligns with Louisiana's ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
Carbon capture and storage are pivotal technologies in the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions, and ExxonMobil focuses on making them accessible to hard-to-abate sectors which include transportation, manufacturing and power generation.
“We recognize the important role education plays in the development and deployment of lower-emission technologies,” said Joe Colletti, ExxonMobil, Louisiana Asset Manager. “This scholarship provides students with the resources needed to excel and cultivates the next generation of skilled professionals to further establish Louisiana as a leader in the energy sector for years to come.”
Louisiana is also home to ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge integrated refining, chemicals, and lubricants complex, which stands as the state's largest manufacturing employer. The ExxonMobil Endowed Scholarship is a significant step towards ensuring a bright future for students pursuing careers in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology. SLCC extends its heartfelt appreciation to ExxonMobil for their dedication to education and the community.

Fr. Floyd Joseph Calais

Services set for Father Floyd Joseph Calais

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:38am

Funeral Services have been announced for Fr. Floyd Joseph Calais, who died at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
He was 97 years old and a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette for 73 years.
Ordained as a priest in 1950, Fr. Calais served at churches in Abbeville, New Iberia, Melville and Richard.
A wake service will be held at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Lafayette on Monday, Dec. 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Liturgy of the Word Service and Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Laura Huval will provide music. The wake service will be live-streamed on the Diocese of Lafayette Facebook page.
The Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
Priests from the Diocese of Lafayette will gather to concelebrate. Due to the limited seating capacity at Holy Cross Catholic Church, overflow seating will be available with a live stream at the Calais Center next to the church.
Burial will take place at Saint Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Cecilia, La.
Martin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Betty Lou Parish Amos

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 9:08am

ABBEVILLE — A home-going celebration of life for Mrs. Betty Lou Amos 85, the former Betty Lou Parish, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church (1515 Israel Parker Drive) with Rev. John Allen, officiating.
Visitation hours will be observed at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, December 9, 2023, beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
She will await the resurrection in Saint Paul Cemetery (515 Jacqulyn Drive) in Abbeville, LA.
Betty was a resident of (Mouton Cove) Abbeville, LA. She transitioned at 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at The Carpenter House of Saint Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA, with her loving husband by her side.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband: Booker Amos of Abbeville, LA; one son: Clarence James Hebert (Tina) of Houston, TX; a son she reared as her own: Tyrin Doucette of Abbeville, LA; one sister: Kay Wilson of Abbeville, LA; two grandchildren: Jason Pena and Kristine Zepada (Robert); three great-grandchildren: Brielle Zepeda, Ariana Zepeda, and Lexie Pena; brothers she was reared with: Ronald Lapoint, Jack Lapoint (Teresa), and Danny Lapoint (Barbara).
She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence Parish and Ella Lapoint Parish.
Active pallbearers are Jason Pena, Deron Sinegal, Ronald Sinegal, Eldridge Harrison, Joseph Joiner, and Spencer Cormier.
Honorary pallbearers are Ronald Lapoint, Danny Lapoint, and Jack Lapoint.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-369-3341) 609 W. Admiral Doyle Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Norman Levine, Sr.

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 9:07am

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Norman Levine, Sr., 80, will be held at 11 a.m. at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church (101 N. Leonard Ave) with Rev. Francois-Sainte-Marie, Celebrant, officiating.
Visitation hours will be observed at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church on Saturday, December 9, 2023, beginning at 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 A.M.
Entombment will follow at Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum (515 Jacqulyn Drive) in Abbeville, LA.
Norman was a resident of Abbeville, LA. He transitioned at 5:42 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family.
"Stormy" as he was known by many, was an outgoing family-oriented man. He loved hunting, fishing, and recycling. He was known as the “jack of all trades” because of his ability to fix anything that was broken. He had a love for his family especially his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He will truly be missed by all who loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife: Maxine W. Levine of Abbeville, LA; two daughters: Koatrina Levine (Zachary Bernard) of Abbeville, LA and Terri Brailey (Rickey) of Youngsville, LA; one son: Norman Levine, Jr. (Roxanne) of Abbeville, LA; four sisters: Louella Collins, Linda Thibeaux (CJ) both of Abbeville, LA, Joyce Greene, and Ada Greene both of New Iberia, LA; sisters-in-law: Shirley Levine of Abbeville, LA, Martha Levine of Opelousas, LA, Bertha Turner of Carencro, LA, Alice Williams, and Gloria Williams, both of Kaplan, LA; two godchildren: Earn Ursin, Sr., and Iris Stagg; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Langdon Levine, Jr., and Nolia Petry Levine; grandson: Norman Levine, III; three sisters: Daisy Ursin, Lilly Harrison, and Esther Levine; six brothers: Floyd Levine, Warren Levine, Sr., Ellis Levine, Worris Levine, Sr., Enrick Levine, Sr. ,and Earvin Levine; seven brothers-in-law: Albert Collins, Earn Ursin, Sr., Oscar Harrison, Noah Williams, Jr., Willie J. Williams, Allen Chambers, and Joseph N. Williams; three sisters-in-law: Catherine Levine, Betty Lou Williams Chambers, and Ruth Williams; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Noah Williams, Sr., and Dorothy Williams.
Active pallbearers are Eldridge Harrison, Archie Hebert, Ronnie Augustus, Albert Ursin, Jr., George Petry, and Lance Chambers.
Honorary pallbearers are Carl Ursin, Alexander Ursin, Brandon Mitchell, Warren Levine, Jr., Worris Levine, Jr., Zachary Bernard, Rickey Brailey, Milton Mitchell, Jr., Earn Ursin, Jr., Patrick Chambers, Sr., Darrell Chambers, and Jason Mitchell.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-369-3341) 609 W. Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.

Barbara Book Miguez

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 3:20pm

May 20, 1951 - December 1, 2023

ABBEVILLE — Barbara Book Miguez, age 72, passed away peacefully at Abbeville General Hospital on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Abbeville.
Barbara Book Miguez was born on May 20, 1951, in Kirkland, Washington and she was a longtime resident of Abbeville. She always loved to travel and looked forward to every chance at exploring new places, whether it was the beaches in California, the hills of Tennessee or the places close to home. She was quite the adventurer from the beginning being born and partially raised in Kirkland, Washington, lived in Whittier, California and eventually migrated to Abbeville, Louisiana where she fell in love with the culture, cuisine and the warm reception that she felt from the people shortly after arriving. Louisiana always felt like home to her and she always referred to herself as "Cajun" but regardless of where she came from or went to, she always managed to make lifelong friends while delivering smiles along the way. She was always ready to visit over a cup of coffee and enjoyed any time she had with her children, grandchildren and friends where she could tell stories about her past, her family history and the many adventures she'd embarked on. She treasured the BBQ's, cookouts and Holiday get-togethers which usually went down at Paul and Stacey's, where a good ole practical joke was brewing for her to end up on the receiving end but it didn’t matter because she was there for the fun first but the food lastly. Her sense of humor was larger than life but her appetite for Cajun food was much bigger and all close to her will agree. Barbara had a huge love for animals and worked with the animal rescue to help foster or save misplaced animals for several years. There were always multiple pets at her home that she dearly loved and considered part of her family. In her free time, she enjoyed playing games on Facebook, chatting with old friends and enjoying all of the great food that south Louisiana has to offer. She was a very loving and compassionate person and every gesture or gift, big or small meant the world to her and she never came short on showing how thankful she truly was. She adored her children more than words could ever describe, she was so proud of them all and always took time to tell everyone how amazing each one of them were in their own unique way. Her five children were brought into this world and raised with her unconditional love, compassion, support and her amazing will that always persevered through all of life’s ups, downs and unexpected turns. These are the priceless gifts that she gave to each one of them while preparing them for their own lives and challenges. Words can never express what an amazing person Mrs. Barbara Miguez is. She will always be loved, remembered and sorrowfully missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Fly High Blackhawk.
Barbara is survived by her beloved life partner of 36 years, Larry Joseph Trim; her children, David William Miguez of Bryan, TX, Eleanor Miguez Luquette (Shannon) of Abbeville, LA, Shawna Marie Miguez of Abbeville, LA, Paul William Miguez (Stacey) of Abbeville, LA, Robbie William Miguez (Nola) of Erath, LA; her grandchildren, Latesia Renee “Peanut” Lormand, Juan Paul Garza, Brianna Lynn Shugart, Dallas Ray Miguez, Lorraine Marie Garza, Alyssa Jane Blood, Kristen Lauren “Bebop” Miguez, Isaiah Michael “Zai” Miguez, Paul William “Bubba” Miguez Jr., and Keva Marie "Ke-Ke” Miguez; her great-grandchildren, Aliahna Lormand, Trey Lormand Jr., Paisley Lormand, Charlie Lormand, Harper Meaux, Grace Ann Blood, Ezra Jacobs; her step-father, Bill Cottrell; as well as her siblings, Don G. Book (Bette) of Erath, LA and Dan Book (Kathy) of St. George, UT.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eustice Paul Miguez, Sr.; her mother, Eleanor Book Cottrell; her step-father, Bill Cottrell; her grandchildren, Jade Mikel Luquette and Christian Lynn Luquette; her brother, David Book; her great aunt, Martha Hatling; as well as her great uncle, Gustav Hatling.
The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Abbeville General Hospital 2nd floor ICU as well as the 3rd floor and ER staff for the care and compassion they offered Barbara Book Miguez and her family during her time of need.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

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