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February 9, 1933 ~ August 3, 2019

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Edward Joseph Hebert, 86, who died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Chaplin Mark Broussard officiating the services.
Edward Joseph Hebert was a resident of Abbeville most of his adult life. He served in the Navy for 4 years during the Korean War. He worked in the oilfield a good part of his adult life and retired at age of 62.
He lived his way… His favorite saying was “My way or the Highway.” … He was a tough father and a tougher Boss. He will be remembered by many as the Tough man he was. He lived life his way and he died his way. Rest in Peace and quiet serenity now.
He loved his wife, Joyce of 60 years plus and loved all his kids… all and each in his own way. He loved his grandkids and all his great grandkids. They are his legacy that will carry on his memory.
Edward is survived by his 5 children, Patricia Morlene Hebert Jordan married to Jay Jordan of Mississippi, Charles Edward Hebert married to Debora B Hebert of Zwolle, LA, Joycyln Hebert of Houma, Melinda Frederick married to Nolan Frederick of Willis, TX, and Corey Todd Hebert married to Pam Hebert of Alabama; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Darby Hebert; father, Saul Hebert; mother, Alzina Desormeaux Hebert; brothers, Leo Hebert, Harold Hebert and Jimmy Hebert; and sister, Marlyn Hebert Darby.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM until time of services.
In Lieu of flowers, monetary donations to can be made in Edward J. Hebert’s memory to Lamm Family Care Hospice, 1708 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley LA 70526.
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.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 10:00 am in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice, LA for Albert John Hebert, 101, who died on Tuesday, August 7, 2019 at home.
Reverend Paul Bienvenu, Pastor of St. Alphonsus, will conduct the funeral services.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Mausoleum.
Albert was born in Maurice, Louisiana. He served his country in World War II as a medical technician. He received medals while in Egypt and Libya. He returned to Abbeville where he began farming, becoming the first crawfish farmer in Vermilion Parish. After farming, he became an agent with Union National Life Insurance. His hobbies included gardening and loving his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Albert is survived by his wife, Lucille Frederick, his daughters Dianne Black, Janice Sikes and husband Larry, Joan Casbon and husband Myles, Teresa Crowell and husband Charles, and Elizabeth Baudoin and husband Charles; twelve grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Nolton Hebert and Lawrence Hebert.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennis Albert Hebert and the former Editha Broussard, three sisters, Amedia Vincent, Regina Girouard and Mildred Trahan and two brothers, Edlar Hebert and Nole Hebert.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home – Maurice on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and continue on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 8:00 am until time of service. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, August 9, 2019, at 6:30 pm.
Pallbearers will be Steve Meaux, Jr., Grant Crowell, Anthony Casbon, Michael Casbon, Matthew Casbon and Jack Manson.
Lectors will be Michelle Higgins and Katie Manson. Giftbearers will be Stacy Grizzle, Valerie Schurr, Jeanne Mahoney and Catherine Baudoin.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Hebert Family to Stella Henry for the kindness and compassion given to Mr. Hebert and his family by her during their time of need.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Hebert family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

The Vermilion Parish Police Jury is looking into simplifying the law of parking along side parish roads outside of the city limits.
Around eight to 10 years ago, the police jury adopted a law that says no one can park along side a parish road with the exceptions of farmers, emergency personnel, church services, funerals or an emergency.
Back then, the police jury looked into the law because former police juror T.J. Prejean, who is in the Forked Island /Pecan Island area, was getting complaints of vehicles parked along the road while the owner of the vehicle either fished or crabbed.
The police jury is now looking into its ordinance again in hopes of trying to change it.
Police Jury attorney Paul Moresi III addressed the police jury at Monday night’s meeting about the issue.
“We are trying to clean up the law,” Moresi said. “Just because the police jury says the vehicle is allowed to park on the side of road, and it causes an accident, the police jury is not liable.”
While the ordinance was created to stop vehicles from parking along La. 82, it could also create a problem for the average citizen who is throwing a party at his or her house.
“What happens if someone is throwing a party and guests have to park along side of the road, can they get a ticket?” asked police juror Errol Domingues. “The ordinance make an exception for that?”
Moresi said the way the ordinance is written it does not. If someone parks along side of a parish road for “convenience” they can receive a ticket from the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or State Police.
Moresi advised against putting a “convenience” clause in the ordinance.
He said there is no difference parking on the shoulder to visit your neighbor’s house than it is parking on the shoulder to go fishing.
Domingues said with the way the ordinance is written now, it is against the law to park in your front yard, along the road because of the police jury right-away.
“If someone has a party at their house and a neighbor wants to complain and sees the cars parked along the road, the neighbor can call law enforcement,” said Domingues.
Moresi told the police jury he will continue to look into “cleaning up” the ordinance that addresses residents parking along the road in neighborhoods, as well as, parish and state roads.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a notice of intent (NOI) to reduce the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) alligator hide tag fee from $4 to $3 for the 2020 and 2021 calendar years during its August meeting Thursday (Aug. 1) in New Orleans.
The reduction, approved by the Commission at its Aug.1 meeting in New Orleans, was in response to a request from the Louisiana Alligator Farmers and Ranchers Association as it seeks to fund efforts in support of Louisiana’s alligator industry. Currently, a $4 fee is collected by LDWF for each alligator hide shipped out of state. Each $1 gained from the tag reduction will be directed by industry participants to efforts to keep the alligator market secure and competitive.
“This is an opportunity for LDWF to support an industry that is a vital part of the Louisiana economy,’’ said LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet, a former alligator farmer. “They’re not asking to reduce the tag fee permanently, only for two years. This will provide the alligator industry with the resources needed to make sure they are able to continue to do business globally.’’
Louisiana’s alligator population continues to thrive since it was threatened in the 1960s and 1970s. Estimates had the population at a low of about 100,000 in Louisiana in 1963. Today, that number is about 2 million in the wild in Louisiana. There are an estimated 300,000 more on alligator farms in Louisiana. The alligator was removed from the Endangered Species List in 1987.
The primary reason for the rebound in Louisiana was LDWF’s sustainable use Marsh to Market program, which continues today. When consumers buy alligator products they are actually helping the species to flourish in Louisiana. Much of the money derived from purchasing alligator products goes back into LDWF’s alligator program, which benefits not only the animal but also the coastal habitat where it dwells.
To see the full NOI, go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/action-items .
For more information on Louisiana’s alligator program, go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wildlife/alligator-program or contact Jeb Linscombe at jlinscombe@wlf.la.gov or 337-735-8671.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov. To receive recreational or commercial fishing email and text alerts, signup at http://www.wlf.la.gov/signup.