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Miss Emily Sagrera and Mr. Zachary Pitre were united in holy matrimony during a nuptial mass at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church on the ULL campus in Lafayette, LA on December 28, 2018.
The Very Reverend Michael Craig Scott, V F, friend of the bride, officiated the wedding mass. Concelebrant was Reverend Andrew Schumacher, friend of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sagrera of Abbeville, Grandparents are Una Baudoin and the late Curley Baudoin, the late Bill Vega, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Walter T. Sagrera.
Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pitre of Lafayette. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Buller of Ville Platte and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Pitre of Lafayette.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Dustin Stout, Emma Guidry, and Laura Couvillion Humble.
Readings were given by Jessica Vallot, Lance Strother, and Rebekah Dornier.
Gift bearers were Alana Coates, daughter of the bride’s late godmother, Maria Vega Lambert, and Erin Bordelon, daughter of the groom’s late godmother, Rita Buller Keller.
The bride was escorted by her father. Her gown was adorned with luxurious scalloped lace and a satin belt separated the classic chiffon skirt from the elegant top. Multiple pearl button closures added a flirty touch to the back of her sheath gown. The bride carried a bouquet of ivory hydrangeas and mauve roses.
Kathryn Hoag, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Anne Elyse Pitre, sister of the groom, and Kappa Delta Sorority Sisters, Dannon Dauzat, Ashlyn Dupre, Lexi Sonnier and Julia Price. The bridal attendants wore burgundy one-shouldered evening gowns. They carried bouquets similar to the bride’s.
Flower girls were Ava Hoag, niece and godchild of the bride and Evelyn Lebouef, godchild of the bride. They carried smaller versions of the bride and bridemaids bouquets.
The mother of the bride wore a dark jade evening gown with silver crystals on the cuffs of the long sleeves.
Dr. Josh Pitre served as his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were Andrew Stevenson, Joseph ‘Joby’ LaBruzzo, Jr., Alexander Stringer, Alex Frederick, friends of the groom, and Nicholas Hoag, brother-in-law of the bride.
Ushers were Dane Adams, Charles ‘Charlie’ Padgett, friends of the groom and Christopher Broussard, friend of the bride. Ring bearers were Jacob Pitre, nephew and godchild of the groom and Andrew Hoag, nephew of the bride.
The mother of the groom wore a navy floor-length gown with a sequin lace bodice with three-quarter sleeves.
A reception was held immediately following the ceremony in the Atchafalaya Ball Room in ULL’s student union.
The couple will reside in Maurice, LA.
The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner on December 27, 2018 at Jeanmard Hall in Lafayette, LA.

DELCAMBRE – Clyde Joseph Terrebonne, age 74, passed away on December 22, 2018, after years of battling congestive heart failure, in the comfort of his residence in Erath surrounded by his family.
Son of the late Rene “Flat” and Luce Viator Terrebonne, Clyde was the oldest of two children. He leaves behind one brother, Joel Terrebonne.
Clyde worked in the oilfield for over 50 years, traveling the world extensively for his profession and making countless friends throughout the world. His love for his family knew no bounds and he was one of the most generous and selfless men you could ever encounter. Clyde loved to entertain and make people smile. He enjoyed his swimming pool, making rosaries, family time, playing a round of golf, and cooking (especially breakfast) where he could cook the perfect egg. Clyde was known as Big Kahuna”, which means “Wise Man.”
Clyde married Maudrey LeMaire Terrebonne in April of 1963 and had three beautiful children. Maudrey passed away in 1997.Clyde married Melinda Trahan in February of 2011.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 7 years, Melinda Terrebonne of Erath; one son and daughter-in-law, Neil Terrebonne and his wife Stacey of Erath; two daughters and sons-in law, Dawn T. Lerette and husband Derrick of Maurice and Natalie T. Wise and husband Greg of Monroe; grandchildren, Jordy Mitchell and wife Kaleigh, Garth Mitchell and fiancée Chasity Theriot, Mindi Mitchell, Maci Terrebonne and significant other John Oquinn, and Neili Terrebonne; one great granddaughter, Remi Oquinn, and one great granddaughter coming in April 2019, Arlyn Mitchell.
Clyde also leaves behind his stepchildren, whom he loved dearly. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, stepsons, Knight Viator, Kahn Viator and his wife Regan, and Keye Viator and his wife Lacie; two stepdaughters, Makayla Viator and Miranda Viator; and step grandchildren, Miya and Celenna Roy, Kia Viator, Penelope Viator, Laelynn Viator, and Kayze Viator.
Clyde also spent 12 years with Ms. Cynthia Delcambre after the death of his first wife. An extended family developed and he was their “Pa Clyde.” They remained close to him until the day he died. They are Michelle and Randy LeBlanc and their children, Jhy, Tren, and Trey LeBlanc; Nicole and Kurt Trahan and their children, Jaci and Judd Trahan, and Jenee and Mark Trahan and their children; Blair Sellers and Landon Trahan.
Clyde’s godchildren are, Robin Martin Smith, Tommy Terrebonne, Lori Haynes, Randy Bouillion, and Cordell Delcambre.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Terrebonne, Cordell Delcambre, Chad Bouillion, Knight Viator, Judd Trahan, Jhy LeBlanc, Tren LeBlanc, and Trey LeBlanc.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. James Dobbs, his cardiologist, which worked so feverishly to control his condition. Thanks also to Heart of Hospice, Hospice of Acadiana, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held to celebrate his beautiful life on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre with Fr. Bill Melancon officiating. Interment will follow at the church mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Friday from 9:00 am until service time. A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 am on Friday.
To view the on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

August 29, 1925 ~ December 20, 2018

KAPLAN — Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Garland Stelly, 93, who died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He was laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers were Marty Hebert, Wyatt Garrard, Grady Dumond, Gaige Trahan, Kohner Trahan, and Shannon Trahan. Paul Broussard and Carol Trahan served as honorary pallbearers.
Garland was a lifelong Rice Farmer in Vermilion Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1942. He was also a lifetime member of the Cattlemen’s Association. He belonged to many other social organizations including the ASCS and Democratic Committees, as well as the FHA Board and the Rice Council.
He is survived by his two grandchildren, Bobbie Lane Trahan of Johnson Bayou and Shannon Carol Trahan and his wife, Michelle of Devers, TX; four great grandchildren, Wyatt Garrard, Gaige Trahan, Kohner Trahan, and Caleb Tripp; his companion, Norma Gaspard of Forked Island; and his son-in-law, Carol Trahan of Johnson Bayou.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willa Mae Stelly; one son, Karl Stelly; one daughter, Phyllis Trahan; his parents, Ned Stelly and the former Annie Mae Broussard; one sister, Oline Broussard; and his godchild, Marshall Hebert.
The visitation was observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 8:00 AM until the services.
All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Stelly family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.