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DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Marie Anite D. Bourque Viator, age 93, at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Thursday from 8:00 am until service time.
A native of Erath and resident of Delcambre, Marie Anite D. Bourque Viator passed away on Monday, December 03, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville surrounded by her loving family.
Better known as “Anite” by family and friends, she was born on December 17, 1924 to the late Ceriac and Laura Menard Decoux, and was one of thirteen children. Anite was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She dedicated her time to being a housewife and caring for her family as well as working for the Iberia Parish School Board for over fifteen years. Anite greatly enjoyed dancing, listening to French music, and baking. She was famous for her delicious homemade bread. Anite will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Linda B. Menard (Charles) of Abbeville, Hilda B. Porter (Lynn) of Abbeville, Charlene B. Hebert (Neil) of Abbeville, Timmy P. Bourque of Erath, and Paul Bourque, Jr. of Delcambre; brother, Lawrence Decoux of Erath; grandchildren, Blair Menard, Boyd Porter, Garrett Hebert, Alaina H. Touchet, Keagan B. LeBlanc, Jacob Paul Bourque, and Gannon Ryan Bourque; and great grandchildren, Elliot Pierce Menard, Kennedi Thibodeaux, John Nicholas Touchet, Meg Touchet, Ana Kate Touchet, Hudson Hebert, Crawford Hebert, Isabelle LeBlanc, and Carlin LeBlanc.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bourque, Sr.; second husband, Louis C. Viator; parents, Ceriac and Laura Menard Decoux; nine brothers; and two sisters.
Pallbearers will be Blair Menard, Garrett Hebert, Boyd Porter, Jacob Bourque, Gannon Bourque, and John Nicholas Touchet.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Eastridge nursing home and the staff of Lamm Hospice for their kindness and support.
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.

Miss Corinne Elyse Thibodeaux and Mr. Brennan Michael Robideaux, high school sweethearts, of Lafayette, Louisiana were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana on Saturday, the first of December at one o’clock in the afternoon. The nuptial Mass was officiated by Reverend Father Louis Richard, the same priest who married the bride’s parents nearly 26 years ago in the same church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thibodeaux of Lafayette, Louisiana. Mrs. Thibodeaux is the former Kimberly Dartez of Maurice, Louisiana
The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Dartez of Maurice, Louisiana and Mr. and Mrs. Emile Thibodeaux of Erath, Louisiana. Miss Thibodeaux is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She is currently an Oncology Nurse at Lafayette General Hospital.
The groom is the son of the Honorable and Mrs. Joel Craig Robideaux of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Mrs. Robideaux is the former Bobette Murtagh. The groom is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. James Murtagh of Baton Rouge, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Robideaux of Lafayette, and Ms. Amy Robideaux of Eunice, Louisiana. Mr. Robideaux is a graduate of St. Thomas More Catholic High School. He currently works in the film and television industry.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown by Anne Barge. The “Giverny” Pearl colored silk satin organza gown was sleeveless with an A line silhouette, illusion bateau neckline and a sweep chapel train. Alencon lace overlays embellished the bodice, waist, middle and bottom edge of the floor length skirt. A wide satin ribbon overlaid with alencon lace accented the natural waist and tied to a long elegant bow at the back of the dress.
She wore a cathedral length veil adorned with alencon lace to complement her wedding ensemble. She carried a natural clutch of white o’hara’s, white majolica’s, white ranunculus, and eucalyptus accented with her “something borrowed”, her mother’s rosary. On her right hand, Corinne wore her paternal great-grandmother’s wedding band set with a blue sapphire stone for her “something blue” and her garter was lined with lace from her mother’s wedding dress for her “something old”.
The bride was attended by maid of honor, Amelia Thibodeaux, sister of the bride. Following in procession were bridesmaids Ann-Kathryn Dartez, cousin of the bride; Rachael Robideaux, sister-in-law of the groom; Kaitlyn O’Brien, Sarah Martin, and Madeleine Breaux. The flower girl was Elouise Randall, cousin of the groom.
Attending as best men were brothers of the groom, Dylan and Luke Robideaux. Groomsmen included Noah Thibodeaux, brother of the bride; Michael Guidroz, Tyler Guidroz, and Robbie Mahtook. Ushers were Steele Becnel, Spencer Chance, Christopher Cook, and Marks Mann. Ring bearer was Mason Murtagh, cousin of the groom.
Serving as lectors were Ann Reneé Chiasson, godmother of the bride; Nannette Murtagh, aunt of the groom and Emily Guidroz, family friend of the groom. Serving as Eucharistic Minister was Debbie Guidroz, family friend of the groom. Serving as gift bearers were Scott Dartez, godfather of the bride and Edward Thibodeaux, uncle of the bride.
Musicians were organist and music director, Tommy Guidry, and trumpeter, Will Green.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette with entertainment provided by the band Three Thirty Seven.
A rehearsal dinner was hosted by parents of the groom on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Jefferson Street Pub catered by Central Pizza in Lafayette.
After a honeymoon to Jamaica, the couple will reside in Maurice, Louisiana.

October 31, 1952 - November 29, 2018

Gilbert Touchet, age 66, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
Gilbert was a loving father to two girls, the baby of all his siblings, and a sweet person to anyone he met. He loved football, being outdoors, and listening to his favorite music.
Survivors include two daughters, Gene’ Luquette and her husband, Cameron, of Youngsville and Madison Touchet of Kaplan; and two sisters, Velma Prejean of Duson and Dolores Theriot and her husband, Willie, of Morgan City.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lucille Touchet; two brothers, Steve and Jerry Touchet; one sister, Shirley Beadle; one infant brother; one half-brother, Clifford Roche; and two half-sisters, Betty Guidry and Helen Richard.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, 4615 North University Avenue, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements.

ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mrs. Ada S. Petry 91, the former Ada Shelvin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church with Rev. Mideate Derouen, officiating.
She will await the resurrection at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church until time of service.
A native and resident of Abbeville, LA. She passed at 8:43 P.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center in Abbeville, LA.
She was a life-long member of Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Kenneth Petry and Ross Petry of Abbeville, LA; two daughters, Jeretha Ardoin (Lionel, Sr.) and Lisa Hill (Richard) of Abbeville, LA; one brother, Herd Shelvin of Abbeville, LA eleven grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Petery; her parents, Goddard Shelvin, Sr. and Olive Leblanc Shelvin; one daughter, Taffy Elaine Chargois; one son, Ivor yPetry; three sisters, Elizabeth Johnson, Ruby Lee Shelvin, and Mamie Shelvin; eight brothers, Wallace Shelvin, Goddard Shelvin, Jr., Ludric Sonnier, Ivory Wilson, Gordy Shelvin, Albert Shelvin, Sr., Wilmer Huntly, and Lover Huntly.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home 1116 Green Street Abbeville, Louisiana 70510. Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.