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DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Geraldine L. LeBlanc at 2:00 pm Monday, May 21, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Readers for the mass will be Amanda Thibodeaux and Joni Fontenot. Keisha LeBlanc and Holli Mire will serve as gift bearers. Mrs. LeBlanc will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum following the mass.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Men’s Rosary Group leading the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Monday from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm.
Geraldine was born March 13, 1933 in Delcambre to the late Raleigh J. LeBlanc and the late Yvonne Landry LeBlanc, and passed away peacefully at her home Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Maw, as she was affectionately known by her family, lived a life of love, a life devoted to God and her family. She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and served in the Ladies Altar Society. She spent time crocheting, playing cards with friends, cooking, and enjoying a cold Miller Lite. She absolutely adored her family and grandchildren, and enjoyed many memorable times sitting by the pool watching them swim. She leaves a legacy of love that will live on the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Ken LeBlanc, Jr. and wife Keisha L. LeBlanc, Linda M. Griffin and husband Nathan Griffin, Anita Louise LeBlanc and Amy L. Corner; eight grandchildren, Matt Griffin, Amanda Thibodeaux and companion Holli Mire, Andy Griffin and wife Dana Griffin, Joni D. Fontenot and husband Luke Fontenot, Joshua D. Dorn, Tyler A. Clemons and fiancé Tori Trahan, Kristopher K. LeBlanc and Kamille A. LeBlanc; seven great grandchildren, Macy, Gabe, Chole and Aiden Griffin, Gavin Thibodeaux, Jake and Owen Fontenot; one great great grandchild, Ellie Hollier; and her sister and brother, Mary Ann Baudoin and husband Bert Baudoin and Charles D. LeBlanc and wife Goldie LeBlanc.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, K. R. LeBlanc; her daughter, Teena L. LeBlanc; and her grandson, JonCade Clemons.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kristopher LeBlanc, Joshua D. Dorn, Tyler A. Clemons, Matt Griffin, Carl Viator and Christopher Gras. Micah Thibodeaux, Andy Griffin and Gavin Thibodeaux will serve as honorary pallbearers.
To view the online obituary and to share memories of Mrs. Geraldine, please visit her memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

ABBEVILLE — Funeral Services for Wilda Broussard Bares, 95, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, LA with Reverent William Schambough Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Sunday, May 20 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 PM, with the recitation of the Holy Rosaryat 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, May 21 from 8:00 am until the time of service.Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
A native of Vermillion Parish, and a resident of the Woodlawn Bridge Community, Wilda was adevoted wife and mother who loved her family whom were always first in her life, especially her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devout member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Ladies Altar Society.
She is survived by her three daughters Patsy B. Hebert and Joan B. Morvant and her husband Billy Morvant all of the Woodlawn Bridge Community, and Aralise B. Whitney and her husband Mark Whitney of Lafayette; her grandchildren David Hebert and his wife Amanda Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jessica Hebert Ward and her husband John Ward, Elizabeth Morvant Gaspard and her husband Chad Gaspard, Angela Morvant LeBlanc and her husband Barry LeBlanc, and Eric Whitney; Nine great grandchildren; and four sisters Joyce Schexnider of Sulphur, LA, Louella (Jimmie) Sonnier of Lafayette, LA,Janet (Carol) Lacy of Scott, LA and Nola Broussard of Milton, LA.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Louis Theo Bares; parents, John Edier and Lorna Landry Broussard; grandchild Charles Louis Whitney; two brothers Francis Fred Broussard of Crowley, and Paul Hugh “Nap” Broussard of Milton; three sisters Tina Simon and Leona “To-Toot” Broussard of Milton, and Mildred Picard of Maurice.
Pallbearers will be Elizabeth M. Gaspard, David Hebert, Angela M. LeBlanc, Matthew Hebert, John Ward, and Eric Whitney. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Morvant, Mark Whitney, Barry LeBlanc, Amanda Hebert and Jessica H. Ward.
The Bares family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Acadiana Home Care, Bridgeway Hospice, and especially to Miss Wilda’s caretakers Ann Perro, Renee Pillette, Juanita Landry, and Fawanda Broussard for their loving care and support.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville, LA (337)893-3777, 2600 Charity St. Abbeville La.70510 is in charge of the local arrangements.

ST. MARTIN PARISH – Shortly before 6:30 am on May 18, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 96 near Capritto 40 Arpent Road in St. Martin Parish.
The crash claimed the lives of 18-year-old Kenneth J. Eaglin II, 18-year-old Dajanee Oliver, and, 37- year-old Latricia L. Savoy, all of St. Martinville.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Eaglin was operating a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu east on LA 96. For unknown reasons, Eaglin’s vehicle crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and struck a 2004 Toyota Rav4, operated by Savoy.
Eaglin and Oliver were not wearing seat belts and suffered fatal injuries. A 16 year old unrestrained passenger in Eaglin’s vehicle was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Savoy was wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries. A 17 year old passenger and a 7 year old passenger in Savoy’s vehicle suffered moderate injuries, and a 6 year old suffered critical injuries. All three were properly restrained, and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
It is unknown if impairment is a factor in the crash. Toxicology samples were obtained and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.
Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired and always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.