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Maurice Mayor asks residents to pay attention to pipes as they thaw after freeze

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 10:21am

Ice is finally thawing around Vermilion Parish.
While no major issues have been reported, there may be some lingering effects from the multiple-day freeze. Maurice Mayor Wayne Theriot said some residents may find issues with thawed water pipes.
“As we thaw out from the deep freeze of the last few days,” Theriot said, “we may find that our pipes may have suffered damaged.
“I know because I found one at my house (Thursday) evening.”
If residents find that this is the case, they are asked to please turn off the water at the customer service valve on the line entering into their business or house. If the property owner cannot find the customer service valve, he or she can contact City Hall at 893-6406.
“We will send somebody to turn off the water at the meter,” Theriot said.
If citizens notice water on the street and/or property of another property, they can also contact City Hall.
“The owners may be unaware of a broken pipe,” Theriot said. “Water running from a broken pipe puts a strain on our water system which could impact our pressure and ability to furnish water to our community.”

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Rose C. Doucette

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 8:33am

February 24, 1948 - January 16, 2018

A Funeral Service will be held for Mrs. Rose Carmine Doucette 69, the former Rose C. George at 2:00 P.M. at First Apostolic Church 6017 East Old Spanish Trail-Jeanerette, LA 70544 with Brother Michael Pitre, Sr. officiating.
She will await the resurrection at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery, 206 West Church Street, Delcambre, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will begin on Saturday at Fletcher Funeral Home at 8:00 A.M. until 1:15 P.M.
A native of Delcambre, LA and resident of New Iberia, LA, she passed at 5:38 A.M. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Iberia Medical Center.
Rose was an active member of the First Apostolic Church of New Iberia where she proudly and unselfishly devoted her time as a Sunday School Teacher and Teacher’s Assistant.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Calvin Doucette of New Iberia, LA, one son, Randall Paul Doucette of New Iberia, LA; one daughter, Anastasia Doucette of New Iberia, LA; step-daughter, Cherelle Wiltz of St. Martinville, LA; two brothers; Sylvester George of Delcambre, LA and Richard George (Ada) of Coteau, LA; three sisters; Judy Goudeau and Lucille Ford of Houston, TX, and Verna Jones of Delcambre, LA; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild, one great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge George and Helen Reaux George; four brothers; Eldridge George, Jr., Benjamin George, Anthony George, Sr., James Clayton George and Clement George, Sr.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive New Iberia, Louisiana 70560.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.

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Alfred Thibodeaux, Sr.

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 8:31am

July 2, 1924 ~ January 17, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Alfred Thibodeaux, 93, who died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Greg Cormier officiating the services.
Mr. Thibodeaux served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post #29 for 28 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Joyce T. Perry and his son-in-law Marshall Perry,
Kathryn Nezey (Joseph), and Connie Thibodeaux; son, Alfred Thibodeaux, Jr.; grandchildren, Kimberly Labbe (Jerome), Kodi Perry, Dana Howard, Leon Nezey, Antonio Thibodeaux; and great grandchildren, Avery Labbe, Ryan Labbe, Ryder Thibodeaux, Jaron Hoffpauir and Sahyra Howard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Thibodeaux; parents, Alphonse
Thibodeaux, Sr. and Penny Lemaire Thibodeaux; and siblings, Albert Thibodeaux Sr., Allen
Bert Thibodeaux, Alberta Dennis, Annie Mae Guidry, Alma Johnson and Alphonse Thibodeaux, Jr.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 8:30 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM.
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.

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Eula Mae Jones

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 8:29am

November 5, 1928 ~ January 15, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Eula Mae Primeaux Jones, 89, who died Monday, January 15, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Dr. Rev. Mollie McGee officiating the services.
Eula is survived by her sons, Patrick Lee Jones and wife Linda of Abbeville, and Jack Allen Jones of New Orleans; daughters, Lona J. Huval and husband Ray of Marrero, and Carolyn J. Sagrera and husband Brent of Abbeville; sister, Agnes P. Prince; ten grandchildren; and twenty-four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence William Jones; son, Lawrence “Larry” Jones; parents, Theodore Primeaux and the former Adele Desormeaux; and sisters, Bernice P. Detraz and Ruby P. Demarcy.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
The Jones’ family would like to thank the staff of Eastridge Nursing Center and Hospice of Acadiana for their dedication and love while caring for their mother.
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.

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Huey Perrin

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 8:24am

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, for Huey P. Perrin, 82, who died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath, Louisiana.
Reverend Joel Faulk, Parochial Vicar of St. Pius X Catholic Church, will serve as Celebrant and will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Grace Marie Mailhes Perrin; son, Van P. Perrin and his wife, Maribel; daughter, Azelia Perrin Lee and her husband, David; son, Ivan L. Perrin; six grandchildren, Cory P. Perrin, Miles L. Lee, Leslie G. Simmons, Morley A. Perrin, Rockett Perrin and Macy G. Perrin; three great grandchildren and one sister, Gale Graham.
Preceded in death by his parents, Gladue Perrin and Egles Dubois Perrin and one brother, Roland F. Perrin.
Born in Henry, Louisiana and a resident of Lafayette for over 40 years, Huey was known as “Mickey” as a child, and later in his professional career known as “High Pressure”. A Registered Professional Engineer, he worked for multiple oil and gas companies for 43 years throughout the continental United States. Favorite hobbies of his were golfing, hunting, and fishing with his wife. He was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he adored deeply. Huey was a true gentlemen to his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, friends and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Honored to serve as Pallbearers will be Van Perrin, Ivan Perrin, Cory Perrin, Miles Lee, Rockett Perrin and David Lee.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jonas Perrin and Carson Nunez.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille’s SOUTHSIDE location on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
A Rosary will be prayed for the soul of Huey P. Perrin on Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M. in Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Perrin family to all family, friends and medical staff who supported and assisted in our time of need.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811.

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Vermilion Parish schools will be closed Tuesday

Mon, 01/15/2018 - 4:10pm

Vermilion Parish public schools will be closed on Tuesday, due to the weather.
Also, there will also be no sporting events on Tuesday because the schools are closed.

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Cecil Picard Elementary 2017-2018 Student of the Year, Hailey Lattero (second from left), was recently recognized during a school assembly. To be considered for SOY a student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and score at high levels on standardized tests. The student must display character which includes self-confidence, effort, attitude, relationships with peers and respect for adults. This student has exhibited these attributes and will represent the school at the parish level. Hailey is actively involved in band, 4-H, and Beta. She is pictured with Cecil Picard principal (left) Paulette Gaspard and her parents Megan Bobo and Christian Lattero.

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The 2018 Rene Rost Elementary Student of the Year is selected from our fifth grade class.
This year, the winner is Claire Louise Richard. She is the daughter of Brandi Gaspard and Jeremy Richard.
Claire is an active member of the Rene Rost 4-H and also the RMS Jr. Beta Club. Her extracurricular activities include dancing and softball. She plays the clarinet in the RMS Band. Claire and also enjoys baking. She has participated in pageants and was La Reign de Mardi Gras Queen in 2016. She has maintained Principal’s List throughout her fifth grade school year at Rene Rost.
The 2018 Rene Rost Middle School Student of the Year is selected from our eighth grade class. This year, the winner is Claire Elizabeth Guidry.
She is the daughter of Shannan and Mike Guidry.
Claire is the Rene Rost 4-H Health Chairman, Student Council Vice President, and also the RMS Jr. Beta Club Vice President.
She enjoys dancing classes outside of school. She plays the saxophone in the RMS Band and is a Rene Rost cheerleader. Claire spends much of her free time bonding with her family.
She has maintained Principal’s List throughout her eighth grade school year at Rene Rost.

Students of the Year

Mon, 01/15/2018 - 8:43am
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Catherine Ann Touchet

Sat, 01/13/2018 - 12:11pm

November 24, 1954 ~ January 11, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Catherine Ann Touchet, 63, who died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Minus Touchet of Kaplan; one son, Seth Touchet and his wife, Andrea of New Iberia; one step-son, Brent Touchet of West Lake; her mother, Theresa Trahan of Kaplan; one sister, Theresa Campbell of Kaplan; one brother, William John Campbell of Marrero; and three grandchildren, Emma Touchet, Hunter Touchet, and Serina Touchet.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willis John Campbell.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Touchet family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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