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Leah Marie Trahan and Troy Simar Jr. exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, November 18, 2017 during a sunset ceremony at Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island, New Iberia. Judge Durwood Conque officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Linda and Calvin (Woody) Woodruff Jr. of Abbeville and the late Rene Dale Trahan of Kaplan.
Her grandparents are the late Galvez and Wilmae Langlinais Dartez and Sava and Mathilde Adams Trahan, all of Kaplan.
Parents of the groom are Donna and Troy Simar Sr. of St. Martinville and the late Bonnie Olivier of Henderson.
His grandparents are Wayne Simar and Myrtle Delahoussaye Simar and the late Clarence Olivier and Anne Mae Courville of Henderson.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Aaron Lane.
The mother of the bride was escorted by Robert Aymond her son-in-law. She wore an elegant floor length gown of wine chiffon with lace bodice, embellished with beading.
The stepmother of the groom was escorted by her husband, Troy Simar Sr. She wore a cream colored palazzo pants with a lovely v-neck top accented by cream colored sequins.
Escorted by her stepfather, Calvin (Woody) Woodruff Jr., the bride wore a designer gown by Zak Posen in ivory. The gown was a fit and flair style overlaid with vintage lace with an amplified scalloped lace hemline. It also featured a jeweled band at the waist and a chapel train.
For her headpiece, the bride wore a flower crown of greenery including eucalyptus, wax myrtle, burgundy accents, off white roses, and feathers. Her bouquet was a free form arrangement of beautiful earth toned flowers and greenery and pheasant feathers with accents of burgundy and off white. In her bouquet, the bride carried a locket with a picture of her father, which was a gift from her godmother.
Also entwined in her bouquet was a pearl rosary, which was a gift from her mother.
Attending as matron of honor was Tonya Trahan Aymond, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lesley Renee’ Trahan, sister of the bride; Linzy McWorter, Kim Wooten, Ashley Bergeron. The junior bridesmaid was Gabriela Flores, godchild of the groom. They wore floor length gowns in styles of their own choice in colors of biscotti and stone.
The bridesmaids bouquets were also free form bouquets in earth tones and colors of dark green, burgundy and rust.
Best man was Adrian Theriot, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy Simar, Joey Bienvenue, Joe Flores, Olivier Hebert. The junior groomsman was William Simon, godchild of the bride. All members of the wedding party wore western boots.
Flower girl was Annie Simar, cousin of the groom. She was adorable in a lace dress similar to the bride’s and wore a flower crown in her hair. She carried a miniature bird nest with eggs in it. Connor Theriot, godchild of the groom served as ring bearer. He carried a whimsically natural pillow covered in green moss. The rings were attached to the pillow with twine.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Bayless Center at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, which was beautifully decorated with floral arrangements of earth toned flowers in burgundy, rust and off white, greenery and pheasant feathers. Slices of wood were used as the base for centerpieces on tables as well as under the bride’s cake. Mason jars with candles and lanterns were used throughout the reception area.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple will reside in Milton.

Andrea Rhea Fontenot of Erath and Jeremy Allen Waters of Marshall, Missouri are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding.
The couple will exchange vows at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge on Saturday, April 7, 2018.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenn and Cheryl Fontenot of Erath. Her late grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Salathe of New Orleans and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Fontenot of Ville Platte. She is a graduate of Erath High School and LSU Baton Rouge.
The groom-elect is the son of Richard and Debra Waters of Marshall, Missouri. His grandparents are Helen Brandt and the late Henry Brandt of Marshall, Missouri, and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Waters also of Marshall, Missouri. He is a graduate of School of Computers in Baton Rouge.
The couple is employed by ShoppersChoice.com in Baton Rouge.

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Opta J. “Black” LeBlanc,96, will be 3:00PM Tuesday November 28, 2017 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be in David Funeral Home of Erath Monday November 27, 2017 from 3:00PM until 9:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM and will resume Tuesday from 8:00AM until service time.
Black, born in Charonge, and a resident of Erath passed away Thursday November 23, 2017 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette,
He was very proud to be a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII serving with the 21st Infantry in the
Philippines and Japan.
He is survived by a son Blaine Le Blanc of Erath; a daughter Lisa L. Hebert and husband Carl of Erath; brothers Mayo Leblanc of Bridge City, TX and Joseph “Chester” LeBlanc of Abbeville; caregiver Cindy Gautreaux of Abbeville; grandchildren Casey, Ashley, Nicole, Heather, Jordan, and Brittany; great grandchildren 7; numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Elsie Hulin LeBlanc; brothers Obeal Leblanc, Aliba LeBlanc, Ovey LeBlanc, Odile LeBlanc, Otis “Butch” LeBlanc, L.J. LeBlanc, and a sister Olite LeBlanc Delcambre
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533, (337) 937-0405.

June 3, 1920 ~ November 27, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Roy Frederick, 97, who died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Joseph Roy Frederick, Jr., Ryan Frederick, Matt Faulk, Chris Doucet, Justin Manceaux and Kevin Manceaux.
Joseph was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Olita B. Frederick; daughters, Janette F. Trahan of Maurice and Maxine F. Dupuy and her husband Elwood of Lafayette; son, Joseph Roy Frederick, Jr. of Abbeville; four grandchildren, Tricia T. Manceaux and her husband Kevin of Maurice, Ryan J. Frederick and his wife Trina of Abbeville, Jill Doucet and her husband Chris of Abbeville, and Andrea D. Faulk and her husband Matt of Cypress, TX; and great grandchildren, Taylor Laviolette and her husband Jacques, Justin Manceaux, Claire Frederick, Emily Frederick, Ava Grace Faulk, Dane Cessac, Madison Cessac, Blair Doucet and Brenz Doucet.
Joseph was preceded in death by parents, Ulyssee Frederick and the former Daisy Meaux; son, John David Frederick; and brother, Clifford Frederick.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 1:30 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation for caring for Joseph with dignity, dedication, and love.
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.