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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Church for Pressley Joseph Broussard, Sr., 90, who passed away on September 30, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Reverend Paul G. Bienvenu will be the Celebrant of the Mass.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Pressley, a lifelong resident of Maurice, was the only child of the late Sidney Broussard and the former Carmelite Duhon.
Upon returning from his WW II service in the Army Air Corps as a T5 Specialist, he began farming with his father, who passed on shortly thereafter, leaving him the sole provider for the family at a very young age of 22. He was a successful rice and bean farmer for over 30 years as well as a successful businessman.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life, and an excellent shot. He traveled all over the country and made lasting friends with whomever he met. These memories he kept and cherished to the end.
Pressley served two terms as a Vermilion Parish Police Juror in the late '60's to early '70's, hard surfacing the majority of the gravel roads in his district. A huge accomplishment for improving our community. He established P&S Auto Parts, Maurice's first auto parts store, in the early 70's with his son, Sidney and managed it until he retired in early 96. He will be sorely missed. Jus qua en se reracount encore, mon pere, "ca vas faire".
He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and a well-respected member of our community.
He is survived by his daughter, Marla Broussard; sons, Randell M. Broussard, Sr. and wife, Lori, Sidney K. Broussard and wife, Cheryl and Pressley J. Broussard, Jr. and wife, Pam. Thirteen grandchildren, Gwen Broussard, Randell M. (Sonny) Broussard, Jr., Tina Broussard, Shawn Broussard, Nick Broussard, Scott Broussard, Jason Broussard, Pressley J. (Joey) Broussard, III, D. Wade Prejean, Jr., Carmelite (Cammie) Miller, Wyatt Broussard and Adam Lee and Abigail Lee; twenty seven great grandchildren; first cousins, Flodry Duhon Campbell and Rita Duhon McDonald whom he regarded as sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 63 years, Florine Mouton Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Maurice on October 3, 2017 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evening in the funeral home. Visiting hours will continue on Wednesday from 9:00 am until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be his eight grandsons. Honorary pallbearer will be Chris Miller.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mr. Lester John Comeaux, age 76, at 11:00 am Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Wednesday with a Rosary at 6:30 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Thursday until service time.
A native and resident of Delcambre, Mr. Comeaux passed away at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Comeaux enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and camping. He also took pleasure in playing his guitar and listening to music. Most enjoyable to him was spending time with his family whom will miss him dearly.
He is survived by his children, Melanie C. LeBlanc and husband Matt; Leslie C. Dartez; Tessie C. Duhon and husband Dean and Claire C. Primeaux and husband Rusty all of Delcambre and Coby J. Comeaux and wife Jennifer of Lafayette; thirteen grandchildren, Marcy C. Landry; Chett M. LeBlanc; Coti L. LeBlanc; Blair Dartez; Cameron Dartez; Kade Dartez; Kenzie C. Trahan; Shay Duhon; Tori Miguez; Reed Miguez; Cohen Comeaux; Ryder Primeaux and Wyatt Primeaux; ten great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren and two brothers, Allen Comeaux and wife Barbara of Delcambre and Eugene Comeaux and wife Zita of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marana Picard Comeaux; one daughter, Brandi C. Miguez; parents, Rene and Eleda Blanchard Comeaux and one brother, Minos Comeaux.
Pallbearers will be Chett LeBlanc, Cade Dartez, Gerard Vincnet, Trey Theriot, Jason Trahan and Colby Williams.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

69th Louisiana Cattle Festival Queen - The Louisiana Cattle Festival Pageants were held on Sept. 9, 2017 at Abbeville High School.
The young ladies from around the state competed in interview and on-stage modeling vying for the title of the 69th Miss Louisiana Cattle Festival Queen. Gabrielle Guilbeau of Lafayette captured the title as the 69th Miss to reign over the 2017 Louisiana Cattle Festival that will be held Oct. 13 through October 15. Gabrielle is the 18-year-old daughter of Clyde and Karen Guilbeau. She is currently attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Following the festival, Gabrielle will have the opportunity to travel the state representing and promoting the festival and the Cattle Industry. In January she will have the honor of representing the City of Abbeville and Louisiana Cattle Festival at the Mystic Krewe's Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C. Gabrielle would like to invite everyone to join her at this year Festival for lots of fun and great music.