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December 5, 1919 ~ September 18, 2017

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ivan Joseph Bourque, Sr., 97, who passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jody Bourque, Jared Bourque, Jed Bourque, Josh Bourque, Jace Bourque, and Cade Bourque. Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Pierce and Br. John Joseph (Payton Bourque). Lectors will be his granddaughter, Pamela Fontenot, and his great granddaughters, Hannah Bourque, and Abby Bourque. Gift bearers will be his great grandchildren, Grant and Ashton Bourque.
Ivan was a successful self-made business man. He began in the wholesale business on May 15, 1939, when he was only 19 years old. About a year and a half later, on the day he turned 21 years old, December 5, 1940, he married the former Mary Louise Romero.
He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a charter and past member of the Kaplan Civil Service Board. Ivan was a previous president and organizer of Kaplan Loan Co., a director and organizer of Washington Life Insurance Co. of Lafayette, and a director and organizer of KATC Channel 3 television of Lafayette. He was a co-owner of Bourque-Simon Insurance and served as Councilman for the City of Kaplan for 16 years. He was a previous Jaycee member, a member of the Kaplan Lions Club and served as Club President, and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the Board of Directors for Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital and Kaplan State Bank.
Ivan’s nickname was “BIG”, he had a good heart and always gave good solid advice to his family and friends. His famous saying was “ It is not what you make, it is what you save” and he was a strong believer in the phrase “You must give in order to receive”. Ivan was a very well respected man in the community and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Mary R. Bourque of Kaplan; two sons, Charles Bourque and Joey Bourque and his wife, Charlotte, all of Kaplan; one daughter, Genny and her husband, Russell Pierce of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Mire of Lafayette and Madge Miller of Lake Charles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses Bourque and the former Laura Meaux; three brothers, Jay, Ellis, and Loston Bourque; and one sister, Flo Watkins.
The family wishes to thank all who helped in caring for him, especially his caregivers, Bonnie Benoit, Connie Romero, Drucilla Becker, Karine Baird, Ann D. Meaux. A heartfelt thanks to the staff of Harbor Hospice of Lafayette and Dr. Patel of Kaplan.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 10:00 AM until the procession departs for the church with a rosary being prayed at 11:30 AM.
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 Bourque family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

March 07, 1957 ~ September 16, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Christopher Neil Beraud, 60, who died Saturday, September 16, 2017.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Damian Duhon, Kyle Duhon, Matt Arnett, Adam Arnett, Barrett Beraud and Brad Dowden. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Bordelon, Marty Comeaux, Mark Duhon, Paul Hebert, Rufus Darbonne and Brett Beraud.
Chris was a dedicated Slemco employee where he retired after 30 years of service. Upon retirement, he served Vermilion Parish as a Police Juror, which he enjoyed thoroughly.
Chris was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He loved his family more than anything and his proudest accomplishment were his boys. Chris never met a stranger. He quickly became a friend to all and then fed them. Chris lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing and cooking with all of his hunting buddies. He lived for it. Chris enjoyed all of his many camping trips, where he could spend special times with his family and friends. Every week, he looked forward to his ritual breakfast get-togethers with his classmates.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
He is survived by his loving spouse of 35 years, Stacy Crappell Beraud; three sons, Chad Christopher Beraud and fiancée Abigial Ramirez, Eric James Beraud and Alex Joseph Beraud; mother, Claudette Landry Beraud; brother, Greg Beraud; sisters, Diana “Dee Dee” Beraud Duhon and husband Mark, and Mary Denise Beraud Hebert and husband Paul; mother-in-law, Ruth Toups Crappell; sisters-in-law, Jennifer C. Desonier, Lydia Bordelon and husband Bryan, Mia Crappell and Haroldlyn Comeaux and her husband Marty; seventeen nieces and nephews; seven godchildren; and numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glynn Beraud; sister, Lizabeth Beraud Boudreaux, father-in-law, Harold James Crappell; and brother-in-law, Philip Desonier.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 2:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 12:00 PM.
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.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Edward L. Reed, 87, will be held Wednesday September 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM in David Funeral Home, with Francis Plaisance of Abbeville Church of Christ Officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday September 19, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM, and will continue Wednesday September 20, 2017 from 8:00 AM until time of services. Burial will follow in the LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton La.
Survivors include his companion Willie Primeaux; the mother of his children Roberta Lou Payne Reed; children Guy Lee Reed, Kimberly Reed Shriner, and Todd Reed. His sister Grace Reed Moore; and brother Fabian Reed Jr.; grandchildren Christopher Blake Hargroder, Bryan Jennings Reed, Adam Bryce Reed, Brittney Celeste Reed,  Jordan Leigh Reed, and Kristen Reed Shriner; great grandchildren Gabriella Hargroder, Dhane Hargroder, Madalynn Reed, and Regan Reed.
Mr. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Fabian Reed Sr. and Pauline Chason Reed; his siblings Edwin Reed, Mary Reed Vidrine, Mac Reed, James Reed, Edmund Reed, Adrian Dewey Reed, and John Reed.
Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Hargroder, Bryan Reed, Adam Reed, Kyle Reed, Kevin Landry, and Tim Boudoin.
Condolences may be sent to the Reed family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home 2600 Charity St. Abbeville 337-893-3777 is in charge of arrangements. 

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Christopher Lynn Stephens, age 54, at on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux officiated the services with Fr. Thomas Voorhies co-celebrating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.
A native of Abbeville and resident of Delcambre, Mr. Stephens passed away on Thursday, September, 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette surrounded by his loving family.
Christopher, or “Tis” as he was better known, was born on March 12, 1963 to the late John Coy Stephens, Sr. and Betty Domingue. Christopher was a family man through and through. To him, there was nothing more important in life than family, friends, and good company. He enjoyed visiting with friends and loved ones and telling stories, often humorous ones, about his boys and everything under the sun. Christopher had a passion for sports. Not only did he follow professional teams such as the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints, but he was also very involved with the local football and baseball teams in his community. Christopher had a talent for drawing and woodworking. He was a proud alumni of AHS Class of 81. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, he will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Robin LeBlanc Stephens; sons, Jesse Stephens of New Orleans, Jeffery Stephens (Erica) of El Cajon, CA, Jeremy Stephens (Jessica) of New Orleans, and Noah Leblanc Stephens of Delcambre; brother, John Coy Stephens, Jr. of Erath; sister, Cindy S. Gautreaux of Abbeville; brother-in-law, Scott LeBlanc (Liz) of Delcambre; sisters-in-law, Andrea Dees (Arthur) of New Iberia, Erin Latiolais (Wade) of Youngsville, and Sharon Primeaux (Todd) of Erath; step-sisters, Kristina Thibodeaux and Angela Francois; mother-in-law, Elaine LeBlanc of Delcambre; and grandchildren, Sophie, Ava, Charlie, and baby girl Stephens that is due in November.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Coy Stephens, Sr. and Betty Domingue; step-father, Bill Clement; father-in-law, Paul Dale LeBlanc; brothers, Lawrence Broussard, Jr. and Calvin Stephens; sister, Katherine Stephens; brother-in-law, Leewood Gautreaux; and sister-in-law, Tanaya Stephens.
Pallbearers were Jesse Stephens, Jeffery Stephens, Jeremy Stephens, Noah Stephens, Coy Stephens, Jr., and Charles Choate.
Honorary pallbearers were Caleb Stephens, Timothy Stephens, and Joshua Stephens.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, the staff at Lafayette General, the staff at Concepts of Care, and the staff at the Cancer Center of Acadiana.
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.