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UPDATE: Following repair work throughout the night, the Highway 35 bridge just north of Interstate 10 in Rayne that was closed Friday afternoon was reopened Saturday morning to normal traffic.
DOTD made repairs of an eight inch drop in a roadway seam midway through the bridge which is considered to be a result of the extreme heat of the past week. The work crew worked throughout Friday night as they cut out a section along the break and patched the area with road mixture. Inspection of the site will be made on a regular basis to ensure the repair remains in tact.
To ensure motorists were aware of the situation, officers of the Rayne Police Department were on site to divert traffic to other routes.
RAYNE - The Highway 35 bridge just north of Interstate 10 in Rayne has been closed as of Friday afternoon following an inspection by the state's DOTD.
Rayne Police Chief Carrol Stelly stated the bridge has been closed due to an apparent crack in the pavement what is believed to be some type of sinking of the support beams.
Stelly also stated that officers with the Rayne Police Department will be on the scene to divert traffic.
Drivers are advised to take an alternate route and large vehicles (18-wheelers) are reminded to only travel truck routes.
Additional reports will be reported as they become available.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Lena Broussard Navarre, 53, who passed away peacefully of cardiac arrest on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Lena was born at Roswell, New Mexico, on Jan. 20, 1966, and graduated from Crowley High School in 1984.
Pastor Gerard Morgan, from Northside Assembly Of God Church in Crowley, officiated for the services.
Burial was held at the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Lyons Point.
The family requested the visitation to be held on Saturday, July 6, at 8 a.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home - Crowley Chapel.
Lena is survived by her father, Lawrence Joseph Broussard; mother, Lydia Rose Broussard; sister; Suzanne Marie Broussard; brother, Gregory Wayne Broussard; sons, Trevor Cole Navarre and Skylar Andre Navarre; daughter, Salena Alisa Navarre; step-son Colin Ross Navarre; step-daughter, Sarah Amanda Navarre; godchildren Cydni Claire Crozier and Jason Cade Theriot.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joseph Noble Broussard; and her grandmothers, Una Marie Broussard and Lucy Nelson.
Lena loved to laugh and talk with friends and family. She enjoyed drawing, painting, and writing letters, poetry, and notes to loved ones. When it came time to give gifts, it was not unlikely to receive a hand-made gift or card containing personalized drawings and a long and loving note.
She loved singing and brought joy to family gatherings. When she wasn’t seeing if she was still able to lift her fully grown children off the ground, she would be sharing laughter with loved ones. She will be missed by many friends and relatives.
Pallbearers were Trevor Navarre, Skylar Navarre, Lawrence Broussard, Derek Theriot, Colin Navarre and Alisa Navarre.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest register and express condolences online to Mrs. Navarre’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC - Crowley, (337) 783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, is in charge of all of the arrangements.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for Anthony Ray Robichaux, 57, who passed away July 3, 2019, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans.
Fr. Bryce Sibley, pastor Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church, will be officiating the services.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Cajundome Convention Center at 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, and Monday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Tony Robichaux dedicated his life to leading, motivating, and inspiring each and every individual that crossed his path. Off the field, “Pops” loved being with his grandkids and spending time with his family. Family was everything to him. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and so much to so many.
He was a truly patient man that always put Christ first, regardless of the outcome. The greatest gift that “Coach” gave the world is that he set the standard on how to live. We can never repay him for his gifts and words, but we can express how much we love and care about the man we call “Robe” in the way we live our lives.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Colleen Dailey Robichaux; one daughter, Ashley Robichaux Moody and husband, Lon; and two sons, Justin Michael Robichaux and wife Leigh Ann, and Austin Michael Robichaux and wife Sara; his father, Ray Thomas Robichaux; three brothers, Timmy Robichaux and wife Jeanne, Troy Robichaux and wife Melanie, and Michael Robichaux and wife Jessica; eight grandchildren, Ava, Lon Paul, Sylvia, Liam, Olivia, and Levi Moody, Evelyn and Roslyn Robichaux; his in-laws, Richard and Marie Dailey; sister-in- law, Paula Mire and husband Jason; two brothers-in law, Kevin Dailey and wife Lori, and Brian Dailey and wife Susan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Zaunbrecher Robichaux; three brothers, Jody Thomas Robichaux and two infants; one granddaughter, Sophia Moody; his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Anita Zaunbrecher; and his paternal grandparents, Wiltz and Adonia Robichaux.
Pallbearers will be Justin, Austin, Troy, Timmy, Michael Robichaux, and Lon, and Lon Paul Moody.
Honorary pallbearers will be his coaching staff, Chris Domingue, Anthony Babineaux, Jeremy Talbot, Jake Wells, Daniel Freeman, and current and former UL players.
On behalf of the Robichaux family, we would like to take the opportunity to thank Lafayette General and Ochsner Hospitals for their amazing care and hospitality, as well as everyone in Ragin’ Cajun Nation for the community outpour of love, prayer, and support.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., of Crowley: 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313; www.geesey-ferguson.com.
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