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A funeral service will be celebrated Monday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Sterling J. Delcambre, 84, who passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette.
Visitation will be observed on Monday, March 12, from 8 a.m. until the time of services, at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
Internment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia.
Reverend Father Steve C. LeBlanc, pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, will officiate.
Sterling was the only child of Elinor and Nellie Babineaux Delcambre, born on Sept. 8, 1933. He graduated from New Iberia Senior High School in 1952, and Spencer Business College in 1953.
Sterling loved coaching and umpiring baseball from T-Ball to American Legion. He was an accomplished pitcher, a “lefty” in his own right, and was signed to the St. Louis Cardinals. Sterling chose not to accept this offer in order to be married and remain close to family.
He was an avid golfer, one his sons could never beat. Sterling also enjoyed gardening, sharing his abundant bounty with family, friends and neighbors over the years. He worked in retailing for over 40 years, managing and owning stores throughout southwest Louisiana and in neighboring states.
Sterling is survived by his daughter, Ramona Viguerie and husband Bob of Lafayette; three sons, Michael Delcambre of Sulphur, Thomas Delcambre of New Orleans and Kendall Delcambre of Lafayette; six grandchildren, Joseph Delcambre, Sarah Palmer and husband John, Matthew Viguerie and wife Liz, Ben Delcambre, David Delcambre and Layla Fontenot and husband Greg; seven great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Fisher, Jackson, Mason, Harper, Copeland and Braylon; a great-grandson on the way and numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 62 years, Grace Broussard Delcambre.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank his wonderful caregivers and friends at Brookdale Assisted Living, where he resided after his wife’s death until just a few months ago. As well as, a special thank you to Bill Verret, Thelma Doughty and Todd Broussard for their much appreciated help and support through the years. As dear friends, there are not enough words to say thank you to the family of Jimmy Laviolette for their friendship and kindness.
Our family extends a gracious gratitude of appreciation to Amelia Manor Nursing Home and Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate and comforting care during our father’s last days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sterling’s name to Lafayette Little League, 4400-A Ambassador Caffery Parkway, #316, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-504-2582, www.lafayettelittleleague.net.
Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St., 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Chester Benjamin “Benny” Thibodeaux II announces his passing on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 83.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.
Inurnment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Msgr. Romero officiating.
Benny will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Rothie Ann Fuselier Thibodeaux, and his nine children, Benjy, Paul and wife Jennifer, Darryl, David, Renee, Michael and wife Loriann, Michelle Soileaux and husband Henry, Robert and Ann Stelly.
Benny will also be fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren; sister, Joyce C. Thibodeaux; brother, Thomas R. Thibodeaux and wife Debbie; as well as extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Benjamin Thibodeaux and Joyce Wyble Thibodeaux.
Dr. Benny Thibodeaux was a respected and loved optometrist for 58 years. He was a long-time member of Rayne Lions Club as well as an avid golfer and enjoyed the outdoors.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, March 9, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and continue on Saturday, March 10, from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Msgr. Romero will recite a rosary at 6 p.m. Friday.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 W. Laurel Ave., (337) 457-3371, was in charge of arrangements.
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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Loyce Bernard announces her passing from this life on March 6, 2018, at the age of 83.
Loyce was born in Hathaway to Theodore Edalgo and Ethel Tupper Edalgo on Aug. 25, 1934. She was a homemaker and dedicated her life to caring for her family. Loyce loved visiting with her family and friends. She was a kind and loving person and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Loyce is survived by her son, Steven Stelly (Wedna) of LeBlanc; her daughter, Geraldine Charpentier of Elton; her step-son, Harry Lee Bernard (Edna) of Carencro; her step-daughter, Elaine Romero (Daniel) of Rayne; her sister, Joyce Daigle of Evangeline; her nine grandchildren; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Loyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alcee Bernard; her parents, Theodore and Ethel Edalgo; her brother, Ray Edalgo; her two sisters, Edith Deaville and Arline Stakes.
Funeral services for Loyce Bernard, 83, of Jennings will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Friday, March 9, at 10 a.m. with Reverend Lloyd Bassoo officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Thursday, March 8, from 2:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.. Visitation will resume on Friday, March 9, at 8 a.m. and continue until the time of her service at 10 a.m.
Loyce will be laid to rest in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Carencro following her service.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.
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