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The Krewe of Atlantis held its twenty-first annual ball and pageant on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at The Wyndham Garden Lafayette in Lafayette.
The theme of the ball was Krewe of Atlantis “Salutes Our Troops”.
Reigning over the festivities was Queen Hera XX, Yvette Lantier. She is married to Michael Lantier Sr., has one daughter, Kerry Montz married to Luke, and has one stepdaughter, Melanie Lantier, fiancé to Isaac Almanza, and one stepson, Mickey Lantier, married to Amanda. She has two grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren.
Yvette graduated from USL with a BS in 1975. She is a Retired educator and taught for 35 years in both public and private schools. She is currently a member of the Krewe of Atlantis and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Yvette was escorted by her husband Michael.
Serving as Ball Mistress was Kim Conyers.
Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening was Cindy LeBlanc.

Royal Maids
Royal Maid Dolores Richard represented the United States Marine Corps for the ball. Dolores is married to John and has four children, David, Jan-Scott, Jared and Ben, along with four grandchildren.
Dolores is a retired educator of 32 years from the Lafayette Parish School Board and has a BA in Education from USL. She is a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Krewe of Atlantis, Scott Business Association (SBA) and Krewe of Olympus.
Her hobbies include traveling, reading, attending musicals and plays, antiques, playing cards with friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Dolores was escorted by her husband John.
Royal Maid Helen Kennedy represented the United States Navy during the ball.
Helen is married to Larry Kennedy and has two children, Kyle and Tara, and five grandchildren.
Currently retired, Helen is a graduate of Scott High School and attended USL. She is a member of the Krewe of Atlantis and the Krewe of Olympus. Helen enjoys all ULL sporting events and attending area festivals. Helen was escorted by her husband Larry.
Royal Maid Darlene Savoy represented the United States Army for the ball. Darlene is married to Rodney Savoy and has three children, Brent married to Chasity, Todd married to Teri, and Judson married to Sarah. She also has eight grandchildren.
Darlene is currently employed by the Diocese of Lafayette. She graduated from South Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University.
She is a charter member of the Krewe of Atlantis where she is a Past President and Queen Hera VIII, a member of LeJumelage de Scott, and an oblate of St. Benedict. Her hobbies include Bunco, Pokeno, reading, hand sewing, and spending time with family. Darlene was escorted by her husband Rodney for the ball.
Royal Maid Jeanette Lanclos represented the United States Airforce during the ball. Jeanette is married to Glenn, has two children, Ryan and Rachel, and five grandchildren.
Jeanette is retired and is a member of the Krewe of Atlantis and Sts. Peter and Paul Ladies Alter Society. Her escort for the ball was her husband Glenn.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 1, at 4 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Richard Brian Quebodeaux, 54, who died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Mire.
Entombment is Thursday, March 2, at 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 Mausoleum in Rayne.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Guidry Quebodeaux of Mire; five daughters, Nikki Thibodeaux of Lafayette, Kesha Quebodeaux of Lafayette, Chelsea Nunez of Crowley, Jordan Miller of Rayne and Erin Quebodeaux of Mire; mother, Joyce Thibodeaux of Carencro; two sisters, Jackie Oliver of Scott and Lynn Aube of Jennings; brother, Joey Oliver of Kennewick, Washington.
He was preceded in death by his son, Cory Quebodeaux; father, Stanford Valdetero; and sister, Janice Simar.
The family requested that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Wednesday March 1, from noon to 4 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

Duson - Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 2, at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Betty Ann Trahan Fontenot, 80, who died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 Mausoleum in Rayne.
Fr. Kevin Bordelon, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will be the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include her husband, Prigeon Fontenot Sr. of Duson; daughter, Bernice Fontenot Domingue and husband Mark of Duson; four sons, Ted Fontenot and Martha McBride Fontenot of Rayne, Charles Fontenot and wife Connie Marie Duhon Fontenot of Duson, Stanley Fontenot and wife Janet Breaux Fontenot of Ridge, and Prigeon Fontenot Jr. of Rayne; her twin sister, Betty Lou Granger of Rayne; sister, Louella Clark of Ridge; half-sister, Barbara Trahan of Scott; half-brother, Richard Trahan and wife Debbie of Scott; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Voorhies Trahan and Ella Trahan Trahan; step-mother, Aloncel Trahan- three sisters, Renola Trahan, Anna Mae Nugent and Bernice Trahan; four brothers, Milton Trahan, Adam Trahan, Roy Trahan and Raywood Trahan.
A Rosary was prayed Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
The family requested that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Thursday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.