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Erath's Landon Toups: Able to do it all

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 7:52am

Senior predicts good things for Bobcats

Neal McClelland, Sports Writer

ERATH - Landon Toups may be the unsung hero of the Erath football team.
Need an offensive player who will get the job done? Call on Landon Toups.
Need a defensive stalwart who will make a stop when needed? Call Landon Toups.
Need someone who will do anything possible to help Erath win football games? Call Landon Toups.
Whatever your needs are for Erath football, Landon Toups will do what he can, when he can, to the best of his abilities.
And at the same time, remain humble about it.
“I just do whatever my coaches ask of me,” Toups said.
Toups and the Bobcats open the season on Friday at home against the Class 2A Loreauville Tigers.
Kick-off is at 7 p.m.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound senior plays both strong safety and running back for the Bobcats. He’s deceptively fast, running a 4.61-second 40-yard dash, and has some power behind that speed to be able to make tackles on defense and punish would-be tackles on offense.
“Originally, I started as a running back,” Toups said. “But when Trent (Bristow) got a concussion in the scrimmage, and I took over from there.
“I was always in the rotation with the ones (first team), but I never really got the reps because I was always with the first-team defense,” Toups said.
“So, what does the Erath senior like better, offense or defense?
“I like the hype of offense, especially the thrill of scoring touchdowns,” he said. “But I like hitting people. Yeah, I like hitting people.”
Toups played on all the special teams and both offense and defense in the scrimmage two weeks ago. In the jamboree, he again played both ways for the Bobcats.
The two-way athlete credited hard conditioning over the summer as one secret to playing both offense and defense.
“We had a hard summer workout this year,” Toups said. “But being in shape that way, and being in game shape are two different things.”
Toups and the rest of the Bobcats open the season Friday night with a tough match at home against the Loreauville Tigers. This team went to the quarterfinals in Class 2A last season and is a favorite to win District 7-2A and go far in the playoffs again this season.
Toups thinks the Bobcats will have a good season this year to make up for the disappointing season in 2020.
“Last year felt the same because it wasn’t my senior year,” he said. “This year is my senior year, and you have to go all out. You have to because you never know when it could be taken away from you.”
Toups feels that there are many reasons why this season will be different.
“We have 10 seniors who all start and get after it every day as we help the underclassmen learn exactly what Erath football is all about,” he said
What the Erath senior wants this year is on the table.
“I want to win some football games,” Toups said. “Going all out with my brothers on the football team.”

Myrtis Eve Thomas

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 7:48am

Because of COVID, the funeral mass and visitation for Mrytis Thomas will be held privately for her immediate family. Following the mass, all extended family and friends are invited to prayers at her burial site. The family appreciates your understanding.
Myrtis Eve Thomas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 with her loving family at her side. She was 79.
Mrytis, known affectionately as “Maw” to all, was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was a house filled with her family and cooking Sunday dinners for them. Her love for nurturing and caring for everyone made her special and she was the most selfless woman known. No holiday or birthday went without Maw’s special touch whether it was baking birthday cakes, sewing and crafting or long talks with us. She attended every special event for everyone in the family and was so proud of each one of us.
She was without a doubt a Godly woman and a mentor to all. You never felt judged and she always saw the good in everyone. She would even nurture our dying plants back to life, which gardening was a passion of hers. She had a special touch on anyone that met her which left a positive effect on them. She loved saying her rosary and had an undying devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. Her family says she was a mother Mary to all of us. She was one of a kind and her legacy will live on forever.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Toby Thomas and wife Simonne, Dina Dore’ and Andrea T. Broussard and husband Chris; her grandchildren, Kimberly Quibodeaux (Zach), Tucker Landry (Danielle), Garrett Thomas (Kailey), Tailor Broussard and Rhen Broussard; seven great grandchildren, Ann Katherine Reaux, Peyton Reaux, Caroline Thomas, Brooks Thomas, Oakland Thomas, Rikken Landry and Knox Landry; her brother, Carroll Lopez; two aunts, Yvonne Hebert and Lucy Trahan; a sister in law, Venola Bernard; and her Godchildren, Corey Lopez and Julie Hebert.
She is reunited in Heaven with her husband, Huey P. Thomas; her parents, Maxie and Nora Lopez; and her son in law, Mike Dore’.
A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Myrtis will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Myrtis will be laid to rest in the church mausoleum following the mass. The immediate family will gather at 9:00 am and pray the Blessed Rosary at 10:00 am before the mass.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Chris Broussard, Toby Thomas, Garrett Thomas, Tucker Landry, Zach Quibodeaux and Peyton Reaux. Honorary pallbearers are Brooks Thomas, Oakland Thomas, Rikkin Landry, Knox Landry and Carroll Lopez.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Robyn for her care and physical therapy, Concepts of Care, Bridgeway Hospice. And to her sitters, Peyton Reaux, Darlene LeBlanc, Danette Delahoussaye and Bonnie Leleux. We are grateful for all the prayers.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that contributions be made to St. Joseph Diner in Lafayette. We thought this would be the perfect way to honor our mom since she had a love of cooking for family and friends. If you prefer that the family take care of the donation, please not this in your contribution.
Family and friends are encouraged to share the memories and condolences with the family by visiting Mrytis’s memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Lege LeBlanc

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 4:04pm

March 10, 1944 ~ August 31, 2021

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Lege LeBlanc, 77, who died peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home, after a brief battle with cancer. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Betty's grandsons, Phillip LeBlanc, Tyler Harrington, Alex LeBlanc, Landon LeBlanc, Andre' LeBlanc, and son-in-law, Greg Harrington. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandson, Kason LeBlanc, and great grandson, Aiden J. Harrington.
Betty died peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home, after a brief battle with cancer.
Betty was best known in the real estate world as "Mrs. Betty." She owned and operated Betty LeBlanc Realty, where she worked diligently for her clients for the last 30 plus years. She always loved helping people not just find a house, but find a "home." She was a proud woman, a strong woman, a smart woman, and she was definitely a hustler, which she passed on to her kids and grandkids. And more times than not, she got to know her clients so well, that they became her friends for life.
Betty was 77 years old, and lived a long, beautiful and wonderful life filled with lots of love, joy and laughter. She was a great woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She would cook many Sunday dinners for her family, as she was an excellent cook. She always insisted on having all of the holidays at her house, which her family called "home." She had a definite green thumb, loved working in her yard and was very good at keeping her flowers blooming year round.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 59 years, Kelly J. LeBlanc, as well as her children, daughter Sheila LeBlanc Harrington and her spouse, Greg, son Eric S. LeBlanc and his spouse, Melissa Gary LeBlanc, son Branden J. LeBlanc and his spouse, Jessica Schexnider LeBlanc, and son, David B. LeBlanc, her grandchildren to whom she was affectionately known as Nana, Phillip LeBlanc and his wife Makenzie, Tyler Harrington, Alex LeBlanc, Lexi LeBlanc, Kennedy Harrington, Landon LeBlanc, Andre' LeBlanc, Camille LeBlanc, Kason LeBlanc, her great grandson, Aiden J. Harrington, and another great grandchild on the way. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Peggy Palombo and her husband, Stafford Palombo, brother-in-law, Oran Meche, and brother-in-law, Earl LeBlanc.
She was predeceased in death by her father, Murphy Lege and her mother, Louise Hebert Lege Stelly, her brother, Ronald Lege, her in-laws, Clovest 'Tom" and Zoie Broussard LeBlanc, and her sister-in-law, Sandra LeBlanc Meche.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 12:45PM when the procession will depart for the church.
The family would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the staff of Dr. Mark Charbonnet in New Iberia, Nursing Specialties Inc. Hospice Care, as well as all who brought food, texted, left a message or shared a story about Betty, as it has been a great comfort at this difficult time.
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.

Louis Dave Baudoin

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 4:01pm

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Louis Dave Baudoin, 84, will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Broussard Cemetery in Maurice.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 9:00AM until the time of the service with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A native of Maurice and a resident of Erath, Mr. Baudoin died at 9:15PM on Monday, August 30, 2021. He proudly served his country in the US Navy before working at Air Logistics for many years. He loved Cajun Music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He played lead guitar with The FaTras Cajun Show Band at the 1984 Worlds Fair. Mr. Dave enjoyed cooking and entertaining guests. He also loved his 1956 T-Bird.
His is survived by his spouse of 15 years, Linda Hale of Erath; two sons, Blaine M. Baudoin of Erath and Brian D. Baudoin and his wife Shelley of Erath; two sisters, Clara Stelly and Gail Behr; two grandchildren, Ashley Davidson and Zachary Thibodeaux; and three great grandchildren, Tanner, Mason, and Sean.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Elarge Broussard Baudoin; a son, Ricky Baudoin, an infant daughter; and a brother, Oran Baudoin.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Cooper, Bobby Moore, Kenny Hebert, Ian Harrington, Minor Behr, and Curt Menard.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Joe Vice and Shane LeBlanc.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
To help the community stay safe we will honor the August 1, 2021 Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home and church. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

Jim Bradshaw

Louisiana deputies and the Oklahoma outlaw

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 11:01am

Jim Bradshaw, LSN columnist

When officer Plais Horn saw a man climb off a freight train in Opelousas in March 1917, he thought his sharp eye and good memory had helped catch a notorious bank robber.
The Opelousas Star-Progress called the arrest of the man, identified as Joe Davis alias Bill Butler, “probably the biggest capture in the history of local criminal authorities in recent years.”
According to the newspaper report, when the man arrived from Eunice on the freight train, “Horn … always alert, quickly remembered that he had Davis’ picture among the large number of criminals wanted in various sections of the United States.” He arrested him as a “suspicious character.”
When the officer looked up the poster he’d remembered, it showed that Davis was wanted in Oklahoma for train robbery and other crimes and that there was a thousand-dollar reward for him, “dead or alive.”
Davis was worth the big reward. A biographer claims that by age 24 he’d “established a record unsurpassed perhaps in the criminal annals of Oklahoma or any other state.” He didn’t need to rob banks. He came from a wealthy family. The bottom line, according to the biography, was that Davis robbed banks and trains “as much for the thrill as for the money.” (Jerry Thompson, Wrecked Lives and Lost Souls: Joe Lynch Davis and the Last of the Oklahoma Outlaws. University of Oklahoma Press, 2019.)
Horn, who the Star-Progress called “one of the best detectives in the state,” was sure that the big reward would soon be his — but he counted his money too soon.
The problem with this bit of Horn’s detective work was that Davis was already in jail. Nobody’d sent out a new circular after he was arrested in Purcell, Oklahoma, three months earlier. The Norman Transcript said that arrest came after “a ceaseless search” by federal officers who knew where he was all along and kept him under observation until he led them to other members of his gang.
The outlaw was tried, convicted and sentenced to the federal prison at Leavenworth. Kansas, according to Oklahoma newspapers. The Louisiana papers don’t say what happened to the suspicious character arrested here. There’s no report of his being sent to Oklahoma or tried in Louisiana, but a story in the Lafayette Advertiser three years later may offer a clue as to what happened.
The real Davis escaped from his Leavenworth jailers in April 1919 and was on the run again when deputies in Lafayette spotted a man named Almond Cooley walking down Jefferson Street. They immediately arrested him “because he so closely resembles a convict wanted at the U.S. penitentiary at Leavenworth,” the newspaper reported.
Local authorities were sure they had the escapee after making “careful comparisons” to the description sent out by the prison. “The only difference between [Cooley] and the man wanted is that [Cooley] has [a] … scar above his left eye and the [prison] description states that the escaped convict has one under his left eye,” the newspaper said.
Local officials wired the warden at Leavenworth, and held the lookalike in jail until they got an answer. That answer, if there was one, was not reported, but deputies finally figured out that they’d got the wrong man, again.
From the beginning, Cooley maintained he wasn’t Davis. He said he was an itinerant umbrella repairman based in New Orleans, that Cooley was his real name, that he’d never been to Kansas, especially not to Leavenworth, and that he’d never heard of Joe Davis by that name or any of his aliases.
All of which turned out to be true.
Davis was eventually caught again, served out his prison sentence, then turned more or less legitimate. According to the biography, he refused for the rest of his life to talk about his outlaw past or time spent at Leavenworth. He died at age 86 on July 15, 1979, apparently having never set foot in Louisiana.
A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s columns, Cajuns and Other Characters, is now available from Pelican Publishing. You can contact him at jimbradshaw4321@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.

Bryan Golden

Dare to Live Without Limits: Now is the Time

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:48am

Bryan Golden

Do you fret over the past? Do you worry about the future? Do you put things off until you get around to it? Do you avoid dealing with problems? Do you spend today focused on yesterday or tomorrow? Do you spend time worrying? Now is the time to take control of your life.
Now is what matters. Yesterday is over and can’t be changed. Nothing can be accomplished tomorrow because you don’t live in tomorrow. Every day is today. Now is when you can get things done. Now is the time to be proactive.
Now is the time to pursue your goals, solve problems, learn, grow, and improve. Now is the time to stop procrastinating. Now is the time to get the most out of life. Now is the time to develop good habits and break bad ones.
Now is the time to appreciate all of the good in your life. Cultivate your attitude of gratitude each day. Be thankful for all of your blessings. This approach makes each day a better day by feeding your positive attitude.
Now is the time to smile. Smiling boosts your emotions, along with the emotions of those you encounter. Every day is a reason to smile because it is a new beginning. Each day you can choose happiness. Now is the time to take control of your emotions.
Now is the time to let go of the past. The past is over, don’t waste effort lamenting what has already transpired. Don’t allow the past to pollute the present. Learn from the past. The past teaches you what works, and what doesn’t.
Now is the time to take responsibility for your life. Don’t make excuses. Don’t blame other people or circumstances. If you are not happy with your situation, take positive steps to fix it. You are the only one who can make changes to your life.
Now is the time to stop worrying. Worry is like being in a rocking chair; it’s a lot of activity which doesn’t get you anywhere. Replace worry with action. If you are concerned about a situation, do what is necessary to deal with it.
Now is the time to find the solution which exists for each problem. Once a problem is identified, focus your energy on solving it. Complaining about it accomplishes nothing. If you say you can’t do something, you are right. Conversely, if you say you can do something, you are also right.
Now is the time to prepare for tomorrow. You can’t alter the past, but the actions you take today influence what happens in the future. Don’t wait for things to change, do what is necessary to create the change.
Now is the time to grow and improve. Education is a lifetime pursuit. There is always more to learn. Learn from others who are where you want to be. Observe how they have become successful. You can save yourself a lot of time by learning from others experiences.
Now is the time to be aware of your thoughts and self-talk. What you say to yourself determines what you think about. If you are saying things such as, “I can’t do it,” “It won’t work,” “I’m not good enough,” “That’s impossible,” or “Nothing ever works for me,” you are programming your mind for failure.
Now is the time to replace negative self-talk with positive. Tell yourself, “I will do it,” “I can do it,” “I’ll figure out a way to do it,” and “I will succeed.” Program your brain for your desired outcomes.
Now is the time that matters. The actions you take today shape your future. Take positive steps now to make changes, solve problems, and prepare for tomorrow.

Lonnie Pierre LeBlanc

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 9:51am

ERATH — Funeral Services for Lonnie Pierre LeBlanc, 78, will be 1:00PM Thursday September 2, 2021 at David Funeral Home of Erath with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be in David Funeral Home of Erath Wednesday September 1, 2021 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume Thursday from 8:00AM until service time.
Mr. LeBlanc, a native and life resident of Vermilion Parish passed away Monday August 30, 2021 at Lafayette General Hospital. He loved listening and dancing to french music, drinking coffee with his friends at Eddies and spending time with his family.
He is survived by a daughter, Louisa L. Piper and husband Keith Sr. of Erath, a son, Gene Bodin of Delcambre, brother, Allen LeBlanc of New Iberia, step children, Shelia Racca of Texas, Elizabeth Lucas of Kaplan, Geneva Lucas of Kaplan and Dickie Lucas of St. Martinville, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and merous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Newsome LeBlanc, his parents, Etienne and Louisa LeBlanc, brothers, Leewood LeBlanc and Simon LeBlanc and a sister Rita Lou Norris.
Serving as his Pallbearers will be Keith Piper Sr., Keith Piper Jr. Kory Piper, Dickie Lucas, Brett Knapp, and Terry LeBlanc.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
To help the community stay safe we will honor the August 1, 2021 Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home and church. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements. 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533 (337) 937-0405

Anthony Roy Adam, Jr.

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 9:49am

October 7, 1957 ~ August 29, 2021

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Anthony Roy Adam, Jr., 63, who died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Bourque, Jr., Tim Hardy, Stanley Hebert, Patrick Hoyem, Janice Veazy and Scott Zeringue.
Anthony was born in Groves, TX and was known by many names: Anthony, Curly, Paran, Uncle Anthony, Uncle Cowboy and Pops.
Curly was also an avid sports fan. He seldom missed a football game, a baseball game or a NASCAR race. Whether it was Who Dat, or Geaux Tigers, he was most excited to cheer for his grandchildren and grandnephews on the football field or the baseball diamond. He was so proud of them all. Curly started playing pool at early age, which became a huge part of his life. Lifelong friends were made over many games of 8 Ball. Anthony (Curly) is very loved and will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
He is survived by his sisters, Ann Gibson of Spring, TX, Carmen Adam of West Monroe, LA, and Bobbie Jo Touchet of Kaplan; his brothers, Kim Adam of Maurice and Edmond Adam of Kaplan; his stepdaughter, Patrice Hebert and family; his stepson, Durke LeBlanc and family; his step grandchildren, Josh and Mat Ruiz, Haylin, Ty and Marley Clair LeBlanc; his step great grandchildren, Peyton, Avery and Julian Ruiz; his nieces, Christine Cormier, Belinda Roy, Kimberly Dearing, Dani Ahrens, Tiffany Nabors, Randi Moy, and Amy Adam; his god daughter, Crystal Adam; his nephews, Quentin Adam, Joe Diaz, Robert Adam, Edmond Adam, Jr. and Stacy Adam; and his 14 great nieces and nephews who will miss him very much.
He was preceded in death by father Roy Adam, mother Yvonne Duhon and sister Russell Istre. He is survived by many loving family members including his sisters, Ann Gibson of Spring, Texas, Carmen Adam of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Bobbie Jo Touchet of Kaplan. Brothers, Kim Adam of Maurice and Edmond Adam of Kaplan. Stepdaughter, Patrice Hebert and family, Durke LeBlanc and family. Step-Grandchildren, Josh and Mat Ruiz, Haylin, Ty and Marley Clair LeBlanc. Step-Greatgranchildren, Peyton, Avery and Julian Ruiz.
The family would like to send special thanks to the nurses and doctors at both Kaplan Memorial Hospital and Lafayette General ICU for taking care of him, and taking the time to keep us informed of his care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, September 3, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
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 Adam family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Nelson Pierre Touchet

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 9:44am

May 2, 1928 ~ August 28, 2021

ABBEVILLE — Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Nelson Pierre Touchet, 93, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the services.
Nelson was a retired foreman doing oilfield construction. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Anna Lou Hebert Touchet; two sons, Kenneth W. Touchet and his wife, Liz, and Kevin P. Touchet and his wife, Kim; grandchildren, Chasity Touchet, Christopher Touchet and his wife, Dani, Karinda T. Hebert and her husband, Cody, Heather T. Cornner and her husband, Shawn, Krystal T. Strother and her husband, Toby, and Hunter R. Touchet; fourteen great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine Touchet; parents, Galbert Touchet and the former Amanda Leger; brothers, Dalton Touchet and Theobert Touchet; and sisters, Nolia Touchet Bergeron, Neomie Touchet Mailhes, Isabelle Touchet Suire and Antonia Touchet Suire.
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.

Cedric John Gaspard

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 9:29am

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in St. Alphonsus Church for Cedric John Gaspard, 45, who passed away on August 29, 2021.
Reverend Paul Bienvenu, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Cedric was a devoted father and husband. He loved coaching the youth of the community, which includes his children, at North Vermilion Youth Athletic Association. He loved the outdoors and fishing. He was a lover of people and never met a stranger. He loved to cook and feed family and friends. He also enjoyed getting away to the beach with his family every chance he could. He worked for Coburn's Supply for 28 years.
Cedric, a resident of Maurice, was the son of the late John Gaspard and the former Lola Bertrand.
He is survived by his wife, Cartnee Duplechain Gaspard; three children, Drew, Cullen, and Carlee Gaspard; mother, Lola Bertrand Gaspard; brother, Eric Gaspard; God son, Dylan Gaspard; God daughter, Caroline Dugan; mother -in-law and father -in-law Rebecca and Jeffrey Duplechain, and brother-in-law, Jesse Duplechain.
He was preceded in death by his father.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Maurice on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Visiting hours will continue Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Gaspard, Roger Luquette, Brandon Sagrera, Kevin King, Jeffrey Duplechain, Jason Benoit, Ethan Dugan, and Jarrard Broussard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Drew and Cullen Gaspard.
The family requests that everyone wear masks at this time.
The family would like to thank the staff, Rebekah and Tim, and Sister Uyen with Our Lady of Lourdes.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Gaspard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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