Lawrence Hebert

November 13, 1931 - May 1, 2026

MAURICE — Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice for Lawrence Hebert, age 94, who passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home with his wife and children by his side.
Deacon Keith Duhon of Our Lady of Prompt Succor will officiate the service. Internment will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Cypress Funeral Home – Maurice on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m.
Lawrence was a 40-year member of the Knight of Columbus, Stanley S. Hebert Sr. Council 8770 of Maurice, LA.
He was born in Maurice, Louisiana and began his career working in the oil field, where he dedicated 24 years before changing paths in 1972 to pursue farming. He began growing rice and soybeans in and around the Maurice–Lafayette area, and the operation quickly grew into a successful family farm. His sons later joined him, working alongside their father to continue what he had built. In 1977, Lawrence and his wife, Velta, were honored as the Maurice Area Farm Family of the Year by the Farmers Home Administration. His grandsons joined him after school and in the summer as soon as they could reach the pedals of the tractor and cherish fond memories of working beside him during rice harvests. Later in life, once he stopped farming, Lawrence had a small crawfish pond which kept him busy and he continued crawfishing until his retirement at the age of 84.
Affectionately known as “Pop Pop” by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, Lawrence found joy in gardening vegetables and flowers, taking special pride in his red roses that continue to bloom along the side of his patio. He and Mom Mom loved dancing and were members of both the Happy Cajuns and The Boat Club, where they spent many Saturday nights dancing and visiting with friends. Above all else, Lawrence’s greatest joy was his family, and nothing brought a bigger smile to his face than spending time with his greatgrandchildren.
He is survived by his devoted wife of over 73 years, Velta Prejean; his sons, Richard Hebert (Tammy), and Randy Hebert (Janine); and his daughter, Christine Duhon. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, who will cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeneus Hebert and the former Editha Broussard, three sisters Emedia Vincent, Regina Girouard and Mildred Trahan; and four brothers, Edlar, Nole, Albert and Nolton Hebert.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jude, Shane, Justin and Cody Hebert and his grandsons by marriage Scotty Thibodeaux, Justin Broussard, and Albert Granger Jr.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Hebert Family to Hospice of Acadiana for the outstanding care and compassion shown to Mr. Hebert and his family during their time of need. Special gratitude is extended to his physician, Dr. Dana Dicharry, Melissa Ducharme, his nurse with Amedisys who cared for him over the last 5 years, and Natalie Grey, his nurse with Hospice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Mauric