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Leana Dutil Suire

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 10:41am

ERATH — Leana Dutil Suire, a resident of Erath, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, at her home. Leana was born in Abbeville and grew up in Erath. She is a 1970 graduate of Erath High School.
She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Suire.
A funeral mass is to be held on Friday, January 31 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott, La (1110 Old Spanish Trail) at 1:30 PM. A rosary will be said by LeBlanc Community Rosary Group. Burial will be held at the church cemetery.
Leana is survived by her husband, Bobby, of 48 years and their son, Matthew Suire, his wife Sabrina, and 3 grandchildren, Olivia, Luke, and Bradley Suire; two sisters Phyllis Dutil Berberich (Joseph) and Janet Dutil Mouton; two nieces, Michelle Hilton (Brett), Camille Mouton Barfield (Kyle); five nephews, Scott Suire (Angela), Colby Berberich (Marianne), Jacob Suire (Hailey), Jordan Suire, and Justin Mouton; along with many great nieces and nephews.
Leana was preceded in death by her parents, J. C and Clara Mae Dutil, and multiple babies from miscarriages, and in-laws, Murphy and Antonia “Toni” Suire.
Her greatest joy was spoiling her son Matthew, her adored grandchildren, and her great nieces and nephews whom she cherished beyond measure. Leana's life revolved around her deep-rooted love for family and friends, and she loved attending all of her grandchildren’s dance recitals, sporting events, and school events. She had a passion for sewing and loved creating things for everyone, especially new babies and young children. She also enjoyed working in her garden and sharing her fruits and vegetables with everyone special to her.
In lieu of a wake, a gathering will follow at the home of Matthew & Sabrina Suire. All are invited to attend.
In lieu of floral donations, the family asks for monetary donations to be made either to St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Scott, LA and/or Steps to Heaven in Abbeville, La.
Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org
Frioux-David Funeral Home, 209 East Putnam Street, Erath, Louisiana 70533, (337) 937-0405 is handling the arrangements.

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 10:07am

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Verna Mae Dubois Sonnier

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 2:47pm

JEANERETTE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Verna Mae Dubois Sonnier, 83, will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist in Jeanerette. Entombment will immediately follow at St. John Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Jeanerette and continue until the time of service. A recitation of the rosary, led by the Catholic Daughters, will be at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Verna Mae Dubois Sonnier was born on May 21, 1941, and died on January 23, 2025, at her residence. She was 83 years old. She was born in Abbeville, LA and lived in Honolulu, Hawaii for 2 years and moved and resided in Jeanerette. She retired from the Iberia Parish School Board as a bus aide after 24 years. She also retired from the family business at Sonnier’s Cracklings in Jeanerette after 52 plus years. She enjoyed being President of Jeanerette Little League Baseball and Softball over several years. She loved going to the casino and playing cards and dominos with her friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Sonnier Guillotte and her husband Richard, of Jeanerette; her daughter-in-law, Charlotte Comeaux Sonnier, of Jeanerette; her granddaughter, Jill Guillotte Derouen and her husband, Jeffrey, of New Iberia; her grandsons, Tyler M. Sonnier of Houma and his significant other, Samatha Leonard and Jace Guillotte of Jeanerette and his significant other, Heather Picard; her great-granddaughters Amelia, Elise, and Evelyn Derouen of New Iberia; and her brother, Dallas Dubois and his wife Martha of Abbeville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Neuville J. Sonnier; her sons Mark E. Sonnier and Keith A. Sonnier, her parents, Maurice and Helena Gilbert and Odey Dubois; her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Paul and Katherine Sonnier; her brothers, Joseph “Dim” L. Dubois, Lovelace “Shine” Dubois and wife Sable, and Odeon “Blackie” Dubois and his wife Lucille.
Pallbearers will be Richard and Jace Guillotte, Tyler Sonnier, Jeffrey Derouen, Randy and Nathan Dubois. 
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky LeBlanc, Isaac Sonnier, Jr., and Dallas Dubois.
Gift bearers will be Amelia, Elise, and Evelyn Derouen.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michelle Menard for caring for Verna for over 10 years. A special thanks to her caregiver, Rosalynn Molison along with Peggy Landry. Also, Nurses Amy and Reese along with CNA, Nichole with Traditions Health Hospice.
Frioux-David Funeral Home, 400 Provost Street, Jeanerette, LA, 337-276-5151, will be handling the arrangements.

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Calvin Williams

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 2:42pm

August 24, 1953 ~ January 22, 2025

ABBEVILLE, La. — Calvin "CW" Williams, 71 died Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Calvin "CW" Williams was born on August 24, 1953, to the union of Lawrence and Lillian C. Williams, Sr., of Abbeville, LA. He was one of eleven children born to this union. Calvin graduated from Abbeville High in 1973. After graduation, he became the third child of the Williams family to enter military service as a soldier in the United States Navy for four years. In 1980, he started working offshore with Texaco as an oilfield mechanic, retiring in 2002 with twenty-two years of service.
Calvin was a member of St. Mary's Congregational Church where he also received Christ. Calvin, like his brother Lawrence loved to bless others with his "down-home" cooking and baking. He would make fruit cobblers and bread from scratch and barbeque for families during times of loss of a loved one. He loved cooking just as much as fishing. The fishpond was his second home and catching sacalait was his specialty. During football season you could catch him watching his favorite team on Sundays, entertaining family, and friends. Being with family and friends meant the world to him, and he loved every minute spending time with us. Calvin had a big heart and was a charitable giver. He gave generously to those in need and charities within the community.
Calvin is survived by his compaion, Ms. Sandrus M. Harrison; his five children, Keiffer Williams (Abbeville, LA), Amber Williams (Youngsville, LA), Kevin Williams (Duson, LA), Jer'Ondrus Williams (Abbeville, LA) and 2nd Class Petty Officer Cal'Niayh H. Williams (San Diego, CA); seven sisters, Juanita Evans, Gloria Briggs, Linda (Melvin, Sr.) Cockrell, Lillian Ann Williams, Laura (Roland, Sr.) Boutte, Lesia Williams all of Abbeville, LA., and Gilda Gregoire (New Iberia, LA.); two brothers, Michael (Felicia) Williams, Sr., and Johnny Andrews all of Abbeville, LA; six grandchildren, Amelia, Kaleigh, Kaden, Keiffer Jr., Abigail, and Brooklyn. He leaves to cherish a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death in by his parents, Lawrence and Lillian C. Williams, Sr.; one sister, Betty Williams; four brothers, George Williams, Lawrence Williams, Jr., Eddie Hills, Jr., and Joseph Andrews; niece, Phoebe Williams; nephews, Curren Joseph, Wilfred Sereal, Jr., Roderick Briggs, and Torlin Williams.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, a celebration of Calvin's life will be held at New Life Church of Abbeville located at 1109 N. Lafitte Rd, in Abbeville, LA. The service will be officiated by Pastor Wayne Landry of Shiloh Baptist Church, Kaplan, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Service will begin at 11:00 AM, with interment immediately following at St. Paul Cemetery.
Arrangemnts coducted by Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, 337-893-4661.

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