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RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Joseph “Blackie” Broussard Jr., 83, of Rayne was celebrated on Friday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne.
Father Samuel Fontana, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served as celebrant. Interment followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 in Rayne.
Visitation was held on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Visitation continued on Friday from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Broussard passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in a Lafayette health care facility.
Mr. Broussard retired as Street Commissioner for the City of Rayne, having also worked for the city as a meter reader and in other capacities. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jeanette Bourque Broussard of Rayne; daughter, Charmin Broussard of Rayne; sons, William Racca and wife Lenette of Rayne, and Curtis Racca and wife Connie of Rayne; grandchildren, Brandon Racca and wife Jessica, Lance Racca and wife Maggie, Spencer Racca and Jake Racca; and great-grandchildren, Madison Racca and Athen Racca.
Preceding Mr. Broussard in death were his parents, Joseph Broussard Sr. and Mary Smith Broussard; and brother, Stephen Broussard.
Serving as pallbearers were Lance Racca, Brandon Racca, Spencer Racca, Jake Racca, Shallon Bourque, and Stacy Bourque.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Judith Broussard Hungerford, 72, has entered the Lord’s Kingdom peacefully after a yearlong battle with cancer at her home. A native of Crowley, Judith married her high school sweetheart and raised her family in Sulphur. She was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. Judith was a loving wife, a supportive mother, and an incredible, grandmother. “Judi” has served the Lord well by serving her family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, Harold L. Hungerford; one daughter, Nicole H. Richard; son-in-law, Kelly B. Richard; and one grandson, Garrett L. Richard; one brother, Dennis R. Broussard of Texas; two nieces; her brother-in-law, Dr. Randy Broussard and wife Sue of Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Susie Broussard of Crowley.
Per her wishes, a small private internment for the immediate family with Fr. Aubrey Guilbeau has been arranged. Her body will be laid to rest near her parents, in Woodlawn Cemetery in South Crowley. God gives his strongest warriors the greatest battles. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at johnsonrobisonfh.net.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Rose Marie Guillory LeDoux announces her passing on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, with loving family by her side. She was 91. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Father Henry Broussard Celebrant.
Rose was a homemaker and loved working in her community. She volunteered as a pink lady at Moosa Memorial. She was spiritual and active in her church. She was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved to bowl. Rose loved to travel and lived life to its fullest. Loved by everyone, she never met a stranger. Her beautiful smile will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Rose was an incredible mom to four children, Kathleen LeDoux Sloane and husband Michael of Crowley, Cindy LeDoux Murphy and husband George of Lake Charles, Jack A. LeDoux and wife Carla of Haynesville and Donald K. LeDoux of Fort Myers, Florida; an amazing grandmother to 13 grandchildren, Todd Sloan and wife Missy, Michael W. Sloane Jr., Catherine “KaKi” Sloane, Kristina L. Sloane, Billie Mick and husband Billy, Kelly Murphy, Jamie M. Williams and husband Jonathan, Brittany A. Murphy, Jack “Boudreaux” LeDoux, Cain Goodfriend, Leann Hensley and husband Riley, Lacy LeJeune and Kristen Marshall and husband Billy; as well as 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Stewart LeDoux; and her parents, Souille and Leta Rozas Guillory.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, Feb. 3, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. until time of services. Father Henry Broussard will recite a Rosary at 6 p.m. Friday.
Pallbearers are Todd Sloane, Michael Sloane Jr., George Murphy, Jonathan Williams, Billy Mick and Jack LeDoux; Honorary Pallbearers are Terry Hensley, Jantz, Jacob, and Mark Sloane and Michael Sloane Sr.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook on www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.

Little Marcus Colt Guidry claimed the title of Rayne’s first born of 2017 when he arrived at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Lafayette.
The son of Marcus and Cassi Guidry of Rayne weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.5 inches at birth.
His mother is the former Cassi Crovetto.
Siblings welcoming their little brother are Abigail and Aubrey Guidry.
Maternal grandparents are Craig and Gayle Crovetto, while paternal grandparents include Wayne and Susie Guillot and Wayne and Phyllis Guidry.
Great-grandparents are Charlie and Barbara Spaetgens.
Marcus and his family will enjoy a number of gifts from area businesses in his honor. See page 16 inside for a complete list of prizes donated by businesses.