Laura Lalonde

Leonville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 4, 2006 , at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville for Laura Stoute Lalonde, 76, who died Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Arnaudville. Entombment will follow at St. Leo the Great Mausoleum in Leonville. A hairdresser for 35 years, Mrs. Lalonde was faithful in attending church and volunteered for many church activities. She also attended rosary groups and sang at the nursing home. She was a mighty prayer warrior. Many of her friends and relatives would often go to her in their need of prayer. ?The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Cole and his staff; ?Hospice of Acadiana; ?hospice nurse, Dee Patin; social worker, Lisa Caffery and Mrs. Lalonde's caregiver, Lorena Sam. Survivors include her sister, Jeanette Stoute Guidry and her husband, Stanley Guidry, Sr. of Arnaudville; her beloved nephew, Stanley Guidry, Jr. of Arnaudville and his children, Aaron Guidry of Carencro and Joshua Guidry of Alabama; her beloved niece, Lisa Huval and her husband, ?Randy of Arnaudville and their children, Jamie and Amanda Huval of Arnaudville; and her beloved pet dog, ""Max"". ?Also survived by a host of other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lalonde; four baby sons; her parents, Hulin and Ida Quebedeaux Stoute; and a brother, Joseph Stoute. The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 3:30 PM on Monday, July 3, 2006 until 10:00 PM, at the church hall in Leonville. Visitation will continue Tuesday, July 4, 2006 from 8:00 AM until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Monday. Pellerin Funeral Homes of Breaux Bridge, 332-2111 is in charge of arrangements.