Ricky John Broussard

Rynella A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, December 5, 2014 at St. Marcellus Catholic Church in Rynella for Ricky John Broussard, 53, who passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 in New Iberia. Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Rev. Eugene Tremie will be the Celebrant. Gift Bearers will be Brooke Broussard, Jade Broussard, and Brandy Simmons. Scriptures will be read by Melissa Broussard and Tammy Bienvenu. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday from 4:30 PM until 10:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM Thursday. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM. A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Ricky was born on October 26, 1961, and was a graduate of New Iberia Senior High. He was co-owner and operator of Square B Farms, and his hobbies included gardening and fishing. Never meeting a stranger, Ricky was always helping others, putting their needs before his own. Ricky was always ready to help out in the Community. He was President of Rynella Ball Park where he also coached. He was involved in the New Iberia Jay-cees serving on local and state boards, also volunteering his services to the 4-H and Boy Scout programs. A lifetime member of St. Marcellus Catholic Church and a member of Cajun Sugar Coop. He was a vendor at area farmers markets and an outstanding young farmer in 1999 local and state levels. He also won hi-yield sugarcane awards for several years. Survivors include his wife, Latica Lasseigne Broussard of New Iberia; sons, Josh Paul Broussard of New Iberia, Trent John Broussard of New Iberia; sister, Patsy Borel and husband, Brent of New Iberia; brother, Patrick Broussard and wife, Melissa of New Iberia; grandchildren, Emaleigh Broussard, Katelynn Landry, Halianna Roberts, and Briannia Roberts; and his father and mother-in-law, Carol and Barbara Lasseigne of Catahoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Stonewall Broussard and Olivia Laviolette Broussard. Pallbearers will be Patrick Broussard, Jonathan Broussard, Brad Broussard, Dean Alber, Leroy Gary, Mark Theriot, Wiley T-Black Theriot, and Clarence Broussard. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Broussard, Trent Broussard, Adam Laviolette Jr., Brent Borel, Carol Lasseigne, Lance Leleux, EJ Broussard, Eddie Paul Romero, Keith Melancon, Jerry Theriot, Jimmy Theriot, and Rene Phillips. To view on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.