Rynella - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Monday, December 7, 2009 at St. Marcellus Catholic Church in Rynella for Warren Joseph Broussard, Sr., 86, who died Friday, December 4, 2009 in New Iberia.
Entombment will follow in St. Edwards Mausoleum.
Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the Celebrant. Readers will be Kathy Broussard and Carlos Broussard. Gift Bearers include Cameron and Gage Broussard.
Born on June 23, 1923 in New Iberia, Mr. Broussard is a retired sugar cane farmer. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his son, Warren Broussard, Jr. and wife Carolyn of New Iberia; grandchildren, Miyoke Broussard, Carlos Broussard, Wilfred Broussard, William Broussard, Andre Broussard; great grandchildren, Cameron Broussard, Maddox, Gage Broussard, Jordan Montgomery, and Walker Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Boutte; parents, Alphe' Brouusard and Anaise Vallot Broussard; son, Wilfred Broussard; brothers, Marcel, John, Lawrence, Clarence, Whitney, and Alpha; sisters, Euphemie Clay and Edna Jeanminette.
Pallbearers will be Carlos Broussard, Andre Broussard, Vincent Broussard, John Broussard, Oran Clay, and Clarence Broussard.
Honorary Pallbearers include Wilfred Broussard, William Broussard, and James "Vin" Broussard.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday at St. Marcellus Catholic Church in Rynella from 8:00 AM until time of service.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.