Eunice Leblanc

‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.’
-2 Timothy 4:7

New Iberia- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ms. Eunice LeBlanc, age 96, on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at  2:00PM at St. Peters Catholic Church with Fr. William Blanda to serve as the Celebrant. Reading from scripture will be Cheryl Dauphiney.  Giftbearers will be the great great great nieces and nephews of Ms. Eunice.  Interment will follow at Holy Family Mausoleum.

The family will celebrate her life with visitation beginning on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 9:00AM until 1:30PM with a recitation of the Rosary at 11:00AM. Following the Rosary there will be a Eulogy.

A native of Youngsville and resident of New Iberia, Ms. Eunice LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 8:05PM at her Nephew’s residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Ms. LeBlanc was the epitome of a Fine Southern Lady.  She had grace, charisma, beauty, and style. Her lady like qualities and loving personality earned her many lasting friendships throughout the years.

Ms. Eunice enjoyed traveling. Cruise after cruise, she explored the world with her travelling friends. The world was her oyster and her list of destinations grew.  She visited many states and Caribbean Islands, and even made her way to Spain, Korea, Japan, England, and France just to name a few.

When Ms. Eunice first came to New Iberia in 1934 at the age of 15 Jean and Gerald Patout, owners of the Frederick Hotel, took her under their wing and hired her as the Hostess of the hotel’s restaurant. Her charming personality quickly gained her recognition all around town.   As she continued her career as a waitress at Wilson’s Seafood and Steakhouse under the ownership of Wilson and Eula Viator and Patout’s Restaurant under the ownership of Alex Patout, her number of friends and acquaintances grew tremendously.

As a god fearing woman and devout Catholic Ms. Eunice attended and was a parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She was a very spiritual woman, with an infinite amount of wisdom, and she will be missed by many.

Left to cherish her memory is her Nephew, Craig Lopez and companion Cheryl Dauphiney of New Iberia; Niece, Donna Lopez of Lafayette; eight Great Great Nephew and Nieces, Nicholas Leiker fiancee Carolyn Comeaux of Broussard, Kelli Rae Lopez and companion Jared Trimble of New Iberia, Tyler Lopez of New Iberia, Joseph Weidner and wife Allie of Sulphur, Robert Weidner and wife Rebecca of Kinder, Kim McCoullough and husband Truxton of China, TX., Michelle Borel and husband Andy of Orange, TX., Emily Weidner and fiancé Cody of Ruston; numerous great great great Nieces and Nephews; and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Jada LeBlanc; Mother, Rosa Guilbeau David; Step Father, Nicholas David; Sister, Velta David Lopez; Brother, Sydney LeBlanc; Niece, Beneva Weidner; and Great Great Niece, Janae Borel.

Upholding the honor of Pallbearers are Craig Lopez, Tyler Lopez, Andy Borel, Joseph Weidner, Truxton McCoullough, and Nicholas Leiker.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Kolin McCoullough, Luke McCoullough, Grant Weidner, Taner Savant, Ned Guilbeau, and Robert Weidner.

The family would like to thank Bridgeway Hospice, Dr. Jose Mata and Dr. Carl Ditch and staffs, Garden View Assisted Living, CNA’s, Person Care Attendants, Social Worker, Chaplain, RN’s, and LPN’s for all of their care, compassion, and love given to their Aunt.  Special thanks in heaven to Dr. Kenneth Ritter.

Family and friends wishing to express condolences can visit Ms. LeBlanc's memorial page at www.davidfuneralhome.org .

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., (337)369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.