Elaine Dauterive Martin

Visitation will be held on Sunday November 24, 2013 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a recitation of the rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume on Monday morning at 8:00am until service time.

She was born to the late Robert and Euphamie Dauterive on January 13, 1925 in Loreauville. She was married in 1947 to Earl Martin of Franklin, who preceded her in death in 1951. Mrs. Martin passed away on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 2:20am at Consolata Nursing Home.

Elaine was a devoted mother, loving and selfless grandmother and nanny, cherished sister, honest and trustworthy friend, devout Catholic, and esteemed citizen of her beloved village of Loreauville. She also had a great pair of dancing shoes!

She is survived by her daughter, Julie Oubre and husband Glenn of New Iberia; grandsons, Troy Damian Oubre and wife Cecilia of New Orleans, and Trent Stuart Oubre of Loreauville; great granddaughter, Maiah Isabella Oubre of New Orleans; brother, Larry Dauterive Sr. and wife Dot of New Iberia; and Brooke Delhomme Bourque, who was like a daughter to her.

Along with her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Lester Dauterive Sr., Emmitte Dauterive, and Robert Bobby Dauterive.

Pallbearers will be Troy Oubre, Trent Oubre, Glenn Dauterive standing in for her brother Larry Dauterive Sr., Earl Dauterive standing in for her late brother Emmitte Dauterive, Chris Molbert standing in for her late brother Lester Dauterive Sr., and Vic Breaux standing in for her late brother Bobby Dauterive.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Glenn Oubre,Keith Dauterive, Vance Breaux, Larry Dauterive Sr., Steve Oubre, and Gary Shriglay.

The family would like to thank the staff at Consolata Nursing Home for their care and compassion, and the family and friends for all of the prayers and support.

In lieu of flowers, Donations in Mrs. Martins honor can be made to the St. Josephs Completion Campaign, 117 S. Main St. Loreauville, La. 70552.

David Funeral Home of Loreauville, 118 Main St. (337)229-8338 is in charge of arrangements.