Volzie P. "V.P." Simoneaud

A native of Jeanerette and longtime resident of New Iberia, Mr. Simoneaud died Friday January 7, 2011 at 5:40PM at his residence in New Iberia. He was owner operator of Simoneauds grocery and market from 1954 until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of VFW post 1982 and the American Legion. He was also a member of the St. Peters Mens Vigil Group and an usher at St. Peters Church. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and family gatherings for meals. Mr. Simoneaud was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his sons, Claude Simoneaud and wife, Martha, Roy Simoneaud and wife, Toni, and Wayne Simoneaud and wife, Virginia, all of New Iberia; his sister, Beatrice Eldridge of Jeanerette; grandchildren, Delean Denise DeeDee Dooley and husband Doyle of Youngsville, Jason Lewis Simoneaud of Youngsville, Brandie Kay Lewis and husband, David of New Iberia, David James Simoneaud and wife Starlet of Prairie Ronde, Mandy Angelle Boudreaux and husband, Nick of New Iberia, Carly Alayne Chevalon of New Iberia, Wayne Paul Simoneaud, II of New Iberia, Stuart Michael Simoneaud and wife, Christine of Broussard, Emily Elise Pridgen and husband Jamie of New Iberia, Elliot Thomas Simoneaud and wife, Brooke of Youngsville, Virginia Elise Ginna Judice and husband, Justin of New Iberia, and Katherine Elizabeth Simoneaud and fianc, Rocky LeBlanc of New Iberia; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Simoneaud was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Decuir Simoneaud; parents Dozelia and Margarite Landry Simoneaud, a great grandson Luke Thomas Simoneaud and a sister Bernice Guillotte.

Pallbearers will be Jerret Dooley, Wayne Simoneaud, Stuart Simoneaud, Elliot Simoneaud, David Simoneaud and Jason Simoneaud.

The family of Mr. Simoneaud wishes to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers, Roz Dartez, Elaine Sonnier, Ruth Daniel and Sonja Simoneaux and special thanks to Dr. Carl Ditch.

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