Barbara Ann Ozenne Perez

New Iberia– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Barbara Ann Ozenne Perez, age 76, on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2:00PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Keith Landry to serve as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 9:00AM until time of service. A Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Friday at 11:00AM by the Men’s Rosary Group.

A native of St. Martin Parish and resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Perez passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Barbara was a beautiful person with deep faith in God and devoted to her family. She was loved by her many friends and will be remembered for her easy conversations and hearty laughter.

After high school she worked at Iberia Parish Hospital, now Iberia Medical Center. She married, took care of her husband and children. She often had long discussions with friends as they tried to solve all the world’s problems.

Barbara also developed a passion for genealogy, very helpful to many who were tracing their ancestors. As a religion teacher, she shared her faith with young people. Barbara was a gentle, humble, and faithful servant. She will be deeply missed.

A woman of many talents, who was highly involved in many of her children’s successes aside from her own. Her faith served her well during difficult times in her life. She’s a mother who tirelessly worked with her children to achieve their best. She never watched a movie with a bad ending.

She is survived by her children, John J. “Johnny” Perez and wife Jessica of New Iberia, Brian A. Perez and wife Becky of Loreauville, Chad J. Perez of New Iberia, Jeanne M. Perez and fiancé Kirby Ronsonet of Loreauville; grandchildren, Steve Duhon, Julia McNett, Chase Perry, Jeremy Perez, Janie Perez; and multiple great grandchildren; one sister, Debra O. Landry; and sister-in-law, Mary Jane Ozenne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Vedia Perez; parents, Antoine and Genevieve Trosclair Ozenne; and brothers, Arthur Ozenne and Anthony “Tony” Ozenne.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Johnny Perez, Brian Perez, Chad Perez, Kirby Ronsonet, Marty Theriot and Mercury Theriot.

The family would like to thank Maison Teche Nursing Home, Iberia Medical Center and Hospice of Acadiana for their care and compassion.

In order to help keep the community safe we will honor all Louisiana Mandates.  All families and their guests are required to wear a face covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

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