Edmond "Ray" Broussard

Loreauville– A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Edmond “Ray” Broussard, Age 90, on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Nativity of Our Lady at 11 a.m. with Father Ed Degeyter as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday; July 8, 2022, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A Rosary will be prayed at Nativity of Our Lady Church prior to the service at 10 a.m.

Edmond "Ray" Broussard - was born in Loreauville on December 16, 1931. Longtime Resident of New Iberia, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, July 5, 2022.

Ray was a hard and enthusiastic worker. He learned many trades over his lifetime. From Welder and Fitter then Draftsman and self-taught Engineer to Computer Expert. If it could be learned, he could be taught. He stated in the daily that he learned every day of his life.

He served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 where he received 3 Stripes, which is still very hard to accomplish.

He and his wife JoAnne raised 10 children and was a teacher to all of them on several levels. He loved telling stories about his Navy days and all his travels and learning experiences.

Ray always had a smile on his face and loved his large family with his whole heart. He had strong opinions and had no problem sharing with others (especially the newspaper) and if you didn't agree, he would give you that "look" - then move on to the next issue at hand.

He was known for his many projects: a Worm Farm, Pecan and Blackberry picking, building a Pontoon Boat in his yard, and the most recent a Water Making Machine.

Ray was a very clever and innovative man. He has a strong legacy that will be passed on through several generations.

Ray is survived by a sister Rita Segura, a sister-in-law Jean Broussard and his nine children: Cynthia Thomas, Mark Broussard (Mary), Charlotte LeBlanc (Blaine), Celeste Jumonville (Albert), Ed Broussard Jr.  (Stacey), John "Neal" Broussard, (Cheli), Camille Theriot (Domino), Louis "Peck" Broussard (Alisa), Matthew Broussard (Sherry). His twenty-five Grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnne N Broussard, parents Isaure B and Rule Broussard, brothers, Oswald Broussard, Lloyd Broussard, and Lee Broussard, sisters Camille M Broussard, Elsie Bazer, Lorraine Breaux, and Juliette Perrin. His daughter Catherine B Champeaux.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Edmond R Broussard's honor to Hospice of Acadiana at https://www.hospiceacadiana.com and Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard at https://avhonorguard.com .

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

David Funeral Home of Loreauville, 116S. Main St. 337-229-8338 is in charge of arrangements.