Gerald James Hebert

New Iberia–  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Gerald James Hebert, 73, on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00PM at St. Peter Catholic Church with Fr. Nathan Comeaux to serve as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 10:00AM until the time of the Mass with a Rosary being prayed at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00AM lead by the Men’s Rosary Group.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Hebert passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Iberia Medical Center.  Mr. Hebert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force.  Gerald was a current member of the American Legion 335 Post where he served as Chaplain.

Gerald graduated from the University of Southwest Louisiana (U.S.L., now U.L.L.) where he received his Bachelors of Economics.  He began his work career as a teacher at Anderson Middle School. From there, he went on to becoming a Mud Engineer for Dresser Magcobar Industries. He also worked as a Deputy for the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department and he worked for the Department of Children and Family Services where he served as a Child Welfare Specialist/Investigator.

In his free time, he was an avid gun enthusiast, collecting and selling guns, attending gun shows, making his own ammunition, and going to the range.  Mr. Hebert enjoyed cars, his favorite being standard transmission BMW’s.  He also enjoyed boating, camping, hunting and fishing.  Gerald was a big music fan and loved attending concerts.  Mr. Hebert was proud of his coin collection. He also enjoyed watching westerns and checking to make sure the guns used in the films were historically accurate.  Above all, he loved his family, especially his 10 grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Marc Hebert and wife Megan of Moss Bluff, Anne Hebert LeBlanc and husband Nicholas of Breaux Bridge, Jennifer Hebert Landry and husband Kirk of New Iberia; grandchildren, Madalyn Hebert, Marc Thomas Hebert II and wife Madison, Adrienne Hebert, Lexie Landry, Lydi Landry, JonRyan Landry, Emma LeBlanc, Gemma Pearson, Elise LeBlanc, Rylie Landry; one great grandson on the way, Kasen Hebert; sister, Cynthia Dake and husband Michael of New Iberia; sister-in-law, Gail Hebert; and significant other, Adriane Robbins of New Iberia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ida Segura Hebert; and his brother, Herbert Hebert.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Marc Hebert, Marc Thomas Hebert II, Nicholas LeBlanc, Kirk Landry, Brett Hebert and David Finley.

As being an advocate for Pro-life during his life, donations in Mr. Hebert’s honor can be made in lieu of flowers to The Unexpected Pregnancy Center, 117 E. Pershing St. New Iberia, La. 70560.

To help keep the community safe we will honor the Louisiana Mandates, all families and their guests are required to wear a face covering while at the funeral home and church. 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.