Janace Hebert Derise

New Iberia ~ A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Janace Hebert Derise, 86, will be at 1:00PM, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia with Father Randy Courville officiating. A Graveside Service will immediately follow at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia.

Visitation will begin at 6:00PM, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of New Iberia and remain open until 9:00PM. A recitation of the rosary, led by Darlene Emig, will be at 7:00PM. Visitation will reopen at 8:00AM, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and remain open until the time of service.

Mrs. Janace Hebert Derise, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated community member, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Baton Rouge, LA. Born in Charenton, LA, and raised on Weeks Island where she also grew up with the love of her life, Donald. Janace loved traveling to Hawaii, later moving there and marrying her childhood sweetheart in 1958 while he was stationed in Pearl Harbor. Janace cherished her time in Hawaii, where she made lifelong friendships with other military families. She and Donald returned to Louisiana, where Janace devoted herself to education and service. She worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher for the Iberia Parish School Board until May 2023, touching the lives of countless students over her long career. She also pursued higher education at USL, attending night classes for two years while raising her family. Janace was a vibrant and active member of her community, with a passion for sports and service. She played second base on the Lydia Ladies Softball Team and was a dedicated member of a bowling league for nearly four decades. Janace’s involvement extended beyond athletics; she was a member of the Lydia Jaycees and the American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as chairman of the Louisiana Pelican State Girls. Her faith was also a cornerstone of her life, as she taught catechism at St. Nicholas Catholic Church for 22 years and remained a devoted parishioner throughout her life. Janace's kindness, generosity, and steadfast dedication to her family, friends, and community will be deeply missed.

Mrs. Janace Hebert Derise is survived by her husband, Donald W. Derise, of 66 years, her six sons, Donald M. Derise of Lydia, Kevin J. Derise of Scott, Brian T. Derise and his wife Crystal of Lydia, Clint A. Derise and his wife Terri of New Iberia, Blake A. Derise of Lydia, and Kory Derise and his wife Joann of Broussard; one daughter, Tiffany A. Derise and her partner Stanley of New Iberia; two brothers, Kirby P. Hebert and his wife Gracie of New Iberia, and Daniel A. Hebert and his wife Maureen of New Iberia; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald A. and Georgette Hebert; two sisters, Muriel H. Landry and Elda Vera Hebert Myers; and her granddaughter, Stephanie Twitty Worley.

Pallbearers will be Cody Sanamo, Donnie Derise, Stanley Aucoin, Jr., Clint Derise, Blake Derise, and Kory Derise.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Derise and Brian Derise.

Frioux-David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter Street, New Iberia, LA, 337-369-6336, will be handling the service.