Leroy J. Van Brocklin

Loreauville – Funeral Services will be conducted for Leroy J. Van Brocklin, 88, at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 28, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Deacon Chris Doumit officiating. Burial will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum.

A gathering for family and friends will at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville on Monday, February 28, 2022, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM and a Rosary will be prayed by the Men’s Rosary Group at 10:15 AM.

A native and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Van Brocklin passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 2:58 PM at Iberia Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Loretta Judice Van Brocklin of New Iberia, one son, Kurt Van Brocklin and one daughter, Penni Van Brocklin both of New Iberia.

Mr. Van Brocklin was preceded in death by his parents Percy (Pete) Van Brocklin, Sr. and Palmire Trahan Van Brocklin, one brother, Percy Van Brocklin, Jr. and one sister, Delores Van Brocklin Broussard.

Mr. Van Brocklin was a retired sugarcane farmer.

After his retirement he went to work for oil-related companies.

He enjoyed watching his cowboy movies and listening to country music.  As momma said everything in the movies would just fall without even being touched but it passed his time. He enjoyed meeting with a circle of friends drinking coffee every morning and afternoon trying to solve the problems of the world.

Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

You can 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.