Shirley Marie Hernandez

Lafayette – A Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley Marie Hernandez, 82, will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Fr. James Brady officiating. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with a recitation of the rosary lead by her brothers at 6:00PM. Visitation will resume Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 9:00AM until the time of Service.

Shirley was known for her love of cooking and baking and her desserts were always a highlight of any gathering. One of her most remarkable qualities was her ability to forge lifelong friendships. Once she made a friend, it was a bond that lasted a lifetime. Her warm and loving nature made her a cherished companion to many in Lafayette and San Antonio, where she had a wide circle of friends who will deeply miss her presence.

Traveling was another passion that Shirley wholeheartedly embraced. She had the opportunity to explore over 20 countries around the world. In addition to cooking, baking and traveling, Shirley had a zest for life and enjoyed the thrill of visiting the casino. Those who knew her remember her for being independent, generous, successful and kind.

She is survived by three sisters, Ethel Rodriguez and her husband Lawrence of Lafayette, Jenny Bateman of Houma and Joyce Gondron of Loreauville; four brothers, Clifton Gaudet of St. Martinville, Louis Gaudet and his wife Gayle of Lake Charles, Raymond Gaudet of Lafayette and Joseph Gaudet, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Broussard; a sister-in-law, Irmalene Gaudet; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, Sr. and Lelia Berthelot Gaudet; two sisters, Hilda Gaudet and Lillian Fontenot and her husband Billy; a brother, Dennis Gaudet; two sisters-in-law, Claudia Gaudet and Velma Gaudet; two brothers-in-law, Robert Bateman and Allen Gondron; a niece, Deborah B. Hutchinson; and a nephew, Vance J. Rodriguez.

Serving as pall bearers will be her nephews.

Serving as honorary pall bearers will be Clifton Gaudet, Louis Gaudet, Raymond Gaudet, Joseph Gaudet, Jr. and Lawrence Rodriguez.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Briere, physician’s assistant, Eric Buller and the staff at Heart of Hospice for their exceptional care during Shirley’s time with them.

In lieu of flowers and donations, the family asks that donations be made to LARC’s Acadian Village 200 Greenleaf Drive, Lafayette, La 70506.

David Funeral Home 316 Youngsville Hwy Lafayette, La 70508 (377) 837-9887 will be in charge of the arrangements.