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Weddings


Neuville - Fontenot

Lacey Teresa Neuville and Gene Reginald “Reggie” Fontenot Jr. were married on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Loreauville. The bride is the daughter of Glenda Neuville of New Iberia and Kerry Neuville of New Iberia and the groom is the son of Lisa and Gene Fontenot Sr. of Jeanerette. Officiating at the double-ring ceremony was the Rev. Ed Degeyter.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:09 PM CST


Thomas - Clark

Tasha Shawnell Thomas and Brian Christopher Clark were married on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in New Iberia. The bride is the daughter of Billy Bowers and Rose Bowers of New Iberia and Michael Provost of New Iberia and the groom is the son of Leslie and Katie Clark of New Iberia. Officiating at the candlelight ceremony was the Rev. David Jones.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Placide - Simmons

Christella Gail Placide and Claude Ray Simmons Jr. were married on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. The bride is the daughter of Debra Polk Placide and Arthur Placide of New Iberia and the groom is the son of Mary and Claude Simmons of New Iberia. Officiating at the candlelight ceremony was the Rev. Eric Mitchell.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Savoy - Guidry

Kathryn Ann Savoy and Jonathan Brett Guidry were married Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Church in Loreauville. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Nancy Savoy of Church Point and the groom is the son of Bill and Renee Guidry of Loreauville. Officiating at the Nuptial Mass was Deacon Kenneth Waguespack.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Broussard - Chittenden

Jennifer Kathleen Broussard and Paul James Chittenden were married on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Fay Broussard of New Iberia and the groom is the son of Edward and Barbara Chittenden of Youngsville. The Rev. Charles Langlois officiated at the double-ring ceremony.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Viator - Breaux

Jennifer Elizabeth Viator and Dalton James Breaux were married on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. The bride is the daughter of Michael and Betina Viator of New Iberia and the groom is the son of James and Debra Breaux of Duson. Officiating at the ceremony was the Rev. Barry F. Crochet.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


LeBlanc - Abu-hijleh

Trisha Lane LeBlanc and Hasan Samir Abu-hijleh were married on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Vermilionville. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Lori LeBlanc of New Iberia and the groom is the son of Samir and Haifa Abu-hijleh of Lafayette. Kermit J. Guidry officiated at the double ring ceremony.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Previous 90 days Weddings

Engagements


Albert - Denise

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Albert of St. Martinville, Angela Thibodeaux of New Iberia and Marshall Dupré of Lydia announce the engagement of their daughter Meghan N. Albert to Brody J. Denise, son of Darren and Jill Denise of New Iberia. The wedding will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Sacred Heart on the Teche in New Iberia.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:09 PM CST


Walker - Pierre

Yvette B. Walker and Kenneth Walker of New Iberia announce the engagement of their daughter Jarava Yvette Walker to Graig Michael Pierre Sr., son of Kathy V. Pierre of New Iberia. He is also the son of the late Edwin Pierre Jr. The wedding will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Inn of Iberia in New Iberia.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:09 PM CST


Davey - Lemos

Wayne and Terri Davey of Loreauville announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Davey to Dr. Julio A. Lemos, son of Claudia Franco of Colombia. He is also the son of the late Dr. Luis Lemos.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Blanco - Harrington

Lisa and Calvin Blanco of New Iberia announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Blanco to Kyle Harrington, son of Imogene and Clifford Harrington of New Iberia. The wedding will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Magnolia Court in Carencro.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM CST


Bodiford - Romero

Steve and Kathy Bodiford of Youngsville announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Ashley Bodiford to Jordy Edward Romero, son of Kardel and Julie Romero of New Iberia. The wedding will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:19 AM CST


Prentiss - LeBlanc

Armand and Lonnie Prentiss of New Iberia announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Elizabeth Prentiss to Jacob Seth LeBlanc, son of Kenny and Gwen LeBlanc of New Iberia. The wedding will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at First Assembly of God Church in New Iberia.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 2:10 PM CST


Johnson - Mitchell

Annie McFarlin and Stephen Polk Jr. of New Iberia announce the engagement of their daughter Latoya Johnson to Edward C. Mitchell Jr., son of Edward and Delphina Walker of New Iberia. The wedding will be held Nov. 21, 2009, at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:10 PM CDT


Previous 90 days Engagements

Anniversaries


Fleming - Celebrating 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fleming of New Iberia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The couple have four children Shawn, David, Walter Jr. and Theresa. They also have seven grandchildren. A reception will be held on Nov. 28, 2009, at Ralph’s on the Park in New Orleans. Mrs. Fleming is the former Joy Ann Fox of New Orleans.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:09 PM CST


Decuir - Celebrating 65 years

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Decuir of New Iberia celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. The couple have three children Kim Decuir, Julie Prudhomme and David Decuir. They also have three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The couple celebrated with family ata dinner on Saturday. Mrs. Decuir is the former Jenny Segura.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:09 PM CST


LeBlanc - Celebrating 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simon LeBlanc Jr. of New Iberia will celebrate their anniversary today, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The couple have three children Michelle René Hungerford, Joseph Simon LeBlanc III and Dina Matthew. The couple also have seven grandchildren. The couple were married Oct. 31, 1959. Father Ed DeGeyter joined the celebration and renewed their vows. The couple will travel to New York to complete the celebration.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:24 PM CST


Picard - Celebrating 60 years

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Picard of St. Martinville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The couple have seven children, Barbara Hurst, Betty Mouton, Patricia Treadway, Dianne Grucza, Tina Gaspard, Tammy Lopez and Melissa Galloway. They also have 20 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The couple celebrated with a reception for family and friends at the home of their daughter Patricia Treadway. Mrs. Picard is the former Esther Sonnier.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:10 PM CDT


Landry — Celebrating 50 years

Dave and Beatrice Landry of New Iberia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 24, 2009. The couple has 2 children, Craig Landry and Melissa Louviere. They also have four grandchildren. They celebrated with family and friends with a celebratory dinner at Nash’s Restaurant in Broussard.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:10 PM CDT


LeBlanc - Celebrating 64 years

Dave and Beatrice Landry of New Iberia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 24, 2009. The couple has 2 children, Craig Landry and Melissa Louviere. They also have four grandchildren. They celebrated with family and friends with a celebratory dinner at Nash’s Restaurant in Broussard.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:10 PM CDT


Prejean - Celebrating 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Alcee Prejean of Jeanerette celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. The couple have four children, Keith Prejean, Michael Prejean, Kevin Prejean and Tracy Prejean Delcambre. They have eight grand children and two great-grandchildren.

Friday, August 28, 2009 5:30 PM CDT

Reunions


Daniels Thanksgiving reunion

The heirs of Clarence and Eva Daniels are planning the “Daniels Thanksgiving...A Feast of Love.” Organizers are stressing the importance of family members making contact for details of upcoming meetings, finances, menu and entertainment. For more information, contact Maggie F. Daniels, chairwoman, at 369-4477, Lois V. Danice, vice-chair at 364-1975 or Lorenzo “Aunt Poochie” Williams, matriarch at 364-4086.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:30 PM CDT

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Birth announcements are published as and when submitted to The Daily Iberian by Iberia Medical Center, Dauterive Hospital, Women's and Children's Hospital and Franklin Foundation Hospital, in addition to individual sources.

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