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Fernest Dubois

Fernest J. Dubois

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mr. Fernest J. Dubois, age 97, at 3:00 pm Monday, December 21, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Joshua Guillory was the celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.

A gathering of family and friends was held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Monday from 7:00 am until service time, with the recitation of the rosary held at 10:00 am.

A native of Iberia Parish, and resident of Delcambre, Mr. Dubois passed away at 1:20 am Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Cornerstone South of Lafayette.

Survivors include his four children, Norma Mayard and husband Donald of Abbeville, Carolyn Clemons and husband Harold, Trois Dubois and wife Janet, and Linda Jabbia and husband Peter all of Delcambre; ten grandchildren, Donnette Sanders and husband Jerry, Dana Sagrera and husband Greg, Derra Hardy and husband Shane, Lea Broussard and husband Gil, Robert Esponge, Jr. and wife Tina, Brett Esponge and wife Monica, Troy Dubois and wife Tara, Vince Dubois and wife Jenny, Kirk Jabbia and wife Dayna, and Trent Jabbia and wife Melissa; 14 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and his sister and brothers, Maudry Dubois Hebert and Walter Dubois of New Iberia, Joseph Dubois of Avery Island, and Lloyd Dubois of Lake Charles.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Delcambre Dubois; parents, Drozan and Antoinette Broussard Dubois; son-in-law, Robert Esponge, Sr.; great grandchild, Joshua Esponge; brothers, Bernand and Junius Dubois; and sisters, Emeritte Dubois, Electa Renard, Leona Rodrigue and Nolia Trahan.

Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons, Robert Esponge, Jr., Brett Esponge, Troy Dubois, Vince Dubois, Kirk Jabbia, and Trent Jabbia.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Dubois’ name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.

To view the online obituary, video tribute, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com

Evangeline Funeral Homes of Delcambre, 107 Corner St., (337) 685-4434 is in charge of arrangements.

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