Hilda Mae Derouen

New Iberia- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Hilda Mae Derouen, age 86, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 3:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church located at 1303 St. Jude Ave New Iberia. Father Bill Melancon to serve as the Celebrant.  Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery located at 402 W. Admiral Doyle New Iberia.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 9:00 AM until the time of service. A recitation of the Rosary at 11:00 AM.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Hilda Mae Derouen passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 12:47 PM at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Hilda truly enjoyed spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren. She loved working in her flower garden, spending time camping and fishing. She also held the very first title of “Dairy Festival Queen” in 1949.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Barrilleaux and husband Dalton of New Iberia, Steven Derouen and wife Janet of New Iberia, Brenda Oubre and husband Philip of New Iberia, Glenda Whitaker of New Iberia, Virginia Lacouture of New Iberia; sister, Judy Savoie and husband Van of New Iberia; brothers, Patrick Robichaux and wife Patricia of New Iberia, Ulysse Robichaux and wife Emilda of New Iberia; grandchildren, Heather Dore of New Iberia, Erica Latiolais and husband James of New Iberia, Devlin Barrilleaux and wife Gemma of New Iberia, Troy Barrilleaux of New Iberia, Ryan Derouen of New Iberia, Travis Derouen of Lafayette, Michael Oubre of New Iberia, Cory Oubre and wife Amber of Georgia, Amanda Whitaker and fiancé Bradley Darby of St. Martinville, Sarah Whitaker of New Iberia, Kaitlin Whitaker of Palm Beach Florida , Amber Lacouture of New Iberia, and Austin Lacouture of New Iberia; and nine Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Telesmar “T.J.” Derouen, Jr., Father, John Robichaux; Mother, Maude Delcambre Robichaux; brother, John Lee Robichaux; Sons-in-law, Craig Dore, and David Lacouture.

Upholding the honor of Pallbearers will be family members.

The family would like to thank Mrs. Hilda Derouen’s caregivers, Amanda Whitaker, Katie M. Vallot, Bridgeway Hospice and AAA Home Health for all the special care and compassion given to her.

Family and friends wishing to express condolences can sign the online guestbook at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., (337)369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.