Paul Hugh Broussard

Funeral Services will be held at a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at St. Joseph Church for Paul Hugh 'Nap' Broussard, 79, who passed away on August 13, 2009 at 8:50 am at Camelot of Broussard. Reverend William Gearheard, Pastor of St. Joseph Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Entombment will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery. Mr. Broussard, a resident of Camelot of Broussard, was the son of the late Edier Broussard and the former Lorna Landry, both of Vermilion Parish. Paul was retired from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department and retired constable. He was a member and usher of St. Joseph Church. Nap was also a member of the VFW, WOW , Erath American Legion and Big Daddy's Mens Club. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Nap enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Nap is survived by one daughter, Hope Bearb (Bryan); one step-daughter, Helen Breaux (Michael); two step sons, Brent Hidalgo (Margaret), Michael Hidalgo (Mary); grandchildren, Beth Lavoi (John), Brandon and Bryce Bearb; one great granddaughter, Bailee Anne Lavoi; step-grandchildren, Clay, Jeremy, Brittany, Jude and Jacob Hidalgo; six sisters, Miss Leona Broussard, Mrs. Jeff (Nola) Broussard, Mrs. Louis (Wilda) Barres, Mrs. Alton (Joyce) Schexnider, Mrs. Jimmie (Louella) Sonnier and Mrs. Carol (Janet) Lacy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Annabelle Marie Broussard; sisters, Mrs. Mabrey (Tina) Simon, Mrs. Beverly (Mildred) Picard, brother, Fred Broussard. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Friday, August 14, 2009 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm at Delhomme Funeral Home in Maurice and will continue at St. Joseph Church in Milton on Saturday from 9:30 am until time of service. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 6:30 pm. Pallbearers will be Bryan Bearb, Brandon Bearb, John Lavoi, Michael Breaux, Brent Hidalgo and Michael Hidalgo. He was a dialysis patient for many years. The family wishes to thank the management and staff of Camelot of Broussard and the staff of FMC East Lafayette for their compassionate care. Personal condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Avenue, Maurice, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Paul Hugh Broussard

December 25, 1929 - August 13, 2009