Mrs. Saunier, known by family and friends as Dora Jane, was born January 9, 1930 in Longside to the late Justilien Boudreaux and the late Linie Migues Boudreaux and was one of six children to that marriage. Although they lived closer to Delcambre, she attended school in New Iberia and graduated from New Iberia High School. After graduation she briefly worked with the Delcambre Telephone Company, but would soon begin a career with LeBlanc’s Pharmacy (now Delcambre Pharmacy) that would span over six decades. Through her 65 years at the pharmacy, she worked alongside the pharmacist helping to fill prescriptions, greeted and helped her customers with their orders, and was most recently checking inventory and ordering. It’s said that if you love your job, then it’s really not a job. Something Mrs. Dora would attest to with 65 loyal years. She will surely be missed by her coworkers and by her loyal customers.
Outside of the pharmacy, Dora Jane embraced life and celebrated every day. She surrounded herself with family and friends having a great time everywhere she went, and stayed active. Mr. Duane recalls all the great times she and Mr. Dave had at the camp. Good food, great friends, music and loads of laughs were shared almost every weekend. She and Dave were camping enthusiasts and were members of the Good Sam Club. They also donated their time to the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Association and have been members since its inception. Kimberly recalled how much her grandmother looked forward to getting together with the members to prep the shrimp for the festival. And certainly one of her most favorite outings was attending LSU Tigers football. She and Dave were season ticket holders since 1957 and faithfully rooted for the Tigers every year, a tradition that will continue with Duane and his children.
Above all, Mrs. Dora kept close to her everything that she loved. Her faith, her family and the many dear family and friends who never got tired of seeing her beautiful smile. She leaves a legacy of love and kindness that will remain with all who knew and loved her. Please Hug Dave, Donna and Casey for us, and most of all, until we meet again, Rest well.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Duane L. Saunier; her granddaughter, Dr. Kimberly Saunier Boudreaux, PhD and husband Maj. Darby Boudreaux, US Army, her grandson, Kyle L. Saunier and wife Bridget; and her great grandchildren whom she adored, Brea Saunier, Briggs Saunier, Catherine Grace Saunier, and Tyler Boudreaux, her step-great grandson.
Along with her parents, she is reunited (and probably arguing as Kimberly laughingly said) with her husband, Davey Lee “Dave” Saunier; her sweet daughter-in-law, Donna Broussard Saunier; her grandson whom she missed dearly, Sgt. Casey L. Saunier, USMC; and her sisters and brother, Nina Freyou, Valla LeBlanc, Una Mae Rodrigue, Wilton “Son” Boudreaux and Gracie Bourque.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mrs. Dora Janes’ life will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux, Pastor, will be the celebrant. Bridget Touchet, accompanied by Karen Guidry, will sing On Eagle’s Wings (one of Mrs. Dora Jane’s favorite Hymns) along with other special selections. Following the mass, she will be laid to rest with her husband in the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre on Friday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Rosary being led by the Ladies Altar Society at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Saturday from 8:00 am until dismissal at 9:30 am.
Serving as pallbearers are Kyle Saunier, Darby Boudreaux, Vic Saunier, Troy Sonnier, Phillipe Saunier, Chris Langlinais and Francis Nunez. Honorary pallbearers are Briggs Saunier, Tyler Boudreaux and Tricia Landry Mire.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Tricia Landry Mire, her caregiver, who so lovingly cared for Dora. We are forever grateful.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to share their memories and condolences with the family by visiting Mrs. Dora Janes’ memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
