Hazel Mae Lapointe

Born 4/20/1932 Deceased 9/22/2016.

Born to Eunice Bertrand and Thomas Lapointe II from Indian Bayou Louisiana, A family of rice farmers that eventually migrated to New Iberia where they managed the Ted Gosling Farm crops. Hazel was raised in New Iberia where she found happiness in helping with the families pursuit of survival through the struggles of late 30’s, 40’s and 50’s era. As soon as she was old enough to carry and wash plates, sweep floors, and fix beds she started working for Mr Donald LaLonde Sr. and Mr Buddy Shea and their families it was the way of life then. Her marriage to Wildy Reaux Sr. in 1949 found her happiness as well as struggles through the depressed times of the era and bearing and raising 5 children. Taking work in every canning factory of New Iberia, The pepper, Okra, sweet potatoes, and many other seasonal vegetables. The great smells from the Trappeys factories are still embedded in all our minds from her days work clothes. Her desire for “More for the Family” drove her ambition for “More” so she started seeking work in the restaurant business. She started at the Winter Warm Restaurant in the early 60’s or so working for the Tilly’s. Working The City Café for some time and then lunch counter for Lowes Department Store for a couple of years. After which she went to work for The Delahoussaye’s in their Restaurant on Main Street. Serving there till the eventual sale to Mr. Wolford Folse Jr. The French House brought her great happiness besides supporting the family and serving people. Its here she met her second husband and his beautiful family Mr Pat Oubre. She continued at the French House Restaurant for some time after its sale to The Schwing Family. Spanning some 3 decades on the same corner. When her Restaurant serving days were finished her serving the Lord even more than ever became her burning desire. She began spreading the Gospel of the Lord any and every where she could. She also started doing caretaker work and Child Care for some very special grandchildren and those she loved as her own grandchildren. Spending much of her nights staying and caring for elderly or needy clients until she herself became the Patient. Her last 11 years have seen her living in the assisted living complex happily making fig cakes and other seasonal treats for all to enjoy until her needs for personal care took her to the Nursing home. She will be sadly missed by hundreds of friends and family members.

She is survived by her 5 children. Linda Reaux Boutte (Kevin Boutte) and their 3 children, Troy Choate, Rachelle Choate, Jason Choate, 6 Great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; Jeffery Reaux (Pam Reaux) and their 5 children, Audry Leleux (Coe Leleux), Clet Reaux (Melissa Mcanally Reaux), Jeff R. Reaux (Shawn Broussard Reaux), Joshua Reaux (Michelle Bussey Reaux), Jeromy Reaux, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; Wildy Reaux Jr (Sharon Meyers Reaux deceased) and their 3 children, Crystal Reaux Romero, Derrick Reaux, Mystie Reaux Whitman, and 4 Great grandchildren; Sharlene Reaux (Merlin Jacquneaux)and their 6 children, Creig Jacquneaux, Jennifer Jacquneaux, Merlin Jacquneaux Jr., Danielle Jacquneaux, Dawn Jacquneaux (Dameian Henry), Amanda Jacquneaux (Scottey Broussard), 20 greatgrand children and 2 great great grandchildren; and William (Bennie) Reaux (Meriam G Reaux) and their 8 children, Jewthye Jaunita Reaux, William Limuel Wayne Reaux, Wildy James Wayne Reaux, Erinathalia Jewlizabeth Reaux. Brandy Reaux Castilleaux (Luis), Jessica Reaux,Wilana Reaux, William Reaux II, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Also survived by her sister and brother, Inez Robicheaux and Edwin LaPointe.

She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Wildy Reaux, Sr.; 2nd husband, Pat Oubre; her parents, Thomas and Eunice Bertrand LaPointe, II; and siblings, Joseph LaPointe, Thomas LaPointe, III and Lydia Reaux; and one grandson, Todd Louviere.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mrs. Cindy LeLeux and Mrs. Debbie Gibson for their friendship, her Temple Baptist Church family, and to Hospice Compassus Staff (especially Paul Cheramie) for their care and compassion shown. The family would also like to ask that memorial contributions be made in Hazel’s name to Beam’s Missionary, care of Temple Baptist Church, 804 Fontelieu Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.

Memorial services will be celebrated at 7:00 pm Friday, September 30, 2016 at Evangeline Funeral Home with Pastor Curtis Gibson officiating. Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 pm, and will continue after services until 9:00 pm.

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Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.