Laura was born on December 7, 1941 in Weeks Island to the late Philip and Antoinette Lalonde Montet and was one of six children.
She was affectionately known as “Nanny” to so many young children that she cared for in her home over the years. All of whom she held a special place in her heart for and theirs the same.
Laura enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Toni Vitter and husband Destry of New Iberia; Darren James Daniel and Niki of Livingston, TX; Philip Daniel of New Iberia and Bobby Daniel and Brigitte of Vinton; her companion of 31 years, John Melancon of New Iberia and his children, Jeanine Albert and Roland of Coteau Holmes and Janie Chastant and Randy of New Iberia; numerous grandchildren nd great grandchildren; one sister, Patsy Comeaux and Roland of New Iberia and Ian Dauterive who was like a son to her.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by four brothers, Dennis Montet, Glenn Montet, Gerald Montet and Julius “Skip” Montet; her grandson, Hunter Daniel and step son, John Melancon, Jr.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 9:00 am at Evangeline Funeral Home with Deacon Roland Jeanlouis officiating.
Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral home on Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Saturday at 8:00 am until time of service.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to, Acadiana’s Hope for a Cure, P.O. Box 9578, New Iberia, LA 70562.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
