Allison J. "Al" Delahoussaye

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia, for Mr. Allison “Al” Joseph Delahoussaye, age 63, who died, following a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, on Monday, January 11, 2016, at his home in Loreauville, Louisiana. Visitation will be on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Roni B. Delahoussaye, daughters Kimmy Delahoussaye Bouy and Elgie Delahoussaye LeBlanc, and step-son Zachary Belaire; sister, Monette Hoffpauir (Percy); brothers Frank Delahoussaye (Marion) and Chad Dupantis (Lorie); and his grandchildren, Tayden LeBlanc, Trayton Derouen, Jessie Bouy and Brant Bouy. He also leaves behind several family pets, especially Henri, Emile, and Paris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennis Delahoussaye and Eastlynne Laviolette Dore.

Al was born on February 11, 1952, in St. Martin Parish where he lived until age five, when his family moved to New Iberia. He graduated from New Iberia Senior High School, class of 1971, where he participated in football and track. Following high school graduation, Al worked as a supervisor for Otis Engineering. His interest in building led to a friendship with Mr. Bill Sandridge, a local first-class builder, who mentored Al. Al learned those special skills and talents which he utilized and taught to his brother, Frank, during the forty years Al owned and operated Allison Delahoussaye Contractors. During those years, Al and his skilled crews built over 400 homes in New Iberia and the surrounding areas, including new homes in Shadows Bend, Terrell Court, and on Avery Island. He was a master builder who took great pride in his work ethic and in his relationships with his clients.

Al loved to hunt and fish. Still today, he has never revealed the location of those special fishing holes which led to numerous first place winnings at local and state fishing tournaments. He had a particular fondness for Skeeter boats. Al enjoyed a good weekend at the hunting camp in Mississippi with his family. He was a member of numerous outdoors clubs, including the Bayou Teche Bass Master’s, Atchafalaya Basin Bass Master’s, Jeanerette Lunker Bass Hunters, and Lafayette Lunker Hunters.

Most of all, Al was a kind-hearted, forgiving and generous man. He was a compassionate husband to Roni, evident in the loving care in which she attended to his needs during his illness. He was a steadfast example of love and patience as step-father to Zachary. Al was a believer in Jesus Christ and today his faith has become sight as he has received his eternal reward. The Holy Bible says in Galatians 5:22, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Al lived a life characteristic of these attributes and has left a legacy of love, respect, hard work and an excellent work ethic. His legacy will endure in the family he leaves behind, memories of good times in the outdoors, and the master crafting of homes he built for so many families in south Louisiana.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Belaire, Trayton Derouen, Phil Sinitiere, Tommy “TJ” Ronsonet, Frank Delahoussaye and Percy Hoffpauir. Honorary pallbearers are Tayden LeBlanc and Chad Duplantis.

To view the online obituary, video tribute and to sign the guestbook, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com

Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia (337) 364-1881 is in charge of arrangements.