Leona “PeeWee” Broussard passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 18, 2026. Surrounded by her loving family, PeeWee gently closed her eyes to this earthly life and entered into eternal peace and rest.
Born on June 30, 1932, Leona was one of nine children born to Dominique and Stella LeMaire Derise. She was raised in Delcambre and graduated from Delcambre High School, Class of 1950.
PeeWee found joy in simple pleasures and cherished pastimes that reflected her caring spirit. She loved knitting, crocheting, and tending to her flowers. She was also known as an excellent cook and baker. Her family fondly remembers her delicious chicken stew, a favorite at family gatherings, and her famous sweet dough tarts that always completed a meal at her table.
Faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, where she faithfully served as a member of the St. Ann Altar Society.
Though she will be deeply missed, her family will forever hold her memory close in their hearts. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Herman Broussard; her children, Kim Comeaux (Debbie), Sharon Baudoin, and Nicky Comeaux (Christina); her grandchildren, Leah Falgout (Jason), Quentin Comeaux (Heidi), Britt Baudoin (Mica), Sammi Mendoza (Cortney), Colin Comeaux, and Mia Comeaux; and her great-grandchildren, Ali and Zeb Falgout, Matthew and Finn Baudoin, Laila Trahan, Duncan Mendoza, and Huck and Sully Comeaux.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fenwick Comeaux; her grandson, Colt Baudoin; her parents, Dominique and Stella Derise; her stepchildren, Brian, Mark, Rixby, Renee and Trudy Broussard; and her siblings, John, Wilbert, and Grady Derise, Louise Landry, Mildred Falgout, Josephine Migues, Janesse LeBlanc, and Dorothy Choplin.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating PeeWee’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Fr. Buddy Breaux serving as celebrant. Readers for the mass will be Leah Falgout and Ali Falgout, with Laila Trahan and Mia Comeaux as gift bearers. Following the Mass, she will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the 1:30 p.m. dismissal to church. The rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Britt Baudoin, Quentin Comeaux, Colin Comeaux, Matthew Baudoin, Zeb Falgout, and Jed Migues. Honorary pallbearers are Finn Baudoin, Jason Falgout, and Courtney Mendoza.
Memorial contributions in PeeWee’s name may be made to Community Hospice Care, 5750 Johnston Street, Suite 204, Lafayette, LA 70503.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Maison de Monde and Community Hospice Care for the care and compassion shown to PeeWee during her time with them.
Relatives and friends are invited to share condolences and memories with the family by visiting www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
