Born into a different century, Verdice lived a long and grace-filled life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength. She was a devoted Catholic and an active, faithful member of Our Lady of the Lake Church, participating fully in the life of her parish through St. Anne's Society and the Catholic Daughters. She found joy and fellowship in her involvement with the sewing club, coffee club, and supper club, nurturing friendships and community wherever she went.
Verdice embraced life fully. She traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, always eager to learn and experience the world. In her younger years, she worked as a librarian, secretary, and marine operator, roles that reflected her intelligence, dedication, and strong work ethic. A lifelong lover of learning, she once read every book in her high school library, a passion that never faded. She found joy in gardening, sewing, mind-enhancing puzzles, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Verdice was also a collector of porcelain dolls, many hand-painted, and she delighted in creating hand-sewn clothing for them.
Even in her later years, Verdice had a remarkable memory, never forgetting a birthday, anniversary, or special date for friends and family members, and she remained tech-savvy, using her cell phone up until her final hours to stay connected with loved ones.
A woman of deep faith, Verdice found comfort and guidance in prayer and devotion, especially through her love of the Blessed Mother. Her life reflected Christian virtues of kindness, patience, and selfless love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose greatest joy was caring for her family and sharing her faith by example.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard “Pim” Delcambre; her parents, Elie and Nelies LeBlanc; her siblings, Jay LeBlanc, Ivy LeBlanc, Mary Lou Laviolette and Paul Dale LeBlanc; her sons, Ronald Delcambre (Joan) and Daniel Delcambre; and her great-great-grandson, Liam Cole Delcambre.
She is survived by her son, James “Jimmie” Delcambre (Tannie); her daughter-in-law, Dolly Delcambre; and her cherished grandchildren: Rory Delcambre (Bonnie), Rick Delcambre (Jodie), Rynn Delcambre (Tracie), Danelle Renard (Brian), Kevin Delcambre (Nannette), Monica Delcambre (Kardell), James “Howie” Delcambre (Cherie), Mysti Thibodeaux (Toby), and Jenna Bolano (Jorge).
She also leaves a legacy of love in her great-grandchildren: Bailey Bonin, Zack Delcambre, Jax Thibodeaux, Aiden Delcambre, Ani Delcambre, Cru Delcambre, Cade Delcambre, Tricia Champagne, Quinn Delcambre, Ridge Delcambre, Shea Broussard, Cole Delcambre, Camryn Delcambre, Bricen Renard, Brenn Renard, Rhesa Frederick, Camille Floyd, Emily Gallet, Logan Rader, Amelia Rader, Abigail Rader, and those she loved and treated as her own, Julian Bolano and Cheyenne Belanger.
She is further survived by 24 great-great-grandchildren, with another lovingly expected in May 2026, who will carry forward her legacy of faith and love.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre. Fr. Louis Richard and Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrants for the Mass. Following the Mass she will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church beginning at 9:00 am. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., with the Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m.
Pallbearers will be: Quinn Delcambre, Brenn Renard, Zack Delcambre, Toby Thibodeaux, Jorge Bolano, Aiden Delcambre, Cole Delcambre, and Cru Delcambre.
Gift Bearers will be: Jenna Bolano, Monica Delcambre, and Mysti Thibodeaux.
Readers will be: Danelle Renard and Susan Melder.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the many caregivers who lovingly cared for Verdice over the past ten years, as well as the staff at Maison Du Monde. The family is grateful to Traditions Health Hospice for end of life care. Donations on behalf of Verdice LeBlanc Delcambre can be made to Traditions Health Hospice, 217 Rue Louis XIV, #100, Lafayette, LA 70508.
As we commend the soul of Verdice LeBlanc Delcambre to God’s loving mercy, we give thanks for a life beautifully lived and further entrust her soul to the loving care of the Blessed Mother she so dearly honored.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to share fond memories and condolences with the family by visiting her memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
