OBITUARY
Velva Suire Barrilleaux
January 31, 1927 – January 20, 2011
“Best Mother in the World”
NEW IBERIA – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mrs. Sandy Barrilleaux, the former Velva Suire, age 83, at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Fr. Mark Derise will be the celebrant for the service. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Saturday until service time.
A native of Delcambre and resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Barrilleaux passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10:10 am at Iberia Medical Center.
Mrs. Barrilleaux is survived by her children, Corny Barrilleaux and wife Estelle; Dalton Barrilleaux and wife Jennifer; Percy Barrilleaux and wife Patsy; Sandra B. Theriot and husband David and Carol B. Greer and husband Len all of New Iberia; ten grandchildren, Tricia LeBlanc and husband Lonnie; Paul Sandy Barrilleaux and wife Jewel; Devlin Barrilleaux and wife Gemma; Troy Barrilleaux and wife Kiomi; Heather Dore; Erica Dore; Christine B. Derouen and husband Chet; Sarah B. Colson and husband Paul, Jr.; Scott Mendoza; Caleb Barrilleaux; Seth Barrilleaux; Michael Theriot and wife Keely; Danny Viator and wife Simion and Olivia Greer and thirteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Presley Suire of New Iberia; one sister, Ella Mae Trahan and husband Ralph of New Iberia and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sandy Barrilleaux; Parents, Alexis and Edna Bourque Suire; granddaughter, Jennifer Theriot; grandson Garland Barrilleaux; daughter in law, Sylvia D. Barrilleaux; two brothers, Percy Suire and Wilmer Suire and one sister, Rose Mae Delcambre.
Pallbearers will be Paul Sandy Barrilleaux, Devlyn Barrilleaux, Troy Barrilleaux, Michael Theriot, Danny Viator and Ty Shaw.
Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb and Seth Barrilleaux.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 22, 2011
- Visitation Friday, January 21, 2011
- Rosary Friday, January 21, 2011
- Visitation Saturday, January 22, 2011
REMEMBERING
Velva Suire Barrilleaux
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RECEIVE UPDATESRex Beachum
January 15, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss.
John Berard
January 25, 2011
Corny and Estelle , You and your family have my deepest sympathy. She will be in our prayers.
Peter & Bertha Reaux II
January 25, 2011
To the Barrilleauxes, Our sincere prayers, warmest thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Deedy Francois
January 23, 2011
Dear Corny,Dalton and Family:
Darrell and I were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
DANNY CROCHET
January 23, 2011
CORNY, I'M SO SORRY THAT YOU LOST YOUR MOM IF I CAN DO ANTHING FOR YOU JUST LET ME KNOW. SORRY.DANNY CROCHET
Anita "Addie" Plummer
January 22, 2011
To Corny,Estelle and all the Barrilleaux family. My deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers to all of you in the loss of your Mom.
kitty courts
January 22, 2011
The Courts sends their deepest sympathy and condolences on the death of Sandra's mother, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time,
Chris Fridley
January 22, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be remembered as a great woman.
Joy Rita & Bobby Artigue
January 22, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We are celebrating my mother's 90th birthday on the 31st. We are so lucky to have her and she is so healthy.
Love you'll!
Joy Rita & Bobby Artigue
January 22, 2011
Corny and Estelle, my prayers are with all of your family. Laural Bass
January 22, 2011
Corney, Dalton and Percy. Our prayers are with you at this time of your great loss. Sincerely, Iris & Oliver Nugent
Jeanette Fountain
January 21, 2011
Corny, Dalton and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I know she is happy now with her love. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Freddie and Jeanette Fountain
Terry Hays
January 21, 2011
My sympathy is with all of Mrs. Barrilleauxs family. Will miss seeing her sitting at the table next to my Mom playing bingo.Rest in peace Mrs.Velva.
Raevin Borres-Percle
January 21, 2011
Carol~
There are no words to express how sorry I am. I pray that your memories will sustain you during this time. May they comfort you as you mourn the death & celebrate the life of your beloved mother. Thoughts & prayers are with you & your entire family during this time.
I love you!
January 21, 2011
My Mom and Dad are now in heaven..A super God bless to your Mom and all your family. Al and Sally Trautman
January 21, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Rex Beachum
January 21, 2011
corney, im so very sorry for you loss. please tell everyone they are in my thoughts and prayers.mary ann chesson
Effron & Patsy Savoy
January 21, 2011
Corney, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother..Our prayers are with you & your family
From the Staff of Evangeline Funeral Home
January 20, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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