Bourda

Another Angel Has Gained Her Wings

Mass of Christian Burial for

Yvonne Broussard Bourda

Sunrise April 20, 1933

Sunset June 23, 2022

Funeral Services Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:00 am Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church 120 Daigre St. Loreauville, LA 70552 Fr. Aaron Melancon, Celebrant

Yvonne Broussard Bourda was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on April 20, 1933 to the late Lawerence Broussard and Fannie Edgar Broussard. She was an excellent baker and cook, and was known for her okra gumbo. She enjoyed reading and gardening, and was a great hugger! Mrs. Bourda was always there for her family no matter what. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed.

Those left to cherish her memory are her four daughters, Cheryl B. Anthony of Carencro, Bridget Richard of Opelousas, Angela Alex (husband John Steven Alex, Sr.) of Loreauville and Melanie Nelson (husband Leo “Tony” Nelson) of Humble, TX; brothers, Lawrence Broussard (wife Faye), Richard Broussard (wife Mildred), and James “Jim” Broussard (wife Monica); sisters, Sylvania Patin (husband Eric), Patricia Tenette (husband Kendall), and Fannie Pellerin; 8 grandchildren: Cherry Anthony, Samantha Ardoin, Barrett Richard, Natalie Fontenot, Tabitha Chrisentery, MaLeah Smith, Kasie Riley and Collin Nelson; 13 great-grandchildren: Jardynn Anthony, Jayden Ardoin, Jacorey Ardoin, Ja’Kob Ardoin, Aubrie Fontenot, Royce Fontenot, Austin Richard, Parker Richard, Lailah Smith, Laityn Smith, Juke Chrisentary, Clarke Chrisentary, and Brooke Chrisentary.

She also loved her godchildren: Fannie, Pellerin, Allen Edgar, Veronica Boutte and Jackie Raggett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Bourda; son-in-law, Patrick Richard; brother, Norman Broussard and wife Agnes Broussard; sister, Mary Ann Jolivette and husand Arthur “Ossie” Jolivette; brother-in-law, Arnold “Bud” Pellerin; her father and mother-in-law, Anthony & Eula B. Bourda; her sisters-in-law and their spouses, Catherine and Jerome Fontenette, and Anna Mae and Clifton Washington.

Celebrant

Order of Service

Fr. Aaron Melancon Decaon Roland Jeanlouis

Entrance Hymn

Because You Loved Me

Opening Prayer

Fr. Aaron Melancon

First Scriptural Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Scriptural Reading

Cherry Anthony MaLeah Smith Kasie Riley

Alleluia Gospel

Deacon Roland Jeanlouis

Homily

Fr. Aaron Melancon

Prayer of the Faithful

Samantha Ardoin

Offertory Precession

Tabitha Chrisentery Natalie Fontenot Jardynn Anthony

Offertory Hymn Communion Hymn Meditation Song Reading of Obituary Closing Recessional Music Provided By

How Great Thou Art Ava Maria Walk Around Heaven Jackie Raggett Fr. Aaron Melancon Really Gonna Miss You Mercedes Major Steve Smith

Mother, You’ve been my rock, traveling companion and always there for me and my kids. I never had to question your love and loyalty. You always went out of your way for everyone, putting the biggest smile on people’s faces when you enter the room. They say there is nothing like a mother’s love, and I agree. You gave me unconditional love and for that I want to say thank you and I am grateful that God allowed me to call you mom. This is not goodbye, it’s see you later.

Love, Cheryl

Watching mom lose her cherished memories; having her personality change so much from what she used to be was very difficult and painful.

My mother was the heart of our home, the center of our universe, and the greatest example of unconditional love we could’ve hoped to have. No matter what came her way, no matter how many trials or hardships or obstacles, she carried a smile on her face. That smile kept her young and positive and strong. It kept her going through good times and bad. It was something that, if you saw her, you expected… and you always knew you were in the presence of a caring, giving, loving woman – a woman of strength and character.

I will always treasure our time together from going to the movies and eating out until you couldn’t anymore. You will always be in my heart.

Love, Bridget

Mom, Since I received that call on July 30, 2017, our worlds changed forever. We watched you slide slowly into eternal life. It was both a duty and a privilege to help take care of you.

I will truly miss our visits and the daily calls regarding your health & mood for that day. Not every day was a good day but still I thanked God that we still had you here on Earth. I am grateful that God helped to prepare us for you leaving. I am thankful for the lessons you taught to all of us and can only hope to be a better “me” because of “you”. Thank you for all the hugs & kisses. We will miss those Facetime calls to the kids.

We love you mom. Until we meet again...

Angie

MawMaw,

Selfishly I wish you could stay with me forever, and its hard to accept that we won’t create any more memories. But I’ll continue loving you and cherish the memories we’ve made: the over-the-phone cooking lessons, the Saturday afternoon ice-skating critiques, the Christmas season viewing of It’s A Wonderful Life, and the many conversations we’ve had about life, relationships, and religion. I’ll take comfort in saying “If the good Lord say the same” as I make plans for the future. You’ve loved me all my life and I’ll continue loving you until we meet again.

Love, Tabitha

My MawMaw was a very sweet, loving woman.

She loved hugs and kisses from us all, as I know we all have memories of her kisses. She was a true Catholic whom I admired so much for her genuine, pure and dedicated heart. She always had a strong faith in God and she would always encourage me to have that same faith. She always tried to teach us right form wrong and always loved me unconditionally. I remember watching her bake some of the best pastries I’ve ever tasted. Her yummy cooking and baking will forever be missed as I hate I never took the time to write down all of her delicious recipes. It’s hard to say goodbye but it’s no question I know you’re in a better place. We LOVE you MawMaw. Love, MaLeah

The Lord granted you 89 years on this Earth but yet it was not enough. I will cherish the times we shared, including your love for cooking. Thank you for your guidance, support and endless love. Your beautiful soul and infectious smile has touched all of our hearts. We will never forget how your face would light up when the grandkids would come for a visit.

Though you may be gone, you will never be forgotten. As you are reunited with Dad, give him my love!

Love Always, Melanie

Active Pallbearers Barrett Richard Leander “Rocky” Fontenette Bryon Washington

Collin Nelson Chad Chrisentery David Jolievette

Honorary Pallbearers Lawrence “Butch” Broussard Richard “Chloe” Broussard James “Nuppy” Broussard Lionel Fontenette Allen Edgar

John Steven Alex Leo “Tony” Nelson Derrick Smith Broc Fontenot Cody Ardoin

Acknowledgments

The family of Yvonne Bourda wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone that took time to love and appreciate her and the great things she brought to their lives.

We want to thank all of her caregivers: Helen Anthony, Sarah Goodie, Rosie Pierre, TraDeisha Pierre, Margaret Antoine, and Luisa Derouen.

Thanks also to the staff of Garden View Assisted Living and Lourdes Hospice. We appreciated all of ou and all you did for our mother. We also want to thank everyone for the calls, texts, gifts, etc and mostly for the encouraging words that helped to strengthen us. We love each and every one of you.

The Bourda Family

Final Arrangements Entrusted to Pellerin Funeral Home New Iberia, Louisiana Interment St. Joseph / Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Cemetery Loreauville, Louisiana