TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for BLANCHARD, DELLA 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Thursday, March 23, 2017

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BLANCHARD, DELLA 
March 21, 1922 - March 23, 2017

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Della, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving 
family. She is a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma; Della is now 
sleeping peacefully awaiting God’s promise of a resurrection according to ACTS 
24:15.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on 
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bourg, Louisiana, beginning 
at 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will 
follow in St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery, Bourg, Louisiana.

Della is survived by her son, Kenneth, and wife Sherry Blanchard; daughter, 
Judith and husband Earl Hicks; brother, Andrew Arcement; sisters, Doris 
Daigneault, Sarah LeJendre; grandchildren, Richard (Wyann) Leckelt, Mitchell 
(Laura) Leckelt, Catherine Castillo, Scott (Beth) Leckelt; grandchildren, 
Kenneth (Jennifer) Blanchard, Rebecca (Timothy) Bernard, Timothy (Tanzie) 
Blanchard; step-grandchild, Kellie (Emmet) Gaudet; great-grandchildren, Krystle 
Leckelt, Lindsay Davis, Alicia Brand, Clay Street Jr., Carlie Castillo, 
Caroline Blanchard, Benjamin Blanchard, Bethany Washburne, Lauren, Brett, 
Mathew Bernard, Darrien and Valerie Blanchard; great-grandchildren, Mason, Eli, 
Clay III, Rhonnie, Ryleigh, host of nieces and nephews, and friends at Heritage 
Manor.

Della is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Linus J. Blanchard; parents, 
Furcy and Sarah Arcement; brothers, Murray, Morgan, and Howard Arcement; 
sisters, Clara Pasqua, Bella Pitre.

Della, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-
grandmother. Della was a faithful believer and a servant to her Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ. On her pastime, she enjoyed reading, working in her yard, and 
appreciating God’s creation and watching the birds in her yard. Della was known 
for her delicious Blackberry Jelly, Apple Dumplings, and Pecan Pralines.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cinnater, Dr. Dupont 
and the staff on the 3rd floor of TGMC and St. Catherine’s Hospice

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blanchard Family.

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