Joyce Romero

New Iberia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Monday, January 10, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia for Joyce Dugas Romero, 66 who died Thursday, January 6, 2011 in New Iberia . Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Jude Thierry will be the Celebrant. Lacy Touchet and Brandi Briggs will proclaim the readings. Gift Bearers include Ryeley Broussard, Devon Briggs, Keeghan Romero, and Linzi Romero. Born on September 1, 1944 , Mrs. Romero was a native and lifelong resident of Iberia Parish. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play baseball, being outdoors, and playing cards. Survivors include her father, Alden J. Dugas of New Iberia ; daughter, Trudy A. Romero and friend Matt Romero of New Iberia ; son, Troy A. Romero and fianc Lacy Touchet of New Iberia; grandchildren, Ryeley Broussard, Brandi Briggs, Linzi Romero, Devon Briggs, Keegan Romero; great grandchildren, Carsen Matthews, and Camren Broussard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton 'Pete' Romero; mother, Victoria Fremin Dugas; and a sister, Barbara A. Dugas. Pallbearers will be Troy Romero, Trudy A. Romero, Matt Romero, Eddie Labit, Pat Norris, and Harold Landry. Honorary pallbearers include Devon Briggs, Keegan Romero, Alden J. Dugas, Lester Champagne, Tommy Zeringue, and Larry Broussard. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd , in New Iberia . A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday from 8:00 AM until 1:30 PM . Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd. , New Iberia , LA 70560 , 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.