Inez Derouen Guigneaux

New Iberia - Private services will be held for the immediate family of Inez Derouen Guigneaux, 84, who passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, in Lafayette. A lifelong resident of New Iberia, Inez Rita Derouen Guigneaux was born on September 28, 1935 to the late Willie Sr. and Alma Broussard Derouen. She was an awesome cook and a talented caterer. She retired from the Iberia Parish School System after 25 years, where she worked as a cafeteria manager. She was active in the School Nutrition Association on the local, state and national levels. Mrs. Guigneaux was a longtime member of St. Edward's Catholic Church. She also enjoyed sewing, spending time with her children, and family gatherings. Mrs. Inez is survived by daughters, Karen Ledet of Monroe, Charlotte Olivier of New Iberia, Jocelyn Derouen and husband Darryl of New Iberia, Theresa Lopez and husband Walter, Jr. of New Iberia; sons, Alvin Guigneaux, Jr. and wife Debbie of New Iberia, Keith Guigneaux of New Iberia; a brother, Willie Derouen, Jr. of New Iberia; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Joseph Guigneaux, Sr.; brothers, Iris Paul Derouen, Carlton Derouen, and Nolan Derouen; a granddaughter, Chantel Lopez; and son-in-law, Solomon Ledet. Pallbearers are Alvin Guigneaux, Jr., Keith Guigneaux, Darryl Derouen, and Walter Lopez. Honorary pallbearer is Willie Derouen, Jr. Because Mrs. Guigneaux loved her church so much, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 201 Ambassador W. Lemelle Dr., New Iberia, LA 70560. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.