Joy Ann Romero Gerhart

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, for Joy Ann Romero Gerhart, 87, who passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Entombment will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery.

The Very Rev. William C. Blanda, V.F. will be the Celebrant.

Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Thursday, from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm. A rosary, led by the Shadows Bend Rosary Group, will be prayed at 11:30 am on Thursday.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Gerhart was born on March 16, 1938, to the late Ernest and Rosa Mae Fremin Romero. She was a graduate of New Iberia Senior High and SLI, now the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Mrs. Gerhart was an educator for over 30 years, having taught at Loreauville High School and Catholic High. A former swim instructor, she enjoyed swimming, gardening and taking care of her yard. Most of all, Mrs. Gerhart cherished spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Gerhart Breaux (Jon) of New Iberia; grandchildren, Alex Breaux (Chris Ralph) of New Orleans and Madeline Breaux of New Iberia; sister, Sylvia Romero of New Iberia; and a brother, Darryl Romero of New Iberia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warrdell Gerhart; and a brother, Ernie Romero.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560 (337.365.3331)