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Lula Mae Desormeaux Perez

August 14, 1943 — January 28, 2025

Lydia

Lula Mae Desormeaux Perez

Lydia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Lydia for Lula Mae Desormeaux Perez, 81, who passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Patoutville. 

Rev. Randy Courville will be the Celebrant. 

Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday and will continue on Wednesday from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. 

A rosary led by Rev. Keith Landry will be prayed at 7:00 pm Tuesday. 

Lula Mae Desormeaux Perez was born on August 14, 1943, to the late Emile, Sr. and Lucy Meaux Desormeaux. A devoted friend and a nurturing figure to many, Lula Mae was known for her selflessness and unwavering dedication to those she loved. Her warm heart and gentle spirit touched the lives of numerous children throughout her life as a babysitter and caregiver. 

Lula Mae’s diverse career included delivering newspapers for the Daily Iberian, ensuring that the community stayed informed. Her zest for life led her to selling Avon and working at Beall's department store. Moreover, she and her late husband, Godfrey, owned and operated the Crab Shack, which became a beloved destination for those seeking delicious, boiled seafood. 

Lula Mae was an avid reader and found joy within the pages of countless books. She also loved the bright lights of the casino, and enjoyed playing Bingo and Solitaire. She will be deeply missed. 

Mrs. Perez is survived by four children, Marty Perez (Marlene), Craig Perez (Tina), Vince Perez (Susan), and Melissa Perez (Edward Menard, Jr.); siblings, Marion Desormeaux (Faye), Emile Desormeaux, Jr. (Linda), Eddie Desormeaux (Noel), Dianna Theriot (Kevin, Sr.); half-sister, Audrey Trahan; sisters-in-law, Ruby and Sheila Desormeaux; 10 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren with one more on the way; and a step-great-grandchild. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Godfrey Adam Perez; great-grandchild, Haislee Nguyen; siblings, Mildred Delcambre (Leo), Judy Laine (Paul), Mason Desormeaux, Sr., and David Desormeaux; and brother-in-law, Rogers Trahan.

Pallbearers will be Craig Perez, Marty Perez, Trent Nguyen, Trong Nguyen, Thai Nguyen, and Edward Menard, Jr. 

Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Special thanks to Lula Mae's caregiver, Hillary Price for extraordinary care over the years.

Lula Mae will forever be remembered for the kindness she shared and the memories she created. May she rest in peace. 

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331). 

 

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Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - New Iberia

502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560

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Rosary

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

7:00 - 7:30 pm (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - New Iberia

502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560

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Visitation

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

8:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Pellerin Funeral Home - New Iberia

502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560

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Mass

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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