Charles Fernest Berard Jr.

NEW IBERIA – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mr. Charles Fernest Berard, Jr., age 99, at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. William Blanda officiating. Interment will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery with military honors by the Naval Funeral Honor Details Team.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Monday with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday until service time.

A native and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Berard passed away at 5:55 am on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Belle Teche Nursing Home.

Mr. Berard was a veteran of the US Navy. He had an impeccable work ethic and started his career working for his brother at Berard Brothers. He then moved on to LeBlanc and Broussard and Auto Mart Lincoln Mercury GMC. He was also employed by HMC Farms where he worked alongside Hugh, Michael and Chris Andre’. He was also employed at Squirrel Run and was an avid LSU fan.

Mr. Berard was known for his infectious laugh, willingness to help his family and friends and his devotion to his wife Jenny.

He is survived by numerous family members and friends and longtime caregiver Sheila Rankins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve “Jenny” LeBlanc Berard; parents, Charles Fernest Berard, Sr. and Felicie LeBlanc Berard; five brothers, Anthony “Tony” Berard, Burton Berard, Lloyd Berard, Sully Berard and Albert Berard and five sisters, Constance Prioux, Nita Childress, Regina Decuir, Lucille Gabbert, Felecie Vuillemot and Lariza “Larry” Judice.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Catholic High Endowment Fund, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.

To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.

Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.