Gertrude Elizabeth "Gert" Derise

Gertrude Derise ChaneyObituary:

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at a 2:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial in Martin & Castille's La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette, for Gertrude Derise Chaney, 70, who died on Thursday, November 28, 2013, after a three-year battle with cancer. She died at her residence in Lafayette, surrounded by her loving family. Reverend Mark Derise, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Deacon Reggie Bollich will assist with the Funeral Mass. The lectors will be Debbie Chaney and Daniel Broussard. The giftbearers will be Madison Chaney, Logan Chaney, Avery Thomas, and Lea Thomas. Survivors include her beloved husband of 48 years, David Lynn Chaney; one daughter, Pamela Chaney Broussard and her husband Richard; two sons, Troy Chaney and his fiance\'c3\'a9 Cindy Soileau, and David Chaney and his wife Debbie Giddings; four grandchildren, Daniel Broussard, Haley Broussard, Logan Chaney and Madison Chaney; three 'adopted' grandchildren, Erin Thomas, Avery Thomas and Lea 'Navajo' Thomas; one sister, Betty Faulk; and one brother-in-law, Robert 'Bobby' Chaney and his wife Marie 'Pearl' Chaney. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Derise, Jr. and Evelyn Bourque Derise; in-laws, Edgar and Marguerite Chaney; one brother-in-law, Terry Faulk; and her close friend, Patsy Cogburn. A native of Jeanerette and a resident of Lafayette for most of her life, Gertrude Chaney was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She always put the needs of others before her own. She loved to travel, especially to watch her children and grandchildren play sports and dance. She was a member of Holy Cross Ladies Altar Sodality and Catholic Daughters of America. Over the years, she was the concession stand manager for Lafayette Little League, volunteered at Broadmoor Elementary, served as a teacher's aide at Prairie Elementary, and owned and managed Chaney's One Hour Photo. When she wasn't spoiling her grandchildren, she enjoyed spending time playing tennis and pokeno with her friends. Mrs. Chaney will be dearly missed by family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. Pallbearers will be Troy Chaney, David Chaney, Richard Broussard, Brent Thomas, Daniel Broussard, and Jake Hebert. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert 'Bobby' Chaney, Albert Foreman, Francis LeBlanc, Robert Young, Irvin Cormier, and Louis 'Dean' Arton. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE Lafayette location on Saturday, November 30, 2013, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. A Rosary will be prayed by Deacon Reggie Bollich on Saturday at 7:00 PM in Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Heart of Hospice, especially Tara Baudoin, Jill Yeates, Billy Wynn, and Joann. Also her wonderful caregiver, Kim Credeur, for her loving and compassionate care. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Chaney's name to Heart of Hospice, 201 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com