Gertrude “Gertie” Marie Hebert , 97, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
A visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 10:00 am until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in the Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Gertrude is survived by her children; Gale Hebert Bouzigard (Johnny), Kirk Hebert (Charleen), Marie Hebert Marcello (Donald), 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, and brother; Lester Rodrigue.
Mrs. Hebert was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years; Lefrey A. Hebert, son; Jimmy A. Hebert, great grandchild, Alli Bouzigard, parents; Edmond Sr. and Louisiana Vega Rodriguez, sister; Bernice Rodrigue Matherne, brothers; Edmond Jr., Woodrow, Roland, Raymond, and Earl Rodrigue, and daughter in law; Linda Sue Harris Hebert.
Gertie was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Ladies Alter Society, youth chairman of the Junior Catholic Daughters, which she initiated in the 1970’s, and was very involved in her community. She enjoyed multiple arts and crafts, especially ceramics, porcelain dolls, and sewing.
The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice, along with her home caregivers, for the care and compassion provided while attending to Mrs. Gertie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to St. Joseph Hospice in her name.
Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.