New Iberia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mrs. Dennis J. David, the former Cora Mae Viator, 93, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Gary Schexnayder and Father Ed Degeyter officiating. Readings for the funeral mass will be proclaimed by, Sarah David and Kelly David Perkins. Gift Bearers will be Kristi David Minvielle and Trisha Broussard Judice. The Eulogy will be read by Dexter D. David. Burial will follow in Holy Family Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM and resume on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at St. Peters Catholic Church from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. A Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday evening in the funeral home at 7:00 PM by the Men's Rosary Group.
A native of Coteau and a resident of New Iberia, Mrs. David passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at her son's residence.
Mrs. David, along with her husband Dennis, were the founders of David Funeral Homes and was also the former owner of the Royal Motel in New Iberia. She enjoyed playing "Booray" with her friends at home games and going to the Casinos playing her favorite game, Black Jack. She loved her children and especially caring and loving her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, Danny J. David, Sr. and his wife Mavis, Richard David all of New Iberia and Royal J. David and his wife Elizabeth of Rocky Mount, NC; her daughter, Mary David Peck of Lafayette; her grandsons, Danny J. David, Jr. and his wife Angella of New Iberia, Kemp David and his wife Trisha of Rocky Mount, NC, Lance M. David and his wife Lulu of Youngsville, Dexter D. David of Rocky Mount, NC, Mason R. David of Raleigh, NC, Andre M. David of Greenville, NC and Peyton L. David of Rocky Mount, NC; her granddaughters, Kristi David Minvielle and her husband Robert, Sr., Kelly David Perkins and her husband Chris all of New Iberia and Sarah E. David of Rocky Mount, NC; her great grandsons, Blake A. Locasico of Loreauville, Robert B. Minvielle, Ethan J. David both of New Iberia, Kayden J. David of Rocky Mount, NC and Maddox L. David of Youngsville; her great granddaughters, Anna Kate Minvielle and Hannah E. David both of New Iberia; her great-great granddaughter, Avery Claire Locasico of Loreauville and her sisters, Laura Mae V. Broussard and her husband Olan of Franklin and Dorothy V. McDonald of New Iberia.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dennis J. David; her parents, Clovis Viator and Corrine Romero Viator; her son-in-law, Stephen Peck and her brother-in-law, Henry McDonald.
Pallbearers will be Danny J. David, Jr., Kemp David, Lance M. David, Dexter D. David, Mason R. David, Andre M. David and Peyton L. David.
Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Lacascio, Reving Broussard, Sam Bernard, Olan Broussard, Bobby Broussard, Neal McDonald, Brent McDonald and Chris Perkins.
The family would like to express their thanks to her sitters, Michelle, Karen, Kayla and Mona Simon, and the Staff of Hope Hospice and Nurse, Jenna Snoddy and Social Worker, Lynsie Schley.
You can sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org.
David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter Street (337) 369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation
David Funeral Home
1101 Trotter Street
New Iberia, Louisiana 70563
Tuesday 12/4, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM. A Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday evening in the funeral home at 7:00 PM by the Men's Rosary Group.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
108 E St Peter St.
New Iberia, Louisiana 70563
Wednesday 12/5, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
A Visitation will resume on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at St. Peters Catholic Church from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
Service
St. Peter's Catholic Church
108 E St Peter St.
New Iberia, Louisiana 70563
Wednesday 12/5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mrs. Dennis J. David, the former Cora Mae Viator, 93, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Gary Schexnayder and Father Ed Degeyter officiating.
Cemetery
Holy Family Cemetery
2807 Curtis Lane
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
Wednesday 12/5, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
A Burial will follow in Holy Family Mausoleum.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Our love and sympathy go out to your family. We will continue to remember each of you in our prayers. It sounds like she gave a lot of love and she received a lot of love! She has earned her wings!
Sorry for your loss praying for you and your familys
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Find peace in knowing that she’s no longer suffering and in pain. She loved each one of you and she knew that you all loved her. May God’s grace be with you during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Well done thy good and faithful servant.
My prayers are with the family and hope all goes well have safe travel you will be in my prayers for peace. as only God can give
Mr royal im so very sorry about the loss of your mother. The bible says we should rejoice for her as the absence of the body is present with our lord. I will be praying comfort for your family. We love you all! Phil 413
My deepest sympathy to all of David’s.
Royal and Family my prayers are with you all. Praying for safety in all traveling.
With our heartfelt condolences to you Elizabeth Dexter Kemp and the other david family members in your loss.please know she is at rest and peace.sincerely. Jerry and staff at smith florisy
Our hearts and prayers are with the entire David Family at this difficult time! I love you royal Lisa and family!
Sorry for your loss wishing safe trip prayers for you and the family hope things go well miss you Mary Wells