Dianne Marie Menard

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry, honoring the life of Dianne Marie Menard, 75, who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the Calcutta House. Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor, St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Lafayette, will be the Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez will Con Celebrate. Lectors for the Mass will be Charlene Sonnier and Elaine Primeaux. Gift bearers included Janice Touchet and Lisa Faulk. Pallbearers will be Al Lee, Aaron Lee, Ed Touchet, Ken Dugas, Oray Huval, Greg Theriot, and Cordell Theriot. She will be buried alongside her parents in Bancker Cemetery.

A visitation will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 18534 LA Highway 689 (Henry), Erath, LA 70533, on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM by Deacon Bret Lee.

A proud graduate of Louisiana State University, Dianne dedicated her life to serving others as a social worker for the State of Louisiana. Her compassion and commitment to improving the lives of those she served made a lasting impact on the community. Dianne was a true LSU fan and loved being a purple and gold Alumna. Dianne also had a deep love of her Catholic Faith. She loved helping others get more involved in the Faith and supported the vocation of many priests and seminarians. She often relied on the Carmelite Nuns in Lafayette for prayer. One of her precious gifts is that if she knew you, she prayed for you.

Dianne is survived by her Godchildren and other family members, who will cherish her memory and legacy. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to her profession and the people she loved.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton “Shamie” Menard and the former Lana Broussard.

Dianne’s family would like to thank the many friends and families that helped to take care of her.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.