Wanda Berzas

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Wanda Berzas on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home in Duralde, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on December 12, 1936, to Leroy and Aledia Veillon Fontenot, Wanda lived a life filled with love and devotion to those around her.

 The family invites all who knew Wanda to join them for a Chapel service at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 15, 2024, before proceeding to the St. Ann Mausoleum in Mamou for entombment with Father Dugas, officiating. A visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home from 9:00 am onwards with a Rosary at 1:00 pm by Deacon Gary Gaudin. 

 Wanda found joy in simple pleasures like crocheting sewing, fishing, and camping. Her role as a dedicated homemaker was evident in the warmth and care she poured into her family. She will always remain in the hearts of her husband of sixty-eight years, Rayford "Blackie" Berzas; her children Kim Berzas and his fiancé, Liz Saucier and Liz Fruge` of Duralde. 

 She cherished moments with her grandchildren: Joshua Chapman, Jamie Darbonne, Ashley LeBouef, Robyn Suire, Raven Loupe, Lacey Courville and Jerod Fruge`; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Wanda's love extended beyond her immediate family to embrace many others close to her. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Susan Schnelle; grandsons, Dustin Smith and Benjamin Berzas; brothers, Daniel Burke Fontenot and Darwin F. Fontenot. 

 Carried to her resting place with tenderness and reverence by Kenny Suire, Jerod Fruge, Joshua Chapman, Eli LeBouef, Lane Darbonne, and Hayden Fruge, she is embraced by the warmth of their friendship and the memories they shared.

 Wanda's legacy of love and devotion will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. Family and friends may share their condolences and memories at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com

Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is entrusted with the arrangements during this time of remembrance. In this moment of profound loss, we find solace in the beautiful memories we shared with Wanda Berzas. May she rest in peace knowing she was deeply loved and will be dearly missed