DAV Lafayette, La Chapter 2

03/06/2026

We held the Chapter 2 officer elections on March 3,2026 at the scheduled meeting. The following officers, nominated by the nominations committee, were elected to office:

Commander: Ken Gove
Sr. Vice Commander: Nolan Onezime
Jr. vice Commander: Chuck Scott
Treasurer: Shantelle Scott
Adjutant: Stephanie Scott

Also, the position of Sergeant-at-Arms, was appointed by the commander to Mance Savoie, to begin immediately.

All officers will be installed at the next meeting on April 7, 2026.

Ken Gove
Commander
DAV Lafayette
Chapter 2

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02/21/2026

Commander's Lunch 2/20/26

Our chapter enjoyed our monthly luncheon at Tim's Kitchen in Broussard. Present were: Ken Gove (Chapter 2 Commander) and wife Shara, Marlene Comeaux (Unit 2 Commander), Jerri Rambin
(Unit 2 Sr. Vice Commander), Phillis Bertrand (Unit 2 Treasurer), Phyllis Barnett (Unit 2 Adjutant), Karen Mamalakis (VSO), Marinus Manning-DAV Member, Corinne Manning-DAVA Member, Gloria Cross-DAVA Member, Joseph Roseberry-DAV Member, and Denise Young-DAVA Member. We had a spectacular lunch with friendship and camaraderie prevailing. We look forward to having more members joining us for these luncheons on the 3rd Friday of the month. Due to the golf tournament in Gretna in March, we will be having our lunch on the 2nd Friday (March 13, 2026).

02/14/2026

On February 7, 2026, our chapter was at Golden Corral helping to collect funds for Golden Corral to send the kids of wounded, ill, and deceased veterans to Camp Corral, which is summer camp. These kids are going through a lot in their lives trying to help their sick and disabled veteran parents. For the ones that have parents that have become deceased, they are still going through the grievance of their lost parent. This camp helps them to get their minds off of the stress their situation causes and helps them to be able to cope with life. We collected $1056.00 in that single day, and we are proud that we could help Golden Corral to help the kids. We are planning to hold another event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Golden Corral in Lafayette, Louisiana so that we can help even more.

I would like to thank the members of DAV Chapter 2 and DAVA Unit 2 that helped in this endeavor. These members are:

DAV
Ken Gove-Chapter Commander, Nolan Onezime-Sr. vice Commander, Mance Savoie-Sergeant-at Arms, Michelle Santos, George Breaux, George Buchanon, and Clint Rambo

DAVA
Marlene Comeaux-Unit Commander, Phyllis Barnett-Adjutant, Shara Gove, Gloria cross, and Anna Breaux.

Ken Gove
Commander
DAV Lafayette
Chapter 2

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12/31/2025

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October 9, 1944 — December 26, 2025
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Kirby P. Hebert
New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, for Kirby P. Hebert, 81, who passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Rev. Keith Landry will be the Celebrant.

Visitation will be Sunday, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Pellerin Funeral Home, and will continue Monday, from 8:00 am until 10:30 am.

A rosary, led by the Men’s Rosary Group, will be prayed at 6:00 pm, on Sunday, at Pellerin Funeral Home.

A lifelong area resident, Kirby was born on Weeks Island, on October 9, 1944, to the late Donald and Georgette Hebert. Kirby graduated from New Iberia High School in 1962 during which time he earned his Eagle Scout Award. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1962 until 1968 and earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal while serving in the Dominican Republic Area. He retired from Centerpoint Energy, after 40 years of service. Kirby was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 365 and the Disabled American Veterans Lafayette Chapter #2 and was also a member of the U.S.S. Nantahala AO-60 Reunion Group.

Kirby was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching baseball and football. A member of the Ancient Order of Creole Gourmets, Kirby loved cooking and won several awards throughout the years at many area contests.

Kirby loved traveling and never met a stranger. He would make friends any place that he went, striking up conversations with anyone.

His greatest joy was taking care of the love of his life, his wife of nearly 60 years, Gracie Hebert. He would consistently say that she was the BEST thing that happened to him and that she was the most important person in his life.

Survivors include his wife, Gracie Hebert of New Iberia; children, Amy H. Burleigh (Lawrence) of Gonzales, Jill H. Braniff (Darrell) of Benton, and Kirby Hebert, II (Monica) of Jeanerette; grandchildren, Victoria Burleigh West (Josh), Alexis Burleigh Boutwell, Blaize Hebert Lynch (Dusty), Makenna Braniff, Amber Bergeron Patout (Rivers “Roddy”), and Gage Bergeron (Maddi); great grandchildren, Patton, Porter, and Patterson Lynch, Caroline and Lainey Boutwell, Josephine and Juliette West, and Rivers “Reid” Patout; brother, Daniel Hebert (Maurine); mother-in-law, Agnes Hebert; sister-in-law, Sandra Lancon; brothers-in-law, Rory Hebert (Laurie), Lucien Hebert, Donald Derise, and Gerald Myers; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Derise, Muriel Landry and her husband Hardy, and Elda Vera Myers; father-in-law, Wallace J. Hebert, Sr.; sister-in-law, Sherry Hebert; brothers-in-law, Wallace J. Hebert, Jr., Phillip Hebert and Leonard Lancon, Jr.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. George Cousin, Dr. Ria Itty, Dr. Jason Landry and Nurse Gracie with the VA Medical Clinic in Lafayette, Lourdes Hospital 3rd and 6th floor staff, and Dr. Brad Broussard and staff of Sage Specialty Hospital High Observation Unit for their amazing care of our husband/dad.

Pallbearers will be Gage Bergeron, Lawrence Burleigh, Darrell Braniff, Ty Etie, Dusty Lynch, and Doug Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Hebert, Donald Derise, Gerald Myers, Rory Hebert Lucien Hebert, Rivers “Roddy” Patout and Josh West.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local Disabled Veteran’s organization or charity of your choice.

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To the Hebert family: Kirby's walk through this life is now complete. and has a new walk with our Savior in the spiritual realm. May He rest in peacd.

Effron Savoy

Dec 31, 2025

Kirby was one of the friendest people in our family. So sorry for y'all loss Gracie, Amy and Kirby Jr
May he fly high and rest in paradise....love Lynn

Lynn Fontenot

Dec 30, 2025

Gracie; we were saddened to hear of Kirby’s passing! We always looked forward to the Nantahala Reunions to trade old memories of our time together aboard ship! Also always looked forward to reunion ending “auction” at the banquet with Kirby officiating! Very entertaining!
Kirby was such an energetic and authentic guy! We always enjoyed hanging out with you and Kirby! Never a dull moment with Kirby! And you guys could really burn up the dance floor!
We have missed you guys at the last several or so reunions! Pretty dull without you!
We will always cherish the wonderful times we had together at the reunions! And I will always remember Kirby modeling that pretty little blue bikini when we were in Cannes, France!
You take care Gracie! We love you!
Ziggy Zengel
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John (Ziggy) & Sandy Zengel

Dec 30, 2025

Gracie so sorry for your loss, I was so happy when I would meet up with him at the store or whatever, he loved and was a good talker, never boring HUGS and prayers to you and your family

Cheryl (Sue) Buteaux

Dec 30, 2025

Janet Aucoin

Dec 28, 2025

Quincie Privat Charles Brenke purchased Peace Lily for Kirby P. Hebert

Quincie Privat Charles Brenke

Dec 31, 2025

Gracie, Amy, Jill and Kirby, I am so very sorry for your loss. Kirby was absolutely one of my favorite cousin-in-laws and to cut up with. He could really dish it out and was such a trooper in taking it too! Love you all, Darlene

Darlene

Dec 30, 2025

Gracie, I am s very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved, Kirby. As you know, he never met a stranger and was always so kind. What I admired about him was always his deep love for God, you and his family and all his friends. Praying that God gives you and the family peace and strength.
Love and prayers,
Karen Hebert Saunier and Family

Karen Hebert Saunier

Dec 30, 2025

So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family!✝️

Barbara Delome

Dec 30, 2025

Had a many conversations with Mr Kirby the past few months during dinner meetings since joining Ancient Order of Creole Gourmets. He always had something to say to me about his children and family. He was so very proud of them.

My condolences thoughts and prayers to Ms. Gracie, Amy, Jill, Kirby and the entire family. Rest In Peace Mr. Kirby.

Thomas Falgout

Dec 27, 2025

So sorry for your loss Kirb, Gracie and family. He will be truly missed 🙏🙏

Karl champagne

Dec 31, 2025

Mr Kirby was someone I meant at Musson Patout and sold him Vehicle that turned into many more. We developed a Good relationship and friendship and shared many Conversations. He will be definitely missed by ,I will keep his Family in my Prayers!!!

David Merrill

Dec 30, 2025

Kirby is a long time member of the Disabled American Veterans Lafayette Chapter 2. I developed a great friendship with him after I became the Commander of the chapter. Sitting down and talking to Kirby was an inspiration to me.
His wife, Gracie is very sweet and they had a love that everyone desires for each other. Our prayers and condolences go out to Gracie and the family. May he rest in peace. SALUTE!!!

Ken Gove

Dec 30, 2025

Gracie I am truly sorry for your Loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Rhonda Vital

Dec 29, 2025

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12/26/2025

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and I hope your New Years is filled with happiness and prosperity. Sorry I didn't get to post before this as Shara and I were busy spending time with close friends.

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12/04/2025

I would like to thank all of the Lafayette Chapter 2 members and the members of the Auxiliary Unit 2 for making the Christmas Dinner a complete success. We had the honor of entertaining our distinguished guests, Department Commander-Al Leger, his wife Liz, and his son Chris. Department Adjutant-PDC Paul Herrmann and his wife Joan, Department Sr. Vice Commander-Robert Chapman and his wife Janice (Louisiana Dept Auxiliary Commander), Department Treasurer-PDC/NEC Kevin Wenthe and his wife Kathy (Auxiliary National Sr. Vice Commander, Department Adjutant and Treasurer), Robbie Gros-Adjutant Chapter 47 and Department Sergeant-at-Arms, Chuck Trenchard-Commander Chapter 41, PDC Leo Aragon, PDC Eddie Figueron, PDC Belinda Hill and her husband Jason, PDC John Mercer, and PDC Joe Menard. We had good food and good company for the evening. Thanks go out to the auxiliary members who were the servers for the meal and to all who helped in the cleanup and finishing of the evening. We look forward to next year when we can do this again. Our organization has grown tremendously in the last 1 1/2 years, and I hope it can continue on this trend. The members of the chapter and the auxiliary unit have been working hard in the recruiting efforts to enable us to bring more people into the chapter and the unit. Lafayette Chapter 2/Unit 2, keep up the good work. I cannot ask for a better chapter to command. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all from Shara and me.

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12/02/2025

Reminder for Tonight’s Christmas 🎅🏻 Dinner we will be accepting donations for St. Joseph Shelter
Please bring in White T-Shirts and Socks

11/30/2025

Today, I was looking through all of the pictures we have posted on our site. I see a lot of fun, camaraderie, friendship, and esprit de corps. This is what the DAV Lafayette Chapter 2 is all about. We learn a lot from our meetings, conferences, and conventions, and we have fun after the training is over. We have built a great chapter/unit, and we strive to help veterans when needed. Our organization has never been stronger than it is now, and it grows stronger with the passing days. We communicate and we give and receive suggestions for things to come. If any disabled veterans want to know about an organization that is there to help them, kindly reach out to them and bring them in so that we may try to enrich their lives, by receiving the benefits they are entitled to. This is all happening because of the great people we have in our organization. Marlene Comeaux, Auxiliary Commander and I work together to strive for excellence in our organization. We will continue to work together and bring younger people into the chapter/ unit so that we can gain more invigorative ideas to help the organization grow. Please breeze through the pictures that are posted so that you can see how far we have come. To all of our members, please get the work out to bring these veterans in so they can get our help. I want all of you to know that I am proud of the efforts that you have been displaying, and I am proud to have each and every one of you as members of the chapter /unit. May you all have a great Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. See you at the Christmas dinner on December 2nd.

Ken Gove
Commander
DAV Lafayette
Chapter 2

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11/18/2025

Well, we just completed our Midwinter Conference in Alexandria, La. We learned a lot, especially me, about the auxiliary and their programs. As Commander, I need to know this because it helps me to coordinate better with the Commander of the Auxiliary, so that we have a cohesive chapter/unit. I would like to thank Kathy Wenthe and Nicole Wenthe for the training we received. They were very professional and informative in the instruction. Those that attended, Marlene Comeaux-Auxiliary Commander, Phyllis Barnett-Aux Adjutant, Brian Michaud-Aux member, Shara Gove-Aux member, Anna Breaux-Aux member, George Breaux-DAV member, Emily Onezime-Auxiliary member, Nolan Onezime-DAV Chapter Sr. Vice Commander, Stephanie Scott-DAV Chapter 2 Adjutant, and me, Ken Gove-DAV Chapter 2 Commander, were all enlightened to the programs and will surely use this information to help to ensure readiness in our chapter/unit. The next thing on our agenda is the DAV Chapter Christmas Dinner on December 2nd. We will join in friendship and camaraderie to secure the blessings of the Christmas spirit. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.

Ken Gove
Commander

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11/11/2025

I would like to take this moment as Commander of DAV Lafayette Chapter 2 to thank all of the veterans for their brave and diligent service to our nation. Without the veterans, this nation would not exist as a free world, ensuring liberties and freedoms for the American people. We speak American English and not German or Russian, because of the veterans. Communism and Socialism in America was and is deterred because of the veterans. I am writing this in honor of all veterans, Past, Present, and Future.
I render a hand salute to all American Veterans!!!!! Thank you all for your service.

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11/10/2025

Yesterday and today we share d some moments with several veterans that came in to Golden Corral. We spoke with some of them about their benefits they could qualify for and we collected some donations. The Department Commander, Al Leger and his wife, Liz, and son Chris, joined us for dinner and some fun times. We will be back there Tuesday night to talk with veterans as they come in to receive a free dinner from Golden Corral. Looking forward to this time, which starts at 1600 (4:00 pm).