The Life of Louella Toups
"…future virtuous deeds are legacies, which from the gift of her example rise."
" Funeral Elegy"Gerard Manley Hopkins
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, for Louella Domingue Toups, affectionately known as "MiMi", who passed away on, Saturday, January 16, 2010 at HomePlace Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen, Rector of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, will celebrate the Mass and conduct the funeral services.Interment will be at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.Louella was born in Scott but lived most of her life in Lafayette. She was a devout Catholic, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and her life was characterized by concern for others, daily prayer and a generous spirit. "MiMi" was devoted to her family, an outstanding cook, gifted seamstress and gardener. In addition, she owned and operated her own business for forty years. She expected the best of her family and set an example of personal responsibility, faith and love.Louella is survived by her husband Hayward Leleux of New Iberia; one daughter, Brenda Toups LaBiche, and her husband, Wayne, of New Iberia; and two sons, Billy Toups and his wife, Lisa, of Marietta, GA and Robley "Rob" Louis Toups, Jr. and his wife, Khaki, of Canton, TX. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Caroline McConnell (Matthew) of Lafayette, Jennifer Waguespack-LaBiche, MD (Brad Roth, MD) of New Iberia, Zachary Toups (Jenny) of The Woodlands, TX , Gabe Toups (Tammy)of Villa Rica, GA, B.J. Toups (Meghan) of Marietta, GA, Leah Toups of Canton, TX, Lindsey Sarangoulis (Christopher) of Baltimore, MD, Mark Toups of Dallas, TX, and eleven great grandchildren, Emily, Camille and Lillith McConnell, Caroline Grace, Sarah Catherine and Jennifer Lauren Roth, Victoria, Gabriel, Isaac and William Toups, and William Robley Sarangoulis.Surviving siblings are Ethel Domingue, Laura Sibille, Jessie Camel, Curley Domingue, and Ray Domingue.Mrs. Toups was preceded in death by her first husband, Robley Louis Toups, Sr.; a son, Charles Terrance; her parents, Joseph and Noel Dugas Domingue; three sisters, Gussie Chaisson, Macel Moore and Pearl Romero; and four brothers, Whitley, Milton, Stafford, and R.J. Domingue and son-in-law, Carroll Thomas Waguespack.Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin and Castille''s Southside Lafayette location. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 7:00 PM and visitation will resume on Wednesday at 8:00 AM until time of service.Pallbearers will be Zachary, Gabe, Mark and B.J. Toups, Wayne LaBiche and Ray Domingue. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Hayward Leleux, Matthew McConnell, Brad Roth, MD, Christopher Sarangoulis and Curley Domingue.Memorial contributions in the name of Louella Toups can be made to HomePlace Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Drive, Tyler TX 75710 or to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste 200, Lafayette, La. 70503 or at their website at www.HospiceAcadiana.com.The family wishes to thank caregivers, Sherry Cox and Lillian Gaskin, who lovingly assisted in "Mimi’s" care during her last year of life. Gratitude is also extended to Heritage Manor of Canton, Dr. John Turner, Mother Frances Medical Center, and physicians and staff of the Critical Care Unit, East Texas Medical Center of Tyler. Special thanks to the Staff of HomePlace Hospice of East Texas, Palliative Care Physician, Dr. Keith Frasier, Mr. Steve Glossup and Eubanks Funeral Home of Canton, TX. Martin & Castille, 600 E. Farrel Rd.-Lafayette, 984-2811
" Funeral Elegy"Gerard Manley Hopkins
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, for Louella Domingue Toups, affectionately known as "MiMi", who passed away on, Saturday, January 16, 2010 at HomePlace Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen, Rector of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, will celebrate the Mass and conduct the funeral services.Interment will be at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.Louella was born in Scott but lived most of her life in Lafayette. She was a devout Catholic, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and her life was characterized by concern for others, daily prayer and a generous spirit. "MiMi" was devoted to her family, an outstanding cook, gifted seamstress and gardener. In addition, she owned and operated her own business for forty years. She expected the best of her family and set an example of personal responsibility, faith and love.Louella is survived by her husband Hayward Leleux of New Iberia; one daughter, Brenda Toups LaBiche, and her husband, Wayne, of New Iberia; and two sons, Billy Toups and his wife, Lisa, of Marietta, GA and Robley "Rob" Louis Toups, Jr. and his wife, Khaki, of Canton, TX. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Caroline McConnell (Matthew) of Lafayette, Jennifer Waguespack-LaBiche, MD (Brad Roth, MD) of New Iberia, Zachary Toups (Jenny) of The Woodlands, TX , Gabe Toups (Tammy)of Villa Rica, GA, B.J. Toups (Meghan) of Marietta, GA, Leah Toups of Canton, TX, Lindsey Sarangoulis (Christopher) of Baltimore, MD, Mark Toups of Dallas, TX, and eleven great grandchildren, Emily, Camille and Lillith McConnell, Caroline Grace, Sarah Catherine and Jennifer Lauren Roth, Victoria, Gabriel, Isaac and William Toups, and William Robley Sarangoulis.Surviving siblings are Ethel Domingue, Laura Sibille, Jessie Camel, Curley Domingue, and Ray Domingue.Mrs. Toups was preceded in death by her first husband, Robley Louis Toups, Sr.; a son, Charles Terrance; her parents, Joseph and Noel Dugas Domingue; three sisters, Gussie Chaisson, Macel Moore and Pearl Romero; and four brothers, Whitley, Milton, Stafford, and R.J. Domingue and son-in-law, Carroll Thomas Waguespack.Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin and Castille''s Southside Lafayette location. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 7:00 PM and visitation will resume on Wednesday at 8:00 AM until time of service.Pallbearers will be Zachary, Gabe, Mark and B.J. Toups, Wayne LaBiche and Ray Domingue. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Hayward Leleux, Matthew McConnell, Brad Roth, MD, Christopher Sarangoulis and Curley Domingue.Memorial contributions in the name of Louella Toups can be made to HomePlace Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Drive, Tyler TX 75710 or to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste 200, Lafayette, La. 70503 or at their website at www.HospiceAcadiana.com.The family wishes to thank caregivers, Sherry Cox and Lillian Gaskin, who lovingly assisted in "Mimi’s" care during her last year of life. Gratitude is also extended to Heritage Manor of Canton, Dr. John Turner, Mother Frances Medical Center, and physicians and staff of the Critical Care Unit, East Texas Medical Center of Tyler. Special thanks to the Staff of HomePlace Hospice of East Texas, Palliative Care Physician, Dr. Keith Frasier, Mr. Steve Glossup and Eubanks Funeral Home of Canton, TX. Martin & Castille, 600 E. Farrel Rd.-Lafayette, 984-2811
