John R. Derouen

John Raymond Derouen, 70, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Lafayette.

Mr. Derouen was born on Nov. 8, 1938, in New Iberia.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Dugas Derouen; brothers Joseph Derouen and George Derouen, both of New Iberia, Willis Derouen of Crystal Springs, Miss., Michael Derouen of Carencro, Thomas Derouen of Broussard; sisters Mary Lynn Ulmer of St. Joseph, Mo., Rita Mae Prinsen of Lakeland, Fla., and Rose Marie House of Panama City, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Derouen Jr. and Ozite Broussard Derouen; brothers Alvin, Antoine Junis, John Walton, Robert, Antoine Albert Derouen; sisters Avie Theriot, Louisa Badeaux, Lillian Lancon, Eunice Derouen, Mary Nola Derouen and Ula Mae Derouen.

To view online obituary, and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, 365-3331, is in charge of arrangements.