Ethel C. Huval

Parks – Ethel C. Huval passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and husband at her home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  She was joined 2½ days later by her beloved and devoted husband of 66 years, William R. Huval.    
They leave behind to mourn, their children, Michael Huval and wife Monica, and her daughter Maddie Bonnet; Liz Friedman and husband Bill, Christine Wright and husband Joe and his son David Wright; their four grandchildren, Brooke Huval, Rachel Friedman, Claire Smoczynski and husband Eric, and Jacob Tauzin and wife Tiffany; one great-granddaughter, Camille Smoczynski; and her brother, Adley Champagne and wife Patsy.  
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Arista and Melanie Douet Champagne; her brothers, Albert Champagne and Alton Champagne; and her son, David R. Huval.  
Born December 21, 1933, Ethel was a lifelong resident of Parks, Louisiana, where she devoted her life to her family. Her husband was her best friend and greatest love. They always had a kind word for one another, were devoted to each other, and in their golden years enjoyed reminiscing about the many memorable trips and occasions they experienced together.  
Nothing made them happier than being together.  
Ethel was a quiet and unassuming sweet, gentle woman. She gave of herself unselfishly without any expectation of anything in return. She was a loving caregiver to her parents, her children, her grandchildren, and her husband. She took great joy in the accomplishments of her grandchildren and was delighted to be blessed with a great-granddaughter who always brought a smile to her lips.  
Ethel participated in the Parks St. Joseph Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary, Altar Society, and Perpetual Adoration. She also belonged to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Homebound Eucharistic Ministry.  
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 1 and continue on Friday from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Thursday.  
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks.  
Funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Nicholas Dupré, Rev. Ed Degeyter and Rev. Donovan Labbé. Readers will be Charlotte Huval and Lucy Lissard. Gift Bearers will be Brooke Huval, Rachel Friedman, Claire Smoczynski and Jacob Tauzin. Music will be provided by Leo “Pope” Huval, Ade and Laura Huval, and Terry Huval.
Pallbearers will be Melvin Douet, Russell Champagne, Dale Huval, Terry Borel, Ken Jude Champagne and Alex Champagne.   
Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge.
Heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Acadiana for their tender and devoted care, especially Allison and Keisha. Thank you also to Danielle, Karen, and Jenna, her very caring and devoted sitters.  
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ethel’s name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.
(Pd.Adv.)