Jules Detraz Hebert

Abbeville— Jules Detraz Hebert passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home in Abbeville, LA.  He was 56 years old.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 15, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (300 Pere Megret St.) in Abbeville.  Interment will take place on a later date at St. Paul Cemetery.

Jules spent most of his life in the city he loved most, Abbeville, but he also appreciated the charm and character of other places.  His love for adventure took he and his family on many wonderful trips where he instilled in his children his love for learning and for travel.

Jules was born December 17, 1965, to Aurelie and Hazel “Pie” Hebert.  He attended kindergarten at Seton and grammar school at Mt. Carmel.  He was a member of the Vermilion Catholic HS Class of 1984, where he was Student Council President.  He moved to Baton Rouge to attend LSU and was a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Order.  He spent a summer abroad studying in Innsbruck, Austria during his time at LSU.  After graduating, he moved to Denali National Park in Alaska, where he met the love of his life, Ann Link Hebert.  Together they built a beautiful family and served their community well, including as proprietors of their business, Vermilion Janitorial & Industrial Supply.

Jules was very active in his church parish and at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.  He was a member of the ACTS community, assisted with retreats, Cursillo, and was a lay eucharistic minister.  He served in the Knights of Columbus and followed in his father’s footsteps as an active Rotarian, where he served as President, was named Rotarian of the Year, and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.  Jules was also active in the Boy Scouts, leading Troop 229 for many years and assisting his sons in their quest to become Eagle Scouts.   Some of his favorite times were spent camping with his family.

Jules is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Ann Link Hebert; three children, Lucas Detraz Hebert, Oliver Link Hebert, and Isabella Marie Hebert; three siblings, Gladu Aurelie Hebert, III and wife, Irina of Franklin, TN, Nannette Hebert Goodyear and husband, Ralph of Maurice, LA, and Adele Hebert Netterville and husband, Craig of Baton Rouge, LA; mother-in-law, Florence Reynolds; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Link Asam and husband Don, and Theresa Link Palmer and husband, Mark; brother-in-law, Jerry Link; nephews, Evan Palmer, Jake Netterville, Michael Hebert, Sasha Hebert, and Aaron Link; and nieces, Adrienne Palmer and Mary Margaret Netterville.

Jules was preceded in death by his father, Gladu “Aurelie” Hebert, Jr; mother, Hazel “Pie” Detraz Hebert; and father-in-law, Eugene Francis Link.

Visitation will be held at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (209 S. Saint Charles St.) on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM.  A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM.  Visitation will continue Monday, August 15, 2022 at 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church. Repast to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall (202 W. Vermilion St., Abbeville).