Rose Toth Labauve

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rose Toth Labauve, 93, who died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Barton L. Migues, Jody K. Migues, Buddy Dautriel, Glenn Lege, Nicholas T. Gautreaux, and Nicholas T. Gautreaux, II. Honorary pallbearers will be James “Jay” Campbell, Wayne LeBleu, and Tim Creswell.

Mrs. Rose was a cherished member of our community. Mrs. Rose’s remarkable dedication to public service and her unwavering commitment to her community will be remembered and appreciated by all who had the honor of knowing her. Mrs. Rose began her distinguished career as a volunteer with the Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District (Port of Vermilion) in 1954. For the first six years, she worked tirelessly without pay, demonstrating her genuine passion and selfless dedication to the development of the Port. Her efforts were pivotal in recording the history of the Port since its inception in 1954, a task she continued with great dedication until her retirement in June of 1996. Throughout her 42 years of service, Mrs. Rose set up the bookkeeping from the ground up and exemplified excellence in service. Her friendly smile and can-do attitude endeared her to Commissioners past and present, and her presence was a source of inspiration and support to all. She was instrumental in the transition to the new District office building and played a significant role in key projects such as the Freshwater Bayou channel and the Leland Bowman Locks. Mrs. Rose’s extensive knowledge of the district’s history provided invaluable guidance and insight, helping to shape its future. The experience, knowledge, and advice to all who worked with her has been a mainstay in her contribution to the community and the legacy of her advice will live on.

Rose is survived by her loving family, including her nephews and niece, Barton L. Migues, Jody K. Migues, and Silvia Migues Norton; cousins, Evelyn Fiorentino; Karen Durham; Buddy Gulrich; Lee Gulrich; Kevin Gulrich and Mary K. Kuchta; as well as several great nieces and nephews. Most importantly she is survived by her feline companions, Opal and Little Sister who comforted her during her time of need.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Toth and Rose Gulrich Toth of Marydel, Maryland; husband, Fernand “Buster” LaBauve; sister-in-law, Ruby F. Migues; and canine companion for many years her golden retriever, “Goldman”.

A special thanks to Cheryl Decuire Broussard whom she trained for her job and who always answered her calls for assistance or just to have a personal conversation. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the entire community.

The family would like to thank Community Personal Care and Community Hospice Care for their compassionate, personal, and professional care of Mrs. Rose. A special thanks to her care givers, Judy Darlene Baudoin, Clarissa Starlard, Nykira Horne, Halle Nunez, Zach David, Valerie Dore, and Chaplain Matt Palmer.

Rest in peace, Mrs. Rose. Your life was a blessing, and your memory will be a treasure. Please join the family in gathering to honor and remember Mrs. Rose’s extraordinary life and legacy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Rose Toth Labauve’s memory to Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Post Office Box 3177, Lafayette, LA 70502, reflecting her lifelong commitment to community service.