Emeranthe W.

Hymel

Emeranthe W. Hymel passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 18, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a native and resident of Vacherie, LA.

Emeranthe is survived by her children; daughter, Patricia Becnel (Randy), sons, Stephen Hymel (Missy) and Gary Hymel (Lori); 5 grandchildren, Jennifer Rome (Brian), Ryan Becnel (Beth), Jordan Holder (Tyler), Jared Hymel (Laney) and Rylee Hymel; 4 great-grandchildren, Kaylee Rome, Layla, Edith and Royce Becnel. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harry J. Hymel; son, Carl Hymel; parents, Murphy & Jeanne S. Webre; as well as her sisters, Cecile Miller Anderman and Adeline LaBruyere.

Emeranthe was a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; all of whom she was extremely proud of. She enjoyed cooking, embroidering and sharing her pralines and pecan cookies with dear friends and family.

A visitation in her honor will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at St. Philip Catholic Church 1175LA-18 Vacherie, LA 70090, from 8:30 a.m. until service time. A mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philip with Rev. Mike O'Rourke officiating and her burial will follow at the St. Philip Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Randy Becnel, Ryan Becnel, Tyler Holder, Jared Hymel, Brian Rome, and Donald Nash.

The family would like to thank her dedicated caregivers and Haydel Hospice for their exceptional service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.