Lawrence "Larry" Andrus

New Iberia – Funeral services will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for Lawrence “Larry” Andrus, 71, who passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette.

Entombment will follow in Nativity of Our Lady Cemetery.

Rev. Steve LeBlanc will officiate.

Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm on Wednesday.

A rosary, led by Deacon Durk Viator, will be prayed at 11:00 am on Wednesday.

A longtime resident of New Iberia, Lawrence "Larry" Andrus was born in Pensacola, Florida on April 8, 1954, to the late Andrew and Marguerite Julia Guilbeau Andrus. He was a 1973 graduate of New Iberia Senior High, and furthered his education at USL.

Larry made a significant contribution to the oil and gas industry, where he served as a Facilities and Environmental Manager. His expertise and dedication were matched only by the warmth he brought into the lives of his colleagues and friends. He also used his creativity and craftsmanship by doing upholstery work with his good friend, Jeff.

Larry was a talented handyman and was affectionately known as a "Jack of all trades." His willingness to lend a hand and support others was evident throughout his life, earning him the heartfelt respect and admiration of friends and family. Larry loved photography, capturing moments that often went unseen, preserving memories that would last a lifetime.

Larry's youthful spirit endured into adulthood; he actively volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the prestigious Eagle Scout Award. This honor, significant in the scouting community, reflected his leadership and commitment to guiding the next generation. He was deeply passionate about animals and was known as an animal lover, finding joy in the companionship that they offered.

Mr. Andrus is survived by his loving wife, Susan Broussard Andrus; son, Brandon Andrus and wife, Sara; granddaughters, Bailey Andrus and Madelyn Andrus; brother, Michael Andrus and wife, Mary Ellen; sister, Vickie Sessions; father-in-law, Robert J. Broussard; brother-in-law, Bart Broussard and wife, Beth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Thelma Armentor Broussard, and brother-in-law, John Stephen Sessions.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Jolet, Dr. Robert Lahasky, Spencer Broussard, Noah Broussard, Jason Sessions, and Everett Hebert.

Honorary pallbearers are Peter Borne and Keith Sarradet.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Jonathan Thompson, Dr. Wissam Hanayneh, Dr. Robert Lahasky, and the staff of OncoLogics; nurses and staff of Our Lady of Lourdes ICU; and the staff of The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s name to Angel Paws or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Larry’s kind heart, generous spirit, and vibrant energy will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331).