Covenant Marriage in Louisiana
Considering a Covenant Marriage? What is a Covenant Marriage? A Covenant Marriage is a voluntary commitment that adds an extra layer of strength and accountability to a traditional marriage. In Louisiana, couples who choose a Covenant Marriage agree to seek counseling before pursuing a divorce. Download Covenant Marriage Documents This approach is based on the […]
The LaCazes
79 Years
MARRIED: February 15, 1947 – 79 Years Robeline, Louisiana Gussie & Leland LaCaze Gussie and Leland LaCaze met in May of 1945, in the small sawmill town of Flora, La. Leland played guitar with two friends, on Saturday nights. On one of those Saturday nights, Gussie, her sister, and their friends decided to go and […]
2026 Marriage Hall of Fame
Marriage serves as a cornerstone of society, providing the foundation for strong families and nurturing well-adjusted children. Each year, Louisiana Family Forum (LFF) honors the state’s longest-married couples to celebrate healthy marriages, strengthen cultural support for lifelong commitment, and highlight the community-wide benefits these enduring unions bring. This recognition celebrates couples who exemplify traditional values—loyalty, […]
The Hoffpauirs
68 Years
Barbara & Donald Hoffpauir MARRIED: January 25, 1958 – 68 YearsRayne, Louisiana Donald and Barbara were high school sweethearts and married at Centenary United Methodist Church in Rayne, Louisiana, on January 25, 1958. Both college students at that time, Donald was 20, and Barbara was 19. As residents of Rayne, they did not own a […]
The Austins
69 Years
Horace & Flora Austin MARRIED: August 26, 1956 – 69 Years Pineville, Louisiana I met my wife in 1953 at Louisiana Tech in Ruston La. She lived with her family in Ruston and we were attending Louisiana Tech. My first cousin Roy Smith and I roomed together at tech. He was also dating a young […]
The Hesses
78 Years
Marion & Jean Hess MARRIED: September 20, 1947 – 78 Years Metairie, Louisiana Marion Ferdinand Hess, Sr., has lived a life that has defied the odds. He survived a premature birth, fighting in World War II, and two deadly hurricanes in his hometown of New Orleans. He has been married to his wife, Jean, for […]