Simoneaud’s Grocery, a cherished family-owned store in New Iberia, is closing after more than 70 years. In an exclusive interview, the Simoneaud family told News 15 that they were forced to retire due to an unaffordable rent increase by the new landlords of the Iberia Mall Shopping Center. Co-owners Roy and Toni Simoneaud expressed their disappointment about the situation but also their gratitude to the community. They noted the rent increase left them with no choice but to retire, leaving loyal customers heartbroken…