Notes:

Obituary:

Joseph Gator Adams, age 68, of Poteet, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 in Jourdanton.

He is survived by his wife, Mary B. (Topper) Adams of Poteet; granddaughter, Ashley Dodd and husband Anthoney of Killeen; grandson, Hunter Strachen of Clarksville, Georgia; great-grandson, Colbey Dodd of Killeen, and great-granddaughter, Raelin Dodd of Killeen. Joseph is also survived by his step-son, Chris Strachen and wife Heather of Clarksville, Georgia.

There are no services being held at this time. Please check the website for updates. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family, sign the guestbook or share memories may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com

Joseph Hubert "Butch" Boudreaux was adopted by Ernest Joseph Boudreaux and Lillian Landry Boudreaux in Bunkie, Louisiana. Name was later changed to Joseph Gator Adams.

Joseph — Cynthia Louise Whitaker. Cynthia was born 9 May 1949, Sidney, Delaware County, New York, USA; died 19 Dec 2015, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA; was buried 28 Dec 2015, Prospect Hill Cemetery - Sidney, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — B.E. Lee. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — M.B. Topper. [Group Sheet]

Ernest married Lillian Marie Landry 26 Jun 1935, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lillian was born 30 Nov 1899, Louisiana, USA; died 19 Dec 1994, Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 21 Dec 1994, Pythian Cemetery - Bunkie, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

BUNKIE - Services for Lillian Landry Boudreaux will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Monsignor Steve Testa officiating. Entombment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum under the direction of Melancon.

Mrs. Boudraux, 95, of Bunkie died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 1994, in Bunkie General Hospital.

She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Court Rayne No. 844, Catholic Daughters of the Americas No. 968, the Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was past chairman of Gold Star Mothers.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Boudreaux of Bunkie; and one son, Hubert Ernest Boudreaux of Tacoma, Wash.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

A wake service will begin at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

(Published in The Alexandria Town Talk on December 20, 1994)

Notes:

Obituary:

Laurent Boudreaux, Ex-Local Volunteer Fire Chief, Dies

Laurent Boudreaux, former Rayne Volunteer Firemen's Association chief and charter member of the organization, died Monday at 3 p.m. at his local residence after an apparent heart attack.

Boudreaux, 82, joined the Rayne Volunteer Fire Association when it was formed in 1904, served at one time as chief, and was the oldest living member of the organization when he retired last year.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Members of the Rayne Volunteer Firemen's Association served as pallbearers, and the body was transported to the Church for the service.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune of Rayne, La. on December 31, 1964)

Laurent married Adeline Lillian LeBleu 20 May 1903, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Adeline (daughter of John LeBleu and Celina Clement) was born 8 Dec 1885, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Dec 1973, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Dec 1973, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

Mrs. Boudreaux Services Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Adeline Boudreaux, 88, widow of the late Laurent J. Boudreaux, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday from St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery, with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangement.

Mrs. Boudreaux died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, December 15, at the Rayne-Branch Hospital following a recent illness.

Native of Acadia Parish, she had spent most of her lifetime in Rayne, residing at 600 Second Street for many years. She was a loved mother and housewife, her home, her family and her church filling her life with much comfort and happiness.

She is survived by one son, Ernest J. Boudreaux of Bunkie, La., 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 20, 1973)

Notes:

Obituary:

Old-Time Resident Succumbs

Friday, Nov. 18 marked the passing of another of Rayne's old time residents, Mr. John LeBleu, who died at the age of 66 years. Mr. LeBleu had lived here 44 years having raised all his family here. On Dec. 1, Mr. and Mrs. LeBleu would have been married 43 years.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Celina Clement; four children, Mrs. L. Boudreaux, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc, Miss Theresa LeBleu and Ben LeBleu; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and four brothers and three sisters, all of whom live in Lake Charles.

Funeral services were held Saturday evening from St. Joseph's Catholic church with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Mr. LeBleu had been ill for several years and his death came not unexpectedly, but as a merciful relief from his earthy sufferings. He was a devout Catholic, his religion being his greatest comfort in his last hours when all else except spiritual things count as but dross.

The Tribune bows its head in sympathy with the bereaved family, and may the Blessed Comforter be very near to those who mourn and help them as only He can help.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on November 26, 1927)

John married Celina Clement 20 Nov 1884, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Celina (daughter of Don Louis Clement and Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc) was born 22 Aug 1869, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Dec 1952, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1952, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Obituary:

Mrs. John LeBleu Succumbs Sunday

Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born August 22, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. today at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Col. L.C. Habetz officated the last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette and many grandchildren.

Geesy Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 29, 1952)



Obituary:

Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born October 31, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Col. L.C. Habetz officiated at last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Boudreaux and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvest Boudreaux of Rayne.

Pallbearers were Leo Trahan, C.J. Petitjean, Edgar Devillier, Walter Bremer, Louis Clement and R.L. LeBlanc.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Weekly Acadian of Rayne, LA on January 1, 1953)