C.A. married W. Crnkovic, Jr. [Group Sheet]

1. J.B. LeBlanc

C.A. — Private. [Group Sheet]

1. Private

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H. John LeBlanc

H. John LeBlanc, 71, of 707 E. Pershing Ave. in College Station died Friday in a local hospital.

Masonic graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at College Station City Cemetery. Dr. Bruce Fisher, pastor of A&M Presbyterian Church, will officiate.

LeBlanc was born in Rayne, La. and lived in College Station for 23 years. He was a retired air traffic controller. LeBlanc was a member of the Brazos Valley Shrine Club, an adviser of the Brazos Valley De Molay, and a 32nd-degree Mason in the Brazos Union Masonic Lodge, No. 129 AF&AM. He served in the Air Force and was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret LeBlanc of College Station; a daughter, Cherie LeBlanc of College Station; a sister, Genevieve Davis of San Antonio; and a grandson, Brian LeBlanc of College Station.

Memorials may be made to the Brazos Valley De Molay or the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 802 of the Arrowmoon District.

(Published in the Bryan-College Station Eagle on March 4, 1984)

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H. John LeBlanc

H. John LeBlanc, 71, of 707 Pershing St. in College Station, died in a local hospital Friday afternoon.

Services are pending at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. LeBlanc was a retired Easterwood Airport air traffic controller.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on March 3, 1984)

Howard married Margaret Elsie Houston 23 Dec 1939, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Margaret (daughter of Lonnie Houston and Ada Lillian Bumgardner) was born 14 Aug 1918, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Feb 2013, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was cremated , Body Donated to Science; Cremation. [Group Sheet]

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Margaret Elsie (Houston) LeBlanc, 94, went to be with the Lord on the morning of February 15, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones at home in College Station, Texas.

Margaret was born on August 14, 1918 in Shreveport, La., to Lonnie Houston and Ada Lillian Bumgardner, the youngest of 5 children. Her mother passed away when Margaret was only 14 months old. As a kid, Margaret spent a lot of time outdoors, playing shinny, or street hockey, and playing with paper dolls. She loved reading and being read to. Margaret graduated from C.E. Byrd High School of Shreveport in 1936 and was a homemaker. Shortly after, Margaret met her husband Howard J. LeBlanc in Shreveport and they married December 23, 1939. They had their only daughter, Cherie, in 1946. Howard was an air traffic controller, often moving around with his work. Margaret and Howard moved to Puerto Rico in 1958 and then to College Station, Texas in 1961. Her grandson, Brian, was born shortly after. Howard passed away in 1984, leaving her daughter to care for her. With the birth of her great-grandson in 1993, Margaret sought to take care of him while Cherie was at work, providing lots of love and care. Family meant the world to her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Lonnie Houston; mother, Ada Bumgardner Houston; brothers Francis Nevel Houston and Lonnie Gordon Houston; sisters Sybil Houston Goodgion, Verlie Houston Fletcher, and Viola Houston; and her husband of 45 years Howard John LeBlanc.

Survivors include one daughter, Cherie LeBlanc of College Station, Texas; one grandson, Brian LeBlanc of Queen Creek, Ariz.; one great-grandson, Cody LeBlanc of College Station; nieces, Patsy Beck of Denton, Texas, Sybil Clarke of Shreveport, La., and Nancy Mook of New Orleans, La.; one nephew, Nevel Houston Ehrhardt, and a host of wonderful friends and neighbors.

With heartfelt gratitude, the family expresses their deep appreciation to Dr. Adel Massoud and the College Station Medical Center staff, along with Brazos Valley Hospice.

Per her request, Margaret's body is to be donated to the Texas A&M Medical School. There will be no funeral service. Any donations may be made to Brazos Valley Hospice.

(Published in the Bryan-College Station Eagle on February 17, 2013)

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Margaret Elsie LeBlanc

Margaret Elsie LeBlanc, 94, of College Station, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Hillier Funeral Home has been entrusted with arranging donation of her body to Texas A&M University.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on February 16, 2013)

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Clebert LeBlanc Expires in Rayne

RAYNE, La. - Clebert Joseph LeBlanc, 74, retired Southern Pacific railroad section foreman, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday in the Rayne Branch hospital following an illness of three weeks.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Rayne Baptist Church and burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Lafayette. Until the hour of rites the body will remain at the Gossen Funeral Home here.

Mr. LeBlanc had been a resident of Rayne for 55 years. He and his wife had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Spring. Mr. LeBlanc was a past master of Rayne Lodge 313, Free and Able Masons. He was also a member of the Scottish Rites Temple, and was active in the work of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Marie LeBleu; two sons, Howard of College Station, Tex., and Robert LeBlanc of Port Allen; two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Bremer of Galena Park, Tex., and Mrs. Harry Davis of Selfridge Air Force Base, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Pierre Landry, Mrs. Lillian Tanner, and Mrs. M. Doucet, all of Lafayette; and four grandchildren.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 11th, 1961)

Clebert married Marie Clementine LeBleu 28 Apr 1909, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Marie (daughter of John LeBleu and Celina Clement) was born 22 Jul 1889, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Oct 1972, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Oct 1972, Masonic Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne Rites for Mrs. C. LeBlanc

RAYNE, La. - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today for Mrs. Clebert LeBlanc, 81, the former Marie LeBleu, in the chapel of the Gossen Funeral Home here. Burial followed in the Masonic Cemetery in Lafayette.

Mrs. LeBlanc, a native of Rayne, died Sunday in Bryan, Tex.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Bremer of Wimberly, Tex., and Mrs. Harry Davis of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; two sons, Howard LeBlanc of Bryan and Robert LeBlanc of Freeport, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on October 3rd, 1972)

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Lonnie Houston Funeral Friday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Osborne's Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Houston, 73, 1860 De Soto St., who died in a local hospital early Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Houston was a retired roofing contractor and had been a local resident for the past 30 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eunice Houston; seven daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Goodgion, Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc, Mrs. Lucy Perkins, Mrs. Carolyn Hermes and Mrs. Esther Beeman, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Verlie Fletcher, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elaine Robinette, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, L. G. Houston, Montgomery, Ala.; three brothers, I. N. Houston, Vesta Houston, of Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, of Shreveport, Mrs. Grace Pugh and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. T. C. Pennell, pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church assisted by the assistant pastor, the Rev. Ted Corbett. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, Johnnie Moore, Carl Maurer, Frank Beeman, Otis Perkins and Wayne Hermes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 1, 1954)

Lonnie married Ada Lillian Bumgardner 2 Sep 1903, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ada (daughter of Jacob Alexander Bumgardner, Sr. and Alwilda Keturah Holley) was born 2 Sep 1884, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Feb 1920, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1920, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. L. Houston died Saturday of last week at her home in Shreveport, death resulting from an attack of influenza. She leaves a widower and five young children. Mr. and Mrs. Houston formerly resided in the Linton community and at Benton. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. Alex Bumgardner, of Linton.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on March 4, 1920)

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Mrs. Ada Houston, aged 35 years, wife of Lonnie Houston, died last night at the home of his brother, I.N. Houston, 927 Unadilla street, South Highlands. Funeral services will be conducted from the home 927 Unadilla street, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment in Forest Park cemetery.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 28, 1920)

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Mr. Clet LeBlanc, Jr., aged 46 years, died at his home in Lafayette last Wednesday night after a long illness. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Broussard the following day.

Mr. LeBlanc was a resident of the fourth ward up to a few months ago when he moved to Lafayette with his family. He was an honest man, a good friend and a father and husband who was devoted to his family. In his death the community loses a worthy citizen who was always ready to do his share for the honor and credit of his country. Though it was perhaps in the humbler walks of life his influence was always exerted for the good and against the bad.

(Published in the Lafayette Gazette on October 27, 1900)

Clet married Marguerite Azena Vincent 4 Jun 1874, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA. Marguerite (daughter of Pierre Onezime Vincent and Marguerite Eurasie Bertrand) was born 4 Mar 1855, Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Dec 1927, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Dec 1927, Sacred Heart Cemetery and Mausoleum - Broussard, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Clet LeBlanc, a life long resient of Lafayette parish, died suddenly Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Doucet at Lafayette. Mrs. LeBlanc at the time of her death was 72 years of age. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Catholic church at Broussard, burial being in the Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving Mrs. LeBlanc are four daughters, Mrs. M. Doucet, Mrs. P. Landry, Mrs. L. Daigle of Lafayette, and Mrs. J.W. Tanner of New Orleans, four sons, Homer P. of Shreveport, Albert of Port Arthur, Frank P. of San Antonio, Texas and Clebert J. of Rayne.

(Published in the Rayne Tribune on 24 Dec 1927)

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Mrs. Clet LeBlanc died Friday night at 9:30, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Martial Doucet, 610 Garfield St., at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Mrs. LeBlanc is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Pierre Landry, Mrs. Martial Doucet and Mrs. Frank Daigle, all of this city, and Mrs. J. W. Tanner, of New Orleans; four sons, Clebert LeBlanc, Jr., of Rayne, La., Homer P. LeBlanc, of Shreveport, Albert LeBlanc, Port Arthur, Texas, and Frank P. LeBlanc, San Antonio, Texas; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard at 10:30 Sunday morning, followed by interment in the Catholic Cemetery there.

The funeral arrangements are in charge of Rene Delhomme.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on December 17, 1927)

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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]

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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)



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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)

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Lazarus L. Houston, 84-year old pioneer resident of this section and the head of a large and prominent North Louisiana family, died at his home near Sarepta, La. Mr. Houston was born near Cuthbert, Randolph County, Ga. The son of Samuel T. and Esther Martin Houston. He was the sixth of a family of 13 children. When a boy he moved with his parents to Webster Parish, La., where they settled on a homestead tract near Sarepta. There his mother gave the name Sarepta to the town that sprang up near their home. Mr. Lazarus L. (Lat) remained until his death on the Houston homestead where he and his wife reared a large family. He was married March 16, 1871, to Fannie Viola Campbell. His wife and ten children survive him. He was a devout member of the Baptist Church."

Children: G. O. Houston, Lonnie, I. N., Vester, Mrs. Egan Hodges, of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Ban Pugh and Lee, of Sarepta; Mrs.. Porter Cochran, of Springhill; Dr. W. M. Houston, of Eldorado, Arkansas; Mrs. John F. Adkins of Cotton Valley. There are also 41 grandchildren and 8 great grand-children. Others who survive him are a brother, Dennitt M. Houston, of Shreveport, and a sister.

(Source: Sarepta LA., dated March 5, 1931)

Lazarus married Frances Viola Campbell 16 Mar 1871, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frances (daughter of John Burchfield Campbell, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Cavett) was born 1 Sep 1854, Rocky Mount, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Jul 1931, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Aug 1931, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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PIONEER WOMAN DIES AT SAREPTA

Mother of Local Resident Dies After Illness of One Month.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Campbell Houston, 76, widow of the late L.L. Houston, were held Saturday afternoon at Sarepta, Webster parish. Mrs. Houston, who is the mother of G.O. Houston, assistant superintendent of Caddo parish schools, died Friday afternoon at her home near Sarepta. Mrs. Houston was the mother of 16 children, 10 of who survive her.

Mrs. Houston's husband died four months ago. Mr. and Mrs. Houston were pioneer residents of Webster parish. Mrs. Houston became ill a month ago and her death was expected.

Mrs. Houston was Miss Fannie Viola Campbell. She was born at Rocky Mount, Bossier parish, Sept. 1, 1854. She was married March 16, 1871.

Survivors are the following sons and daughters: Dr. W.M. Houston, El Dorado, Ark.; I.N., L., G.O. and V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport; Lee L. Houston, Sarepta; Mrs. J.F. Adkins, Cotton Valley, La.; Mrs. G.E. Hodges, Shreveport; Mrs. Porter Cochran, Sarepta; Mrs. S.B. Pugh, Sarepta. A brother, the Rev. T.M. Campbell, of Shongaloo, 43 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Joel McCann at the Sarepta Baptist church where Mrs. Houston was a member.

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J.A. Bumgardner, 77 years old, and for 60 years a resident of Bossier parish where he emigrated from Talladega, Ala., in 1865, died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his son, J.A. Bumgardner, Jr., 2124 Seymour street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the home of his son-in-law, Lonnie Houston, 3149 Samford avenue, where services conducted by Dr. M.E. Dodd and the Rev. Winston Borum, pastor and assistant pastor of the First Baptist church, of which he was a member. The body will be sent to Linton for burial. He was married June 10, 1880 to Miss Alwilda Ketura Holly and to them eight children were born, three of whom survive him, Mrs. J.G. Warfield of Houston, and J.A. and John Bumgardner of Shreveport. Two brothers, L.R. and W.R. Bumgardner, both of Linton, also survive him. He was a veteran of the Confederacy and a member of Gen. LeRoy Stafford Camp, U.C.V., Shreveport.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 17, 1925)

Jacob married Alwilda Keturah Holley 7 Jun 1880, Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Alwilda (daughter of Nathan Holley and Martha E.) was born 23 Jul 1859, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Oct 1908, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 Oct 1908, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Kittie (Holly) Bumgardner, wife of Mr. J.A. Bumgardner, died at her home late last Saturday afternoon, and was laid to rest in Red River Cemetery, Sunday. She was forty-nine years of age, and leaves a husband and four children - Mrs. L. Houston of Catahoula parish, Aleck, Kittie and John. For a short time Mrs. Bumgardner lived in Benton where she made many friends. She had a gently and kindly disposition, and was a good Christian. Aside from the members of the bereaved family and other relatives, there are many friends in our parish who will deeply mourn her death.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on October 22, 1908)