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WINNIE-STOWELL - Virgil Hoffpauir was struck and killed by a car at about 9 p.m. Saturday as he was crossing Hwy 124 about 50 ft. north of the Chestnut intersection in Winnie. Hoffpauir was dead on arrival at the Winnie Medical Center. According to DPS Sgt. Alvin Schmidt, the car was driven by Michael Kole, formerly of Winnie, now living in Beaumont.

Funeral for Virgil P. "Mushie" Hoffpauir, 48, of Winnie will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Broussard's Mortuary in Winnie with burial in Fairview Cemetery. A native of Nome, he had lived in Winnie 45 years and was a deck hand on a tugboat.

Survivors include one son, Ronnie Hoffpauir of Winnie; two daughters, Linda Faye Rodriguez of Stowell and Brenda Marie Stevens of Beaumont, his mother, Mrs. Douglas Hoffpauir of Winnie; four brothers, Emery Joe Hoffpauir of Livingston and Floyd Hoffpauir, David Hoffpauir and L.D. Hoffpauir, all of Winnie; and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on July 8, 1981)

Virgil married S.A. Ainsworth [Group Sheet]

1. R.B. Hoffpauir
2. B.M. Hoffpauir
3. L.F. Hoffpauir

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WINNIE-STOWELL (Sp) - Douglas Hoffpauir, 74, died Sunday, December 30th, 1979, in the Medical Center of Winnie. He was born in Morse, La, and lived in Winnie 40 years.

Rosary was Sunday night in the Broussard Mortuary Chapel and Mass was a 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 1980, with the Rev. William Bosworth officiating. Burial was at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard's Mortuary of Winnie. Pallbearers were: William Lulue, Lloyd Lulue, Roy Stewart, Junior Hoffpauir, Matthew Sonnier, and Evelon Sonnier.

Survivors include his wife, Zula Hoffpauir; five sons, Emory Hoffpauir of Fort Stockton, Texas, Floyd Hoffpauir, David Hoffpauir, Virgil Hoffpauir, and L.D. Hoffpauir, all of Winnie; three sisters, Esia Sparks, Houston, Evely LaBouf of Caplan, Louisiana, and Annie Herron of Highlands, Texas; one brother, Gilbert Hoffpauir, Winnie; eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on January 10, 1980)

Douglas married Zula Marie Clement 2 Apr 1927, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Zula (daughter of Alce Clement and Eva Istre) was born 15 Dec 1907, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Feb 1985, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ALCE CLEMENT DIES

Alce Clement, 67, a resident of Stowell for 23 years and a native of Rayne, La, died Saturday afternoon in his home after a long illness. He was an employee of the highway department.

Funeral services were held Monday morning in the St. Louis Catholic Church, of which he was a member, with Father George Rabroker, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery with Broussard's Mortuary of Beaumont in charge.

Survivors include his wife, Mathilda Clement, two daughters, Mrs. Douglas Hoffpauir of Winnie and Mrs. Joe Craft of Stowell; three brothers, Leo, Beauregard and Louis Clement all of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hebert of Abbeville, and Mrs. Otis Nunez of Port Arthur; a step-daughter, Mrs. Emma Smith of Beaumont and his mother, Mrs. Despalie Clement of Rayne.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on November 11, 1954)

Alce married Eva Istre 23 Feb 1907, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Eva was born 9 Sep 1886, Morse, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Sep 1969, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 Sep 1969, Istre Cemetery - Morse, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Services Wednesday For Mrs. Felix Doucet

Mrs. Felix Doucet, the former Eva Istre, 83, died at 1:30 this morning in the Crowley American Legion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Doucet was born in Acadia Parish on Sept. 9, 1886 and resided in Morse. She was a Catholic and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society.

Surviving Mrs. Doucet are: one son, Joseph Doucet of Mermentau; two daughters, Miss Alida Doucet of Morse and Mrs. E.M. Higginbotham of Beaumont, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Joe Hanks of Lake Charles. She also had 4 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morse with the burial to take place in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau. Father William Ohlenforst will celebrate Mass. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley.

(Published in the Crowley Post Herald on September 23, 1969)

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Adam Clement Is Buried Here Thursday

Funeral services for Adam Clement who died at his home here Wednesday, November 28 at 3:45 P.M., were held Thursday, November 29, from the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment followed in the adjoining Catholic cemetery, Wilbur Ardoin being in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clement was a pioneer citizen of this section, having resided here all his life. He was 77 years of age at the time of his death. Several months ago, he suffered a serious accident in which he incurred a broken left leg. His age was a factor against his recovery and he passed away as a result of this accident.

He was well-known thruout his community, having resided here for such a long time. Funeral services were widely attended by the scores of friends and relatives of Mr. Clement.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Ebrard Hebert of Abbeville and Mrs. Otis Nunez of Port Arthur; six sons: Alcee of Winnie, Tex.; Gaston of Highland, Tex.; Francois of Crowley; Leo, Beauregard and Louis, all of this city, and 30 grandchildren.

(Published in The Rayne Tribune on December 7, 1934)

Adam married Despalie Marie Benoit 18 Jan 1886, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Despalie was born 22 Jul 1867, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Mar 1955, Duson, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Mar 1955, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rites Held Today In Rayne For Mrs. Adam Hebert

RAYNE, La. - Funeral services were to be conducted at 4 p.m today from the St. Joseph Catholic church in Rayne for Mrs. Adam Hebert, 87, who succumbed at her residence in Rayne at 5:30 p.m. Thursday following an illness of several years. Burial was to be in the St. Joseph cemetery.

Mrs. Hebert, the former Despalie Benoit, is survived by three sons, Leo, Beauregard, and Louis Clement, all of Rayne; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Nunez of Port Arthur, Texas, and Mrs. B. Hebert of Abbeville; a sister, Mrs. Ignace Dupont of Jennings and a brother, Albert Benoit, of New Iberia. Nineteen grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren also survive.

The Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on March 11, 1955)



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Last Rites Held in Rayne For Mrs. A. Clement

RAYNE - Mrs. Adam Hebert, 87, nee Despalie Benoit, died at her home in Rayne on Thursday March 10, at 5:30 p.m. after an illness of two years.

Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic church at 4 p.m. Friday with interment in the church cemetery. Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include three sons, Leo, Beauregard, and Louis Clement of Rayne, two daughters, Mrs. Otis Nunez, Port Arthur Tex., Mrs. E.F. Hebert, Abbeville; one sister, Mrs. Ignace Dupont of Jennings; one brother, Albert Benoit of New Iberia, 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Church Point News on March 15, 1955)