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| 1101 | Obituary: Funeral services were held in the Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20, for Mrs. Josephine Crow of Somerville. The Rev. T. V. Lewis, pastor of the Christian Church officiated. Mrs. Pat Westfall sang two solos, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Nearer My God to Thee", accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Cecil Matejowsky. Mrs. Crow passed away early Thursday morning, April 17, in Hilhaven Rest Home at Waco, after being in ill health for several years. She was born in Gay Hill, Washington County, Teas on March 25, 1878, the daughter of the late Julius and Emilie Tonn Stolz. She had attained the age of 91 years and 23 days. Mrs. Crow was married for 61 years to the late E. M. Crow, who passed away on December 14, 1967. The Crow family had resided in Somerville for the past 65 years. Mrs. Crow is survived by one son, James J. Crow of Waco; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Simmers of White Castle, Louisiana; two sisters, Mrs. John Kruska of Granite, Oklahoma and Mrs. Fred Quebe of Agua Dulce; one brother, J. C. Stolz of Brenham; three grandsons; two granddaughters; eight granddaughters; three great grandsons; and many other relatives. Interment was beside her husband in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Woods Funeral Home. The following served as pallbearers, John Current of Bellville, John Toupal of Caldwell, Jimmie Stout, Walter Woods, Dwain Smith and Ed Wilkening. (Published in The Burleson County Citizen on April 24, 1969) | Stolz, Josephine Amelia (I5826)
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| 1102 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Monday, January 2, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church for Mrs. Helen Dupont Clement, 83 of Rayne, who died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 9:45 a.m. at the Rayme Guest Home. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery #2. Father Buddy Breaux officiated at the funeral services. She is survived by her husband, Nolan Clement of Rayne; a daughter and her husband, Patsy and Wilbert Chiasson of Rayne; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Clement is preceded in death by a son, Roland Clement; a daughter, Debra Clement; a grandchild, Geralyn Chiasson; her parents, Theophile and Ida Boudraux Dupont and siblings. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements. (Published in the Rayne Independent on January 5, 2006) | Dupont, Helena (I2842)
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| 1103 | Obituary: Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church for August Clement. Burial followed the services, in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mr. Clement was 68 years old at the time of his death on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 a.m. Survivors include his wife, Florence Guidry Clement of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Deon Pryor of Rayne; one son, Ogden Clement of Pasadena, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Rena Broussard of Rayne; six grandchildren and one great grand child. Gossen Funeral home was in charge of arrangement. (Published in the Rayne Independent on February 14, 1980) | Clement, August Joseph (I2475)
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| 1104 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Thursday, Jul 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Louis Clement, 82, who died July 5 at the Rayne Guest Home. Burial was in the church cemetery. Clement was a member of Arceneaux Post No. 77, American Legion and members of the Post served as a honor guard, including Leo Melancon, Leo Spaetgens, Nelson Richard and John Shelton. He is survived by his wife, Camilla L. Clement of Rayne; a sister, Angelle Nunez of Port Arthur, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. (Published in the Rayne Independent on July 8, 1989) | Clement, Louis (I2453)
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| 1105 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 11 a.m., in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Sidney James (Jamie) McBride, Jr., 40, who died at 12:07 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 0 at his parents' home in Rayne. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Stephen McBride of Lafayette and John McBride of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Mark "Louise" Cannon of New Iberia and Janet McBride of Rayne; a niece, Ellie Comeaux of Rayne and a nephew, Davy Comeaux of Rayne. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ophie Benoit and Mr. and Mrs. E.S. McBride and a brother, Gregory McBride. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Independent on September 12, 1998) | McBride, Sidney James Jr. (I4018)
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| 1106 | Obituary: Funeral services were held today at non in St. James Catholic church for Albert LeBlanc, 82, of 3803 Seventh street, who died Thursday at 7:40 p.m. in St. Mary's hospital, where he had been a patient since Nov. 6. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial park by the Grammier-Oberle Funeral home with C.B. Rogers, H.H. Salter, J.R. Hutson, F.E. Gardner, Albert Choate and J.E. Bos as pallbearers. Mr. LeBlanc was a native of Lafayette, La., and had been a Port Arthur resident 57 years. A retired building contractor and the oldest living member of Carpenters Local 610 prior to his death, Mr. LeBlanc was a member of St. James Catholic church. (Published in The Port Arthur News on November 26, 1966) | LeBlanc, Albert (I374)
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| 1107 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Mrs. Victor LeBlanc, 85, the former Regina David, in Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mrs. LeBlanc died Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in Lake Charles. Burial was in the Kaplan Catholic Cemetery with Vincent Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. C.W. Guidry of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Bourque of Kaplan; one brother, Nicholas David of Abbeville; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. (Published in The Kaplan Herald on March 5, 1975) | David, Regina (I2656)
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| 1108 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Zwolle for John Crnkovic, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Crnkovic of Alexandria. The infant died Monday, Dec. 21, in a local hospital. The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Emma Mitchell of Alexandria; maternal grandfather, L.T. Hairston, Stamps, Ark.; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paul Crnkovic of Zwolle. Hixson's funeral home was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Alexandria Weekly Town Talk on January 2, 1954) | Crnkovic, John (I2945)
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| 1109 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Steve N. Matte, 35, of Rayne, who died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 1 a.m. at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne. Father Bill Ruskoski officiated at the services. He is survived by his wife, Dina Matte of Rayne, two daughters, Hailey and Allie Matte both of Rayne, his parents, Zena Jr. and Linda Matte of Rayne, a sister and her husband, Dawn and Christopher Spears of Lafayette, his father and mother-in-law Wilbert and Patsy Chiasson of Rayne and other family members. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Enola C. Richard, maternal grandfather Herman LeDoux, and paternal grandparents, Zola and Zena Matte Sr. Steve was a 1990 graduate of Rayne High School. He was the owner and operator of Lawns and More for the past seven years. He has also been employed at Duhon Funeral Home for three years. On the weekends he could be found boiling crawfish at the Crawfish Hut or preparing entrees at Chef Roy's. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Independent on June 21, 2007) | Matte, Steve Nicholas (I2857)
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| 1110 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Rita Trahan Privat, 80, who died Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. at Lafayette General Medical Center. Fr. Buddy Breaux, Associate Pastor for St. Joseph Catholic Church officiated for the services. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne. Survivors include two sisters, Evelyn T. "Red" Istre of Crowley, Patricia T. "Pat" Schneider and her husband Ray of Roberts Cove; brother, R.C. Trahan and his wife Maxie of Tucker, GA and sisters-in-law, Mary S. Trahan of Crowley and Julie P. Ousse of Lafayette. Mrs. Privat was preceded in death by her husband Anthony S. "Tony" Privat; her parents, Calise and Amy Simon Trahan; one sister, Ruby M. "Nannie" Trahan and one brother, Glady J. Trahan. Pallbearers were Dennis Istre, John Trahan, Butch Ousse, Emile Trahan, Peter Trahan and Jude Schneider. The family request memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-3240 Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home. (Published in The Rayne Independent on March 10, 2005) | Trahan, Rita Amy (I4004)
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| 1111 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Leora Perres, 82, who died at her residence in Rayne. Entombment was in the church mausoleum. Survivors include two daughters, Georgia P. Fruge of Monroe and Marie P. Carter of Lafayette; a son, Brengle Perres of Lafayette; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Rayne African Violet Club. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Independent on November 18, 1999) | Thibodeaux, Leora (I1511)
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| 1112 | Obituary: Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12 at 2 p.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church for Beauregard Clement. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home. Mr. Clement died Tuesday, May 11 at 5:20 a.m. in the Rayne Branch Hospital at the age of 81. Survivors include his wife, Aurelia Credeur Clement, 2 sons, Wilson J. Clement of Galveston, Texas; Wilbert Clement of Rayne, 1 daughter, Mrs. Cyprien Bourque of Rayne, 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Louis Clement of Rayne, 2 sisters, Mrs. Otis Nunez of Port Arthur, Texas and Mrs. E.F. Hebert of Opelousas. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion Arceneaux Post 77, which will hold a court of honor. He was a native of Acadia Parish and was a retired farm foreman. (Published in the Rayne Independent on May 13, 1976) | Clement, Beauregard (I2449)
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| 1113 | Obituary: Funeral services will at 2 p.m. Friday in Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel for Raymond McCuistion, 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 in a local hospital. L. G. Wilden will officiate. Interment will be in Eastview Cemetery. McCuistion was born Feb. 16, 1920 in Olney, a son of the late Ray and Nora Sutherlen McCuistion. He married Marion Elnora Slater Jan 13, 1940 in Breckenridge. A U. S. Army veteran of World War II, when he served as a medical - surgical tech on a hospital ship, he had been a resident of Vernon since 1946. He worked for Verntex Creamery and Dr. Pepper Bottling CO. and later owned and operated a service station. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karon Anderson of Vernon; two sons, Fred McCuistion and Richard McCuistion, both of San Angelo; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. | McCuistion, Raymond Ney (I10255)
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| 1114 | Obituary: Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Electra with Rev. Charles Nichols officiating. Burial will be in New Electra Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, Texas. Raymond was born September 27, 1922 in Electra, Texas to Arther Glenn and Ronnie Emily Smith Stanford. He and Pauline Hunter were married September 21, 1940 in Electra, Texas. He was a lifetime resident of Electra. He was a past member of the Trail Blazers Square Dance Club of Electra and a member of the First Baptist Church of Electra. He worked as a warehouse foreman for West Tex Seat Covers until his retirement. Raymond served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a Radarman 3rd Class aboard the USS Leutze DD0481 from October 1943 until December 1945. He received the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 5 stars, Philippine Campaign Medal with 2 stars and World War II Victory Medal. The ship participated in the battles at Palau, Leyte Gulf, Lingayen Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Surigao Straits. His parents, wife, brothers, Luther Dean and Otis Glenn and a granddaughter, Kristie Lee Stanford preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Paul Stanford and wife, Marcia of Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Bruce Stanford and wife, Bonnie of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandsons, Jimmy Stanford and David Stanford of Florida, Greg Stanford of Wichita Falls, Texas and Jerry Stanford and wife, Amy of Wichita Falls, Texas; great granddaughters, Lara and Shawna Kimbrell of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister, Rama Beth Magers and husband, J.B. "Banny" of Electra, Texas; sisters-in-law, Frankie Stanford of Chillicothe, Texas, Nell Carriker of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Peggy Hunter of Lubbock, Texas and Nell Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Wichita Falls, P.O. Box 4804 Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Monday until service time at First Baptist Church of Electra, Texas. (Published by Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park, TX) | Stanford, Raymond Ogden (I9998)
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| 1115 | Obituary: Funeral Services will be conducted for Mrs. Clinton J. Petitjean, Jr., the former Ernestine Richard, 80, at 10 a.m. Friday at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with the Rev. Mike Arnaud officiating. Entombment will follow at the church mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday with a Rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday until service time. A native of Acadia Parish and a resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Petitjean passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday June 23, 2007 at Lafayette General Hospital. A longtime resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Petitjean was an active member of Nativity of Our Lady. She also did various volunteering, especially at St. Francis diner. She is survived by her son, Ronald Hubert Petitjean of Dallas, TX; a daughter, Sylvia Theresa Petitjean of New Orleans; a sister, Leatrice Richard Trahan of Rayne; and granddaughter, Yvette Azelie Petitjean of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton J. Petitjean, Jr. and parents, Rene and Marie Boudreaux Richard. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that individuals donate to St. Francis Diner, 1201 South Hopkins St., LA 70560 in Mrs. Petitjean's memory. Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements | Richard, Ernestine Ivy (I2431)
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| 1116 | Obituary: Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. for James C. Kelker, 67, of 232 East Herndon St., who died Wednesday following a short illness. Mr. Kelker had lived in Shreveport since 1932. He was a civil engineer with Marathon Oil Co. He was a graduate of Purdue Univeristy. A veteran of World War II, he had served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 32 years. He had been affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America for 25 years. Mr. Kelker was an honorary member of the Rotary Club, and was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Kelker; two sons, Francis J. Kelker of Miami, Fla., and Patrick Gene Malmstron of New Orleans; two daughters, Nancy Lee Kelker of Norman, Okla., and Mrs. Kim Dalrymple of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Catherine Church with the Rev. Steve Testa officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park West under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dr. P. C. Worley, George E. McGovern, D. Q. Lucky Jr., Fred Hamiter, F. M. Smith and John A. Jameson. The family asks that memorials be sent to the Norwela Council, Boy Scouts of America for Garland Scout Ranch. (Published in The Shreveport Times on November 9, 1973) | Kelker, James Joseph Arthur (I2316)
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| 1117 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home for Lena Bumgardner, 84, of 2913 Judson St. Mrs. Bumgardner died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Schumpert Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Services will be conducted by the Rev. O.H. Prothro, a retired Baptist minister. Burial will be in Lay Cemetery near Benton. Mrs. Bumgardner was a native of Tullos but had lived in Shreveport most of her life. She was a member of the Queensborough Baptist Church, the Broadmoore Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by three sons, John K. Bumgardner, of Baton Rouge, Fred Bumgardner, of Macon, Ga., and James Bumgardner, of Shreveport; four daughter, Mrs. Tom Elkins, Baton Rouge, Mrs. Beth Sistrunk and Mrs. Vollie H. Brown, both of Shreveport, and Mrs. Louis Bass of Slidell; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. (Published in The Shreveport Times on February 4, 1978) | Kendrick, Lena Tabitha (I2419)
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| 1118 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the St. Landry Catholic Church for Louis Cummings, 92, of Opelousas, who died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Opelousas General Hospital following a six-week illness. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point directed by Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on N. Main St. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Guillory of Opelousas; two sons, A.B. (T-See) Cummings of Opelousas and E.R. (Boncho) Cummings of Baton Rouge; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Gautreaux of Opelousas; a step-son, Ebenezer Miller of Opelousas; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and 29 step great-grandchildren. The funeral home will close at 10 o'clock tonight and re-open at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning until time of services. A rosary will be said at 7 o'clock tonight. (Published in The Opelousas Daily World on November 18, 1976) | Cummings, Louis (I6419)
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| 1119 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, for Johnny W. Crnkovic, 53, of Keithville who died Tuesday at his home following a short illness. A native of Zwolle, he had resided in Keithville for the past two years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Officiating at services will be the Rev. Patrick A. Sculley, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Services are under direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. He is survived by his wife, Lois Crnkovic of Keithville; his mother, Mrs. Frazine Crnkovic of Zwolle; one daughter, Eva Gail Purcell of Zwolle; three sisters, Helen Byers of Zwolle; Mrs. Joe Jones of Shreveport and Lois Sava of Fairfax, Va.; five brothers, Steve Crnkovic of Longview, Texas, W.A. Crnkovic of Zwolle, Frank, Pete and Donald Crnkovic, all of Shreveport; and two grandchildren. (Published in The Shreveport Times on December 7, 1978) | Crnkovic, Johnny William (I3801)
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| 1120 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003, at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Leo Joseph Trahan Sr., 88, who died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in Crowley American Legion Hospital. Entombment will be in St. Joseph #2 Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Leatrice Richard Trahan, of Rayne; one son, Leo Trahan, Jr. and his wife Gail; one grandson, Andrew "Andy"; one granddaughter, Brianna, all of Pascagoula, Miss.; and one sister, Delia Beaugh, of Church Point; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emethile Credeur Trahan; and six brothers, Eddie, Dennis, Emile, Ursin, Edmond and Irby. He was a master carpenter working for Rayne Lumber Yard, and a volunteer fireman with Rayne Fire Department since 1958 and a member of Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a airplane mechanic as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force in Texas and Japan. He was interviewed numerous times by the compilers of books on the Cajun French language for his extensive knowledge of the Cajun language, and is cited as such in Tonnerre Mes Chiens by Amanda LaFleur. He was instrumental in helping his niece Phoebe Trotter translate Floyd Sonnier book, From Small Bits Of Charcoal. A rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne. | Trahan, Leo Joseph Sr. (I2432)
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| 1121 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the St. Joseph Catholic church for Walter Clement, 66, who died yesterday at 8 a.m. of a heart attack. Clement, an employee at the Edmundson-Duhe Rice Mill, was also a member of the Rayne Riders club. Survivors include his wife, the former Gladys Hoffpauir, one daughter, Mrs. L. Gankendorff; two brothers, Theall and Elphie of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Leland Clark of Lake Charles and Mrs. Morris Henry of Galveston, Tex., and two grandchildren. The Gossen funeral home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 27, 1962) | Clement, Walter Edward (I2471)
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| 1122 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 1995 at St. Joseph Church in Rayne for Leonard V. Hebert Jr., 79, who died Saturday, Sept. 9, 1995 at the Retirement Center in Baton Rouge. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette. Survivors include: one son, Leonard V. Hebert III of Baton Rouge; three sisters: Beverly Johnson and Nettie Leger, both of Rayne; Mrs. B. I. Moody of Crowley; and one grand-daughter, Bridget Hebert of Baton Rouge. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on September 11, 1995) | Hebert, Leonard Valery Jr. (I3668)
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| 1123 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Highland Baptist Church, 607 Victory Dr., New Iberia, for Don Richard Carter, 79, who passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Rev. David Denton will officiate. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the church on Saturday. Don Richard Carter was born in Gonzales on July 13, 1943, to the late Thurman and Annie Louise Krebs Carter. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and retired as a supervisor from Columbian Chemicals. Don was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church and always put God first in everything he did. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and the love for his family was immense and unconditional. He loved hunting and fishing and would take off to Toledo Bend every chance he got. He loved his wife Connie above all else and cherished every moment he spent with her. He will be deeply missed. Mr. Carter is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Connie Lancon Carter; children Georgianna Carter Clements (Todd), Lisa Migues (Stacy), David Bourque (Pacsha), Jennifer Bourque and Mike Bourque (Beth); siblings Pam Beasley (Roy); Butch Carter (Shirley), John Carter (Amber) and Sarah Simonson (Joe); twelve grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Donna Lou and Jerry Comeaux. Pallbearers will be Butch Carter, John Carter, David Bourque, Mike Bourque, Scott Hebert and Stacy Migues. Memorial contributions may be made in Don's memory to Hospice of Acadiana, who provided excellent care for Don, Food with Love (The Food with Love Ministry provides meals to hospice patients and their families in Lafayette and surrounding communities); or American Lung Association. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 365-3331, is in charge of the arrangements. (Published by Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia, LA) | Carter, Don Richard (I3077)
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| 1124 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley for Oren Paul "O.P." Simon, Jr., 61, who died at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at his residence. Officiating for the services will be Father Gary Schexnayder. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009 and will continue on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until time of services. A Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009. Mr. Simon was in the oilfield business for over 35 years, working for Hub City Coil Tubing in Lafayette. He was Operations Manager for the last four years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and on the Rice Festival Board of Directors. He was recently awarded the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal. O.P. loved to spend time with his family and especially with his grand children. He was an avid golfer and loved traveling. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patty Kanter Simon of Crowley; two sons, Oren P. "Trey" Simon III and his wife, Traci and Ryan "Simon" P. Simon, all of Crowley; two grandchildren, Cole Michael Simon and Avari Kate Simon; his parents, Oren P. and Betty Simon of Crowley; two brothers, James Simon, wife Cheryl and Robert Simon, wife Debbie, all of Lafayette. Pallbearers are Cole Michael Simon, Oren "Trey" Simon III, Ryan "Simon" Simon, Bill Jackson, Jody Viator, James Simon, Robert Simon, Charles Abshire and Jack Tackett. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., 2600 Johnston St., Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-3240. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. | Simon, Oren Paul Jr. (I2874)
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| 1125 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Red River Baptist Church for Robert L. "Bob" Bumgardner, of 401 1/2 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City who died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Barksdale Hotel after a brief illness. Mr. Bumgardner was a native of Linton and a lifelong resident of Bossier Parish. He was a former member of the Bossier Parish Police Jury and had retired as a bus driver for the Bossier Parish Schools. The Rev. James L. Sermons, pastor of the Red River Baptist Church, will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Lay Cemetery under the direction of First National Funeral Home. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dalrymple of Benton, Mrs. Gladys Birdwell of Bossier City and Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Houston, Tex., and one brother, Harry Bumgardner of Medade. Pallbearers will be Norwood Dalrymple, Lyman McKinney, John R. Birdwell, Marvin Bumgardner, Russell Birdwell, Robert W. Moreland, Guy Wise and Dr. Hal Boylston. The pallbearers are all nephews of Mr. Bumgardner. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the services. (Published in The Shreveport Times on February 26, 1971) | Bumgardner, Robert Louis (I11973)
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| 1126 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Delhomme Funeral Home for Joseph (Joe) P. Logan, 58, who died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following a brief illness. Rev. Wallace Palmer, Pastor of the Northside Baptist Church, will conduct the funeral services. Interment will be in the Lafayette Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Logan was a native of Morgan City, the son of the late Ethel Lytton Logan and Luta Marion Walter. He had resided in Lafayette for the past 28 years. Mr. Logan was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad as an electrician, retiring in 1965 after working for them fifteen years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army National Guard. He was active in the Louisiana National Guard serving for thirty-three years before his retirement as a Lt. Colonel. He was an honorary member of the National Guard Association of Louisiana and the United States. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 69 - Stanley Martin Felix Ducrest; the Hope Lodge No. 145 F&AM, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a member of the Northside Baptist Church and was active in Boy Scout activities. He is survived by his widow, the former Effie Tanner of Lafayette; one daughter, Kelly Ann Logan of Lafayette; two sons, Patrick J. Logan and Glen T. Logan, both of Lafayette; six sisters, Mrs. Frank (Ethel) Chopin of Lafayette, Mrs. Jack (Marion) Dungan of McComb, Miss., Mrs. Harry (Edres) Esteve of New Orleans, Mrs. Thomas (Myri) Pennick of McGhee, Arkansas, Mrs. Louis (Isabelle) Bouy of New Orleans and Mrs. Roy (Eloise) Carricut of Lafayette; three brothers, Lytton Logan of St. Joseph, Mich., John B. Logan of Baton Rouge and Frank W. Logan of Houston, Texas. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 9:30a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. to service time Thursday. American Legion Memorial services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on October 23, 1974) | Logan, Joseph Pinkney (I998)
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| 1127 | Obituary: Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Norma Jean Lyman, 90, who died Friday, February 16, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Fr. Mikel Polson pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church will officiate for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours be held Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. She is survived by one daughter, Becky D. Brewer and her husband Mark K. of Freedom, PA; one son, Coby Davis and his wife Cynthia of Clinton, TN; one sister, Sue Ann B. Perry and her husband Donald R. of Merryville, LA; one brother, N. Andre Broussard of Galveston, TX; four grandchildren, Coby B. Davis II of Houston, TX, Tabatha Ann Benavidez of Clinton, TN, Christopher M. Brewer of Freedom, PA, and Robert L.P. Brewer of Houston, TX; and three great-grandchildren, Coby B. Davis III and Paris E. Davis both of Houston, TX, and Lily N. Brewer of Freedom, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Roberts Lyman; her parents, Nick and Norma B. Broussard; and one sister, Lennie Louise B. Harrell. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Inc. of Crowley. (Published by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley, La.) | Broussard, Norma Jean (I3745)
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| 1128 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel for Robert Lee LeBlanc, 52, who died at 2 a.m. Wednesday in Baton Rouge. Rev. James Caraway, pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Lafayette Masonic Cemetery. Mr. LeBlanc was a native of Rayne, the son of the late Clebert LeBlanc and Marie LeBleu. He was living in Lake Jackson, Tex., at the time of his death where he was employed by the Dow Chemical Co. as an engineer. He had worked for them for the past 21 years. He attended USL and graduated from LSU. Mr. LeBlanc was a member of Hope Lodge No. 145 F. & A.M., which will hold Masonic graveside services. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Susan Kaye LeBlanc of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. W.W. Bremer of Wimberly, Tex., and Mrs. Harry Davis of San Antonio, Tex.; and one brother, H. John LeBlanc of College Station, Tex. The family requests that visiting hours be observed until 10 tonight and from 8 a.m. until service time Friday. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on March 29, 1973) | LeBlanc, Robert Lee (I148)
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| 1129 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in Delhomme Funeral Home chapel for Mrs. Webb W. Prudhomme, 66, the former Annie Mae Doucet, who died at 1:10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following a brief illness. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Prudhomme was a native and lifelong resident of Lafyaette. She was a member of the Association of Retired Persons. Survivors include her husband, Webb W. Prudhomme, of Lafayette; one daughter, Miss Jane Prudhomme of New Orleans; two sons, William Prudhomme of Metairie, and Robert Prudhomme of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Robert L. Doucet of Lafayette, and five grandchildren. (Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on July 6, 1976) | Doucet, Anna Mae (I489)
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| 1130 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. J.W. Tanner, 71, who died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a brief illness. The Rev. Wallace Palmer, pastor of the Northside Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Broussard. Mrs. Tanner, the former Lillian LeBlanc, was the daughter of the late Clet LeBlanc and Azina Vincent. She was a native of Broussard, but had lived in Lafayette for the past 30 years, residing at 514 Evangeline Drive at the time of her death. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph P. Logan of Lafayette; two sons, James R. Tanner of San Antonio, Tex., and Robert Lee Tanner of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild. The family requests that visiting hours be observed until 11 p.m. tonight and from 7 a.m. to service time Thursday. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on September 15, 1971) | LeBlanc, Lillian Rae (I379)
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| 1131 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Robert Lee Doucet, 78, who died Thursday at 10 a.m. at Lafayette General Hospital. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Doucet was a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, the son of the late Martial Doucet and the former Clemence LeBlanc. He retired in 1970 after working 46 years as a division agent for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, American Association of Retired Persons, and past member of the Lafayette Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Myrtle Lauve of Lafayette; four daughters, Mrs. Louis H. (Joyce) Bonin Jr., Evelyn Ann Doucet, Mrs. Louis H. (Patricia) Broussard, all of Lafayette and Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Chatelain of Baton Rouge; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home by the Holy Family Rosary Corp. The family requests that visiting hours be observed until 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to service time Saturday and that donations in his memory be made to their favorite charity. Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Published in the Lafayette Advertiser on December 9, 1983) | Doucet, Robert Lee (I488)
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| 1132 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at a 10:30 a.m. Mass tomorrow at St. John Cathedral for Mrs. Martial (Jim) Doucet, 85, the former Clemence LeBlanc, who died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Friday at 4:30 a.m. after a brief illness. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mrs. Doucet was a native of Broussard and had resided in Lafayette for 68 years. Her home was at 610 Garfield Street. She was the daughter of the late Azena Vincent and Clet LeBlanc. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W.W. Prudhomme of Lafayette; one sons, R.L. (Bob) Doucet of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Tanner and Mrs. Pierre S. Landry, both of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on March 29, 1968) | LeBlanc, Clemence (I373)
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| 1133 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, June 13, 1994 in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Jack W. Daigle, 59, who died at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 1994 at his residence in Lafayette. Interment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum of the Resurrection. Rev. Joseph Stemmann, pastor of the St. John Church, Henry, will conduct the services. Jack was a native of Lafayette, the son of the late Frank Daigle and Laura Marie LeBlanc. He attended Cathedral, Immaculate High School, and Southwestern Louisiana Institute. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force for 14 years and worked for the Department of Defense, retiring in 1990 with 34 years of government service. Mr. Daigle is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ann Toussel, Lafayette; one daughter, Jacqueline Ann Daigle, Lafayette; one grandson, Joshua Adam Daigle, Lafayette; three brothers, Brother Thomas Daigle, F.S.C., Denver, Co.; Frank Daigle, New Orleans, and Richard Daigle, El Paso, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Leo (Helen) Borel, Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Daigle, John Henry Daigle, and James Daigle. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 7 p.m. The funeral is under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on June 11-12, 1994) | Daigle, Jack William (I543)
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| 1134 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for Renola Clement Bourque, 84 who died Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home in Lafayette. Entombment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA. The family asked for a private graveside service and the would like to thank everone for attendding the services. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Cyprien Bourque of Rayne, one daughter, Jennifier Cordova and husband Raymond of Lafayette, one brother, Wilbert Clement of Rayne, one granddaughter, Bridget Foco and husband Jeremy of Broussard, one great grandson, J.P. Foco II of Broussard. She was preceded in death by parents, Beauregard Clement and Aurelia Credeur, one brother, Wilson Clement. She was born Saturday, March 27, 1926 in Acadia Parish, LA, daughter of the late Beauregard Clement and the late Aurelia Credeur Clement. Mrs. Bourque graudated from Rayne High School in 1942. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Daughters of America. Contributions may be made to the Hospices of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. A special thanks Dr. Kenneth Spiller. Hospice of Acadiana Dr. Glenn Mire, Pat Richard, Erin Belloni, Donna Lopez. Maison de Lafayette Staff and Dr. Geoffery Mire and all the nurses that cared for her especially Michele and Pat. Acadiana Ambulance for their compassion in transporting her and Mel Guidry for all her help during her illness. Regional Medical Center of Acadiana and Meadowbrook Tricare LTAC. Caregivers, Roudel Meaux, Denise Powell, Denise and Vivian St. Julien and Janelle Miller. A rosary will be recited Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Gossen Funeral Home. Friends will be received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until service. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. (Published in the The Advertiser on Dec. 3, 2010) | Clement, Renola Theresa (I2510)
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| 1135 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. for Edwin "Teedie" Landry Ousse, Sr., 88 who died Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Lafayette General Medical Center Hospital in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #1 , Rayne, LA. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Julie Privat Ousse formaly of Rayne now leaving in Lafayette, one son, Edwin "Butch" Landry Ousse, Jr. and wife Janice of Lafayette, one daughter, Julie Anna Ousse Manale and husband Fred of Lafayette, one grandchild, Nicholas Ousse of Lafayette, two step grandchildren, Thomas McNeely of Lafayette, Brooke McNeely of Lafayette, one brother-in-law, Joe Darby of Arnaudville, All the family and friends at Maison de Lafayette. He was preceded in death by parents, Wallace Ousse and Edna Deshotels; two brothers, Jonny Ousse and Wallace Ousse, Sr. and wife Eleanor Zaunbrecher Ousse, one sister, Beverly Ousse Darby, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Anthony and Rita T. Privat. He was born Monday, August 7, 1922 in Rayne, LA, Son of the late Wallace Ousse and the late Edna Deshotels Ousse.Mr. Ousse is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. He served in the Army during WWII and the Korea War. A rosary will be recited Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home. Friends will be received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA. Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until service.Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. | Ousse, Edwin Landry Sr. (I3998)
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| 1136 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. for Julie Privat Ousse, 82 who died Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #1 , Rayne, LA. Surviving are one son, Edwin "Butch" Landry Ousse, Jr. and wife Janice of Lafayette, one daughter, Julie Anna Ousse Manale and husband Fred of Lafayette, one grandson, Nicholas Ousse of Lafayette, two step grandchildren, Thomas McNeely of Lafayette, Brooke McNeely of Lafayette, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin "Teedie" Landry Ousse, Sr., parents, Joseph Privat and Julie McBride Privat, one brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Rita Trahan Privat, sister-in-law, Beverly Ousse Darby, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wallace and Eleanor Ousse, Sr.. She was born Saturday, September 15, 1928 in Rayne, LA, daughter of the late Joseph Privat and the late Julie McBride Privat. She was a member of Acadia Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution, American Legion Auxillary for 62 years, Catholic Daughters of America and Rayne Garden Club for 45 years. Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, Louisiana | Privat, Julie Theresa (I3997)
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| 1137 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held at St. John's Cathedral tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. for Frank Daigle Sr., 61, who died at his residence in Lafayette yesterday at 1:15 p.m. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. Survivors include his widow, the former Lena Deshotel of Lafayette; one daughter, Mrs. Leo Borel of Lake Charles; seven sons: Rev. Brother Cecil Thomas, F. S. C. of St. Paul College, Covington, Charles of Shreveport, John Harry of Lafayette; James of Lafayette; Frank Jr. of the U.S. NAVY, North Carolina, Richard of Greenville, Miss., and Jack Daigle of Lafayette; four sisters: Mrs. Daisy Hodges of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Harry Dutt of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. Velma Daigle and Mrs. Stella Daigle Jennie of Monroe, Three brothers: Sidney of Lafayette, Steve of Monroe, and Clovis Daigle of Algiers. Three grandchildren also survive. The body is at the First National Funeral home. Recitation of the Rosary by the K of C. Council 1286 is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Robert J. Guchereau of the First National Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. The deceased was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of the Lafayette Council No. 1286 K of C. and the Holy Name Society of the Cathedral parish. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on March 17, 1953) | Daigle, Frank (I532)
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| 1138 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held in St. Genevieve Church at 11:30 a.m. Saturday for Pierre O. Johnson, 78, who died in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a brief illness at 11:20 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum, Broussard. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 tonight at the funeral home. Survivors include one brother, Arthur Johnson of Dallas, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Sazan Melancon and Miss Sadalise Johnson, both of New Iberia. Mr. Johnson, a native of Cecilia and a resident of Lafayette for the past 25 years, was a retired shop foreman of the Esso Standard Oil and Refinery of Baton Rouge. While in Lafayette he was employed in the Lafayette Department of Public Works. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Father Teurlings Knights of Columbus Council No. 3202 and the 4th Degree Bishop Dubourg Assembly, and member of the Lafayette Hobo Fire Department. He was a member of the St. Genevieve Usher Society. Visiting hours have been requested to 10 tonight and from 8 a.m. to time for religious services Saturday. Marin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on July 19, 1974) | Johnson, Pierre Olide (I469)
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| 1139 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held Monday at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Martin and Castille Funeral Home Chapel for James J. Daigle, 69, who died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1992 at 4:06 a.m. at his residence in Lafayette. Interment will be in the Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Bennett J. Voorhies, Pastor, St. Patrick Catholic Church, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the services. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Toussel Daigle of Lafayette; one daughter, Mrs. Aaron "Susan" Savant of Brusly; three sons, Michael J. Daigle, M.D. and Juan P. Daigle, both of Lafayette, and Major Patrick J. Daigle M.D. of Wright Patterson A.F.B., Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Leo (Mary) Borel of Austin, Texas; and four brothers, Richard Daigle of El Paso, Texas, Jack Daigle and Brother Thomas Daigle, both of Lafayette, and Frank Daigle of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Charles Daigle and John Harry Daigle. A native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, Mr. Daigle was the son of the late Frank Daigle and the former Laura LeBlanc, both natives of Broussard. He was a veteran of military service having retired as a Lt. Col. with the United States Air Force and served as ex commander of the American P.O.W.'s. Mr. Daigle was a member of the American Legion Post #69, the V.F.W. #203 and the Disabled American Veterans as well as the Woodmen of the World, the Golden Age Club, the Greenhouse, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the A.A.R.P. and the American Postal Workers Union. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The Family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until time of services Monday. Pallbearers are members of England Air Force Base. Honorary pallbearers are Aaron J. Savant, Jonathan E. Daigle, Joshua P. Daigle, Jeremy P. Daigle, Christopher Daigle and Nicholas Daigle. Martin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on January 19, 1992) | Daigle, James Joseph Paul (I535)
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| 1140 | Obituary: Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 at a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille for Mrs. Juanita Daigle, age 82, the former Juanita B. Toussel, who passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at her residence in Lafayette. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Chester Arceneaux , Pastor of Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the Funeral Services. Jodi Bollich, organist, will sing for the services, "Ave Maria", "The Wind Beneath My Wings", "Here I Am, Lord" and "On Eagles'' Wings". Survivors include one daughter, Susan Ann Daigle Savant; three sons, Michael James Daigle M.D., Juan Paul Daigle and Patrick Joseph Daigle, CDR, M.D.; ten grandchildren, Jonathan E., Shalon Ann, Kimberly Lynn, Nicolas Sebastian, Destiny Chance, Joshua Patrick, Jeremy Paul, Patrick Christopher Daigle, Alexis Brook Savant and Debbie Powers; six great grandchildren, Robert & Meadow Suzanne Battles, Taylor, Bethany & Avery Rene Daigle and Emma Grace Caspari; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James "Jimmy" Joseph Paul Daigle; her loving parents, Louis Gaston Toussel and Susanna Belinda Walter; grandparents, Annie Benford and Alfred Benjamin Walter and Marie Meuller and Amant Toussel; one sister, Anne Marie Toussel Hartsell, three brothers, Edward James, Irvin Harrell and Alfred Benjamin "Pemon" Toussel; and one grandson Jacob Perry Daigle. A native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, Mrs. Daigle was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette. She was a member of Woodmen of the World, Golden Age, The Greenhouse and St. Monica''s Ladies Society. Mrs. Daigle was a lifetime member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War and also a past Vice Commander of the Disabled Veterans of America. She was a very sweet and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by everyone. A Rosary will be prayed Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Martin & Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and will continue Monday morning from 8:00 AM until time of the Funeral Mass. Pallbearers will be Patrick Joseph Daigle, Joshua Patrick Daigle, Jeremy Paul Daigle, Jonathan E. Daigle, Nicolas Sebastian Daigle and Aaron Savant. Honorary pallbearers are Patrick Christopher Daigle, SPC and Robert Battles, Jr. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Debbie Sue Hartsell Baham for her compassion and care that she provided during her aunt''s recent illness. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Daigle''s name to St. Jude''s Children''s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. 901-495-3300 Martin & Castille Funeral Home Inc., of Lafayette has been chosen to help with the arrangements. 337-234-2311. | Toussel, Juanita Bernice (I546)
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| 1141 | Obituary: Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Ronald J. Clement, Sr. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald, 57 after an illness. Ronald's Life was extended by 10 years through an organ donor. Ronald was a native of Rayne, La. and adored by his loving family and friends. He passed away at his home in Rayne on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 2:15 P.M. Deacon Dennis LaCroix, from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne will be officiating for the services. The family has requested the visitation to be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. until the time of services in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Survivors include his wife, Janet Pellissier Clement of Rayne; his mother, Betty and husband, Louis Castille, Jr. of Indian Bayou; one son, Ronnie Clement of Rayne; two daughters, Crystal Reaux of Youngsville and Vanessa Scarborough of Nevada; one stepson, Lance Labbie of Rayne; one sister, Betty Joe Constantine of Rayne; two brothers, Mark Clement of Mire and Greg Clement of Rayne; three grandchildren, Christian, Ashley and Kirsten. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement; one grandson, Danny Breaux; and one brother, Micheal Clement. You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Clement's family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com. Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, LA (337) 334-3600, was in charge of all of the arrangements (Published by Duhon Funeral Home Chapel of Rayne, La.) | Clement, Ronald James Sr. (I6315)
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| 1142 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette for Joyce St. Marie Broussard, 75, who passed away peacefully at 1:15 PM on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her so very much. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. The Reverend Steven C. LeBlanc, Pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church,will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass, con-celebrated by Reverend Monsignor Harry E. Benefiel and Reverend Thomas P. Voorhies, Pastor of St. Anthony of Padula Catholic Church in Eunice. Lector will be Tracy Curtis of Lafayette. Eulogist will be her oldest daughter, Lee Ann Broussard. The St. Pius X Church Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Karen Melancon, accompanied on the organ by Mr. Kevin Martin, will sing for the Funeral Mass "Remember Me", "In the Breaking of the Bread", and "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Mrs. Charlene Howard will sing "Amazing Grace", "On Eagles' Wings" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". Mr. Larry McCullough, guitarist, accompanied on the organ by Mr. Marcus McCullough, will play "Goodness and Mercy". Joyce is survived by her three loving children, and one step-daughter, Lee Ann Broussard of Lafayette, Mitch Broussard of Lafayette, Penny Lee Bellard and her husband, Alfred Joseph Bellard of Fayetville, Arkansas, and step-daughter Myra Lee Broussard-Sutton and her husband, Jerry Kent Sutton of Richardson, TX.; four grandchildren, Ricci Lee Wages and her husband, Kyle Jason Wages of Conway, Arkansas, Logan Lucette Broussard and Caroline Ashlin Broussard both of Lafayette, and Aubrey Ruth Sutton of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lee H. Broussard and her parents, Sidney J. St. Marie and Helen A. St. Marie. Joyce worked as a legal secretary for Ben Voorhies, Jr. She later became a medical transcriptionist for Cardiovascular Institute of the South, where she was employed for more than 12 years. She continued in the field of health care until three years ago when she joined the staff of St. Pius X Catholic Church where she served as Secretary/Receptionist for the Church. Joyce was an avid LSU sports fan; loved New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers professional football; and soon became a fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and frequently pulled for the Ragin Cajuns. She enjoyed watching Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on the golf course. In the winter, she was thrilled by any and all ice skating events. Joyce loved music and gave all of her children an appreciation for entertainment on every level. Her favorite hobby of all time was to take her family and friends out to eat at her favorite restaurants which included Judice Inn, Pat's in Henderson, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Lafayette's, and Olive Garden. Her sense of humor and "joie de vivre", touched all who came into her life. The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of services. A Rosary will be prayed on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 6:00 PM in Martin & Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. Pallbearers will be Kyle Jason Wages, Alfred Joseph Bellard, Jerry Kent Sutton, Richard Andre, Tracy Ardito and Robert Burgess. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the local ALS Association, the doctors and nurses at Lafayette General Medical Center, and to Hospice of Acadiana, for their kindness, and gentle care given to Mrs. Broussard during her time of need. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille - Lafayette, 337-234-2311 (Published by Martin & Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette, LA) | St. Marie, Joyce Francis (I7353)
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| 1143 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, for Charles H. Landry, 71, who passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 in Lafayette. Entombment will be in St. John's Mausoleum. Reverend Richard Vidrine, CHC, USNR, Pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, LA, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Giftbearers will be Mr. Landry's children and grandchildren. Lectors will be Judy Poteet and Diane LaFlamme and the Eulogist will be Greg Poteet. Melody Thibodaux, soloist, accompanied by Tom Niel, organist, will sing "Eternal Father", "Psalm 23", "Pie Jesu" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the services. The "Ave Maria" will be played on the viola by Timothy Gaffga. Survivors include his beloved wife of 41 years, Linda Bertrand Landry of Lafayette; two daughters, Lisa Landry Mayeux and her husband Vaughn Ethan Mayeux of Lafayette and Ann Marie Landry Gaffga and her husband Dr. Christopher Moore Gaffga of Lafayette; and five grandchildren, Zachary and Elizabeth Mayeux and Adele, Elise and Edith Gaffga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Pierre Landry, Sr. and Wilna Anastasia Thibodaux Landry; and one brother, Sidney P. Landry, Jr. A native of Bunkie and a resident of Lafayette, Charles Landry graduated from Cathedral Carmel High School in 1958 and USL (now ULL) in 1966. He retired from the United States Navy after proudly serving his country for 21 years. He was an insuror and real estate broker and was a member of the Lafayette Parish Insurance Exchange for many years. Charles was the most giving person, very genuine and bigger than life. He truly loved his fellow man and country. Charles will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. Pallbearers will be Ethan Mayeux, Christopher Gaffga, Timothy Gaffga, Scott Landry, Sidney P. Landry, III and Robert Riehl. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of his Friday Lunch Gang, Greg Poteet, Dr. M. Patel, Jim Reeves, Jim Ardoin, Richard D'aquin and John Daigle. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN Lafayette location on Monday, January 2, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of service. A Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed Monday at 3:00 PM and a Rosary will be prayed on Monday at 6:00 PM in Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Landry's name to St. Michael's Shelter for Homeless Veterans. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles H. Landry please visit our Sympathy Store. | Landry, Charles Henry (I472)
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| 1144 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Helen Clement Gankendorff, 94, who died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her residence in Lafayette surrounded by her family. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Lafayette. Reverend Monsignor Keith DeRouen, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Mike Dartez and Amy Jones. Giftbearers will be Mike Dartez and Gayle Dartez. Jodi Bollich, vocalist, accompanied by Tom Niel, organist, will sing for the services, "The Lord's Prayer," "Pie Jesu," "Ave Maria," and "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman." She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Pamela Gankendorff; one son, Kenny Gankendorff; and her many canine and feline pets. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Lolly" Gankendorff, Jr.; one daughter, Edna Marie Gankendorff; and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clement. Helen Clement Gankendorff was born on June 10, 1918 in Dallas, Texas. She was a graduate of Rayne High School and went on to attend SLI. Mrs. Helen was a faithful volunteer and a parishioner of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. She loved animals, was an incredible cook and enjoyed listening and dancing to "Big Band" era music. Mrs. Helen was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all. Pallbearers will be Larry Aillet, David Hebert, Warren "Warrnie" Gankendorff Jr:, Buddy LeBlanc, Mike Dartez, and Edgar Dean "Dino" Gankendorff. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hawthorne, John Oliver, Larry Durio and Sidney Ducharme. A Rosary will be recited by Brady LeBlanc on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN Location. The family requests that visitation be observed on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of services. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mrs. Helen's faithful caregivers, Dosella Griffin, Melissa Griffin, Diane Veal, Quenda Harris and Tijuana Prejean for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care given to Mrs. Helen and her family during their time of need. The family would also like to give thanks to her faithful friend and weekly hairdresser, Flo Young, the nurses and staff of IBC Hospice including Sheryl Trahan, as well as Dr. Matt Holden, Dr. Paulette Blanchet, Dr. Stephen Simpson and Dr. Mohit Srivastava. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mrs. Gankendorff's name to Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 515 Cathedral Street Lafayette, LA. 70501 or the Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA. 70501. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille - DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street Lafayette, LA. 70506. 337-234-2311 | Clement, Helen (I2473)
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| 1145 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Mrs. Nina Johnson, 70, who died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital yesterday afternoon after an extended illness. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Broussard. She is survived by her husband, Pierre O. Johnson and a brother, S.P. Landry Sr., both of of Lafayette, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be J.E. Simon, J.R. Boudreaux, Gladstone Constantine, Robert L. Doucet, Sidney P. Landry, Jr., and Charles H. Landry. The Martin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Advertiser on April 5, 1974) | Landry, Nina (I449)
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| 1146 | Obituary: Funeral services will be held Saturday at a 1 p.m. Mass in the Martin and Castille Chapel for Mrs. Monique Breaux LeBleu, 63, the former Monique Breaux, who died Thursday 5:20 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Interment will be in the St. Peter Cemetery in Carencro. Rev. Willard Dugas, will officiate. Survivors include one son, Ronald Jean Credeur of Duson; one grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Laurie Breaux Credeur of Lafayette; and one brother, Emery P. Breaux of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arson LeBleu; her first spouse; John Credeur and a son, Raymond John Credeur. A native of Carencro and a resident of Duson for 10 years, she was the daughter of the late Alibie Breaux and the former Erise Hebert, both natives of Carencro. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with St. Patrick Hospital and was also a former employee of Don's Restaurant of Lafayette. She was a member of the St. Theresa Catholic Community in Duson. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. Martin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on December 3, 1988) | Breaux, Monique (I7289)
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| 1147 | Obituary: Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Nolan P. Clement, 89 of Rayne who passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Fr. Clint Trahan will be officiating the Services. Survivors include one daughter, Patsy and husband Wilbert Chiasson of Rayne; five grandchildren, Tina Clement and fiance Chad Alcock, Mark and wife Vicki Clement, Todd and wife Melissa Chiasson, Dina Matte and Shawn Hollier and Gina and husband Shane Moreaux; one brother, Norris Clement and one sister, Bertha Dupuis both of Rayne; ten great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Mr. Nolan is preceded in death by his wife Helena Dupont Clement; one son, Roland Clement and one daughter, Debra Clement; one grand-daughter Geralyn Chiasson; his parents, Willie and Maya Clement; two sisters, Willa Mae Clement and Nola Gaspard. Visitation will be Monday 2:00 PM till 10:00 PM then 8:00 AM till time of services on Tuesday. A Rosary will be recited on Monday at 7:00 PM in the evening in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery in Rayne. | Clement, Nolan Pierre (I2497)
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| 1148 | Obituary: Funeral Will Be Held Today For Guy R. Blanton Guy R. Blanton, 59, died at the family home near Navasota at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. He was born in Brazos County March 3, 1898 and had lived in this county where he was a farmer and a rancher until five years ago. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in Hillier Funeral Chapel with the Rev. A. F. Halbrooks, pastor of the Bright Light Free Will Baptist Church at Harvey, officiating. Burial will be in the Bright Light Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Tommy and Alton Hensarling, Frank Vavra and Albert Turek of Bryan, Orville Davis of Orange and Tony Sage of Navasota. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Jane Blaton of Navasota; his mother, Mrs. Mattie Blaton, Route 3, Bryan; four daughters, Mrs. W. A. Bienskie, Mrs. F. L. Barnes and Mrs. Brownell York of Bryan and Mrs. V. M. Degan of Killeen; one son Richard Edgar Blaton of Bryan; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Hensarling, Route 3, Bryan and Mrs. R. B. Payne of Orange. (Published in The Eagle on November 10, 1957) | Blanton, Guy Reynolds (I8961)
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| 1149 | Obituary: G. A. Hunter Funeral Rites Held Here Today Funeral services for George Allen (Pat) Hunter, 75, who died here Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy illness, were held at 3:00 PM (today) from the First Methodist Church. The Rev. Don Youngblood pastor, officiated. Burial was in Electra Cemetery under the direction of James B. Totten and Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Homer McDonald, Cullen Barrow, J. R. Brown, Jack Chaffee, Max Griffin, all of Electra, and Carl Birdwell of Wichita Falls. A retired oil producer and drilling contractor, Hunter died Tuesday in an Electra hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born April 16, 1888, in Wise County. His wife, Mrs. Lula M. Hunter, preceded him in death in August, 1963. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R. O. Stanford of Electra, and Mrs. George Carriker of Carlsbad, NM; three sons, Lue Allen Hunter of Dallas; A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls, and Weldon Hunter of Kermlt; four sisters, Mrs. Mary McCracken of McLean; Mrs. Odessa Carver of Lubbock; Mrs. Frances Paulk and Mrs. Bessie LeBobo, both of Amarillo; two brothers, Jack Hunter of Odessa and Charles Hunter of Midland; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (Published in The Electra Star-News on January 23, 1964) | Hunter, George Allen (I9949)
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| 1150 | Obituary: G. Bryan Gouger Dec. 9, 1896 - Sept. 7, 1993 Funeral services for G. Bryan Gouger, 96, of Bryan will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church of Bryan-College Station. Norman L. Lyons, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Bryan City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Mr. Gouger died Tuesday afternoon in Crestview Methodist Retirement Community. He was born in Stockdale and moved to Bryan 18 years ago. Mr. Gouger graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in electrical engineering and spent his career as an electrical engineer with San Antonio Public Service Co. He also was a retired assistant general manager of purchasing for the San Antonio Public Service Board. Mr. Gouger, who played football for coach Dana X. Bible, was an all-conference basketball and twice an all-conference football player. He was a member of the Former Students' Association and the oldest active member of the Letterman's Association. Mr. Gouger was a member of the Texas Cavaliers for more than 50 years and in 1936 was grand marshal in the organization's first Fiesta River Parade. He was a member of First Christian Church. Mr. Gouger served in the Navy during World War I. Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Sheppard Gouger of Bryan; a stepdaughter, Mimi McKnight of San Diego; a nephew, Dr. Dan A. Russell Jr. of San Antonio; three nieces, Nancy Kangerga of Henderson, Olivia Mason of Fort Worth and Gloria Gouger Massey of Carmel, Calif.; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Bryan-College Station, 900 S. Ennis St., Bryan 77803, to Texas A&M University, or any charity. (Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on September 9, 1993) | Gouger, Gratz Bryan (I7577)
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