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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)

Celina married John LeBleu 20 Nov 1884, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. John (son of Jean Baptiste LeBleu and Clementine Breaux) was born 7 Sep 1862, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 18 Nov 1927, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 19 Nov 1927, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Boudreaux Services Held Monday

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adeline married Laurent Boudreaux 20 May 1903, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Laurent was born 15 May 1882, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Dec 1964, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1964, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BEN LeBLEU SERVICES HELD IN PORT ARTHUR

Rayne friends have returned home after attending funeral services for Ben LeBleu, 64, former resident of Rayne, who had been making his home in Port Arthur for over fifteen years.

Mr. LeBleu died Sunday morning at 6 a.m. at his home in Port Arthur, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday from a Port Arthur Catholic Church, with interment in the cemetery there.

He is survived by his widow, who was the former Miss Amy Pitre of Texas, his mother, Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne, and three sisters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux and Mrs. R.C. Davis, both of Rayne, and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Scott. One son, Edward "Dude" LeBleu preceded his father in death, passing away about fourteen months ago.

Those from Rayne making the trip to Port Arthur included Dr. and Mrs. E.L. Bercier, Robert Pharr, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, E.J. Dumesnil and C.J. Petitjean, Jr.

During the time the family made Rayne their home, Mr. LeBleu or "Ben" as he was known to everyone, had hosts of friends who thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of knowing him. His ability as a chef was outstanding, and some of the most delicious dishes we have ever had were concocted by Ben. He was also a popular figure at any gathering and is remembered by scores who join Tribune in extending sincerest sympathy to his wife and to members of the bereaved family in his death.

(Published in The Rayne Tribune on June 8, 1951)

Benjamin married Emma Amy Pitre 10 Dec 1906, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Emma was born 20 Feb 1889, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Dec 1984, Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Dec 1984, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, 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)

Marie married Clebert Joseph LeBlanc 28 Apr 1909 (Married by Rev. Fr. A.S. Doutre), Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clebert (son of Clet LeBlanc, Jr. and Marguerite Azena Vincent) was born 20 May 1887, Broussard, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was christened 16 Jul 1887, Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Dec 1961, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 12 Dec 1961, Masonic Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lifetime Resident of Rayne Succumbs At Home Today

Rayne, La - Mrs. Theresa LeBleu Davis, 60, lifelong resident of Rayne, died at 6 p.m. today at her home on 2nd St. following an illness of about three months.

Funeral rites will be held in St. Joseph's Catholic church of Rayne at a time to be announced later. The body will be at the home until the hour of the services. Gossen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her mother, Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne, a son, John Louis Davis, U.S. Air Force, Sherman, Tex.; two daughters, Nancy and Rita of Rayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Scott.

(Published in the Crowley, La. Daily Signal on December 17, 1951)

Theresa married Robert Charles Davis 17 Jan 1931, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Robert was born 27 Feb 1887, Chester, Randolph County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Services For Mrs. Renee Richard Will Be Held Today

Funeral services will be held at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Catholic church in Rayne for Mrs. Renee Richard, nee Boudreaux, 35 years of age who died at St. Mary's hospital in Rayne at 6:10 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be made in the Rayne Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. Richard, who was a native of Rayne and had lived there all her life, had been ill three months.

Pallbearers will be Ernest J. Boudreaux, E.P. Richard, Joe Wilks, and J.B. Richard.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Leatrice and Ernestine, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux.

Arrangements were in charge of the Geesey-Ferguson funeral home in Rayne.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on August 11, 1939)

Ivy married Rene Richard 2 Jun 1923, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rene was born 30 Dec 1899, Erath, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Jan 1977, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1977, Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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

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"Dude" LeBleu Rites Held on Saturday

Rayne friends learned with much regret this past week of the death of Edward J. "Dude" LeBleu, well-known resident of Rayne for many years, Dude's death occurring in Port Arthur where the family has been residing during recent years.

Mr. LeBleu passed away Friday morning at 3 o'clock at a Port Arthur hospital after a recent critical illness, and funeral services were held from St. James Catholic church in Port Arthur Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, with interment in the Greenland cemetery in that city.

Dude had hosts of friends in Rayne during the many years the family made their home here. He was married to the former Miss Rena Mae Hazen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hazen.

In addition, he is survived by his dad and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ben LeBleu, two uncles, D.P. Pitre of Port Arthur and C. Pitre of Beaumont; and five aunts; Mrs. L. Boudreaux, Mrs. Theresa L. Davis, both of Rayne; Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Scott, and Mrs. L. Dupont of California, and Mrs. Alice Prevost of Lafayette.

His grandmother, Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne, also survives.

Tribune and the family's widespread circle of friends here all join in expressions of condolence to Mr. and Mrs. LeBleu and others of the family in their sorrow.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on April 7, 1950)

Edward married Rena Mae Hazen 11 Sep 1931, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rena was born 2 Sep 1908, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died Nov 1969, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BREMER, Mrs. Miami M., 69, of Wimberly, died Wednesday. Services pending at Forest Park Funeral Home in Houston. Survivors: husband, W.W. Bremer of Wimberly; brother, John LeBlanc of College Station; sister, Genevieve Davis of San Antonio; four grandchildren. (Pennington Funeral Home, San Marcos)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on September 21, 1979)



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HOUSTON, Texas - Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home in Houston for Mrs. W. W. "Miami" Bremer, 69, of Wimberly, Texas, who died Wednesday.

Burial was in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Rev. J. B. Young officiated.

Formerly of Houston, Mrs. Bremer was the daughter of the late C. J. and Mary LeBlanc of Lafayette. She was a graduate of USL (SLI), class of 1932, a member of the First Baptist Church of Wimberly, the Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Texas State Teacher's Association, and the National Education Association.

Survivors include her husband, W. W. Bremer of Wimberly; two daughters, Mary Naomi Scott of San Antonio and Janice Smart of Dallas; a sister, Genevieve Davis of San Antonio; a brother, H. John LeBlanc of College Station; and four grandchildren.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on September 23, 1979)

Miami married Walter William Bremer 25 Oct 1936, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. Walter was born 22 Jun 1909, Lorena, McLennan County, Texas, USA; died 19 Mar 1992, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Mar 1992, Forest Park Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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)

Death Notice:

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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In the presence of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, Genevieve Davis joyously joined her brother and sisters in Christ on June 29, 2009. She leaves behind her son, Milton and his wife, Norma; three grandchildren, Amy, Laura, and Andrew; a great grandson, Nathan; and several nieces and nephews. Over several decades of teaching, she positively touched hundreds of students. Her passion for teaching was recognized as evidenced by many parents requesting that their child be in her classroom. He other great passion was her grandkids whom she loved dearly. Funeral service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio on Tuesday, July 7, at 12 noon. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association or to your house of worship are suggested in lieu of flowers.

(Published in Daily Breeze on July 5, 2009)

Genevieve — Robert Schrader. Robert was born 14 Nov 1900, Marlin, Falls County, Texas, USA; died 31 Aug 1945, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Sep 1945, Forest Park Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Genevieve married Harry Milton Davis 26 Jul 1952, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Harry was born 8 Jul 1909, Texas, USA; died 21 Jun 1994, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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)

Robert married Kathleen Smith 7 Mar 1943, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Kathleen was born 19 Feb 1923, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Jul 1994, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Aug 1994, Rayne Cemetery - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for John Louis Davis, 64, of Needville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Garmany & Carden Funeral Home Chapel, 3103 School St., Needville. Officiating the service will be the Revs. David Foster and Jim Welch. Burial will be in the Needville Public Cemetery.

Mr. Davis died Friday, March 22, 1996 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Rayne, La. His parents were Robert Charles and Theresa Le Bleu Davis. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion, a past commander of D.A.V. and a former Lions Club member. He also was a member of the United Methodist Church in Needville.

He is survived by his wife, Lenor Thuesen Davis of Needville; sons, Colby Davis of North Augusta, S.C. and Robert Davis of Miami, Fla.; daughters, Theresa Garza of Floresville and Rebecca Brewer of Houston; sisters, Nancy Davis Thomas of Bellville and Rita Davis Parks of Jacksonville, Ark.; and six grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Needville United Methodist Church, 8606 Church St., Needville, Tx., 77461.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directos, Inc. 3103 School St. Needville, 77461.

(Published in the Rayne Independent of Rayne, La on March 28, 1996)

John married L.F. Hale [Group Sheet]

John married Norma Jean Broussard 15 Oct 1955, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Norma was born 14 Jun 1927, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Feb 2018, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 Feb 2018, Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married L.J. Thuesen [Group Sheet]

N.C. married J.B. Thomas [Group Sheet]

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Rita Parks, age 80, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

She was born April 17, 1933 in Rayne, Louisiana to the late Robert L. Davis and Theresa Lebleu Davis. She worked as Executive Director of Sales Audit for Dillard's Department Stores of Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Parks was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, John L. Davis.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years John W. Parks, children; Theresa E. Champion and husband Charles, David J. Parks, Donna M. Smith, grandchildren; Shelly Smith and husband Shane, Krystie Ellis and her husband Ryan, Jon P. Champion and his wife Lori, Rebecca McWilliams and husband Kyle, great-grandchildren; Madyson Ellis, Rylee Ellis, Presley Smith, Kolton Smith, extended family; JC Crook, Bridget Norton, Lenora Davis, Sherry Long, Evelyn Harris, Christy Harris, and one sister Nancy Thomas of Houston.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org or the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rest Hill Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013 at the funeral home with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m.

Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136.

Rita married John William Parks 6 Feb 1954, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA. John was born 15 Jul 1931, Vilonia, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA; died 14 Feb 2021, Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 24 Feb 2021, Rest Hills Memorial Park - North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Leatrice Richard Trahan

Rayne - Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 11:00 Mass of Christian Burial for Leatrice Richard Trahan, 90, who died Thursday, December 11, 2014 in Acadia St. Landry Guest Home in Church Point, LA.

Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA.

Reverend Kendall Faulk, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.

Survivors include one son, Leo Joseph Trahan, Jr. and wife Gail of Moss Point, MS, one grandson, Andrew J. Trahan, one granddaughter, Brianna Trahan Walter and husband Christian, one sister-in-law, Delia Beaugh.

She was preceded in death by husband, Leo Joseph Trahan, Sr., parents, Rene' Richard and Marie Boudreaux Richard, one sister, Earnestine Petitjean and husband C.J..

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Ladies Altar Society with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA.

She worked a long time for Mervin Kahn Department Store in Rayne, LA

Friends will be received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am.

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.

Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.

Leatrice married Leo Joseph Trahan, Sr. 17 Apr 1950, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Leo was born 21 Jan 1915, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Jul 2003, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Jul 2003, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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

Ernestine married Clinton Joseph Petitjean, Jr. 7 Aug 1945, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clinton was born 19 Feb 1927, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Jan 1984, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Jan 1984, Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum - New Iberia, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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

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

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

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

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

Joseph — B.E. Lee. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — M.B. Topper. [Group Sheet]

M.N. married W.D. Scott [Group Sheet]

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Janice Bremer Smart of Conroe, Texas passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born on May 9, 1941 in Houston, Texas, and spent her early years in the Galena Park area and graduated from Galena Park High School in 1959. Janice was active in school and church activities and enjoyed playing the piano, which she learned from her Father, Walter Bremer. Upon high school graduation she moved to Denton, Texas to attend Texas Women's University, where she majored in Art, graduating in 1963. During her time at TWU, she met and married David Smart in 1963.

Janice spent the next phase of her life as a wife, homemaker and mom to her two children, Robert and Sharon. She stayed active with church and community activities, teaching children's Sunday School, and later becoming involved teaching English with the International Friends Ministry of First Baptist Church, Grapevine, Texas. She had a host of friends, who she enjoyed sharing a good meal or a fun conversation with. She loved her family and moved to Conroe, Texas in 2020 to be closer to them. The time spent close to family were the ones she cherished most.

She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Miami Bremer and her husband, David Louis Smart.

Janice is survived by son Robert Smart and wife Lori, her daughter Sharon Smart, her grandchildren John Smart and wife Lyndsey and Sara Ramirez and husband Connor, and her great grandchildren Emilyn Smart, Aiden Ramirez and Elijah Ramirez. She is also survived by her sister Mary Scott and husband W.D., and a host of other extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank Devotion Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Reception at First Baptist Church, Conroe, Texas in Herrington Hall on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in their honor to the International Friends Ministry of First Baptist Church, Grapevine, Texas or the Union Gospel Mission in Fort Worth, Texas. These two organizations were close to Janice's heart!

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/houston-cremation for the Smart family.

(Published by Neptune Society Cremation Services)

Janice married David Louis Smart 18 Jan 1963, Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA. David was born 29 Jan 1941, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; died 8 Oct 2006, Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

C.A. married W. Crnkovic, Jr. (son of William Crnkovic, Sr. and Mildred Minnie Drgac) [Group Sheet]

C.A. — Private. [Group Sheet]

M.J. — N.J. Antoni. [Group Sheet]

S.K. married F.R. Mercke, Jr. [Group Sheet]

S.K. married M.T. Simmons [Group Sheet]

T.L. married P.S. Ampelas [Group Sheet]

T.L. married C.L. Kelley, III [Group Sheet]

T.L. — . Garza. [Group Sheet]

T.L. married F.R. Carvajal [Group Sheet]

R.A. married M.K. Brewer [Group Sheet]

C.B. married J.A. Lantier [Group Sheet]

C.B. — C.A. Benavidez. [Group Sheet]

M.G. married K.A. Delhey [Group Sheet]

M.B. — M.. [Group Sheet]

D.M. married G.L. Smith [Group Sheet]

T.E. — C.E. Champion. [Group Sheet]