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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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"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]