Don married Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc 19 Jul 1858, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Calisse (daughter of Calliste LeBlanc and Marie Cleonide Broussard) was born 4 May 1838, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Jul 1903, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Jul 1903, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Adam Clement Is Buried Here Thursday

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

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

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

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

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

Adam married Marie Mathilde Crouchet 30 Jun 1881, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Marie was born 1861, Paris, France; died 3 Nov 1882, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Nov 1882, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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

Anastasie married Edwin Rouvin McBride 2 Apr 1877, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Edwin was born 1 Oct 1855, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Jul 1950, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 30 Jul 1950, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery #01 - Church Point, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. John LeBleu Succumbs Sunday

Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born August 22, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. today at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Col. L.C. Habetz officated the last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette and many grandchildren.

Geesy Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 29, 1952)



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Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born October 31, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Col. L.C. Habetz officiated at last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Boudreaux and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvest Boudreaux of Rayne.

Pallbearers were Leo Trahan, C.J. Petitjean, Edgar Devillier, Walter Bremer, Louis Clement and R.L. LeBlanc.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Weekly Acadian of Rayne, LA on January 1, 1953)

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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Funeral Services Held For (BB) Clement

Funeral services for Anatole Clement, known to his hundreds of friends throughout this community as B-B, who died at the family residence in South Rayne Wednesday, February 3, at 1:10 p.m., after a long illness, were held from St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, February 4 at 2 p.m. with interment in the adjoining Catholic cemetery.

The body lay in state at the Ardoin Funeral Home until the hour set for the services. A large gathering of friends and relatives formed the funeral cortege which went from the Funeral home to the Church at the set hour. Rev. H. Lerschen officiated during the last rites, and in a brief address, spoke of the respect and esteem in which Mr. Clement was held by all who knew him. The remains were laid to rest in the family vault at St. Joseph's cemetery.

Mr. Clement was a lifelong resident of this section, having been born and reared near Rayne. During his early manhood he farmed near town, later giving this up to move into town. He led a long and active public life, having served for twenty years as Deputy Sheriff of Acadia Parish. For fifteen years after that, he was Night Policeman of the Town of Rayne, and held an enviable record in solving robberies and crimes. His services were required in practically all cases in this community and his unusual ability in this line of work won much recognition for him during his long and useful period of work.

He had been in ill health for some time and his death had been expected for several months. About six years ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never recovered, making him a helpless invalid for the remaining years of his life.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Odia Breaux Clement; five sons, Cleobule, Willie, Walter and Elphie of Rayne, and Anatole, Jr. of Lake Charles; and three daughters: Mrs. Elias Simon of Crowley, Mrs. Morris Henry and Mrs. Leland Clark of Lake Charles.

Tribune takes this means to express sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Clement. His death is a loss not only to them but to the entire town.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on February 5, 1937)

Anatole married Odelia Breaux 26 Dec 1889, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Odelia was born 31 Dec 1873, Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Jan 1938, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Jan 1938, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Ophelia married Albert Alphonse Talbot 18 Nov 1890, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Albert was born 12 Jul 1869, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 4 Oct 1952, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Oct 1952, Calvary Cemetery - Port Arthur, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Boudreaux Buried Tuesday

Mrs. Sylvest Boudreaux, 87, 810 Wiltz St., Rayne, died at 4:40 a.m. Monday at her home after a long illness.

Mrs. Boudreaux, the former Louisa Clement, was a life-long resident of Rayne.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church and burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lelia B. Moore, Rayne; one grandchild, Mrs. Edgar Devillier, Winnie, Texas; three great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on June 3, 1965)

Louisa married Sylvestre Urbin Boudreaux 7 Nov 1894, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Sylvestre was born 31 Dec 1873, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Nov 1954, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 12 Nov 1954, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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STOWELL RESIDENT DIED SUNDAY IN BEAUMONT

Mrs. Therese LeJune, 72, of Stowell died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in St. Therese Hospital in Beaumont, after an illness of only one day.

Mrs. LeJune was born in Rayne, La., and was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church of Winnie-Stowell.

Survivors are her husband, Paul of Stowell; one son, Clady Royer of Anahuac; one daughter, Mrs. E.B. Williams of Port Arthur; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvester Boudreaux and Mrs. John LeBleu, both of Rayne.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on June 12, 1952)

Therese married Felix Royer 7 Jun 1899, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Felix was born 30 Jan 1878, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Dec 1943, Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Dec 1943, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Therese married Willie Mistric 9 Oct 1922, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Willie was born 9 Nov 1878, Leonville, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 4 Jun 1950, Hamshire, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Jun 1950, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Therese — Paul LeJune. Paul was born 6 Jun 1869, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Jun 1954, Winshire, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Magnolia Cemetery - Beaumont, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marie married Henri Antoine Blanc 5 Nov 1900, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Henri was born 5 Apr 1881, Pont Saint Esprit, France; died 15 Sep 1946, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Sep 1946, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ALCE CLEMENT DIES

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

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

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

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

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

Alce married Mathilda LeBlanc 12 May 1919, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Mathilda was born 11 Oct 1883, Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Dec 1975, Stowell, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1975, Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Last Services For Frank Clement Are Conducted in Rayne

Funeral services for Frank Clement, 46, a World war veteran, who died in the Veterans hospital in Alexandria at 10 a.m. Thursday, were held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon from St. Joseph's Catholic church in Rayne.

Clement, a resident of Crowley, had been in the Alexandria hospital for the past two months, it was reported.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two children. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery at Rayne.

Geesey-Ferguson of Crowley brought the remains to Crowley Thursday afternoon. They were in charge of the funeral.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 27, 1935)

Francois married Celima Simon 11 Aug 1919, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Celima was born 18 Sep 1886, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Jan 1942, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Jan 1942, Rayne Cemetery - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services For Leo "Crip" Clement Held

Funeral services for Leo "Crip" Clement, 82, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Rayne Cemetery.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clement died at the Rayne Guest Home at 2:25 a.m. Friday after a recent illness.

He was a native of Acadia Parish and had spent his entire lifetime here. He had served as a member of the Rayne Volunteer Firemen's Association, and was widely known throughout this area as the former grounds keeper and bus driver for the Rayne Ricebirds when this community had a professional baseball team in the Evangeline League years ago. The late Lozen Leger served as presdent of the ball club, and "Crip" was an ardent fan, being not only grounds and club house custodian, but also a close friend and aide to the young men who came to Rayne as a farm of the Chicago White Sox to begin their professional careers.

Baseball remained his interest, even after the Ricebirds were no longer in existence, and he retained many close friendships with his "boys" after they left Rayne.

"Crip" vividly remembered those exciting Evangeline League days, and he had many stories to tell of road trips when he drove the team around "Hot Pepper" League circuit - as well as experiences here at home when baseball was "tops" in sports.

He will also be remembered for the years he was a part-owner of the Farmers' Cafe, a wooden structure located near where Russell's Furniture Mart is now on South Adams Ave.

We always numbered "Crip" among our most sincere friends, and his passing brings to an end an era of baseball enthusiasm and the comradeship of team support for the Ricebirds which brought about record percentage attendances for Rayne, then rated as the smallest town in professional baseball.

Acadian-Tribune joins in the many expressions of sympathy and regret being voiced at his passing.

Survivors include one son, Edward Clement of California; two brothers, Beauregard Clement and Louis Clement, both of Rayne, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hebert of Abbeville and Mrs. Otis Nunez of Port Arthur, Texas, and two grandchildren, Richard and Edward.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on July 13, 1975)

Leo married Coriene Olezida Borne 3 Feb 1912, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Coriene was born 25 Mar 1895, Paincourtville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 18 Dec 1958, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 Dec 1958, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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)

Beauregard married Aurelia Sue Credeur 4 Jan 1921, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Aurelia was born 11 Nov 1893, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Nov 1976, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Nov 1976, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Ebrard F. Hebert, 78, the former Bertha Clement, were held Friday at 2 p.m. in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, with burial in the new Catholic Cemetery in Abbeville.

Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville was in charge.

Mrs. Hebert died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday in the Opelousas General Hospital following a recent illness. She was a native of Abbeville but had been residing with a son in Opelousas in recent years.

She is survived by two sons, Rev. Lloyd P. Hebert of Opelousas and L.J. Hebert of Texas City, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Rena Mae Sandoz of New Iberia; one brother, Louis Clement of Rayne; one sister, Mrs. Angelle Nunez of Port Arthur, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on June 6, 1976)

Bertha married Ebrard F. Hebert 25 Dec 1919, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Ebrard was born 20 Feb 1897; died 11 Jan 1931; was buried , St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery and Mausoleum - Abbeville, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Clement Rites Tomorrow

Gaston Clement, a 50 year old Humble employee, died at 7 a.m. today at his home in Highlands.

Funeral services will be at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Paul U. Lee Funeral Home with Father Parmentier of St. Jude's Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in White Cemetery near Highlands.

Clement is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Perry of Cedar Bayou; five sons, Adam W., Raymond, Gaston, Jr., Olford, and Frank W. Clement, all of Highlands; and his mother, Mrs. Adam Clement of Rayne, Louisiana.

Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Angele Nunez of Port Arthur and Mrs. Bertha Herbert of Rayne; four brothers, Alce Clement of Stowell and Leo Clement and Louis Clement of Rayne; and three grandchildren.

(Published in The Baytown Sun on August 10, 1951)

Gaston married Orline Sonnier 6 Mar 1924, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Orline was born 20 Mar 1906, Morse, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Jan 1978, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Sterling White Chapel and Cemetery - Highlands, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Angele Clement Nunez, 90, of Port Arthur died Thursday at St. Mary Hospital.

A native of Rayne, La., she lived in Port Arthur 65 years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Altar Society, Legion of Mary and St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary. She was a homemaker.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Meaux of Groves; a son, Leland Paul Nunez of Houston; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on July 29, 1994)

Angele married Otis Joseph Nunez 23 Jun 1923, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Otis was born 15 Oct 1899, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 22 Mar 1977, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Mar 1977, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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)

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Funeral services for Louis Clement, 82, who died Wednesday at the Rayne Guest Home after a recent illness were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church.

Fr. Benoit Drapeau, CJM, officated and burial was in the new St. Joseph Cemetery, with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Camilla LaChausse Clement of Rayne; one sister, Angelle Nunez of Port Arthur; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father, Adam Clement, and his mother, Marie Benoit. He was self-employed.

A veteran of World War II, he was remembered by an Honor Guard from Arceneaux Post, American Legion, including Leo Spaetgens, Nelson Richard, Leo Melancon and John Shelton, Memorial Chairman.

(Published in The Crowley Post Signal on July 7, 1989)

Louis — Camelia LaChausse. Camelia was born 16 Aug 1906, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Apr 1994, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Lila Cummings Of Church Point Succumbs Wednesday

Mrs. Lila Cummings, 68, of Church Point, died at 7:40 p.m. April 20 at the St. Landry Hospital following an illness of five days.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, April 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Clay Bienvenu officiating.

Born Lila McBride on July 24, 1880, Mrs. Cummings was a native of Church Point and had lived her entire life in that community.

Survivors include her 98 year old father, Ed McBride of Church Point; her husband, Louis Cummings, of Church Point; four sons, Ebenezer Miller of Lewisburg, John M. Miller of Baton Rouge, Edwin R. Cummings and Alec B. Cummings of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Gautreaux of Lewisburg and Mrs. Elmer Guillory of Church Point, 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The First National Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on April 21, 1949)

Lela married Ignace Miller 18 Feb 1897, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ignace was born 7 Aug 1877, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Feb 1915, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery #01 - Church Point, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lela — Louis Cummings. Louis was born 16 Dec 1883, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Nov 1976, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 19 Nov 1976, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery #01 - Church Point, 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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FINAL RITES FOR CLEOBULE CLEMENT ARE HELD MONDAY

Former Rayne and Parish Officer Succumbs Saturday After Lengthy Illness

Rayne, La, Dec. 10 - Funeral services for Cleobule Clement, 48 years old, who died at the family residence here at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, following a long illness, were held from St. Joseph's Catholic church at 9 a.m. Monday. The Rev. H. Lerschen was the celebrant of a requiem mass, and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Mr. Clement, a lifelong resident of Rayne, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anatole Clement. In 1910 he was married to Miss Claudia LeBlanc, who survives him. He worked for many years as an employee of the Rayne water and light plant and also served as assistant chief of police and as a parish deputy sheriff for many years.

Mr. Clement is survived by his widow and two children, August Clement and Mrs. Rena Devillier. In addition, he is survived by three grandchildren; four brothers, Willie Clement, Lafayette parish; Walter Clement, Rayne; and Elphie Clement, Rayne, and three sisters, Mrs. E. Simon, Crowley; Mrs. Leland Clark, Lake Charles, and Mrs. Morris Henry, New Iberia.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 10, 1940)

Clobule married Clodia LeBlanc 12 Jan 1911, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clodia was born 3 Aug 1892, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Jan 1970, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Jan 1970, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Willie Clement of Rayne died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Lafayette Sanitarium. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, Feb. 21 at 9:00 in the St. Joseph Catholic church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph cemetery.

Mr. Clement, a farmer, was born Sept. 25, 1895 and was 62 at the time of his death.

Survivors are his wife, the former Mea Leger, two sons, Nolan and Norris of Rayne; two daughters, Mrs. Wilson Gaspard and Mrs. Clarence Dupuis of Rayne; seven grandchildren, three brothers, Walter and Elphie of Rayne, and B.B. Clement of Lake Charles, three sisters, Mrs. Elias Simon of Crowley, Mrs. Leland Clark of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Morris Henry of Galveston.

The body will remain at the Gossen Funeral Home until the hour of final rites.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on February 21, 1957)

Willie — Mea Leger. Mea was born 13 Apr 1898, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Oct 1970, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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)

Walter married Philomene Edna Callier 16 Nov 1916, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Philomene was born 2 Dec 1893, Cecilia, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Mar 1944, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Walter married Gladys Ethel Hoffpauir 16 Dec 1946, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Gladys was born 19 Jun 1908, Duson, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Oct 1999, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Oct 1999, Rayne Cemetery - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Elias Simon Rites Set Friday

CROWLEY, La. - Mrs. Elias Simon, 57, of Crowley, died in the American Legion Hospital at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday following an illness of about two weeks.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday in St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Woodlawn cemetery. The body will remain at the Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home until the time of the rites.

Mrs. Simon was the mother of Miss Janice Simon, 18 year olf beauty who will represent Crowley at the International Rice Festival this year.

The former Tazie Clement, Mrs. Simon was born Nov. 17, 1900, in Rayne. She moved to Crowley in 1921 and had been a resident since that time.

Besides her daughter, Janice, Mrs. Simon is survived by her husband; another daughter, Mrs. Harold Mire of Crowley; three sons, Elmo, Oren, and Richard Simon, all of Crowley; three brothers, Walter Clement of Rayne, B.B. Clement of Lake Charles, and Elphie Clement of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Henry of Galveston, Tex., and Mrs. Leland Clark of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren

(Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on September 11, 1958)

Anastasie married Elias Simon 20 Nov 1921, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Elias was born 17 Dec 1900, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Dec 1976, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Dec 1976, Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mavy Clement Henry, 89, were held Friday, Jan. 3, 1992 at 11 a.m. in the Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne.

She died Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m in Houma, where she was a resident.

Survivors include two daughters, Anita H. Broussard of New Iberia and Patsy H. Larose of Houma; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on January 9, 1992)

Mavy — Morris James Henry. Morris was born 15 Jan 1900, Louisiana, USA; died 8 Jan 1991, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LAKE CHARLES - B.B. Clements, 72, died Tuesday morning in a hospital here.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ted Boyett of Lake Charles; two sons, Theo Clements III of Lake Charles and Richard Clements of Shreveport; one brother, Elphie Clements of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Leland L. Clark of Lake Charles and Mrs. Morris Henry of New Iberia; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Clements was a retired restaurant operator.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on April 27, 1977)

Theo — Eula Guillory. Eula was born 7 Oct 1909, Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Jun 1968, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Theo — D.A. Keele. [Group Sheet]

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HILLSVILLE, Va. - Funeral services for Lucille Clark, 92, will be held at a later date. Entomb-ment will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles.

Arrangements are by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

Mrs. Clark died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, in a Galax, Va., hospital.

(Published in The Lake Charles American-Press on April 12, 2001)

Lucille married Leland Leon Clark 6 Aug 1925, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Leland was born 18 Sep 1902, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Dec 1988, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Elphie married M. Tote [Group Sheet]

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Emile Paul Talbot, 78, of 2527 62nd street, died today at 7:15 a.m. at Doctors' hospital of a sudden illness.

A rosary will be recited tonight at 8 o'clock in the Grammier-Oberle Procter Street Funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church. The Rev. Patrick O'Connell, pastor, will officiate. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum.

A native of Rayne, La., Mr. Talbot had lived in Port Arthur 49 years. He was employed by Texaco 37 years until he retired in 1957 as pipefitter No. 1. He was a member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church and OCAW 4-23.

He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Alice Talbot; one daughter, Mrs. Willie Stanley; three sons, Eddie, Percy and Dudley Talbot; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Champagne and Mrs. Amy LeBouef all of Port Arthur; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Claude Talbot of Nederland.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on July 23, 1970)

Emile — Alice Boudreaux. Alice was born 28 Sep 1892, Louisiana, USA; died 3 Feb 1972, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Feb 1972, Calvary Cemetery - Port Arthur, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Mary LeBouef, 80, of 3905 Wentworth, are set for 10 a.m. Monday in St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Burial will be under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home.

A native of Rayne, La., Mrs. LeBouef died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday in Doctor's Hospital. A rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday in Levingston Chapel.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J.B. Waters of Port Arthur; two sons, A.J. Ronsonette of Portland, Ore., R. Ronsonette Jr., of Port Arthur; one sister, Mrs. Eddie Champagne of Port Arthur; one brother, Claude Talbot of Woodville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. LeBouef was a resident of Port Arthur 43 years and a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on May 5, 1974)

Amy married Rudolphe Junius Ronsonette 8 Dec 1920, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Rudolphe was born 9 Jul 1891, Jeanerette, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Aug 1971, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Aug 1971, Memorial Oaks Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Amy — Albert LeBouef. [Group Sheet]

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F.L. Talbot Funeral Set

A rosary for Ferdinand Louis Talbot, 71, of 3152 Mimosa street in Port Acres, will be recited tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Nederland Memorial chapel.

Mr. Talbot, a 43-year resident of this area, died Thursday at Simon's Mid-County Nursing home after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church with the Rev. Martin Bordages, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens cemetery in Nederland.

A native of Rayne, La., Mr. Talbot retired several years ago from the water, steam and air department of the Gulf Oil refinery in Port Arthur where he had worked for 37 years. He was a former member of the OCAW Local 4-23 and he belonged to the Little Flower church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Talbot of Port Acres; three sons, P.A. and Curt Talbot, both of Port Acres and C.H. Talbot of Port Arthur; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Brown of Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph LeBouef and Mrs. Ned Champagne, both of Port Arthur; two brothers, Claude Talbot of Texas City and Emile Talbot of Port Acres; and nine grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Dudley, Larry and Percy Talbot, Calvin Caillier, A.J. Abshire and Rudolph Ronsonette, Jr.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on January 13, 1967)

Ferdinand married Virginia Bertha Caillier 24 Jan 1920, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Virginia was born 25 Feb 1898, Cecilia, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Aug 1967, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Aug 1967, Memory Gardens of Jefferson County - Nederland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Wallace married Lilia Mary Broussard 6 Nov 1921, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Lilia was born 8 Dec 1905, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Dec 2005, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Dec 2005, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Abshire Succumbs Here

Resident 20 Years Dies Of Heart Trouble

Mrs. Paul Abshire, 36, a resident of this section for 20 years, died of heart trouble yesterday at 6 p.m. at her home at Kolb's crossing after an illness of three weeks.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery under direction of Grammier's.

Mrs. Abshire was a native of Rayne, La.

She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. J.M. White and Miss Dorothy Abshire; five sons, Abbie, A.J., Wilford, L.J. and L.E. Abshire, all of Kolb's crossing; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Talbot; two sisters, Mrs. E. Champagne and Mrs. Albert LeBouef; four brothers, E., F., W. and C. Talbot, all of Port Arthur; and one grandchild, James White of Kolb's crossing.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on April 10, 1936)

Ada married Paul Abshire 5 Apr 1917, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Paul was born 30 Apr 1896, Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Sep 1969, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Sep 1969, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GROVES - Leah Champagne, 82, of 3541 Lay Ave. died at 4:35 p.m. Monday at Doctors Hospital.

She was born in Rayne, La., and was a Port Arthur-Groves area resident for 71 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Martin Enderle officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A wake will be at 6 p.m. today at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Eddy; a daughter, Joyce Vidrine of Groves; a brother, Claude Talbot of Bridge City; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on March 11, 1986)

Leah married Joseph Edward Champagne 29 Sep 1921, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Joseph was born 3 Oct 1900, Delcambre, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 4 Apr 1988, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Apr 1988, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GROVES - Claude Talbot, 74, died Saturday at Gaspard's Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

He was a native of Rayne, La., and longtime resident of Port Arthur. He was a retired asbestos worker.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Versie Talbot of Mauriceville; a daughter, Mrs. Willard Buford of Mauriceville; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on June 8, 1986)

Claude — Versie Mayola Roberts. Versie was born 27 Dec 1913, Pecan Island, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 May 1990, Mauriceville, Orange County, Texas, USA; was buried 1 Jun 1990, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services Held Sunday For Loved Mother

Widely attended funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph Church for Mrs. Lelia Boudreaux Moore, 76, lifelong resident of Rayne and member of a prominent early family of the Community, Rev. Eugene Tremie officiated during the last rites.

Entombment followed in the Mausoleum in the new St. Joseph cemetery, with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangements.

Pallbearers included Louis Johnson, Louis Boudreaux, Harold David, Caliste Beard, Wilbur Kilchrist and Sidney Guidry.

Mrs. Moore died at 12:25 a.m. Saturday at the Winnie Medical Center in Winnie, Texas, after a lengthy illness. She was stricken 19 months ago, and was taken to the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Devillier, in Winnie, where she had been receiving all the loving care and attention possible from her dear daughter and family. She had been a complete invalid throughout that time.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sylvestre Boudreaux, one of Rayne's most-loved couples, and had made her home with them during the latter part of their lives, caring for them and sharking their deep affection.

She was active until her last illness, keeping her home, and remaining in close touch with family and friends whom she cherished so deeply.

To those who knew her best, she was a sincere and devoted person - one whom her friends could always count - loyal and always ready to help and share with those about her.

We had known and loved Lelia dearly through may years of friendship, and we join in the expressions of sincerest sympathy being voiced today to those who are so deeply grieved by her passing.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Dorothy) Devillier of Winnie, Texas; three grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on November 9, 1972)

Lelia married Paul Adam Borel, Sr. 18 Jan 1915, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Paul was born 4 Jul 1890, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Apr 1979, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Apr 1979, Orange Grove Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lelia — Rives James Moore. Rives was born 12 Sep 1901, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 26 Nov 1985, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 27 Nov 1985, Lacassine Cemetery - Lacassine, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Blaise married Rose Junot 21 Jun 1918, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rose was born 18 Jun 1894, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Nov 1985, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Nov 1985, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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WINNIE - Cecile R. Williams, 87, of Winnie died Friday at Gaspard Nursing Home.

She was a native of Morse, La., and a former Port Arthur resident. She lived in Winnie for 30 years.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. James Engle officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include five sons, Earl Dean Williams of Baytown, James E. Williams of Hollywood, Fla., Lloyd Norman Williams of Onalaska, Floyd Stephen Williams of Beaumont and Donald Byrom of Baytown; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on December 31, 1989)

Cecile married Bock Daily 22 Apr 1922, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Cecile married John Walter Seymour 12 Feb 1923, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. John was born 9 Mar 1891, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 9 Sep 1958, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Sep 1958, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Cecile — Earl Byron Williams. Earl was born 2 Feb 1902, Rock Lake, Oldham County, Texas, USA; died 6 Nov 1986, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Nov 1986, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SERVICES TODAY FOR J.B. ROYER

Resident Here for 17 Years Succumbs

Funeral services for John B. Royer, 34, an assistant foreman at the Texaco Company, who died Tuesday morning in St. Mary's hospital, will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery under the direction of J.E. Grammier, mortician.

Royer had been ill six weeks. He had lived here 17 years.

Pallbearers will be Clady Royer, L.C. Guilbeaux, M. Borel, W. Clement, Abel Caillier and Walter Thibodeaux.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on April 28, 1937)

John married Isabelle Mary Caillier 18 Nov 1922, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Isabelle was born 24 Jan 1900, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Jun 1983, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Cecilia, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clady married Latice Hossley 3 Sep 1935, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Latice was born 19 Jul 1914, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Jan 1998, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clady — Desla Augusta Page. Desla was born 22 Aug 1914, Texas, USA; died 9 Sep 1983, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried 12 Sep 1983, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Louise Annette Blanc Jacob, a retired secretary, died Friday at Touro Infirmary. She was 88.

Mrs. Jacob was born in Rayne, La., and lived in New Orleans for 73 Years. She was a secretary for the Medical Firm of Doctors Willifred And Julius Finklestein for 35 Years until retiring in 1988. She attended Dominican College.

Survivors include a daughter, Angele Osborne. A mass will be said Monday at 11 A.M. at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 4127 S. Claiborne Ave. Burial will be in Garden Of Memories.

(Published in The New Orleans Times Picayune on January 5, 1992)

Annette — Edwin Jacob. Edwin was born 15 Jan 1894, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Apr 1953, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Garden of Memories - Metairie, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Zula married Douglas Hoffpauir 2 Apr 1927, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Douglas was born 3 Feb 1905, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Dec 1979, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Jan 1980, Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Winnie-Stowell (Sp) - Mary Craft, 57, of Stowell died Sunday, October 31 at 12:30 p.m. in Winnie Medical Center after an illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 1 in St. Louis Catholic Church with burial following in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard's Mortuary.

A native of Orange County, Mrs. Craft had lived in Winnie for many years.

Survivors include one son, David Romero of Stowell and two sisters, Zula Hoffpauir of Winnie and Emma Smith of Vidor.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on November 4, 1976)

Mary — Clobus Romero. Clobus was born 29 May 1916, Gueydan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Aug 2008, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Aug 2008, Katy Magnolia Cemetery - Katy, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Joseph Henry Craft. Joseph was born 3 Sep 1906, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA; died 26 May 1975, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery - Keith, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Dulcey (Clement) Faulk, 57, will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 2, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.

Rev. Wade Lormand, pastor of United Pentecostal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Faulk died at 3:47 p.m. Monday in a Lake Charles hospital.

She was a native of Crowley and was a Jennings area resident most of her life.

Survivors include one son, Rufus Leon Lavergne of Jennings, and three grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American-Press on September 2, 1981)

Mary married Rufus Lavergne 7 Feb 1940, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rufus was born 28 May 1919, Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 May 1979, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 May 1979, Prien Memorial Park Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Ezra Earl Killmer. Ezra was born 5 May 1916, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Aug 1983, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 12 Aug 1983, Maxie Cemetery - Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Edmond Faulk. Edmond was born 13 Dec 1906, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Feb 1976, Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Feb 1976, Abshire Cemetery - Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rites Today For Frank Clement, Jr.

CROWLEY, La. - Funeral services were set for 2:30 p.m. today in the chapel of the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Frank Clement, Jr., 40, Crowley, who died Monday in The American Legion Hospital here.

Burial is to follow in the Maxie Cemetery.

Mr. Clement is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ezra Killmer of Jennings.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on August 17, 1965)

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Edward Joseph Clement, 78, of Calimesa died Monday of lung cancer at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda.

Clement, a native of Louisiana, lived in Calimesa 40 years. He was a Marine veteran of World War II.

He is survived by two sons, Richard and Edward, both of Lake Charles, La.; two step-daughters, Betty Jacobs of Redlands and Janet Jordan of Galveston, Texas; and eight grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area 1, 22495 Van Buren Blvd.

(Published in The San Bernardino Sun on June 10, 1992)

Edward — Mary Elizabeth Richard. Mary was born 5 Mar 1913, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Jul 1990, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GALVESTON - Mr. Wilson Joseph Clement, 73, of Galveston, Texas, passed away May 12, 1997, at UTMB, Galveston. Chapel services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, the Rev. Herbert Polinard and the Rev. John Baines of the Central Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow services in Rayne, Louisiana at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m., Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

(Published in The Galveston Daily News on May 13, 1997)

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Rayne - Funeral services for Wilbert "Bud" "Slim" Clement, 88, of Rayne will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Deacon Tommy Adams will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2, Rayne.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. in Duhon Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:00 A.M. until service time in the funeral home.

Mr. Clement passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:19 P.M. in a Lafayette hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Rayne, Mr. Clement was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor while serving in Burma.

Mr. Clement was a member of American Legion Arceneaux Post #77. He retired from Weatherford-Lamb after many years in the oilfield. He enjoyed gardening, reading (especially westerns), and he loved spending time at Holly Beach. His greatest joy in life was spending time with and caring for his family. He was a loving father and a devoted family man.

Survivors include his daughter, Betty Jo Constantine and husband, Darrell of Duson; sons, Ronald Clement, Sr. of Rayne, Mark A. Clement and wife, Mary of Mire, and Gregory Clement, Sr. of Rayne; grandchildren, Lynnette Comeaux and husband, Jay of Rayne, Ronald Clement, Jr. of Rayne, Crystal Reaux of St. Martinville, Shawn A. Clement and wife, Jenna of San Antonio, TX, Jamie Lopez of Rayne, Gregory Paul Clement, Jr. of Rayne, and Autumn Clement of Rayne; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his loving dog, Coco.

Preceding Mr. Clement in death were his parents, Beauregard and Aurelia Credeur Clement; son, Michael D. Clement; sister, Renola Bourque; and brother, Wilson Clement.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com

Duhon Funeral Home, LLC of Rayne has been entrusted with arrangements.

Wilbert — B.J. Smith. [Group Sheet]

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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)

Renola married Cyprien Bourque 28 Dec 1948, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Cyprien was born 15 Jun 1923, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Aug 2017, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Sep 2017, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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New Iberia - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in New Iberia, for Rena Hebert Sandoz, 82, who died on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Consolata Nursing Home in New Iberia.

Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia.

Rev. Fr. Steve LeBlanc, will officiate at the funeral Mass. Readers will be Elaine Bienvenu and Dalie Eldridge. Gift bearers will be Charlene Banna and Kathy Scott.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Sandoz, of New Iberia; one daughter, Bertha Sandoz Machado and her husband, Robert, of New Bedford, Mass.; one brother, L. J. Hebert and his wife, Daisetta, of Abbeville; two grandchildren, Susan Green and her husband, Chris, and Robert Machado; and two great grandchildren, Christopher and Kylie Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ebrard J. and Bertha Clement Hebert; and two brothers, Fr. Lloyd Hebert and Ripley Hebert.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and continue at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday until time of service.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Banna, Jimmy Dykes, Mark Dietlein, Ray Scott, Bobby Sandoz, and Eddie Sandoz.

Memorial donations, in her name, may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, or to Catholic High School Endowment Fund, c/o Development Department, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Drs. James Falterman, Jr., David Rinaldi, Paul Gulotta, and L.O. Broussard, and the staff of Hospice of Acadiana and Consolata Nursing Home, for the wonderful care provided to her.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA, (337.365.3331), is in charge of arrangements.

Rena married James Nathan Sandoz 20 Sep 1942. James was born 3 Jan 1924, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Aug 2016, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Aug 2016, Holy Family Cemetery and Mausoleum - New Iberia, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ABBEVILLE - Funeral services will be held at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Linwood John Hebert, 81, who died November 20, 2007 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend William Blanda officiating the services.

He is survived by his wife, Daisetta Hebert; three sons, Jayson Hebert of Kuwait, Joel Hebert and wife Jeffa of Friendswood, TX and Jerome Hebert of Friendswood, TX; one daughter, Corliss Speights and husband Mike of Dickerson, TX; one brother-in-law, Jim Sandoz of New Iberia; and one niece, Sandy Machado of Massachusetts; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebrard Hebert and the former Bertha Clement; one brother, Father Lloyd Hebert; and one sister, Rena Mae Sandoz.

Linwood married Daisetta Jane Hebert 1 Feb 1946. Daisetta was born 11 Sep 1927, Theall, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 9 May 2022, Webster, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 May 2022, St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery and Mausoleum - Abbeville, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held Monday at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculata Chapel, 1408 Carmel Drive, for the Rev. Lloyd P. Hebert, 75, who died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at the Marino Valley Hospital in Beaumont, Calif.

Interment will be in the St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville. The Most Reverend Michael Jarrell, D.D., Bishop of Lafayette, will conduct the Funeral Mass. The Homily will be given by the Rev. Keith Derouen, Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Survivors include one sister, Mr. and Mrs. James Sandoz of New Iberia; and one brother, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Hebert of Abbeville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebrard and Bertha Clement Hebert.

Rev. Hebert was a native of Abbeville and a resident of Cherry Valley, Calif. He entered St. John's Seminary in Arkansas and then went on to St. Mary's Seminary in Kentucky. He was ordained to the priesthood in Abbeville on June 1, 1957. Rev. Hebert served as Associate Pastor at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Gueydan and St. Peter Catholic Church in New Iberia. He also served as Pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake and Our Lady, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Rev. Hebert resigned from active ministry on May 25, 1985.

A rosary will be prayed today at 7 p.m. in the Martin & Castille Funeral Home. Visiting hours will be observed today at the Martin & Castille Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday at the Immaculata Chapel from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette.

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Adam Watts Clement, 92, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was born in Orange, Texas, April 16, 1925 to Gaston and Orline (Sonnier) Clement. He married Estelle (Mitchell) Clement, his wife of 60 years on May 12, 1947. Watts grew up in Highlands, Texas. He began working in the Baytown Exxon Refinery at the age of 18 and retired after 32 years in 1975. Watts is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He often shared stories of his experiences while serving in the Army. He loved taming horses in his younger years and then enjoyed raising and working with cattle in Splendora, Texas and also in Dawson, Texas after retirement. Watts lived the last several years in Santa Fe, Texas. He will be missed by many who so loved and are very proud of this hard working, peaceful, family man.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Estelle Clement; grandsons, Trent Clement, and Timothy Clement; sisters, Beatrice Sullivan, and Thelma Clement; brothers G.I. Clement and Raymond Clement.

Watts is survived by his children, Beverly Clement, Gary and Deborah Clement, A.W. and Debbie Clement, and Annette and Ron Inkster. He leaves behind grandchildren, Monica Clement, Tracey and Craig Anderson, Dustin and Shelley Inkster, Drake and Stanci Inkster, Drew Inkster; twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. He is also survived by his brothers; Alford Clement and wife, Toni, Frank Clement and wife, Gayle, sister-in-laws, Lucille Clement and Rosemary Clement; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 6 from 2-5 pm and services will be held Monday, August 7 at 2 pm at Earthman Funeral Home in Baytown Texas.

Adam married Verma Estelle Mitchell 12 May 1947. Verma was born 20 Jan 1928, New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas, USA; died 31 May 2007, Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried , Sterling White Chapel and Cemetery - Highlands, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Beatrice — Perry. [Group Sheet]

Beatrice married Carl Randell Sullivan 20 Feb 1954, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; divorced 7 May 1974, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Carl was born 11 Jul 1927, Mt. Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, USA; died 22 Dec 2001, Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas, USA; was buried , Houston National Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Raymond Clement, Sr.(Paw Paw), 77, of Baytown, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 12, 1932, in Highlands, Texas, to Gaston and Orline (Sonnier) Clement. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Michalsky Clement, on April 19, 1952. He retired from Platzer Shipyard. His family was very important to him. His greatest joy was spending time with them and their many friends at his home in Crystal Beach. Affectionately know as "Paw Paw," he will be missed by many.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, GI Clement; sisters, Bea Sullivan and Thelma Clement; and granddaughter, Amy Danielle Burnett; Mr. Clement is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosemary Clement; sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Linda Clement, of Mont Belvieu, Bobby and Pat Clement, of Baytown, John and Sue Clement, of Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Dave Alimena, of Beach City, Terri and Ronny Smith, Candy and Ronnie Kovalcik, Sandy and Ricky Martin, Denice and Timmy Massengale, all of Baytown, Jana and Johnny Sanders, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Amy Jo and Tim Warfel, of Spring; twenty-six grandchildren, Melissa Gill, Kera Jennings, Keli LaGrone, Tina Tilton, Jennifer Nerf, Laura Callaway, Kimberly Hanle, Amanda and Kristin Alimena, Christopher and Christy Clement, Stacey Stork, Mindy Vyoral, Ronda Smith, Angie Lawrence, Steven Kovalcik, Crystal Goetz, Brooke Martin, Andrew Van Hise, Joshua, Colby, and Priscilla Massengale, Amber Cannon, Marle' Thompson and Emily and Joseph Clement.

He is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren, Amber and Tiffany Gill, Kade, Kyle and Kenli LaGrone, Nichole, Chance and Peyton Nerf, Kadence Alexander, Troy Tomlinson, Kaitlyn and Bryce Stork, Dylan and Devyn Vyoral, and Austin Goetz; brothers; Watts Clement, of Santa Fe, Texas, Alford Clement and wife, Toni, of New Mexico, Frank Clement and wife, Gayle, of Huffman; sister-in-law, Lucille Clement, of Houston; longtime friend, Glenn Muldrow, of Highlands, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Crespo & Jirrels, with a Vigil Service at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Monsignor Fred O'Connor and Reverend Terence P. Brinkman, S.T.D., officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cememtery. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Christopher Clement, Steven Kovalcik, Joshua and Colby Massengale, Andrew Van Hise, Troy Tomlinson, Chance Nerf, Lanny Lawrence, Rob Vyoral, Greg Goetz, Reggie Gill, Michael LaGrone, Brian Tilton and Gary Jennings. Services: Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery on FM 1942 at Parrish Road

The family wants to thank Dr. Stuart Solomon and staff for their wonderful care for over 24 years.

Memorials: For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Clement's memory to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 915 Runneburg, Crosby, Texas, 77532.

Raymond married Rosemary Michalsky 19 Apr 1952. Rosemary was born 17 Dec 1931, Crosby, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 21 Mar 2019, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 25 Mar 2019, Sacred Heart Cemetery - Barrett, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GASTON CLEMENT, 69, died November 16, 2005 at his home in Highlands, Texas.

He was born in Highlands, January 28, 1936 and lived there all of his life. He worked at Platzer Shipyards for 25 years and did tractor work until his retirement. He also enjoyed attending tractor shows, collecting tractors, attending antique tractor shows and flea markets.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Orline Clement, sisters, Thelma Clement and Beatrice Sullivan, daughter Dawn Clement and grandson Lance Clement.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Lucille, daughter Audra Wadley and husband Eddie, grandchildren, Neil II and Sarah Phillips, brothers Adam Watts, Raymond, Alford and Frank Clement and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Sterling White Chapel Funeral Home in Highlands, Tx. With burial to follow in White's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2005 at the funeral Home.

Gaston — Lucille Ray Peters. Lucille was born 24 Feb 1941, Bellville, Austin County, Texas, USA; died 7 Sep 2018, Jersey Village, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Sep 2018, Sterling White Chapel and Cemetery - Highlands, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

A.L. — T.L. Johnson. [Group Sheet]

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Frank William Clement 75, of Huffman, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Qrline and Gaston Clement; stepfather VJ Spencer: and sisters Beatrice and Thelma Clement; brothers, Watts, Raymond and G.I. Clement.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Diana Clement; son Jared Clement; daughter Christie Clement; grandchildren Corey Clement and Violet Clement. Brother Alford Clement: as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Frank was born on February 3, 1947 in Liberty, Texas. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Class of 1965. He grew up in Highlands Texas and he met the love of his life in Baytown, Texas. Frank married Diana Rosenbrook and they enjoyed 57 wonderful years together and were deeply in love throughout his life. Frank and Diana raised their grandson Corey Clement from a baby and Frank was a loving father to his amazing son. He worked for 34 years at Platzers Shipyard and had his own Construction business for 7 years. He was well liked and respected by his coworkers, as he was humble and always treated others fairly. Upon retirement, he pursued his passions of gardening, fishing and woodworking. He loved taking care of his family and lending a helping hand to anyone in need.

Honesty and integrity defined how he lived his entire life, truly to serve others. Frank was a friend to everyone he met. He will be dearly missed. Frank was best known for his gentle smile, loving spirit and peaceful personality. He liked being outside enjoying nature, mowing and tending to yard work. He also loved the many family vacations to a variety of places, especially Colorado, Wimberly Texas, Walt Disney World in Florida and Cancun Mexico with his wife and attending church with his family.

Frank will be dearly missed by all that loved him but can rest easy in knowing that his legacy of hard work, love of family and God, and love for his wife Diana will continue on endlessly.

A visitation will be held at Sterling White Funeral Home in Highlands, Texas on Saturday, October 22nd between 1 and 3pm. The funeral service will begin at 3pm.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the beautiful life of Frank William Clement.

Online condolences may be made at www.sterlingwhite.com/tributes/Frank-William-Clement

(Published by Sterling White Funeral Home of Highlands, TX)

Frank — D.G. Rosenbrook. [Group Sheet]

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GROVES - Wanda Vee "Nunez" Meaux, 72, of Groves died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at her home.

A native and lifelong resident of Groves, she was a retired medical assistant with a local family practice. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Grammier Oberle Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Meaux of Houston and Dwight Meaux of New Lenox, Ill.; one daughter, Leslie Meaux of Houston; one brother, Leland Nunez of Houston; and two grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on May 2, 2001)

Wanda married John Alvin Meaux 8 Mar 1951, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. John was born 16 Sep 1927, Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Aug 1985, Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Aug 1985, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Leland Paul Nunez, 76, of Cypress, Texas passed away on January 18, 2007 in Houston, Texas. He was born August 20, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Louise Nunez and four sons Jason Nunez, Kevin Nunez, Stephen Nunez, Collin Nunez and daughter Nancy Suffield. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren which include Ross Holloway, Collin Nunez, Adriane Nunez, Micah Nunez, Elise Nunez, Ivana Nunez, Lacey Joe Nunez, Jade Nunez and Jessie Anna Nunez. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday January 22, 2007 at 1:30 pm at the Veterans Administration Houston National Cemetery located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas.

(Published by Beresford Funeral Service of Houston, TX)

Leland married Doris Agnes DeRouen 28 Aug 1955, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; divorced 30 May 1985, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Doris was born 16 Jan 1934, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 26 Aug 2000, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Leland married A.L. Fisher [Group Sheet]

Mary married Simon Albert Bourgeois, Sr. 24 Nov 1916, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Simon was born 3 May 1895, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Apr 1976, Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 1 May 1976, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery #01 - Church Point, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Laurent Gautreaux, 80, were to be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Landry Roman Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.

Mrs. Gautreaux, the former Isabelle Miller of Opelousas, died at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday in Opelousas General Hospital following a short illness.

Survivors include two sons, Paul Gautreaux of Opelousas and John Gautreaux of Sunset; two daughters, Mrs. Edmond (Jeanette) Thibodeaux, Jr., and Mrs. Joseph Harold (Allee) Ray, both of Opelousas; a brother, Ebenezer Miller of Opelousas; two half brothers, A.B. Cummings of Opelousas and E.R. Cummings of Baton Rouge; a half sister, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Guillory of Opelousas; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Opelousas Daily World on February 1, 1984)

Isabelle — Laurent Gautreaux. Laurent was born 18 Oct 1902, Louisiana, USA; died 26 Oct 1982, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Oct 1982, Bellevue Memorial Park - Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mr. Ebenezer Miller, 91, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.

The Rev. David Broussard will conduct the services.

Mr. Miller, a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include: a son, Pat Miller of Opelousas; a half brother, A.B. Cummings of Opelousas; a half sister, Irene Guillory of Opelousas; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and a special niece; Jeanette G. Thibodeaux.

Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Lanclos Miller; his father, Ignace Miller; his mother, Lela McBride; two brothers, Montgomery Miller and Edwin R. Cummings; and two sisters, Isabelle Gautreaux and Virginia Bourgeois.

Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Opelousas Daily World on November 19, 1998)

Joseph — Louise Lanclos. Louise was born 30 May 1911; died 11 Dec 1985, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Bellevue Memorial Park - Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Miller Rites Set in Baton Rouge Today

Final rites for J.M. Miller Sr., 59, of Baton Rouge, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Burial will be in Green Oak cemetery there.

Miller died at 2:15 a.m. today at Baton Rouge General Hospital. He was a native of Church Point. He was employeed by Humble Oil and Refining Co. for the past 29 years.

Survivors are his widow, the former Seida Albin of Baton Rouge; two sons, J.M. Miller, Jr. of Shreveport and Roy Miller of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Mrs. Elaine M. Russell and Mrs. Lelia M. Johnson, both of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Linda M. Borskey of Lafayette; one brother, Ebenezer Miller, and one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Gautreaux, both of Opelousas; his step-father, Louis Cummings of Opelousas; two half-brothers, A.B. Cummings of Opelousas and Edwin R. Cummings of Baton Rouge; a half-sister, Mrs. Elmer Guillory of Opelousas; and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Opelousas Daily World on February 17, 1972)

John — Seida Albin. Seida was born 4 Feb 1920, Amite City, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Mar 1998, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Mar 1998, Greenoaks Memorial Park - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018 for Irene Cummings Guillory at St. Landry Catholic Church. The Reverend Monsignor Louis Melancon will officiate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

Irene Cummings Guillory, age 99 and a longtime resident of Opelousas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Prompt Succor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Ms. Irene was a devout catholic and attended St. Landry Catholic Church religiously. She loved spending time with her family at family gatherings. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the casino. Ms. Guillory will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her grandson, Glenn "Thad" Guillory of Baton Rouge; special great-niece, Sandra T. Ryder of Opelousas; and special friend, Liz Dunbar of Opelousas.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elmer Guillory; parents, Louis and Lela McBride Cummings; son, Glenn T. Guillory; daughter-in-law, Dee Guillory; brothers, Edwin R. Cummings, A.B. Cummings, Ebenezer Miller and Montgomery Miller; sisters, Isabella M. Gautreaux and Virginia M. Bourgeois; and a very special niece, Jeanette G. Thibodeaux.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home. It will continue in the funeral home on Monday, April 9, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evening.

Pallbearers will be Mike Ryder, Dylan Ryder, Sandra Ryder, Vanessa Ortego, Josh Jolivette and Charles Cummings.

The family would like to thank Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home for their care and compassion during Ms. Irene Guillory's time of need.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Irene — Elmer Joseph Guillory. Elmer was born 4 May 1920, Lawtell, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Dec 2003, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 9 Dec 2003, Bellevue Memorial Park - Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mr. A.B. Cummings, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. John Cemetery in Lewisburg.

The Rev. Deacon Tom Lindsey will conduct the services.

Mr. Cummings, a resident of Opelousas, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2003, in Opelousas General Hospital. He worked for First National Funeral Home and retired with Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Homes.

Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Pitre Cummings of Opelousas; three sons, Kenneth Cummings and his wife Audrey, Charles Cummings and his wife Renate and Michael Cummings and his wife Stacey, all of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Guillory of Opelousas; and four grandchildren, Josh, Jake, Allison and Heather Cummings.

Mr. Cummings was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lela McBride Cummings; a twin brother, Edwin R. Cummings; a half sister, Belle M. Gautreaux; and two half brothers, Ebenezer Miller and Montgomery Cummings.

Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 9 p.m. today (Friday) and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Opelousas Daily World on January 3, 2003)

Alex — Mildred Pitre. Mildred was born 8 Aug 1926, Prairie Ronde, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Nov 2003, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 12 Nov 2003, St. John Catholic Mission Cemetery - Lewisburg, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edwin — Claudia Mae Latiolais. Claudia was born 15 Oct 1922, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Mar 2008, Greenwell Springs, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 31 Mar 2008, St. John Catholic Mission Cemetery - Lewisburg, Louisiana, 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)

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H. John LeBlanc

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

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

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

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

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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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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)

August married Florence Guidry 23 Feb 1935, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Florence was born 20 Nov 1913, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Sep 2008, Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 19 Sep 2008, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services Held for Rena B. Hebert

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1992 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church for Rena C. Broussard Hebert, 75, who died in the American Legion Hospital in Crowley at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, Leonard V. Hebert of Rayne; a son, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carrol Ann Devillier) Fink of Denham Springs; Mrs. Louis (Constance Devillier) Butaud Jr. of Boerne, Texas and Mrs. Chano (Cynthia) Broussard Leal of Rayne; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clobule Clement; and two brothers, August and Ogden Clement.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. She was also a retired beautician.

Pallbearers were Max Roland Baer, Neal Baer, David Moore, Cpl Scott Moore, Warrant Officer Mark Butaud and Michael Simmons.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on October 22, 1992)



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Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Clement Hebert, 75, who passed away at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1992, at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Rev. Benoit Drapeau, CJM, Vicar and Pastor of St. Michael Church in Crowley, was celebrant of the Funeral Mass, and brought a beautiful eulogy as tribute for this loved, life-long resident of Rayne. Rev. Eugene Tremie, St. Joseph Pastor, was concelebrant with Fr. Drapeau.

Continuing the Mass, music for the services included favorite sacred hymns with the music provided by Alberta Lyons of Crowley as organist and Bubba Beaugh of Church Point as soloist.

She was laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Max Roland Baer, Neal Baer, David Moore, Cpl. Scott Moore, Leonard Hebert III and Ken Fink III.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard V. Hebert of Rayne; one son, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carrol Ann) Devillier Fink of Denham Springs, Mrs. Louis (Constance) Devillier Butaud Jr., of Boerne, Tex.; and Mrs. Chano (Cynthia) Broussard Leal of Rayne; one step-son, Leonard V. Hebert III of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clobule Clement; and two brothers, August Clement and Odgen Clement; her first husband, Frank Roland Devillier; and her second husband, Eldest Joseph Broussard.

Mrs. Hebert was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and was a longtime member of the St. Joseph Altar Society and of the local Court, Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was employed for some time as a telephone operator, then opened he own shop as a beautician in her home. She was a faithful member of a Rosary Group, and also did much volunteer work in the community, serving as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, volunteer organization of the Rayne-Branch Hospital.

A loved member of her family circle and a cherished friend to the many who have shared her beautiful life, her bright, always true friendship, and her love and kindness as a virtue to be remembered always, deepest sympathy and condolences are being voiced to her husband and family in her loss.

"She walked with beauty" can truly be the consolation for those whose lives have been so enriched by her loved during her lifetime.

(Published in The Bunkie Record on October 22, 1992)

Rena married Frank Roland Devillier 28 May 1936, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frank was born 22 Apr 1917, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Mar 1939, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Mar 1939, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rena married Eldest Joseph Broussard 19 Jan 1945, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Eldest was born 13 Feb 1908, Leroy, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Nov 1962, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Nov 1962, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Rena married Leonard Valery Hebert, Jr. 16 Jan 1988, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Leonard was born 24 May 1916, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 9 Sep 1995, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Sep 1995, Calvary Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Ogden Clement, age 4 years and 3 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleobule Clement, died at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning.

The child had been ill for the past few weeks, but seemed to be apparently well yesterday and his death came as a shock to everyone.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Father H. Lerschen officiating. Interment followed in the adjoining Catholic cemetery.

(Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on February 3, 1932)

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Amy Clement, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Clement, of the 2nd Ward, Lafayette parish, died Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, after an illness of about 3 weeks, from what is thought to have been appendicitis.

Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment following in the St. Joseph's cemetery.

Amy was the eldest of three children, and is survived by a younger sister and a brother.

She was a granddaughter of Deputy Sheriff A.A. Clement, and also had many other relatives here, with whom the Tribune joins in sorrow at this sad death.

(Published in The Rayne Tribune on November 22, 1924)

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RAYNE - Nola C. Gaspard passed away peacefully at Rayne Guest Home Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007.

Nola was a lifelong resident of rural Rayne. She was a devoted wife, mother, grand mother and a gifted seamstress.

Nola is survived by her three children, Wilfred Gaspard, Lawrence Gene Gaspard and his wife, Elaine, and Diana D. Stutes and her husband, Philip; and three siblings, Nolan Clement, Bertha C. Dupuis and Norris Clement and his wife, Merlise. Nola had seven grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Clement and Mea Leger Clement; her husband of 68 years, Wilson Gaspard; one daughter-in-law, Gloria LaPoint Gaspard; and one grandson, Shannon Gaspard.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the owners and staff of Rayne Guest Home for the love and wonderful care that Nola received during the nine years that she was a guest there. The family is also deeply grateful to Pat Richard and other Hospice staff members who provided for Nola and the family during her final months with us.

Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007.

The funeral services will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, La. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery Number II.

If so inclined, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nola's honor to Hospice of Acadiana or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home"

Nola — Wilson Paul Gaspard. Wilson was born 12 Oct 1917, Indian Bayou, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Feb 2004, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Feb 2004, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Nolan P. Clement
1921 - 2010

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.

(Published by Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)

Nolan married Helena Dupont 13 Apr 1941, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Helena was born 21 Sep 1922, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Dec 2005, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Jan 2006, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at a 1:30 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA for Bertha Clement Dupuis, 92, who died Thursday February 15, 2018 at Rayne Guest Home in Rayne, LA.

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

Rev. Christopher Cambre, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.

Survivors include daughter, Shirley Dupuis Dore and husband Donald, Sr. of Rayne, grandson, Gregory Paul Dore and wife Tammi of Rayne, granddaughter, Paula Marie Dore and fiance Tomme Landry of Maurice, step grandson, Donald R. Dore, Jr. and fiance Darlene Dronet Lyons of Sulphur, three great grandsons, Matthew Dore, Nicholas Dore, Christopher Dore, brother, Norris Clement of Rayne.

She was preceded in death by husband, Clarence Dupuis, parents, Eumea Clement and Willie Clement, sister, Nola Clement Gaspard, brother, Nolan Clement.

Pallbearers will be Gregory Dore, Matthew Dore, Nicholas Dore, Christopher Dore, Joey Thibodeaux, and Donald Dore, Jr.

A Rosary will be prayed Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Friday February 16, 2018 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and on Saturday February 17, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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 by Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA)

Bertha married Clarence Paul Dupuis 6 Jan 1941, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clarence was born 18 Oct 1918, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Jun 1978, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 4 Jun 1978, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne - A Mass of Christian Burial for Norris Joseph Clement, age 91, will be celebrated on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Father Aaron Melancon, pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Duson will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2, Rayne.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 8:00 AM until service time in the funeral home.

Mr. Clement passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in a Rayne health care facility.

Mr. Clement was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, and he attended St. Theresa Catholic Church in Duson. He was a rice and cattle farmer for most of his life, and he retired as a school bus driver for Lafayette Parish. He was a member of Woodmen of the World. Mr. Clement enjoyed playing cards and going to the casinos. His greatest joy in life was being with and caring for his family.

Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Richard and husband, Ronald of Rayne, and Joann Monte and husband, Steve of Judice; grandchildren, Scott Richard, Ron Richard, Tonya Monte, Kendall Monte, and Kellie Roy; great-grandchildren, Ezra Richard, Raeanne Richard, Evan Richard, Paxton Gayon, Zach Duffy-Richard, Caity Richard, Silas Roy, and Kendra Monte; great-great-grandchildren, Skye Richard and Ayla Richard; and Godchild, Shirley Dore'.

Preceding Mr. Clement in death were his wife, Merlise Bearb Clement; parents, Willie Clement and Mea Leger Clement; siblings, Nola Gaspard and husband, Wilson, Bertha Dupuis and husband, Clarence, Nolan Clement and wife, Lena, and Willie Mae Clement; brother-in-law, Sabre Bearb; grandchild, Matthew Richard; and great-grandchild, Layla Monte.

Serving as pallbearers are Scotty Richard, Ron Richard, Kendall Monte, Steve Roy, Paxton Gayon, and Greg Dore'. Named as honorary pallbearers are Evan Richard, Ezra Richard, Silas Roy, and Zach Duffy-Richard.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of Acadiana, and to caregivers, Sandi Richard and Clara Boulet for the compassionate care given to Mr. Clement.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

(Published by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)

Norris — Merlise Bearb. Merlise was born 12 Feb 1931, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Sep 2011, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 9 Sep 2011, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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

Helen married Lawrence J. Gankendorff, Jr. 21 Oct 1942, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lawrence was born 28 Dec 1919, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Nov 2004, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. John Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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CROWLEY, La. - Funeral services for Elmo P. Simon, 47, of Crowley, will be held Tuesday morning in the St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley. Geesey-Gerguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Simon, a postal supervisor at the Crowley post office, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday.

Surviving are his father, Elias Simon of Crowley, his wife, the former Mary Belle Dischler; four daughters, Sharon Ann, Jacqueline, Rhonda, and Michelle, all of Crowley, two sister, Mrs. Harold Mire and Mrs. E.A. Reggie, Jr., both of Crowley, and two brothers, Oren Simon and Richard Simon, both of Crowley.

(Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on July 13, 1970)

Elmo — Mary Belle Dischler. Mary was born 31 Dec 1927, Louisiana, USA; died 22 Nov 2014, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 25 Nov 2014, Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Oren Paul Simon, Sr., 87, who died at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014 at his residence in Crowley, LA.

Fr. Mark Miley, Associate Pastor of Saint Michaels Catholic Church will celebrate the funeral service and the burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation may be observed on Monday from 4:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. And Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until service time. The Holy Rosary will be prayed Monday at 6:30 p.m.

After graduation from Crowley High School, Oren served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Navy during WWII. He fought in a number of island battles thru the Philippines, and was part of the invasion force ready to invade Japan. He served on both the USS LST 815 and the USS LSM 161. He is a life member of American Legion Post 15 in Crowley. Another member of the "Greatest Generation" has gone home. THANK YOU for your service to your country.

After his discharge from active duty, he went to work for South Central Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in Crowley as a lineman. In his 40 years of service to "Ma Bell", he worked in a variety of positions. He was a member of the Communications Workers of America while working for "Ma Bell".

Service to his country, pride in his work, and love of family and friends meant the world to Oren. We will miss him greatly.

Oren is survived by his wife Hazel "Betty" Simon; two sons, James H. Simon and his wife Cheryl Manuel Simon of Lafayette, Robert E. Simon and his wife Debbie Thibodeaux Simon of Youngsville; a daughter-in-law Patty Simon of Crowley; one sister Janice Simon Reggie of Las Vegas, NV; one brother Richard J. Simon of Hiawassee, GA; eight grandchildren, Rohn K. Simon and his wife Kelly Clark Simon of Mandeville, Oren P. Simon, III (Trey) of New Orleans, Mamie Simon Romero and her husband Paul Romero of Youngsville, Ryan P. Simon (Simon) and his wife Marisa Keefe Simon of Denver, CO, Brad Broussard and his wife Beth Broussard of Lafayette, Shelley R. Simon of New Orleans, Jacob M. Simon of Baton Rouge and Shai E. Simon of Youngsville. Eight great grandchildren, Tyler and Brandon Romero, Cole Michael and Avery Kate Simon, Aiden and Allie Simon and Kameron and Grant Broussard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elias Simon and Anastasie Clement Simon; son, Oren P. Simon, Jr.; granddaughter, Robyn G. Simon; brother, Elmo P. Simon and a sister Joycie Simon Mire.

Pallbearers will be Oren P. Simon, III, Ryan P. Simon, Rohn K. Simon, Jacob M. Simon, Tyler P. Romero and Brandon J. Romero.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Cole Michael Simon, Brad Broussard, Paul Romero and Cory Roger.

Special thanks to Kathy Ashworth, Linda Abshire, Leslie Lormand, Kevin and Charmaine Leger and their family, Hospice of Acadiana and Patti Campbell for their loving care of our father.

The family request any memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Post 15 of Crowley, LA.

Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Oren — Hazel Elizabeth Hoffman. Hazel was born 7 Jun 1926, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Dec 2018, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 2018, Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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CROWLEY - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Joycie R. Simon Mire, 78, who died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.

Fr. Louis Richard, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, will officiate the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The A rosary will be recited Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Survivors include her husband of fifty-eight years, Harold Mire of Crowley; two daughters, Kathryn Rando and her husband, Felix of Marrero; Patricia Como and her husband, Brady of Broussard; three sons, Michael Martin Mire of Broussard; John David Mire of Harvey; and Harold Patrick Mire and his wife, Patricia of Crowley; eight grandchildren, Amy Billeaudeaux and her husband, Jean-Luc of Lafayette; Brian Rando of Lafayette; Laura Rando of New Orleans; Mary Claire Rando of Marrero; Brock Mire and his wife, Jennie of Kaplan; Joshua Mire of Crowley; Benjamin Como of Broussard; Katie Como of Broussard; four great-grandchildren, Louis Mire, Andrew Mire, Lily Mire and Cole Rando; one sister, Janice Reggie of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers, Oren Simon and his wife, Betty of Crowley; and Dicky Simon of Hiawaassee, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Syd Mire of Columbia, Miss.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Mire is best remembered as "Miss Joycie" by many in Crowley who attended her Humpty Dumpty preschool. In 1964, Miss Joycie converted her living room into a classroom and opened her first school. She later acquired a small building and moved her school next to her home. She touched the lives of many in her thirty-five years of teaching.

Joycie was born in Crowley on July 9, 1928. She was active in St. Michaels Catholic Church serving as a Eucharistic minister, taking communion to nursing home residents and teaching CCD. Joycie was also very active in the community, volunteering as a Pink Lady at the American Legion Hospital, serving on the Crowley Art Association Board and countless other ways. While her children were young, she was a youth leader serving as a Blue Bird and Camp Fire Leader and school volunteer. Joycie loved working in her yard and tending to her beautiful flowers. Her yard was selected as the "Garden of the Month."

Mrs. Mire was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Anastasia "Tazie" Simon and one brother, Elmo Simon.

Pallbearers will be Michael Martin Mire, John David Mire, Harold Patrick Mire, Brock Patrick Mire, Brian Dominick Rando, Joshua Patrick Mire and Benjamin Brady Como.

The family would like to thank the many dear friends for their compassion and care during Joycie's illness.

The family requests memorial contributions to St. Michaels Catholic School or American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Ave. F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.

(Published by Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley, LA)

Joycie married Harold Martin Mire 19 Sep 1948, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Harold was born 24 Aug 1925, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Feb 2011, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 5 Feb 2011, Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.L. married E.A. Reggie, Jr. [Group Sheet]

R.J. married M.A. Malone [Group Sheet]

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Anita Henry Broussard, 72, a native of Jennings and resident of New Iberia, died Thursday, July 3, 1997.

Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Iberia

She is survived by her husband, Jack O. Broussard of New Iberia; one son, Dwyer Henry Broussard of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Deborah B.) Spell of New Iberia, and Jodi E. Broussard of Salina, Kan.; one sister, Patsy H. LaRose of Houma; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris J. and Mavy Clement Henry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Catholic High Endowment Fund, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, La. 70560 or to the New Iberia Cancer Society.

She was a member of the Children of Mary, and the Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She was also a Pink Lady at Dauterive Hospital.

Anita married Jack Oswald Broussard 18 Sep 1948. Jack was born 15 Apr 1922, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Jan 2014, Jeanerette, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Peter's Cemetery - New Iberia, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Ms. Patsy LaRose, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, January 30, 2015. Ms. Patsy was a longtime resident of Houma, but she currently resided in Ponchatoula, LA. She retired from the State of Louisiana as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Ms. Patsy was a member of Annunziata Catholic Church of Houma where she was very active and served as a lector, and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She enjoyed going to the movies with all of her friends, and was an active member of the Houma YMCA.

Ms. Patsy is survived by her daughter, Leigh LaRose Beaumont and husband Ralph, Jr.; sons, Mark Wade LaRose and wife Kannika, and Brian Wayne LaRose and wife Madelyn; grandchildren, Brian Wayne LaRose, II, Jason LaRose, and Chelsea LaRose.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Mavy Clement Henry; husband, F.G. LaRose, Jr.; and a sister, Anita Henry Broussard.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service to honor the life of Ms. Patsy on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Annunziata Catholic Church at 2011 Acadian Dr., Houma, LA 70363 or to St. Joseph Hospice at 19500 Helenbirg Rd. Suite C. Covington, LA 70433

Patsy — Francis George LaRose, Jr.. Francis was born 11 Sep 1927, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Feb 1999, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Magnolia Cemetery - Houma, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT - Services for Mr. Richard J. "Dick" Clements, 57, the former president of Clements Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., of Shreveport, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 13 at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Chapel. The Very Reverend David J. Greer, rector, and the Reverend James D. Ellisor, associate rector, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial: Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. Clements, a resident of Shreveport since 1959, died Wednesday Feb. 11, 1987, in Shreveport after a brief illness. He was born in Eunice, La. and was a former resident of Lake Charles, La. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Other memberships include the Shreveport Automobile Dealers Association, National Automobile Dealers Association, past chairman of the Lincoln-Mercury Dealer Advertising, Lincoln Mercury National Dealer Council, Ducks Unlimited of Louisiana and East Ridge County Club.

He is survived by his wife, Mr. Sandra McCracken Clements, two sons, Richard J. "Skip" Clements, Jr. and Michael Scott Clements, of Shreveport; four daughters, Vicky Clements LaRocca, Susan Clements Gary and Jamie Clements, of Lake Charles, La., Shelley Clements Bolin of Shreveport; one sister, Mrs. Thea Clements Boyett, and one brother, Mr. Theo B. Clements, of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Dr. John L. Leopard III, Stephen G. Roberts, Jance P. Knott, Jackie T. Fair, Harry D. Simmons, David Klotz, D.A. Kelly, Jr. and Earl M. Harter, Jr.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Angels School in Shreveport.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 13, 1987)

Richard — Billy Jean Crosby. Billy was born 25 Jul 1929, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 1 Apr 2001, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Apr 2001, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Richard married S.L. McCracken [Group Sheet]

T.M. — T.H. Boyett. [Group Sheet]

T.M. — . Pierce. [Group Sheet]

T. married V.L. O'Rourke [Group Sheet]

T. married J.M. Newsome [Group Sheet]

T. married R.M. Granger [Group Sheet]

T. married C.L. McCaskill [Group Sheet]

T. married M. Rushing [Group Sheet]

Robert — L.M. Gibson. [Group Sheet]

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Adise T. Stanley, 67, of 2515 62nd St., died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday at Mid-Jefferson County Hospital.

Mrs. Stanley, a native of Vinton, La., lived in Port Arthur 58 years. She was a member of the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church.

A rosary will be held today at the Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church with the Rev. Martin Bordages of St. James' Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Stanley is survived by her husband, Willie B. Stanley of Port Arthur; three daughters, Kathy Lovoi of Beaumont, Norma Hutchinson of Fannett, and Helen Schindler of Columbus; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one son, David Stanley of Silsbee; and three brothers, Eddie Talbot, Percy Talbot and Dudley Talbot, all of Port Arthur.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on February 19, 1981)

Adise married Willie Buchannan Stanley 11 Nov 1933, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Willie was born 14 May 1909, Johnson Bayou, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Jun 1990, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jun 1990, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Eddie J. Talbot, 77, of Port Acres died Friday at Golden Triangle Convalescent Center.

A native of Rayne, La., he was a longtime resident of Port Acres. He was a retired carpenter supervisor for Texaco with 46 years of service and a member of Port Acres Masonic Lodge No. 1303.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Groves with the Rev. Martin Bordages officiating. Masonic burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A wake will be 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Zimmerman Talbot; a son, Michael Talbot of Lake Charles, La.; two daughters, Theresa Wolf and Peggy Viator, both of Port Acres; a brother, Dudley Talbot of Port Neches; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on October 8, 1994)

Eddie married Edna Elfrieda Zimmerman 23 Jan 1936, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Edna was born 7 Jan 1917, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 28 Jan 2001, Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 31 Jan 2001, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Percy Joseph Talbot, 68, of Port Acres died Sunday at Mid-Jefferson Hospital after an illness.

A native of Vinton, La., he lived most of his life in Port Acres. He was a retired production supervisor from Synpol in Port Neches. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and a member of Port Acres Masonic Lodge No. 1303.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Pat A. Riley Funeral Home in Nederland, with Masonic burial rites following at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur.

Survivors include his wife, Opal; two daughters, Rhoda Speed and Carolyn Driver, both of Port Neches; two brothers, Eddie of Port Acres and Dudley of Port Neches; and four grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on May 9, 1989)

Percy married Anna Bell Smith 15 Nov 1947, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Anna was born 21 Oct 1923, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 16 Jul 1980, Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 18 Jul 1980, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Percy — Opal Lea Curtis. Opal was born 4 May 1919, Shelby County, Texas, USA; died 26 Feb 1991, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas, USA; was buried , West Hamilton Cemetery - Shelbyville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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PORT NECHES - Dudley John Talbot, 71, of Port Neches died Friday at Mid-Jefferson Hospital.

A native and lifelong Port Arthur-Port Neches area resident. He was a retired supervisor for Texaco.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 p.m until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Talbot; a daughter, Mary Flores of Groves; a son, Gary Talbot of Nederland; and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on April 1, 1995)

Dudley married Gloria Mae Smith 5 Mar 1949, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Gloria was born 16 Nov 1928, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 24 Sep 1995, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Sep 1995, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Winona Nonie Waters, 55, of 3905 Wentworth, died at 9:56 p.m. Friday in Park Place Hospital.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur. She was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. She was retired from the Texaco Island.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Levingston Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Monday in St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Waters is survived by her husband, James B. Waters of Port Arthur; two brothers, Rudolph Ronsonette of Port Arthur and A.J. Ronsonette of Portland, Ore.; three nieces.

Pallbearers will be Dusty Abshire, Lenny Abshire, Abby Abshire, Robert Arnold, Tommy Redman and J.B. Boutte.

Levingston Funeral Home, 5601 39th St., 962-4455.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on May 1, 1977)

Winona married James Bert Waters 7 Jun 1942, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. James was born 19 Aug 1923, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA; died 13 Apr 1990, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Auston — Isabell B. Isabell was born 11 Sep 1922, Tennessee, USA; died 27 Sep 1986, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Sep 1986, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Auston married Lucy Erna Knox 10 Feb 1981, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA. Lucy was born 4 Nov 1924; died 29 Jul 2009, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 Aug 2009, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rudolph Ronsonette Jr., 84 of Groves passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Calder Woods Nursing Home in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland with Reverend Dan Malain officiating.

Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of Broussard's in Nederland. There will be a visitation and Rosary recited at 1:00 PM Thursday before the Mass at the mortuary.

Mr. Ronsonette a native of Port Arthur and lived in the Port Arthur and Groves most of his life. He retired from Texaco Refinery in Port Arthur as a carpenter with 37 years of service, and served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Mr. Ronsonette was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou Ronsonette, two sisters and one brother. He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Redman of Beaumont, Vicki Kohlhofer of Beaumont and Roxanne Oubre and her husband Shawn of Orange; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

(Published by Broussard's Mortuary of Beaumont, TX)

Rudolph married Mary Lou Richard 7 Dec 1946, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Mary was born 5 Feb 1928, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Dec 2008, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Dec 2008, Oak Bluff Memorial Park - Port Neches, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Clovis Hugh Talbot, 63, of 2219 Woodrow Dr. in Port Arthur, died at 4:27 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He retired from the grease department at Gulf Oil Corporation and was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Loyce Mouton Talbot; two sons, Richard Kent Talbot of Port Arthur and Charles Dirk Talbot of Austin; one daughter, Molly Mary Talbot and one granddaughter; two brothers, Pat Talbot and Curt Talbot of Holly Beach, Louisiana; and one sister, Vivian Brown of Austin.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on November 24, 1984)

Clovis married Mary Loyce Mouton 17 Apr 1948, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Mary was born 29 Jun 1928, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Aug 2007, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Anna Vivian (Talbot) Brown, 90, of Austin, Tx passed away on September 12, 2020. Vivian was born on May 24, 1930 in Port Arthur, Tx to Ferdinant (Fred) and Bertha Collier Talbot. She was the second of four children (and only daughter) born to Fred and Bertha Talbot. Vivian attended public school in Port Arthur and graduated Stephen F. Austin High School in 1948. She loved sports and enjoyed playing basketball as a member of the high school basketball team. In high school, she was a recipient of the American Legion Certificate of School Award and was also a beautiful girl who was voted "Queen of the May" during her senior year in high school.

After high school she attended Port Arthur College where she continued to excel in secretarial and administrative skills. She worked in numerous secretarial jobs in the school districts of Pt. Arthur, Missouri City, and later Austin, Texas. Vivian married her childhood sweetheart Edward Earl Brown in 1952 and together they raised three children, Judith Kim Brown Hajek, Natalie Ann Brown, and Mark Gerard Brown.

Ed and Vivian moved to Austin in 1961, where Vivian worked in the College of Business Administration at the University of Texas as secretary to the Dean of Student Affairs while Ed attended and graduated from the UT College of Pharmacy. It was during this time that she became a lifelong fan of the Texas Longhorn Football Team. She always enjoyed going to the home games one to two hours early to watch the team work out. She was very proud of her son Mark who was a member of the Longhorn Band (and also the Alumni Band).

Vivian also worked at the University of Texas Law School for twenty years prior to her retirement in 1989. During the majority of her tenure at the Law School she was the Administrative Assistant in charge of the Admissions Office. At the end of each admissions cycle she enjoyed visits back home to Pt. Arthur to spend time with family and her very dear childhood friend Lora Dee.

Vivian loved her vacation trips to Hawaii starting in 1972 and she took numerous trips to Las Vegas until it became too difficult to travel because of physical disabilities. She loved all of her family very much and was blessed with three grandchildren who were the light of her life, John Travis Hajek, Edward Scott Hajek, and Michelle Renee (Brown) Flores. She always enjoyed visiting with them especially at Christmas to hear about their latest adventures. When she could no longer travel, she kept in touch by phone and letters with her dear brother Curt Talbot of Vinton, Louisiana. After purchasing her iPad, she enjoyed emails and pictures from her god-daughter Claudine Domingue and siblings Madeline, Michel, and Francis Domingue, and from nieces and nephews Dirk and Sissy Talbot, Molly and Loy Stuart, Kent Talbot, Barry and Denise Talbot, Gina and Ricky Gutierrez, and Janice Sue Talbot and her son Jake.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Talbot, older brother Joe Talbot and wife Loyce, younger brother Pat Talbot and wife Mary. She is survived by one brother Curt Talbot and friend Pam, Edward Brown, children Judith Kim Hajek and husband John Hajek, Jr., Natalie Ann Brown, Mark Gerard Brown and Steve Williams; three grand-children John Travis Hajek, Edward Scott Hajek, and Michelle Renee (Brown) Flores, all of Austin, Tx, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff of the Austin Diagnostic Clinic (Drs. Anjali Nemawarkar, Joseph Volpe, and Jean Hertel), Encompass Rehab Hospital, Compassus Hospice, and Park Valley Inn nursing home, where nurses Tara, Israel, and Denise provided compassionate and kind care to our mother. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and buried between her mother and father at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County Cemetery in Nederland, Texas at a date TBD.

(Published by Neptune Society Cremation Services)

Anna married Edward Earl Brown 12 Apr 1952, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; divorced 7 Nov 1975, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. Edward was born 23 May 1929, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 7 Jul 2022, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Pat Talbot, 81, of Port Arthur, Texas, died Saturday, September 28, 2013. He was born August 23, 1932, to Bertha and Fernand Talbot, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Pat retired from Texaco refinery after working forty-three years as a machinist. He enjoyed raising and showing chickens in his spare time and loved dancing with his wife to Cajun music.

Pat is survived by his son, Barry Talbot and his wife, Denise; daughters, Gina Gutierrez and her husband, Ricky, and Janice Talbot; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Vivian Brown; and brother, Curt Talbot and his wife, Belle.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of sixty years, Mary Talbot; daughter, Karen Talbot; and brother, Joe Talbot.

A gathering of Mr. Talbot's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at St. Therese, The Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, 6412 Garnet Avenue, Port Arthur, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Our family would like to thank Lizette Ellis, her family, and the girls for the excellent and loving care they gave to our dad. Also, Odyssey Hospice, Bree and all the Odyssey family.

Complete and updated information may be found at broussards1889.com.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on October 1, 2013)

(Published by Broussard's Mortuary, Nederland, Texas)

Paul married Mary Iona Broussard 3 Nov 1951, Port Acres, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Mary was born 20 Sep 1932, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 15 Jun 2010, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 18 Jun 2010, Oak Bluff Memorial Park - Port Neches, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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

J.C. married B.R. Jinks [Group Sheet]

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Sue Shields, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Memorial Herman Southeast Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Sue was born June 13, 1925 in Port Arthur, Texas to Wallace Joseph Talbot and Lilia Broussard Talbot.

Surviving relatives include her daughter, Trudy Guidry; brother, Larry James Talbot and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Suzanne Salling and husband Gary Molen; three great grandchildren, Lauren Stowe and husband Matthew, Justin Molen, and Jonathan Molen, great-great grandchild, Chandler Stowe.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.

(Published by Levingston Funeral Home, Port Neches, Texas)

Helen — Wilson Johnny Wyble. Wilson was born 5 Sep 1924, Palmetto, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 Jan 1990, Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 21 Jan 1990, Oak Bluff Memorial Park - Port Neches, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Robert Julius Knoernschild Shields 23 Sep 1965, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Robert was born 27 Feb 1924, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA; died 16 Mar 2012, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

L.J. — B.L. Jones. [Group Sheet]

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Agnes Arnold, 81, of Port Arthur died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at Senior Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Arthur.

A native of and lifelong resident of Port Arthur, she was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Groves.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with the Rev. Tim Kelley officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Arnold; two daughters, Ouida Keel of Groves and Bonnie White of Nashville, Tenn.; four sons, Paul White of Bridge City, Wayne White of Lincoln, Neb., Luther White of Georgetown and Mark White of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Dorothy Palmer of Center; four brothers, A.J. Abshire of Wildwood, Charles Abshire of Houston, Linwood Abshire of Beaumont and Louis Abshire of Port Neches; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on March 10, 2002)

Agnes — Jasper White. Jasper was born 22 Oct 1915, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Dec 1968, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Jan 1969, Oak Bluff Memorial Park - Port Neches, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married Robert Arnold, Jr. 26 Jun 1972, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Robert was born 14 May 1924, Bellevue, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Apr 2003, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Apr 2003, Memory Gardens of Jefferson County - Nederland, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Abbie Paul Abshire, 76, of Port Arthur died Monday at St. Mary Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur, he was a former stereotyper for the Port Arthur News with 25 years of service, he also was a self-employed carpenter.

He was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 7, and a retired Colonel from the National Guard with 28 years of service, where he served in World War II. He was a member of Military Officers Association and Carpenters Local No. 502.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A vigil will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Abshire; a daughter, Jalane Marie Andrews of Hemphill; four brothers, Charles Abshire of Houston, Lynwood Abshire and Albert Joseph Abshire, both of Wildwood and Louis Abshire of Port Neches; two sisters, Agnes Arnold of Port Arthur and Dorothy Palmer of Center; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on June 6, 1995)

Abbie married Jane Marie Vaughn 19 Oct 1941, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Jane was born 26 Aug 1921, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 11 Jan 2021, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas, USA; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral for Dorothy Palmer, 88, of Center will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Center, with the Rev. Jose Luis officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Palmer died Oct. 20, 2008, at her residence. Born Aug. 22, 1920, in Port Arthur, she was the daughter of Paul and Ada Talbot Abshire. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Delbert Palmer of Center; sons, Jack Palmer of Center and Kenneth Palmer of Houston; brothers, A.J. Abshire of Village Mills, Charles W. Abshire of Pasadena, Linwood James Abshire of Lumberton and Louis Edward Abshire of Port Neches; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Mangum Funeral Home, Center.

(Published in The Daily Sentinel on October 22, 2008)

Dorothy married Delbert Jack Palmer 18 Jun 1941, Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA. Delbert was born 25 Mar 1919, Shelby County, Texas, USA; died 16 Aug 2015, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA; was buried 19 Aug 2015, Oaklawn Memorial Park - Center, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mr. A. J. Abshire (Abbie) passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at South East Texas Regional Hospital in Mid County.

He was born in Port Arthur, TX, November 3, 1925 to Paul and Ada Abshire.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margo, to whom he was married 62 years; his son Richard Abshire and wife, Gay, grandson, Heath Abshire and wife, Breean, granddaughter, Britney Norman and husband, Paul; one great grandson, Hunter Cane Abshire, all of Groves, Texas; brothers, Charles W. Abshire and wife, Betty, of Pasadena, TX, Linwood James Abshire and wife, Joan, of Lumberton, and Lewis E. Abshire and wife, Jeanette, of Port Neches.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Abbie Paul Abshire, sisters, Agnes Arnold of Port Arthur and Dorothy Palmer of Center, TX.

A.J. graduated from St. James Catholic School in Port Arthur and was immediately called to the U. S. Army. Mr. Abshire was a WWII veteran and had served in the European Theater under George Patton in the 3rd Army in Germany. Upon his return, he resided in Groves, TX and went to work for DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange, TX. He was a pre-planner in the E.N.C.O. Department. Mr. Abshire retired in 1983 and made many friends during those years. After his retirement, he and Margo moved to Wildwood, TX, where they built a lake front home. A.J. loved to work in the yard and did all the landscaping. He was also an avid golfer and a member of the M.G.A until his health failed. Mr. Abshire was a faithful member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaumont. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at St. Marks Episcopal Church on Calder in Beaumont, TX on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Frank Fuller will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701.

(Published in the The Beaumont Enterprise on December 26, 2008)

Albert married Margaret Baker 12 Apr 1946, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Margaret was born 22 Apr 1924, Nantymoel, Glamorgan, South Wales; died 3 Sep 2019, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 Sep 2019, St. Mark's Episcopal Church Garden Columbarium - Beaumont, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Toby, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home, while surrounded by his family on November 19, 2015.

Toby was born August 11, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ada Talbot Abshire, loving step-mother, Bertha Abshire, and siblings: Agnes Arnold, Dorothy Palmer, Abbie Abshire and A.J. Abshire.

Toby is survived by his wife: Betty Hebert Abshire of sixty-one years, children: Mary Abshire Collins, James Abshire, Kirwin Abshire and wife Darlene, Paula Abshire Rolin and husband Michael, Glen Abshire and wife Sherri, grandchildren: Cortland Collins, Evan Collins, Leah Wood, Matthew Wood, Jacalynn Rolin, Nathan Rolin, Jessica Abshire Dluhos and husband Chet, great-grandchildren: Emerson Kate Dluhos and Presley Marie Wood. Toby is also survived by brothers: Linwood Abshire and wife Joan, Louis Abshire and wife Jeanette, sister-in-laws: Margo Abshire, Jane Abshire, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In 1956 Toby and family moved to Houston, Texas where he was employed by the Houston Chronicle and a member of the National Angle Bar Club for thirty-seven years. He served in the Texas National Guard, was a founding member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 3700 and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Toby was an exceptional Gardener, respected Baseball Coach, avid Golfer and had a passion for working with his hands and building things. His gentle spirit and kind heart will be deeply missed by his entire family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be Monday, November 23, 2015, 5:00 pm., Vigil at 6:00 pm., St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook Street, Houston, Texas 77034.

A Mass celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:30 am., St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church: 10727 Hartsook Street, Houston, Texas 77034. Father Vincent Nguyen will be the Mass celebrant. Burial at 3:00 pm, Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Hwy., Groves, Texas 77619.

(Published in The Houston Chronicle on November 22, 2015)

Charles married Betty Jo Hebert 27 Feb 1954, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Betty was born 30 Jan 1934, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 18 Jan 2021, Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Jan 2021, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

L.J. married J.E. Peterman [Group Sheet]

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Louis Edward "Dutsy" Abshire
November 10, 1934 - April 4, 2024
Port Neches, Texas

Louis Edward "Dutsy" Abshire of Port Neches passed away on Thursday, April 4th 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

Louis was born on November 10th, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ada Talbot Abshire and Paul Abshire. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor with Quantum in Port Arthur for many years and served his country by enlisting in the National Guard. Louis graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur where he excelled in football and baseball. He enjoyed golf, gardening, coaching but most of all, he enjoyed being with his family who he loved dearly, as they did him. Louis was the best husband, father, Papa, friend and coach to all those whom he loved him.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ada Abshire; stepmother Bertha Abshire whom Louis was raised by; siblings Abbie, Agnes, Dorothy, A.J. and Toby.

Louis is survived by his wife, Jeanette "Jan" Abshire of Port Neches; children, Kyle Abshire and his wife Kim of Spring, Keri Louviere of Port Neches, Kreg Abshire and his wife Elizabeth of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Zachary Abshire and his wife Hannah, Emily Chiu and her husband Michael, Alexandra Owen, Gabrielle Louviere, Parker Louviere, Anthony Abshire, Nora Grace Abshire, Luc Abshire and Emmeline Abshire; great grandchildren, Logan, T.J., Beckett, Carys, Caroline, Oliver and Mylo; brother, Linwood Abshire and his wife Joan of Lumberton.

A Celebration of Life will take place from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas. A private cremation service for the family will take place after the visitation.

(Published by Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland, TX)

Louis married G.J. Greer [Group Sheet]

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Joyce Vidrine, 81, of Groves passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006 at her residence in Groves.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at Broussard's in Nederland with Rev. Don Golasinski officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday with a Christian Vigil to be held at 6 PM at the mortuary.

Mrs. Vidrine was a native and life long resident of Port Arthur and Groves area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves.

Mrs. Vidrine was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Leah Champagne. She is survived by her husband, Clovis of Groves; two daughters, Nanette Gans and husband Mike of Crystal Beach, and Susan McCord and husband Greg of Tacoma, Washington; one son Micha Vidrine and wife Nancy of Cedar Park; seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

(Published by Broussard's Mortuary of Nederland, TX)

Rita married Clovis Bill Vidrine, Jr. 27 Sep 1942, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Clovis was born 5 Dec 1923, Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Oct 2015, Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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JoAda N. Buford 76 of Jasper died at Shady Acres Nursing Home in Newton, TX. Thursday May 23, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 25, 2013 at Forest Oaks Chapel with private burial at the West Oaks Cemetery in Jasper, TX. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A native of Port Arthur, TX. she was a resident of Jasper since 1984 after moving here from Mauriceville, TX. Survivors include her husband W.N. "Blue" Buford of Jasper, TX. sons Willard N. Buford of N. Carolina and Phil N. Buford of Jasper, TX. a daughter Tina Buford of Bridge City, TX. Five grandchildren and Two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Rt. 3 Box 686 Jasper, TX. 75951.

(Published by Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper, TX)

Jo married Willard Nelson Buford, Sr. 23 Dec 1953, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Willard was born 14 Aug 1934, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Jan 2024, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Jan 2024, West Oaks Cemetery - Jasper, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Dorothy Devillier, 80, of Winnie passed away May 29 at Columbia Southwest Medical Center in Lafayette, La.

A mass of Christian burial was held May 31 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Winnie, directed by Broussard's Mortuary in Winnie. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery.

She was a native of Rayne, La., and a Winnie resident for 44 years.

Survivors are daughters, Marjorie Gossen of Rayne; Jane Baker of Anahuac, and Kathleen Davis of Winnie; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on June 4, 1997)

Dorothy married Joseph Edgar Devillier 12 Feb 1935. Joseph was born 2 Nov 1915, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; died 1 Aug 1983, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Aug 1983, Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clady married B.J. Wilkinson [Group Sheet]

Clady married G.L. Stevens [Group Sheet]