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Pioneer Woman Of Rayne Dies Sunday

St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9 a.m., Monday, March 23, Father H. Lerschen officiating. during his sermon, he spoke of the many virtues which Mrs. McBride possessed, stressing her motherhood and life of love for her children, which was made the more impressive by the tear stained faces of these same "girls and boys" who surrounded her during the funeral. At the close of the last rites, the funeral procession continued on to St. Joseph's cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest in the family vault.

Pallbearers included Mrs. McBride's four sons: Walter, Edward, Henry and Anderson, and two nephews, Felix Perres and O.T. McBride.

The well conducted arrangements were in charge of the Ardoin Funeral Home.

With Mrs. McBride's death, one of Rayne's most colorful characters has passed on. With her went a wealth of history and lore of this community since she was one of the first residents of Rayne and the former Poupeville. Her father, August Perres, Sr., came to this section of Louisiana from France, and was one of the first to make his home in the vicinity of what is now known as Rayne. He married a Miss LeBlanc who was in turn a daughter of a Miss Broussard, the family line being direct descendants of Longfellow's famous "Evangeline". Mrs. McBride's mother was originally from what is now the Church Point community, but after her marriage, she and Mr. Perres moved to this section. Mrs. McBride was born on one of the largest tracts in the State at that time, owned by her father and located in and around Poupeville, near the present John Servat farm. The settlement gradually grew and the present St. Joseph Church was established near there some 70 years ago. Later, with the passing of the Southern Pacific Lines, the entire settlement was moved up to the tracks and renamed Rayne, Mrs. McBride moving into town 65 years ago she married Walter Scott McBride of the Church Point section and since that time, has made her home continuously in Rayne.

To talk with her was a rare treat, for she had the customs and history of the community at her fingertips and with her many experiences in the early days, she was a source of unusual and accurate information. During her girlhood and early wife-hood, the families had to spin their own cotton and weave their cloth for wearing apparel. All of their cooking was done in chimneys, and hardships were plentiful. Mrs. McBride was one of the few of these Louisiana pioneers who lived to see electricity become universally used along with thousands of other inventions and improvements, and she kept in touch with the wide progress of the world during her last years.

Her keen mind and active sense of humor, made Mrs. McBride a constant source of pleasure to her family and hundreds of friends, these faculties even seeming to improve with the advancement of years. She recognized everyone immediately and always had a friendly greeting for all.

In her last illness, around her bedside were gathered her "boys" and "girls", always girls and boys to her although they have grown to mature years with homes of their own. The life so long interwoven with theirs, they watched with grief-stricken hearts, while it slowly but surely passed over. The love of a mother for her children passes all human understanding and just such a love did this mother have for her family. We feel confident that in coming years the memory of her unselfish devotion will be for them a guiding star and an ever present inspiration. Although fully aware that her "four score and ten" had long since passed, this mother had no fear of death. She talked with members of her family about the past and planned for the present and future. Her last words were of love for her children, and that quiet closing scene has left with them the indication of that wonderful peace to which she has been claimed after her long years of service and labor on this earth. A true Christian, Mrs. McBride practiced the precepts of her early teaching faithfully, and was prepared when the last summons came.

Tribune bows its head in grief at the passing of so loved a figure, and it is with sincere regret that we add our words of condolences to those who have been voiced by the scores of friends throughout this section.

Surviving Mrs. McBride, former Miss Aurelia Perres, are six children: Anderson of Rayne, Henry of Port Arthur, Miss Ella McBride, Walter, Edward, and Mrs. Jos. Privat, all of Rayne. In addition she is survived by one adopted daughter, Mrs. G. Besse of Port Arthur; four half-sisters: Mrs. Sylvestre Boudreaux, and Mrs. John LeBleu of Rayne and Mrs. Adam Talbot and Mrs. Felix Royer of Port Arthur; and one half-brother, Anatole Clement of Rayne; seventeen grandchildren, and one niece, Mrs. Lucille Jeanmard of Lafayette and one nephew, Felix Perres of Rayne. Her only brother, August Perres, Jr., preceded her in death a number of years ago.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on March 27, 1936)

Aurelia married W.S. McBride [Group Sheet]

Anderson married Marie Lisa Swindler 13 Apr 1897. Marie was born 12 Feb 1878, Waterloo, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Oct 1967, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Oct 1967, Roselawn Memorial Park - Van Vleck, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Anderson — Ozia Breaux. Ozia was born 5 Oct 1884, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 18 Apr 1957, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Prien Memorial Park Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Henry McBride, 63, who died suddenly at Port Arthur, Tex., Tuesday, May 17, were held Wednesday, May 18 at the St. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. Father L. C. Habetz officiating.

Surviving are his son, Lynn McBride of Combs, Tex., and two sisters, Mrs. Jos. Privat and Miss Ella McBride, three brothers, Andrus McBride, Walter McBride, and E. S. McBride, all of this city.

(Published in The Crowley Acadian-Signal on May 26, 1938)

Henry married Martha Mouton 30 May 1900, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. Martha was born 1869; died 9 Mar 1904, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. John Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry — Nellie Viola Goolsbee. Nellie was born 23 Jan 1881, Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, USA; died 8 Jun 1982, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery - Weslaco, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Gertrude Sarah Shoemaker 22 Nov 1916. Gertrude was born 14 Jul 1879, Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA ; died 16 Jun 1961, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried , San Fernando Cemetery #3 - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne lost another of its loved 'senior citizens' this past week when death claimed Miss Mary Ella McBride, 84, member of one of Rayne's first families who dated back to the days of Poupeville, Miss McBride passing away at the Rayne Guest Home on Friday at 11:30 a.m. after a long illness.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Rev. Emery Labbe officiating. Interment followed in the family plot in the old St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Sidney McBride, Warren McBride, Harold Leleux, Jr., Harold Leleux, Sr., Tony Privat and Edwin "Butch" Ousse.

Miss McBride was a native of Rayne and a lifelong resident here. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott McBride, her mother being the former Aurelia Perres, and member of one of the pioneer families in this area. Mr. and Mrs. McBride resided in Poupeville, and were among the settlers of that section who moved with the entire Poupeville community up to the railroad tracks in the 1880's when the settlement of Poupeville was renamed to Rayne.

She was educated in local schools and later joined her brother, the late Walter J. McBride in the operation of what was originally McBride's Confectionery, then later became McBride's Drug Store. She was an important part of this business firm, and served the public faithfully over a long span of years, assisting her brother, and, in her quiet, sweet manner, making many friends for the drug store. For some time, this was also the offices for the Greyhound Bus lines and she handled the ticket office operation. She remained with the firm until Walter's retirement, when she also retired and devoted the remainder of her days to enjoying members of her family and her many friends.

She had been in ill heath for some time, and had been a resident at the Guest Home for several years where she was a loved part of the group of friends there.

"Miss Ella" will always be remembered fondly by her family and by the many friends of long standing who were intimate as only friends from childhood on can remain. She was an interesting part of Rayne's earlier business life, and she contributed much, along with her brother in providing one of Rayne's well known business establishments, located next to today's Gene's Shoe Store. Much of the original McBride's building was torn down in recent years to make way for the present Rayne State Bank parking area.

Her brothers and sisters have all preceded her in death, and she is survived only by numerous nieces and nephews who were very dear to her. Among these are Tony Privat, Warren McBride, Sidney McBride, Edward McBride of Maryland, Harold McBride of Germany, Glenn McBride of Brownsville, Texas, Tom and Joe McBride of Lake Charles, Mrs Edwin Ousse, Mrs. Dan LeLeux and Mrs. A.E. Raymond, Jr. all of Rayne, Mrs. Harold LeLeux of Estherwood, Mrs. Gabe Alandin of Connecticut and Mrs. Howard Duran of Lake Charles.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on June 18, 1970)

Walter — Eva Claire Lancaster. Eva was born 10 Mar 1899, McLennan County, Texas, USA; died 15 Oct 1983, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Edward S. McBride, Rayne Resident, Succumbs Friday

RAYNE, La. - Edward Scott McBride, Sr., 59 year old life-long resident of Rayne, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at the Veteran's hospital in New Orleans following an illness of one year. Mr. McBride was born March 13, 1894 in Rayne.

Time of funeral services have not been set pending the arrival of a son, Lt. Edward McBride, jr., who was in Baltimore, MD., to spend Christmas with his wife and her family. Last rites will be conducted at the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Rayne with burial in the church cemetery. Until the hour for last rites the body will remain at the Gossen Funeral home.

Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, Arceneaux Post 77 of Rayne, of which Mr. McBride was a charter member and past commander. He was a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by his wife, the former May Plattsmier; four sons, Lt. McBride, Sidney and Harold McBride of Rayne, and Warren McBride, who is stationed with the Navy at Key West, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Leleux of Estherwood and Mrs. Dan Leleux of Rayne; one brother, Walter McBride of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Privat and Miss Ella McBride of Rayne, and three grandchildren.

(Published in The Crowley Daily Signal on December 26, 1953)

Edward married Zulma Mae Plattsmier 17 Nov 1920, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Zulma was born 30 Nov 1900, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Jan 1983, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Feb 1983, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Last Rites Held At Monday Mass For Mrs. Privat

Funeral services were held at a 10 a.m. Mass Monday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Mrs. Joseph Privat, 67, the former Julie McBride, who died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday in the Rayne-Branch hospital.

She was born July 14, 1886, in Rayne.

Mrs. Privat's family was among the first settlers of Church Point, her father being the later Walter Scott McBride. Her mother was a direct descendant of the Acadians in the St. Martinville community. Her husband, Joe Privat, who preceded her in death two years, operated a bakery in Rayne which had been in his family since the early days of this city He was also prominently known for his work in developing agriculture in this area and won many awards for his truck farming. Active in the Auxiliary of Arceneaux Post, American Legion, Mrs. Privat was also a member of the Ladies Alter Society of St. Joseph Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Ousse, Rayne; one son, Anthony Privat, Rayne; one brother, Walter McBride, Rayne; one sister, Miss Ella McBride, Rayne, and one grandchild.

Officiating was Father O'Neil Landry, Mrs. Privat's nephew. He is the pastor of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville. Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Jules Jeanmard, pastor of the St. Edmond Catholic Church, Eunice, Rev. Joseph Lefleur, pastor of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata; and Rev. Hubert Lerschen.

The Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on January 2, 1964)

Julie married Joseph Joe Privat 5 Feb 1921, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Joseph was born 6 Nov 1890, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Feb 1961, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Wilson (Eva) DeRouen, 84, will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in a local hospital.

(Published in the Lake Charles American Press on February 20, 2002)



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Funeral services for Eva Marie Derouen, 84, will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. John Giles and Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today, with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m., and from 8 a.m. Friday.

Mrs. Derouen died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in a local hospital.

She was a native of Rayne and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society.

Survivors include two sons, Elden P. Derouen of Spring, Texas, and Ron Derouen of Marshall, Texas; one daughter, Nettie Landry of Moss Bluff; two brothers, Willie McBride of Lake Charles and Anderson McBride of Houston; four sisters, Noaline Derise, Willia Mae Robert and Clara Joyce Landry, all of Lake Charles, and Nina Philmon of Carlyss; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

(Published in the Lake Charles American Press on February 21, 2002)

Eva — Wilson Derouen. Wilson was born 28 Sep 1917, Iowa, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Mar 1991, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Thomas — L.M. LeBleu. (daughter of Volsan LeBleu and Lillie Andrus) [Group Sheet]

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Willa Mae McBride Robert, age 88, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009, at a local hospital. Ms. Robert was born in Rayne, LA, on March 22, 1921. She lived in Lake Charles for over 70 years. She retired from The Fair Department Store after 40 years of exemplary service. Ms. Robert was loved and respected by her colleagues and customers. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Freddie Robert. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Julian Robert and wife, Deborah, of Baton Rouge and Paul Wayne Robert and wife, Kate of Lake Charles; one brother, Bill McBride of Lake Charles; one sister, Joyce Landry of Lake Charles; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Jody Robert, her grandson, will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again on Thursday, from 8 a.m. until time of service. A scripture and memory service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society in Willa Mae Robert's memory.

Willa — Freddie Robert. Freddie was born 16 Sep 1915, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Jan 1998, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Prien Memorial Park Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Willie Joseph McBride, 96, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:11 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in a local hospital.

Mr. McBride was born February 13, 1924 in Rayne, LA. He rode his bicycle to Lake Charles where he began driving a taxicab and them moved his family here. He spent several years in construction, where he learned how to build houses and then worked as a longshoreman. He later was the owner and operator of McBride's Roller Disco. Mr. McBride was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. He always enjoyed building cabinets and tinkering and could fix anything set before him. He will always be remembered for his humble nature and was thankful for everyone in his life.

Mr. McBride is survived by his four sons, Willie Dean McBride and wife Tam of Georgia, Melvin "Ray" McBride and fiancée Mary Chambers of Sulphur, Rene McBride and wife Tammy of Lake Charles, and Troy Kim McBride of Lake Charles; along with twenty-six grandchildren, fifty-one great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel McBride; his parents; and all of his brothers and sisters.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at University Baptist Church, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Jody Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and continue on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the start of the services.

(Published by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA)

Willie — Hazel Benoit. Hazel was born 9 Jan 1923, Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Aug 2014, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 5 Aug 2014, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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An angel took flight to heaven on Thursday, March 16, 2006. Nina " Meme" M. Philmon passed away after a long battle with cancer. She went peacefully surrounded by her girls. She cherished 35 wonderful years of marriage to James W. Philmon Jr. until his death in 1981. She owned her own beauty salon for 32 years. After retirement she worked for the Ladies Auxiliary, known as the " Pink Ladies," at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for 13 years. She was a lady with many hobbies, such as cooking, working in her yard and sewing. Her sense of humor and wonderful smile will be greatly missed. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanette Hoffpauir and husband Terrance of Carlyss; two granddaughters, Marla Landry of Carlyss and Angie Landry of Hackberry; three great-granddaughters, Brittney Broom and husband Joey of Buna, Texas, and Taylor Landry and Kaye Leigh LaBove, both of Hackberry; three step-granddaughters, Julie Ragusa and husband Brad of Lake Charles, Jacqueline Hartman and husband Stuart of Baton Rouge, and Shelby Hoffpauir of Carlyss; one step-great-granddaughter, Gabriella Ragusa of Lake Charles; two sisters, Willa Mae Robert and Joyce Landry, both of Lake Charles; two brothers, Willie McBride and wife Hazel of Lake Charles and Anderson " Joe" McBride of Houston; numerous nieces and nephews, including a very special and dedicated nephew, Lynn Richard; sisters-in-law, Virginia Philmon and friend Jenny and Evelyn Estes and husband Buddy of Baton Rouge; and brothers-in-law, Bill Philmon and wife Mary Ann of Lufkin, Texas, Glenn Philmon and wife Helen of Metairie, and Jake Philmon and wife Patricia of Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James W. Philmon Jr.; two sisters, Ilene Durese and Eva Derouen; and three brothers, Clopha Richard, Clabby Andrus and Tom McBride. Her funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday, March 18, in Hixson - Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is 1 - 9 p. m. today, with a rosary service at 6 p. m., and from 9 a.m. Saturday. The family asks that memorial donations be made in her memory to the recovery effort for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church of Hackberry. Words of comfort may be left for the family at www.mem.com.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on March 17, 2006)

Nina married James William Philmon, Jr. 21 May 1950, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. James was born 25 Feb 1929; died 18 Nov 1981, Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Mimosa-Pines South Cemetery - Carlyss, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Anderson married C.A. Hughey [Group Sheet]

Anderson married L.D. Maxey [Group Sheet]

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Joyce Landry, 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in her residence.

She was a resident of Lake Charles for over 60 years and was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church. She had been a Hair Dresser since 1963. She enjoyed cleaning and also caring for her plants. Grocery shopping and cooking was a big love of hers. One of the many things she was able to do in her life which she was proud was be a part of the "Lee Jonet Show" on Channel 7 multiple times. Also, she worked at the "Fair Store" for many years. She loved QVC and was very faithful at watching it. Most of all she loved her family and was known for her great sense of humor.

She is survived by her son; one brother; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by two husbands, Isom Roy and Frank L. Landry, Sr., her parents Anderson and Ozxia McBride, along with four brothers and four sisters.

Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00am. Rev. Jody Blane Robert great nephew will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00am until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Prien Memorial Park. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

(Published by Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA)

Clara — Isom Roy. Isom was born 31 Aug 1923, Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Dec 2002, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 4 Dec 2002, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Clara — Frank L. Landry, Sr.. [Group Sheet]

Henry — Dovie Mae Dwiggins. Dovie was born 27 Dec 1903, Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; died 14 Aug 1983, Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olivet Cemetery - Fort Worth, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry — J. Newton. [Group Sheet]

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Services Held Saturday For Jeraldine Raymond

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 23, 1995 at 2 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Jeraldine McBride Raymond, 73, who died at her residence Friday morning, December 22.

Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen Raymond of Rayne and Walter Raymond of Lafayette; a daughter, Mary Ann Bush of Rayne; a sister, Robin Alvandian of New Haven, Conn. and six grandchildren.

Mrs. Raymond was a teacher in the Acadia Parish public school system for many years.

Mrs. Raymond was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Rayne Garden Club, La. Retired Teachers Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on December 28, 1995)

Jeraldine married Anthony Etienne Raymond 14 Jul 1950, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Anthony was born 24 Oct 1918; died 28 Sep 1989, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

M.R. — G. Alvandian. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Esterwood for Marilyn McBride Leleux, 80, who died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, June 3, at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley.

Officiating for the funeral service was the Rev. Rusty Richard, pastor of St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Readers for the Mass of the Resurrection were here granddaughters, Andrea Trahan and Jeanne T. Marcantel. Giftbearers were her granddaughters, Alice Trahan, Julie T. Martin and Claire Leleux.

Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.

Mrs. Leleux retired after 34 years as a school secretary for Midland High School.

Survivors include three daughters, Roy Lynn S. Trahan and her husband, Lawrence, of Crowley, Sydna L. Hanks and her husband, Albay, of Jennings, and Ellen L. Myers and her husband, Glyn, of Eunice; a son, Harold P. Leleux, Jr. and his wife, Lyle D. Leleux, of Rayne; three brothers, Edward S. McBride, of Kingsville, Md., Warren McBride, of Rayne, and Harold A. McBride, of Garland, Texas; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harold P. Leleux Sr. and Roy Lionel Schexnayder; a brother, Sidney McBride; and a sister, Kathleen M. Leleux.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, Brad, Eric and Luke Hanks, Benjamin Leleux and Derek, Clay and Mark Myers.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Inc. of Crowley was in charge of the arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on June 6, 2002)

Marilyn married Roy Lionel Schexnyder, Sr. 14 Apr 1941, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Roy was born 8 Jul 1920; died 3 May 1944, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marilyn married Harold Paul Leleux, Sr. 11 Mar 1948, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Harold was born 2 Sep 1919, Estherwood, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 7 May 1977, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery - Crowley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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On August 20, 2017 Edward Scott McBride, beloved husband for 64 years to Marie Elizabeth (nee Schaadt) McBride; devoted father of Scott McBride and his wife Anne; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Zachary McBride and the late Jordan McBride; loving step grandfather of Sabrine Hasan; dear brother of Warren McBride and his wife Ruth, Harold (Hammy) McBride and his wife Betty and the late Sidney McBride, Marylyn LeLeux and Kathleen LeLeux; devoted son of the late Edward S. McBride, Sr. and Zulma Plattsmire McBride. The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750 Belair Road in Kingsville on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00am. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the National Association on Mental Illness and the Jerusalem Mill Foundation.

(Published in The Baltimore Sun on August 24, 2017)



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Edward Scott McBride, 94, of Kingsville, Maryland, passed away on August 20, 2017, due to complications of old age.

Edward was born in Rayne, Louisiana on July 18, 1923. He graduated from St. Joseph High School. After World War II, he continued on to receive a degree in Agriculture from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and masters credits at LSU. Ed was married to Marie Elizabeth McBride (nee Schaadt) on September 3, 1953; they were married 64 years. At the age of 17, Ed entered the Army and fought at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. During World War II, he became a Section Sergeant in charge of Angle and Fields of Fire. He drilled and trained men and served in combat in New Guinea and Dutch East Indies. He spent a total of 46 months in the Pacific War Theatre. With the outbreak of the Korean War, he was called back into service as a Second Lieutenant. He received a Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster from two injuries on a reconnaissance mission in North Korea. After the war, he was in the Army's Central Intelligence Division when he came to Maryland's Fort Hollabird where he met and married Marie Elizabeth McBride (nee Schaadt). His only child, Scott, was born 11 months later. After leaving active duty, Ed worked for Davidson Chemical and Olin Matheson consulting for and selling agricultural products to farmers and other businesses in Maryland. In 1957, Ed and Marie acquired a dairy farm in Harford County which they managed until 1962 when interstate 95 was built through the property. After the dairy farm, Ed and Marie bought apartment houses in Baltimore City and renovated and sold them along with other properties. He enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay, riding and breeding race horses, RV camping and watching his grandchildren grow. He was also active in the Middle River Rotary Club and the Crescent Yacht Club for many years.

Ed is survived by his wife, Marie McBride, his son Scott McBride, daughter in law Anne McBride, his grandchildren Christopher and Zachary McBride, step granddaughter Sabrine Hasan and his brothers Warren McBride, sister in law Ruth McBride, Harold (Hammy) McBride and sister in law Betty McBride and other family and friends. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. McBride, Sr., and Zulma Plattsmire McBride, his brother Sidney McBride, his sisters Marylyn LeLeux, and Kathleen LeLeux, and grandson, Jordan McBride.

The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750 Belair Road in Kingsville on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 3-5 & 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the National Association on Mental Illness and the Jerusalem Mill Foundation

(Published by Lassahn Funeral Home of Kingsville, MD)

Edward married M.E. Schaadt [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Sidney James McBride Sr., 73, who died Thursday, July 15, at his home.

The Rev. Joseph Stemmans officiated. Interment followed in the new St. Joseph Cemetery in the McBride family plot.

Readers were Marilyn McBride Leleux and Roy Lynn Trahan. Presentation of gifts were by Louise McBride Cannon, Janet McBride, Stephen McBride and John McBride.

A lifelong resident of Rayne, Mr. McBride was a mbmer of St. Joseph Catholic Church and American Legion Post 77. He was a graduate of Rayne High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and saw action in the Pacific aboard the USS San Diego.

Mr. McBride was in the income tax service and was owner and operator of McBride's Grocery. In 1984, he retired as a clerk with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court.

Sidney was an avid fisherman and was an avid golfer at his beloved Cajun Pines Golf Course.

Survivors include his wife, Isabelle Benoit McBride; two sons, Stephen Scott McBride of Lafayette and John Mervin McBride of Rayne; two daughters and a son-in-law, Louise McBride Cannon and Mark Cannon of New Iberia and Janet Faye McBride; his grandchildren, Ellie Louise Comeaux and Dave Oneal Comeaux of Rayne; his sister, Marilyn McBride Leleux; and his three brothers, Edward Scott McBride of Kingsville, Md., Warren Stephen McBride of Rayne and Harold Anthony McBride of Garland, Texas.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Neal McBride and Sidney James McBride Jr.; his parents, Zulma Plattsmier McBride and Edward Scott McBride Sr.; and his sister, Kathleen McBride Leleux.

Pallbearers were Mark Cannon, Harold P. Leleux, David E. Leleux, Carl J. McBride, Warren S. McBride and Harold A. McBride.

Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne was in charge of the arrangmenets.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on July 22, 1999)

Sidney married Isabelle Benoit 28 Jun 1954, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Isabelle was born 29 Sep 1930, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Aug 2009, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Aug 2009, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Daniel Edison LeLeux 23 Dec 1951, St. Joseph Catholic Church - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. Daniel was born 23 Oct 1925, LeLeux, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Jan 2015, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Jan 2015, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 10:30 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA for Warren Stephen McBride, 88, who died Saturday, May 1, 2021, surrounded by his children at his residence in Rayne, LA.

Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum in Rayne, LA.
Rev. Cedric Sonnier, Pastor of St. Mary Mother of the Church in Lafayette, LA will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Readers for the funeral Mass will be two grandsons, Pascal Lalande and Jacob Mooney.

Warren and Ruth were owner/operators of McBride's Office Supply in Rayne for 38 years before retiring in 1995. He graduated from Rayne High School and went on to join the United States Navy serving in the Korean War. Then went to UL of Lafayette (USL). He was a member of the American Legion in Rayne, he served on the Rayne Beautification Board, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph Church Choir.

Survivors include his three children, Bryan Stephen McBride and spouse Mary Beth Hebert McBride of Crowley, Katie McBride Lalande and spouse Mark Lalande of Lafayette, Lisa McBride Mooney and spouse Daniel Mooney of Rayne, eight grandchildren, Blake McBride, Andree Trahan Smith, Miles McBride, Mollie Mae McBride, Emily Lalande, Pascal Lalande, LeaAnne Mooney Forest and spouse Danny Forest, Jacob Mooney and great grandchildren, one brother, Harold McBride.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Cecile Thibodeaux McBride, one son, Carl Jeffery McBride, parents, Edward Scott McBride, Sr. and Zulma Plattsmier, two brothers, Edward McBride, Jr., Sidney James McBride, two sisters, Marilyn McBride LeLeux, Katherine McBride LeLeux.

Pallbearers will be Blake McBride, Miles McBride, Mollie Mae McBride, Emily Lalande, Pascal Lalande, LeaAnne M. Forest, Jacob Mooney, Andree T. Smith.

A Rosary will be prayed Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, LA.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, LA on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

(Published by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)

Warren married Ruth Cecile Thibodeaux 28 May 1957, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ruth was born 28 Oct 1932; died 17 Aug 2018, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Aug 2018, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

H.A. married B. Richard [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Letitia Duos 17 Nov 1937, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Letitia was born 17 Jun 1916, Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Dec 1987, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Anthony Scott Privat, 48, lifelong resident of Rayne and one of the community's best known and loved citizens, were held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 25, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Many friends joined the sorrowing family to pay final tribute to "Tony" as he was known and loved by everyone., and participated in the Christmas afternoon services with Rev. O'Neil Landry of Centerville, a cousin, officiating Present in the Sanctuary were Msgr Emery Labbe, Rev. Joseph Breaux and Rev. Kenneth Morvant.

Interment followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangements. Pallbearers included Philip Trahan, Roderick Trahan, Frank Privat, Tommy Privat, Dan Landry, Jr, and Edward S. McBride of Chase, Maryland.

Mr. Privat was stricken at his home Thursday morning and was rushed to the Rayne-Branch Hospital where he passed away at 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

His sudden death is a tragic loss, not only to his dear wife and other members of his family, but to the hosts of friends who had known and admired him throughout his entire lifetime.

He was the son of the late Joseph Privat and Julie McBride Privat, representing two of the early pioneer families of this community. He was reared here and graduated from St. Joseph High School, later attending the SW La Vocational-Technical School in Crowley. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army, and upon his return to civilian life, went into business with his father operating Privat's Bakery and assisting with his father's widespread farming interests. After his father's death, Tony continued to operate the family bakery until recent months when it was closed. At the time of his death he was still managing the Privat farm.

He was an active member of the Rayne Lions Club, Woodmen of the World, Rayne Council 1897, Knights of Columbus, Msgr George Mollo Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Colubms, and Arceneaux Post No. 77, American Legion.

Always friendly to everyone, with a genuine smile of happiness, and a ready wit and humor which endeared him to "grown-ups" and children alike, Tony was loved by all, especially by the younger members of the family who sensed his understanding and deep affection for each of them. May cherished memories remain of his kind, quiet and sincere personality. He was never too busy to take time for a visit with friends, and he always responded in his sincere, cheerful way which was a bright part of the day for everyone meeting him. Kind and thoughtful, his life was marked by consideration for others. He and his devoted wife had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and this was a time of particular happiness for them - with friends everywhere sharing the opportunity to express their admiration for this loved couple. His sudden and untimely death came as a great shock to the community where he will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

He is survived by his wife, the former Rita Trahan, one sister, Mrs. Edwin Ousse, of Rayne, the former Julie Privat; one nniece and nephew in Rayne, Juliana Ousse and Edwin "Butch" Ousse, Jr., and 24 other nieces and nephews in this immediate area.

to the wife whom tony loved so dearly - to Julie , and to her sweet family who were such a close and intimate part of his life, Acadian-Tribune and his hosts of friends everywhere join in expressions of sincerest sympathy. And he will long be remembered for his goodness, his sweet, kind manner and his deep and abiding friendship for his fellowman. He will be remembered in the smile of a child and the gentle beauty of a quiet summer day - and in the brotherhood of man... "to have a friend is to be one" was Tony's way of life, and he lived the beautiful Christian concept day by day - a lasting and perfect memorial to a dear, lovely person. We all cherish that memory.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 31, 1970)

Anthony — Rita Amy Trahan. Rita was born 23 Jan 1925, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Mar 2005, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Mar 2005, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. for Julie Privat Ousse, 82 who died Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Lafayette, LA.

Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #1 , Rayne, LA.

Surviving are one son, Edwin "Butch" Landry Ousse, Jr. and wife Janice of Lafayette, one daughter, Julie Anna Ousse Manale and husband Fred of Lafayette, one grandson, Nicholas Ousse of Lafayette, two step grandchildren, Thomas McNeely of Lafayette, Brooke McNeely of Lafayette, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin "Teedie" Landry Ousse, Sr., parents, Joseph Privat and Julie McBride Privat, one brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Rita Trahan Privat, sister-in-law, Beverly Ousse Darby, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wallace and Eleanor Ousse, Sr..

She was born Saturday, September 15, 1928 in Rayne, LA, daughter of the late Joseph Privat and the late Julie McBride Privat.

She was a member of Acadia Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution, American Legion Auxillary for 62 years, Catholic Daughters of America and Rayne Garden Club for 45 years.

Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, Louisiana

Julie married Edwin Landry Ousse, Sr. 18 Oct 1949, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Edwin was born 7 Aug 1922, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Oct 2010, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 Oct 2010, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

E.P. married R.S. Lallathin [Group Sheet]

R.L.J. — B.E. Jones. [Group Sheet]

N.L. — D.A. Landry. [Group Sheet]

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Charles "Tommy" McBride, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:20 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in a local hospital.

Mr. McBride was born April 13, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life-long resident. He attended Cooley Elementary School and LaGrange High School. For twenty years, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, during both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, working as a machinist mate. Following his retirement from the U.S. Navy, he worked at Lyondell-Basell as a millwright, retiring after over twenty years. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Post #2130. Mr. McBride enjoyed fishing and cooking, but his true joy in life came from spending time with his family.

Mr. McBride is survived by his children, Charles Keith McBride and wife Debi of Houma, LA, Craig Steven McBride and wife Angie of Westlake, Lori Dale Kennedy and fiancé Eddie Jolie of Lake Charles, Kimberly Ann Foster and husband Kevin of Lake Charles, and Jason Scott McBride and wife Jill of Westlake; brother, Michael McBride of Mauriceville, TX; eighteen grandchildren; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years, Patricia Guidry McBride; parents, Joseph and Leora LeBleu McBride; sisters, Barbara Gibbs, Mae Dale Coleman, and Brenda McBride; and grandson, Brent Sepulvado.

His private services are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

(Published by Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA)

Charles married Patricia Ann Guidry 1 Dec 1958, Orange County, Texas, USA. Patricia was born 12 Dec 1942, Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Apr 2017, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Apr 2017, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mae Dell McBride Coleman on Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Beloved wife of Addley B. Coleman. Mother of Allen T. Whitted, Donna Carpenter, Tammie Lewis, Angela Adams, Patrick Shea and the late Jeannie W. Swendsen. Sister of Barbara Gibbs, Thomas and Michael McBride. Survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Age 65 years. A native Lake Charles, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA for the past 35 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Parlors will be open Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 6:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M. until service time.

(Published by Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey, LA)

Mae — Allen Oliver Whitted. Allen was born 30 Oct 1935, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA; died 22 Mar 2004, Chiefland, Levy County, Florida, USA; was buried , Chiefland Cemetery - Chiefland, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mae married Addley Burton Coleman 23 Nov 1971, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Addley was born 31 May 1941, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA; died 20 Dec 2008, Gretna, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 Dec 2008, Westlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum - Gretna, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BOSSIER CITY, LA - Services for Barbara Ruth McBride Gibbs will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Cleveland Cyrus. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until service time.

Barbara, 72, passed away June 25, 2014 in Bossier City, LA. She was born November 18, 1941, Lake Charles, LA. She was married 42 years to the love of her life, Gerald Edward Gibbs.

Barbara was the matriarch and solid rock of her family. She was at her best whipping up one of her mother's famous South Louisiana recipes, making enough to feed a small army. Spending time with family was one of her favorite past times. She was affectionately known as Momo not only to her grandchildren, but to many others who respected her.

Barbara and her husband Gerald owned Pap-Paw's Fried Chicken. She worked as a property manager for Landmark Realty for many years. She enjoyed her bowling league and once bowled a perfect game. Her greatest accomplishment was being a mother and "Momo" to many.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Edward Gibbs, her two sisters, Mae Dell Coleman and husband Cole, Brenda Gail McBride, son-in-law, Tracy Edward Hendrix and her parents, Thomas Joseph McBride and Leora LeBleu McBride.

She is survived by her three daughters, Gail Lynn Russell and husband Tom, Ginger G. Bigby and husband Walter, and Sandy D. Gibbs and Kevin Cox; her grandchildren, Jennifer Cyrus Spivey and husband Anthony, Whitney Hendrix Peters and husband Nolan, Jeffrey Bryan Gibbs, Zachary Edward Hendrix and wife Kylie, Jarrett Brent Gibbs and wife Natsumi, Tabitha Nicole Black, Hayden Oliver Bigby, Tommy Russell and wife Jill, and Travis Russell and wife Gina; brothers, Tommy McBride and wife Pat, Mike McBride and wife Katie, and brother-in-law, Joseph Gibbs and wife Linda. She also had 15 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Her quick wit and great sense of humor will be missed by all.

A special thank you to Robyn Watkins, Valerie, and her many long loved friends from Brownlee Road and the Birthday Club.

Honoring Barbara as pallbearers will be Craig McBride, Anthony Spivey, Bryan Gibbs, Zachary Hendrix, Hayden Bigby, and Breydon Johns.

Honorary pallbearers will be J.B. Gibbs, Cade Johns, Paxton Ponce, Tommy Russell, and Travis Russell.

The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 746-2543

(Published in The Shreveport Times from June 27 to June 29, 2014)

Barbara married Gerald Edward Gibbs 14 Sep 1957, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Gerald was born 25 Sep 1936, Rochelle, Wilcox County, Georgia, USA; died 12 Feb 1999, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Rose-Neath Cemetery - Bossier City, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

M.A. — S.L. Crabtree. [Group Sheet]

M.A. married C.J. Collins [Group Sheet]

M.A. married C.J. Ross [Group Sheet]

J.J. — T.A. Moore. [Group Sheet]

J.J. married D.J. Pittman [Group Sheet]

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Paul Wayne Robert, 64, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:23 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2014.

Paul was born on October 15, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Freddie and Wilmae Robert. He loved listening to swamp pop music, dancing, and growing flowers in his garden. He also loved being around family and friends.

He is survived by one son; one daughter; fianceé and one brother.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

His funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Jody Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.

Paul married K.A. Ortego [Group Sheet]

W.D. — S.A. Laviolette. [Group Sheet]

W.D. — T.T. Trong. [Group Sheet]

M.R. — R.R. Parker. [Group Sheet]

R. — T.L. Reed. [Group Sheet]

T.K. married S.A. Kitler [Group Sheet]

T.K. married A.M. Baglio [Group Sheet]

J.A. married G.L. Landry, III [Group Sheet]

J.A. — . Babineaux. [Group Sheet]

J.A. — T.L. Hoffpauir. [Group Sheet]

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Margaret Ann McBride Walter of Houston, Texas went to be with her lord and savior on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

She was a very loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt whose kindness and devotion to her family and friends is cherished by all. She was courageous, inspirational and brought an abundance of joy and laughter to all who knew her.

Margaret was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on May 19th, 1951 to Anderson Joseph McBride Jr. (deceased) and Camilla Anne Hughey McBride.

Margaret began her career in the mail room with no exposure or experience to the pipe, valve and flange industry and took it upon herself with great drive and dedication to gain the expertise and knowledge necessary to succeed in a field that few women chose to pursue. After 28 years of inside sales with Piping and Equipment, Margaret expanded her family and found a new home with Transquip, USA where she shared her expertise of the ins and outs of the industry and cared greatly for her customers. The greatest joy she found in her new venture was the family she found in Transquip, USA; a bond of laughter and respect that brought much fulfillment to her career.

She is survived by her mother Camilla Hughey McBride; daughter Kimberly Walter Robison and son Robert Walter; granddaughters Taylor Furst, Madison Walter and Sophie Walter; sister Sharon McBride Stewart and her husband Jerry; brother Andy McBride; nieces and nephews Joshua McBride, James Stewart and his wife Cortney, Brittney Jordan and her husband Rob, and Jennifer Stewart; great nephews Hendrix Stewart and Baer Stewart and numerous friends and relatives. She will be greatly missed by all.

The funeral service celebrating Margaret's life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 24th, at Niday Funeral Home - Beamer Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Margaret married G.F. Walter [Group Sheet]

S.L. — J.L. Stewart. [Group Sheet]

M.A. — J.R. Bush, Jr.. [Group Sheet]

R.L. — L.J. Trahan. [Group Sheet]

H.P. — M.L. Dupont. [Group Sheet]

S.A. — A.L. Hanks. [Group Sheet]

E. — G.D. Myers. [Group Sheet]

S.E. — C.L. Thomas. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were held Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 11 a.m., in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Sidney James (Jamie) McBride, Jr., 40, who died at 12:07 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 0 at his parents' home in Rayne.

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by two brothers, Stephen McBride of Lafayette and John McBride of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Mark "Louise" Cannon of New Iberia and Janet McBride of Rayne; a niece, Ellie Comeaux of Rayne and a nephew, Davy Comeaux of Rayne.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ophie Benoit and Mr. and Mrs. E.S. McBride and a brother, Gregory McBride.

Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on September 12, 1998)

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Funeral services for Gregory McBride, age 20, were held Friday at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gregory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McBride, of Rayne.

Losing his life in an automobile accident in Baton Rouge last Wednesday, his death came as a shock to his family and friends here.

Born and reared in Rayne, Greg attended local schools and was well known in the area.

Rev. Benoit Drapeau, C.J.M., officiated during the funeral services with pallbearers being Greg's cousins and friends, Robert Thibodaux, Gary Smith, Brian McBride, David LeLeux, Michael Benoit and Martin Melancon.

The Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McBride of Rayne; three brothers, Stephen, John and Sidney McBride, Jr., all of Rayne; two sisters, Janet and Louise, both of Rayne; his paternal grandparents, Mrs. E.S. McBride, Sr., and his maternal grandfather, Ophie Benoit, Sr., all of Rayne.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on November 1, 1979)

L.A. — M.S. Cannon. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, LA - A Mass of Christian Burial for Janet Faye McBride, 55, of Rayne will be celebrated on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne. Father Christopher Cambre, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2, Rayne.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM in the funeral home.

Janet passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at her Rayne residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Rayne, Janet was a faithful and faith filled member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She demonstrated her faith by praying daily rosaries, and by assisting with the Good Samaritans.

Janet earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Southwest Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette), and served as a school teacher in Acacia Parish schools for several years. She also worked for many years selling cars. She loved the outdoors, enjoyed camping, and could often be found working in her flower gardens. She had a green thumb, and could grow beautiful plants that others had given up on. Janet was also a fan of the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tiger football.

Janet was most passionate about her family and friends. She was a loyal friend to many, and her greatest joy was being with and caring for her family. Janet will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her daughter, Ellie Comeaux Duplichain and husband, Jared of Rayne; son, Dave Comeaux, Jr. of Rayne; brothers, Stephen McBride of Breaux Bridge, and John McBride of Mire; sister, Louise McBride Cannon and husband, Mark of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Sydnee Duplichain, Rhen Thomas Duplichain, and Thayer Duplichain; nephew, Michael Guidry; and Godchild, Ridge Thibodeaux. Janet is also survived by a host of close friends.

Preceding Janet in death were her parents, Sidney McBride, Sr. and Isabelle Benoit McBride; and brothers, Sidney James McBride, Jr. and Gregory McBride.

Serving as pallbearers are Michael Guidry, Carl McBride, Thomas Sweeney, Mark Cannon, David LeLeux, and Reggie Thibodeaux.

Condolences may be expressed 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)

Janet — D.O. Comeaux. [Group Sheet]

S. — P.L. Eason. [Group Sheet]

B.S. married M.B. Hebert [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at a 11:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, LA for Carl Jeffery McBride, 57, who died Wednesday June 13, 2018 at residence in Rayne, LA.

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

Rev. Kevin Bordelon, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.

Survivors include two daughters, Andree Trahan Smith of Lafayette, Molly Mae McBride of Crowley, son, Miles McBride of Crowley, parents, Warren McBride and Ruth Thibodeaux McBride, brother, Bryan McBride and wife Mary Beth Hebert McBride of Crowley, two sisters, Katie McBride Lalande and husband Mark Lalande of Lafayette, Lisa McBride Mooney and husband Danny Mooney of Rayne, nieces and nephews, Blake McBride, Emily Lalande, Pascal Lalande, Lea Anne Mooney, Jacob Mooney, godmother, Linda McDaniel of Lafayette.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Roy Joseph Thibodeaux, Sr. and Adeline Fisette Thibodeaux, paternal grandparents, Edward Scott McBride, Sr. and Mae Plattsmier McBride, godfather, Roy Joseph "Bud" Thibodeaux, Jr..

A Rosary will be prayed Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Thursday June 14, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm and on Friday June 15, 2018 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

(Published in the The Lafayette Advertiser on June 15, 2018)

Carl — C.R. Denison. [Group Sheet]

K.M. — M.A. Lalande. [Group Sheet]

L.A. married D.N. Mooney [Group Sheet]

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RAYNE - Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at a Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Edward Privat, 75, who died Thursday, June 23, at Encore Nursing Home in Crowley.

Interment was in the Leger Cemetery in Rayne.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Thibodeaux Privat of Rayne; two daughters, Julie Privat Wells, Stephanie Privat Nini and husband David; four step-daughters, Sara Leon, Laura Fontenot and husband Ben, Wynette Daigle and husband Taite, Shelly Coleman and husband Brandon; son, Joseph Privat and wife Melissa; two step-sons, Brian Leon and wife Roxanne, David Leon; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth Privat and wife Brenda.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edwin Privat; mother, Letitia Duos Privat; and great-grandchild, Bailey Leon.

Frank worked for the Rayne Police Department for 20 years and was a member of American Legion in Rayne and of the Knights of Columbus in Rayne.

A rosary was recited on Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.

Friends were received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Monday, June 27, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

(Published in the Crowley Post Signal on June 29, 2016)

Frank married R. Vienne [Group Sheet]

Frank married E.M. Thibodeaux [Group Sheet]

K.O. — B. Deroussel. [Group Sheet]

E.L. — J. T. [Group Sheet]

J.A. married F.J. Manale [Group Sheet]