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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]

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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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]

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Angelle Jacob Osborne 'aka Coonie', age 87, died Monday, September 29, 2008.

A graduate of Charity Hospital Nursing School, she spent over 40 years of her life caring for others. She was also a licensed optician. As a proud New Orleanian, Coonie loved Mardi Gras, Popeye's Fried Chicken and her Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

She is survived by a niece in Virginia and a devoted network of friends whom she considered her second family.

Graveside Services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

(Published in The New Orleans Times Picayune on October 17, 2008)

Angele — Clarence Osborne. Clarence was born 23 Feb 1910; died 14 Mar 1985, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Mar 1985, Garden of Memories - Metairie, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Emery — Alice Marie Smith. Alice was born 20 Dec 1924; died 13 Nov 1986, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Emery married E.J. Whitehead [Group Sheet]

Emery married Joyce Jannette LeBlanc 7 May 1953, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Joyce was born 14 Jan 1935, Mermentau, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Jul 1995, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.F. married S.L. Hamous [Group Sheet]

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David Hoffpauir, 71, of Winnie died Dec. 13, 2001, at his residence. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Broussard's in Winnie with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. A lifelong resident of Winnie, he was a John Deere service manager and retired Chambers County constable. Survivors include his wife, Jo Hoffpauir of Winnie; daughter, Georgia Duran of Pleasanton, Calif.; sons, Robert Hoffpauir, J.D. Hoffpauir and Michael Hoffpauir, all of Winnie; stepdaughters, Sheri Phelps and Kim Sizemore, both of Hankamer, Angie Gandy of Hazlehurst, Miss., and Lisa Bertrand and Mellanie LeBlanc, both of Winnie; brothers, Floyd Hoffpauir and L.D. Hoffpauir, both of Winnie; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on December 14, 2001)



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David Hoffpauir, 71, of Winnie, died Thursday, December 13 at his residence.

He was a lifelong resident of Winnie, Mr. Hoffpauir was the service manager for John Deere and was a retired Constable for Chambers County.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Hoffapuir of Winnie; daughter Georgia Duran of Pleasanton, Calif.; sons, Robert Hoffpauir, J.D. Hoffpauir and Michael Hoffpauir, all of Winnie; step daughters, Sheri Phelps and Kim Sizemore, both of Hankamer, Angie Gandy of Hazlehurst, Miss., Lisa Bertrand and Mellanie LeBlanc, both of Winnie; brothers Floyd Hoffpauir and L.D. Hoffpauir, both of Winnie; sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held December 15 at Broussard's Mortuary Chapel in Winnie with burial at Fairview Cemetery.

(Published in The Anahuac, TX Progress on December 19, 2001)

David married Florence Mae Hargraves 9 Sep 1950, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Florence was born 13 Feb 1934, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 14 Mar 2005, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Landrum Cemetery - Fannett, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

David married Ida Mae Smith 19 Feb 1951, Stowell, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Ida was born 15 Feb 1933, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 23 Jan 1987, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

David married Martha Jo Clark 21 Aug 1972, Kountze, Hardin County, Texas, USA. Martha was born 10 Jul 1940, Cusseta, Chambers County, Alabama, USA; died 1 May 2007, Winnie, Chambers County, Texas, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery - Winnie, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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WINNIE-STOWELL - Virgil Hoffpauir was struck and killed by a car at about 9 p.m. Saturday as he was crossing Hwy 124 about 50 ft. north of the Chestnut intersection in Winnie. Hoffpauir was dead on arrival at the Winnie Medical Center. According to DPS Sgt. Alvin Schmidt, the car was driven by Michael Kole, formerly of Winnie, now living in Beaumont.

Funeral for Virgil P. "Mushie" Hoffpauir, 48, of Winnie will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Broussard's Mortuary in Winnie with burial in Fairview Cemetery. A native of Nome, he had lived in Winnie 45 years and was a deck hand on a tugboat.

Survivors include one son, Ronnie Hoffpauir of Winnie; two daughters, Linda Faye Rodriguez of Stowell and Brenda Marie Stevens of Beaumont, his mother, Mrs. Douglas Hoffpauir of Winnie; four brothers, Emery Joe Hoffpauir of Livingston and Floyd Hoffpauir, David Hoffpauir and L.D. Hoffpauir, all of Winnie; and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Anahuac Progress on July 8, 1981)

Virgil married S.A. Ainsworth [Group Sheet]

L.D. married F.M. Simon [Group Sheet]

L.D. married M. Trahan [Group Sheet]

D.C. married C.M. Rose [Group Sheet]

D.C. married B.L. Elrod [Group Sheet]

D.C. married G. [Group Sheet]

D.C. married S. Morelan [Group Sheet]

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JENNINGS - Funeral arrangements for Rufus Leon Lavergne, 57, will be announced by Matthews and Son Funeral Home. He died Saturday in the Jennings hospital.

(Published in The Lake Charles American-Press on 10 Aug 1998)



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JENNINGS - Funeral services for Rufus Leon Lavergne, 57, will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 10, in Matthews and Son Funeral Home.

The Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation is from 8 a.m.

Mr. Lavergne died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in the Jennings hospital.

A native of Crowley, he lived in Jennings and graduated from Jennings High School in 1959. He attended USL and McNeese State University. He was employed with Gulf States Utilities and Entergy as an operational coordinator. He was a past member of the BPOE Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Lavergne; three sons, Howard Scott Lavergne of Lake Charles, and Brad William Lavergne and Brian Cason Lavergne, both of Jennings; three brothers, Alan Lavergne of Grand Lake, Gary Lavergne of Sugarland, Texas and Dean Lavergne of Newark, N.J.; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Smith of Moss Bluff; and four grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on August 10, 1998)

Rufus — C.F. Johnson. [Group Sheet]

Richard married N.J. Barfield [Group Sheet]

Richard married K.G. Smith [Group Sheet]

Richard married E.S. Bryant [Group Sheet]

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Edward Joseph Clement Jr., 63, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, in his residence.

Mr. Clement was a native of Rayne and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Landry High School and worked for Keebler Cookie Company, Sunbeam Bread Company, and Guth Dairy as a route salesman for many years. His passion was for artwork and drawing.

He is survived by his daughter, Charmain Rebecca Emmons; one son, Chad Wayne Clement; one brother, Dr. Richard Clement; and one grandson, Nicholas Matthew Emmons, all of Lake Charles.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in Johnson Funeral Home. Deacon Ray Menard will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 28, 2004)

Edward married S. Jackson [Group Sheet]

B.J. — D.A. Constantine. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Ronald J. Clement, Sr. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald, 57 after an illness. Ronald's Life was extended by 10 years through an organ donor. Ronald was a native of Rayne, La. and adored by his loving family and friends. He passed away at his home in Rayne on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 2:15 P.M.

Deacon Dennis LaCroix, from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne will be officiating for the services.

The family has requested the visitation to be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. until the time of services in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Pellissier Clement of Rayne; his mother, Betty and husband, Louis Castille, Jr. of Indian Bayou; one son, Ronnie Clement of Rayne; two daughters, Crystal Reaux of Youngsville and Vanessa Scarborough of Nevada; one stepson, Lance Labbie of Rayne; one sister, Betty Joe Constantine of Rayne; two brothers, Mark Clement of Mire and Greg Clement of Rayne; three grandchildren, Christian, Ashley and Kirsten.

Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert "Bud/Slim" Clement; one grandson, Danny Breaux; and one brother, Micheal Clement.

You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Clement's family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.

Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, LA (337) 334-3600, was in charge of all of the arrangements

(Published by Duhon Funeral Home Chapel of Rayne, La.)

Ronald married D.A. Trahan [Group Sheet]

Ronald married J.G. Pellissier [Group Sheet]

M.A. married M.C. Boone [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, LA - Funeral services for Gregory Paul Clement, I, age 54, of Rayne will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Deacon Denis LaCrox of St. Joseph Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2, Rayne.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 10:00 AM until service time in Gossen Funeral Home, with a rosary being recited at 11:30 AM.

Gregory passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in his Rayne residence.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Castille of Rayne; children, Cheri Castille of Indian Bayou, Jamie Lopez of Rayne, and Gregory Paul Clement, II and fiance', Trang Mai of Rayne; sister, Betty Jo Constantin and husband, Darrell of Duson; brother, Mark A. Clement and wife, Mary of Mire; and grandchildren, Makenna Aubrey, Laken Aubrey, Heath Aubrey, Jacelynn Lopez, and Jayden Lopez. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceding Gregory in death were his father, Wilbert "Bud" "Slim" Clement; and brothers, Ronald Clement, Sr. and Michael D. Clement.

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)

Gregory — Janice Faye Lopez. Janice was born 23 Dec 1962, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 May 2017, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.S. — . Aiguier. [Group Sheet]

J.S. — R.C. Cordova. [Group Sheet]

B. — R. Machado. [Group Sheet]

J.C. married J.L. Cahoon [Group Sheet]

J.T. married L.K. Payne [Group Sheet]

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Beverly Dee Clement, 75, of Emory, TX, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Beverly was born in Baytown, TX on July 13, 1948. After attending Baytown Lee High School for 3 years, her family moved, and she graduated at Splendora High School. Bev attended University of Texas at Austin and relocated to San Francisco where she graduated with a law degree from Golden Gate University. After several years of practicing law in San Francisco, Beverly decided to move back to Texas. While continuing work in the law field, her interests also included art, plants, quilting, her dogs and care of her parents.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents Watts and Estelle Clement, brother Gary Clement and nephew Trent Clement. She is survived by brother Adam (A.W.) Clement and wife Debbie, sister Annette Inkster and husband Ron, sister in law Deborah Clement, nieces Monica Drews, husband Tom and Tracey Anderson, husband Craig, nephews Dustin Inkster, wife Shelley, Drake Inkster, wife Stanci, and Drew Inkster along with great and great great nieces and nephews.

There will be a private celebration of life with immediate family members at a future date.

(Published by Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory, TX)

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Gary Lyndell Clement

Born September 25, 1949 in Baytown, Texas. Died December 30, 2018 in Grafton, WI. Age 69 years. He grew up in Highlands, TX and moved to Splendora in high school. He was an athlete in high school and graduated as valedictorian in 1968. He was blessed with his daughter, Monica, in 1971 and graduated from Sam Houston State University in the same year. He remained a "Bearkats" fan throughout his life. He started working at Exxon Refinery in Baytown, TX in 1974. He married the love of his life, Deborah, in 1981.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Estelle and Watts, and his son Timothy. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (nee Stipe) of Grafton, WI, his daughter Monica (Tom) Drews of Hartford, WI, and his grandson Jeffery (Bianca) Brackin of Crosby, TX. He is also survived by his sister, Beverly, of Santa Fe, TX, his brother Adam (Debbie) Clement of Canyon Lake, TX, and his sister Annette (Ron) Inkster of Porter, TX. He has three nephews, one niece and one great grandson.

Gary loved to write. Several years ago, he published a book called Star Rookie. This year he was excited to have his new book Elizabeth's Diary published. It is a civil war period book and one of Gary's proudest accomplishments.

Another great achievement for Gary was when he earned his Master's Degree in Christian Ministries in 2011 and his Doctorate in Theology in 2015. He retired from work as a project manager in 2015 and traveled with Deborah.

Visitation Friday January 4 from 4:00PM until time of memorial service at 5:00PM at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 10280 N. Pt. Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-8085 www.schmidtandbartelt.com In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to Heritage Baptist Church, W51N776 Keup Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012, the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) appreciated.

(Published by Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home of Mequon, WI)

Gary married C.F. Mims [Group Sheet]

Gary married D.J. Stipe [Group Sheet]

A.W. married D.L. Curry [Group Sheet]

S.A. married R.D. Inkster [Group Sheet]

E.O. married L.J. Wall, Sr. [Group Sheet]

R.J. married C.J. Ryan [Group Sheet]

R.J. married C.S. Neathery [Group Sheet]

R.J. married L.K. Prewitt [Group Sheet]

S. married K.O. Callaway [Group Sheet]

S. married R.M. Hanle [Group Sheet]

S. married D.W. Alimena [Group Sheet]

R.G. married P.A. Neathery [Group Sheet]

T.R. married R.L. Smith, Jr. [Group Sheet]

C.A. married R.R. Kovalcik [Group Sheet]

S.M. married R.L. Martin [Group Sheet]

J.L. — J. Sanders. [Group Sheet]

A.J. married T.A. Warfel [Group Sheet]

T.D. married T.W. Massengale [Group Sheet]

J.M. married S.E. Thompson [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Dawn Eileen Clement, 17 years old, of 503 Camp Road in Highlands, Texas will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Earthman Baytown Chapel with Donald Walker officiating.

She died Monday in a car accident with Stephen Eldon ?Stevie? Labit, Sr.

She was a senior at Ross S. Sterling, a National Honor Society member, German Club member and was a student at Lee College.

She was employed by Savell Construction Co.

Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Clement of Highlands, Texas; a sister Audra Camille Clement, a brother Neil Ashley Clement, both of Highlands, Texas; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peters of Bellville, Texas and Mrs. Ellen Phillips of Sealy, Texas; a great grandmother, Mrs. Elsie Mueller of Bellville, Texas.

Burial will be in White Cemetery with Earthman Funeral Home directing.

Pallbearers will be Lester Grunden, Greg Wotipka, Gary Savell, Mike Chatham, Charles Webb, and Phillip Woods.

A.C. married R. Martinez [Group Sheet]

A.C. — E. Wadley. [Group Sheet]

A.C. — .. Unknown [Group Sheet]

M.A. married T.L. Rayl [Group Sheet]

A.L. — K.Y. Crawford. [Group Sheet]

L.J. married C.D. Owens [Group Sheet]

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Crash Victims' Rites Are Set

By JOE BROUGHTON
Of The News Staff

Joint funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine's Catholic church for three area teenage boys who were killed Sunday afternoon in a three-car smashup on Highway 69 opposite the H. S. Anderson Trucking company.

Four other persons are hospitalized with injuries.

Dead are Gary Wayne Bordonaro, 14, son of Mrs. Anna Mae Bordonaro of 3029 34th street, and Frank A. Bordonaro of Houston; Sam Anthony Collida, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Collida of 3735 Rachel avenue, and Dean Matthew Meaux, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Meaux of 3801 Graves avenue, Groves.

Hurled To Pavement

All three were hurled to the pavement from a sports coupe which skidded out of control on rainslicked pavement Sunday at 4 p.m.

Mrs. Bordonaro, the driver, was most seriously injured of the survivors. Park Place hospital attendants today said her condition was "guarded" and she remained in the intensive care unit at the hospital. Her injuries included multiple fractures and lacerations.

Her other son, Kevin Bordonaro, 7, was reported in "fair" condition at Park Place with an arm fracture and lacerations, and the sixth occupant of the car, Richard McCarthy, 13, of 3048 Bryan, Groves, was still in intensive care but the hospital said his condition was improved.

Robert Earl Stanley, 22, of 112 Woodcrest, Port Neches, was in Mid-Jefferson County hospital with a broken collar bone. He was driving one of the other cars.

Rosary Is Tonight

Rosary for all three victims will be recited tonight at 7 o'clock in the Grammier-Oberle 39th street chapel. The will be buried in Greenlawn Memorial park.

Justice of the Peace James B. Creed said young Collida was dead on arrival at St. Mary's hospital with a skull fracture and broken neck.

The other two victims were dead on arrival at Park Place. Justice of the Peace Fulton Lee said young Bordonaro had a fractured skull and compound fracture of the left upper arm, and young Meaux suffered a fractured neck. Both also had lacerations and abrasions.

Returning From Game

Mrs. Bordonaro and the five youngsters were returning from a basketball game in which some of the older boys participated in Beaumont.

Investigating officers said the Bordonaro car had pulled into the outside lane to pass another southbound auto driven by Robert john Dies of 112 15th street.

Dies told police that the yellow coupe skidded out of control as the driver started to cut back to the inside lane in front of his car. It made a 180-degree spin, and Dies' car hit the front of the coupe. The Bordonaro car slid backward through a gap in the median an was hit broadside by the north bound car driven by Stanley, police were told.

Dies was not injured.

Coupe Total Loss

Patrolman Carl Blanchard said Mrs. Bordonaro's car was a total loss. Police estimated damages at $150 to Dies' car and $600 to the Stanley vehicle.

Young Bordonaro was a student at St. Catherines' school and a member of St. Catherines' Catholic church. He was a Port Arthur native. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Cheryl Ann Bordonaro; brother, Kevin Charles Bordonaro; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Roccaforte of Port Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Bordonaro of Beaumont; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Acosta of Galveston and Mrs. G. G. Ross of Galveston.

The Collida youth was a ninth grade student at Thomas Edison junior high school, a life - long Port Arthur resident, and a member of St. Catherine's church. His mother and Mrs. Bordonato are sisters. Surviving, besides the parents, are a sister, Carmela Ann Collida, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Roccaforte, all of Port Arthur.

Young Meaux attended St. Catherine's school, was a member of the church, and had lived here all of his life. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Dwight and Gary Meaux, both of Groves; a sister, Leslie Meaux of Groves; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Meaux of Kaplan, La., and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Nunez of Port Arthur.

Pallbearers for the Bordonaro rites will be Joseph Nicotre, Anthony J. Roccaforte, Ronnie Nictore, Monroe Pratt, A. J. Roccaforte and Voorhies Roccarforte. Eighth grade students at St. Catherine's school are honorary pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers for the Meaux service are all St. Catherine's students. Active pallbearers were to be named.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on February 3, 1969)



Obituary:

Crash Victims' Joint Rites Held

Joint funeral rites for Gary Wayne Bordonaro and Sam Anthony Collida, both 14, and Dean Matthew Meaux, 13, victims of a three-car collision Sunday afternoon, were held today at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine's Catholic church.

The Rev. Frank Schanzer, pastor of the church, officiated. Burials were in Greenlawn Memorial park under direction of the Grammier-Oberle 39th Street Funeral home.

The boys were killed in the smashup Sunday at about 4 p.m. on rainslicked pavement on Highway 69 near the H.S. Anderson Trucking company.

They were hurled to the pavement after the sports coupe in which they were riding in skidded out of control, made a 180-degree spin and was hit in the front by another car and then was hit broadside by another car as it slid backward. Driver of the car in which the three victims and three other persons were riding, was Mrs. Anna Mae Bordonaro, mother of Gary Wayne. Mrs. Bordonaro was most seriously injured of the survivors.

Pallbearers for the Meaux youth, not previously listed with those other two youths, were Carl Bihm, Tim Firmin, Robert Hanks, Jesse Morua, Murry York and Randy DeKerlegand.

Survivors not previously listed for the Collida youth are two brothers, Ricky and Nicky Collida, both of Port Arthur.

(Published in the Port Arthur News on February 4, 1969)

D.E. married M.E. Moskop [Group Sheet]

N.P. married F.M. Holloway [Group Sheet]

N.P. married H.B. Suffield, Jr. [Group Sheet]

J.P. married K.D. Stepanski [Group Sheet]

J.P. married M.E. [Group Sheet]

K.P. married L.M. Fuentes [Group Sheet]

K.P. married S. Monterrubio [Group Sheet]