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Services Held Sunday For Loved Mother

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RAYNE, LA - Marjorie Marie Gossen

Roberts Cove--A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Marjorie Marie Gossen, 79, will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM in St. Leo IV Catholic Church, Roberts Cove. Father Paul Broussard will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Leo IV Catholic Cemetery, Roberts Cove.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 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 Thursday from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the funeral home.

Mrs. Gossen passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Lafayette at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph Gossen of Rayne; daughter, Donna Butler Vincent and husband, Timothy of Broussard; sons, Doug Butler of Lafayette, David E. Butler and wife, Dusty of St. Francisville, Randy Gossen and wife, Mary Ann Elizabeth of Rayne, and John Gossen of Carencro; sister, Katheline D. Davis and husband, Michael of Tulsa, OK, and Jane D. Baker of Anahuac, TX; 13 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceding Mrs. Gossen in death were her parents, Joseph Edgar Devillier and Dorothy Marie Borel Devillier; son, Ralph Gossen, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Fay Fruge Gossen.

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 in The Lafayette Advertiser on February 22, 2017)

Marjorie married A.L. Butler [Group Sheet]

Marjorie married R.A. Gossen [Group Sheet]

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Kathleen Ann Davis passed away on July 16, 2019. Kathleen was born in Rayne, Louisiana to Edgar and Dorothy (Borel) Devillier on April 12, 1941. She was married to Michael Donald Davis on October 29, 1992. Meeting Michael in 1985 they enjoyed 33 years of wonderful cherished memories. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be remembered with love by her family and numerous friends.

She was very active in her church, Holy Family Cathedral Tulsa, Oklahoma and the Holy Family Women's Club where she served as an officer and represented them when working with Meals On Wheels and many other Women's Club activities. Growing up with a Cajun background, her cooking skills were put to use at a Holy Family Women's Club annual Mardi Gras event, where her Gumbo was a big hit.

Having been in Sales for a number of years she could strike up a conversation with anyone, always finding a connection with someone. She enjoyed sailing in the Gulf of Mexico and spending time with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her pride and joy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Jonathan Cook and a sister Marjorie Gossen. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael, sister Jane Baker of Anahuac, Texas, sons Harry Allen (Tamie) of Niceville, Florida, Michael Allen (Angie) of Rayne, Louisiana, Todd Allen (Cheryl) of Franklin, Louisiana and daughter Suzette Forestier of Rayne, Louisiana. Step-son David Davis (Trisha) of Okatie, South Carolina and step-daughter Tracy Kaan (Jonathan) of Hallsville, Texas. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her great love of family and friends will be remembered.

Memorial Mass will be 2:00 p.m. Friday August 2, 2019 at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 10, 2019 at Broussard's Mortuary in Winnie, Texas. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie, Texas.

(Published by Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel of Tulsa, Oklahoma)

Kathleen — Harry Lee Allen. Harry was born 6 Jun 1939, Liberty, Liberty County, Texas, USA; died 16 Oct 2008, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Clifton Earl Cook 20 Oct 1967; divorced 1 Sep 1983, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, USA. Clifton was born 12 Apr 1931, Pharr, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA; died 8 Jul 2001, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Jul 2001, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - San Antonio, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married M.D. Davis [Group Sheet]

D.J. married M.D. Dubose [Group Sheet]

D.J. married P.F. Baker [Group Sheet]

D.E. married M.S. LeBlanc [Group Sheet]

D.E. — D.. [Group Sheet]

D.M. married R.P. Fontenot [Group Sheet]

D.M. married T.L. Vincent [Group Sheet]

H.L. — T. Collins. [Group Sheet]

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Suzette Allen Forestier

Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at a 2:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire, LA, for Suzette Allen Forestier, 63, who died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her residence.

Interment will be in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Mausoleum in Mire, LA.

The Very Rev. Monsignor Russell Harrington, Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.

Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Forestier and companion Scott Arnaud, two sons, Cory Forestier and spouse Christy Forestier, Hunter Forestier and spouse Kaitlyn Forestier, three brothers, Harry Allen and spouse Tamie Allen, Michael Allen and spouse Angie Allen, Todd Allen and spouse Cheryl Allen, seven grandchildren, Conner Hebert, Adelyn Smith, Evie Smith, Ava Arnaud, Greta Forestier, Nathan Forestier, and Lucas Forestier.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Lee Allen, mother, Kathleen Devillier Cook, and brother, Jay Cook.

A Rosary will be prayed Tuesday, November 22, 2022 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 Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm and on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.

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

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

(Published by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)

Suzette married D.D. Forestier [Group Sheet]

M.S. married J.L. Dupont [Group Sheet]

M.S. married A.F. Morgan [Group Sheet]

P.T. married D.M. Thibodeaux [Group Sheet]

P.T. — C.A. Clements. [Group Sheet]

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Memorial services were held at Gossen Funeral Home Thursday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m. for Jonathan Edward Cook, 22, who died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Oschner Medical Center.

Fr. Eugene Tremie, pastor, St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiated.

He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Cook of Kansas City, Missouri; father and stepmother, Clifton and Kim Cook of Scott; three brothers, Harry Allen of Michigan, Mike Allen of Rayne and Todd Allen of Lafayette; one sister, Susette Forrestier of Mire; and grandmother, Mrs. Edgar DeVillier of Winnie, Texas.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Bunkie Record on June 9, 1991)



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NEW ORLEANS - Jonathan Edward Cook, 22, of Scott, La. died June 4.

He had lived in McAllen for ten years, and graduated from McAllen High School.

He died in Oschner's Hospital cardiac unit in New Orleans.

He is survived by his parents Clifton and Kim Cook of Scott, La., and Kathleen Devillier Cook of Kansas City, Mo.; brothers, Harry L. Allen of Michigan, Michael Allen of Lafayette, La.; one sister, Suzette Forestier, of Mier, La.

Also surviving, his grandmother, Dorothy Devillier of Winnie; aunts Jane Baker of Anahuac; Marjorie Gossen of Rayne, La., Dorene Devine of McAllen and Rosa Lee Heinkle of McAllen; uncles Jack Cook and Gerald Cook of Edinburg and Bill Cook of San Antonio.

Memorial services were held at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, Louisiana on June 6.

(Published in The McAllen Monitor on August 8, 1991)

K.G. — L.. [Group Sheet]

L.M. married G.W. Broussard [Group Sheet]

J.L. married J.T. Wilson [Group Sheet]