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Obituary:

Last Rites Held In Denver For Former Rayneite

Mrs. Walter Chelf of Denver, Colo., the former Yolande Perres of Rayne died unexpectedly at her home in Denver Sunday, May 12. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 16, at 9 a.m. in the Caholic cathedral in Denver. Burial was in the cathedral cemetery. Rev. Jules A. Jeanmard, pastor of the Catholic church in Eunice and relative of the deceased officiated.

Mrs. Chelf was employed at the Municipal and Justice Court in Denver for the past 11 years.

Her husband preceded her in death a few years ago.

Survivors include one son, Bringal S. Chelf; one brother, Leo Perres of Rayne; and two nieces.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on May 23, 1957)

Death Notice:

Former Rayneite Succumbs in Denver, Colorado

RAYNE - Mrs. Walter Chelf of Denver, Colo., succumbed Sunday. Mrs. Chelf is the former Yolande Perres of Rayne, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Perres and sister of Leo Perres of Rayne.

Mrs. Chelf was preceded in death by her husband several years ago. She is survived by one son, Bill Chelf, in addition to her brother.

Funeral arrangements were not available at the time of this report.

(Published in the Church Point News on May 14, 1957)

Yolande married George Westley Casazza 3 Jul 1933, Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA. George was born 8 Nov 1899, Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA; died 19 Jan 1954, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1954, Saint Charles Cemetery - East Farmingdale, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Yolande married Walter Brengle Chelf 29 May 1939, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Walter was born 13 Jan 1904, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA; died 21 Mar 1945, Marion County, Kentucky, USA; was buried 23 Mar 1945, Ryder Cemetery - Lebanon, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Brengle C. Perres age 83 passed away on November 13, 2023 at The Lafayette Heart Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Roberta Perres and his children; Christopher Perres from Hazel Green, Al., Scott Singletary from Sunset, Cherie Perres Grayson from Lecompte, Michelle Perres Stanley from Hot Springs, Ark., Vanessa Singletary from Vesper, Wi. and 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Mr. Perres was employed with the Bayer Corp. for over 35 years before his retirement where he was a Diabetes Specialist. There will not be services held at this time. It is Robin's desire to have a service mid to late summer next year, in Harrison, Ar, at Holt Memorial Chapel, when she brings his cremains for inurnment in the Maplewood Cemetery.

(Published by Colligan Crematory and Funeral Services of Lafayette, LA)

Brengle married Helen Jane Weekly 8 Aug 1960, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Helen was born 13 Feb 1940, Gueydan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 3 Mar 2007, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 6 Mar 2007, Istre Cemetery - Morse, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Brengle — R.J. Popejoy. [Group Sheet]

C.B. — K. Douglas. [Group Sheet]

M.C. — H.W. Stanley. [Group Sheet]