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MRS. CLEMENT DIES SATURDAY

Funeral Services Are Held Sunday From St. Joseph Catholic Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Anatole Clement, nee Odele Breaux, 65 years of age, who died at 2:20 P.M. Saturday, January 15, at the Laurent Boudreaux home following a brief illness, were held Sunday afternoon, January 16, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in the adjoining Catholic cemetery.

Rev. Hebert Lerschen officiated during the services Sunday afternoon which were attended by a large group of friends and acquaintances from this community. In a brief message of condolence he pad tribute to the life of a devoted mother which had been ended, and his words were a source of much consolation to the bereaved family. Pallbearers included Willie Clement, Walter Clement, Anatole Clement, Jr., August Clement, Elias Simon and Leland Clark.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Gossen and Privat Funeral Home.

Mrs. Clement's death came as a shock to her family, since she had been in apparent good health until two weeks ago. During the Christmas holidays she visited relatives in Lake Charles, and had never complained of any illness. When she became ill two weeks before her passing, it was evident that her condition was critical, but until that time, they were not aware that she was suffering from any ailment.

Born and reared in this immediate vicinity, Mrs. Clement was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Breaux. In early womanhood, she became the bride of Anatole Clement, and to this union were born ten children, eight of whom survive. She was preceded in death one year by her husband, "B.B." Clement, as he was more familiarly known by his friends, passing away in February, 1937.

She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Leland Clark and Mrs. M.J. Henry, Lake Charles; Mrs. Elias Simon of Crowley; and five sons: Clobule, Willie, Walter, Elphie Clement of Rayne, and Anatole Clement, Jr., of Lake Charles. In addition, she is survived by three sisters: Misses Eugenie and Bridget Breaux and Mrs. Melanie Dupont, all of Rayne; and two brothers, Cyprien and Elie Breaux, also of Rayne.

Tribune expresses the sympathy of the community to members of the family who are deeply grieved over the loss of their loved one.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on January 21, 1938)

Odelia married Anatole Clement 26 Dec 1889, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Anatole (son of Don Louis Clement and Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc) was born Jul 1871, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 3 Feb 1937, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 4 Feb 1937, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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FINAL RITES FOR CLEOBULE CLEMENT ARE HELD MONDAY

Former Rayne and Parish Officer Succumbs Saturday After Lengthy Illness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the St. Joseph Catholic church for Walter Clement, 66, who died yesterday at 8 a.m. of a heart attack.

Clement, an employee at the Edmundson-Duhe Rice Mill, was also a member of the Rayne Riders club.

Survivors include his wife, the former Gladys Hoffpauir, one daughter, Mrs. L. Gankendorff; two brothers, Theall and Elphie of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Leland Clark of Lake Charles and Mrs. Morris Henry of Galveston, Tex., and two grandchildren.

The Gossen funeral home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 27, 1962)

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

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

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Mrs. Elias Simon Rites Set Friday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Clements was a retired restaurant operator.

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

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

Theo — D.A. Keele. [Group Sheet]

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

Arrangements are by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

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

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

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

Elphie married M. Tote [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church for August Clement.

Burial followed the services, in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Mr. Clement was 68 years old at the time of his death on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 a.m.

Survivors include his wife, Florence Guidry Clement of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Deon Pryor of Rayne; one son, Ogden Clement of Pasadena, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Rena Broussard of Rayne; six grandchildren and one great grand child.

Gossen Funeral home was in charge of arrangement.

(Published in the Rayne Independent on February 14, 1980)

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

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Services Held for Rena B. Hebert

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

Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

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

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

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

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home"

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

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Nolan P. Clement
1921 - 2010

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Nolan P. Clement, 89 of Rayne who passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Fr. Clint Trahan will be officiating the Services.

Survivors include one daughter, Patsy and husband Wilbert Chiasson of Rayne; five grandchildren, Tina Clement and fiance Chad Alcock, Mark and wife Vicki Clement, Todd and wife Melissa Chiasson, Dina Matte and Shawn Hollier and Gina and husband Shane Moreaux; one brother, Norris Clement and one sister, Bertha Dupuis both of Rayne; ten great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.

Mr. Nolan is preceded in death by his wife Helena Dupont Clement; one son, Roland Clement and one daughter, Debra Clement; one grand-daughter Geralyn Chiasson; his parents, Willie and Maya Clement; two sisters, Willa Mae Clement and Nola Gaspard.

Visitation will be Monday 2:00 PM till 10:00 PM then 8:00 AM till time of services on Tuesday. A Rosary will be recited on Monday at 7:00 PM in the evening in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery in Rayne.

(Published by Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Published by Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA)

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

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Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for Helen Clement Gankendorff, 94, who died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her residence in Lafayette surrounded by her family.

Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Lafayette.

Reverend Monsignor Keith DeRouen, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Mike Dartez and Amy Jones. Giftbearers will be Mike Dartez and Gayle Dartez. Jodi Bollich, vocalist, accompanied by Tom Niel, organist, will sing for the services, "The Lord's Prayer," "Pie Jesu," "Ave Maria," and "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman."

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Pamela Gankendorff; one son, Kenny Gankendorff; and her many canine and feline pets.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Lolly" Gankendorff, Jr.; one daughter, Edna Marie Gankendorff; and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clement.

Helen Clement Gankendorff was born on June 10, 1918 in Dallas, Texas. She was a graduate of Rayne High School and went on to attend SLI. Mrs. Helen was a faithful volunteer and a parishioner of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. She loved animals, was an incredible cook and enjoyed listening and dancing to "Big Band" era music. Mrs. Helen was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all.

Pallbearers will be Larry Aillet, David Hebert, Warren "Warrnie" Gankendorff Jr:, Buddy LeBlanc, Mike Dartez, and Edgar Dean "Dino" Gankendorff. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hawthorne, John Oliver, Larry Durio and Sidney Ducharme.

A Rosary will be recited by Brady LeBlanc on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN Location.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of services.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Mrs. Helen's faithful caregivers, Dosella Griffin, Melissa Griffin, Diane Veal, Quenda Harris and Tijuana Prejean for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care given to Mrs. Helen and her family during their time of need. The family would also like to give thanks to her faithful friend and weekly hairdresser, Flo Young, the nurses and staff of IBC Hospice including Sheryl Trahan, as well as Dr. Matt Holden, Dr. Paulette Blanchet, Dr. Stephen Simpson and Dr. Mohit Srivastava.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mrs. Gankendorff's name to Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 515 Cathedral Street Lafayette, LA. 70501 or the Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA. 70501.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com

Martin & Castille - DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street Lafayette, LA. 70506. 337-234-2311

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard married S.L. McCracken [Group Sheet]

T.M. — T.H. Boyett. [Group Sheet]

T.M. — . Pierce. [Group Sheet]

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

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

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

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

T. married M. Rushing [Group Sheet]

Robert — L.M. Gibson. [Group Sheet]

O.L. married R.M. Blanchard [Group Sheet]

D.C. married W.M. DeVrieze [Group Sheet]

D.C. married C.E. Pryor [Group Sheet]

D.C. — C.P. Cronkite. [Group Sheet]

C.A. married M.H. Baer [Group Sheet]

C.A. — K.G. Fink, Jr.. [Group Sheet]

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Constance Devillier Butaud passed away on December 30, 2008 from complications after extensive heart surgery. Connie made her home in Boerne, Texas but she was a native of Rayne, Louisiana. She graduated from Rayne High School in 1957. She then entered a technical college where she studied cosmetology. In May 1959 she married her high school sweetheart Lou Butaud, Jr. In August 1959 she joined her husband on what would become a twenty year adventure in the United States Air Force. Her life as an Air Force wife took the family to Arizona, Utah, Alabama, Texas, and Washington D.C., on to Louisiana and back to Texas. While in Washington D.C., Connie was selected to head up a Mardi Gras Ball at Bolling Air Force Base. It was a resounding success and a tribute to her ability to work successfully with people. In 1970, Connie was nominated for the honor of Air Force Wife of the Year. After her children were older Connie worked as a receptionist at Century 21, then at USAA, a financial services company, in San Antonio, Texas, in the Property & Casualty and Travel Agency areas. Connie loved to travel. After retirement, she and her husband traveled extensively in their recreational vehicle, on cruise ships and numerous trips by automobile. Travels took them to most of the states, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica, Canada, Alaska and Europe. She was a charter member and officer of the Traveling Supremes, a recreational vehicle travel club. She was also Wagon Master for many RV rallies sponsored by the Traveling Supremes. She was noted for pulling together spectacular rallies. Connie was a dedicated volunteer at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne, Texas. She was instrumental in providing support and care for several Hurricane Katrina families hosted by the parish. Her loving and caring attitude, and continued moral support and contact, helped these families to regain their dignity and move on to successful new lives. Connie's passion was her children and grandchildren. She loved anything and everything that had to do with children and grandchildren. And, they loved her in return. They all enjoyed visiting Granny's house.

Connie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Louis C. Butaud, Jr., her daughters Marla Holsomback of Marksville, LA, Nadine Taylor of Sedalia, CO, and her son Mark Butaud of Castle Rock, CO; her sister Carol Fink of Prairieville, LA; her brother Alan Broussard of San Francisco, CA, and sister Cynthia Leal of Rayne, LA; grandchildren Emily, Michael, Dustin, Celissa, Brandon, Breeana Kameron, Connor, Calvin, Carson, Haley, Jacob and great grandchildren Andrew and Anthony.

She was predeceased by her parents, Roland and Rena, her daughter, Lisa Anne and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne, Texas on January 3, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. with Father Tony Cummins as celebrant.

Connie requested cremation. Internment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rayne, Louisiana at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benedictine Ministries, 416 W. Highland, Boerne, Texas 78006.

(Published in The San Antonio Express-News on January 1, 2009)

Constance married L.C. Butaud [Group Sheet]

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Rayne - Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. for Cynthia Broussard Leal, 63 who died Friday, April 16, 2010 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

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

Surviving are her husband, Chano Leal; son, David Moore and wife Wendy of Rayne, daughter, Christy Ledet and husband Tim of Rayne, son, Scott Moore and wife Margaret of Lafayette, 9 Grandchildren, sister, Carol Fink of Praireville, brother, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, CA, brother-in-law, Max Baer of Lafayette, brother-in-law, Lou Butaud of Texas, brother, Darrell Broussard of Houston , TX, cousin, Mae Hains of Crowley and her first husband Larry Moore of Butte LaRose.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eldest Joseph Broussard and Rena Clement Broussard; sisters Connie Butaud, Alberta Gossen and Geraldine Larriviere.

She was born Thursday, August 18, 1946 in Rayne, LA, Daughter of the late Eldest Joseph Broussard and the late Rena Clement.

Friends will be received 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 23, 2010. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne.

Contributions may be made to the Everett Hildreth Memorial Gym Fund, Rayne Catholic Elementary, 407 S. Polk, Rayne, LA 70578.

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)

Cynthia married L.J. Moore [Group Sheet]

Cynthia married Crescensio Leal, Jr. Jun 1992, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Crescensio was born 29 Nov 1942, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA; died 4 Jun 2013, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

W.J. married G.A. LaPoint [Group Sheet]

W.J. married G. Richard [Group Sheet]

L.G. married E.A. Broussard [Group Sheet]

D.D. married P.J. Stutes [Group Sheet]

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Roland Clement

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Roland Clement, 40, who died at the Rayne-Branch Hospital on Thursday, May 6. Burial followed in St. Joseph Mausoleum.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Clement of Rayne; on son, Mark Dwayne Clement of Rayne; one daughter, Tina Marie Clement of Lafayette, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Clement; two sisters, Patsy Chiasson of Rayne and Debra Ann Clement, also of Rayne.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on May 13, 1982)

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Roland Clement

Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Roland Clement, 40, who died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday at Rayne-Branch Hospital.

Interment followed at the St. Joseph Mausoleum under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Clement of Rayne; one son, Mark Dwayne Clement of Rayne; one daughter, Tina Marie Clement of Lafayette; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Clement of Rayne; and two sisters, Patsy Chaisson and Debra Ann Clement, both of Rayne.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on May 9, 1982)

Roland married Mary Lou Bourgeois 23 Jan 1961, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Mary was born 3 Mar 1943, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Dec 2003, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Dec 2003, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

P.M. married W.A. Chiasson [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 2, 1994 for Debra Ann Clement, 34, who died on Monday, January 31 at 11 p.m. at her home.

Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Clement of Rayne and a sister, Patsy Chaisson.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on February 3, 1994)



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Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Debra Ann Clement, 34, who died at 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 1994 at her residence.

Interment was in the new church cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Clement of Rayne (her mother is the former Helena Dupont), and one sister, Mrs. Wilbert (Patsy) Chiasson of Rayne; five nieces and nephews and six great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Clement; and a niece, Geralyn Chiasson; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Clement and Mr. and Mrs. Theophale Dupont.

Pallbearers were Todd Chiasson, Mark Clement, Greg Setzkorn, Alex Menard, Percy Menard and Wilfred Gaspard.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on February 10, 1994)

S. married D.R. Dore, Sr. [Group Sheet]

B.A. — R.J. Richard, Sr.. [Group Sheet]

J.A. — S.P. Monte. [Group Sheet]

S.A. — M. Nelson. [Group Sheet]

J. — S.P. Vondenstein. [Group Sheet]

R. married E.J. Schwartzenburg [Group Sheet]

M. — K.J. Briggs. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley for Oren Paul "O.P." Simon, Jr., 61, who died at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at his residence. Officiating for the services will be Father Gary Schexnayder. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009 and will continue on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until time of services. A Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009.

Mr. Simon was in the oilfield business for over 35 years, working for Hub City Coil Tubing in Lafayette. He was Operations Manager for the last four years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and on the Rice Festival Board of Directors. He was recently awarded the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal. O.P. loved to spend time with his family and especially with his grand children. He was an avid golfer and loved traveling.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patty Kanter Simon of Crowley; two sons, Oren P. "Trey" Simon III and his wife, Traci and Ryan "Simon" P. Simon, all of Crowley; two grandchildren, Cole Michael Simon and Avari Kate Simon; his parents, Oren P. and Betty Simon of Crowley; two brothers, James Simon, wife Cheryl and Robert Simon, wife Debbie, all of Lafayette.

Pallbearers are Cole Michael Simon, Oren "Trey" Simon III, Ryan "Simon" Simon, Bill Jackson, Jody Viator, James Simon, Robert Simon, Charles Abshire and Jack Tackett.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., 2600 Johnston St., Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-3240.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Oren — P. Kanter. [Group Sheet]

J.H. married K.L. Hoffpauir [Group Sheet]

J.H. — C.J. Manuel. [Group Sheet]

R.E. — D. Thibodeaux. [Group Sheet]

K. — F.D. Rando. [Group Sheet]

P. — B.L. Como. [Group Sheet]

E.A. married K.M. Lastovica [Group Sheet]

J.A. married A.R. Reese [Group Sheet]

J.A. married A.N. Bufkin [Group Sheet]

E.A. married T.J. Exline [Group Sheet]

M.A. — . Gaspard. [Group Sheet]

M.A. — J.W. Vines. [Group Sheet]

K.C. married K.P. Kuffler [Group Sheet]

D. married C.W. Spell [Group Sheet]

D.H. — S. White. [Group Sheet]

J.E. — . Cairns. [Group Sheet]

J.E. — R.L. Cross. [Group Sheet]

M.W. — K. Sukapoom. [Group Sheet]

B.W. — M. Picou. [Group Sheet]

L.A. — R. Beaumont, Jr.. [Group Sheet]

V. — . LaRocca. [Group Sheet]

V. married W.L. Propst [Group Sheet]

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Mr. Richard John Clements, Jr. "Skip," a resident of Eclectic,age 58, passed away July 17, 2011. He was born August 3, 1952.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.

He is survived by a son, Trey Clements (Julie); daughter, Courtney Clements Sanders (Wes); mom, Sandra Richmond; sisters, Susie Sadler, Vicky Propst, Shelley Brown and Jamie Graffagnini; brother, Scott Clements; grandchildren, Cooper Sanders and Bryson Clements; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.linvillememorial.com.

(Published by the Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic, Alabama)

Richard married T.K. Robinson [Group Sheet]

Richard married G.G. Thoman [Group Sheet]

J. — . Graffagnini. [Group Sheet]

S. — . Gary. [Group Sheet]

S. — . Sadler. [Group Sheet]

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

M.S. married D.J. Yeilding [Group Sheet]

C.A. married H.M. Elkins [Group Sheet]

Q.C. married W.R. Oliver [Group Sheet]

R.L. — C.L.. [Group Sheet]