Martin — Clementine Breaux. Clementine (daughter of Jean Baptiste Breaux and Marie Josette LeBleu) was born 24 May 1845, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was christened 15 Oct 1846, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Jun 1883, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 12 Jun 1883, Old Catholic Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Pauline — Joseph Sumpter LeBleu. Joseph was born 28 Jul 1861, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Apr 1929, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , LeBleu Cemetery - Fenton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Catherine Farque Dies Early Friday

Mrs. Catherine Farque, 76, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday in the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Charles B. Stout of North Goss boulevard.

Mrs. Farque was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a member of the Catholic church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with the Rev. Father Roger Moag officiating. Burial will be in Sallier cemetery, under direction of Hixson funeral home.

Mrs. Farque is survived by three daughters, Mrs. P. LeBleu, Mrs. Henry Dronnette and Mrs. Charles Stout; one son, James Farque; two brothers, Bolsan LeBleu and Arsene LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; 41 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on December 6, 1947)

Catherine married Joseph Dumas Farque 1886, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Joseph was born 23 Dec 1869, Grand Lake, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Sep 1929, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Sallier Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rites Held Sunday For Mrs. Johnice

Funeral services for Mrs. Adeline LeBleu Johnice, 74, who died Sunday night at her home, 1531 Cessford street, were held at St. Hubert's chapel on Nichols street at 10 o'clock Monday morning, with the Rev. George A. Bodin, assistant pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, officiating. Burial was in the Chloe cemetery with the Hixson funeral home in charge.

Mrs. Johnice was found dead at 6 a.m. Sunday, having expired in her sleep during the night.

Survivors are her husband, Donloe Johnice, one son, John A. Johnice, Lake Charles, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Hebert and Mrs. Mel Peloquin, Lake Charles, and Mrs. Lillie Leger of Oberlin; two brothers, Arsan LeBleu and Volsan LeBleu, Lake Charles, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Farque, Lake Charles.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on April 30, 1945)

Adeline — John Don Louis Janese. John was born 3 Mar 1856, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Oct 1945, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Josett married Henry Hebert 17 Feb 1891, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Henry was born 14 Aug 1871, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Feb 1937, Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Feb 1937, LeBleu Cemetery - Fenton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MONDAY LEBLEU DIES

Resident Of Chloe Passed Away Last Night-Funeral Today

Monday LeBleu, 53 years old, died last night at his home in Chloe. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence. He is survived by his wife and several children. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jules LeBleu of Lake Charles.

Mr. LeBleu had been in ill health for several months.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on July 8, 1929)

Monday married Valentine LeBleu 13 Nov 1916. Valentine was born 19 Apr 1872, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Dec 1953, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Narcisse married Rose LeBleu 3 Jun 1915, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rose was born 13 Mar 1891, Chloe, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Dec 1965, Chloe, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 13 Dec 1965, LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Volsan LeBleu, 85, died at 4 a.m. today at his residence, 629 Dixie drive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hixson funeral home chapel with D. J. McKinney, pastor of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God church officiating.

Burial will be in LeBleu cemetery at Chloe.

Mr. LeBleu was a native of Calcasieu parish.

Survivors are two sons, Shirley and Ervin LeBleu both of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Blanchard, Mrs. Lethia Trahan, Mrs. Thomas J. McBride, and Mrs. Lillie Veazey all of Lake Charles; 16 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American-Press on December 23, 1963)

Volsan — Seleste Ogea. Seleste was born Feb 1881, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1907, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Volsan married Lillie Andrus 12 Feb 1912, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lillie was born 4 Sep 1892, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Feb 1963, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1963, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Hold Rites for Arsan LeBleu

Funeral services for Arsan LeBleu, 71, of 1016 Alamo street were set for 2 p.m. today at St. Margaret's Catholic church with the Rev. George A. Bodin, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Sallier cemetery. The cortege will leave the Hixson funeral home at 1:45 p.m. to go to the church.

A retired farmer, Mr. LeBleu died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday at his residence after an illness of about one year.

He was born here June 11, 1881, and had lived in Lake Charles off his life. He had retired from farming about six years ago.

Mr. LeBleu is survived by three sons, Joseph, Arsan, Jr., and Fremont E. LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; one daughter, Mrs. E. D. Hebert of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Volsan LeBleu of Lake Charles.

(Published in The Lake Charles American-Press on March 16, 1953)

Arsan married Madora LeBleu 15 Jan 1903, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Madora was born 23 Jun 1880, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 May 1947, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 May 1947, Sallier Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Pascal LeBleu Services Held Here Saturday

Funeral services for Pascal LeBleu, 74, of 1720 North Shattuck, were held at 2p.m. Saturday at the Hixson funeral home with Rev. C. Reynolds of the Calvary Baptist church officiating.

Burial was in Sallier cemetery.

Mr. LeBleu died at 11:45 a.m. Friday at his home.

A native of Iowa, he was in mill work for many years. He was employed by Kelly-Weber for 26 years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora LeBleu; four sons, Creighton of DeQuincy, Jess Willard, Wilbur and Pascal Jr., all of Ragley; five daughters, Mrs. A. B. Elliott, Mrs. A. Oliver, Mrs. H. P. Nelson and Mrs. Ray Suydam, all of Lake Charles, and Mrs. David M. Cole of Ragley, 23 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; five brothers, Joseph E., John S., Skeem, Clem and Lee LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Daigle of Sulphur and Mrs. R. Daigle of Lake Charles.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on September 27, 1959)

Pascal — C. Farque. (daughter of Joseph Dumas Farque and Catherine LeBleu) [Group Sheet]

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Joseph LeBleu, 73, a life-long resident of Lake Charles, died today at 4:05 a.m. in a local hospital. He was a construction worker and resided at 2218 Theriot street.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Hubert's Catholic church with the Rev. Van Boxel, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held in LeBleu cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today at Hixon funeral home chapel.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mitchell Arville, Lake Charles; three brothers, John S., Clem and Lee LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Fulton Daigle and Mrs. P. Mary Daigle, both of Lake Charles, and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles-American Press on February 2, 1962)

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Jackson LeBleu, Chloe Native, Dies

Jackson LeBleu, 60, World War I veteran and a native of Chloe community, died at 4:30 p.m. yesterday at the veterans' hospital in Alexandria.

The body is at the home of a brother, Pascal LeBleu, on Goos boulevard. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Burial in charge of the Hixson funeral home will be in Graceland cemetery.

Born on February 11, 1890, Mr. LeBleu was a carpenter by trade. He had resided around Lake Charles for his entire life and served with the army for three years during World War I.

Survivors include six brothers, Pascal, Joseph, Sullivan, Lee and Clem LeBleu, all of Lake Charles, Skeem LeBleu of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Daigle of Sulphur and Mrs. Rose Daigle of Lake Charles, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Rosary services will be conducted at the LeBleu home on Goos boulevard tonight.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on April 28, 1950)

John — Margaret Henkel. Margaret was born 2 Jan 1907, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA; died 8 Jul 1979, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 10 Jul 1979, LeBleu Cemetery - Fenton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Skeem LeBleu Dies Thursday, Rites Saturday

Skeem LeBleu, 63, ferry operator for the Calcasieu parish police jury, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night following a heart attack. He was working at the West Fork ferry when the heart attack occurred.

A veteran of World War I, Mr. LeBleu saw service in France, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. He was wounded in action and had received several decorations during his service.

Funeral services will be held at the Burke-Hammer funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with the pastor of the Calvary Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in LeBleu cemetery.

Survivors are two sons, Clark and Andrew LeBleu; one daughter, Mrs. Willis LeBlanc; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Earl, Clem, Lee and John S. LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Daigle of Lake Charles and Mrs. Mary Daigle of Sulphur.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on September 9, 1960)

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Funeral arrangements for Lee LeBleu, 60, former resident of Lake Charles, will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home.

Mr. LeBleu died at 4 a.m. Sunday in Chandler, Ariz., where he had lived for the past five months with his niece, Mrs. L. J. Russell.

Burial will be in the LeBleu Cemetery at Chloe.

His body will arrive here at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, and a rosary will be recited at the Funeral Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. LeBleu, whose former local address was 806 Sally Mae St. was a construction worker at several local plants and for 17 years operated an elevator in the Weber Building.

In addition to his niece, he is survived by two brothers, Clem and John LeBleu, both of Lake Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. Fulton Daigle of Lake Charles and Mrs. Duplaceise Daigle of Sulphur.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on October 4, 1965)

Lee — Laura Ann Corbello. Laura was born 17 Aug 1894, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Aug 1960, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Cora LeBleu Hair, 77, of 1720 N. Shattuck St., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the north chapel of Hixson Funeral Home.

The Rev. Jack Tanner, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Sallier Cemetery.

Mrs. Hair died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.

Survivors are her husband, Vira Hair; five daughters, Mrs. Katherine Cole of Ragley and Mrs. Evelyn Romero, Mrs. Agnes Oliver, Mrs. Helen Nelson and Mrs. Dorothy LaFosse, all of Lake Charles.

Also, four sons, Creighton LeBleu of DeQuincy, Jess Willard LeBleu, Wilbur LeBleu and Pascal LeBleu Jr., all of Ragley; one sister, Mrs. Mable Stout of Lake Charles; one brother, James Farque of Moss Bluff; 32 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on April 17, 1970)

Coraline — P. LeBleu, Sr.. (son of Joseph Sumpter LeBleu and Pauline Missouri LeBleu) [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Mathilda) Hebert, 81, of 210 Louie St. will be at 2 p.m. today, March 26, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel.

The Rev. Bill Oakley of Trinity Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery in Iowa.

Mrs. Hebert died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday in a local nursing home.

She was born in Hecker and had lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was a member of the LeBleu family, Calcasieu's first settlers.

Survivors are her husband; two sons, David and Herman Hebert, both of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. L. C. (Nora) Smith of Vidalla, Ga., Mrs. C. D. (Ruby) Hagen of Ragley and Mrs. Aaron (Frankie) Moreau of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Lily Leger of Oberlin; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on March 26, 1977)

Mathilda married Frank Hebert 31 Dec 1914, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frank was born 9 Feb 1894, Iowa, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Feb 1978, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Hebert Cemetery - Buller, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Mandy J. Peloquin, 78, of 2605 Deaton St. died at 1:30 a.m. today, Dec. 24, in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 Friday, Dec. 26, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Burial will be Greenoaks Cemetery in Kinder with Hixson Funeral Home in charge.

A Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, in the funeral home chapel.

Funeral home visiting hours will be after 3 p.m. Thursday.

Mrs. Peloquin was a native of Iowa and had been a resident of the area for 40 years.

Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Mason Hardy of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hebert of Lake Charles and Mrs. Fernest Leger of Oberlin; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on December 24, 1975)

Mandy — Benedict Mell Peloquin. Benedict was born 10 Mar 1890, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Jan 1945, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Jan 1945, Green Oak Cemetery - Kinder, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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OBERLIN - Services for Lillie J. Leger will be at 11:30 a.m. today in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with the Rev. Jude Brunnert officiating. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery under direction of Ardoin.

Leger, 97, of Oberlin died Monday, Aug. 25, 1997, in Oakdale Community Hospital.

She was a native of Oberlin and a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 2130.

Survivors include two daughters, Viola Bourque of Lake Charles and Ola Mae McBride of Dry Prong; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home.

(Published in The Alexandria Town Talk on August 26, 1997)

Lillie — Fernest Leger. Fernest was born 19 Feb 1895, Church Point, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Mar 1967, Oberlin, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Apr 1967, Oberlin Cemetery - Oberlin, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Shirley LeBleu, 77, of Lake Charles, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday at his residence, Rt. 10, Box 836.

Funeral services for Mr. LeBleu will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith LeBleu of Lake Charles; four daughters, Mrs. J. P. Howard, Mrs. R. G. Kershaw and Mrs. Joseph Ducat, all of Lake Charles and Mrs. Joseph Fontenot of Iowa; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ervin LeBleu of Lake Charles; four sisters, Mrs. Rena Hebert of Iowa, Mrs. Judy Blanchard, Mrs. Tom McBride, and Mrs. Homer Trahan, all of Lake Charles.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on August 28, 1981)

Shirley married Edith LeBleu 31 Sep 1927, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Edith was born 10 Jul 1913, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Dec 2000, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Dec 2000, LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Blanchard, 75, of Rt. 10, Box 836 will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

The Rev. Louis Melancon, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Chloe Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Mrs. Blanchard died at 2:10 p.m. Friday in Oak Park Nursing Home.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of a Lake Charles pioneer family.

Survivors include one brother, Ervin LeBleu of Lake Charles; three sisters, Mrs. Renee Hebert of Iowa, and Mrs. Leora McBride and Mrs. Letha Trahan, both of Lake Charles; ans several nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on October 16, 1982)

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Ervin V. LeBleu, 89, died Saturday, May 22, 2004, in his residence.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles he was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mr. LeBleu was a World War II veteran with several service medals, including the Purple Heart. He was an active member of American Legion Post 17 and VFW Post 2130.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 24, at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Deacon George Carr will officiate. A committal service will follow in LeBleu Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 9 a.m. until the service, with a rosary at 1 p.m. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 24, 2004)

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Funeral services for Mrs. Lethia Trahan, 68, of 4249 Fifth Ave. will be at 2 p.m. today, March 14, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel.

The Rev. Carter Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery in Chloe.

Mrs. Trahan died at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday in a Lake Charles hopsital.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Janise and Mrs. Elaine Dixon, both of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Joann Lantz of Jennings; one brother, Ervin LeBleu of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Leoria McBride of Lake Charles, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles America Press on March 14, 1984)

Leoria — T.J. McBride. (son of Anderson Joseph McBride, Sr. and Ozia Breaux) [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha L. Hebert, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, from Christ the King Catholic Church.

the Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home.

Mrs. Hebert died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1992 in Lake Charles.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and past member of the church altar society.

Survivors are one son, Eddie Hebert Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Ramond (Gloria) Bouillon; one brother, Fremont E. LeBleu, all of Lake Charles, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on January 6, 1992)

Bertha married Eddie Davis Hebert, Sr. 9 Feb 1926. Eddie was born 16 Jan 1905, Grand Lake, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 3 Sep 1989, Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 5 Sep 1989, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Joseph M. LeBleu, 71, of 4007 Brentwood Lane will be at 10 a.m Monday, Aug. 11. from St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under direction of Johnson Funeral Home

A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 10, in the funeral home.

Mr. LeBleu died at 10:50; a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he owned and operated LeBleu Grocery and Restaurant for 41 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs Lorena Veronie LeBleu; four sons, Eugene LeBleu of Campti, Clarence LeBert, Elton LeBert, and Donald Ray LeBleu, all of Lake Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Aucoin, Mrs. Dorothy Lee McComb, and Mrs. Jo Ann Joubert; one brother, Fremont LeBleu; and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Hebert, all of Lake Charles; 32 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on August 10, 1980)

Joseph — Ozite Ruth Demary. Ozite was born 26 Apr 1910, Grand Lake, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Jul 1991, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 15 Jul 1991, Grand Lake Community Cemetery - Grand Lake, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Lorena Veronie. Lorena was born 24 Oct 1910, Bosco, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 7 Jul 1984, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Jul 1984, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Arsan LeBleu Jr., 68, of 4307 Dean St., will be at 10 a.m. today, July 9, from Christ the King Catholic Church.

The Rev. Keith Portier will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.

Mr. LeBleu died at 6:32 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and retired in 1975 from Cit-Con after serving 25 years with the company.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Monique Breaux LeBleu of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Earline Necaise of Pass Christian, Miss. and Mrs. Carol Kershaw of Lake Charles.

Also, one stepson, Ronald Gene Cradeur of Duson; two brothers, Joseph Martin and Fremont LeBleu, both of Lake Charles; one sister, Mrs. Eddie Hebert Sr. of Lake Charles; and six grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on July 9, 1979)

Arsan — Dora Marie Chesson. Dora was born 12 Sep 1917, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 8 Jun 1992, Port Acres, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Jun 1992, Oak Bluff Memorial Park - Port Neches, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Arsan married Eunice Marie Schexnider 10 Sep 1945, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Eunice was born 2 Feb 1921, Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Jun 1996, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Arsan — Monique Breaux. Monique was born 13 Apr 1925, Carencro, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Dec 1988, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Dec 1988, Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery - Carencro, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Fremont "Easter" LeBleu, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.

The Rev. Henry Mancuso will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Garden Cemetery under direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today, with a rosary at 6 p.m.; and from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Mr. LeBleu died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, he worked for Mobil Oil Co. for 20 years and for Calcasieu Parish as a heavy equipment operator for 16 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Evaline "Lena" LeBleu; two sons, Freeman LeBleu of Westlake and Harold Lewis LeBleu of Lake Charles; one daughter, Lois LeBleu Cormier of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 21, 1998)

Fremont married Evaline DeRouen 8 Jan 1936, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Evaline was born 6 Feb 1920, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Feb 2012, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Feb 2012, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Georgia LeBleu Dartez, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at her residence.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Georgia was a parishioner at St. Margaret Catholic Church.

Survivors include five sons, Steven and wife, Charlene, Roger and wife, Becki, John, Mark and Kyle; five daughters, Shirleen Gill, Claudia Amorsen and husband, Arne, Elaine LeBert and husband, Daniel, Margaret Dartez and Mary Wolf and husband, Tony; one sister, Marjorie Dartez; 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leford Dartez; her parents, John and Margaret LeBleu; and one brother, John LeBleu; and one great great grandchild, Bayleigh Holland.

Her funeral will be at 11:30a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will be in LeBleu Cemetery. Visitation is from 5pm to 10pm Friday with a rosary at 7pm and will resume Saturday from 9am until service time at the funeral home.

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

Georgia — Leford J. Dartez. Leford was born 21 Jan 1916, Forked Island, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Nov 1983, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Marjorie LeBleu Lognion Dartez, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born to her late parents, John and Margaret LeBleu in Lake Charles on June 8, 1928. She enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, and being an LPN taking care of people.

She is survived by her son, David Lognion and wife Becky of Lake Charles; stepson, Reggie Dartez and wife Gail of Baytown, TX; stepdaughter, Carolyn Davis and husband Bud of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, Chris Lognion and wife Jessie of Moss Bluff, Jonathan and Nicholas Lognion, both of Lake Charles; along with one great granddaughter, Maci Lognion.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jefferson Davis Lognion, and Pressley Dartez; one brother; one sister, Georgia Dartez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles with Father Sam Orsot officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 5:00-8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Monday, from 8:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Old Ritchie Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, David Lognion and wife Becky of Lake Charles; stepson, Reggie Dartez and wife Gail of Baytown, TX; stepdaughter, Carolyn Davis and husband Bud of Moss Bluff; grandchildren, Chris Lognion and wife Jessie of Moss Bluff, Jonathan and Nicholas Lognion, both of Lake Charles; along with one great granddaughter, Maci Lognion.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jefferson Davis Lognion, and Pressley Dartez; one brother; one sister, Georgia Dartez; and numerous nieces and nephews

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

Marjorie — Jefferson David Lognion. Jefferson was born 1 Jan 1914, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Nov 1961, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Dec 1961, Derouen Cemetery - Hayes, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Marjorie — Pressley A. Dartez. Pressley was born 25 Jan 1923, Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Feb 2005, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Ritchie Cemetery - Moss Bluff, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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David Hebert, 85, died at 11:46 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, in a local hospital.

Mr. Hebert was a native and life resident of Lake Charles. He was a carpenter at Cities Service and was a member of Carpenter's Local 953. Mr. Hebert served his country in the Air Force during World War II.

Mr. Hebert is survived by his daughters, Carol Hedrick and her husband, Hancel, and Judy Greathouse and her husband, Carroll, all of Lake Charles; a son, Robert Hebert and his wife, Kim, of Lake Charles; a brother, Herman Hebert of Lake Charles; and sisters, Ruby Hagen of Ragley and Frankie Moreau of Lake Charles. Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Richard Hebert, and a sister, Nora Smith.

His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, and from 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on August 17, 2003)

David — Marie Louise Richard. Marie was born 1 Sep 1919, Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Sep 2002, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Oct 2002, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Nora Hebert Smith, 83, died May 20, 2003.

She was born in Orange, Texas, and was a resident of Winter Garden, coming from Okeechobee.

Mrs. Smith worked in a defense plant during World War II and later was a substitute teacher.

She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Winter Garden.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Louis C. Smith of Winter Garden; daughters Mathilda P. Bohanon of Sebring and Elizabeth S. Hendrick of Orlando; brothers David and Herman Hebert; sisters Ruby H. Hagen and Frankie H. Moreau, all of Lake Charles, and Ragley, La.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

SERVICES: A service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church. Interment will be in Winter Garden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home.

(Published in The St. Lucie News Tribune on May 23, 2003)

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WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - Nora Hebert Smith, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in Winter Garden.

She was born July 29, 1919, in Orange, Texas, to Frank and Mathilda (Jonice) Hebert. She was raised in Lake Charles, where her father was a commercial general contractor. She worked in a defense plant during World War II and later was a substitute teacher in several Florida counties. She married Louis C. Smith on Dec. 8, 1945, and moved to Florida immediately thereafter. They had been married 57 years. She was a graduate of the St. Charles Academy class of 1936. She was an excellent gourmet cook who read cookbooks like novels. She did beautiful detailed French embroidery and hand sewing, which is nearly a lost art today. She was a strong woman who was proud to be Cajun. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Winter Garden. She was a member of Eastern Star for many years.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin R. Muffley.

Survivors include her loving husband; two daughters, Mathilda P. Bohanon of Sebring, Fla., and Elizabeth S. Hendrick of Orlando, Fla.; four brothers and sisters, David Hebert and Herman Hebert, and Ruby H. Hagen and Frankie H. Moreau, all of Lake Charles and Ragley; two grandchildren, Katherine H. Strong and David A. Hendrick Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Hunter Lee Strong.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, in Beulah Baptist Church in Winter Garden. Pastor Steve Rice will officiate. Burial will be in Winter Garden Cemetery under the direction of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home in Okeechobee, Fla. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on May 22, 2003)

Nora married Milton Juan Platt 22 Mar 1937, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; divorced 18 Aug 1945, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA. Milton was born 12 Dec 1912, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 26 May 1991, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Nora — Louis Charlie Smith. Louis was born 10 Oct 1921, Graham, Bradford County, Florida, USA; died 27 Mar 2005, Ocoee, Orange County, Florida, USA; was buried , Winter Garden Cemetery - Winter Garden, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Herman Weber Hebert, 82, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, in his residence.

He was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and had been a resident of Lake Charles for many years. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, having served in the 376 th bomber division in North Africa. After his military career, he served in the Merchant Marines. He had been a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles for 52 years where he belonged to the auditorium Sunday school class, the October Harvesters, drove the church van for the transportation committee, and was an usher. Herman worked 14 years as a volunteer for Abraham's Tent. He retired in 1984 from Olin Chemical Company after 36 years of service, where he worked in the hydrazine unit. He enjoyed bowling and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Sue Hebert of Lake Charles; one son, Kenneth Hebert and his wife, Ellen, of Topsy; two daughters, Debra Pollinger and her husband, John, of Lake Charles, and Lisa Woods and her husband, Larry, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; two sisters, Ruby Hagen of Ragley and Frankie Moreau of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hebert; a brother, David Hebert; two sisters, Nora Smith and Irma Hebert.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 21, in Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Dr. John White will officiate. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.

(Published in The Lake charles American-Press on February 21, 2005)

Herman married B.S. Stokeld [Group Sheet]

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October 11, 1928 - April 3, 2014

Ruby Marie Hebert Hagen, 85, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

She was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Ragley. Ruby was an active member of Magnolia Baptist Church. She loved to cook, read and spending time with her family.

Survivors include four sons, Clarion "Butch" Hagen, Jr. of Sulphur, Frank Hagen and wife, Shirley of Moss Bluff, Paul Hagen of Ragley and Terry Hagen and wife, Molly of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Diana Hagen of Ragley and Sandy Byrd and husband, Andy of Houston, TX; one sister, Frankie Moreau of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Clarion Burnell Hagen, Sr.; her parents, Frank and Mathilda Hebert; two sons, Larry Hagen and Gary Hagen, Sr.; two brothers, David Hebert and Herman Hebert; and one sister, Nora Hebert Smith.

Her funeral will be at 1p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Visitation is from 3p.m. to 7p.m. Monday and from 10a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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

Ruby married Clarion Burnell Hagen, Sr. 3 Jul 1946, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clarion was born 19 Mar 1924, Worth County, Iowa, USA; died 23 Nov 2009, Ragley, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Nov 2009, Magnolia Cemetery - Ragley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Frankie Moreau, 81, of Lake Charles, La passed away peacefully in Lake Charles. She was preceded by her parents, Frank and Matilda Hebert and 1 daughter, Sharon Devall. She leaves behind 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 daughter in law and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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



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Frankie Moreau, 81, of Lake Charles, died peacefully on Sept. 23, 2018, in Lake Charles.

Preceding Frankie in death are her parents, Frank and Matilda Hebert; and a daughter, Sharon Devall. She leaves behind three children, Earl Devall and wife Pat, Cammie Edmonds and Jay Moreau and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. No formal services are planned.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on September 24, 2018)

Frankie married Earl Joseph Devall, Sr. 2 May 1953, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Earl was born 31 Dec 1931, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Jan 2011, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 25 Jan 2011, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frankie — Aaron Moreau. Aaron was born 26 Jul 1928, Swords, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Sep 2011, Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Sep 2011, Mount Calvary Cemetery - Eunice, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Evia married Joseph Owen Bourque 20 Dec 1933, Oberlin, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA. Joseph was born 4 Nov 1912, Iowa, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Jun 1968, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Jun 1968, LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edythe married Edmond Thomas Garcille 14 Nov 1936, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. Edmond was born 30 Jan 1913, Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Aug 1974, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 15 Aug 1974, Oberlin Cemetery - Oberlin, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edythe married Clifford R. Broussard 19 Oct 1947, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clifford was born 12 Nov 1918, Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 26 May 1963, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 May 1963, Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery - Welsh, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Edythe married Nason Hardy 9 May 1965. Nason was born 30 Dec 1917, Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Dec 1988, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1988, Green Oak Cemetery - Kinder, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Irma — John Phillip Howard. John was born 22 Jan 1926, Starks, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Apr 1982, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Apr 1982, LeBleu Cemetery - Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Irma married Morris Joseph Beard 14 Dec 1984, Orange County, Texas, USA. Morris was born 2 Aug 1914, Evangeline, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Feb 1992, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Mimosa-Pines South Cemetery - Carlyss, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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

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

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

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

His private services are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.

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

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

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

(Published by Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey, LA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 746-2543

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

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

M.A. — S.L. Crabtree. [Group Sheet]

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

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

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Gloria Del Hebert Bouillon, age 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 30, 1933 to Eddie Sr. and Bertha Hebert.

Gloria loved traveling, dancing, and caring for all her pets. She also enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and was an awesome cook! Gloria was a caregiver and her family was most important to her. She was very active in the activities of her children, grandson, and great-granddaughter.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Raymond Bouillon, Sr., her son, Raymond Bouillon Jr., her parents, and a brother, Captain Eddie Hebert Jr.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pamela Day of Lake Charles, LA; grandson, Robert Day, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Kelsie Day.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at J.E. Hixson Funeral Home with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church with Rev. Levi Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of J.E. Hixson Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the Bouillon family.

(Published by J. E. Hixson & Sons Funeral Home of Lake Charles, LA)

Gloria married Raymond Bouillon, Sr. 14 Nov 1953, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Raymond was born 21 Nov 1930, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Dec 1994, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 31 Dec 1994, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Capt. Eddie D. Hebert Jr., 60, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 27, from St. Margaret Catholic Church.

The Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.

Visitation is from 8 a.m. today. A rosary was recited Sunday.

Capt. Hebert died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000.

A native of Lake Charles, he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He was a captain and ship pilot for the Lake Charles River Pilots. He was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hebert of Grand Lake; one son, Davy Hebert of Grand Lake; one daughter, Angela Hebert of Grand Lake; one sister, Gloria Bouillon of Lake Charles; and five grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American-Press on November 27, 2000)

Eddie married Anna Joyce Smith 5 Sep 1959, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA. Anna was born 5 Aug 1942, Eunice, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 9 Nov 2017, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 13 Nov 2017, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Georgia Elaine LeBleu Aucoin, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in her residence.

Mrs. Aucoin was born September 6, 1930 in Calcasieu Parish, raised in Big Lake and lived in Lake Charles for all of her adult life. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where she was a part of Come Lord Jesus, attended Mass daily and served as a Lay Minister. She was the owner and operator of Abates Tamales for twenty-two years, retiring in 1995. Mrs. Aucoin was active with the 2nd Avenue Senior Citizen's Group and loved to play Bingo. She also enjoyed gardening, watching birds and watching her flowers bloom. She loved to spend time with her friends and was part of the Lift Program for Widows. She had a passion for volunteering her services to the Autism group and sorted countless numbers of beads for them. She enjoyed music, especially French music, and loved her family dearly.

Mrs. Aucoin is survived by her daughters, June Ann Bailey and husband Kenneth, Helen Marie Parker and husband James, Janie Anita LaCasse and husband Luther, all of Moss Bluff, and Karen Gail Duhon and husband Howard, Jr. of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Duhon; mother, Ozite LeBleu; sister, Dorothy McComb; and brother, Joe Eugene LeBleu.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Father Vijaya Prakash will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Cursillo Rosary at 6:30 PM and continue on Monday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Donations can be made to the Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana, 3006 Common Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Pallbearers will be her great-grandsons.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion given.

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

Georgia married Rodney Joseph McComb 7 Sep 1947, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rodney was born 14 Jun 1928, Gueydan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 22 Oct 2008, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 Oct 2008, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Georgia — Otis Fontenot, Sr.. Otis was born 19 Dec 1932, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Mar 2006, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Sacred Heart Cemetery - Creole, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Georgia — Abraham Aucoin. Abraham was born 12 Aug 1930, Chataignier, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Mar 2011, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 5 Mar 2011, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Wilbert (Dorothy Lea) McComb, 59, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.

The Rev. Irving DeBlanc will officiate. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary.

Mrs. McComb died Monday, April 6, 1992 in a local hospital.

She was retired after 27 years as a cafeteria manager at Eastwood Elementary School and was a member of Christ the King Chapel.

Survivors are her husband; five sons, Wilbert McComb Jr. of Lafayette, and Gilbert, Gene, Robert and Mark McComb, all of Lake Charles; five daughters, Shirley Jones of Dallas, and Carolyn Leith, Becky LaRacca, Nelda McComb and Connie Cooper, all of Lake Charles; one brother, Eugene "Joe" LeBleu of Baton Rouge; one sister, Georgia Aucoin of Lake Charles, 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on April 7, 1992)

Dorothy married Wilbert Joseph McComb, Sr. 7 Nov 1948, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA. Wilbert was born 30 Dec 1925, Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Mar 2008, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Apr 2008, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Janet Ruth Hellman 23 Apr 1956, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA. Janet was born 25 Jun 1936, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA; died 3 Nov 2015, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Donald Ray "Bleu" LeBleu, Sr., 67, of Lake Charles died Friday, June 5, 2009 in New Iberia, LA.

Mr. LeBleu was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He worked most of his life as a pipefitter, having retired with Conoco/ Phillips Refinery after nearly forty years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed bowling, traveling with his wife and "loved" dancing.

Mr. LeBleu was very active in local baseball and softball organizations as he and his wife founded girls fast pitch softball (ASA League). He was a former President, Coach and Umpire of the ASA League and others. Mr. LeBleu was volunteer for the Special Olympics for many years. He was an active member of the Cajun French Music Association and was serving as Sergeant of Arms. He was also a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and formerly, St. Margaret Knights of Columbus.

He leaves to honor his memory, two sons, Donald "Donnie" LeBleu, Jr. and Brian Keith LeBleu and wife Connie; two daughters, Christine LeBleu and Stacy LeBleu Hebert and husband Donald, all of Moss Bluff; eleven grandchildren, Jeremy and Brandon Mallett and wife Heidi, Amanda Johnson and husband Chase, Elizabeth Rogers, Stuart Taylor, Cody, Anne- Marie, Justin and Caleb LeBleu and Kolby and Kalli- Ann Hebert; one great- grandchild, Levi Mallett; two brothers, Clarence LeBert and wife Betty of Lake Charles and Elton LeBert and wife Mitzi of Ragley; two sisters, Georgia Aucoin and husband Abraham of Lake Charles and JoAnn LeBleu Joubert and husband J.B. of Moss Bluff; one brother- in- law, Michael Meche and wife Felicia of Baton Rouge and one sister-in-law, Gail Meche of Dallas, TX.

He was preceded in death by the "love of his life", his wife of 41 years, Dorothy "Dot" Meche LeBleu; grandson, Kaide Joseph Hebert; brother, Eugene LeBleu; sister, Dorothy Lee McComb and his parents, Joseph and Lorena Veroni LeBleu.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, from St. Margaret Catholic Church. Father James Doyle will officiate. Burial will be Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be noon-10 p.m. today, June 7, with a Scripture service and rosary beginning at 6 p.m., and 8-10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

(Published in The Lake Charles American Press on June 7, 2009)

Donald married Dorothy Meche 10 Nov 1960, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Dorothy was born 27 Dec 1941, Basile, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Apr 1999, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 19 Apr 1999, Consolata Cemetery - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Earline LeBleu Angerstein Necaise, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on January 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arsan LeBleu; her mother, Dora Taylor; her husbands, Ben Angerstein and Everett Necaise.

Survivors include her children, Debra Thomas, Donna May (David), and Ben Angerstein, Jr. (Tracy); 7 grandchildren, Alicia Allen (Aaron), Brandy Stiles (Nicholas), Amber May, Cory May (Sarah), Erin Sweeney, Ashley Sweeney, and Aden Angerstein; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Earline was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was also known for her love of Cajun cooking.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will be form 9 - 10 am in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 39105.

The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com

(Published by Riemann Family Funeral Home of Long Beach, MS)

Death Notice:

Earline LeBleu Angerstein Necaise
LONG BEACH
age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on January 21, 2020. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach. full tribute: www.riemannfamily.com

(Published in The Sun Herald on January 23, 2020)

Earline married Ben Alan Angerstein, Sr. 2 Jun 1956, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ben was born 31 Oct 1935, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 14 Feb 2019, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Earline — Everett Willie Necaise, Sr.. Everett was born 12 Aug 1936, Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, Mississippi, USA; died 25 Dec 2005, Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Carol Ann LeBleu, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:13 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in a local hospital.

Ms. LeBleu was born April 7, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and retired in 2013 from the Calcasieu Parish School Board, where she was a longtime bus driver. She loved spending time outdoors, fishing, traveling, and dancing. She also enjoyed her coffee talk with her family and friends, shopping, and loved to watch her grandson play sports. She was a strong woman who was a two time Glioblastoma survivor and will be missed dearly.

Ms. LeBleu is survived by her daughters, Cherie Trahan and husband Christopher and Gena Kershaw, all of Lake Charles; sisters, Barbara Kennedy and husband Fred of Lake Charles and Earline Necaise of Florien, LA; and her grandson, Colby Trahan; countless nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other family members; and her beloved dog, Lil Bit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arsan LeBleu and Eunice Beard; and a grandchild, Devon Trahan.

Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Father Marcus Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:40 PM with rosary at 12:00 PM.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks to the staff at Christus St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, 2nd Floor Oncology staff and the girls in the Chemo Bay, the staff at M.D. Anderson Hospital, especially Dr. Courtney DiNardo, Dr. Mohammad Khan and his staff, Dr. Erich Wolf, Kasie Nix, and their staff, Dr. Butch Maze and his staff, the staff at Resthaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Joan Arabie at Brighton Bridge Hospice, along with their staff, for the excellent care given.

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

Carol married M.J. Kershaw [Group Sheet]

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Obituary:

John Freeman LeBleu, 79, a native and resident of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2016 at a local hospital.

He was the first born of Fremont "Easter" and Evaline "Lena" Derouen LeBleu. Freeman graduated from LaGrange High School in 1955. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Dorothy "Dot" Naquin and they were married on January 2, 1957.

He was a "workaholic" having many jobs, including manager and co-owner of several grocery stores, then deciding to go back to school to become a barber. Later he worked in sales followed by a long career in the trucking business. After retirement, he had to have something to keep him busy, and went to work escorting heavy equipment loads. Freeman enjoyed the work, especially all of his co-workers, and he had many tales about experiences he encountered while traveling to most parts of the United States.

Freeman is survived by his wife, Dot, and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary on January 2. He is also survived by his two sons, Floyd Michael Ketchum (Dale) of Simpson, LA and John Ricky Ketchum of Sulphur, LA; one daughter, Rebecca Anne James (Bob), of Houston, TX; one sister, Lois Anne Cormier, and one brother, Harold LeBleu. He has eight grandchildren, Daniel James, Jake Stine, Kristen Stanislaus, Kimberly Boudreaux, Troy Ketchum, Amy Stine, Lauren James, and Joshua James; and eight great grandchildren, Drew, Kyle and Max Stanislaus; Kellen, Jack and Hank Ketchum,; and Tristan and Brooklyn Stine; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceding Freeman in death are his parents, one grandson, Chad Ketchum and one granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Stine.

Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Wednesday September 7, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday at the funeral home from 9:00 AM and continue until the time of funeral services, 10:00 AM. Father Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

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

John married Dorothy Oleen Naquin 2 Jan 1957, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Dorothy was born 18 Jul 1928, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 4 Nov 2023, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 9 Nov 2023, Highland Memory Gardens - Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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