April 2000 Obituaries and Death Notices from the Crowley Post Signal:
Audrey Helen Comeaux Primeaux
LYONS POINT - Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Audrey Helen Comeaux Primeaux, 64, who died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at 6:15 p.m. at her residence.
Father Albert Nunez will officiate for the services assisted by Reverend Rodless LeLeux. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was observed on Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will be observed on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Father Nunez had a 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet on Monday.
Altar servers will be grandchildren, Garry, Oliver, Alan and Terri Primeaux. The other twelve granddaughters will be gift bearers and flower bearers.
Survivors include her husband, Alvin J. Primeaux of Lyons Point; four daughters, Janet P. Sons of Patterson, Vivian Primeaux of Iowa, Fayetta P. Primeaux and husband, Garry Sr. of Grand Chenier, Angela P. Kelehan and husband, Troy of Coteau; three sons, Roger Primeaux and wife, Debbie of Lyons Point, Wendall Primeaux and wife, Claudette of Lyons Point, and Kevin Primeaux and wife, Kim of Crowley; one sister, Anna Benoit and husband, N. J. of Winnie, Texas; one brother, Francis “Teese” Comeaux and wife, Leathon of Avondale; two brothers-in-law, Raleigh Primeaux of Baytown, Texas, and Wilson Primeaux and wife, Rita of Opelousas; two sisters-in-law, Virgene P. Comeaux and her husband, Demus of Lafayette, Mrs. Huey (Mary) Primeaux of Baytown, Texas, and 23 grandchildren.
Mrs. Primeaux was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard “Nome” Comeaux.
Pallbearers will be her three sons, Roger, Wendall and Kevin Primeaux; three grandsons, Dale Primeaux, Brandon Primeaux and Nicholas Kelehan. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher and Zachary Kelehan, Nathaniel Savant, Logan, Garry Jr., Oliver and Alan Primeaux.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
RAYNE - Theresa Jolivette, 70, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette on Sunday, April 2, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Mausoleum.
RAYNE - Joseph Deus “Jay D” Monceaux, 72, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Bunkie. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2000, at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel.
RICHARD - Theophile Arabie, 58, of Eunice, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2000, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Burial will be held in St. Edwards Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.
RAYNE - Mrs. Barbara Richard Roy, 83, died at Lafayette General Hospital on Wednesday, April 5, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Burial will be held in Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Amere L. Bellard, 92, died at her residence on Wednesday, April 5 2000. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2000, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Magnolia “Nolia” Winters Fusilier
KAPLAN - Funeral services for Mrs. Magnolia “Nolia” Winters Fusilier, 81, of Kaplan, who died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at a Lafayette hospital will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Kaplan.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, April 8, 2000, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church.
Burial will be held in Kaplan Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rita Fusilier Riley of Crowley; one son, Joseph Nelson Fusilier of Monroe; one sister, Rena Boudreaux of Lafayette; one brother, Willie Winters of Lafayette; a grandson, Lester Fusilier, (Mrs. Magnolia Fusilier reared this child as her own); seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fusilier was born in Maurice and lived in Kaplan most of her life. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.
Wilbert Joseph Douglas
PHILADELPHIA - Funeral services were held at 11a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2000, at Bible Way Baptist Church for Wilbert Joseph Douglas, 65, who died at his residence in Philadelphia.
Reverend Osborn Walker officiated for the services. Visitation was observed at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Visitation will be also be observed at Winbush Funeral Home in Crowley on Saturday, April 8, 2000, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. with burial to follow in South Crowley Cemetery. Reverend Jesse Banks will preside at the dismissal services.
Survivors include two daughters, Maebelee James and Denise James of Port Arthur, Texas; six sisters, Elnora Douglas, Mary Demuchest, Gloria Harmon, Alverta Douglas, all of Crowley, Martha Douglas of Baton Rouge and Elizabeth Douglas of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Keene Douglas of Houston, Texas, and Martin Douglas of Baytown, Texas; two grandchildren, Latoya James and Joseph James of Port Arthur, Texas; one aunt, Lillie Mae Martin of Port Arthur, Texas.
Mr. Douglas was a retired merchant seaman with 30 years of service and a member of the Bible Way Baptist Church, where he served as an outreach minister.
Leslie Charles
Byers Sr.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Bethel CME Church, 320 West Hutchinson Avenue for Leslie Charles Byers Sr., 65, who died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Reverend Leslie Dugas Jr. will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in West Crowley Protestant Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, April 7 at the church from 6-10 p.m. A Masonic ritual will be held at 7 p.m.
Survivors include his wife, one son, six daughters, four brothers, two sisters, two godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Mr. Byers was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary J, Byers; his first wife, Alzora H. Byers, two sons, four brothers and three sisters.
He was a member of C.F. Ladd Masonic Lodge #48 of Crowley, Shriners, AARP, Soul Brothers Social and Civic Club. A retired veteran of the U.S. Army, he was retired from Conoco Oil Company as an oil/gas transporter. He was employed by the Acadia Parish School Board as Bus Driver #23 until his illness.
Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.
RAYNE - Thomas LeBlanc, 77, died in Lafayette on Thursday, April 6, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery #1.
CHURCH POINT - Ernest Harmon, 35, died at University Medical Center on Monday, April 3, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Maryland Chapel CME. Burial will be held in Branch Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.
RAYNE - Ethel Ravey, 71, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2000, at American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.
CROWLEY - Florence Hoffpauir, 79, of Crowley, died today, April 7, 2000, in Landmark Retirement Center. Funeral services are pending at press time. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Ruston J. Breaux
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Ruston J. Breaux, 84, who died at 6:55 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2000, at Landmark Infirmary.
Rodless LeLeux will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Hanks Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed today, April 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include three daughters, Lucille Vincent of Avondale, Florence Bourque of Gueydan, and Marjorie Sewell of Jacksboro, Texas; one brother, Norris Breaux of Crowley; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Breaux was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Breaux; his wife Lillian Simon Breaux; and one brother, Dewitt Breaux.
CROWLEY - Donna Jeanis, 32, died Friday, April 7, 2000, at American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. Burial will be held in Abshire Cemetery.
Francis Emily Hoffpauir
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Francis Emily Hoffpauir, 78, who died at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2000, at Landmark Retirement Center in Crowley.
Reverend Bob Hollis will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
She was preceded in death by her aunts, Nideth and Hilda Harmon; one brother, Eugene Winan Hoffpauir Jr.; and her parents, Winan Hoffpauir and Effie Laura Harmon.
She was a 1938 graduate of Crowley High School and was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She spent most of her life doing needlework.
Wanda Morgan Hayes
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Wanda Morgan Hayes, 62, who died on Friday, April 7, 2000, at her residence in Rayne.
Reverend Austin Spell will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday from 1-10 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include her mother, Nellie Morgan of Crowley; two sons, Michael Allen Dore’ and wife, Lisa of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Kennan Paul Dore’ and wife, Stacey of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Michelle Dore’ Fontenot and Kelli Dawn Dore’, both of Crowley; six grandchildren, Eleasia, Holli, Lauren, Brooke, Kara and Anna; two brothers, Murray and Randy Morgan, both of Crowley; six sisters, Marilyn Latiolais of Evangeline, Wilda Greene of Houston, Texas, Verna Morgan of Atlanta, Georgia, Donna Graham, Darlene Romero and Carla Richard, all of Crowley; three stepchildren, Ricky Hayes and wife, Mary of Rayne, Denise and Keena Hayes, both of Lafayette; and two step grandchildren, Ritchie and Shantel Hayes, both of Rayne.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Leo Morgan and one brother, Ladd Morgan.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Louisiana/Hospice of St. Landry.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Walter “Manny” Myers
ESTHERWOOD - Funeral services will be held April 10, 2000 at 2 p.m. in Saint Margarets Catholic Church in Estherwood for Walter “Manny” Myers, 59, who died on Saturday, April 8, 2000 at Lafayette General Hospital. Burial will be held in Saint John the Baptist Cemetery in Lyons Point. Father Rusty Richard and Father David Broussard will officiate for the services.
The rosary will be recited today at 5 p.m. by the Ladies Alter Society and then at 7 p.m. by Father Broussard.
Visitation began at 10 a.m. this morning and will continue until time of services on Monday.
Survivors include his wife, Elda Rene Thibodeaux Myers of Midland; two sons, Donnie Blaine Myers and his wife, Danielle and Treg Blake Myers and his wife, Cheryl, all of Midland; two daughters, Felisha Ann Myers and her husband, Rickey Klumpp of Morse and Kimberly Ann Myers of Midland; two sisters, Gertie Istre of Estherwood and Lerdie Godeaux of Crowley; eleven grandchildren, Nikki, Lance, Heidi, Dewey, Alexis, Morgan and Garrett Myers; Lindsey Harmon, Brooke, Christopher and Brittany Klumpp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ovey Myers and two brothers, Gaston Myers and Cleveland Myers.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shelby Ray LeBlanc
INDIAN BAYOU - Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2000 at Indian Bayou United Methodist Cemetery for Shelby Ray LeBlanc, 58, of Crowley. Mr. LeBlanc died on Friday, April 7, 2000 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Officiating for the services will be Rev. Ross Genger. The VFW Post 6720 will present the military honors.
Survivors include one sister, Betty Roller of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Ruth Meaux LeBlanc; three brothers, Morris, Norris and Berkley LeBlanc.
He served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam era.
Duhon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Della Hoffpauir
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Mrs. Della Hoffpauir, 67, who died at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Father Joseph Greenwell will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Abshire Cemetery in rural Kaplan.
Visitation will be observed until the time of services on Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband, James Hoffpauir of Crowley; four sons, Eddie Hoffpauir and wife, Pamela of Crowley, Ernest Wayne Hoffpauir and wife, Tracy of Crowley, Michael Hoffpauir of Alvin, Texas, and Jerry Hoffpauir and wife, Ramona of Crowley; three daughters, Gloria H. Welch Suire and husband, Steve of Crowley, Barbara Touchet and husband, Dwight of Kaplan, and Stacey Primeaux and husband, Tim of Kaplan; three sisters, Rena Vincent and husband, John Fred of Kaplan, Genevia LaPoint of Gueydan and Codrey Monceaux and husband, Dalton of Crowley; 29 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Tammy Hoffpauir; her parents, Augustine Gaspard and Anthony Hargrave; two sisters, Lucille Gaspard and Anna Mae Lemaire; two brothers, Sulie Hargrave and Ben Hargrave; and a brother-in-law, Meonce “P.T.” LaPoint.
RAYNE - Leo Gary Sr., 59, died at his residence in Rayne on Monday, April 10, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery.
CHURCH POINT - Irene Godeaux Higginbotham, 80, died at her residence at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2000. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2000, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery #1. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.
MERMENTAU - Shayla Smith, 18, of Crowley, died at 12:43 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Jennings American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will be held in LeBlanc Cemetery near Midland. Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
George Roy LeBlanc
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today, April 11, at St. Michael Catholic Church for George Roy LeBlanc, 89, who died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2000, at the Landmark Retirement Center in Crowley.
Father Aaron Melancon officiated for the services. Burial was held in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Rayne.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include one daughter and her husband, Elaine L. and Ashton Cassedy of Crowley; three grandchildren and their spouses, Allen George and Romna Cassedy of Crowley, Rustin Matthew and Gretchen Cassedy of Crowley, and Mollie and Bobby Hanks of Crowley; and four great-grandchildren, Caroline Elise Cassedy, Megan Elizabeth Cassedy, Matthew David Hanks and Nicholas Roy Hanks.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Chavuin LeBlanc; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moise LeBlanc; and his sister, Rena LeBlanc.
Mr. LeBlanc was a retired farmer of Acadia Parish and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Pallbearers were Leonard L. “Buck” Leonards, Fredrick J. Gossen, Samuel Theunissen, Roberts A. Hanks, Bryan G. Leonards and Charles C. Bier Sr. Honorary pallbearers were Eugene Wagner, Johnny M. Fruge, Charles C. Bier Sr. and Donald John.
In lieu of flowers, the family said donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana Inc. in George Roy LeBlanc’s name.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Roicy J. Duhon Jr.
CARENCRO - Funeral services were held on Monday, April 10, at a 2 p.m. Mass in St. Peter Roman Catholic Church for Roicy J. Duhon Jr., 47, who died Saturday, April 8, 2000 at Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette.
The Rev. Bill Melancon officiated. Interment
was in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.
Musical selections were provided by Matt Chatagnier. Songs sung included “On Eagles Wings,” “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Here I Am Lord.”
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in the funeral home chapel.
Mr. Duhon was a native of Kaplan and a resident of Carencro. For the past 10 years he was the supervisor of the Lafayette Parish Animal Shelter.
Survivors include, his wife, Stephanie Dupont Duhon of Carencro; one son, Roicy “Tiger” Duhon III of Carencro; two daughters, Lauren Duhon and Andrea Duhon, both of Carencro; his mother, Catherine Greiser Duhon of Lafayette; his paternal grandmother, Anita Connor Duhon of Kaplan; one brother and his wife, Dan William and Debbie Duhon of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Anita) Cormier of Lafayette, Mrs. Mark (Theresa) Stelly of Lafayette and Roxann Gayle Duhon of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roicy Joseph Duhon Sr.
Pallbearers were Dan Duhon, Mark Stelly, Gerald Cormier, Earl Dupont, Troy Venable and Brian Knott. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Duhon and Kevin Stelly.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, Carencro, was in charge of arrangements.
Latoya Shantel Meaux
Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2000 at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Latoya Shantel Meaux, 18, who died on Saturday, April 8, 2000.
Father Raymond J. Carignan along with Bishop Edward O’Donnell will officiate for the services.
Visitation will be observed on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday by Mrs. Cecille Freeman.
Survivors include her mother, Julie Meaux Payne of Crowley; her father, Anthony J. Thibo of Crowley; stepfathers, Orlandus Lewis and Johnny E. Payne, both of Crowley; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Meaux of Crowley; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thibo of Crowley; great grandmother, Leola Moore of Crowley; four sisters, Yolanda “Apple” Meaux and Myshika Payne, both of Crowley; Yolanda Thibo of Houston, Tx. and Latisha Muhammed of Gueydan; two brothers, Anthony Meaux and Leon Freeman, both of Crowley; two nieces, Appolonia Jones and China Guillory, both of Crowley and one nephew, Chi Guillory; also a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Walker and Mr. Lawrence Moore; one brother, Anthony Joseph Thibo III.
Latoya was a junior attending Crowley High School. She was a member of the Prom Committee and the Crowley High FCCLA Chapter. She was an active member of the St. Theresa Church Youth Group and was a member of the 2000 Confirmation Class.
Winbush Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred Trahan
KAPLAN - Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan for Alfred Trahan, 71, who died at 5:36 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2000, at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Reverend Rodless Leleux will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Kaplan Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include his wife, Helen G. Trahan of Kaplan; one son, David Trahan and his wife, Raye Nell of Kaplan; one brother, Dalton Trahan of Ohio; four sisters, Lenora Heinen of Crowley, Louise Meaux of Crowley, Laura Duet of Galliano, and Vivian Richard of Mississippi; and two grandchildren, Katie and Kristie Trahan of Kaplan.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Trahan; his parents, Odilion Trahan and the former Celeste Leleux; and three sisters.
Mr. Trahan retired from BellSouth with 34 years of service.
Alcee “Joseph” “Monkey” Schexnayder
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Alcee “Joseph” “Monkey” Schexnayder, 86,who died at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Bayou Village Nursing Home.
Father Jerry Siebold, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Abshire Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa Istre Schexnayder of Crowley; two daughters, Virginia Simon of Crowley and Ella Faulk of Gueydan; three brothers, Thompson and Evnes Schexnayder, both of Crowley and Wilbert Schexnayder of Lyons Point; two sisters, Alita Guidry of Lyons Point and Lena Breaux of Lafayette; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Avnel and Evelena Schexnayder; and two great-granddaughters.
Mrs. Evelyn Wales
Funeral services will be held at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel Friday at 1 p.m. for Mrs. Evelyn Wales, 72, who died Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at her home. Burial will be in the Old Crowley Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include her husband, E.J. Wales of Crowley; two sons, John Wales of Scott and Mark Wales of Lafayette; two daughters, Amelia Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas and Sherry Summers of Covington; her mother, Betty Gibson of Baker; one sister, Jimmie Lea Keebler of Baker; one brother, Kenneth Gibson of Houston; a friend, Belinda Wales of Crowley and 10 grandchildren, Dr. Jude Guillory, Kayla Link, Ashley Summers, Carolina Wales, Luke Wales, Nicole Guillory, Eric Wales, Mark Summers, Jesse Wales and Zachary Wales.
Mrs. Wales was preceded in death by her two infant chiuldren and her father, James F. Gibson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Loranger Methodist Church, P.O. Box 631, Loranger, La. 70446
CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Lou Wimberly, 86, the former Annis Doucet, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Senior Village in Opelousas. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.
Pattee Lawrence Holland
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2000, at 12:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church for Pattee Lawrence Holland, 90, who died in Springfield, Illinois, on March 24, 2000.
Reverend Bob Hollis will officiate for the services.
James Leroy Willis
Funeral services were pending at press time for James Leroy Willis, 65, who died at his residence on Wednesday, April 12, 2000.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
George Hebert
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2000, at St. Michael Catholic Church for George Hebert, 64, who died at 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Crowley Guest House.
Father Louie Richard officiated for the services. Burial was held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hebert of Crowley; four sons, Norman and Brenda Hebert of Pine Island, Steve and Diana Hebert of Crowley, Glenn Hebert of Egan and Phillip “Bubba” and Barbara Hebert of Iota; two daughters, Donna and Wendell Hebert of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and Tina and Horace Doucet of Crowley; two brothers, Milton Hebert of New Iberia and James Hebert of Evangeline; five sisters, Lou Alia Lacombe and Mrs. Jessie (Cam) Leger, both of Iota, Mrs. Hazel Cassard of Crowley, Lena Leger of New Orleans and Euna Rabalais of Pineville; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Azenor Hebert; four brothers, Johnny, Hillary, Alvin and L.C. Hebert; and one sister, May Bergeron.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.
MERMENTAU - Eloi Romero, 77, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial was held in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bonnie
Hoffpauir Rives
PORT NECHES, Texas - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches for Mrs. Bonnie Hoffpauir Rives, 61, who died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at her residence in Nederland, Texas.
Reverend Charles Hunt, pastor of Ridgewood Baptist Church will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland.
Visitation will be observed at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 18 from 6-9 p.m.
Survivors include her husband, John L. Rives Jr. of Nederland, Texas; one son, John D. Rives of Katy, Texas; two sisters, Betty Smith of Port Neches, Texas, and Vernell Foreman of Nederland, Texas; one grandchild, Lacey Rives of Katy, Texas.
She was a native of Indian Bayou, Louisiana, and a resident of Nederland for 33 years. She was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church of Port Neches, Texas.
Ella Mae
Leger Richard
MORSE - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Ella Mae Leger Richard, 68, who died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Crowley American Legion Hospital.
Father Donald Pousson will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Hanks Cemetery in Morse.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday until the time of services.
Survivors include four sons, Robert and Michael Richard, both of Morse, Thomas Richard of Graham, N.C., and Jeffery Richard of Crowley; two daughters, Charlotte LeJeune of Mire and Judy Breaux of Gueydan; two brothers, Oleuse Leger of Scott and Thomas Leger of Gueydan; five sisters, Vallie Leblanc of Morse, Winnie Boullion of Crowley, Emma Ruddock of Crowley, Lucy Potier of Alabama and Lucille Simon of Estherwood; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Antoinette Beatrice Miller
EUNICE - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church for Mrs. Antoinette Beatrice Miller, 73, who died at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2000, at his residence.
Father George Heffner officiated for the services. Burial was held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Ira L. Miller of Eunice; three sons, Steve Miller and Jude L. Miller, both of Eunice and Richard D. Miller of Beeville, Texas; two daughters, Beatrice M. Sattler of Eunice and Arlene C. Trahan of Eunice; one brother, Lloyd P. Leonards Sr. of Mowata; one sister, Pat A. Johnson of Eunice; 13 grandchildren and six great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, August LeBlanc Sr. and Mrs. Dora Frey Leonards; one brother, August Leonards Jr. ; one sister, Alberta Bergeron; and one grandchild, Benjamin Trahan.
Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth
Josephine Reiners
MOWATA - Father George Heffner will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 2 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata for Elizabeth Josephine Reiners, 71, who died Monday, April 17, 2000, at the home of her sister’s home in Iota. Burial will be held in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Helen R. Frey and her husband, Sylvester of Iota; two brothers, Joseph Reiners and his wife, Harriet of Branch, and Anthony Reiners and his wife, Pauline of Branch; one sister-in-law, Lucille Reiners of Lawtell, and Rose Marie R. Zaunbrecher of Roberts Cove, who was like a sister to her; 21 nieces and nephews and 37great-nieces and nephews. she was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Marie Thevis Reiners; one brother, Alois Reiners and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Reiners and Mr. and Mrs. Alois Thevis.
She was a member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, a Eucharistic Minister for 20 years to the sick and homebound, served Our Lord as Sacristan for numerous years, past member of the St. Lawrence Altar Society and received the Bishop’s Medal for the Diocese of Lafayette Devoted Service Award. She dedicated her life to the care of her parents and also devoted her time knitting and crocheting afghans for the church and school benefits.
Alberta Lyons will provide the music for the German Choir, the St. Michael’s Choir and Rita and Harvey Hebert’s rendition of “On This Day, Oh Beautiful Mother.”
Bearing the offertory gifts will be Doris and Stephanie Reiners and Becky Reiners-Savoie. Lectors are Anne F. Manuel, Linda R. Swinkey and Charlotte R. Cope.
Altar servers are Bradley, Jude and Joshua Reiners, Jason, Brandon and Derek Frey and Scott Hebert.
Pallbearers are Gerard and Gilbert Frey, Pat, Wayne, Johnny and Mark Reiners, Donald Hensgens and Quentin Zaunbrecher.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday until the time of services.
Gossen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Faulk
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2000 in St. Michael Catholic Church for Wayne Carroll Faulk, 65, who died Friday, April 14 at 6:10 a.m. at his residence in Crowley.
Reverend Louis Richard will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetary Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until the time of services on Sunday.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Mixon Faulk of Crowley; his three daughters, Paula F. Hart and her husband, Tom of Lafayette, Carole F. Stonaker and her husband, Cliff of San Antonio, Texas, and Karen F. Bearb and her husband, Clarence of Lafayette; two brothers, Elzy Faulk Jr. and John H. Faulk Sr., both of Crowley; one sister Shirley F. White of Crowley; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzy Faulk Sr. and Paula DuBus Faulk; and one brother, Noel “Bubby” Faulk.
Mr. Faulk was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #1318. He was retired from Louisiana State University Rice Experiment Station in Crowley after 35 years of service as the farm manager.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Faul Beard
MOWATA - Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2000, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata at 3 p.m. for Betty Faul Beard, 68, who died at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Survivors include her husband, Napoleon Beard of Rayne; four sons, Ronald Beard of Crowley, Keith Beard of Mire, Anthony Beard of Carville and Byron Beard of Rayne; four daughters, Pattie Habetz of Rayne, Elaine McFarlain of Crowley, Deborah Daigle of Branch and Gerri Borde of Crowley; four sisters, Geraldine Quibodeaux of Crowley; Linda Carrier of Lewisburg, Henrietta Douzat of Alexandria and Lois Arabie of Eunice; two brothers, L.C. Faul of Church Point and Lawrence Faul of Florida; 21 grandchildren, Roxane Cart, Rene Breaux, Regina Beard, Rachel Simar, Vanessa Habetz, Todd McFarlain, Amy McFarlain, Harold Daigle, Jamie Daigle, Greg Daigle, Jeff Daigle, Justine Daigle, Jocelyn Stevens, Jeannine Beard, Becky Mouton, Helena Meche, Tony Beard, Brandon Beard, Boyd Beard, Bree Beard and Ashley Borde; 11 great-grandchildren, Ravien Richard, Joshua Cart, Jody Cart, Megan Breaux, Brooke Beard, Halie Beard, Kevin McFarlain, Trevor McFarlain, Christian McFarlain, Miriah Stevens and Brianna Stevens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Amelia Smith Faul; two brothers, Gilfred and Garrett “Buck” Faul; one sister, Rose Mire; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Gabrielle Beard.
Betty was a devoted wife and mother and loved spending her time with family and friends. She was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Betty owned and operated Betty’s Flower Shop and Gifts in Crowley and was a member of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce until her retirement in 1995.
Visitation will be held at Gossen Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of services on Thursday.
Burial will be held in St. Lawrence Cemetery under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne.
CROWLEY - Alice Thibodeaux, 93, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at Crowley Guest House. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Christopher
Blaine Griffin
WESTLAKE - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2000, at Hixson Funeral Home Westlake Chapel for Christopher Blaine Griffin, 34, who died at American Legion Hospital on Tuesday, April 18, 2000.
Reverend Andrew Martin will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Westlake Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include his mother, Shirley L. Barnes of Westlake; stepfather, Al G. Barnes of Westlake; one brother, David Griffin of Gillis; and three sisters, Denise Dyson Broussard of Moss Bluff, Faynell Griffin of Westlake and Carolyn Spikes of Moss Bluff.
Mr. Griffin was born in Lake Charles and was a resident of Iota for 19 years, having moved from Westlake.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Thelma B. Dorr
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Mrs. Thelma B. Dorr, 72, who died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2000, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Reverend Alan Knuckles will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation was observed on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will be observed on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Survivors include one son, Terry Boudreaux of Crowley; two daughters, Cathy Rutherford of Barataria and Nell Francipane of Terrytown; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Marie Broussard of Riceville, Velma Chiasson of Nunez and Eunice Hoffpauir of Crowley; one brother, Lawrence Boudreaux of Morse; three stepsons, George Dorr, III, of Crowley, and Howard and Mike Dorr, both of Louisiana and a host of step grandchildren.
Mrs. Dorr was a member of First Baptist Church in Crowley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dorr Jr.; and two brothers, Lovelace and Ollie Boudreaux.
Bert Reed
JENNINGS - Funeral services were pending at press time for Bert Reed, 59, of Basile, who died at his residence at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2000.
Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
Elvina
Bourque Berken
WELSH - Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church for Elvina Bourque Berken, 69, who died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at a Lake Charles Hospital.
Father Hebert May officiated for the services. Burial was held in Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Berken and wife, Charlotte of Welsh, Richard “Ric” Berken and wife, Sharon of Thornwell; three daughters, Brenda Berken of Welsh and Mrs. Doug (Clara) Welch of Hackberry and Mrs. Duncan (Betty) Wells of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Eloi “Noon” Bourque of Church Point and Donald Bourque of Ville Platte; and two sisters, Josephine Ardoin of Ville Platte and Theresa Elkins of Church Point.
A native of Lawtell, she moved to Welsh in 1985 from Lawry. She was a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Berken.
Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh was in charge of arrangements.
John Murphy Breaux Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2000, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for John Murphy Breaux Sr., 82, who died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at American Legion Hospital.
Father Aaron Melancon will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Acadia Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Survivors include two sons, John Murphy Breaux Jr. of New Iberia and Ronald E. Breaux of Sulphur; four daughters, Donna B. Pierce of Jennings, Patricia Pritchett of Carencro, Julie B. Pearson of Lafayette and Janis B. Perry of Greenville, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Breaux; and his parents, Ozite and Semar Breaux.
Philip James Doucet
IOTA - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Philip James Doucet, 83, who died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Baton Rouge.
Father David Broussard will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Thursday from 4-9 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Doucet of Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Gregory and David Doucet of Baton Rouge; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Doucet of Iota; two sisters, Cecilia Reed of Iota and Helen Prudhomme of DeRidder; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Doucet was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota is in charge of arrangements.
Ferdie Amede Fontenot
Ferdie Amede Fontenot, 68, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Southdown Care Center in Houma, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Laura Fontenot, formerly of Crowley; his wife, Eveldia “Mae-Mae” Cyprien Fontenot, his brother, Eddie “Red” Fontenot.
Raised in Crowley, he moved to Los Angeles, California, as a young man. He returned home after many years and for the last few, was a resident of Christian Villa Nursing Home.
He leaves to mourn his passing, one sister, Ola Mae Fontenot Bell of Los Angeles, California; one brother, Paul Fontenot of Santee, California; one daughter, Roxanne Fontenot of Crowley; six sons, Willard “Bill” Fontenot of San Diego, California; Calvin Zeno of Crowley; Kenny, Terry, Bobby and Michael Fontenot of Los Angeles, Calif.; one who loved him and admired him, Brenda Faye Hawkins’; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Before his death Ferdie donated his body to science.
There will be no funeral service.
BASILE - Bert Joseph Reed, 59, died at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2000, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Reed Cemetery. Matthews and Sons Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
DUSON- Lennie Boudoin, Sr., 77, of Duson died Saturday, April 22 at his home. Funeral services will be in St. Theresa Church at 11 a.m. Monday with burial in the church cemetery. A rosary will be recited at the St. Theresa Life Center tonight at 6 p.m. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Theresa C. “Tip” Lewis, 70, of Dallas, Texas, died Friday, April 21, 2000, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Burial was held in Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.
LAKE CHARLES - Mrs. Orlene Foreman Morgan, 92, of Lake Charles, died at 10:35 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2000, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in Indian Bayou Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT - Iris Thibodeaux Briley, 86, died on Monday, April 24, 2000, at Acadia St.-Landry Hospital in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.
J. Patrick “Pat” Gautreaux
MIRE - Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2000, at Church of the Assumption in Mire for J. Patrick “Pat” Gautreaux, 59, who died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his daughter’s home in Rayne.
Interment
will be in St. Leo’s Cemetery.
Monsignor Harrington will officiate. Assisting will be Chad Thilborger, S.J., godchild. Scripture readings will be read by Angie Gautreaux, godchild. Music will be provided by St. Leo’s Choir directed by Josie Thevis, consisting of traditional hymns and German songs. Carrying up the gifts will be Bea Montgomery, Jeanette Beard, Rosalie Thilborger, sisters, and Bud Gautreaux, brother.
Mr. Gautreaux owned and operated several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Acadia Feed and Fertilizer, Ecrevisse Acadian, Gautreaux’s Christmas Tree Farm and Southwind Farms. Mr. Gautreaux was a member of the Louisiana Quarterhorse Association, the American Angus Association and the Louisiana Cattleman’s Association. Southwind Farms included raising racehorses, cattle ranching and growing hay, which he did until his recent illness.
Mr. Gautreaux founded First Federal Savings and Loan in Rayne, served as Chamber of Commerce president and served on the Louisiana Seafood Board. He was a member of the Woodman of the World, Knights of Columbus in Mire and served as an usher for Church of the Assumption.
Survivors include his one daughter and son-in-law, Christine G. Foreman and Michael Foreman of Rayne; two lovely grandchildren, Christopher Michael, 10, and Madeline Annie, 9; one brother, Bud Gautreaux of Rayne; and three sisters, Bea G. Montgomery of Kaplan, Jeanette G. Beard of Rayne and Rosalie G. Thilborger of Covington.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Heinen Gautreaux; and his parents, Alcee J. Gautreaux and Leonia L. Gautreaux.
Pallbearers will be Judd Gautreaux, Shad Montgomery, Mark Millet, Eric Heinen, nephews, Ricky Heinen, godchild and Shannon Montgomery, godchild. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Thilborger, Mike Beard, Dr. Chad Millet, Paul Leonards, Ronnie Montgomery Jr., Mitch Montgomery and William Heinen, nephews.
Visitation will be observed from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will recite a rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.
CROWLEY - Alex Albert Thibo, 74, died Saturday, April 22, 2000, at Alexandria V.A. Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Old Crowley Cemetery. Winbush Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Elton Clementine Batiste Sr., 89, died Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Opelousas General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Burial will be held in Our Mother of Mercy Church Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.
Ada Marie
Garrick Bias
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at First Church of God in Christ for Ada Marie Garrick Bias, 55, who died at 11:55 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Reverend Alton Gatlin will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in West Crowley Cemetery.
Wake services will be held at the church from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2000.
Ada Marie Garrick Bias was born on July 20, 1944, in Crowley to the now late Vincent and Doris Garrick.
She attended Ross High School. She was employed by Capitol Manufacturing Company for 22 years, where she was a dedicated worker.
To the former union of Ada and Thomas Bias were born four children, Michelle, Gretchen, Thomas Jr. and Terrance.
She was a member of First Church of God in Christ, where she served as a Nursery Sunday School teacher for many years.
She will be remembered and cherished with love and adoration by children, grandchildren, siblings, other family members and friends.
As a daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and grandmother, in past and present capacities, she was committed and dedicated to family and family values. As a church worker, community member and friend, she was loyal and considerate. She was a compassionate humanitarian who loved to serve in whatever capacity she was needed.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Michelle Bias of Austin, Texas; Gretchen Bias Coner and her husband, Errol Coner of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Thomas Bias Jr. and his companion, Angela Guillory of Autstin Texas; and Terrance Bias of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jabari Coner, Marjanee’ Guillory-Bias, Shiasha Lyons, Trey Bias, Chelsey Mays, Jamila Coner and Nyeia Bias; six brothers, Hillman and Gerald Garrick of Crowley, Hayman Garrick of Iota, Lee Garrick of Englewood, Calif., Carol Garrick of Los Angeles, Calif., and Bobby Garrick of Chicago, Ill.; five sisters, her twin, Audrey Bernard of Crowley, Dorothy Melton of Harbor City, Calif., Leila Garrick of Lafayette, Caroline Jones of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Kerry Barnum of Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Garrick and Doris Garrick; three sisters, Geraldine G. Alexander, Thelma Garrick and Nettie Martin; two brothers, Kelly Garrick and Crosby Garrick.
Winbush Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William A. Odom Jr.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2000, at 2 p.m. in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille for William A. Odom Jr., 86, who died on Monday, April 24, 2000, at 7:15 p.m. in the Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette.
The Rev. Monsignor Charles A. Mallet of Lafayette will conduct the memorial services.
Survivors include his wife, Haidee Redlich Odom of Crowley; two sons, Owen Odom and his wife, Margot of Crowley and Kenneth M. Odom and his wife, Donna of New York; five grandchildren, Eric Odom, Michael Odom, Patrick Odom, Kevin Odom and Timothy Odom; one sister, Marion Knight of Lafayette; one brother, Dr. James Odom of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, William R. Odom; and one brother, Troy Odom.
A native of Oakdale and a resident of Crowley for 18 years, Mr. Odom was the son of the late William A. Odom Sr. and the former Katy Nash, both natives of Allen Parish.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Odom was employed by the State of Louisiana Child Welfare Department where he worked in the Support Enforcement Section. Formerly, he was employed by Continental Oil Co. and Treat-O-Lite Oil Treatment Co.
Mr. Odom was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Community of Crowley.
Visiting hours will be observed on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of services.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Odom’s name may be made to De La Salle Christian Brothers, 1522 Carmel Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin & Castille Funeral Home Inc. of Lafayette.
Hilda LeBlanc “Sweetpea” Rodgers
Funeral services will be held at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Delhomme Bertrand Chapel of The Flowers for Hilda M. “Sweetpea” Rodgers, 81, who died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Lafayette General Hospital. Reverend Monsignor Harry Benefiel will celebrate the Mass.
Interment
will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Mrs. Rodgers, the former Hilda “Sweetpea” LeBlanc, was a native of Crowley, the daughter of the late Alphee LeBlanc and the former Alice Mauboules. A graduate of St. Michael High School in Crowley, she then attended S.L.I., now U.L., where she was a member of the Red Jackets and Phi Mu Sorority. A resident of Lafayette since 1937, she taught at Spencer Business College and later at Southern Technical College, retiring after teaching for 20 years. Mrs. Rodgers was an active member of St. Jules Catholic Church, receiving the Honorius Denarius Award from the Bishop in 1997 for charity work she had done there; a Pink Lady at Lafayette General, serving over 1100 volunteer hours; loved Mardi Gras, serving on the Ladies Committee of the Krewe of Gabriel; a member of La Causerie, and had helped with the Lafayette High School PTA during her childrens’ years there.
Sweetpea lived her life to the fullest, loving her family, treasured friends and her church.
Mrs. Rodgers is survived by two sons and their wives, Tom and Carol Jackson Rodgers of Pensacola, Fla., and Robert and Evalyn Adams Rodgers of Lafayette; one daughter and her husband, Janice and Bill Bolivar of King’s Mountain, N.C.; two sisters, Louise L. Barbour of Crowley and Frances L. Johnson of Lake Charles; one brother and his wife, Leo and Jeanette LeBlanc of Crowley; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Paul (Thelma) LeBlanc of Crowley; and five grandchildren, Alison R. Walmsley of Savannah, Ga., Kimberly Rodgers of Baton Rouge, Calen Rodgers of Pensacola, Fla., Kyle Bolivar and Barrett Bolivar, both of King’s Mountain, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Rodgers; her second husband, Ernie Massimine; two brothers, Paul and Harvey LeBlanc; and a sister, Leona L. MacGregor.
A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations in her memory be made to St. Jules Catholic Church, American Heart Association or to your favorite charity.
Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
The funeral is under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette.
IOTA - Gladys Leckelt Louviere, 87, died at 10:14 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Jennings American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2000, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Iota. Burial will be held in Dietz Cemetery in Iota.
CHURCH POINT - Ms. Mary Theresa Malbrough, 58, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Doctors Hospital in Opelousas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Burial was held in Our Mother of Mercy Church Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT - Ms. Mary Theresa Malbrough, 58, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Doctors Hospital in Opelousas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Burial was held in Our Mother of Mercy Church Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.
CROWLEY - Chester Hanks, Sr., 62, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2000, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in Hanks Cemetery.
