March 2002 Obituaries and Death Notices from the Crowley Post Signal:
Barry L. Hearod
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2002 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Barry Lane Hearod, 47, who died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2002 as the result of a traffic accident. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota. A rosary will be tonight at 6 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Mausoleum. Survivors include his parents, William and Celia Young Hearod of Iota; one son, Benjamin Hearod of Crowley; two daughters, Hailey Hearod and Melanie Broussard of Iota; four nephews, Jason, Darren and Douglas LeJeune and Dr. Eric Prather; four nieces Jill Medeiros, Britney and Abbey Hebert and Alaina LeJeune; four great-nieces, Morgan, Maria and Greta Medeiros, and Natalie LeJeune, three sisters, Patricia H. LeJeune of Iota, Brenda H. Prather and her husband, Norman of Iota and Debra H. Hebert and her husband Mike of Iota. Mr. Hearod graduated from Iota High School in 1972. He then attended LSUE for three years and then obtained his Pharmacy degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly NLU), in 1979. He owned and operated Thrifty Way Pharmacy in Jennings for over 20 years. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and was well known for his generous gifts of time and money to many charitable causes.
Sister Henrietta Hebert, MHS
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1, 2002 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Bethany Chapel for Sister Henrietta Hebert, MHS, age 82, who died Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:15 p.m. in the Bethany MHS Health Care Center. Interment
will be in the Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Finley, Chaplain, Bethany MHS Health Care Center, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the services. Survivors include five brothers, Clifford Hebert of Abbeville, Rodney, Leroy, Wilfred and Wilson Hebert, all of Welsh; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Algole Hebert and Eula Hains Hebert; one brother, Nelson Hebert; and one sister, Mrs. Lorrie ÉDot¸ Ardoin. A native of Crowley, Sister Henrietta received a BA degree in English (Education) from USL and an MA degree in English and French from St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO. She was certified to teach high school English and French. Sisters Henrietta entered the Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament on June 5, 1935 and made Profession of Perpetual Vows on August 15, 1940. She taught high school for 31 years, 22 years at St. MichaelÄs in Crowley and 7 years at Annunciation in New Orleans. Sister Henrietta spent another 13 years serving the community as receptionist and secretary. When St. MichaelÄs opened the Christian Care Center, Sister Henrietta became involved and spent 10 years serving there. In February 1996 Sister Henrietta retired because of health problems and moved to Bethany MHS Health Care Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed at the Bethany Chapel on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. Honorary pallbearers are her five brothers, Clifford, Rodney, Leroy, Wilfred and Wilson Hebert. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Most Holy Sacrament, P.O. Box 90037, Lafayette, La. 70509. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette.
Hazel L. Guidry
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Hazel Lebert Guidry, 75, who died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 9:45 a.m. at Crowley Guest House. Father Joe Greenwell will officiate for the services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday evening and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and again Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. Survivors include five daughters, Laura Leleux of Houston, Carole Schexnaider of Crowley, Caroline Hebert of Crowley, Eva Guidry of Crowley and Juanita Iglinsky of Madison, Ga.; one son, Essie Guidry Jr. of Porter, TX.; one sister, Florence Oliver of Rayne; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Guidry was preceded in death by her husband Essie Guidry, Sr., her parents, Louis Hebert, Jr. and Oneline Matte Lebert and three sisters, Anita Lebert, Mary Gary and Iva Meche. Mrs. Guidry was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Henry W. Abshire
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Henry W. Abshire, 85, who died Friday, March 29 at 7:29 p.m. at Crowley American Legion Hospital. Father Joe Greenwell will officiate for the services. A rosary will be offered in prayer at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery. Visitation is today from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday at 8 a.m. until the time of services at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. Survivors include one son, Lawrence Abshire of Crowley; one grandson, Joey James Abshire and his wife Theresa; two great-grandsons, Justin and Jason Abshire and a very special friend, Angela Sue Amie. Mr. Abshire was a retired plumber and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Most recently Mr. Abshire worked as a St. MichaelÄs school crossing guard at Northern Avenue.
Hilda M. Simar
IOTA - Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Hilda Ritter Miller Simar, 86, who died Saturday, March 30 at Crowley Guest House. Fr. David Broussard will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3-8 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be recited today at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include one daughter, Georgella M. Curtis of Austin, TX; two sisters, Eva Rose R. Hinchee and Bernadine R. Daigle both of Jennings; two brothers, Berchmans Ritter and Leon Ritter both of Iota; four grandchildren, Thomas Glenn Brown, Roxanne Richard, Tammy Marie Brown and James Bryan Brown; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alex, Shawn, Nicholas, Lisa and Steven, one great great-grandson, Ethan. Mrs. Simar was preceded in death by her parents Butler Anthony and Ella LeJeune Ritter, her first husband, George Leo Miller, her second husband, Jonathan T. Miller, one daughter, Judith Ann Miller and one son, Alvin Gene Miller. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GUEYDAN – Roger Blaine Bouley, 47, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2002 at his residence in Gueydan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Gueydan Cemetery.
Eva Doucet Pousson
IOTA - Funeral services were held Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Eva Doucet Pousson, 90, who died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 5:55 p.m. at her residence in Egan. Fathers David Broussard and Donald Pousson co-celebrated the funeral services. The Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday and burial was in the St. Joseph Mausoleum. Survivors include two sons, Shelton Pousson and his wife Betty of Egan, Dale Pousson and his wife Marguerite of Egan; one daughter, Cherlyn Pousson of Lafayette, three grandchildren, Donna P. Hebert, Karen P. Leonards and Shelly Pousson, seven great-grandchildren, Kyle, John, Layne, Katelyn, Phillip, Garrett and Ashlyn. Mrs. Pousson was preceded in death by her husband, John Irvin Pousson, her parents, Zim and Julia Gotte Doucet; three sisters, Alice Pousson, Madeline LeJeune and Maria LeJeune and one brother, Drazimond Doucet. Mrs. Pousson was a resident of Egan and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America. In her earlier years she was very involved in 4-H and she also loved plants. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota was in charge of arrangements.
Donatile Abshire Cormier
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Donatile Abshire Cormier, 96, who died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Bayou Village Nursing Home in Crowley.
The Rev. Joe Greenwell will officiate for the services. A rosary will be offered in prayer ar 6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of the services.
Survivors include one daughter, Deanna C. LeJeune of Crowley; one son, Leroy Cormier of Cade; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Eula Lapoint Abshire; her husband, Louis Cormier; one son, Nelson Cormier; one daughter, Nolian C. Istre; two granddaughters, Debbie Istre and Cynthia Istre; one grandson, Daniel Cormier, and two great grandsons, Heath Trahan and Adam Champagne.
Pallbearers include her grandsons, Ray Istre, Kenneth Istre, Mike Cormier, Lee Cormier, Steven LeJeune Jr. and Louis LeJeune.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT – Mrs. Nolton (Mary Edna) Cormier, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point. Guidry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
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CHURCH POINT – James Barry Leger, 43, died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Doctors Hospital in Opelousas. Memorial services and funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.
Lillie Pearl Harmon Babineaux
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Crowley for Lillie Pearl Harmon Babineaux, 41, who died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Visitation will be held Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church until the time of the services. Burial will be in the Methodist Cemetery in Branch. Survivors include her mother, Elnora H. Harmon of Crowley; her husband, Hayward Babineaux of Rayne; two sons, Hayward J. Harmon of Germany and James A. Harmon of Crowley; six sisters, Naomi Jackson of Lafayette, and Ida Patton, Antionette Harmon, Kattie Harmon, Linda F. Harmon and Andreal L. Harmon, all of Crowley; three brothers, John H. Christman, Louis Harmon Jr. and Joseph J. Harmon, all of Crowley; a special friend, Warren Hayes of Crowley; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Harmon Sr. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Maxie Antoine Trahan
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2002, at a Mass of Christian Burial, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley for Maxie Antoine Trahan, 80, who died at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness. Interment
will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. The Monsignor Fred Swenson will officiate at the services. Music will be provided by members of the St. Michael Church Choirs under the direction of L.J. Dailey with Esther Trahan as organist. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Danna, Wes Bertrand, Maxie Trahan, Bill Trahan, Michael DeCuir, Benny DeCuir, Bradley DeCuir, and Tommy Chaisson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Bennett of Baton Rouge and Gene Hoffpauir of Lafayette. Born in Vermilion Parish, Mr. Trahan moved to Crowley in 1947. He was owner and operator of Maxie's Paint and Body Shop and Mr. Fog Pest Control until his retirement. An avid restorer of antique automobiles and furniture, Mr. Trahan was a member of the Evangeline Chapter of the Antique Automobile Clubs of America and a Master Judge. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marie Hebert Trahan; a daughter, Glenda T. Danna and husband Jerry of Crowley; two sons, Larry Trahan and wife Esther of Crowley and John Trahan and wife Denise of Rayne; a sister, Annie Lou Hollier of Cow Island; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Trahan and Honoria Hebert Trahan. Visitation will be observed from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight and 8 a.m. until the time of services Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Mrs. Trahan's family is grateful for the care given to him during his illness by Donzetta Joseph. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Nolton (Mary Edna) Cormier
CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Nolton (Mary Edna) Cormier, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point. Guidry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Joseph Victoria
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2002, at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church for Robert Joseph Victoria, 48, who died Thursday, March 14, at 8:30 p.m. at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Pastor Donald R. Burnette will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in the South Crowley Cemetery. Visitation will be observed on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Victoria of Crowley; two daughters, Chrystal V. Alexander of Crowley and Tessica R. Victoria of Lafayette; one son, Denarius Glover of Lafayette; five sisters, Elaine E. Hawthorne, Mrs. Charles G. (Linda W.) Eaglin, Judith A. Victoria, Pamela R. Victoria and Candace L. Victoria, all of Crowley; three granddaughters, Briana Compton of Crowley, Keana Victoria and Tiana Prejean of Lafayette; four nieces, one nephew, and two great nephews, all of Crowley. He is preceded in death by his father, Lucius Joseph Victoria. Victoria was a veteran of the Viet Nam War where he served for four years in the United States Marines. He attended Lany College in Oakland, Calif., where he received a degree in welding. He also served as a faithful member, usher and member of the MenÄs Choir of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Syrie Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Wilson P. Cormier
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Wilson P. Cormier, 78, who died Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 a.m. at his residence. Officiating for the services will be Fr. Joseph Greenwell. Burial will be in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Lyons Point. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of the service. A rosary will be recited Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca C. Hayes of Hoyt, Kan., Roxanne C. Hayes and Vivian Cormier, both of Holton, Kan; three sons, Rodney Cormier and Bruce Cormier of Soldier, Kan. and Wade Cormier of Mayette, Kan.; three stepdaughters, Vickie L. Kibodeaux, Phyllis L. Cormier and Karen L. Constantin, all of Crowley; two stepsons, Ronnie LeBeouf and Jeff LeBeouf of Crowley; one brother, Hodo Cormier of Lyons Point; 31 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mr. Cormier retired from the United State Air Force in 1963 having served his country for 20 years. He served six years in the Air Force Reserves after retirement. Upon his retirement, he and his family moved to Soldier, Kan., where he farmed from 1963 to 1970, at which time, he moved to Crowley. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6720 of Crowley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Cormier; his parents, Odelon and Thelma Fontenot Cormier; one brother, Rufford Cormier; one stepson, Ruston LeBeouf Jr.; and one granddaughter, Mica LeBeouf. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Gloria Gladys Hoffman Lina
HOUMA - Gloria Gladys Hoffman Lina, 77, a native of Rayne and resident of Houma, died at 2:34 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2002. Visitation was from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Robert P. Lina, James L. Lina of Houma and Ronald H. Lina of Lafayette; two daughters, Joanna L. Breaux of Covington and Rita L. Fremin of Thibodaux; one brother, Harvey Hoffman of Hammond; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Lina Jr.; her parents, Leon Hoffman Sr. and Theresa Sinitiere Hoffman; one son, Richard Lina; three brothers, Leon Hoffman Jr., Ronald Hoffman and Donald Hoffman; and one sister, Lorraine H. Day. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was a homemaker.
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Anthony Caro
LAKE ARTHUR - Anthony Jermoe Caro, 20, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2002 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22 at Matthew and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings.
John W. Hargrave
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church for John Wilbert Hargrave, 69, who died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at his residence in Crowley. Burial will be in Hanks Cemetery in Morse. A rosary will be recited tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home with Fr. Albert Nunez. Survivors include one sister, Edith H. Thibodeaux of Morse and one brother, Freddie Hargrave of Crowley along with a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Hargrave was preceded in death by his parents, Bazile and Camilla Hargrave, two sisters, Eve Cormier and Evia Simon and one brother, Wilfred Hargrave. Mr. Hargrave was a retired flagman for the Department of Transportation and Development for the State of Louisiana. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ella Mae Monceaux
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Ella Mae Monceaux, 86, who died at LaBonne Maison Nursing Home in Crowley on Monday, March 18, 2002 at 7:30 a.m. Officiating the service will be Fr. Joe Greenwell. The visitation will be observed Monday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Survivors include a son, Leo Monceaux of Crowley; six grandchildren, Rikki Ann Kilmer, April Whittington, Bridget Clark, Jeff Moneaux, Michelle Tanne Hill and Caroline Monceaux; one brother, Clopha Prejean; one sister, Opelia Guidry; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dulphee Monceaux; one son, C.A. Monceaux; and her parents, Ada Matthews and Clarville Prejean. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a life time member of the Ladies Altar Society. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Allen Roy Pelly
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at First Church of Christ for Allen Roy Pelly, 72, who died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. Mr. Jack Harris will officiate for the services. The visitation will be observed Wednesday from 3-10 p.m., and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pauline O. Pelly of Jennings; two sons, Wayne Allen Pelly and his wife Pam of Kennewick, Wash., and Charles Daniel Pelly and his wife Marilou of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Ruthe Ellen Willingham of Tucson, Ariz., Susan Maria Allen and her husband Glenn of Baton Rouge, and Cynthia Joanne Cook and her husband William Jeffrey of Parma Heights, Ohio; two sisters, Lerdie P. Taylor of Sweet Lake, and Rosa Mae LePrettre of Riceville; and, six grandchildren. Mr. Pelly was a native of Mermentau Cove and a resident of Jennings. He recently retired from Acadiana Bottling in Lafayette. Fishing was his passion. Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings has been entrusted with the arrangements.
John Clarence Clement, Sr.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove for John Clarence Clement, Sr., 65, who died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at his residence. Father Donald Pousson officiated for the services. Visitation was held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Survivors include one son, John C. Clement, Jr., of DeRidder; his father, Donician Clement of Crowley; five brothers, Walter Clement of New Iberia, and Chester Clement, Edward Clement, Wilbur Clement and Ernest Clement, all of Morse; two sisters, Rena Mae Istre of Mermentau Cove, and Mary LaPoint of Crowley; two grandchildren, Ruth A. Clement and David Schexnayder. Mr. Clement was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Clement; and, one son, James ÉTony¸ Clement. Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.
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CHURCH POINT ˙ Pierre “Pete” Thibodeaux, 86, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Opelousas General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment
will be in the church cemetery #2 under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home.
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SOUR LAKE, TEXAS - Agnes S. Louviere, 93, oriinally of the Kaplan-Crowley area, died Monday, March 18, 2002. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at Broussard Funeral Home in Sour Lake.
Dulva D. Miller
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Dulva D. Miller, 88, who died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2002 at his residence in Lafayette. Rev. Ira Robinson will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Fountain Memorial Mausoleum. Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from 2 until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy A. Miller of Lafayette; one son, Benny Miller and his wife, Phyllis; two step-daughters, Joann Dommert and her husband, Ronald of Egan, and Yvonne Oliver and her husband, Dayton of New Iberia; one brother, Hillman Miller of Church Point; one sister, Jettie Richard of Church Point; six step-grandchildren; 10 step-great grandchildren; and, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Artlous Miller; his mother, Barbara Miller; a brother, Jimmy Miller; his first wife, Lois Richey Miller; and, two sons. Mr. Miller was born in Acadia Parish and was a resident of Lafayette for 20 years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Marine Corp. He was a retired teacher and coach in Acadia Parish. Mr. Miller loved sports and fishing. He was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Singley will provide special music for the service. Pallbearers will include Scott Hebert, John Bellon, ÉSam¸ Ronald Dommert, Steve Menard, Kenny Richard and Clifford K. Ewing. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence E. Hoffpauir Jr.
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Lawrence E. Hoffpauir Jr., 74, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Hugh Wallis and Mr. Clinton Duke will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 8 a.m. until the time of the services Wednesday. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hoffpauir died at 12:57 a.m. Monday, March 18, in a local hospital. He was a native of Crowley and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He served as an usher and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles. Hoffpauir was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in World War II. He was retired from South Central Bell Telephone Company after many years of service. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Walterine McCoy Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; one son, Larry Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; one daughter, Donna Hudspeth of Dallas; one sister, Deanna Habetz of Crowley; one brother, Buddy Hoffpauir of Crowley; and five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lake Charles Building Fund. Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.
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Verlon V. Smith, 72, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at his residence in Rayne. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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FRANKLIN - Wayne T. Welch Sr., 84, formerly of Crowley, died Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Funeral services were held Monday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at IbertÄs Mortuary. Burial was in Franklin Cemetery under the direction of IbertÄs Mortuary of Franklin.
Morris 'Bruce' Broussard
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 18, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church for Morris ÉBruce¸ Broussard, 66, who died at 5:49 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2002 at his residence. Rev. Albert Nunez will officiate for the services. The visitation will be observed Sunday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., and on Monday from 8 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Abshire Cemetery Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Menard Broussard; three sons, Cedric Broussard of Baton Rouge, Chris Broussard of Lafayette, and Brandon Broussard of Crowley; four daughters, Cynthia B. Beard of Houston, Catherine B. Morgan of Moss Bluff, Jackie B. Broussard of Crowley and Johnnette B. Menard of Lafayette; seven step children, Paul Miller, Cynthia Guillory, Cheri Loftin, Timothy Miller, Kerry Miller, Candice Boutin, and Shawn Gaspard; three sisters, Joy Breaux and Joyce Henry, both of Lafayette, and Diane Reyna of Houston; 11 grand children, five great-grandchildren, and 16 step grandchildren. Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by his father, Sydney ÉCho Cho¸ Broussard; his mother, Irene Richard Broussard; and, one sister, Lois Simon. The pall bearers will be Chris Chargualaf, Mark Morgan, Matthew Koons, Walter Broussard, Carlton Loftin, Paul Miller, Kerry Miller and Karlo Broussard. ÉBruce¸ was a farmer in his early years, then became a carpenter until he fell sick. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and family who send their love and prayers. May he rest in peace. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Emma Robbins Short Dupuis
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Emma Robbins Short Dupuis, 94, who died Monday, March 4, 2002, at Crowley American Legion Hospital. Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday. Burial was in the Old Crowley Cemetery with Rev. Bob Hollis officiating. Survivors include four daughters, Pharaby Branscome, Sandra Core and husband Byron, Sara Bertrand and husband Ron, and Diane Faulk; one brother, Sigmond Robbins; one sister, Eola Colton; six grandchildren, Tom Pearl and wife Barbara, Maurie Pearl, Keith Core and wife Brenda, Brad Core and wife Sharon, Sandy Duhe and husband Brad and Michael Bertrand; five great grandchildren; three nephews, Stanton Nash, Lowell Starns and James Hyde Robbins; and, five nieces, Colleen Deckard, Teddy Jean Greenwald, Sally Roberts, Karen Ferguson and Barbara Schneider. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Col. Thompson Short and Andre Dupuis; two sisters and five brothers; her parents, James and Sarah Farris Robbins; one grandchild, Cheryl Lynn Faulk; one great grandchild, Joseph Keith Core; two half sisters; a nephew, Charles Starns; and, a beloved companion, Mary ÉMi Mi¸ Mitchell. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.
Edward Albert 'Ed' Henry
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Edward Albert 'Ed' Henry, 64, who died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Father James Nguyen officiated for the services. Visitation was observed Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary was prayed at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Interment
was in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Rayne. Survivors include his wife, Nelda R. Henry of Crowley; one stepson, Trey Broussard of Houston; one sister, Helen Henry of DeRidder; one sister-in-law, Janell M. Henry of Rayne; one brother-in-law, Evans Touchet of DeRidder; four nephews, Mike Henry of Rayne, Joey Touchet of California, John Touchet of Corpus Christi, Texas and Michael Touchet of DeRidder; five nieces, Jeannie H. Petitjean of Birmingham, Ala., Josie Henry of Rayne, Vickie Leferink of Naples, Fla., Susan H. LeBlanc of Atlanta, Ga., and Deborah Henry of Vicksburg, Miss.; numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Henry; one brother, Eugene Henry, and one sister, Marie H. Touchet. Mr. Henry was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the Army; after which, he served as band director at Midland High School for over 30 years. He also served on the board of directors and was a past president of the Acadiana Sportsman League. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley was entrusted with the arrangements.
CROWLEY - Morris 'Bruce' Broussard, 66, died Friday, March 15, 2002 at his residence in Crowley. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church with date and time pending. Burial will be in the Abshire Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Lauren Elizabeth Taylor Welch
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, March 15, at Woodlawn Cemetery for Lauren Elizabeth Taylor Welch, infant, who died Monday, March 11, 2002, at American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Rev. Loyd Singley, pastor of Northside Assembly of God, officiated for the services. Survivors include her mother, Shantel Welch; her father, Marcus Sonnier; one sister, Katelyn Welch; one step-brother, Tanner Sonnier; her maternal grandparents, Dale and Marlene Welch; one aunt, Chasity Welch; and, two uncles, Cody and Cory Welch. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Louis “Junior” Pizzolatto
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Louis “Junior” Pizzolatto, 73, who died suddenly at his residence in Crowley on March 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday. Father Joe Steffes will officiate for the service. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Louis Pizzolatto III and his wife Lisa of Lafayette; one daughter, Beth Pizzolatto of Crowley; two special granddaughters, Jamie Lynn Dupuis and Kaye Ann Pizzolatto; one sister, Lena Wale; two brothers, Angelo and Richard Pizzolatto, all of Crowley. ÉUncle Junior¸ leaves numerous nieces and nephews who he loved greatly. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Donella Nugent Pizzolatto; his parents, Louis Sr. and Leona Pizzolatto; one sister, Mamie Hoffpauir, and one brother, Charlie. He retired as a postal carrier after many hard working years. He also coached for the Redemptorist Catholic School Athletic Program and the Crowley Recreation Department for numerous years. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
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RAYNE - John F. Menard, 57, died Monday, March 11, 2002 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Lafayette. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.
Emma Lofton Shelton
GILBERT - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lofton Shelton, 89, of Gilbert were held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Gilbert with Rev. Keith Stevens and Rev. Woodson McGuffee officiating. Burial was in the Chase Cemetery in Chase. Mrs. Shelton died Saturday, March 9, at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Survivors include two sons and their spouses, Marshall Shelton and Patti Reeves and Marion (Bubbie) Shelton of Winnsboro; one daughter, Katie Shelton Chiasson and her husband Larry of Crowley; two sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Cuney of Gilbert and Mrs. Walter Penny of Baton Rouge; her grandchildren, Billy and Carla Shelton, Jamie and Carol Shelton, Angie Shelton Snuggs and husband Todd, Chris and Rachel Chiasson, and Heather Chiasson and husband Russell; her great-grandchildren, Emily and Noah Shelton, Lacie and Joey Snuggs, Mallory, Megan and C.J. Chiasson, Lillie and Tyler Poe, and Madison Kathryn Chiasson; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Shelton. She and her husband were the owners of Corner Grocery Store in Gilbert. She retired after 15 years of services from the Chase District office of the La. Dept. of Transportation and Development. She was very active in community affairs, including Charter President of the Gilbert WomanÄs Club, board member of the Franklin Parish Council on Aging, and held every office in the Franklin Parish Extension Homemakers. She competed in the Sr. Olympics, both locally and state-wide, and was a very active member of the Gilbert First Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary and taught Sunday school for many years. Pall bearers include Johnny and Bill Lofton, Billy and Jamie Shelton, Chris Chiasson, Todd Snuggs and Chad Ferguson. Honorary pall bearers were Hugh Priest Jr., Glenn Carroll and Walter Shelton Jr. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church in Gilbert. Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro was in charge with the arrangements.
Grace Lee Henry
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10 a.m. in Northside Assembly of God Church for Grace Lee Henry, 64, who died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at her residence in Crowley. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of the services. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Loyd Singley, pastor, presiding. She is survived by one son, Kurt McClelland of Youngsville; two daughters, Debbie Broussard of Gueydan and Regina Bertrand of Crowley; one sister, Helen Gilbert of Ohio; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by one son, Steve McClelland; her parents, William and Elia Henry; three brothers, Daniel Henry, Aubrey LaCombe and Emery Savoy; and one grandchild, Jordan McClelland. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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CROWLEY- De’Andrea Tremaine Zenon, age 5, died Friday, March 8, 2002 at DoctorÄs Hospital of Opelousas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Owens-Thomas Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the South Crowley Cemetery.
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RAYNE ˙ Mrs. Cheryl M. Seaux, 52, died Friday, March 8, 2002 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the request of the family under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.
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CHURCH POINT - Ver-non (Joe) LeBlanc, 52, died Friday, March 8, 2002 at his home in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Church Point under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point. Burial will be at Bellevue Memorial Park.
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CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Albah Jeanise, the former Amy Thibodeaux, 88, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at her residence in Church Point. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in the Chapel at Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery No. 1.
Johnny George
Funeral services for Johnny George, 46, of Lafayette, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Crowley. Burial will be in the South Crowley Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Sadlier will officiate. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church. Mr. George died Wednesday March 6, 2002. He was a native of Crowley. Survivors include his wife, Linette Jeoffroy of Lafayette; three daughters, Shyri Lewis, Jecquil Martin and Keisha Robinson, all of Crowley; four sons, Marcus Morgan of Newport News, Va., Johnny G. Milstead of Dallas, and Johnathan and Jarvis Martin, both of Crowley; three sisters, Vernice Angel of Crowley, Vera Tigue of Atoka, Tenn., and Linda Schexnayder of Riverside, Calif.; five brothers, Dalton George of Charlotte, N.C., Nolan and Merving George, both of Los Angeles, Irvin George of Riverside, Calif., and Nathan George of Columbia, S.C.; and seven grandchildren. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Dale H. Simon
Funeral services will be held in St. MichaelÄs Catholic Church Monday, March 4, 2002 for Mrs. Dale Hebert Simon, 80, who died Thursday, February 28, 202 at American Legion Hospital. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with Fr. James B. Nguyen officiating. A rosary will be recited tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Simon was a member of the Reed American Legion Unit and a parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church. She was an avid lover of Cajun Culture, liked visiting family and friends along with going to festivals, French music and praying the Rosary. Survivors include her husband, Alton Simon of Crowley; three sons and their wives, James Olan and Anna Marie Hebert of Crowley, Darrell and Earline Hebert of Shreveport and Ronald Wayne and Marie Louise Hebert of Lafayette; two daughters, Renella Hebert of Montana and Murleen and her husband David Chester of Crowley; one brother, Robert LeJeune of Brookhaven, Mississippi; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Simon was preceded in death by her husbands, Cleveland Joseph Hebert and MUrphy Hebert, one grandson, Ronald Wayne Hebert, Jr. and her parents, Sostens and Eveline LeJeune. Visitation will be observed from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and again Monday from 8 a.m.until the time of services.
Theresa Miller Roy
IOTA -Funeral services for Theresa Miller Roy, 93, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David Broussard will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery here. Visitation began at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota at 2 p.m. Tuesday and continued until 10 p.m. Visitation resumed from 8 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday. A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Roy died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, at Bayou Village Nursing Home in Crowley. Survivors include two sons, Robert Roy and Russell Roy, both of Lake Charles; one daughter, Sally Roy LeJeune of Iota; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Roy; her parents, Euda Bellard and Ozema Miller; one son, Wilbert Roy; one granddaughter, Pat Richard; and 14 brothers and sisters. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Iota. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota is in charge of arrangements.
CHURCH POINT - John G. “Johnny” Latiolais, 79, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at Opelousas General Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Loyd 'Sonny' Earl Simar
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Loyd 'Sonny' Earl Simar, 77, of Jennings are scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2002 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Msgr. James Gaddy, Rev. Mark Derise and Rev. Kenneth Mayne officiating. A rosary was said Monday evening at 7 p.m. by Rev. Mark Derise. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum. Visitation was held Monday from 2:30 to 11 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of the services. A native of Longville and a resident of Jennings, he was an Air Force veteran of World War II and served in the European Theater. He was a past Acadia Parish School Board member. Simar was a retired oilfield worker and has been an independent oil producer in Evangeline for over 30 years. He owned and operated Evangeline Oilfield Supply and L&L Oil Company. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Evangeline where he was a lector, minister of Communion, and council member. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and was a former member of the 'Waffle House Coffee Club.' His hobby was woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Loah B. Simar of Jennings; five sons, Wayne Simar and wife Linda of Lafayette, Dale Simar and wife Bonnie of Altair, Texas, Steve Simar and wife Kathy of Evangeline, Danny Simar and wife Janice of Evangeline, and Edwin Simar and wife Shannon of Evangeline; three daughters, Phoebe Miller and husband Lynn of Evangeline, Lucinda Lopez and husband Carl of Evangeline, and Lisa Hebert and husband Darryl of Iota; his step-mother, Elia 'Blackie' Simar of Evangeline; one brother, Charles ÉBuddy¸ Simar of Evangeline; three half-brothers, Lynn Simar of Lafayette, Milton Simar of Iota and Jay Simar of Evangeline; four sisters, Ruth Simar of Jennings, Evelyn ÉPal¸ Johnson of Jennings, Lois Harpin of Jennings, and Lucille 'Dee Dee' Stoute of Evangeline; one half-sister, Judy Fuselier of Jennings; 30 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. Pall bearers include Codey Fontenot, Derek Fontenot, Ryan Simar, Todd Simar, Steve Simar and Lynn Simar. Honorary pall bearers are Charles 'Buddy' Simar and Milton Simar. Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings has been entrusted with the arrangements.
RAYNE - Elmae Leger Guilbeau, 82, of Lafayette died Monday, Mar. 4, 2002 at the Medical Center of Southwest in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 6, at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Burial will be in the Assumption Cemetery in Mire. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne has been entrusted with the arrangements.
HARVEY - Allen Oran McSherry, 85, of New Orleans and native of Midland, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 9, in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Interment
will be privately held at the Crowley Cemetery at a later date.
CROWLEY - Jonathan VonKeith Martin Jr., infant, died Mar. 1, 2002 at Crowley American Legion Hospital. Funeral services was held Monday, Mar. 4, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.
Steven J. McClelland
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Northside Assembly of God Church for Steven James McClelland, 44, who died Thursday, February 28, 2002 in Crowley. Officiating for the services was Rev. Loyd Singley. Burial was held in Woodland Cemetery with full military services. Survivors include one daughter, Deanie Elizabeth McClelland of Crowley; his mother, Grace Henry of Crowley; one son, Levon McClelland of Colorado; two sisters, Debbie M. Broussard and her husband, Craig of Gueydan and Regina Bertrand of Crowley; and one brother, Kurt McClelland and his wife, Gail of Youngsville. He was preceded in death by his father, James McClelland and a nephew, Jordy McClelland. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Pallbearers were Kurt McClelland, Jeremy McClelland, Hal Morgan, O.P. Simon, Trey Simon and Keith Cormier. Honoray pallbearer was Craig Broussard. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Elia 'Choun' Menard Robert
RAYNE - Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mrs. Elia 'Choun' Menard Robert, 84, who died at 8:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Our Lady of the Oaks Guest Home in Lafayette. Father Thomas Vu officiated the funeral mass and gave a very counseling homily. Mrs. Robert is survived by a daughter, Ella Mae Robert Thibodeaux and her spouse, Anatole; two sisters, Mary Louise M. Thibodeaux ad Lena Menard Walker of Rayne; one brother, Antoine Menard of Rayne; one grandson, Johnny Thibodeaux of Lafayette; two great grandsons, Jeremy Thibodeaux and Bradley Thibodeaux. She is preceded in death by her husband, Octave Robert; an infant sons, Johnny Robert; a grandson, Emery Thibodeaux; her parents, Dominic and Emily Smith Menard; one sister, Odelia M. Pellissier; and five brothers, Leonard, Jules, Elias, Alton and Nolton Menard. For the funeral mass, Cynthia Miller recited the readings. Gift bearers were her three nieces, Dorothy P. Glynn, Rose Mary P. Glynn and Marie M. Habetz. Pall bearers were Johnny Thibodeaux, Bradley Thibodeaux, Frank Menard, Dominic Menard, Alton Menard Jr. and Keith Meche. Honorary pall bearers were Frank Pellissier Jr. and Bob Aiken. ÉTaunte Choun,¸ as she was known, will be remembered for her kindness and love of her family. She made the best home-made bread and bread pudding, and in turn, give to her family. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Joseph Levi “Johnny” Rivers
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 11 a .m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Joseph “Johnny Rivers” Levi Rivers, 80, who died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at 3:21 a.m. at Our Lady Of Lourdes in Lafayette.
Pastors Jeff Ables and David Baudoin of Bethel Assembly of God will officiate for the services. Special music will be provided by Russell Linscombe. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to service time.
Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Ethel Rivers of Crowley; one daughter, Judy Rivers of Logans Port, Ga.; two stepsons, Ted Dietz and David Dietz, both of Crowley; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Dietz and Darlene Trahan, both of Crowley; one sister, Lena Leger of Church Point; one brother, Gervis Riviere.
Pallbearers will be Leon Leger, Gene Meyers, Ted Dietz Sr., Ted Dietz Jr., Buster Leger, John Odonnell, Brandon Broussard and Johnathon Broussard.
Mr. Rivers was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Lafayette. He was a Veteran of World War II serving his country as a lieutenant and pilot in the U.S. Navy. While serving his country, he received the Purple Heart and numerous other medals.
After he returned from the Navy, he worked 40 years in the oil field as an electrical engineer.
He then delivered the Crowley Post-Signal.
Mr. Rivers was preceded in death by his parents, Armas and Josephine Riviere; two brothers; Leroy and Eli Riviere; and two sisters, Leda Addison and Mary Dupuis.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.
