2001 April Obits

RAYNE — Maureen Anne Lagrange, 54, of Lafayette died Friday, April 27, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Burial was in the Leger Cemetery in Rayne. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE — Adelicia Guidry, 100, of Rayne died Friday, April 27, 2001, at the Rayne Guest Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today, Sunday, April 29, in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

CROWLEY — Edward Spencer, 81, of Crowley died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Christian Villa Nursing Home in Crowley. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Crowley. Burial will be in the West Crowley Cemetery. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home, Crowley Branch, is in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE — Claude Cormier, 55, of Rayne will be buried with services on Monday April 30, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Assumption Church in Mire. Burial will be in the Assumption Cemetery in Mire. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

Kearney Joseph Richard
Funeral services will be held today, Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. Louis Richard officiating for Kearney Joseph Richard, 54, who died at 7:26 p.m. Firday April 27, 2001, at the American Legion Hosptial. Burial will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Rayne La.
A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. on Saturday with visitation on Saturday from 4 until 10 p.m., and on Sunday from 8 a.m. until time of service.
Survivors include one daughter Ashley Marie Richard of Crowley; three brothers, Ivy, Curtis and Purvis Paul Richard all of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovey and Agnes Gautreaux Richard; and a brother, Joey Joseph Richard.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.
Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eunice G. Guillot
RAYNE — Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. O.J. Breaux officiating for Eunice Guidry Guillot, 91, who died Thursday April 28, 2001, at the Rayne Guest Home.
Survivors include one daughter and her husband Norma Jean and James F. Landry of Crowley; six grandchildren, Gwendolyn Jo Landry of Houston, Joel Ellis and his wife Darlene Gaspard Landry of Crowley, Fay Alison (Missy) and her husband Danny Smith of Deridder, Mona Lynn L. and her husband Kenny Williams of Brusley, Michael Jude and his wife Michelle Mire of Biloxi, Miss., Cheryle Ann and her husband Suire of DeRidder; 13 great grandchidren, Andrew Higginbotham and Logan Wilson Gregg, Joey, Blaine, and Tyler Landry, Amber and Mandy Smith, Brent and Tricia Williams, Claire and Michael Jude Landry II, and Todd S. and Courtney Suire.
“Maw Maw” Guillot was preceded in death her husband Wilson J. Guillot.
Pallbearers were Joel and Michael and Joey Landry, Kenny Williams, Danny Smith, and Todd Suire.
Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home.

Ethelyn McMillin Caillouet
SOUTH PARIS — Ethelyn McMillin Caillouet, 81, died at Stephens Memorial Hospital Thursday, April 26, 2001. She had been a patient at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris for the past 3 1/2 years.
Born at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of John J. and Virginia Edgerly McMillin on March 10, 1920, Ethelyn move to Bethel in 1923 where she attended Bethel schools graduating from Gould Academy in 1940.
In 1940, she went to work at the South Portland, Maine, Shipyard for two years, from there she joined the U.S. Army as a WAC, where she spent two years of military duty. She married Francis H. Caillouet in 1944, who was also in the Army, he died in 1977.
They soon left the military and moved to Louisiana, where she lived for 37 years and raised her family of four children. Upon the death of her husband, she spent her summers in Bethel and winters with her children in Louisiana. She also worked for the Forrest Service for 10 years cleaning camp grounds.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church in Bethel, the Mundt-Allen Post 81. Mrs. Caillouet enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and working in her flower gardens.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia and her husband C.E. Richardson, of Texas, Brenda and her husband Brady Manual of Louisiana; two sons, Keith and wife Pat Caillouet of Texas, Brian and his wife Rene Caillouet, of Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Sean Richardson, Courtney Caillouet, Paige Caillouet, Jason Manual, Heather Radigan, Amanda Thompson, Amy Fuller and David Caillouet; six great grandchildren, Ryan, Colton, Savanna, McRae, Samantha and Daniel; four sisters, Edna Curtis of West Paris, Kay McMillin of Bethel, Jo Monahan of Bethel and Nikki Miller of Berkeley, Calif.
She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Roderick and Frederick McMillin; and her twin sister Evelyn Merrill.

CHURCH POINT — Marie L. Johnson, 87, of Church Point died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, at Our Mother of Merch Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Carl A. Hetzel, Sr.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church for Carl A. Hetzel, Sr., 72, who died at 1:31 a.m. Friday, April 27 at Lafayette General Hospital. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery and a rosary was recited Friday evening at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Fr. Louie Richard conducted the services.
Hetzel, a longtime Acadia Parish farmer, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after serving the military during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and American Legion Post 15.
Survivors include his three sons and their daughters, Carl A. Hetzel, Jr. of Crowley and Mark K., Mark W. Hetzel of Crowley and Jackie, and Eric P. Hetzel of Crowley and Catherine; three daughters and their husbands, Valerie Fabacher and Francis of Iota and Lynn Ann Arceneaux and Freddie of Meaux; one sister, Shirley Reed of Iota; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Hetzel was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Marguerite Hetzel, his wife, Regina Jagfeld Hetzel and a granddaughter, Caitlin Hetzel.
Pallbearers will be William Carl Hetzel, Dwight Arceneaux, David Fabacher and Micah Fabacher.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Catherine “Cat” Clement
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Catherine “Cat” Clement, 41, who died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at University Medical Center a lengthy illness.
Father Richard Sadlier will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in South Crowley Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m. at the church until the time of services.
She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Ella Mae Clement; one brother-in-law, Morris Landry of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Elrita Larry of Oakland and Annette Clement of Crowley; two brothers, Anthony Clement of Morse and Gregory Clement of Oakland; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; and a special friend, Clarence “Ray Ray” Melancon.
Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Vial Thibodeaux Sr., 72, the former Anna Louise Guidry, died on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services will be he held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE - Paul Elton LeJeune, 76, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette on Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 27, at St, Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Mausoleum. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

LeOscar Mire
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for LeOscar Mire, 95, who died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Crowley Guest Home.
Deacon Rodless Leleux will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Lyons Point.
Visitation will be observed on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Survivors include two sisters, Gertrude M. and Ernest McLeod of Sulphur and Louise M. and Michael Gravino of Mountain View, Calif.; one brother, Walter and Ethel Mire of Lyons Point; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Mire preceded was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bella Mire; two sisters, Ella H. Mire Gaspard, Agnes Mire Williams; four brothers, Joseph, Theodore, Duval and Severn Mire.
Pallbearers will include Orlie Gaspard, Don L. Hebert, Kevin Mire, Russell Mire, Sonny Arabie and Andrew Mire.

GUEYDAN - Ledia Trumps, 88, died at 12:55 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2001, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Istre Cemetery. Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Loula Ann Guidry, 38, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at her home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial was held in the new Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Narris Joseph “Pecan” LeBlanc
JENNINGS - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel for Narris Joseph “Pecan” LeBlanc, 73, who died at 2:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2001, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Reverend Donald Pousson officiated for the services. Burial was held in Istre Cemetery with full military rites.
Visitation was observed on Monday from 3:30-10 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include two sons, Jonathan Boyd LeBlanc of Houma and Gary Gene Treadwell of Pineville; two brothers, Elge A. LeBlanc of Lake Charles and Milton LeBlanc of Tupelo, Miss.; two sisters, Ruby Pousson of Mermentau and Barbara Pedigo of DeRidder; three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tony LeBlanc, Gary Treadwell, Mike Istre, Kevin Breaux, Cody Breausx and Ricky Istre.
Honorary pallbearers were Lane Seaux and Brandon Istre.
Mr. LeBlanc was a native of Mermentau and a resident of the Mermentau/Midland area. He was a Seaman 1st Class in the Navy. He was a brakeman for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the VFW.

INDIAN BAYOU - Flora “Sis” Foreman Suire, 73, died on Thursday, April 19, 2001, at Bayou Village Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Indian Bayou Cemetery. Johnson’s Funeral Home of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene Schexnayder
Funeral services were pending at press time for Eugene Schexnayder, 83, who died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2001, at his residence in Crowley.
Mr. Schexnayder retired from United Gas Pipeline after 40 years of service.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

LEWISBURG - Mrs. Ogden Gay, 61, the former Leverta “Lee” Lamclos, died on Thursday, April 19, 2001, at her residence in Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at St. John Catholic Church. Burial will be held in St. Berchman Cemetery in Cankton. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Della King
SAN ANTONIO - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, at St. Helena’s Catholic Church for Della King of San Antonio, 63, who died Monday, April 16, 2001.
Interment will be held in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Phil King; sons, Mike King and Larry King; daughters, Patty King and Jacque King; sisters, Mary Thibodeaux, Leona May Marceaux, Marguerite Barremore, and June Hupp; brothers, Charles V. LeJeune, Phillip LeJeune, and Joseph D. LeJeune, all of southwest Louisiana; brothers-in-law, Larry Hancock and Jim King; and numerous other brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
She was retired from the San Antonio Water System.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Fredrick LeJeune; sister, Nelda M. Trahan; father, David LeJeune; and her mother, Martha M. LeJeune (Sensat).
Porter Loring Mortuary North is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Ervin “Ben” Daigle, 73, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Church Point. Burial will be held in St. Edmund Cemetery in Branch.

HARTSELLE, Ala. - Margie Miles Lavender Wright, 78, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Parkway Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Burial was held in Hartselle City Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Leo Comeaux, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Clara V. DeJean
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Mrs. Clara V. DeJean, 89, who died Monday, April 16, 2001, at American Legion Hospital.
Interment will be held in South Crowley Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary DeJean Bias of Crowley; two sons, Preston DeJean Jr. and Percy DeJean, both of Crowley; two daughters-in-law, Rose DeJean and Alma DeJean; one sister, Sevelia Joseph of Crowley; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston DeJean Sr.; one daughter, Shirley Breaux; and one son, Prestly DeJean.
Visitation will be observed on Thursday, April 19, at St. Theresa Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.

Jonathan James Degroat
Jonathan James Degroat, 22, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Easter Sunday, April 15,
2001, after a long illness. He was a graduate of Bay High School, a student at Gulf Coast Community College, and a volunteer at Patronis Elementary School. He attended Panama City First Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his parents, Art and Gloria Degroat of Panama City; one brother, Jeremy Degroat of Pittsburgh, Penn.; and grandparents, James and Dorothy Hoffpauir of Crowley., and Arthur Degroat Sr. of Alexandria.
His grandmother, Mamie Stieber Degroat, and his step-grandmother, Eva Miller Degroat, precede him in death.
Friends visited at Southerland Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Pastors Joe and Kim Purl officiated for a short memorial service at the end of the visitation.
A homegoing service will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Pineville, on Friday, with burial immediately following.
Friends who wish to do so may make a donation to either Hospice of Northwest Florida or the American Cancer Society.
Southerland Family Funeral Home, 1019 E. 19th Street, Panama, Fla. 32405 is charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Alice B. Murphy
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Mrs. Alice B. Murphy, 88, who died at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001, at American Legion Hospital.
Father Joseph Greenwell officiated for the services. Burial was held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation was observed on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include two sons, Joe and Charles Murphy, both of Crowley; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Murphy; and one grandson, Michael Murphy.

Hannah Marie LeJeune
JENNINGS - Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel for Hannah Marie LeJeune, 8, who died at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.
Pastor Delmond Rogers and Pastor John White will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from noon until 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include her parents, James Dexter LeJeune of Crowley and Shannon LeJeune of DeRidder; paternal grandparents, Gene and Elaine LeJeune of Crowley; paternal great-grandparents, Elias and Phoebe LeJeune of Gueydan, and Rodney and Mary Johnson of Gueydan; maternal grandfather, Norman Nathan Fruge of DeRidder; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lillie LeJeune of Jennings.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Alvin LeJeune; and her maternal grandmother, Geraldine Fruge, who also died in the accident.
She was a native of Crowley and a resident of DeRidder, She was in the second grade at East Beauregard Elementary School. She played basketball and was an honor student. She was a beginner in music lessons, studying the violin and she loved to fish.

Geraldine Marie Fruge
JENNINGS - Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel for Geraldine Marie Fruge, 63, who died at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.
Pastor Delmond Rogers and Pastor John White will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from noon until 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include her husband, Norman Nathan Fruge Sr. of DeRidder; one son, Norman Fruge Jr. of DeRidder; three daughters, Sandra Lynn Bland of Shalatte, N.C., Cynthia Faye House of Temple, Texas, and Shannon S. LeJeune of DeRidder; her mother, Lillie B. LeJeune of Jennings; two brothers, Leonard LeJeune of Lake Arthur, and Ronnie LeJeune of Port Neches, Texas; one sister, Wanda LeDoux of Pine Island; and two grandchildren, Travis Gandy Jr. and Joshua Dwayne Gandy of DeRidder.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin LeJeune; and her granddaughter, Hannah Marie LeJeune who also died in the accident.

GUEYDAN - Darren Troy Richard, 38, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will be held in the Gueydan Cemetery. Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Mrs. Ella Mae Richard, 86, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was held in the old Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Elizabert “Liz” Cormier Haunce, 65, died at 2:12 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine H. Heard
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday April 17, at St. Leo Church in Roberts Cove for Geraldine H. Heard, 66, who died at Landmark Nursing Home in Crowley Saturday, April 14, 2001.
Burial was in St. Leo Cemetery.
She is survived by a brother, Lawrence Heinen and his wife, Louise of Vinton; two sisters, Josephine Millet and her husband, Malcolm of Crowley, and Hilda Heinen of Crowley; one sister-in-law, Lenora Heinen of Rayne; and 17 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas P. Heard Jr.; her parents, William Christian and Christine Naebers Heinen; one brother, Charlie Heinen; and two sisters, Arilda Leonards and Annie Gautreaux.
Geraldine was an avid bowler, having served as treasurer and board member for the Louisiana Bowling Association for many years. She also was a member of St. Leo Altar Society.
Visitation was Monday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Tuesday 8 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday.
Pallbearers were Dr. Chad Millet, Mark Millet, William C. Heinen, Eric Heinen, Richard Heinen and Paul Leonards.
The family wishes to especially thank Gerry's wonderful sitters, Christina Hornsby, Rose Hornsby and Marlene Labauve; also Dr. Katira and the staff at Landmark.
Gossen Funeral of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

Helen Larriviere Foreman
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by the Rev. Jules Arceneaux will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Helen Larriviere Foreman, 66, who died at her residence in Rayne Friday, April 13, 2001.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by a daughter, Helen Louise Meche and her husband, David Scott; and two sons, Dave Allen Foreman Jr. and his wife, Jelaine of Lafayette, and Damon Gerard Foreman and his wife, Linda of Sulphur; a brother, George L. Larriviere Jr. and his wife, Shirley of Lafayette; and a sister, Annette L. Gossen and her husband, Fred of Rayne; five grandchildren, Sara and Adam Meche, Scott and Schana Richard, all of Lafayette, and Derek and Alex Foreman of Sulphur.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Allen Foreman Sr., and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Larriviere Sr.
Pallbearers are Adam Meche, Jason, Thomas and Fred Gossen Jr., Gilford "Jay" Comeaux and Al Larriviere. Honorary pallbearers are Derek and Alex Foreman, George Hains Jr., Alvoid Foreman Jr. and Dr. Edward Moody.
She was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph High School and a charter member of the St. Joseph Lay Carmelite Community.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Tommie “Granny” Goad
Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie “Granny” Goad, 81, of Crowley, were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in Acadia Resthaven Cemetery in Crowley.
Visitation was from 1 until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Mrs. Goad died at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
She is survived by two sisters; two grandchildren, Sherry Hernandez of Crowley and James Payne of Orange, Texas; one son-in-law, Sam Payne of Crowley; six great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Ray Goad; one daughter, Mildred Payne; and one brother, Lawrence Cates.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements

Paul Lawrence Miers Jr.
LAFAYETTE — Funeral services will be held Monday at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Holy Cross Catholic Church for Paul Lawrence Miers Jr., 16, who died Friday, April 13, 2001, at 9:04 p.m. in the Lafayette General Medical Center.
Interment will be in the Fountain Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The Very Rev. Monsignor Russell J. Harrington, pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Mire, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the services. Con-celebrant will be the Rev. Martin Borcherding, pastor, Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Michelle Binnings, accompanied on the organ by Lisa Roy, will sing for the services “You Are Mine,” “Shepherd Me, O God,” “Take and Eat This Bread” and “We Will Rise Again.”
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Miers Sr. of Lafayette (Mrs. Miers is the former Karen Ann Breaux); three sisters, Kimberly Ann Miers, Tracy Renee Miers and Allison Marie Miers, all of Lafayette; his maternal grandfather, John Breaux of Lafayette; and his paternal grandmother, Lucille “Shocky” Miers of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elrida Trahan Breaux; and his paternal grandfather, Wallace J. Miers.
A native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, Paul was a sophomore at Lafayette High School where he was member of Renaissance, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and SADD (Students Against Drunk Drivers).
Active in sports, he was on the baseball, football and track teams at Lafayette High School and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Paul was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Community and the Holy Cross Youth Group.
A rosary will be prayed Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral Home.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 4 until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday.
Pallbearers are John Fung, Matthew Weber, Daniel Robin, Ben Robison, Nicky Prather and Zack Prather.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc., of Lafayette.

JENNINGS — Floyd Jim Kibodeaux, 61, of Jennings, died Friday, April 13, 2001, at American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, at First Pentecostal Church in Jennings. Burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in Midland. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE — Octave Robert, 88, of Rayne, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Chapel of Duhon Funeral Home. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne was in charge of arrangements.

Percy Louis LeJeune
JENNINGS - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel for Percy Louis LeJeune, 81, who died on Thursday, April 12, 2001, at his residence.
Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Fuselier Cemetery with full military rites.
Visitation was observed on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and will be observed on Friday from 8 a.m. until the the time of services.
A rosary led by the Knights of Columbus will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Godeaux LeJeune of Jennings; one son, Terry Louis LeJeune of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Wilbert (Brenda) Caswell of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Craig (Peggy) Daigle of Egan; one brother, Sidney LeJeune Jr. of Gretna; two sisters, Lucy Matthews of Iota and Rose Seilhan of Iota; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Amenthe LeJeune Sr.; his brother, Theodore LeJeune and his sister, Viola Davy.
Pallbearers will include Nicholas Daigle, Derrick LeJeune, Charles Ramsey, Wilbert “Bert” Caswell and Robin McDaniel.

Herbert “Mannie” Goutreaux
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Estherwood Memorial Cemetery for Herbert “Mannie” Goutreaux, 65, who died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Monsignor Russell Harrington will officiate for the services.
Visitation will be observed on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday at Duhon Funeral Home in Crowley.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Goutreaux of Orange, Texas; one son, Keith Goutreaux of Estherwood; one daughter, Cynthia Breaux of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Betty Domingue of Lafayette and Gloria Owens of Sulphur; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Goutreaux was involved with Orange County Sheriff’s Posse. He was also owner of Herb’s Transmission in Crowley.
He was a native of Crowley and a resident of Orange, Texas. His hobby after retirement was working with cattle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clement “Clarance” and mother, Lenia “Meon” Harrington Goutreaux.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Ben D. Daigle, 80, died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette on Thursday, April 12, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE - Freddie Thibodeaux, 87, died at 2:24 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at American Legion Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Assumption Church in Scott. Burial will be held in Assumption Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD - Edna Thibodeaux Matte, 92, died at her residence in Branch on Monday, April 9, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Burial will be held in St. Edwards Cemetery. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

Kearney Hanks Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Kearney Hanks Sr., 77, who died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at his residence.
Father Gerry Siebold will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in North Hanks Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include his wife, Inest Hanks of Crowley; three sons, Kearney Hanks Jr., Steve Hanks and Harry Lee Hanks, all of Crowley; six daughters, Janelle Istre of Morse, Wendy Hanks, Sheila Baudoin, Angel Hanks and Trendy Guidry, all of Crowley, and Hope Guidry of Scott; two sisters, Addie Spell and Ella Murphy, both of Crowley; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hanks served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a lifelong resident of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

Adam “Pop” Monceaux
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at St. Michael Catholic Church for Adam “Pop” Monceaux Jr., 70, who died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
Father Louis Richard will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Cossinade Cemetery in Kaplan.
Visitation was observed on Tuesday from 4:30 - 10 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Isabel T. Monceaux; one son, Terry Monceaux of Crowley; one brother, Mitch Monceaux of Crowley; one grandson, Chad Monceaux of Crowley; and one granddaughter, Kristie Monceaux of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam (Adolia) Monceaux Sr.; and one sister, Lucille Monceaux.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Percy Lee Monceaux
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at St. Michael Catholic Church for Percy Lee Monceaux, 79, who died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Father Louis Richard will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Monceaux of Crowley; two sons, Randall James Monceaux and his wife, Natalie of Crowley, and Kenneth Ray Monceaux and his wife, Rosie of Houston; two daughters, Linda Monceaux LeJeune of Lake Charles; Deanna Reeves and her husband, Tommy of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren, Craig LeJeune, Monique Shaw, Brian Reeves, Jared Monceaux, Nicole Monceaux, Michelle LeJeune, Angelle Durio, Kelly Reeves, Jada Monceaux, Chad Monceaux, Jacqueline DeBarge, Christopher Reeves, Jamey Monceaux, Jana Monceaux; 13 great-grandchildren, Blake DeBarge, Blaine Durio, Connor Monceaux, Roman Amaya, Cindy Willis, Ashleigh DeBarge, Taylor Shaw, Jack Thomas Monceaux, Tabatha Willis, Cameron Durio, Sarah Shaw, William Monceaux and Christy Willis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eumell and Lelia Monceaux; one son, Steve Anthony Monceaux; two half brothers, Sylvestre and Andrus Monceaux; four half sisters, Maydola Broussard, Azelima Prejean, Eumella Faulk and Eugenie Stelly.
Pallbearers were Craig LeJeune, Chris Reeves, Brian Reeves, Blake DeBarge, Jamey Monceaux, Chad Monceaux and Jared Monceaux.
Mr. Monceaux worked in the shipyards in New Orleans until he was drafted into the Army in 1944. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II as combat infantryman and squad leader in the Pacific War Phillipines Battle. He was awarded the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars for the Asiatic Pacific Campaign and one Bronze Star for the Phillipine Liberation. He remained a lifetime member of the Purple Heart Club.
Following his discharge in 1946, he moved to Oberlin, where he excelled in the rice farming profession. In 1973, he received a certificate of award from the Soil Conservation Service. He was one of the first parish farmers in Allen Parish to install on the farm drying and storage facilities. In 1974, he was chosen Allen Parish Farmer of the Year by the Allen Parish Farm Bureaux and served on the Board of Directors of Allen Parish Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Allen Parish Sheep Association and was involved with 4-H Livestock Shows.
In Oberlin, he was active at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, having served on the building committee of the church education building and served as an usher for 24 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3353, where he served as Grand Knight and District Deputy on the state level. He was a lifetime member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
He was an active citizen of the Oberlin community. He was charter member and first president of the Oberlin Athletic Association, past president of the Oberlin Chamber of Commerce, member and post commander of the American Post 144, past president of the Allen Parish Association for Retarded Children, past Grand Commander of the Caravan of the Order of Alhambra and past charter president and member of the Lions Club in Oberlin.
Following his retirement from farming in 1979, he started his new career with the Louisiana Lions Club as manager and driver of the Lions Club Glaucoma and Diabetic Mobile Unit. He and his wife, Gertie, drove the Lions Club van until 1992. In 1990, he moved to Crowley, where he remained active in local chapters of Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Purple Heart Club. He was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Percy was an avid Saints fan and Merle Haggard fan. He loved Cajun music. He will always be remembers for his jokes and storytelling which were a constant entertainment for family and friends.
Born June 14, 1921, in Indian Bayou, he was the son of Eumell and Lelia Monceaux. His wife of 60 years is the former Gertrude Broussard of Lyons Point.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

Jean Savoie
LYONS POINT -Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. April 11, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Jean Savoie, 53, who died at 11:37 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Father Albert Nunez will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Savoie of Crowley; one son, Joseph Gene Savoie Sr. of Richard; three daughters, Phyllis Savoie of Arkansas, Michelle Schexnayder and her husband, Lee of Crowley, and DiVisha Babin and her husband, John of Thibodaux; his mother, Laura Savoie of Crowley; and six grandchildren.
He was loved by his wife and kids as a local Cajun musician, Jean Savoie and the Bayou Ramblers. He began playing Cajun music at the age of 18.
Born in Crowley, he learned to play the accordion by listening to other performers. He was discovered by accordionist Marc Savoy, when he was asked to play two songs. He played with Blackie Fruge, followed by a 12 year stint on drums, guitar and bass with Bobby Leger.
Savoie and Bayou Ramblers have toured all over the United States. He has toured with Jana Jay and other popular musicians. Savoie and the Bayou Ramblers have recorded several albums. Some of his compositions are “Shamrock,” “Bon Jour Louisiana,” “Hey Mama,” “La Balance Du La Vie” and “A Man Alone.”
The one thing that Jean has wanted all his life is to preserve the Cajun music culture. Cajun music is what he was born to and Cajun he was until the end. He did it all with his heart.
He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Savoie; one grandson, Aaron Savoie; and his father-in-law, Leroy J. Broussard.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Elfredia Arceneaux Bourque
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Elfredia Arceneaux Bourque, 77, who died Monday, April 9, 2001, at her residence.
Father Gerry Siebold will officiate for the services. Visitation will be observed from 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time.
Survivors include one son, Thomas “Tommy” Hilliard Jr. and his wife, Kaye of Crowley; three daughters, Faye Hilliard and her friend, Jack Beard of Crowley, Jackie H. King and her husband, Vernon of Lake Charles, Dolly H. Hebert and her husband, Wayne of Crowley; one step daughter, Eugenie Melancon of Rayne; one sister, Audrey Alleman of Sulphur; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Eve Melancon Arceneaux; her first husband, Thomas Hilliard Sr.; and her second husband, Ferl Bourque.
The family wishes to thank Dr. M.N. Katira and his staff and also Hospice of Acadiana, especially Patti Campbell.

GUEYDAN — Roy Broussard, 89, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. Funeral services are pending. Matthews & Son Funeral Home of Gueydan is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT — Joseph Verman Daigle, 70, died April 6, 2001, at Opelousas General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

LAFAYETTE — Mrs. Agnes Howard, 105, will be buried in services at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Elwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill. Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Aaron Lee Cart
Funeral services for Aaron Lee Cart, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 9, in St. Michael Catholic Church.
The Rev. Louis Richard, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Crowley.
Visitation will be from 1 until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Cart died at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Landmark Retirement Center.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Lantz Cart of Crowley; one son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Bobbie Cart of Lake Charles; one daughter and son-in-law, Shelby Cart Lafleur and Byron Lafleur of Crowley; two sisters, Iris Cart Ortego and Ella Cart Miller, both of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Cart Ardoin, Sherry Cart Lyons, Rusty Cart and Kevin Cart, all of Lake Charles, Kristi Cart Fontenot of Roanoke, Mike Lafleur of Mandeville and Stacie Lafleur of Lafayette; and 17 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ewell, Currell and Vernon Cart; and one sister, Vallie Cart.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lafleur, Rusty and Kevin Cart, Dr. C.J. Ardoin, Steve Lyons, Matt Fontenot and Field Landry.
Mr. Cart was born in Iota and received his basic education in the Iota public school system. He later attended SLI (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette).
Throughout his adult life, he maintained two concurrent careers — both as owner and operator of Cart’s Grocery and Acadia Parish Police Jury President-Manager. He has had the second longest tenure as police jury president in Acadia Parish history.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served on the USS New Mexico which, at the time, was the flagship for the Pacific Fleet Commander.
He was first elected as Police Jury president in 1961 and was later appointed to serve concurrently as parish manager. He held this dual position until his retirement in 1980. During this time, he also served a term as president of the Louisiana State Police Jury Association.
He has been an active member of the American Legion since 1946, serving a term as Commander of local Post 15. In this capacity, he was active in obtaining the current Post building in Crowley. He was also a member of the board of managers of the Crowley American Legion Hospital.
He was a member of the Evangeline Economic and Planning District, Lafayette, board of directors since its inception, having also served on the executive committee as treasurer.
For many years Mr. Cart served on the LISA (Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association) board of directors.
Other accomplishments include a membership on the Acadia Parish Library Board, involvement in the Rice Museum and other tourism endeavors and he was instrumental in the development and implementation of Acadian Ambulance service in the Acadia Parish area.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements

Rodley Duhon
JENNINGS — Memorial services for Rodley Duhon, 72, will be at 3 p.m. Monday, April 1, in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Monsignor James M. Gaddy will officiate.
Mr. Duhon died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in Jennings American Legion Hospital.
His body was donated to the Bureau of Anatomical Services in New Orleans. Local arrangements were provided by Miguez Funeral Home.
A native of Crowley, he had lived in Jennings for 32 years. He was a resident of Jeff Davis Living Center. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a retired heavy equipment operator since 1988.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Rick Romero and Sharon and Mike Romero, all of Jennings; three sisters, Russie Duhon of Lafayette, and Elgin Leleux and Alberta Matte, both of Crowley; six grandchildren, Dana Richard, Jennifer Boudreaux, Jessica Carter, Joel, Patrick and Miranda Romero; three great grandchildren, Kassidy and Keagan Richard and Gracie Boudreaux, all of Jennings; and many very loved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Edmay Duhon; two sisters, Dolores Duhon and Deanna Richard; and two nephews, Bubba and Paul Leleux.

George Elbert Hoffpauir
MORSE — Funeral services for George Elbert Hoffpauir, 85, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 9, at First United Methodist Church in Crowley.
The Rev. Bob Hollis, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Mr. Hoffpauir died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, at his residence in Morse.
He is survived by his wife, Celie Pearl Spell Hoffpauir of Morse; three sons, Leonard Hoffpauir, Guary Hoffpauir and his wife, Carol, all of Crowley, and Cecil Hoffpauir and his wife, Judy of Iota; two daughters, Dorothy Mitchell and her husband, Wayne of Ray City, Ga., and Celie LeJeune and her husband, Reynolds of Crowley; one brother, Lloyd Hoffpauir and his wife, Toni of Ebenezer; one foster son, Carl Trahan and his wife, Lissette of Belize, Central America; one sister, Shirley Crawford of Crowley; one sister-in-law, Eula Hoffpauir of Orange, Texas; 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ina O’Mealy Hoffpauir; and a brother, Donald Hoffpauir.
He was a retired rice farmer and member of the Crowley Rotary Club with 43 years of perfect attendance. he was a Shriner for 27 years, a Mason and a life-long member of the First United Methodist church in Crowley, having served several times as chairman of the board of that church.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Myrtle Ann Huntsberry
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Mrs. Myrtle Ann Huntsberry, 59, who died on Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Bayou Village Nursing Home.
Father Richard Sadlier will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in South Crowley Cemetery.
Wake services will be held at the church on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of funeral services.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary Jones of Tracy, Calif., Edmonia Washington of New Orleans and Audrey Lewis of Crowley.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Ruby Lucinda Clark
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Israelite Baptist Church for Ms. Ruby Lucinda Clark, 91, who died on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Christian Villa Nursing Home.
Reverend Ivan Lewis will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in West Crowley Cemetery.
Wake services will be observed at the church on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of funeral services.
Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline Davis of Houston; one sister, Naomi Allen of Modesto, Calif; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

SCOTT - Anna Bell Comeaux Guidry, 62, died at University Medical Center in Lafayette on Wednesday, April 4, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott. Burial will be held in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Florence Magnon Blum
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Mrs. Florence Magnon Blum, 84, who died at 2:15 a.m., Thursday, April 5, 2001, at American Legion Hospital.
Father Joseph Greenwell will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Survivors include two daughters, Patsy Pierce and her husband, Wallace of Crowley, and Alberta Atcheson and her husband, Bob of Dallas, Ga.; one son, Carrol Magnon of Crowley; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Blum was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Magnon; one grandson, Audney Pierce; parents, Amande and Nemesie Mayer; three brothers and three sisters.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Louis LeBlanc
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at St. Michael Catholic Church for Joseph Louis LeBlanc, 76, who died at 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Crowley American Legion Hospital.
Father Louis Richard and Father Russell Harrington will con-celebrate for the services. Burial will be held in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Mermentau.
Visitation will be observed on Friday from 4:30-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Laurents LeBlanc of Crowley; two sons, Michael L. LeBlanc of Palm Bay, Fla., and Douglas J. LeBlanc of Crowley; one daughter, Karen LeBlanc Simon of Baytown, Texas; two brothers, Albert J. LeBlanc of Houston and Johnnie E. LeBlanc of Angleton, Texas; five sisters, Bertha L. Sansoni of Los Banos, Calif., Helen LeBlanc of Crowley, Joyce L. LeBouef of Lafayette, Celeste L. Robair of Alexandria and Bonnie L. Smith of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LeBlanc.
Mr. LeBlanc served in the United States Navy for 20 years and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was employed by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office for 20 years.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

Beatrice Simon Schexnayder
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Beatrice Simon Schexnayder, 80, who died at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Integrated Health Services of Kaplan.
Burial will be held in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Lyons Point.
Visitation will be observed on Friday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Survivors include two sons, Riley Schexnayder and his wife, Gloria of Crowley, and Johnnie Schexnayder and his wife, Charlene of Lyons Point; two daughters, Magdalen S. Duhon and her husband, Glenn of Kaplan, and Carlena S. Knight and her husband, Ray of Crowley; one brother, Wilfred Simon of Crowley; three sisters, Alicia Touchet, Lorena Primeaux and Velta Simon, all of Lyons Point; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Schexnayder was preceded in death by her husband, Edvar Schexnayder; parents, St. Cyr and Edith Simon; three brothers, Eldes, Alzie and Ferdie Simon; and one sister, Bernice Primeaux.
She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and served in the Ladies Altar Society.
Pallbearers will include R.J., Lee, Randall, Bryan, Radley and Shane Schexnayder, Glenn Jr. and Gabe Duhon, Aaron Knight and Dwayne Schexnayder.
Gift bearers will include Connie Schexnayder, Shonda Efferson and Jacqueline Munnerlyn.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Mae Stakes Curtis
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Mae Stakes Curtis, 68, who died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Reverend L.C. Lord will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Old Crowley Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Curtis Jobe of Broussard and Belinda Curtis Boudreaux of Nevada; three brothers, Earl and Arthur Stakes, both of Crowley and Robert Stakes of Evangeline; one sister, Charlotte S. Primeaux of Crowley; and one grandson, Andrew Jobe of Broussard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edmonia Stakes; her husband, Russell A. Curtis; and a daughter, Jennifer Curtis.
Mrs. Curtis was a resident of Crowley and a member of Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church. A member of the Golden Ages Club, she was also a member and past queen of the Rice City Senior Citizens Club.

Olite Broussard Satchell
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at St. Michael Catholic Church for Olite Broussard Satchell, 95, who died at noon on Monday, April 2, 2001, at Crowley Guest House.
Father Louis Richard will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be observed on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include two great-nephews, Chris Wilkey and Tommy McNeely; three great-nieces, Sissy McNeely Gall, Kathy McNeely Sherwood and Susan McNeely Pistorius; nine great-great nieces and nephews; and two great-great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Satchell; one brother, Isaac Broussard; three sisters, Agnes Duhon, Edesse Alford and Ena Meaux.
Mrs. Satchell was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and served for many years as a Pink Lady at the American Legion Hospital.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Girsay Stoute Abshire
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Girsay Stoute Abshire, 90, who died at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Reverend Lynn Whitaker and Reverend John Couch officiated for the services. Burial was held in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation was observed on Monday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services.
Survivors include one son, Noah Abshire Jr. and his wife, Josie of Jennings; one daughter, Mary A. Douget and her husband, Lonie of Crowley; two brothers, Lawrence and John Stoute, both of Crowley; one sister, Leota Gray of St. Bernard; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a godchild, Kenneth Abshire.
She was preceded in death by her father, Armand Stoute; mother, Laura Robert Stoute; husband, Noah Abshire Sr.; three sisters and one brother.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to First United Pentecostal Church in Crowley.
Pallbearers were Anthony Douget, Pat Douget, Kenneth Abshire, Rod Richard, Ronald Domingue and Ronnie Stoute.

CROWLEY - Roland Edwin Pryor, 92, died at 12:02 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, at Crowley Guest House. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery.

CHURCH POINT - Robert L. “Manny” Simon Sr., 54, of Richard, died on Monday, April 2, 2001, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Guidry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held in Monsignor Bienvenue Cemetery in Church Point.

MORSE - Adair “Tim” LeBeouf, 67, died at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at his residence. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Abshire Cemetery. Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

JENNINGS -
Lydia Jane Killmer, 69, of Jennings, died on Friday, March 30, 2001, at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2001 at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Davis Kebodeaux
Funeral services for Mary Davis Kebodeaux, 92, of Crowley, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Sunday, April 1, at St. Michael Catholic Church.
The Rev. Louis J. Richard will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation was from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, and continues from 8 a.m. until the time of services today.
Mrs. Kebodeaux died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at 10:44 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by one son, James WIlfred Kebodeaux of Rayne; three daughters, Ethel Clark of Rayne, Joyce Kebodeaux of Scott, and Lena Bourque of Crowley; one sister, Beulah Fontenot of Roberts Cove; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grand children and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Katherine E. “Katie” Milligan
Graveside services for Katherine Elizabeth “Katie” Milligan, infant daughter of Barry Scott and Kristin Michele Crew Milligan of Shreveport, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday March 29, 2001, at the Rayne Cemetery Inc.
In addition to her parents, Katherine is also survived by her sister, Madison Fair Milligan of Shreveport; maternal grandparents, Robert and Jacque Crew of Natchitoches; maternal great grandparents, Jack and Margie McLamore of Natchitoches, and Buddy and Doris Miller of Shreveport.
Survivors also include her paternal grandparents, Dr. Edward and Laura K. Milligan of Palestine, Texas; paternal great grandparents, Helen Milligan of Rayne, Frank and Fair Craig King Hash of Rayne, and James and Doris King of Lake Charles.
She is also survived by her uncles, Reggie Milligan of Baton Rouge and Cory Crew of Natchitoches, and aunts Lindsey Milligan and Kasey Milligan, both of Palestine, and Ashley Crew of Natchitoches.
Arrangements were under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home.

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