April 2005 Obituaries

Wallace R. Ousse Sr.
CHURCH POINT – Funeral services will be held Friday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Wallace R. Ousse Sr, 84, who died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Acadia St. Landry Hospital.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rayne. Msgr. Russell Harrington will conduct the services.
Survivors include one son, Wallace Raymond Ousse Jr. and wife Debra of Frederick, Md.; two daughters, Helena O. Long and husband Cal of Kenner and Anne Ousse of Lafayette; one brother, Edwin “Teedie” Ousse of Lafayette; one sister, Beverly Darby of Arnaudville; four grandchildren, Jennifer Ousse, Christopher Ousse, Elizabeth Long and Joseph Long.
He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 225 of Church Point. He was a former Grand Knight and member of the C.A. Bienvenue Knights of Columbus Council 2504 Church Point. He retired as a vocational agriculture instructor at Church Point High School following 30 years of teaching.
He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Zaunbrecher Ousse and one brother, Johnny Ousse and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Ousse. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be observed Friday at 8 a.m. until time of services. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who were involved in his care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point.

Laurie Broussard
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Laurie Ann Broussard, 29, who died April 27, 2005 in Crowley.
Rev. Truman Stagg will be officiating for the services.
She is survived by her mother, Juanita Andrepont Broussard of Crowley; her father, Larry Neil Broussard; step-mother, Kathy Simon Broussard of Crowley; one daughter, Breyonna Nelson of Crowley; one son, Kameron Broussard of Crowley and her maternal grandparents, E.J. and Pat Andrepont of Egan.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Aucoin and her paternal grandparents, Neelis and Joyce Broussard.
Visitation will be observed Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE – Lily Mae “Mae Mae” Lantier, 72, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at her residence in Rayne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Peter and Paul Mausoleum in Scott under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Gilbert L. LeBlanc
JENNINGS – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Mermentau for Gilbert Luther LeBlanc, 62, who died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the American Legion Hospital of Crowley.
Interment will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. Rev. Don Pousson will conduct the service.
Mr. LeBlanc was a native and resident of Mermentau, He loved to rock all of his nieces and nephews. He loved to work in his green house. He was a resident of the Southwest LA Developmental Center in Iota.
Survivors include one brother, Ed Morris Leblanc of Mermentau; five nieces, Yvonne Martin of Andrus Cove; Lorraine LeGros of Andrus Cove; Bonnie H. LeGros of Mermentau; Sherry H. Whitehouse of Andrus Cove, Wanda Linhart of Crowley; three nephews, David Hulin of Chesapeake, Va., Joseph W. Leblanc of Crowley; Allen J. LeBlanc Sr. of Estherwood; numerous great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Eleanor Istre LeBlanc; one sister, Gertrude L. Hulin; one brother-in-law, Roy Hulin and one sister-in-law, Irene G. LeBlanc.
Visiting will be observed Thursday at 8 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary was recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

Joseph “Ken” LeBlanc
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morse for Joseph “Ken” LeBlanc Sr., 76, who died Monday, April 25, 2005 at the Crowley American Legion Hospital.
Fr. Donald Pousson will be officiating for the services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Mr. LeBlanc was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morse, a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, he served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, a police juror for the 5th Ward of Acadia Parish for fourteen years, and retired from Crowley Co-op Drier after 29 years of service. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his community.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Hanks LeBlanc of Morse; three sons, Joseph K. LeBlanc Jr. and his wife Roxane of Lafayette, Jeffrey D. LeBlanc and his wife Paula Ann of Morse and Francis N. LeBlanc and his wife Monica of Crowley; one brother, Edward LeBlanc and his wife Naomi of Lacassine; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. LeBlanc is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Alphonsine Benoit LeBlanc; two brothers, Andrew and Charles LeBlanc; and four sisters, Dorothy Pickett, Leola Broussard, Helen Nugier and Marion “Micky” Bouillion.
Visitation will be observed Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

Joseph W. Quibodeaux Jr.
CROWLEY – Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery for Joseph William “Koko” Quibodeaux Jr., 50, who died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at his residence in Crowley.
Survivors include his father, Joseph William Quibodeaux Sr.; one son, Quinton Quibodeaux of Jennings; one daughter, Laurie Harmon of Iota one half brother, Robert Duhon of Crowley and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Faulk Quibodeaux.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

Paul Quebodeaux
JENNINGS – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings for Paul Quebodeaux, 68, who died Monday, April 25, 2005 at the Jeff Davis Living Center.
Interment will be in Quebodeaux Cemetery. Rev. James Townley will conduct the service.
Mr. Quebodeaux was a native of Evangeline and resident of Midland. He loved to plant a garden, go fishing and he loved family gatherings.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours began Monday at 5 p.m. and will last until time of service Tuesday.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

Leonard Gayle
LAFAYETTE – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27 at a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in La Chapelle de Martin and Castille for Leonard Gayle, 89, who passed away Monday, April 25, 2005 at his residence in Lafayette.
A private burial will follow at a later date at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles.
Reverend Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Hardey Gayle; two sons, Sean Gayle and his wife Patricia Gayle of Gueydan and Kevin Gayle and his wife Betty Gene Gayle of Lafayette; two grandsons, Kevin Gayle Jr. and his wife Tiffany Gayle of Lafayette and James Gayle of Gueydan; one sister, Bernice Lowry and one brother, Kevin Patrick Gayle of Lake Charles and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Matt Hardey, Jane Gauthier, Dr. Kim Hardey and Kay Frentz and their children.
He is predeceased by his parents, William J. and Bernice Foley Gayle; his first wife, Margaret Sayres Gayle and his son, Dr. Terrence Gayle.
Mr. Gayle was born October 28, 1915 in Lake Charles, one of seven children and attended Landry High School and Louisiana State University. In between high school and college he served honorable in the United States Army in General MacArthur’s headquarters. He was involved in the planning of many of the Pacific battles and helped in the terms of surrender of the Japanese to the United States.
Mr. Gayle was a long-term resident of Gueydan overseeing the family agriculture business. While living there, he served his community and church as a member of the American Legion, VFW, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus and other civic organizations. He also served as a member of the board of the Bank of Gueydan for 33 years and as the chairman for 26 years. Mr. Gayle was an avid golfer and was a founding member of Bayou Bend Country Club in Crowley.
His will and engaging personality, along with his tenacity, will never be forgotten by his family and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Martin and Castille Funeral Home Tuesday, April 26 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until time of service.
Honorary pallbearers include Kevin Gayle Jr., James Gayle, William J. Gayle III, Don Theriot, Dale LeBlanc, Curtis Chastant, J. C. Petry, Dr. Kim Hardey, Jim Gauthier, Matt Hardey and Ron Frentz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Regional Hospice, 504 Jack Miller Road, Suite B., Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586 or offering masses in his honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin and Castille Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette.

Hazel D. Hoffpauir
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Hazel D. Hoffpauir, 60, who died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at the American Legion Hospital.
Rev. Truman Stagg will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Tuesday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include her mother, Hazel Hoffpauir of Crowley; two brother, Elvis Hoffpauir of Royersford, Pa. and Kenneth Hoffpauir of Crowley and one sister, Mary Jo Hoffpauir of Crowley.
She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Hoffpauir and two brothers, Rev. Gerald Hoffpauir and Winston Dee Hoffpauir.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

GUEYDAN – Marlon Ray Landry, 36, died Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan. Burial will be in the Gueydan cemetery.

CHURCH POINT – Emma C. Charlot, 67, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30 at St. John Berchman in Cankton. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

CHURCH POINT – Valmae H. Boudreaux, 77, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Vincent J. Berken
JENNINGS – Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 25 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Vincent J. Berken, 79, who died Friday, April 22, 2005. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum with full military rites. Msgr. James Gaddy and Rev. Wayne LeBleu will conduct the service.
Mr. Berken was a native of Roberts Cove and a resident of Roanoke. He attended St. Ben's Seminary. He served in the U.S. Army in Japan and Korea from 1950 through 1952. He began farming in Roberts Cove in 1953 and moved to Jeff Davis Parish in 1966 to continue his career in farming. He was Jeff Davis Parish Farmer of the Year in 1977, Roberts Cove German Centennial Outstanding Farmer in 1980, International Rice Festival Farmer of the Year in 1981 and Jeff Davis Parish Fair Grand Marshal in 1994.
He was a member of the following organizations: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Eucharistic Minister, Immaculate Conception Finance Committee and past member of the Parish Council, Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association - Rice Marketing Advisory Committee for seven years and Vice Chairman for one year, past member of American Rice, Inc., Jeff Davis Parish Soybean and Rice Committees, Jeff Davis Rice Growers Association, Louisiana Cattleman’s Association; Jeff Davis Cattleman’s Association - board member one year, Louisiana Soybean Association, Vice President of the Grand Marais Drainage District and Board Member of the Louisiana Seed Rice Association.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Louise Thevis Berken of Roanoke; one son, John Vincent Berken and his wife Virginia of Jennings; four daughters, Deborah and husband Jude Clement of Hathaway, Judy Fletcher and husband Bryant of Lake Charles, Sharon Cassiere and husband Edward of Metairie and Elaine Quebedeaux and husband Jason of Lafayette; five sisters, Christina Hornsby and Josephine Thevis of Roberts Cove, Angela Leger of Pasadena, Texas, Mary Harrington of Eunice and Rita Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; fourteen grandchildren, Shannon and his wife Deidre, Chad Clement, Ryan Clement, Brandon Vail, Kristie Vail, Allison Vail, Lana Fletcher, Jared Fletcher, Kerri Fletcher, Camille Berken, Joel Berken, Blaine Berken, Katrina Cassiere and Amy Cassiere and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Berken Vail; his parents, Casper and Thecla Berken; three brothers, Aloysius, Herman and Ronnie Berken; two sisters, Elizabeth Klein and Anne Louise Berken and his father-in-law, Peter Jacob Thevis.
Visiting hours will be observed Sunday at 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday at 8 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Msgr. James Gaddy and a scripture service will follow at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Bennett McNeal.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his godchildren, Gregory Hornsby, Charles Thevis, Brian Hoffpauir, George Richard, Pamela Harmon and Julie Thibodeaux.
His granddaughters Allison Vail, Kerri Fletcher, Camille Berken and Katrina and Amy Cassiere will present the offertory. Lana Fletcher and Kristie Vail will read the readings.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

RAYNE – Clifford “Nooky” Guidry, 72, died Friday, April 22, 2005 at the Rayne Guest Home. Visitation will be observed Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 2 p.m. and 7p.m. at the Duhon Funeral Home in Rayne. There wil be no services.

METAIRIE – Jay Thomas Redding, 47 died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at his residence in Metairie. Funeral services will be Monday, April 25 at noon at the L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home.

Lillie Wilkins
CROWLEY – Funeral services for Lillie Wilkins, 81, of Crowley will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Saddlier officiating. She died Friday, April 15, 2005
Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a rosary being recited at 9 a.m. Interment will be in South Crowley Cemetery.
Lillie spent her earlier years as a Headstart teacher. She later worked as a commissioner for the elections and then worked with the Council on Aging. She was a strong willed person who at the age of 79 participated in the Senior Olympics where she placed first and received various other medals.
She also competed in a senior pageant where she was crowned queen and later went on to compete in a state pageant and was crowned “Mrs. Golden Years”.
She leaves to lovingly cherish her memories five daughters Equilla Brannon and husband Otis Sr. of Lake Charles; Clarisce Gilpin and husband Maurice of Ocala, Fla.; Maryland Graham and husband Amos of Eunice, Carmen Moore and husband Leamon of La Porte, Texas; Shelia Rice and husband Robert of DeRidder; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Henderson of Abbeville; one son, Vincent Wilkins Jr. and wife Juan of Upper Malborough, Md.; one sister, Blanche Perowe of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Wilbert Henderson and wife Olivia of Los Angeles, Calif.; one godchild, Gwen Rice of Abbeville; 24 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Wilkins Sr.; her son, Ronald J. Wilkins; her daughters, Diane Bell, Vivian Forman and Fannie Bell Torres; her parents; her brothers, Rufus, Harold, Robert Jr. and Jessie Henderson.
Funeral services were entrusted to H.G. Raphael Funeral Home, 1004 Surrey Street, Lafayette.

Wilbert Schexnayder
CROWLEY - Funeral services were held Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church in Lyons Point for Wilbert Schexnayder, 77, who died Friday, April 15, 2005 at Lafayette General Hospital. Burial was in the church cemetery. A rosary was recited Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa B. Schexnayder of Morse; three daughters, Dorothy S. and Richard Suire of Estherwood, Mary S. and Larry Vincent of Mermentau Cove, Earline Schexnayder of Lyons Point; three sons, Chester and Margaret Schexnayder of Youngsville, Wilfred and Gloria Schexnayder of Kaplan and Edward Schexnayder of Lyons Point; two brothers, Thompon Schexnayder of Crowley and Evnis Schexnayder of Crowley; one sister, Lena S. Breaux of Crowley; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Schexnayder was preceded in death by one daughter, Marline Schexnayder, his parents, Avnel and Evelina L. Schexnayder, six brothers, one half-brother and five sisters.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

Mary D. Whitington
EUNICE – Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church for Mary Delphine Whitington, 90, who died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Christian Villa Nursing Home in Crowley.
Rev. Joseph Tyson will officiate for the services. Burial will be in St. Mathilda Catholic Church Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Whitington and wife Paula of Crowley and Joseph Whitington and wife Rudy of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Lena Louis of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Paul Thomas of Oberlin; special persons she cared for, Marcus Thibodeaux of Lake Charles and Wyndall Tilford of Beaumont and four grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.

Clarence Meche
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Egan for Clarence Meche, 68, who died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Father David Broussard will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the Estherwood Memorial Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary will be recited Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Meche of Egan; his mother, Francis S. Gautreaux of Duson; one son, Toby Clarence Meche of Rayne; one daughter, Kathleen Meche Thevis of Gueydan; four brothers, Roy Gautreaux of Rayne, Johnny Gautreaux of Duson, Jeffery Gautreaux of Duson and Kimmy Gautreaux of Scott; six sisters, Barbara Delhomme of Duson, Beverly Prejean of Duson, Rose Doga of Duson, Emily Duhon of Lafayette, Eva Harrington of Sugarland, Texas and Connie Myers of Freeport, Texas; one grandson, Coby Meche of Crowley and one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Thevis of Gueydan.
Mr. Meche was preceded in death his step-dad, Eddie Gautreaux and one granddaughter, Crystal Ann Meche
Mr. Meche served in the National Guard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

Kenneth J. Duhon
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Kenneth Joseph Duhon, 61, who died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at the University Medical Center in Lafayette.
Fr. Rusty Richard, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include two sisters, Audrey D. Smith Hoffpauir of Crowley and Barbara D. Hoffpauir of Indian Bayou; his companion, Lorena R. Garcia of Duson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Duhon was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Iris Prevost Duhon and one brother, Raymond J. Duhon.
Mr. Duhon served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He was a native of Crowley and a resident of Lafayette at the time of his death and was owner/operator of Rebel Machine Shop in Lafayette.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley.

Louis Monceaux
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Louis Monceaux, 87, who died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Jeff Davis Living Center.
Fr. Rusty Richard will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until time of service Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Gussie Monceaux of Crowley; his ex-wife, Louise Legnion of Crowley; two sons, Wallace Monceaux of Anchorage, Ala. and Russell Monceaux of Prairieville; three daughters, Stella Gary of Crowley, Leatrice Monceaux of Rosedale and Sondra Beard of Brusly; 29 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren.
Mr. Monceaux was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Edna Broussard Monceaux; two brothers, Wallace and Otice Monceaux; one sister, Claudia Abshire; one step-son, Willie Hebert and three grandchildren, Elie Benoit, Richard Primeaux and Wallace Wayne Monceaux.
Mr. Monceaux served in the United States Army during WWII. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal and Ribbon along with the Bronze Service Star. He also received the WWII Victory Medal and Ribbon. He belonged to the American Legion Post 15 in Crowley. For 13 years he served as a janitor at Crowley Middle School.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

Olamp V. Trahan
KAPLAN- Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lyons Point honoring the life of Olamp Vincent Trahan, 89, who died April 18, 2005 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Rev. Donald Pousson officiating the services.
She is survived by one son, Leonce Trahan Jr. of Forked Island; one daughter, Louella Schexnyder of Kaplan; two sisters, Gerdie Faulk of Meaux and Laura Mae Faulk of New Iberia, five grandchildren, nine great grandchilden and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Leonce T'rahan Sr.; her parents, Ceaser Vincent and the former Olive Faulk; both brothers, Milton and Issac Vincent; one sister,Inez Baudoin; two daughters, Nella Parker and Mavis Trahan and one son, Vernice Trahan.
Visiting hours began at Vincent Funeral Home, 300 Eleazar Avenue, Kaplan, Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m. and will continue until time of service on Wednesday, April 20. A rosary was prayed Tuesday at 7 p.m.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Hoxne of Kaplan.

Sidney P. Fremaux
JENNINGS – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at Miguez Funeral Home for Sidney P. Fremaux, 85, who died Monday, April 18, 2005 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Deacon Ed McNally will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday. A rosary was recited Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol Ann Rhodes and husband Jim of Beaumont, Texas, Charlotte Kennedy and husband Kenny of Crowley and Connie Dugas of Jennings; one step-son, Kenny Vogel and wife Joyce of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren;
Mr. Fremaux was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. and Eva Conner Fremaux; his first wife, Anita Istre and second wife, Margaret Vogel and one sister Laura F. Haydel.
He was a retire district supervisor for ENTEX with 38 years of service.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Soileaux, Chris Hoffpauir, Clay Kennedy, Kenny Kennedy, Casey Kennedy and Daron Dugas. Honorary Pallbearer is Dylan Soileau.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home.

RAYNE – Andrus Joseph Arceneaux Jr., 46, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at his home in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Scott. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

RAYNE – Joseph Norman Clements, 90, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the American Legion Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 18 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home.

CHURCH POINT – Eloi “Bozo” Melancon, 72, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Monsignor C.A. Bienvenue Cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home.

J. Darrel Vondenstein
   Funeral services will be held at 1: 30 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 at St. Michael Catholic Church for J. Darrel Vondenstein, 59, who died April 15, 2005 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
   Fr. Gary Schexnayder will be officiating for the services with Fr. George Sheltz from Houston, TX and Fr. Sonny Brown assisting. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley.
   Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata, LA.
   Mr. Vondenstein was self employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 28 years.    He was also a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Counselor for St. Michael Catholic Church.
   He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Colleen Kennedy Vondenstein of Crowley; two daughters, Missy V. Smart and her husband Troy of Baton Rouge, and Katie V. Sarsfield and her husband Todd of Crowley; two sons, Michael D. Vondenstein and his wife Mindy of Charlotte, NC, and Matthew K. Vondenstein of Baton Rouge; his father, John J. Vondenstein of Duson; one grandson, Konner N. Smart of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Janet Trahan of Duson, Elaine Bell of Youngsville and Lisa McNeely of Crowley; and three brothers, Wayne Vondenstein of Rayville, Steven Vondenstein of Scott, and Larry Vondenstein of Rayne.
   Mr. Vondenstein is preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Miller Vondenstein.
Visitation may be observed from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.
  Pallbearers will be Richard Speyrer, Kenneth Privat, Troy Smart, Todd Sarsfield, Wayne Vondenstein, Steven Vondenstein, and Larry Vondenstein.
  Honorary pallbearers will be John D. Trahan, Gary Bell, Tommy McNeely, and Joey Trahan.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church and Notre Dame High School.
  Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

Rev. William “Bill” Hoffman Blanchard
GUEYDAN – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 at 1st Baptist Church of Gueydan for Rev. William “Bill” Hoffman Blanchard, 70, who died Friday, April 15, 2005 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will follow at 1st Baptist Church of Houma and Rev. Jesse Owen pastor of the 1st Baptist Church of Gueydan will conduct the services.
Rev. Blanchard was a native of Houma and a resident of Gueydan. He was pastor at the 1st Baptist Church of Evangeline and also numerous churches in south Louisiana. He served in the Army. He was a National Board Member of Madd and loved hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Julian “Judy” O. Blanchard of Gueydan; one daughter, Mollie Blanchard of Houma; two sisters, Joann Rodrigue of Kinder, Betty Opp of Houma; one granddaughter, Mary Katherine Chauvin of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Sherry Blanchard, his son, Michael Blanchard, his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Blanchard, two brothers and seven sisters.
The family has requested that visiting hours be observed starting today at 2:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and to continue Monday at 8 a.m. until the time of services. Donations may be made to Madd or your own church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan (337-536-9377).

Elaine Rolloson
BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. - The Post-Signal received word of the death of Mrs. Bob (Elaine) Rolloson at her residence.
Mrs. Rolloson and her husband were the longtime owners of Rolloson’s Office Supply on Parkerson Avenue here in Crowley.
The couple sold the business in the early 80s and moved to North Carolina to be closer to their children, Connie McCay and Curtis Rolloson.
No other arrangements were available at press time.

Wilbert Schexnayder
MORSE - Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church for Wilbert Schexnayder, 77, who died Friday, April 15, 2005 at Lafayette General Hospital. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa B. Schexnayder of Morse; three daughters, Dorothy S and Richard Suire of Estherwood, Mary S. and Larry Vincent of Mermentau Cove, Earline Schexnayder of Lyons Point; three sons, Chester and margaret Schexnayder of Youngsville, Wilfred and Larry Vincent of Kaplan and Edward Schexnayder of Lyons Point; two brothers, Thompson Schexnayder of Crowley, Evnis Schexnayder of Crowley and one sister, Lena S. Breaux of Crowley.
Mr. Schexnayder was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlene Schexnayder, his parents, Avnel and Evelina L. Schexnayder, six brothers, one half-brother and five sisters.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE – Ronald James Alleman, 47, died Friday, April 15, 2005 at Lafayette General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home.

CHURCH POINT – Linus Joseph Matte, 64, died Friday, April 15, 2005 at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at St. John Catholic Church in Lewisburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home.

James R. Miller
JENNINGS – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at St. Jules Catholic Church of Tee-Mamou for James Richard “Slim” Miller, 81, who died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital of Lake Charles.
Interment will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery with full military rites. Rev. Ted Broussard will conduct the service.
Mr. Miller was a native of Tee-Mamou and a resident of Evangeline. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Carpenters Local Union 953. He was an extraordinary cabinet maker. He loved gardening, mowing grass and raising cattle and other farm animals.
Survivors include his wife, Laura D. Miller of Evangeline; three sons, Richard Steve Miller and his wife Frances of Evangeline, Tommy Lee Miller and his wife Janice of Iota, Lynn Dale Miller and his wife, Suzette of Evangeline; one daughter, Sharlene Ann Myers and her husband Thom of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, Bruce Miller and Lee Earl Miller, both of Jennings; one sister, Beulah Miller of Sulphur; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 1 p.m. until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday and led by Rev. David Broussard at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Steven Wade Miller, Billy Miller, Jeff Miller, Mike Miller, Jody Hebert and Brannon Manuel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Frances Miller and Floyd Bergeaux.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

RAYNE – Patsy Savant Hollon, 60, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at her residence in Rayne. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home.

Pauline S. Broussard
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 15 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Pauline “Olite” Schexnayder Broussard, 101, who died April 13, 2005 at Crowley Guest Home.
Fr. Rusty Richard will be officiating for the service Interment will be in Leblanc Cemetery in Midland.
She is survived by one daughter, Juanita Cailluet of Weatherford, Texas; two sons, Winston Broussard of Jennings, and Ernest Broussard of Crowley; one sister, Olita Nolan of Sulphur; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Broussard is preceded in death by her husband, Adonise Broussard, one son, Lee “Red” Broussard; two sisters and seven brothers.
Visitation will be observed Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Mrs. Josephine Richard, 86, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14 at St. Bridget Church in Lawtell. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home.

CHURCH POINT – Pamela Faye Domingue, 33, died Monday, April 4, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Church of the Assumption in Mire. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Judy Perrodin
EUNICE – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel for Judy Perrodin, 58, who died Monday, April 11, 2005 in Lafayette.
Father Jules Speyrer will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Wilmer Memorial Cemetery in LeCompte. Visiting hours were observed Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary was recited at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Survivors include her mother, Yvonne Perrodin of Eunice; one son, Tyrone Lee of Crowley; two brothers, Keenan Perrodin and wife Bonnie of Bridge City, Texas and Scott Perrodin and wife Linda of Eunice; two sisters, Susan Hoychick and husband Terry of Eunice and Stephanie Elfert and husband Danny of Crowley and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bryan Perrodin; paternal grandparents, Jesse and Ella Perrodin and her maternal grandparents, Edgar Pringle Jr. and Gladys Pringle.
Ms. Perrodin was a medical assistant for Children’s Clinic in Crowley for several years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ardoin’s Funeral Home.

Patsy Roy Leleux
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Patsy Roy Leleux, 66, who died Friday, April 8, 2005 at 12 p.m. at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley.
Fr. Rusty Richard, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Tuesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include one son, Robert Evans and his wife Maria of Lomita, Calif.; two sisters, Esther R. Guillot and Thelma R. Reese, both of Crowley; one brother, Lee Perry Roy of Crowley; three grandchildren, Amanda, Riley and Nathan Evans all of Lomita and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ms. Leleux was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley.

Mazie Leger David
RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at a Mass of Christian Burial for Mazie Leger David, 87, who died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2005, at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery #2.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 8 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 three daughters, Lois Levy and her husband Jim, of Bunkie, Faye Sudwischer and her husband Jon, of Crowley, Anne Resweber and her husband Carl, of Mandeville; one sister, Mrs. Bernice Leger Guidry, of Rayne; Ten Grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold David Sr,; one son, Harold David Jr,; two brothers, Aubrey Leger, Clyde Leger; her parents, Lozen Ameliaa Dupont Leger.
In lieu of flowers be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 199, Rayne, La. 70578; or Rayne Catholic Elementary, 407 S. Polk St., Rayne, La. 70578.
Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence I. Sonnier
WELSH – Lawrence Ilbert Sonnier, 52, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Pineville. He was a native of Lake Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Janis Sonnier of Estherwood; his mother, Emma Jean Bearb of Rayne; one son, Courtney Sonnier of Estherwood; one daughter, Kimberly Sonnier of Morse; one brother, Larry Joseph Sonnier of Dallas; two grandchildren, Dylan Kade Beasley of Morse, and Mallorie Blake Sonnier of Midland.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Welsh. Rev. Brad Bullock and Rev. Carroll Dunn will officiate.
Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.

CHURCH POINT – Joseph Phillip Malbrough, 66, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Acadia-St. Landry Guest. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14 at Our Mother of Mercy Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home.

GUEYDAN – Bradley John Hebert, 64, died Sunday, April 10, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gueydan Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.

Thelma F. Hoffpauir
PORTER, TEXAS – Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel of Porter, Texas for Thelma F. Hoffpauir, 88, who died Saturday, April 9, 2005 in Porter.
Graveside services will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. Visitation was observed Monday at Rosewood Funeral Home.
Survivors include her children, Edward Hoffpauir and wife Fran; James W. Hoffpauir and wife Rocio, Cynthia H. Fontenot and husband Wayne; her grandchildren, Christopher D. Hoffpauir, M. Kevin Hoffpauir, Kurt M. Hoffpauir, Julie A. Fontenot and David W. Fontenot, nine great grandchildren and numerous family members and a host of loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer O. Hoffpauir.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rosewood Funeral Home.

Elva Dommert
LAKE CHARLES – Elva Kelly Denton Dommert, 88, of Lake Charles died at 12:35 a.m., Sunday April 10, 2005.
Elva K. Denton Dommert was born July 6, 1916 to Laura and Perry Leslie Kelly in Houston. She grew up in the Houston and Beaumont, Texas area and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1934. She was married to Walter V. Denton of Denton, Kan. in 1934 and moved to Lake Charles in September of 1944. She became co-owner of Lake Paint and Wall Paper Company in that same year. In 1960 she became owner of Denton's Art Shop until she sold it in 1979.
Elva was an active member of the following clubs and civic organizations: Order of the Eastern Star Calcasieu Chapter # 164, Crowley Garden Club, Crowley Women's Club, the Pearl McGown Rug Tapestry Hooking Organization Chapter #50 of Lake Charles, the Ladies of Sahara, Shrine Ladies and was a former member of the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Quota Club, and the UMW Clubs of Lake Charles and Crowley First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Walter V. Denton Jr. of Lake Charles and Wayne E. Denton of Austin, Texas; two daughters Elva Janelle Denton Greenhow of Fort Worth, Texas and Patricia Denton Allen of Lake Charles; two step-sons, Dr. Roland Dommert of Baton Rogue and Wayne Dommert of Crowley; nine grandchildren: Scotty Denton, Walter V. Denton III, Melody Smith Callegan, Wendy Smith Hebert, J.D. “Dale” Allen, Suze Allen Latour, Jennifer Allen Miller, Captain Philip Wayne Denton, First Lieutenant Samuel Reid Denton; six step-grandchildren: Allie Dommert Philips, Nancy D. Burger, Bonnie D. Benkard, Andrew B. Dommert, Jeffery D. Timpa and Maureen D. Hendricks; 14 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
Her parents Perry and Lura Kelly, husband Walter Denton, her brothers Leslie Kelly and D.C. Kelly and husband Arthur E. Dommert preceded Mrs. Dommert in death.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Humphries will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memory Gardens. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.with an Order of the Eastern Star service to be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at 8 a.m. until the time of services.

Seva G. Broussard
DERIDDER - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Deridder for Seva G. Broussard, 80, who died on Friday, April 8, 2005, at Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles.
Father Danny Torres will officiate for the services. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2005, in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Visitation will be observed on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Survivors include a daughter, Chris Broussard and husband Ronnie of DeRidder; three grandchildren, Jill Demeritt and husband Shawn, Allison Reeves and husband Tommy and Bryan Broussard; one great granddaughter, Ashton Broussard.
Broussard was born in Gueydan and was the youngest of ten children. She was the former office manager for City Welding Shop in DeRidder and had formerly been employed as a retail sales clerk for Nichols Department Store in Crowley. She was a member of the Progressive Women’s Club in DeRidder where she was active in the Christmas Parade serving as Chairman and Judge in the past. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in DeRidder and a member of the Catholic Daughters of St. Joseph’s.
Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Building Fund in DeRidder.

JENNINGS – Archie Joseph Vincent Sr., 80, died Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Jennings Guest House. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Istre Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.

Felix Abshire
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Felix Abshire, 89, who died Wednesday night at his residence in Crowley.
Mr. Abshire was a native of Lyons Point and a retired bus driver for Acadia Parish after 18 years. He was married to Elizabeth Abshire for 68 years and he was a good father and loved his grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Southern Care of Lafayette Hospice.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Abshire, one daughter, Thelma Abshire Berken of Crowley, one son, Joyson Abshire and his wife, Kathy of Crowley, one brother, Clabay Abshire of Texas and one sister, Mable A. Etienne of Hollandale, Mo.; seven grandchildren, John, Wanette and Trudy Credeur, Yvette, Ron, and Reginald Berken and Anita A. Falcon and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Numa and Alice Gaspard Abshire, one daughter, Mavis A. Credeur, one great grandson, Chad Breaux, five brothers, Pete, Whitney, Vernice, Nolan and E.J. Abshire and one sister, Pearl Monceaux.
Visitation was observed Thursday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will begin on Friday at 8 a.m.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley.

Wilma Hayes Guidry
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at Crowley Nazarene Church for Wilma Hayes Guidry, 70, who died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at her residence in Crowley.
Rev. Donald Patrick will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include her husband, Carver Guidry of Crowley; two sons, Robert Guidry and Jeff Guidry, both of Crowley; two daughters, Cindy Guidry and Joni Scarborough, both of Crowley and nine grandchildren, Sammy Reggie, III, Jonathan Reggie, Emily Reggie, Anna Claire Reggie, Jenny Guidry, Becky Guidry, Jake Guidry, Kelli Bertrand and Cameron Guidry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Alma Stutes Hayes.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

Mrs. Valton “Vivian” Castille
CHURCH POINT – Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church for Mrs. Valton “Vivian” Castille, the former Vivian Savoy, 88, who died at 11:46 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2005, at Opelousas General Hospital.
Father Mike Polsom officiated for the services. Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum, Church Point.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday by Bryne Winn.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Elridge Dommert
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7 2005, at 10 a.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Arthur Eldridge Dommert, 92, who died Monday, April 4, 2005 at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles.
Rev. Bob Hollis will officiate for the services. The visitation will be observed Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m until time of services.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Elva Denton Dommert of Lake Charles; two sons, Dr. A. Roland Dommert of Baton Rouge and Wayne W. Dommert of Crowley; four stepchildren, Wayne Denton of Austin, Pat Allen of Lake Charles, Walter V. Denton, Jr. of Lake Charles and Janelle Denton of Ft. Worth, Texas; six grandchildren, Alice Dommert-Phillips of Philadelphia, Pa., Nancy D. Burger of Wesfield, Ma., Bonnie D. Benkard of Princeton Junction, Nj., Andrew B. Dommert of Spring, Texas, Jeffrey D. Timpa of Metairie and Maureen D. Hendricks of Hollywood, Calif; seven step grandchildren, Phillip Denton, Sammy Denton, Jennifer Miller, Suze Latour, J.D. Allen, Scotty Denton and Walter V. Denton, III; ten great-grandchildren, Mathew T. Burger, Lindsay M. Burger, Penelope W. Benkard, Dextar B. Benkard, Oscar G. Benkard, Abigail C. Dommert, Adam H. Dommert, Noah B. Dommert, Elliot D. Phillips and Claire D. Phillips.
Mr. Dommert is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Fisher Dommert; first wife, Beverly Wilder Dommert; one daughter, Dr. Judy D. Timpa and three brothers, Henry, August and Albert Dommert.
Mr. Dommert was a member of Crowley Masonic Lodge #243, Order of Scottish Rite, Order of York Rite, Ancient Order of the Shrine, Jesters and Eastern Star. He was a founding officer of the Evangeline Shrine Club in Lafayette, and held numerous offices in Masonic, Easter Star, Scottish Rite, Shrine and Jester organizations including Aid to several Potentates of Shrine Temples in Louisiana. While farming rice, he was an active member of the Louisiana Farm Bureau and other organizations devoted to increasing the consumption and use of rice. He was recognized as Louisiana Farmer of the Year while farming in Calcasieu Parish. He was also a Member of the First Methodist Church in Crowley for many years.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sherman Davis “Dave” Ledford
CROWLEY – Visitation for Sherman Davis “Dave” Ledford, 76, will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2005 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.
Mr. Ledford died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Ledford was a longtime Acadia Parish businessman serving as owner of Dave’s Flying Service, Acadia Concrete and Dave’s Automotive. Ledford was a seasoned aircraft pilot and was a pilot for Delta Airlines. He also spent 10 years in various government enforcement organizations.
Survivors include his two sons, Duane Ledford and Dave Ledford, Jr. both of Crowley; one daughter, Sandra Ledford Battle of Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister, Jimmie Cartwright of Burleson, Texas; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Ledford was preceded in death by one son, Samuel Ledford and his parents, Sherman and Ella Horton Ledford.

John Burton Ziegler
CROWLEY – A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church for John Burton Ziegler, 77, who died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at his home at the Ziegler Farm near Newellton.
Father Jacob Thomas will officiate for the services. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 6, 2005 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Fontenot Ziegler of Newellton; four sons, Fritz Burton Ziegler of Covington, La, Robert Henry Ziegler of Lafayette; Eric Sidney Ziegler of Corte Madera, Calif.; Dale Allen Ziegler of Lafayette; one daughter, Christina Bauerle of Lake Bruin, La.; one sister, Mrs. John K. Davis of Tyler, Texas. He is also survived by four grandsons and six granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Magdelena Ziegler and his brother, Leo Henry Ziegler.
Mr. Ziegler was a lifelong farmer and rancher and a member of the Tensas Concordia Soil Conservation Board of Supervisors for 38 years, serving from 1963-2001.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Patient’s Choice Hospice and Palliative Care, Tallulah, La., and Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph, La.
Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday, La. and Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy D. Prudhomme
CHURCH PT. - Funeral services will be held today, April 5 at 2 p.m. in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Jimmy Donald Prudhomme, 66, who died at 4:22 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Opelousas General Hospital.
Interment will be in Msgr. Bienvenue Catholic Cemetery. Fr. Mike Polson will conduct the services.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 8 a.m. until the time of services today. A rosary was recited Monday by Bryne Winn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Guidry Funeral Home, Church Point, La. (337) 684-5488.

RAYNE – Lester J. Broussard, 63, died Sunday at a Lafayette hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until time of services. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

MIRE – Funeral services will be held for Pamela Faye Domingue, 33, on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption in Mire. Domingue was a resident of the Higginbotham Community.
Interment will be in Church of the Assumption Cemetery of Mire. Monsignor Russell Harrington will conduct the services.
Visiting hours will be observed Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Wednesday at 8 a.m. until time of services.
A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Thelma “Miss Tee” Bellard Allen
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Monday, April 4, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Thelma “Miss Tee” Bellard Allen, 53, who died March 29, 2005 at American Legion Hospital. Interment will be in St. Bridget Cemetery in Lawtell.
She is survived by her three children, Christopher M. Allen (Brandy), Regina M. Allen-Demuchest (Albert) and Johnathan J. Allen (Regina), all of Crowley; their father, Joseph F. Allen of Lafayette; six grandchildren who were crazy about her, Brandon, Christopher Jr., Treylin, Alex, Reginald and Kiara. Also left to cherish her memories and keep the family together are the remaining six siblings, Donald J. Bernard (Jackie) of Crowley, Goldie M. Bernard of Lake Charles, Lennis Bernard (Orlean) of Opelousas, Paul Bernard and his fiance’ Wable of Lafayette, Oliver Bernard (Lakrecia) of Rochester, NY and Mary Delco of Crowley. Also a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, especially her friend of 30 years, Brenda Richard of Lafayette, Louise Hilstock of Port Arthur and her cousin, Victoria Leopal of Church Point who were more like her sisters.
Visitation will be held today at Syrie Funeral Home from 4-10 p.m. and will resume Monday at St. Theresa Catholic Church beginning at 8 a.m. until time of services.
Syrie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Mable Byers
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in St. Charles Catholic Church for Dorothy Mable Byers, 77, who died March 30, 2005 at Doctor’s Hospital in Opelousas. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau.
Mrs. Byers was a native of New York and resided there until her retirement when she and her husband moved to Sunset. She worked all of her life in the garment industry in New York.
Survivors include her husband Harry Byers of Sunset; two daughters, Felicia Byers M. Speight of Brooklyn, N.Y. and stepdaughter Harriet Ann Weaver of Orlando, Fla.; her brother, Lorenzo Stevens of South Carolina and two sisters, Frances Sheppard and Corenthia Stevens of Savanna, Ga and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Henrietta Sloman Stevens.
Visiting hours will be from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lena Mae Quackenbush
EUNICE - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for Lena Mae Quackenbush, 82, who died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley.
Rev. Orville Rogers will officiate for the services. Burial will be held in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Richard.
Visitation will be observed on Friday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Wines and Evelyn LeJeune, both of Crowley; one brother, Herman Hudson of Eunice; one sister, Betty Lou Oliver of Crowley; one grandchild, five great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hilsinger and her son, Elmer Hilsinger.
Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

MY COMFORTER
My Comforter, the Lord of Host
He is better known as the Holy Ghost…
He comforts me, from day to day
So that "I won’t be led astray."
He leads me, He Guides me
Yes, He even hides me!!!
He’s so gentle, loving and kind
There is no one like Him in this World to find
As sweet as the honey dew
I send His love from me to you…
He is everything I need and so much more
He goes with me from shore to shore
His Love is Genuine (real and true)
Something that I can hold onto!!
He is the "best"
From the North, the South, the East, and the West!
So as I lay it down
I don’t have to look around…
My Comforter is with me day and night
To make sure everything for me is all right.
by Mrs. Barbara Ann Walker

Isaiah Joseph Sinclair
CROWLEY – On Saturday, March 26, 2005, Isaiah Joseph Sinclair went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born April 19, 1973 in Crowley, Louisiana. Isaiah was the first of three children born to Peggy and Langston Sinclair, Sr.
Isaiah was a noble and gifted child of God. He served his country, faithfully enlisting in the Army, Marines and the Army National Guard. He was devoted to the military life.
Isaiah "Ike" Sinclair was multi-talented. In his younger years, he was athletic. He played baseball, soccer and was an avid swimmer. He was well known for his dancing performances at Crowley High School’s football games.
Ike would always grasp the attention of others with his engaging conversation. Not only did he collect super hero figures, but also he was a true hero for the United States of America. He was so courageous that he volunteered for many military job duties. He wanted to assume his father’s role by being an outstanding soldier.
Isaiah was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Crowley and attended My Father’s House Family Worship Center in Natchitoches. He praised and worshiped Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Being the living Christian man that he was, Isaiah surrounded himself with his brother, sister, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He aided them both spiritually and morally. He was a true giver.
Besides serving his country, he was a faithful employee of Wal-Mart in Natchitoches while attending Northwestern State University.
Isaiah leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his passing from this life: his loving mother, Peggy Ann Sinclair; his brother, Langston A. Sinclair, Jr.; his sister, Tricia Sinclair; his nephew, Kenneth Hoover; his nieces, Keirra Hoover and Autumn Sinclair; his loving paternal grandmother, Alma Sinclair; all of Crowley, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Langston A. Sinclair, Sr.; his grandfathers, Joseph Sinclair, Sr. and Ernest Bargeman; his maternal grandmother, Ora Lee Anderson; and one of his favorite cousins, David Bernard, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Northside Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home and 8:00 a.m. to service time Saturday at Northside Assembly of God. A rosary will be recited Friday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Following the rosary a Mass will be held at 7 p.m. followed by dismissal of 8:30 p.m. by Dr. Larry Lloyd. Sgt. Sinclair will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

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