Gordon E. Doré
Gordon E. Doré, Sr., 82, of Crowley, LA passed away on Monday May 29, 2006 after a brief illness at the American Legion Hospital.
He was born on March 1, 1924 in Crowley, LA, the youngest son of Joseph and Sibyl Doré.
Gordon graduated from Crowley High School in May 1939. He left Louisiana College during the Second World War to join the Marine Corps where he saw action in Tarawa and Saipan. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict. He left the Marine Corps as Captain. In 1946 he joined Supreme Rice Mill working with his father and brother. He served in various capacities for 58 years and was Chairman for the past 33 years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Margarette Amick of Summersville, West Va.
Also surviving are three sons and their spouses, Gordon, Jr. and his wife Caren of Palm Harbor, FL, William and his wife Debbie of Crowley, LA, and Lonnie and his wife Carol of Battle Creek, Michigan; six grandchildren, Noelle Doré Judice and husband Stephen of Lafayette, LA, Jacob Doré and wife Gretchen of Egan, LA, Gordon E. Doré III of Reston, VA, Sibyl Doré of Arlington, VA, Ann Doré Lamia and husband Joseph of Lansing, MI, and Christine Doré of Battle Creek, MI; and four great-grandchildren, Jacob and Michael Doré, Jackson and William Judice.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joseph, Jr. and his sister Sibyl Lucy.
He was active in the Rice Miller’s Association and served as its President from 1962-1963. He was the Honoree of the International Rice Festival in Crowley in 1972. Gordon served in various agricultural advisory commissions to the President of the United States and Congress. He was a member of Acadia Parish School Board for 8 years. He served on the LSU Board of Supervisors for 29 years, from 1972-2001. Through his service to LSU, he assisted many students in their education. He loved LSU and the LSU Tigers.
He was passionate about his faith and family. Gordon was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Crowley where he was baptized in 1930. His strong faith and belief in God were a witness to many people.
Visitation will be held at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley, LA. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 1st from 3:00-8:00 PM and from 9:00 to 10:30 AM on Friday, June 2nd, followed by the funeral service at the First Baptist Church of Crowley, LA at 11:00 AM. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First Baptist Church, 228 E. 4th Street, Crowley, LA 70526 or to charities of one’s choice.

CHURCH POINT – Mrs. Herman “Deanny” Darbonne, the former Azalie Wimberly, 82, died Monday, May 29, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

CHURCH POINT – Norbert “Parrain” Guidry, 74, died Monday, May 29, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Duson. Burial will be in the St. Theresa Cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Mildred Kiesel
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday May 30, 2006 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley for Mildred "Mitzi" Kravitz Kiesel, 83, who died May 28, 2006 at her residence in Crowley.
The family has requested visiting hours to be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Lafayette.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Kiesel of Crowley; three sons, Alan Kiesel of Lafayette; Dr. Eric Kiesel of Atlanta; and Brian Kiesel of Lufkin, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Kiesel is preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Fannie Margolies Kravitz; and two brothers, Sol and Morris Kravitz.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Temple Shalom P.O. Box 53711 Lafayette, LA 70505 and/or Hospice of Acadian 2600 Johnston St. Suite 200 Lafayette, LA 70503.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.CHURCH POINT – Evangeline Richard, 93, died Saturday, May 27, 2006 at Acadia St. Landry Hospital in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Bellevue Memorial in Opelousas under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Lena LeJeune
GUEYDAN – Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at St. Peter's Catholic Church of Gueydan for Lena Mae LeJeune, 84, who died Friday, May 26, 2006 at her residence.
Interment will be in Hanks Cemetery.
The Rev. Mitchell Guidry will conduct the service.
Mrs. LeJeune was a native of Morse and a resident of Gueydan. She was a graduate of Morse with the class of 1939. She was a great cook and her kitchen was open to everyone any time. She loved to play cards with family and friends, she also loved working crossword puzzles and reading the tabloids. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters for over 50 years and a member of the Catholic Share Group in Gueydan for over 10 years. Her passion was dancing.
Survivors include her husband, Nelson LeJeune of Gueydan; two daughters, Rowena LeJeune Hardee and her husband, Dwight of Gueydan; Delia LeJeune Capps and her husband, Lane of Tullos; two sisters, Winnie Richard of Morse; and Helen Menard of Morse; one sister-in-law, Rena T. Menard of Morse; two grandsons, Damian and his wife, Bobbie Jo LeJeune of Gueydan; Denny Capps of Vancouver, Canada; and two great grandchildren, Grace and Emma LeJeune of Gueydan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Felician and Ellen Breaux Menard; and her sisters and brother, Mrs. Dewey (Lillian) Andrus, Mrs. Alphe (Lillie) Simon, Mrs. Kelly (Delia) Spell, Mrs. Alvin “Beb” (Allie) Hanks and Mr. Nason Reed Menard.
The family has requested that visitation begin Monday 9:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and continue Tuesday 8 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary will be prayed 4 p.m. Monday recited by the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters and 7 p.m. recited by Rev. Mitchell Guidry.
We would like to thank the following caregivers for the loving care that was given, Aline Bertrand, Faye Bertrand, Barbara Broussard, Lucille Gaspard, Yvonne Myers and Dana Rodriguez.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan.

Nelson Murphy
CROWLEY –Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Nelson Lee Murphy, 61, who died May 25, 2006 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Rev. David Broussard and Rev. Bruce Runner will be officiating for the services. The family requests visiting hours to be held Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Kie Hebert Cemetery in Roberts Cove.
He is survived by his wife, Millie Murphy of Crowley; two daughters, Janet Rainey of Ponchatoula; and Donna Murphy; one son, Lonnie Murphy of Crowley; one step-daughter, Mitzy Robertson of Orlando, Fla.; two step-sons, Bronson Morgan of Houston, Texas, and Joseph Bordelon of Eunice; and one brother, Ervin Murphy of Crowley.
Mr. Murphy is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Trahan Murphy; and three brothers, Wayne, Donnie, and Sidney Murphy.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Louella Bourgeois Matte, 64, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Opelousas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Leola Johnson
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 11 a.m at Second Baptist Church in Eunice for Leola Johnson, 78, who died Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Southwind Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.
Rev. Darius Lemalle will officiate for the services. Burial will be in West Crowley Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include four daughters, Elizabeth Shipp of Crowley; Ida Mac Wilson of Jackson Miss; Mary Nelson of Metarie; and Diana Lafedge of Crowley; one son, Michael Hardy of Crowley; one sister Mary Elva LaFedge of Ingle wood Calif.; two brothers, Clarence LaFedge of Beaumont Texas; and Wilbert Lafedge of Crowley; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.

Madeline T. Fischer
CROWLEY – A memorial service is pending for Madeline T. Fischer, 89, who died Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Southwind Nursing Center.
She is survived by her son, Gregory Fischer of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren, Eric Fischer of Texas; Kimberly Broussard, Jessica Roberts and Daniel Fischer, all of Lake Charles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Fischer.
She graciously donated her body to science through LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport.

Jeannette LeBlanc
CROWLEY – Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. in Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Jeannette Hoyt LeBlanc, 76, who died Sunday, May 21, 2006 in Crowley.
Rev. Jimmy Broussard officiated for the services. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Alice L. Rhode of Mandeville; and Patrice LeBlanc of Austin, Texas; two sons, Leo J. LeBlanc Jr. of Midland and Lorin LeBlanc of Metairie; one sister, Merrilee H. Batty of Kansas City, Kan.; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. LeBlanc was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. "Blue" LeBlanc; and her parents, Lorin W. and Eva P. Hoyt.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Crowley Garden Club and 3-10 Club.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

CHURCH POINT – Wanda Dies Clotiaux, 48, died Thursday, May 18, 2006 at at her residence in Richard. Funeral services was held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 22 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Richard. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

Pearl Richard
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Pearl McDonald Richard, 87, who died Monday, May 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice R. Mathis and her husband, Jim of Lake Charles; one son, Gerald Richard of Houston; one brother, Richard McDonald of Carencro; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mrs. Richard was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis Richard; one daughter, Jennifer R. Miller; her parents, James and Aminthe B. McDonald; two sisters, Beulah Bell and Dorothy Walters; four brothers, Clarence, Foster, Lloyd and James McDonald.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Wilhelmina "Wilma" Hensgens Leonards
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley for Wilhelmina "Wilma" Hensgens Leonards, 68, who died Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Monsignor Frederick Swenson will officiate at the Mass. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.Tuesday and again from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday. Rosaries will be recited at 2, 4, and 7 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata.
She is survived by her husband, Henry Leonards of Crowley; five daughters, Janet Grotefend and her husband, David of Crowley; Donna Sarver and her husband; Brent of Branch; Beth Simon and her husband, James; Susan Allbritton and her husband, Mike; and Kathrina Vidrine and her husband, Dale all of Crowley; two sons, Jude Leonards and his wife, Kelly of Crowley; and Jeff Leonards and his wife, Debra of Branch; one sister, Alberta Lyons and her husband, Marcy of Crowley; three brothers, Lenny Hensgens and his wife, Sarah Ann; Raymond Hensgens and his wife, Kitty; all of Crowley, and Lawrence Hensgens and his wife, Lula of New Iberia; a brother-in-law, F.J. Schneider of Morgan City; 19 grandchildren, Eddie, John and Ross Grotefend, Matthew, Philip, Annie and Sarah Sarver, Andrew, Abbie and Lucas Simon, Robert Michael, Madison and Mary Kathryn Allbritton, Grace Elizabeth Vidrine, Nicholas, Timothy and Tommy Leonards, Ryan and Alison Leonards; a great-grandson, Jake and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Mrs. Leonards in death were her parents, C.J. and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzy" Hensgens; a sister, Germaine Schneider and a grandson, Eric Grotefend.
Mrs. Leonards was a member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Bobbin Sewing Group. She was also a Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael Catholic Church, a volunteer at Miss Helen’s Soup Kitchen and a member of the St. Michael Mixed Choir.
The family requests that donations be made to any of the Acadia Parish Catholic schools or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Martha Foreman
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 3 p.m. in the Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church for Martha Leblanc Foreman, 50, who died Friday May 19, 2006 in Crowley after surviving a long battle with cancer.
Rev. Chris Campo and Rev. L.C. Lord will co-officiate the funeral service and the burial in Indian Bayou cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Foreman of Crowley; two daughters, Miranda Semons and her husband, Mitchell of Crowley; and Stephanie Foreman of Crowley; one grandson, Blaise Semons; her parents, Andrew and Rebecca Leblanc; one brother, Andrew Leblanc Jr. and his wife, Sandy of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; and one sister, Amanda Carrere and her husband, Ira of Crowley.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Don Leblanc.
Visitation were from 11 a.m. Saturday until 10 p.m. and will continue Sunday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rosa B. Victoria
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church for Rosa Bellard Victoria, 64, who died Monday, May 15, 2006 at her residence.
Father Richard Sadlier will officiate for the services. Burial will be in West Crowley Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include six daughters, Cassandra Bellard and her husband, Junius Bellard of Vinton; Darla Colomb and her husband, Gerald of Houston; Darlene Seaton and her husband, Dwan of Houston; Angela Wilridge of Houston; Colette Decuir and her husband, Conrad of Carencro; and Herculynjermell Marie Johnson and her husband, Anthony of Houston; one son, Kevin Wilridge and his wife, Alisa of Houston; four sisters, Emma Bellard of Hammond; Virginia Boutee of Lawtell; Catherine Bellard of Hammond; and Darlene Bellard of Dallas; three brothers, Curtis Bellard of Hammond; Rudolph Bellard of Hammond and John Boutee of Lafayette; 25 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.

Garner Clement Jr.
LAKE ARTHUR- Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church of Lake Arthur for Garner Clement, Jr., 35, who died Friday, May 19, 2006 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Interment will be in St. Anthony Cemetery.
The Rev. Clyde Thomas will conduct the service.
Mr. Clement was a native of Jennings and a resident of Lake Arthur. He enjoyed cooking, watching TV, mechanic and electrical work.
Survivors include his wife, Deiadra Cormier Clement of Lake Arthur; one son, Garner Austin Clement III of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Bethany Clement of Crowley; and Brittany Layne Clement of Lake Arthur; his parents, Garner A. and Lou Anna “Cissc” Clement of Lake Arthur; his paternal grandfather, Austin Clement of Lake Arthur; one brother, Cody Lee Clement of Lake Arthur; and one sister, Ursula Spring Weekly of Lake Arthur.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eve Johnson, Margie Clement, Ersel Johnson and his father-in-law, Felton Cormier.
The family has requested that visitation begin Sunday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and continue Monday 8 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary will be prayed Sunday 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Lake Arthur.

Verbena Hoffpauir
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Northside Assembly of God Church for Ms. Verbena (Tootsie) Hoffpauir, 67, who died Thursday, May 18, 2006 at her residence in Crowley. Brother Lloyd Singley will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday.
Survivors include two sons, Keith Sarver and Mark Sarver both of Crowley; two brothers, Gerald Simon of Lake Charles and Ceasar Simon, Jr. of Crowley; her mother, Mella LeBlanc of Crowley; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Ms. Hoffpauir is preceded in death by two sons, Barry and Rayford Sarver and her father, Ceasar Simon, Sr.
Ms. Hoffpauir will be remembered as always giving of herself unselfishly and always volunteering whenever she was needed.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Nettie Hebert Leger
Rayne - Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006 at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Nettie Hebert Leger, 91, who died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 10:00 p.m. in Crowley American Legion Hospital.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery #2.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol LaCroix and husband Leo, of Rayne, Diane Pitre and husband Wayne, of Welsh; one son, Clyde Leger, Jr. and wife Paulette, of Rayne; nine grandchildren, Leo LaCroix, Jr, Margaret Gilbert, Janet Reed, Paul LaCroix, David Faulk, Darrel Faulk, Christy Singleton, Scott Leger, Ben Leger; one sister, Thelma "Te" Moody and husband B.I., of Crowley; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Russell "Bee" Guidry, of Rayne.
She was a dear MiMi to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and Nannan to her nieces and nephews. Her home was a gathering place for Sunday dinner and holidays for years and for her 91st birthday just recently celebrated.
The family camp in Lake Arthur was the site of many family barbeques and crawfish boils while her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grew up fishing, swimming and skiing. She was their greatest fan as they participated in the St. Joseph's, Rayne Catholic, and Notre Dame High School sports programs.
Her gentleness, her warm welcomes, beautiful smile and laugh touched all who knew her.
She was an avid gardener and shared her love of flowers with her grandchildren. She was often seen in her yard with granddaughter Margaret as they tended flower beds and lawn together. Her yard was filled with favorite play spots under trees, behind hedges and in the playhouse. Her big picture-window wreath that framed her Christmas tree each year was like a Christmas card on Branche St. and a childhood memory for many who lived in the neighborhood.
She loved to read and to share books with family and friends. On Sunday afternoons after dinner, the family children gathered around her special cabinet filled with now vintage comic books that she kept there for them.
Her family was her joy. She was a woman of deep faith who quietly accepted God's will in her life.
Mrs. Leger was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Leger Sr.; parents, Valery Hebert and Nettie Plattsmier Hebert; one sister, Beverly Johnson; two brothers, Winfred Hebert and Leonard Hebert.
Pallbearers will be her six grandsons, Leo LaCroix, Paul LaCroix, David Faulk, Darrel Faulk, Scott Leger, and Ben Leger.
The Leger family would like donations to be made to Rayne Catholic Elementary Gym Fund, Rayne Catholic Elementary Memory Fund and Notre Dame Memory Fund.
A rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Friday.
The family requested that the visiting hours be observed Friday from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc of Rayne,(337)334-3141.

JENNINGS – Willard LaSage, 84, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

Rosa B. Victoria
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church for Rosa Bellard Victoria, 64, who died Monday, May 15, 2006 at her residence.
Father Richard Sadlier will officiate for the services. Burial will be in West Crowley Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include five daughters, Cassandra Bellard and her husband, Junius Bellard of Vinton; Darla Colomb and her husband, Gerald of Houston; Darlene Seaton and her husband, Dwan of Houston; Angela Wilridge of Houston; and Colette Decuir and her husband, Conrad of Carencro; one son, Kevin Wilridge and his wife, Alisa of Houston; four sisters, Emma Bellard of Hammond; Virginia Boutee of Lawtell; Catherine Bellard of Hammond; and Darlene Bellard of Dallas; three brothers, Curtis Bellard of Hammond; Rudolph Bellard of Hammond and John Boutee of Lafayette; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.

CROWLEY – Lillian Legnion, 72, died Monday, May 15, 2006 at American Legion Hospital. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at Northside Assembly. Burial was in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley.

Lloyd H. Simar
EVANGELINE- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Evangeline for Lloyd H. Simar, 80, who died Monday, May 15, 2006 at the American Legion Hospital.
Interment will be in Tee-Mamou Cemetery with full military rites. The Rev. David Broussard will conduct the service.
Mr. Simar was a native and resident of Evangeline. He served in the Army in WW II.
He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion of Iota and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Cal Simar and his wife, Priscilla of Iota; one daughter, Diana Carter and her husband, Charles of Jennings; two brothers, Royce Simar of Cookville, Tenn.; J. D. Simar of Lydia; one brother-in-law, Leo Tucker of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Dana Marshall and her husband, Chad of Jennings; Kim Monceaux and her husband, Torrey of Jennings; Brannon Simar of Baton Rouge; Jessica Cantrelle and her husband, Kevin of Youngsville; and Natalie Froehlich and her husband, Mike of Lafayette; five great grandchildren, Kaden Marshall of Jennings; Caroline and Aidan Monceaux of Jennings; Hayden Cantrelle of Youngsville; and Anna Claire Froehlich of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Alicia Doucet Simar, his wife, Helen Reed Simar; one brother, Ivan Simar; and one sister, Pearl S. Tucker.
The family has requested that visitation begin Tuesday 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and continue Wednesday 8 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary was prayed Tuesday 7 p.m. recited by Priscilla Simar in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Charles Carter, Brannon Simar, Chad Marshall, Torrey Monceaux, Kevin Cantrelle and Mike Froehlich.
Honorary Pallbearers will be John D. Simar, Donnie Simar and David Simar.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

Jerry Page Harmon
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at First United Methodist Church in Crowley for Jerry Page Harmon, 57, who died May 15, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Rev. Mark Strickland, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Crowley will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday followed by a rosary. Interment will be in the Geesey family mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Jerry is best remembered for his integrity, strong leadership, and his jovial and spirited nature. He was born and raised in Crowley and attended public schools until his graduation from Crowley High School. There he began his interests in politics by serving on the student council for four years, of which three he served as president. During his senior year, his classmates voted him to the highest honor of the class by naming him as Gentleman of Crowley High School. Jerry was a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas where he majored in government and thereafter earned his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha order at Southwestern University. Immediately after graduation, he successfully opened a private law practice in Crowley from which he retired in 1999 after 25 years of service. During his years of practicing law, Jerry served as a Crowley City Councilman for 18 years and was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem for two full terms. He served as Crowley City prosecutor for two years. He represented indigent criminal defendants in the 15th Judicial District Court for the parish of Acadia, as well as in Crowley City Court for many years. Jerry was a member of the Acadia Parish Bar Association as well as a past president, secretary and treasurer. He was also a member of the Louisiana Bar Association. He was a member of the board of directors, and past president of Crowley Town Club. He reigned as King Cimmer XXV for the Mardi Gras ball of the Town Revelers of the Crowley Town Club.
He is survived by three daughters, Amalie "Lee" Page Harmon; Margaret Page Harmon Moore and her husband, Scott; and Elizabeth Page Harmon, all of Lafayette; his mother, Ruth Geesey Sonnier of Crowley; three brothers, Larry Harmon of Tickfaw; Bryan Sonnier of Lafayette; and Marc Sonnier of Lafayette; his three grandsons, Jonathan "Jack" Page Moore, Charles Thomas Moore and Henry Scott Moore; and his aunts, Barbara Toon Geesey, June Geesey Bohley Yadron, Margeurite Gray Harmon; Georgia Rae Harmon Brocato.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Charles Henry Harmon; his step-father, Earl A. Sonnier; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Geesey; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harmon.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
His daughters would like to extend their appreciation on his behalf. He is remembered for his enthusiastic dedication in his role as a public servant for this city. He considered it a privilege and an honor to represent the citizens of Crowley.

RAYNE – Lane Joseph Hernandez, 64, died Friday, May 12, 2006 at his friend’s home in Rayne. There will be no service for him at this time. Duhon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Elida Royer, 90, died Friday, May 12, 2006 at Doctor’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 14 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

CHURCH POINT – James “Pon” Leger, 65, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Acadia St. Landry Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 12 at Our Lady of Sacred Heart. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

Thomas Schexnayder
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 15, 2006 at 1 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Thomas Michael Schexnayder, 43, who died Tuesday, May 9, 2006.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to service time. A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include his parents, Thompson and Odelia H. Schexnayder of Crowley; two sisters, Debbie S. Guidry and her husband, Wendell of Crowley; and Ida S. Hanagriff and her husband, Glenn of Crowley; nieces and nephews, Jimmy Guidry and his wife, Dawn of Crowley; Ryan Hanagriff and his wife, Mandy of Morse; Neil Guidry of Crowley, Janna H. Thompson and her husband Ryan of Crowley and Amanda H. Hollie and her husband Broc of Crowley; great-nieces and nephews, Hunter, Taylor, Zoie, Zera, Halle, Meghan, Hannah, Drake and Aleigha.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Abshire, Nick Landry, Ricky Guidry, Ryan Thompson, Paul Landry, Matthew Leleux and Steven Leleux. Honorary pallbearers will be Neil Guidry, Jimmy Guidry, Albert Leleux, Ryan Hanagriff, Broc Hollie and Patrick Landry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Brady Richard
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 15, 2006 at 4 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Brady James Richard, 24, who died Friday, May 12, 2006 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed Sunday from 11 a.m. to service time Monday. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Brady was a 2000 graduate of Kaplan High School. He was employed as a lineman with SLEMCO at the time of his death. Brady loved his wife with all of his heart and lived his life for her. He was her knight in shining armor. Brady was full of life and very outgoing. He was always the life of the party and made friends everywhere he went. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Jonn’ Seaux Richard of Estherwood; his parents, Scott and Jackie T. Richard of Kaplan; one brother, Jeremy Paul Richard of Kaplan; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Marie Trahan Sr. of Kaplan; his paternal grandparents, Newjay and Betty Richard of Kaplan; his mother and father-in-law, Michael and Jamella Seaux of Estherwood; his sister-in-law, Meagan S. Lirette and her husband, Paul; his niece and nephew, Kinley and Kaleb Lirette; his godchild, Katelyn Richard; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Brady Abshire, Ryan Miller, Chad Richard, Kentry Trahan, Coy Shamsie and Wayne Michael Eschette. Honorary pallbearers will be Brady’s SLEMCO co-workers.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Madeline Cart
IOTA – Funeral services will be held Monday, May 15, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Shuteson for Madeline Marguerite Cart, 34, who died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.
Fr. James Thielman will officiate for the services. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota. The family request visiting hours be observed Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:30 a.m. to service time at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Shuteson. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include her parents, Olan and Angelina F. Cart of Iota.
Ms. Cart was a graduate of Iota High School and was employed by St. Francis School in Iota as a lunch room worker.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota.

William Glenn Bohley
SAN ANTONIO. Texas – William Glenn Bohley lost his fight with cancer May 7, 2006 at the Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Born to June and Alton Bohley on July 18, 1950, and raised in Crowley, Glenn graduated from Crowley High School in May, 1968. He then immediately enlisted in the U. S. Air Force where he served until he retired after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Nadon Bohley and one son, Robert Allen of San Antonio; his mother June Geesey Bohley Yadron; one sister, Dana Bohley Hickman and her husband, Jerry; his nieces, Julie Hickman Rincon and Jill Hickman, of Houston. He is also survived by his aunts, Ruth Geesey Sonnier and Barbara Geesey of Crowley and numerous cousins in the Acadia area.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Bohley.
In 1991, he retired and made his home in San Antonio with his wife and son. At the time of his death, he was employed as a computer technician at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio.
A memorial service will be held on May 15, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Brooks Air Force Base Chapel in San Antonio.
The family requests donations be made in Glenn's memory to the Leukemia Society or the SPCA.

RAYNE – Ulyssee James Trahan, 65, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in Rayne. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Ruby Bates
CROWLEY – On Friday, May 5, 2006, Ruby L. Bates entered into eternal rest. Ruby was born January 24, 1928 in Crowley to the late Walter Bates Sr. and Rose Woods Bates.
She was baptized at St. Theresa Catholic Church and was a faithful member until her illness. Ruby was a loving and devoted mother.
Ms. Bates was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Rose Bates; two sisters, Mildred Polk and Rosa Belle Bates; and three brothers, Walter Bates Jr., Burnice Bates and Murphy Bates Sr.
Survivors include her children, Leroy Bates and Charles Lynn Bates; four sisters, Hazel Bates Landry; Lillie Bates Thomas and her husband, Samuel Sr.; Shirley Bates Guidry and her husband, Dallas; and Gerdie Bates; six grandchildren, Angie Givens, Felicia Thomas, Jarvis Harmon Sr., Malcolm Thomas, Shanti Bates and Charels Bates Jr., all of Crowley; ten great granchildren; one sister-in-law, Lillian Bernard Bates and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until time of services. Interment will be in the South Crowley Cemetery.
Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette has been entrusted with the arrangments.

Lloyd Francis Abadie
CROWLEY – Lloyd Francis Abadie, 87, a native of Edgard and a resident of Crowley since 1972, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Southwest Medical Center in Lafayette.
Abadie graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1938 at which time he moved to New Orleans.
During World War II, he served three and a half years in the Army Air Force in radio communications with various tactical units in this country and abroad. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge serving at times as French interpreter. After his military service, he returned to New Orleans.
Taking an avid interest in organized conservation work, he was elected president of the New Orleans Sportsmen’s League in 1950 and again in 1955. He was a life member of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and served as its president for two consecutive terms in 1957 and 1958.
At this time, he began writing outdoor articles for various newspapers and outdoor magazines. He was a former president of Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association. He was also a member of Outdoor Writers Association of America and Southeastern Outdoor Press Association.
He subsequently moved to Crowley in 1972 and became associated with Bayou Bend Country Club. He organized the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited in the early seventies and continued his pursuit of outdoor writing. Locally, his outdoor columns appeared in the Lafayette Advertiser, The Crowley Post Signal and served other newspapers across the state. His outdoor radio segment was aired on KSIG in Crowley.
In 1991, he was Commodore for the Louisiana Gulf Coast Association Fishing Rodeo. That same year, he received a certificate of appreciation for outstanding and dedicated service to the Cajun Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
In 1994 he became the first recipient of the Charles “Chuck” Buckley Awards for “Outstanding and unselfish contributions to the Louisiana Outdoors Writers Association.”
In appreciation for a lifetime of dedication to Wildlife and Natural Resources, he was presented with the Sportsmen Emeritus Award by the Acadiana Sportsman’s League in 1995.
Abadie will be remember ed not only for his love of the outdoors, but also for his belief in teaching gun safety to the young hunters of Acadiana.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Tassin Abadie. He was the oldest of 10 children and is survived by four brothers, Herman J. Abadie of Kenner; J.F. Abadie Jr. and his wife, Ellwyn of Metairie; James Warren Abadie and his wife, Mollie of New Iberia; and H. Dale Abadie and his wife, Ann of Oxford, Miss.; four sisters, Shirley A. Chauvin and her husband, Ivy; Phyllis A. Suski of Edgard; Mona Ann Riecke and her husband, Charles of Kenner and Jeannette Abadie of Baton Rouge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ferdinand Abadie and Mona Roussel Abadie and one sister, Therese A. LaFleur.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 901 East Elm Street in Crowley.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street Suite 200, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

CHURCH POINT – Patsy Faulk, 73, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in Opelousas. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at Our Lady Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Monsignor Bienvenu Cemetery in Church Point under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Marion Sandefur
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 3 p.m., in the Forest Park East Chapel in Webster, Texas for Marion Thomas Sandefur, 74, who passed away May 10, 2006 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Florine Dommert Sandefur; two daughters, Pamela Fredieu of New Waverly, Texas, and Jenny Garber and her husband, Dale of Crowley; one son, Gene Sandefur and his wife, Tanya of Mont Belvieu, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey and his wife, Elizabeth; Nicole and her fiancé Victor Lujan; Sarah and Christopher Fredieu; Erin, Leah and Kylie Garber; Amber and her husband, Jared Sanders, Dustin and Brittaney Sandefur; four great grandsons, Ryan, Peyton, Nathan and Anthony; three brothers, Ewell and his wife, Patsy; Richard and his wife, Patricia; Earl and his wife Patty Sandefur; one sister, Alice Restivo and her husband Andy; and one brother-in-law, E.G. Catlett.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Violet Sandefur; and one sister, Mamie Jo Catlett.
Visitation will be Friday from 1 p.m.until time of services.
Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Michelle Miller Barthelemy, 38, died Friday, May 5, 2006 at her home in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

Bennie Mader
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held for Bennie McGee Mader, 86, at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Mrs. Mader died after a brief hospitalization on Sunday May 7, 2006, in Crowley.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder, pastor of Saint Michael’s will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and the entombment at Woodlawn Mausoleum. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Monday led by Sister Justina Baker.
Mrs. Mader was married to the late Burton C. Mader; she was born in Iota and lived with Burton in Crowley since 1950. She was a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, a CCD teacher for many years and enjoyed volunteering at Crowley Christian Care and other organizations.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen M. Hilliard and her husband, Finley of Westlake; four sons, Winston Mader and his wife, Bonita of Moss Bluff; Tim Mader and his wife, Suzette of Lafayette; Burton E. Mader and his wife, Bettie Rae of Bentonville, Ark.; and Mark Mader and his wife, Donna of New Iberia; one sister, Anna Mae Broussard of Port Arthur, Texas; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Louisa Matte McGee; her husband; one infant daughter, Katherine Mader; and five sisters.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Bert Daigle
SCOTT – Funeral services will be at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of Scott for Bert Joseph Daigle, age 90, who passed away May 7, 2006 at his residence in Scott.
Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota.
Rev. Gilbert Dutel, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott will be celebrant of the mass and conduct the services.
Mr. Daigle, the son of the late Ernest Daigle and the former Marie Miller, was a native of Iota and resided in Scott. He was a veteran of the military, having served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WWII. He owned and operated a John Deere dealership in Iota. Mr. Daigle belonged to the American Legion of Iota and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott.
He was a spiritual man and wonderful husband, father, grand and great grandfather. Every day he lived for his family. His tireless devotion to personally caring for his wife until his recent illness was both inspirational and the finest demonstration of the depth of his character.
During his career, he set countless sales records with John Deere and served Acadiana area farmers for many years.
He loved to travel and introduced his children to a larger world on family vacations.
Although never having the opportunity to complete his college studies, he made certain all five children obtained college degrees, and most of them, additional advanced degrees.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth LeJeune Daigle of Scott; two daughters, Sandra Burton and her husband, Wayne, of Scott; and Susan Daigle Strother and her husband, David of Lafayette; two sons, Mike Daigle and his wife, Susan, of St. Charles, Mo.; Steve Daigle and his wife, Ada, of Scott; and one daughter-in-law, Johnette Daigle of Lafayette; sixteen grandchildren, Dayne Daigle, Duke Daigle, Darla Hebert, Cheramie Burgess, Shannon Daigle, Annie Blazer, Jessie Schwietermann, David Burton, Julie Burton, Matthew Daigle, Russ Brown, Austin Strother, Caroline Strother, Stephen Burke, Brandon Burke and Cindy Burke; six great grandchildren, Abigayle Daigle, Keeley Burgess, Laurel Burgess, Shelby Schwietermann, Lizzie Schwietermann, and Brody Blazer; and one sister, Marjorie Guillory of Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas J. Daigle, one brother and six sisters.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Jane Venable, Dr Darrin Menard and Hospice of Acadiana.
Visiting hours will be observed on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Duke Daigle, Dayne Daigle, Shannnon Daigle, Matthew Daigle, David Burton, David Strother, Wayne Burton and Russ Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Bert Joseph Daigle to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Fund, or Hospice of Acadiana.
Personal condolences can be sent to the Daigle family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home of Scott is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

CROWLEY – Willard James Broussard, 32, died Thursday, May 4, 2006 at University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 8 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Abshire Cemetery in Kaplan under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

CHURCH POINT – Delores Matte Thibodeaux, 56, died Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Opelousas General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at Our Lady Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

CHURCH POINT – Easton John Guilbeau, 85, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Lafayette General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8 at Our Lady Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Mason Guidry Jr.
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Monday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Lyons Point for Mason A. Guidry Jr., 59, who died Friday, May 5, 2006 at American Legion Hospital.
Father Donald Pousson will officiate for the services. Burial will be in church cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and continue Monday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include his father, Mason A. Guidry Sr. of Lyons Point; two brothers, Shelton Guidry and his wife, Jeanette of Houma; and Bufford Guidry and his wife, Ida Belle of Montegut; one sister, Geneva Morgan and her husband, Paul Alan of Lyons Point; six nieces, six nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews and six great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elita Schexnayder Guidry; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Galbert Guidry and Mr. and Mrs. Avnel Schexnayder and one great-great nephew.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley.

Emery LaBove
MARRERO – Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home for Emery Paul LaBove, 78, who died Sunday, April 30, 2006 at West Jefferson Medical Center.
Interment was in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego.
Survivors include his loving companion, Rhoda Latino; his children Linda L. Mamolo and her husband, Rudy Sr. of Crowley; Jan LaBove and Odele of Lafitte; Sharon L. Billiot and her husband, Junior of Marrero; two sisters, Verna LaBove Baker and Leola LaBove Kimball of Texas; ten grandchildren of Rudy Mamolo Jr., Stephanie M. Gilmore, Sharon B. Desselle, Teresa B. Coulon, Kimberly M. Laborde, Jan LaBove Jr., Kristy L. Harvey, Ken Billiot, Philip Mamolo and Jenny LaBove; eighteen great grandchildren, special friends, Gary Alimia and Tess Grabert and many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Orgeron LaBove; one son, Gilbert Duane LaBove; his parents, Polive LaBove and Melanie LaVergne LaBove; and one brother, Hillary LaBove.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345, are preferred.
Arrangements were entrusted to Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home.

Dr. Thomas D. Petitjean, Jr.
RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006 at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church for Dr. Thomas D. Petitjean, Jr., 49, who died May 5, 2006 at his residence in Natchitoches.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery #2 Mausoleum.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas D. Petitjean and Evelyn S. Petitjean, of Rayne; one sister, Andree' P. Wingate and her husband, Marvin C., of Rayne; two brothers, Mayor Jim Petitjean and wife Lyn N., of Rayne, Joseph S. Petitjean, of Rayne; five nieces, Alexis C. Wingate, Alanna K. Wingate, Elise M. Petitjean, Mariette Petitjean, Ann A. Petitjean, all of Rayne; and one nephew, Nicholas "Pete" Petitjean, of Rayne.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Sonnier Sr.; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dave Petitjean Sr..
Dr. Petitjean was a English assistant professor at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches for the past seven years. He also was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Education Honor Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honor Fraternity, Association of Teachers of Technical Writing, Published Author, Promotion Director New York Magazine, Script Writer for "Another World" and "As The World Turns," taught at Rayne High School for five years and was selected Teacher of the Year from 1995-1996 as a English Teacher, University of Lafayette and LSUE as a English Professor, and was an Eagle Scout. He changed the lives of everyone he taught.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
The family requested that the visiting hours be observed Sunday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc of Rayne, (337)334-3141.

Rev. R.A. “Andrew” Isbell
BATON ROUGE - Rev. R.A. “Andrew” Isbell of Baton Rouge passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the age of 90 years and three months. He was born on February 4, 1916 in Okemah, Okla. While he was a ministerial student at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla. he met the love of his life, Audrey Edwards. They were married in Marksville on June 12, 1940 and celebrated their 65th anniversary two weeks before her passing on June 29, 2005. Together they pastored Nazarene churches in Crowley, New Iberia, Lake Charles, many and in Oklahoma. To their union three children were born, Majorie Dorris and her husband, Harold of Oklahoma City; Dr. Charles Isbell of baton Rouge and Rose Newman and her husband, Ken of Baton Rouge.
He is survived by his three children; two sons-in-laws, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Otis Richey of Lakewood, Wa.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, his parents, one sister and his only brother.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will resume Sunday at Church of the Nazarene, 9955 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, at 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. conducted by his grandsons, Rev. Clint Benn and Rev. Cook. Interment will be at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Rabenhorst Funeral Homes in Baton Rouge.

Sevelia Joseph
CROWLEY – Mrs. Sevelia J. Joseph, 86, the former Sevelia J. Valrie was born February12, 1920 to Prevant and Mary Valrie. Mrs. Sevelia passed away peacefully Monday, May 1, 2006 at Southwind Nursing Home surrounded by her children.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Father Richard Sadlier will officiate for the services. Burial will be in South Crowley Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary will be recited Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
She leaves a loving memory to her husband, Peter Joseph; four sons, Bobby Allen and his wife, Elzina of Lafayette; Peter Joseph and Allan Joseph of Crowley; Ralph Joseph of California; two daughters, Mary Godfrey and her husband, Edward of Lafayette; Linda Bates and her husband, Reyna Sr. of Crowley; 17 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Prevant and Mary Valrie; six sisters, two brothers, one son and one grandson.
A resident for Crowley for most of her life, Mrs. Jo was a loving wife, mother, sister and special friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
The family would like to express a special thanks and prayers to Dr. Santinder Saini, Dr. Josh Mammen, Crowley American Legion Surgery Desk staff and to Southwind Nursing Home.
Sevelia Joseph family appreciates all the kind deeds of expression that have been bestowed upon us. We are comforted by your thoughtfulness and will. We will never forget your generosity, your visits, your calls, your prayers and most of all, your time. May the Lord our God bless each and every one of you.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette.

Hillman Garrick Sr.
IOTA – Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, 2006 at First Church of God in Christ in Crowley for Hillman Garrick Sr., 75, who died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette.
Rev. Alton Gatlin will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and continue Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time at First Church of God in Christ in Crowley.
Hillman Garrick Sr. was born on June 6, 1930 in Crowley. His parents, Vincent and Doris Esther (Scott) Garrick welcomed Hillman into their hearts and truly unique family. With twenty-one births that included seven sets of twins, a set of triplets and four single births, Hillman learned early on the meaning and significance of family love.
Hillman attended Ross Elementary School in Crowley and Phyllis Wheatley High School in Houston. He explored Oklahoma City and Kansas City, Mo. before establishing Chicago as his home for the majority of his adult life. There, Hillman led a viable, productive and spirit-filled life, loved his family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and various organizations with which he belonged.
Through the years, a few of the organizations Hillman enjoyed were the Travelers club (Bid Whist), Chatham-Avalon Park Community Council, Southwestern Livestock Enterprise and the Atwood Acres Homeowners Association.
For many years, Hillman worked as a foreman with Regency Thermographers Printing Company. Deciding to keep his family stable, Hillman declined an opportunity to relocate with the company and began a second career in security. His talents and integrity were quickly noticed and Hillman was promoted to lieutenant and supervisor with Kane Security Company. He later opted to work full-time as a security officer at the LaSalle National Bank. Hillman was also an entrepreneur, managing and owning a dental office in Chicago (H and S Dental).
In 1998, Hillman fulfilled his dream of returning to the place of his birth after retirement. He looked forward to spending his time with his siblings and twin brother Hayman, connecting to the land and animals. Always open to new experiences, Hillman and his wife, Sarah opened a Cajun restaurant in Iota. The establishment was known for its fine cooking and gentile hospitality that was a trademark of Hillman.
Hillman was a man of few yet powerful words. He thought and felt deeply. His love was unconditional as was his ability to express unconditional acceptance. One would be challenged to find a topic or interest that Hillman could not participate in or share some insight. He was a man that loved learning; a thirst that was broad whether for practical reasons or a hobby. Hillman enjoyed all spectator sports, music, travel, gardening, working with wood and was very "handy". He could take on the largest restoration projects and even repaired Renee’s earrings. He learned to clip and groom the family pet "Fortune", use technology ranging from cell phones to personal computers and oh how he loved to drive! His humor and good-nature only competed with that ever-famous smile.
Maintaining an open mind and heart, this gifted man served as a healer to those whose spirit needed tending. His ability to touch the lives in magnanimous ways is a testament to his greatness. Everyone loved Hillman. What a remarkable distinction for one man to have the capacity to bridge gulfs between young and elders; between those that appear needy and those more fortunate; facilitating genuine kinship across all ethnic descriptors. Hillman believed that everything starts in the mind…what you believe you create. What a profound lesson for each of us to embrace.
Hillman was an earth-angel, a gentle giant in consciousness and being whose sojourn with us was far too short…or so we desire to believe. He was not one to complain and was grateful for his personal connection to God, his family and his many blessings in life.
Sarah, his wife, loved, admired, respected, cherished, and honored Hillman as did his four children, Birdie Eakins and her husband Michael of Huntington Beach, CA, E. Renee’ Garrick of Chicago, Ill., Denise E. Woodard of Las Vegas, and Hillman Garrick Jr. of Crowley; four sisters, Kerry Barnum of Houston, Carolyn Jones of Oklahoma City, Dorothy Melton of Palos Verde, Calif. and Audrey Bernard of Crowley; three brothers, Bobby Garrett of Chicago, Carroll Garrick of Los Angeles, Calif. and Gerald Garrick Sr. of Crowley; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The love he felt for his wife, children, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends was returned and multiplied. Though truly missed and a void has been created that will be impossible to fill the same way, Hillman’s memorable words and deeds will serve as a healing balm for everyone.
The family requests any memorial contributions be sent to: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Louisiana Chapter, 3636 South I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70001, 1-888-290-0945.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota.

Gladys Johnson
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2006 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Gladys Josephine Trahan Johnson, 87, who died May 2, 2006 at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ted E. Johnson Sr. of Crowley; one daughter, Charlotte Johnson Boyd of Port Orange, Fla.; two sons, Ted E. Johnson, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Glenn M. Johnson of Crowley; one sister, Mary Beatrice Trahan Sureta of Crowley; one brother, Andrew "Tibby" Trahan of Crowley; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Birdie Stutes Trahan; two brothers, Harry Trahan and Paul Trahan; and one sister, Agnes Trahan Duhon.
Born Josephine Gladys Trahan near Rayne on November 19, 1918. She is nearly a lifelong resident of Acadia Parish. Gladys is a descendent of Cesaire and Clementine Leblanc Trahan and Nathan and Marie Breaux Stutes whose families were some of the first residents and pioneers of the Crowley area.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Cora Johnson
CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held Friday, May 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the First Church of God in Christ in Crowley for Cora Johnson, 77, who died Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at American Legion Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2006 from 9 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Alton Gatlin will conduct the services. Interment will be in the West Crowley Cemetery.
She is survived by six daughters, Linda Jennifer of Port Author, Texas; Barbara Johnson of Miami; Anna Marie Smith and Alma Johnson, both of Crowley; Ella Mae Johnson of Lake Charles and Carrie Faye Johnson of Lafayette; one son, Frank Johnson and his wife, Linda of Crowley; six sisters, Dora Tallio, Lorena Carbett, both of Oakland, Calif.; Ezora Crawford of Chicago; Dorothy Deville, of Oakland, Calif.; Joyce Charles of Rayne and Joanna Johnson of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Leo Edwards of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley and Dora Johnson; two sons, David Johnson and Jimmy Johnson Jr.; and two brothers, Dave Johnson and Clyde Edwards.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jonel Comeaux
CROWLEY - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Jonel Marie Comeaux Sarver, 65, who died May 2, 2006 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will be officiating for the services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Mims Sarver of Crowley; one daughter, Vickie Sarver Miller of Crowley; three sons, Lonnie Dale Sarver of Crowley; Marlon Sarver and his wife, Susan of Crowley; and Troy Sarver and his wife, Tracy of Crowley; her mother, Mrs. Ivy Comeaux of Rayne; one sister, Betty Perrodin of Rayne; one brother Clyde Comeaux of Rayne; and eight grandchildren, Amanda, Jacob, Robert, Logan, Austin and Taylor Sarver, Cassie Miller and Amy Beglis.
Mrs. Sarver is preceded in death by one son, Kirk Sarver; and her father, Ivy Comeaux.
She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, who always put her family first. Jonel was a devoted Catholic who was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Her sassy personality made us all laugh, and even when she was feeling her worst, she always found a smile. She will always be in our hearts and memories.
The family would like to thank Dr. Saini, Dr. Mammon and Dr. Bergeaux and their staff for the care and concern. They would also like to thank the staff of Southwind Nursing Home and the staff of American Legion Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

CHURCH POINT – Bertha Rose Matte, 96, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006 in Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Our Lady Sacred Heart Church in Church Point. Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

David “Shorty” Breaux
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006 in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for David “Shorty” Breaux, 21, who died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at American Legion Hospital.
Rev. Tony Bourque will officiate for the services. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iota. Visitation began Tuesday at 2 p.m. and will continue until time of service.
Mr. Breaux, is survived by his parents, Richard and Barbara Fontenot Breaux Sr. of Iota; his grandfather, Joseph P. Breaux of Wharton, Texas; three brothers, Ricky Breaux of Iota; Thomas Breaux and his wife, Sharon of Iota; and Joshua Breaux of Iota; four nephews and two nieces, Hunter Courville, Noah, Kyla and Mia Breaux; and Dylan and Bevyn Lodrigues; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends; and a special friend of the family, Dan Daigle.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mildred Breaux and his maternal grandparents, Cliff and Winnie Fontenot.
A memorial contribution in David’s name would be greatly appreciated.
Duhon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LAFAYETTE – Ronnie Adam “Wizard” Broussard, 47, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 in Lafayette. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CHURCH POINT – Luke Billiodeau, 87, died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Opelousas General Hospital. Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date in Plaucheville under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.