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Margaret “Sissy” Henderson Albertine, a native of Iota and a resident of Baton Rouge died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, as a result of a fall at the age of 62. She is survived by her sisters Charleen Precht (Charles), Nita Harrington (Don), Donna Comeaux (Bruce); brother-in-law Al Olinde and beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Albertine; sister, Glenda Olinde; and parents, Charles Henderson and Flora Killmer Henderson. Sissy graduated from Iota High School and LSU with a degree in fine arts. She loved all her friends, family and coworkers at LSU. Photography was her passion. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.rabenhorst.com.
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Funeral services will be held on Saturday Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Hubert Kelvin Bernard, 59, who died Nov. 13, 2019, at St Joseph Hospice (The Carpenter House).
Services will be conducted by Father Godwin Imoru.
Interment will be in West Crowley Cemetery.
He is survived by four children, Kelly Bernard (Amy) of Crowley, Kayla Bernard-DeJean (Craig) of Houston, Texas, Braxton Bernard (Antisha) of Crowley, and Albany Bernard (Pat) of Jennings; wife, Amanda LeJeune- Bernard of Rayne; two step-children, Jarrit Lejeune and Jaela Stelly, both of Rayne; his mother, Rose Bernard of Crowley; three brothers, Herbert Bernard of Crowley, Falando Syria (Lisa) of Crowley, and Marti Syria (Shawnta) of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Sanseeray Mouton (Freddie) of Crowley, and Keisha Syria of Houston, Texas; three aunts, Willie Mae Minix of Crowley, Mary Gilliard of Lafayette, and Madlyn Bernard of Houston, Texas; a special friend, Tammy Comeaux; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Zelda Ceasar-Bernard; father, Israel Syria; maternal grandparents, Willie Sr. and Mary Bernard; paternal grandparents, Shelton Sr. and Nevada Syria; aunt, Viola Mcdonald; three uncles, Shelton Syria Jr., Joseph Syria, and Willie Bernard Jr.; and one nephew, Caleb Gibson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at St Theresa Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 9 a.m.
Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc., of Lafayette.
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This year the honor of riding with Santa Claus in the Kiwanis Christmas Parade will go to Alena Jane LeLeux, who was crowned the new Miss Merry Christmas Thursday night.
LeLeux was chosen from 17 contestants vying for the title at the annual pageant held by Eta Kappa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.
She will ride with Santa Claus in this year’s Kiwanis Christmas Parade, which will roll through downtown Crowley on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.
LeLeux is the daughter of Carly and Brandon Leleux. A 7-year-old student at St. Michael Catholic School, she likes swimming, drawing portraits, playing with her chickens and collecting seashells. She wants to be a pre-Kindergarten teacher at St. Michael Catholic School when she grows up.
She was crowned by Miss Merry Christmas 2018 Audrey Nicole-Marie Pousson.
The festive pageant featured entertainment by Rice City Gymnastics and Tumbling Tots and Teens.
Serving as master of ceremonies for the evening was Crowley Chief of Police Jimmy Broussard.
Selected as first runner-up was Harper Abshire, the daughter of Tara and Zachary Abshire, who is 6 years old and attends Northside Christian School.
Second runner-up was Sophie Isabelle Monceaux, a 6-year-old student at St. Michael Catholic School and the daughter of Ashleigh and Martin Monceaux
Eleanor Rose Schwinn, the daughter of Sharisee and Benjamin Schwinn and a 6-year-old student at Morse Elementary, was named third runner-up.
Chosen as fourth runner-up was Faith Audrey Credeur, the daughter of Heidi and Kirt Credeur, who is 6 years old and student at Northside Christian School.
Also competing for the crown this year were Ellie Alise Abshire, Leah Marie Abshire, Aria Anderson, Layla Benoit, Sarah Jane Daugeraux, Avyanna Annalyss Freddie, Amelia Kate Helo, Isla Grace Helo, Lucille Elena Lejeune, Mayme Louise Mitchell, Gretta Paige Zaunbrecher, Estela Zelaya.
All contestants are invited to ride a float in this year’s parade.
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