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Geneva Cormier Bergeron

MIRE - A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire, for Geneva Cormier Bergeron , 83, who died on Saturday evening, June 8, 2019 at The Ellington of Rayne, where she was a resident for over 10 years.
Interment will be in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery.
Reverend Steven C. LeBlanc, Pastor of St. Basil Catholic Church in Judice, will conduct the funeral services.
Geneva "Granny" Bergeron was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana for most of her life. Granny worked hard at raising her children and loved to dance. She was never afraid to voice her opinion.
Survivors include three daughters, Kattie Hebert and husband James of Scott, Amanda Bergeron and fianceé Jay Tanner of Scott, and Elizabeth "Liz" Bergeron of Lafayette; her son, Jamie Bergeron and fianceé Rhonda Thompson of Scott; five grandchildren, Brandon Hebert, Taryn Tate, Spencer Tate, Bailey Bergeron and Jaci Bergeron; and three great-grandchildren, Collin Hebert, Ty Hebert and Emersyn Maturin.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Harris Bergeron; her companion of 30 years, Oran Richard; daughter, Connie Sue Marie Bergeron; parents, Joseph Olide Cormier and Doris Lavergne Cormier; sisters, Addie Leger and Winnie Guidry; brother, Joseph Olide Cormier, Jr.; and three half-brothers, Caliste Cormier, Walter Cormier and Alton Cormier.
Pallbearers will be James Hebert, Brandon Hebert, Jamie Bergeron, Spencer Tate, Jay Tanner and Rickey Guidry.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SCOTT location on Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of service.
A Rosary will be prayed by Dr. Wilton Bergeron Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM in Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Geneva's name to Grace Hospice and Palliative Care, 217 Rue Louis XIV, Suite 200, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70508.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Bergeron family to the nursing staff at the Ellington of Rayne (the former Rayne Guest Home) and the staff of Grace Hospice for their compassion and care. The family would also like to thank Olisea Smith and Patricia Leger for their years of kindness and dedication.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille-SCOTT-802 Alfred St., Scott, LA 70583, 337-234-2320 was in charge of arrangements.

1 dead in Monday shooting

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred here early Monday morning.
Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said police were notified just after midnight Monday of a shooting in Westwood Apartments.
Officers arrived to find one man dead of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Broussard.
The victim has been identified as Myron Scott of Crowley.
Broussard said investigators learned that a number of residents reported hearing shots being fired, but no one saw anything.
No suspects have been identified as of press time on Tuesday.
The victim’s body was taken to Calcasieu Parish Forensics Lab for an autopsy, according to the police chief.
Anyone with any information concerning this crime is urged to contact the Crowley Police Department at 188-1234 or Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish at 789-TIPS / 789-8477.
Broussard said the investigation is continuing.

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Shirley Mae Joseph

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church for Shirley Mae Joseph, 80, who was called home to her final resting place with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Camelot Nursing Home.
Interment will follow services in West Crowley Cemetery.
She worked in food service at Joe’s Place, Ross Elementary School and Christian Villa Nursing Home until her retirement after 40 years of service.
She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, where she served as the president of the Women Mission Society, Pastor’s Air and on the Culinary Committee. She also served as Assistant Youth Director, a member of the Usher ministry and spiritual leader over the Junior Ushers.
She is survived by her daughter, Donzetta Joseph; and grandson, Damian Joseph.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, at Jerusalem Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette.

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