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Annual ‘Day of Prayer’ observance proclaimed in Rayne

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 1:09pm
Event planned May 2 at Depot Square
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

RAYNE - Through official proclamation signed by Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux, Thursday, May 2, will be observed locally as a National Day of Prayer.
On hand for the signing of the proclamation were Judy Svendsen, Corinne Domingue, Hilda Wiltz, Nettie Thibodeaux, Sarah Guillory, Pastor Orlando Guillory and Deacon Denis LaCroix.
Theme of this year’s observance is “Love One Another.” The local observance, the 28th annual local event, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 2 at The Depot.
The city’s proclamation notes that the Continental Congress celebrated the first National Day of Prayer in 1775 and, ever since, it has become a tradition for U.S. presidents, state governors and municipal mayors to proclaim a National Day of Prayer.
The first Thursday of May was officially designated as the National Day of Prayer in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
“If we ever needed to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father and ask Him to forgive us for not fearing and honoring Him in everything that we do, it is now,” the proclamation states.
“We ask that He hear the prayer of our city and its people once again and act on our behalf. We thank God that despite our many challenges, our people and our city are filled with God’s blessings. Thank you for uniting in prayer to acknowledge His mercy and amazing grace.”

State Cleanest City judging completeed in Rayne

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 1:05pm
Rayne awarded district award during judging
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

RAYNE - Following last month’s win for the 2019 District Cleanest City Contest, judges arrived at City Hall on Tuesday, April 23, for the state judging.
Led by State Chairman Jean Gilstrap of the Louisiana Federation of Garden Clubs, Rayne was judged in Category F (population), which also included the cities of St. Martinville, Plaquemine, Winnsboro and Winnfield.
Cities are categorized by population including eight district and 36 cities who won their respective categories this year.
Judges for the state judging were Patsy Hebert of Abbeville, Shirley Key of Oak Grove and Kyle Martin of Covington, each welcomed by city officials, Rayne Garden Club Chairman Lisa Soileaux and Garden Club members.
Following a welcome by Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux and the Rayne Garden Club, guests enjoyed a light noon meal and a special gift bag from the city prior to the judging portion of their visit.
Gilstrap who presented Mayor Charles Robichaux the District Cleanest City plaque earned during the March judging, also addressed the crowd.
“We love to visit Rayne,” Gilstrap said during her presentation of the district plaque from the Louisiana Garden Club Federation.
“We are always impressed with your city — I know it’s beautiful year-round — and you go above and beyond for the Cleanest City judging.”
Following his introduction of special guests, city officials, Garden Club members and volunteers, Robichaux thanked everyone for their help for the contest, in addition to the public’s year-round help in keeping the city clean and appealing.
“Our citizens always take pride in our city, no matter the time of the year,” Robichaux concluded.
Announcement of the state winners will be made following the completed judging on Friday.
The Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. Cleanest City Contest is 75 years old, with Louisiana being the first and only state to have such a contest.

Edward Joseph Senegal

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 12:53pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Edward Joseph Senegal Sr., 63, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne, with Rev. Richard Wagner as celebrant.
Visitation will begin in the Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne Chapel on Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., and will resume on Saturday, April 27, at 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow the church service and will be in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Rayne.
Mr. Senegal passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Mr. Senegal is survived by his wife, Leona C. Senegal of Beaumont, Texas; companion, Joanna Morris of Crowley; children, LaQuinta (Micheal) Fontenot of Crowley, Edward (Kalisia) Senegal Jr. of Rayne, Kizzelyn (Carlton) Senegal of Jennings, Michelle (Troy Sr.) Stelly of Beaumont, Texas, and Michael Citizen of Rayne; goddaughter (more like a daughter) Antoinetta Cormier of Rayne; step-children: Tracy Morris of Rayne, Godfrey Morris of Crowley, Diane Morris and Monique Morris of Baton Rouge; three brothers: Felton Booze, Larry Sinegal and Issac Sinegal of Rayne; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Clifton and Lucille Senegal; step-son, Prince Morris; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Morris; and in-laws, Leo and Movella Clark Sr.
Visitors may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Senegal’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all arrangements.

Business After Hours RE-SET for May 22 at Farm Bureau

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 10:33am
CROWLEY

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Business After Hours will be held Wednesday, May 22, at the Acadia Parish Farm Bureau offices in Crowley.
The event had previously been scheduled for Thursday at the Farm Bureau offices in Rayne, but a last-minute change was announced Monday via social media by Chamber officials, who cited concerns of inclement weather.
It was erroneously reported on Wednesday that the event was to be held that afternoon. The Post-Signal regrets that error.
The Business After Hours programs are open to all Chamber members and guests. These functions are geared to cultivate business and personal relationships that can expand the customer base of local businesses.

Edward Joseph Senegal Sr.

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 4:51pm
RAYNE

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Edward Joseph Senegal Sr., 63, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne with Rev. Richard Wagner as Celebrant.
Visitation will begin in the Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne Chapel on Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume on Saturday, at 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow the church service and will be in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Rayne.
Mr. Senegal passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Mr. Senegal is survived by his wife, Leona C. Senegal of Beaumont, Texas; companion, Joanna Morris of Crowley; children, LaQuinta (Micheal) Fontenot of Crowley, Edward (Kalisia) Senegal Jr. of Rayne, Kizzelyn (Carlton) Senegal of Jennings, Michelle (Troy Sr.) Stelly of Beaumont, Michael Citizen of Rayne; goddaughter (more like a daughter), Antoinetta Cormier of Rayne; step-children, Tracy Morris of Rayne, Godfrey Morris of Crowley and Diane Morris and Monique Morris, both of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Felton Booze, Larry Sinegal and Issac Sinegal, all of Rayne; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Clifton and Lucille Senegal; step-son, Prince Morris; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Morris; and in-laws, Leo and Movella Clark Sr.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Senegal’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

James “Ronnie” Martin

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 4:47pm
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas

James “Ronnie” Martin, 82 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, doing what he loved, working on the farm.
He was born June 25, 1936, in Crowley to James Albert Martin and Irabelle Moseley Martin.
Ronnie was the eldest of five brothers. He met the love of his life, Jolene, in grade school. They married in 1957, residing in Louisiana until 1972. Their four children were born in Louisiana.
Ronnie proudly served his country in the National Guard. He was a lifelong professional land surveyor. He began his career with John E. Chance and Associates in Lafayette. During that time, he worked in the Persian Gulf in the late 1960’s, helping lay the groundwork for the oil and gas industry as we know it today.
In 1972 the family moved to London, Arkansas. Ronnie partnered with Danny Hale to form Hale-Martin & Associates where he worked for over 30 years before retirement. During that time, he also served as Pope County surveyor. He walked over the land in Pope County praying for the land and the people. Ronnie’s single focus was to seek the Lord and serve the body of Christ wherever God led him. He lived by Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection...”
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Byron Martin and Johnny Martin.
He will be dearly missed and forever loved by his loving wife of 61 years, Jolene Martin; daughter, Jennifer Churchill and husband Gary of Dover, Arkansas; son, Steve Martin and wife Becky of London; son, Micah Martin and wife Cindy of Lamar, Arkansas; son, Andy Martin of Russellville; five grandchildren, Adrielle Churchill of Washington, D.C., Colton Churchill and wife Chelsey of Fayettville, Arkansas, Sarah Martin of Conway, Arkansas, Benjamin Martin of London and Dalton Martin of London; one great-grandchild, Vivien Churchill of Fayettville; two brothers, Wendell Martin and wife Florence of Crowley and Mickey Martin and wife Beth of Leister, North Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Martin and Carole Martin, both of Crowley; and several nieces, nephews, other family and countless friends.
His visitation will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019, at Fellowship of Christians, 1680 Sparksford Drive in Russellville. The funeral service will begin following the visitation at 2 p.m. with Dr. Travis Arterberry officiating and Rev. Tom Deere assisting. Burial will be in Churchill Family Cemetery in Dover, under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.
Pallbearers will be Micah Martin, Steve Martin, Gary Churchill, Colton Churchill, Benjamin Martin and Dalton Martin.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.

Services to be held Friday for Larry Broussard

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 4:46pm
CROWLEY

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Larry Gene Broussard, 78, who died April 21, 2019, in Crowley.
Fr. Jason Vidrine, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Larry was born in Abbeville and graduated from Abbeville High School in 1958. He earned his accounting degree in three years at SLI in 1961 and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1964.
Mr. Broussard was very active in civic, professional and community organizations such as Louisiana CPA Association and Crowley Lions Club, and he was an usher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
He was a talented woodworker and an antique car enthusiast.
Larry will be greatly missed by his colleagues in the accounting profession, church, community and family, especially, the ones that call him “Gramps.”
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Melba R. Broussard of Crowley; two daughters, Ann B. Mire and her husband Steve of Crowley and Melanie A. Broussard of Lafayette; one son, Christopher Broussard and his wife Katie of Chapin, South Carolina; two brothers, Dale Broussard and wife Grace of Abbeville and Lynn Broussard and wife Carole of Abbeville; 13 grandchildren, Cody Barousse and wife Hali, Justin Mire and his wife Dodie, David Mire and his wife Martha, Katherine Mire Grannemann and her husband Nathan, Mallory Mire Kebodeaux and her husband Ethan, Natalie Mire, Matthew Mire, Nicholas Broussard and his wife Heather, Chad Broussard, Brandon Broussard, Brianna Broussard, Ryan Broussard and Tyler Broussard; 11 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Debbie Chappell Broussard of Loxley, Alabama; and one brother-in-law, Rudy Roche of Brinkey, Arkansas.
Mr. Broussard is preceded in death by one son, Gary Broussard; his parents, Alfred and Rena Broussard; and one sister-in-law, Lynda Roche.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Broussard, Cody Barousse, Justin Mire, Rudy Roche, Matthew Mire, Steve Mire and David Mire.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Nicholas Broussard, Chad Broussard, Brandon Broussard, Ryan Broussard and Tyler Broussard.
The family would like to thank Joan Fontenot, RN, and the rest of the staff of Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, and Acadian Home Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 901 E. Elm St. Crowley.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

All six area baseball teams earn playoff berths

Tue, 04/23/2019 - 4:43pm

Northside Christian and Notre Dame headline a strong contingent of Acadia Parish baseball teams that earned postseason berths when the ...

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