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RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Vincent William Zaunbrecher, Jr., age 57, of Roberts Cove will be celebrated on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM in St. Leo IV Catholic Church, Roberts Cove. Father Brent Smith will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Leo IV Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until 1:30 PM in the funeral home.

Mr. Zaunbrecher passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in a Conroe, TX hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Roberts Cove, Mr. Zaunbrecher was a member of St. Leo IV Catholic Church. He was owner and operator of Zaunbrecher Air Conditioning Company, and Zaunbrecher Cattle Company. Mr. Zaunbrecher was passionate about his work, and always gave 100% to everything he did.

Always the life of the party, Mr. Zaunbrecher loved to listen and dance to classic country music, and to entertain friends and family. He was a loyal friend, always giving of himself to others. His greatest joy in life was his family, and he made sure they knew that he loved them.

Survivors include his children, Blanche Hernandez and husband, Kenneth of Youngsville, Valerie Keaton and husband, Doug of Crowley, Jeron Abshire and significant other, Lacy Johnson of Mire, Cody Duhon and significant other, Kelsey Nolan of Rayne, and Amanda Campbell and husband, Ray, Jr. of Rayne; siblings, Deborah Forte of Roberts Cove, Greg Zaunbrecher of Atlanta, GA, Pat Zaunbrecher and wife, Kelli of Roberts Cove, Mark Zaunbrecher of Roberts Cove, and Stephanie Vice and husband, Rusty of Roberts Cove; grandchildren, Hayden Hernandez, Heath Hernandez, Cooper Cary, Caroline Keaton, Charlotte Keaton, Griffin Keaton, Karson Rozas, Owen Abshire, Max Campbell, and Nash Campbell; canine companion, Merle; several Godchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Vincent William Zaunbrecher, Sr. and Geneieve Parrino Zaunbrecher; and brother-in-law, Tom Forte.

Serving as pallbearers are Greg Zaunbrecher, Pat Zaunbrecher, Mark Zaunbrecher, Darryl “Beanie” Zaunbrecher, Brian “Yup” Zaunbrecher, Cody Duhon, and Jeron Abshire. Named as honorary pallbearers are Doug Keaton, Kenneth Hernandez, and Ray Campbell, Jr.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Feb. 25, at noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Clifton A. Istre, 90, who died Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. in Crowley.
Mr. Istre was a native and lifelong resident of Crowley. He served as the market manager for the former National Food Store in Crowley.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during World War II.
Fr. Jason Vidrine, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services.
The family requests visiting hours Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
Mr. Istre is survived by one daughter, Donna Schmid and husband Greg of Crowley; two sons, Kenneth Istre and wife Priscilla of Lake Charles, and Clifford Istre and wife Dianna of Crowley; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Istre; his father, Ernest Istre; his mother and step-father, Alma Faulk Magnon and Olson Magnon; one brother, Oscar Istre.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.