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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Ray Kibodeaux, 76, who died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Rayne.
Fr. Mikel Polson, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services.
The family requests visiting hours Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
A rosary will be recited Thursday at 6:30 p.m. by Deacon Dan Didier.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Ray was a native of Crowley and a resident of Kaplan at the time of his death. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
He graduated from the Louisiana State Police Academy in 1966 and served as a Louisiana State Trooper until his retirement. He was currently serving as a board member with Acadia Post 15 American Legion.
His favorite pastimes were drinking coffee at the Rice Palace and working in his garden. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren sharing his butterscotch.
Mr. Kibodeaux is survived by four daughters, Colleen Moreaux and husband Daigo of New Iberia, Lisa Duhon and husband Elby of New Iberia, Georgiana Kibodeaux of Kaplan and Lacey Trahan of Morse; two sons, Danny Kibodeaux of New Iberia, and Coty Kibodeaux and wife Sharisa of Morse; his special companion, Terri Camp of Kaplan; one sister, Mary Langley and husband Doug of Rayne; one brother, Jimmy Kibodeaux and wife Sue of Crowley; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Brudley Ray Kibodeaux II; two grandchildren, Brandon Harlow and Logan Kibodeaux; his parents, George and Lindy Cole Kibodeaux; one sister, Ella K. Istre; and two brothers, George Kibodeaux Jr. and Roy Kibodeaux.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.
Jimmie Spears, 72, a native of Clinton, gained his wings on Sept. 11, 2018.
Jimmie, known to many as “Chop-Chop,” was a great provider for his family and a friend to all.
He was also a Vietnam Veteran and aerospace mechanic for over 30 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Fannie Spears; three children, Natalia, Hamlet, and Jerome; two grandchildren, Toren and Kyleigh.
Services will be held at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Clinton at 11 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 22.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until services.
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RAYNE - The Rayne High Lady Wolves Volleyball Team improved their season tally to 8-6 during recent court play.
During the Carencro High Tournament, the Lady Wolves posted a 1-2 record with a win over Iowa but falling to Breaux Bridge and Lafayette High.
In the Iowa win, the Rayne offense was level with kills by Camille McClelland (3), Makayla Dronet (2), Morley Richard (2), Halle Young (2) and Jalayna Wilridge (2).
Wilridge led with four blocks, while Dronet and Tiesha Young recorded two blocks each. Young also had seven assists.
Nae Francis, Ava Thibodeaux and Morley Richard led on defense with digs, while Young and Richard powered four aces each.
On Sept. 11, the Lady Wolves needed four game to win a match over Carencro High (25-19, 25-17, 14-25, 25-21).
Contolling the net was Emma Pastor with 10 kills, in addition to 10 digs on defense.
Morley Richard delivered four kills and an ace, while Tiesha Young combined for seven digs, nine assists, a kill, block and ace.
In Rayne’s win over Lafayette High (25-23, 19-25, 25-22, 19-25, 18-6) the match was as close as amatch could get going five games.
Emma Pastor delivered 19 kills on the day, in addition to three aces and 10 digs on defense.
Makayla Dronet and Jalayna each recorded five kills and three aces. Dronet also had four blocks compared to Wilridge’s one.
Nae Francis led with 11 digs, followed closely with 10 by Pastor and Hannah McKenzie.
The Lady Wolves continued their winning streak with a win over North Vermilion (25-17, 25-12, 25-20.
During the win, Pastor led once again at the net with 12 kills, along with two aces and four digs.
Makayla Dronet and Morley Richard each recorded five kills and four digs.
Leading in assists were Tiesha Young (16) and Hannah McKenzie (6).
Leading in defensive digs were Nae Francis (7), Emma Pastor (4), Hannah McKenzie (5), Morley Richard (4) and Lexie Marks and Makayla Dronet each with two.
The Lady Wolves were scheduled to begin district play Wednesday with a road contest at Northwest High School. They will be at home all next week as host Crowley High on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and Eunice High on Thursday, Sept. 27, in the RHS north gym.
EUNICE – Despite a quick score by the Wolves early on during Friday night football action, the Eunice High Bobcats pulled off a 36-14 non-district win, a familiar storyline Rayne High has suffered during their first three games of the 2018 season.
“We just can’t seem to overcome those bumps we come across during the game,” stated Rayne High Head Coach Curt Ware following Friday’s loss. “We are given opportunities and just can’t take advantage.”
“In almost every game so far,” Ware continues, “we begin in a positive direction, but just can’t keep the momentum going. Goes back to the new kids we have in key positions and our lack of depth when we need a second body.”
On their very first drive, Rayne High’s Darion Senegal took a 23-yard run into the endzone for the Wolves. Morgan Manuel split the uprights for an extra point and a 7-0 Rayne lead.
Eunice answered back with Bobcat quarterback Simeon Ardoin connecting with one of his six completions of the night to Traelyn Cooper from 29 yards out for a score. The point after was wide left and Rayne held a slight 7-6 lead mid-way through the first quarter of play.
On their very next drive, the Bobcats took advantage of a Rayne fumble, setting up a touchdown run by Deon Ardoin. The extra point failed again, but the Bobcats held a 12-7 lead as the first quarter was closing out.
Before the final ticks of the first quarter, Eunice’s Deon Ardoin saw the endzone once again for another Bobcat score. A two-point conversion pass from Simone Ardoin to Jordan Ledet was good and the Bobcats extended their lead to 20-7.
Eunice’s lone second quarter score came on the heels of Deon Ardoin for his third score of the night. A two-point conversion pass from Simeon to Tyler Darbonne was good and the Bobcats held a 28-7 lead before the half.
However, Rayne finished off the first half of play with a score of their own, a touchdown score by Darian Richard. Manuel’s extra point tightened the score at 28-14 for the haftime break.
“We have been having trouble in the second half,” stated Ware as stats reveal the Wolves have been limited to a lone fieldgoal in the second half of play thus far this season. “We should have been tied at 14-all at the half, then be competitive in the second half. But, with another 100 yards of penalties and not taking advantage of what’s given to us.”
The third quarter saw neither teams touch the endzone, but Eunice’s Deon Ardoin scored his fourth touchdown of the evening with a 47-yard run. A two-point conversion run by Simeon Ardoin tallied the final score of the 36-14 Eunice win.
Eunice turned in 367 offensive yards, led by Deon Ardoin with 180 rushing yards and four touchdowns, along with 73 passing yards by Simeon Ardoin and key reception by Traelyn Cooper.
Rayne recorded 242 total offensive yards but limited to only 11 first downs.
Lead rusher for the Wolves was Darion Senegal with 86 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown. He was followed closely by John Daigle with 14 carries for 66 yards and Darian Richard for 14 yards and a touchdown.
Rayne’s Collin LaCombe was four completions on a dozen tries for 75 passing yards.
Rayne receivers were Zach Fontenot (2-for-41 yards) and Darian Richard (2-for-34 yards).
Ron Roberts led the Rayne defense with nine tackles including five solos, seven assists and a tackle for a loss. Darian Richard Jamarcus Monroe each recorded seven tackles, while Colin Broussard had five tackles and a one for a loss.
Completing the Rayne defense were Tora Benoit and Marlon Forman (four each), Dylan Istre and Zach Fontenot (3.5 each), and Zach Fontenot, John Daigle and Carlos Figaro (3 each). Figaro also recorded Rayne’s lone interception on the night.
The Wolves will host Erath High on Friday capping off Homecoming Week. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Wolf Stadium.
RAYNE - During the September meeting of Arceneaux Post 77, American Legion, held Tuesday evening at the local Legion Home, Commander David Guidry announced a number of recently completed and upcoming legion events.
Legionnaires were reminded of the upcoming 7th District Fall Conference slated Saturday, Sept. 23, in Sulphur by Post 179. All interested are asked to contact Commander Simon for additional information.
Simon also announced the Legion programs hosted by Post 77 (Boys State, Oratorical Contest and awards for the annual Law Enforcement Officer, Fireman and Citizen of the Year, Teacher of the Year) that will be re-established this term. Forms have been requested for an early start for the programs with additional information and updates to be given prior to the holiday season.
The memorial report included long-time legionnaire and community leader Larry Guidry who passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Thanks were expressed to the many legionnaires who attended the funeral and participated in a special flag presentation.
Simon reported of the recent weekend musical entertainment held at the Legion Home, in addition to a number of events planned in the coming weeks.
Following the maintenance report including projects and repairs recently completed at the Legion Home, Simon thanked the two anonymous donations made to the Legion Home. “Those donations were saving graces at this point to keep us afloat,” Simon stated.
Discussion was also held concerning the recently implemented Ride Acadiana bus service for Acadia Parish residents who travel to Lafayette. Of the three Rayne stops, the local legion is one. Simon was to request additional information from the mayor as to what type of stop area will be provided at the Legion Home for passengers.
Simon also repeated his request for the program to include the Veterans Clinic to be included as one of the stops in Lafayette.
Simon stated, “Since we have so many local veterans who have appointments at the Lafayette VA Clinic, we hope the bus service will eventually include this stop for our veterans. We have many elderly who could benefit from this service.”
A reminder was given of the local Woodmen of the World project planned for veterans who are residents of the War Veterans Home in Jennings. The local Woodmen Life Chapter 31 is continuing to collect the following needed supplies for a special holiday fundraiser: men’s elastic waist pants, t-shirts, slippers, diabetic socks, body spray, Depends undergarments, thermal coffee cups, after shave and shaving products, electric razors, wall calendars, along with ladies’ medium stretch pants and matching shirts. Collecting will continue until Dec. 1st with a delivery planned for the holidays. Contact Robert (581-4317) or Bernadette (581-7484) for questions or for pickup.
Simon reminded everyone that food and beverages are available for purchase with an expanding menu at the Legion Home during normal bar hours. Call 334-4774 to place your pick-up orders.
Also continuing at the Legion Home is Cadillac and Domino games between 4 p.m. until closing every Thursday.
“Thirsty Thursday” drink specials will also be available from 7 p.m. till. All domestic beers are $1.50 a bottle.
Concerning the Constitution By-Laws, Simon announced the updates are still in the works and once complete, will be turned over to the Judge Advocate for review before directed to the State Department.
A reminder was also given to mark calendars for the upcoming Christmas Party to be held the first Sunday in December at the War Veterans Home in Jennings. All legionnaires were urged to assist with the annual event.
The membership report for the new membership year of 80 paid up dues was given by Ray Olinger, in addition to on-line dues that have not been received as of the meeting.
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