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LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for Lester Lee “Lemon” Guidry, 75, who died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette.
Father Robert Seay, pastor, was celebrant of the Funeral Mass and conducted the funeral services.
On the evening of May 17, 2017, God came and said, “Come with Me and rest.”
Lester Lee “Lemon” Guidry departed this life for his heavenly home. He was born in Rayne on April 15, 1942, to the late Vitty and Lester Guidry, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Barbara Mouton Guidry of Lafayette; five children, Carol L. Wilson of Lake Charles, Wintrea Mouton and Dedra Guidry, both of Lafayette, Terry Willis of Rayne and Lester Guidry III of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Earl (Gwen) Guidry of Branch, Dallas Guidry of Crowley, Rodney (Bertha) Guidry of Rayne and Harry (Audrey) Guidry of Rayne; and a host of nieces and nephews.
At the family’s request, visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday, May 27, at the church, located at 326 S. Washington St., Lafayette.
Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 27, at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Atrelle Boudreaux Champagne, 94, who died Friday May 19, 2017, at her residence in Rayne.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum in Rayne.
Rev. Samuel Fontana, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will be the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Champagne Shrader of Montgomery, Texas, Michelle Champagne Hensgens and husband Kenneth of Rayne, and Marie Champagne Bourque and husband Mike of Rayne; five grandchildren, Traci Myers, David Shrader, Jerod Link, Jeff Link and Scott Breaux; 12 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Breaux, Jennifier Link, Brandon Link, Taylor Myers, Jack Link, Mikaeli Myers, Jake Breaux, Marie Anita Thibodeaux, James Link, Liam Link, Duke Link and Zachary Shrader.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Champagne Jr.; father, Wallace Boudreaux; mother, Eunice Richard Boudreaux; brother, Wallace Boudreaux; and son-in-law, Charles Shrader.
Pallbearers will be David Shrader, Jerod Link, Jeff Link, Scott Breaux, Wyatt Breaux, Jake Breaux, Brandon Link, Taylor Myers and Jack Link.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Bourque, Mike Myers, Percy J. Broussard, Roy Babineaux, Michael Norman, Ken Hensgens, and Jeff Champagne.
A Rosary will be prayed Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Friday May 26, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday May 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Atrelle Boudreaux Champagne family would like to give a special thanks to Thelma Norman, Acadia Senior Care, and Lamm Hospice for all the care they gave to Mrs. Champagne.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Funeral Services for Byron Anthony Pierce, 60, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 29, at the Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley Chapel with Rev. Clint Trahan officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 29, beginning at 9 a.m., with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11 a.m., and visitation will continue until just prior to the time of the service. Interment will follow the funeral service and will be in North Hanks Cemetery. Mr. Pierce passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at his home in Kenner.
Mr. Pierce was the Owner of Byron’s Sidewalk Raising and loved spending time with his family, friends and squirrels. He was an avid coin collector and a jokester with an infectious laugh. He also enjoyed watching the Saints and playing pool with his family and friends. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone in need. After hurricane Katrina, Byron and his wife, Susan, could be seen handing out food and supplies to the “shut-ins” in the Kenner area. He will be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by his daughter, Alana Spencer and husband Luke of Houston, Texas; son, Brennan Pierce and girlfriend Jessica Hodson of Houston, Texas; son, Corey Pierce and fiancé Simone Stallings of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his sister, Carmen Capel and husband Mark of Galveston, Texas; his nieces, Candace Varela (Michael Varela) and Christina Cope (Travis Cope); nephew, Mark Capel Jr. (Jennifer Capel); great-nieces and nephews, Michael Varela III, Braden Cope, Arden Cope, Piper Varela, Payton Varela and Brody Cope; and aunts, Alberta Atcheson (Bob Atcheson) and Claudia Guidry.
Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Pierce; his mother, Patsy J. Pierce; his father, Wallace J. Pierce; brother, Audney Pierce; grandparents, Henry Magnon and Florence Magnon Blum and Gilbert and Doris Pierce; and his uncle, Carol Magnon.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Michael Varela III, Michael Varela Jr., Brent Roy, Mark Capel Sr., Frank Vanhamlin, James Maxwell, Philip Olivier and Wayne Talley.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Pierce’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, LLC, (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Trahan Miller will be held Monday, May 29, in the Jennings First Church of Christ at 11 a.m. with Bro. Jack Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, May 28, at 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume Monday morning at Jennings First Church of Christ at 8 a.m. until time of service.
Mrs. Miller was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, at her residence in Jennings surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Miller had lived in the Jennings community for 65 years having moved here from Crowley. She was retired from Sears after being employed for over 30 years. She was a faithful member of her church and her faith was very important to her. She will be remembered by many for her acts of generosity, kindness, humility and selfless love.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and baking. These excellent skills were enjoyed by her family and friends at many occasions. Her favorite activity was anything that involved spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Miller leaves behind to cherish her beloved husband of 64 years, Reive Miller; a daughter, Cynthia Gray and her husband Lonnie of Jennings; one son, Wendell Miller and his wife Megan of Jennings; two sisters, Lillie Notestine of Jennings and Lydia Kebodeaux of Crowley; one brother, Ernest Trahan Jr. of Crowley; five grandchildren, Heather Reed Hanks and her husband Dylan; Kelli Reed Stevens and her husband Cord; Erin Miller; Courtney Miller Leger and her husband Mark; and Margaux Miller; five great-grandchildren; Reece Miller, Hallie Leger, Samuel Cloud, Thomas Leger and Deacon Hanks; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Susie Ewing Trahan; a son, Todd Dwayne Miller; two sisters, Dorothy Simon and Lucille Murphy; six brothers, John Trahan, William Trahan, Steven Trahan, Leonard Trahan, Lenis Trahan and Ray Trahan.
Carrying Mrs. Miller to her final resting place will be Cleveland Simon Jr., Donavon Trahan, Keith Doucet, Dylan Hanks, Mark Leger and Cord Stevens.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.