Feb 2002 obits, Catahoula Parish, LA
submitted by Betty White
Date: Mar. 2002


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Hilda Pitre WASHINGTON -
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda S. Pitre, 92, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday
inImmaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.The Rev. Ralph Landry will conduct the services.Mrs. Pitre, a
resident and native of Washington, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, February 27,
2002,in Opelousas General Hospital. She worked for Abdalla Clothing Store in
Opelousas for 40 yearsas a clothing salesperson. Mrs. Pitre belonged to the
Immaculate Conception Catholic ChurchRosary Group of Washington.Survivors
include: two daughters, Jacqueline (Jackie) Smith and husband Lee, and
CaroleBertrand, both of Opelousas; three sons, Donald Pitre and wife Joy,
and Glenn Pitre and wifeTessie, both of Washington, and William (Billy)
Pitre and wife Glenda of Opelousas; 21grandchildren; and 27 great-
grandchildren.Mrs. Pitre was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J.
Pitre; her parents, Gilbert andMary Welch Soileau; and a grandchild, Mickey
Pitre.Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from
8 a.m. Friday until time ofservices. A rosary will be recited at 7
p.m.Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, is in
charge of arrangements.
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