Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Burke, William Lee - November 17, 1919
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source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.)
1902-1944, November 22, 1919, Image 6

William L. Burke.

New Iberia lost a valuable citizen in the passing away of Mr. William L. 
Burke, a son of the late James L. Burke, born Sept. 12th, 1870. His death 
occurred at his home on Julia Street in this city on Monday, November 17th, 
1919 at 10:30 o'clock P. M. Mr. Burke, due to his illness for several years 
was confined to his home, and was unable to live that active life which was 
characteristic of him in previous years. He always labored for the up-
building of the community and Parish, taking a prominent part in every 
movement which had this end in view. A man of superior intellect, possessing 
a sense of justice, he was always ready to lend a helping hand and to see 
that justice was done whenever he thought he should lend a hand.

For several years, during his early manhood, he served as assistant 
postmaster during the administration of the late Mrs. V. P. Guilfoux, and 
later under Mr. Robert Brantly. A few years thereafter he accepted the 
responsible position as deputy Collector of Customs at New Orleans, under 
Hon. Theodore Wilkinson, filling the position with honor and fidelity. Mr. 
Burke when his term expired removed to the State of Texas where he resided 
for a number of years. Coming back to Louisiana later, he located at Crowley 
and engaged in the insurance business. Answering the natural inclinations of 
an ardent Iberian, he then returned to his home town.

On his return he was appointed secretary of the Police Jury of the Parish 
and filled this position very creditably and to the satisfaction of the 
people.

Deceased leaves to mourn him, a widow, nee Gabrielle Sambolla, and two 
brothers, Messrs. Walter J. Burke and Porteus R. Burke and several sisters, 
Mrs. S. B. Mistrot of Waco, Texas; Mrs. Brownson Kerr and Mrs. Thomas of New 
York; Mrs. Henry Fuller and Mrs. J. P. Suberbielle of this City.

The funeral was conducted from St. Peter's Catholic church, Rev. J. M. 
Langlois officiating, on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The pall bearers 
were Judge J. S. Power, Dr. W. F. Carstens, Albert A. DeBlanc, Fritz 
Dietlein, Ed. L. Estorge and F. W. Bauman. A large number of members of the 
Knights of Columbus and the Elks of this City attended the obsequies in a 
body. The grief-stricken widow and other members of the family have the deep 
sympathy of the community.


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