Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Fontelieu, Charles February 23, 1904
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source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, February 27, 1904, Image 2

HON. CHARLES FONTELIEU.

Owing to the continued illness of deceased, his death was looked for, and 
yet when it came this community received the news with a shock. Mr. 
Fontelieu was born in New Iberia, then in the Parish of St. Martin in 1861, 
consequently he was 43 years of age. His education was obtained in the local 
schools and at the college in Pass Christian, Miss., after which he studied 
law in the office of his father, Judge Theodore Fontelieu, who for many 
years presided over the Court of the 19th Judicial District. Arriving at 
young manhood during the strenuous times of reconstruction, Mr. Fontelieu 
espoused the politics of his father, and became prominent in the councils of 
the Regular Republican party, and received the appointment of U. S. Marshal 
for the Eastern District of Louisiana, of which office he was the incumbent 
at his death, having held over his term more than two years in spite of all 
efforts to dislodge him by the Lilly White element of the party. The funeral 
occurred at St. Peter's Catholic Church, conducted by the Rev. Fathers Jouan 
and Frohn. The large church was filled to its entire capacity with ladies 
and gentlemen, who followed the remains to the cemetery, thus attesting 
their respect and sorrow for one whose many qualities had endeared him to 
them. The pall bearers were Hon. Walter Burke, L. T. Dulaney, Hon. L. O. 
Hacker, Gus Srberbielle, Walter Veazey and Mr. Boutte.

The Picayune makes the following comments:

Charles Fontelieu, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of 
Louisiana, died yesterday afternoon at his residence, on Dauphine Street, 
between Esplanade Avenue and Kerlere Street.

His demise was unexpected, although he had been sick for nearly three 
months, and had not been in his office at the Custom-house since the latter 
part of December. His illness was of a peculiar character, with alternate 
periods of collapse and of rallying, so that sometimes when it was thought 
he was seriously afflicted, he would regain the normal state and give 
promise of recovery. But his ailment was organic and too deep-seated to 
yield to treatment. He suffered from heart troubles, which eventually were 
accompanied with other serious disorders, and last week it was believed that 
he was near the end. However, he seemed to recover, and even to gain 
strength, so that, two days before his death, he was up and about, cheerful 
and smiling, as was his wont, even though he felt the premonitions of his 
destiny. For Mr. Fontelieu possessed a strong will, an unalterable fund of 
geniality and a disposition which prompted him to conceal physical pain 
under an appearance of good humor, because he would not give anxiety to 
those who were near and dear to him, and who loved him with profound 
affection.

As he lived, so he died - with fortitude and trustfulness, and having no 
fear of the inevitable end. A heart overflowing with noble, Christian 
feelings, never having harbored either mallice or revenge, however great the 
provocation, by private or by public adversaries; a soul that was as 
steadfast and true to the call or friendship as the needle is responsive to 
the pole; a charter that was a remarkable mixture of cool bravery and almost 
feminine gentleness; a nature so eminently charitable and forgiving that he 
would immediately tender the helping hand to his worst enemy, if appealed 
to; and, above all, an examplar of integrity and scrupulous exactitude the 
discharge of public duties - such were the distinguishing traits of Mr. 
Fontelieu.

His family life was ideally happy. He had a young and charming wife and a 
fine and lovable boy 9 years of age, and to them, and for their comfort and 
care he had consecrated his life. His affection was returned by them with 
infinite regard and love, and it will be years before time will dim from the 
hearts of that wife and child the memory and the image of the absent one.

Charles Fontelieu was born in the town of New Iberia, county seat of the 
Parish of Iberia. His father, Judge Theodore Fontelieu, was a prominent 
citizen of ancient and honorable lineage, who occupied several places of 
trust and merit in the Parish, and was Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial 
District. His mother was Miss Ernestine Gonsoulin, whose family descends 
from the pioneer settlers of the Teche country.

The news of his death was received with unfeigned regret by the Judges of 
the United States Courts last evening, and by every attache of the Courts. 
They had learned to esteem Mr. Fontelieu, not only for his excellent and 
businesslike conduct of the Marshal's office, but for his eminent qualities 
as a man, always courteous, serviceable and obliging.


source: The Weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, February 27, 1904, 
Image 3

Hon Chas. Fontelieu

Charles Fontelieu, United States Marshal, died yesterday afternoon at his 
residence in Dauphine street, between Esplanade avenue and Kerleree street. 
Although he had been ill for some time his death was unexpected. The end 
came in the afternoon, and his numerous friends were grieved and shocked.

Marshal Fontelieu was a man who naturally made friends. He was like his 
father before him who bore the reputation of being able to win the regard of 
any one with whom he came in contact. Marshel Fontelieu's most marked 
characteristic was his generosity. No one who came to him in distress was 
turned away empty-handed.

Mr. Fontelieu was appointed United States Marshal in 1898. During his 
incumbency he won the regard of all the officers in the custom house.

Marshal Fontelieu was a son of the late Hon. Theodore Fontelieu judge of the 
Ninteenth Judicial District Court of Louisiana, and Earnestine Gonsoulin. 
Both families have had always had a high standing in New Iberia where 
Charles Fontelieu was born, 41 years ago. He received his elementary 
education in his native town, and went to the Brothers College in Pass 
Christian. After leaving school he studied law in New Iberia, and afterwards 
practiced there. At one time he was assistant cashier of the Merchants Bank 
of New Iberia. In 1892 he was chief clerk of the Sugar Bounty Bureau in New 
Orleans.

Mr. Fontelieu married Miss Irma Durand of St. Martinvill who with a boy of 
nine survives him.

The funeral will take place in New Iberia, where the body will be taken this 
morning. - T. D.

Remains were brought to this city on the 1:09. Funeral services were held 
from St. Peter's Catholic Church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and remains 
were laid to their final resting place in the Catholic Cemetary. The funeral 
was a large one, attesting the popularity and high esteem in which deceased 
was held in this, his native home.

Wednesday's Picayune pays this beautiful tribute to he who has passed into 
the Great Beyond:

As he lived, so he died with fortitude and trustfulness, and having no fear 
of the inevitable end. A heart overflowing with noble Christian feeling, 
never having never harbored either malice or revenge, however great the 
provocation, by private or by public adversaries, a soul that was as 
steadfast to the calls of friendship as a needle is responsive to the pole, 
a character that was a remarkable mixture of cool bravery and almost 
feminine gentleness; a nature so eminently charitable and forging that he 
would immediatly tender the helping hand to his worst enemy, if appealed to; 
and above all, an example of integrity and scrupulous exactitude in the 
discharge of public duties such were the distinguished traits of Mr. 
Fontelieu.

His family life was ideally happy. He had a young and charming wife and a 
fine and lovable boy 9 years of age, and to them and for their care he had 
consecrated his life. His affection was returned by them with influite 
regard and love, and it will be years before time will dim from the hearts 
of that wife and child the memory and the image of the absent one.


source: The St. Mary Banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 
February 27, 1904, Image 3

Mr. Charles Fontelieu, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of 
Louisiana, died in New Orleans last Tuesday evening. The remains were taken 
to his home in New Iberia for burial. The deceased leaves a widow and a son 
to mourn his loss.


source: St. Landry Clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, February 27, 1904, 
Image 4

Charles Fontelieu, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of 
Louisiana, died at his home in New Orleans. In the death of Charley 
Fontelieu a good man, efficient officer, an able lawyer, and one of the 
truest friends that ever lived, has gone from earth. He was always a 
consistent Republican, and was the only "Regular' retained in the 
Customhouse by Roosevelt.
  



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