Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Mestayer, Frank J. - November 15, 1914
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source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.)
1902-1944, November 21, 1914, Image 5

FRANK J. MESTAYER.

A pall of sadness was cast over this community last Sunday when the almost 
sudden and unexpected death of Frank Mestayer became known. Intimately known 
by every resident of Iberia Parish, Frank had obtained to himself the love 
and esteem of the entire population, and his demise came as a personal 
bereavement to every one.

The only issue of the marriage of Dr. J, G. Mestayer and Aglae Hebert, Frank 
first saw the light of day in New Iberia, April 8th, 1863, and his early 
education was obtained at the Holy Cross College, a flourishing institution 
at that time maintained in this town. He later attended Spring Hill College 
from which he graduated in 1882 and returned to New Iberia to assume charge 
of his father's pharmacy. This business he successfully conducted after his 
father's death until about twenty years ago he retired to accept the post of 
Tax Collector under Sheriff C. T. Cade and served in such capacity, under 
succeeding administrations, until the day of his death. Always affable, kind 
and helpful, Jack, as he was familiarly known to all, endeared himself to 
every [atron of the office; and many were the silent tears which mingled 
with those of the bereaved mother over his bier. But above all his good 
traits was one which shown resplendent, his absolute and unselfish devotion 
to that mother who was his all. For her, no effort was too arduous, no 
sacrifice too great. His great filial love saw in her all that was good and 
saintly and he revered and treated her as were her deserts. Mr. Nestayer was 
never married; but his aged mother, numerous relatives and a host of friends 
remain to mourn him.

His funeral from the Catholic church was one of the largest ever witnessed 
in this City. The active pall bearers being Messrs. Octave Renoudet, Jas. 
Marin, Sr., R. F. Delahoussaye, A. G. Barrow, L. B. Delahoussaye and M. W. 
Fisher, the members of the Elks, Woodmen of the World and Societe de 
Bienfaisance, of which he was a member, acting as honorary pall bearers.


IN MEMORIAM.

On the Fifteenth day of November, 1914, Frank J. Mestayer departed this 
life. While engaged in the full activities of life, with all to make life 
worth living for, he obeyed, with cheerful resignation, the call of the 
Almighty, whose creatures and works he loved so much.

As a brother of this Order he has ever been loyal and ready to do his duty 
towards his Lodge and his fellow Elks, and his name is a mark of respect and 
esteem for them all.

A kind and dutiful son a true and tried friend, an honest, zealous and 
faithful worker for the public in his official capacity - he was one of the 
most beloved and respected citizens with which any community has ever been 
blessed.

He did his share in life's work and none can say but that he made the world 
better for having lived in it. His demise is deeply regretted and sincerely 
felt by his Brothers of the B. P. O. E. Lodge No. 554 of New Iberia, and as 
a mark of love, esteem and respect entertained for him.

Be it Resolved, That his name be inscribed upon the Tablet of this Lodge, 
and that a page in the Minute Book be dedicated to his memory.

Be it also Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to his 
bereaved mother and likewise to the press.

A. A. DAUTERIVE,
I. W. GAJAN,
HUBALD ROMERO,
Committee.


source: The Weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, November 21, 1914, 
Image 3

Died, at his residence, No. 331 Weeks' Street, New Iberia, on Sunday, 
November 15th, 1914, at 8:15 o'clock A. M., Frank J. Mestayer. son of the 
late Dr. J. G. Mestayer. Deceased was born on April 8th, 1863. The funeral 
took place on Monday from St. Peters's Catholic Church.

Mr. Mestayer was a member of the Societe de Bienfaisance et d'Assistance 
Mutuelle, of Cypress Camp No. 34, W. O. W., and of New Iberia Lodge No. 554, 
B. P. O. E.

Mr. Mestayer was an expert accountant. He served in the sheriff's office as 
deputy sheriff and tax collector from 1896 up to his death.

He is survived by his mother.


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