Obituaries:  Ethel Rivers Laroue, Sabine Parish       L-600
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 25, 1991
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Ethel Rivers Laroue (76 - Zwolle, La.)

  The prettiest flower in the garden was picked today, as our dear
mother and grandmother entered into rest, on September 22, 1991.
Heaven is beautified by her presence.

  Ethel, the daughter of the late Raphael D. and Josephine Malmay,
was preceded in death by 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was born
November 30, 1914, in Zwolle, La.

  She is survived by a dear son, Bobbie G. Rivers, a loving
daughter, Marilyn (Sister) Sepulvado, both of Zwolle; and a
stepdaughter, Ida Brown of Boyce, La. She will be sadly missed by
her 10 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; and 14 great
grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

  "Othermama", as she was known by all her friends and relatives,
was a homemaker. Listening to all types of music, talking on the
phone, and watching baseball on TV (the Atlanta Braves was her
favorite team), were all part of her hobbies. She loved flowers,
and working out in her yard. She showed her love by cooking
delicious meals for her loved ones. She was particularly famous
for her baking cakes, yeast rolls, and Sunday morning breakfasts.
After Mass, everyone was invited to her house for coffee,
biscuits, and pepper.

  She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where services
were held Monday, Sept. 23, 1991, at 4 p.m. Burial followed in
St. Joseph's Cemetery, with Father Danny Walsh officiating.

  Pallbearers were Louis Meyers, Terry Ferguson, Maury Leone,
Roger Williams, Kenny Martinez, Sam Rivers Jr., and Pat
Sepulvado.