Obits: Opelousas Daily World - November, 2000: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Don Johnson ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. Wednesday -- November 01, 2000 OBITUARIES Gladys Belleau, Thomas Bernard, Joyce Clark, Priscilla Doucet, Laurentine Stemmans, Ray Stout. Gladys Belleau PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mrs. Alpham Belleau, the former Gladys Olivier, 89, will be held (time pending) Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Michael Hebert will conduct the services. Mrs. Belleau, a resident of Krotz Springs, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a housewife. Survivors include: a son, Bryan Belleau of Krotz Springs; five daughters, Mrs. John (Beverly) of Lawtell, Mrs. Lee Anna Cherene, Mrs. Evelina Dekerlegand of Port Barre, Mrs. Vincent (Melba) LaHaye and Mrs. Donald (Velma) Stelly, both of Krotz Springs; 33 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Belleau was preceded in death by her husband, Alpham Belleau; and her parents, Joseph and Anna Pitre Olivier. Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Thomas Bernard BUFFALO, NY - Services for Mr. Thomas Singleton Bernard, 58, were held Friday, October 27, here with burial in White Chapel Memorial Park. Mr. Bernard, a native of Opelousas and a resident of Buffalo, NY, died Monday, October 23, 2000. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. Survivors include: a sister, Nanette Johnson of Clarksville, Ga. John E. Roberts Funeral Home of Buffalo, N.Y., was in charge of arrangements. Joyce Clark Funeral services for Ms. Joyce Clark are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Priscilla Doucet GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Ms. Priscilla Doucet, 81, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Msgr. Louis Melancon will conduct the services. Ms. Doucet, a resident of Grand Prairie, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2000, at her residence. She worked for J.P. Abdalla's for over 20 years. Survivors include: a daughter, Sandra Darbonne and husband Larry of Grand Prairie; a sister, Belle Martin of Opelousas; three grandchildren, Shawn Darbonne, Shane Darbonne and Sharee' Darbonne, all of Grand Prairie; and a great-grandchild, Seth Martin Darbonne of Grand Prairie. Ms. Doucet was preceded in death by her parents, Regile and Elmira Roberie Doucet Sr.; three brothers, Heard, Lenton and Regile Jr. Doucet; a sister, Lena Byler; and a stepsister, Lydie Soileau. Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Laurentine Stemmans CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Laurentine D. Stemmans, the former Marie Laurentine "Tinnie" Domingue, 91, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Stemmans, retired pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Musical selections will be provided by Charlotte Jopling, accompanied by Phyllis Simar on the organ. The songs will be The Old Rugged Cross, Hail Mary, Take Our Bread and J'Irai La Voir Un Jour. Laurentine, a native and lifelong resident of Carencro, died at 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2000, in J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home in Arnaudville. She was a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church and was a member of the Bonne Mort Society, St. Anne Society and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include: a daughter, Madeline S. Braquet and son-in-law, Francis Braquet Jr. of Carencro; a son, Albert Couret "Sonny" Martin and daughter-in-law, Lona Reeves Martin of Bastrop; seven grandchildren, Brian Braquet of Carencro, Jared Braquet and his spouse Monique of Carencro, Pamela Martin of Bastrop, LaDonna Martin of LaPlace, Barbara H. Harris and her spouse Ken Harris of Northport, Ala., Albert Couret "Skipper" Martin III and his spouse Toni Martin of Springhill, and John Reeves Martin of Mobile, Ala.; a great-grandson, Hudson Harris of Northport, Ala.; two brothers, A.G. Domingue of Carencro and Sidney Domingue of Lake Charles; and a sister, Lois Arceneaux of Scott. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Couret Martin, who died March 1940; 2nd husband, Claude Stemmans, who died January 1985; her parents, Darneville Domingue and the former Marie Anaise Mouton, both natives of Lafayette Parish; paternal grandparents, Pierre Homer Domingue and Azena Marie Mathew; maternal grandparents, Pierre J. Mouton and the former Marie Carmelite Dugas; four brothers, Antoine, Ozere, Walter and Louis Domingue; and five sisters, Elvira Miller, Beulah Mangipane, Rita Mequet, Rena Menard and Henrietta Fahey. Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. by the Rev. Bill Melancon, pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be four grandsons, Brian and Jared Braquet, A.C. "Skipper" and John Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be A.G. Domingue and Sidney Domingue. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the administration and staff of J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home in Arnaudville for nine years of unconditional care given to their mother and also to the caring home physicians, Dr. Paul Rees and Dr. Kirk Elliot. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements. Ray Stout PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Ray Stout, 77, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Stout died at 11:50 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a custodian at Leonville High for 47 years and then custodian at J. Michael Morrow Nursing Home for 12 years. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Bertha Artigue Stout of Port Barre; three stepsons, Mike Stout and wife Nora, and Dennis "Meathead" Stout, both of Port Barre, and Jessie Stout Jr. and wife Marie of Baker; a stepdaughter, Velma S. Leger and husband Mike of Leonville; a brother, Andrew Stout of Leonville; four sisters, Irene Stout of Opelousas, Elsie Credeur of Port Neches, Texas, Pearl Thibodeaux of Lafayette and Mary Ann Kilchrist of Leonville; 14 step grandchildren, Joseph Leger, Melania L. Vidrine, Desiree L. Macip, Marcus Leger, Joshua Leger, Sarah Leger, Sam Stout, David Stout, Bernadette Stout, Daniel Stoute, Kenneth Stoute, Amy Myers, Rachel Stoute and Timmy Stelly; six step great-grandchildren, Danielle Macip, Kayla Myers, Abby, Jared and Cierra Stoute, and Megan Myers; three nephews, Kim Kilchrist, Elwood Credeur Jr. and Michael Credeur; and two nieces, Elizabeth White and Suzanne Theriot. Mr. Stout was preceded in death by his parents, Clebert Stout and Marie A. Richard Stout; a brother, Joseph C. Stout; and three sisters, Essie and Joyce Stout and Mae Thibodeaux. Donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Thursday --- November 02, 2000 Obituaries Irene Breaux Funeral services for Ms. Irene Mable Breaux are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Raphael Doucet Funeral services for Mr. Raphael Doucet, 78, will be held at 4 p.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here with burial in Gates of Heaven Cemetery. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Mary Guillory LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Guillory, 64, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet. The Rev. Jude Mary Obiechina, CMF, will conduct the services. Mrs. Guillory died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2000, in Lafayette General Hospital. Survivors include: five sons, Joseph Arnold Guillory of Realto, Calif., Glenn Dale Guillory of Ocean Springs, Calif., John Kevin Guillory of San Bernadino, Calif., Patrick Guillory and Chad Guillory, both of Lawtell; five daughters, Debra Guillory, Jennifer Thibodeaux and Paula Jolivette, all of Lake Charles, Carolyn Douglas and Greta Guillory, both of Lawtell; a brother, Marion Thibodeaux of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Timmy Pierce of Lake Charles, Priscilla Thierry and Cerda Thierry, both of Lawtell; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She also leaves to mourn daughters-in-law; sons-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Guillory was preceded in death by her parents, Winston and Frances Thibodeaux; her husband, Onezime Guillory; and a brother, Leoran Thibodeaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawtell. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Arthur James Jr. LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Arthur James Jr., 88, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Denis Osuagwu will conduct the services. Mr. James died at 9:02 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife of six years, Mrs. Aline James of Opelousas; three sons, Allen James/Ethelle and Lervin James, both of Houston, Texas, and Leo Paul Thompson of Atlanta, Ga.; seven daughters, Mrs. Mary Hines and Mrs. Elma Dunham/Rusty, both of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Annie Jean Eaglin/Lee of Channelview, Texas, Mrs. Velma Malbrough, Mrs. Ruby Simien and Mrs. Patricia Rosette/Cal, all of Opelousas, and Miss Thelma Livingston/Lawrence Babineaux of Lafayette; a brother, Paul Villery/Elvina of Paris, Calif.; a stepbrother, Adam Nero of Port Arthur, Texas; a sister, Odelia Jenkins/Rosman of Opelousas; 53 grandchildren; 125 great-grandchildren; and 43 great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and extended step family. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur James Sr. and Cecile Villery; his wife, Orelia C. James 62 1/2 years; a son, Lergin James; two daughters, Ella Mae Simien and Theresa Gallien; three brothers, Melvin, Melton and Preston James; four sisters, Bertha Fontenot, Ella Mae Nelson, Orelia Brown and Celestine Authorlee; six sons-in-law, Howard Simien, Tommy Hines, Lawrence Gallien, Merlin Malbrough, Matthew Simien and Simonette Livingston; two great-granddaughters, Shawna Gallien and Lesisha Malbrough; a great-great-grandchild, Eugene Gallien; his stepfather, Louis Goodwin Sr. and a stepbrother, Louis Goodwin Jr. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Roy Martin LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Roy Joseph Martin, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille here with burial in St. John Cemetery Mausoleum. The Rev. Msgr. J. Douglas Courville, pastor, St. Jules Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Lectors will be Carla Coffman Gossen and Jennifer Hale Gossen. Richard Jude Gossen and Gregory Martin Gossen will be Eulogists. Matthew Coffman Gossen, Christopher Patrick Gossen, Grier Dale Gossen and Samuel Joseph Gossen will be gift bearers. Mr. Martin, a native of Carencro and a lifelong resident of Lafayette, died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2000, at his residence. He was the son of the late Vaslin Martin and the former Maydell Chaisson, both natives of Carencro. He was a veteran of military service having served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946 in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II. Mr. Martin was affiliated with the 8th Railroad Battalion and was awarded the A.P. Victory Ribbon, 5 Battle Stars and the President Unit Citation. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad for 35 years. Mr. Martin was a member of the Cathedral of St. John Community, and was a past member of the Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #3202, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Brotherhood of Railways Lodge 6783, the American Legion Post #69, the Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium Assoc. and was a volunteer at the St. Joseph's Diner. Survivors include: his wife of 62 years, Mildred "Millie" Zimmerman Martin of Lafayette; a daughter, Judy Paul and husband Randy; two grandchildren, Gregory Martin Gossen and wife Carla Coffman Gossen, and Richard Jude Gossen and wife Jennifer Hale Gossen; four great-grandchildren, Matthew Coffman Gossen, Christopher Patrick Gossen, Grier Dale Gossen and Samuel Joseph Gossen; 16 nieces and 17 nephews. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Hilda Martin LeBlanc, Verna Martin Foco, Lilly Mae Martin Baldridge, Lena Martin Richard and Eula Martin Richard; and two brothers, Murphy Martin and Lloyd Martin. Memorial contributions in Mr. Martin's name may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503. Pallbearers will be Gregory M. Gossen, Richard J. Gossen, Randy Paul, Billy Fowler, Bob Doucet and Johnnie Foco. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Brasseaux, Henry DeJean, J.C. Camel and Robley Breaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Martin & Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Emma Moore PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma "Elme" Moore, 88, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Wilson Doomes, pastor of St. Mary Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Moore, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Port Barre, died Tuesday, October 24, 2000, in Opelousas. She was a member of St. Mary Baptist Church in Port Barre. Survivors include: two sons, Paul Rideaux and Richard Rideaux, both of Opelousas; three daughters, Amy Valyan and Ophia Zachery, both of Opelousas, and Josephine Western of Morgan City; a brother, Arthur Jones; 35 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Flozene) Moore; a brother, Cornelius Jones; and two sisters, Latine Jones and Lessie Jones. A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Lisa Poullard Funeral services for Ms. Lisa Poullard are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Alan Thompson ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Alan Thompson, 86, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with burial in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. Mr. Thompson, a resident of Arnaudville, died Saturday, October 28, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: three sons, Manuel Thompson Sr. and John A. Thompson Sr., both of Arnaudville, and James W. Thompson Sr. of Opelousas; two daughters, Lee Ester Perrault of Carencro and Juanita Leday of Opelousas; a brother, Willie Thompson of Opelousas; two sisters, Lorena Augustine of Plaisance and Annie Thompson of Opelousas; a brother-in-law, Maurice Sam Sr. of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Thompson; his father, Julien Thompson; his mother, Celestine Thompson and a sister, Mary Thompson Bob. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services in Pellerin Funeral Home in Arnaudville, which is in charge of arrangements. Whitney Trahan CARENCRO - Funeral services for Whitney "Bookee" Trahan, 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Gardens. Trahan died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2000, in Lafayette General Medical Center. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, Carencro is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Friday -- November 03, 2000 Obituaries Lucille Bellard MALLET - Funeral services for Ms. Lucille Bellard, 65, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Ann Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Dennis will conduct the services. Ms. Bellard, a resident of Eunice, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at her residence. Survivors include: five daughters, Cassie Bellard and Patsy Bellard, both of Eunice, Lois Johnson of Dayton, Texas, Barbara Scott of Baton Rouge and Lisa Bellard-Blake of Baytown, Texas; a son, Joseph Bellard of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Sarah Guillory of Lake Charles and Mary Ann Lastrapes of Opelousas; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A wake will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Ann Catholic Church in Mallet. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Joyce Clark VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Joyce A. Clark, 64, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Disciples Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Issac Fontenot will conduct the services. Ms. Clark, a resident of Opelousas, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. Survivors include: two daughters, Lorena Marie Clark/Riggs of Ville Platte and Brenda A. Stuart of Carencro; a son, Adam Clark Jr. of New Orleans; two brothers, Leroy Anderson of Baton Rouge and Alicce Anderson of Ville Platte; four sisters, Joyce Lynn Fontenot, Mary Lou Anderson and Rose Ella Leday, all of Ville Platte, and Lee Anna Freeman of Opelousas; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Disciples Baptist Church in Ville Platte. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Hester Cormier Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Soileau Cormier, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington. Mrs. Cormier, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Washington, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2000, in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. Survivors include: six nephews, James Edward Soileau and wife Joyce of Krotz Springs, Hugh Soileau and wife Helen of Sunset, Felton Soileau and wife Debra, and Kermit Richard Soileau and wife Dolly, both of Lafayette, David Earl Soileau and wife Gale of New Iberia, and Michael John Soileau and wife Tammy of Opelousas; and two sisters-in-law, Bertha Soileau of Sunset and Ezola Soileau of Washington. Mrs. Cormier was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Cormier; her parents, Winsey Soileau and Mathilde Pitre Soileau; and two brothers, Hugh Soileau Sr. and A.K. Soileau. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Bernard Lang LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Bernard A. "Pops" Lang, 100, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers here with burial in Holy Mary, Mother of God Cemetery. The Rev. C. Nicholas Trahan, associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, will conduct the services. Valerie Andrus, organist-soloist, will sing "On Eagles Wings", "The Lord's Prayer" and "Be Not Afraid". Mr. Lang died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at his residence. Bernard Anthony Lang was born October 24, 1900, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the 7th of eight children born to Frank and Mary Lange. His father and his Uncle Mike owned and operated the Lange Brothers Cement Company in St. Paul where Bernard worked until 1919 when he went to work for the Interstate Commerce Commission surveying land for the railroads. This job eventually lead him to Louisiana where he was convinced to enroll at what was then Southwestern Louisiana Institute (ULL). There he earned a degree in education, lettered in all 4 sports and met and married his wife of 68 years, Myrtle Marie Mader. After 8 years as head coach and assistant principal at Lafayette High School, Bernard attended Notre Dame University on a scholarship from the Knights of Columbus. Upon earning a Master's Degree in Sociology, he went to work for the Boy Scouts of America in St. Paul/Minneapolis until 1934 when he was lured back to Lafayette as Executive Director of the Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. He retired from that position at age 65 and began his 4th career in real estate as a salesman for Dan Ritchey's company where he remained until Dan's retirement. Pops continued in real estate with another company until age 88 when he retired for good to care for his wife who died in 1993. He was an avid golfer until age 90. He fathered two sons, Bernard Anthony "Binky" Lang Jr., deceased, and George Mader Lang Sr., a resident of Lafayette. It was as a student at S.L.I. that Lang acquired his nickname "Pops" - he was a bit older than his classmates. He also dropped the "e" from Lange so it would not be pronounced in a French fashion. It was at this time that he met for the first time a lovely coed at St. Joseph's Academy in Bay St. Louis, Myrtle Marie Mader, a native of New Orleans. She too became a student at S.L.I. It was in 1934 that Pops began a 31-year stint as Executive Director of the Evangeline Area Council of the Boy Scouts. Thousands of boys in the seven Council area would serve under his tutelage, held affectionately in high esteem by his "troops". When Pops began this new venture there were 12 troops with 355 scouts. By 1965 there were 210 troops and 5,825 scouts. It was also during his tenure that Camp Thistlethwaite was acquired as a gift from the Thistlethwaite Family. Pop has had a number of "passions" over his many decades. Foremost among them has been his love for golf. Except on the very hottest of summer days, Pops walked the course and continued to do so until he was 90. Another passion was dancing! He was a superb dancer in classic ballroom style. Myrtle was more than a match for him but in an evening he would find scores of partners. Partygoers years younger would marvel at his stamina and grace. The house that Pops and Myrtle built close to old Lafayette High, now Lafayette Middle School, was located on lots purchased in 1934 for $500. Pops used to tease about haggling with a Mr. Cornay about the price. The clincher he would relate was when Cornay said he would name the street after Mrs. Lang if Pops bought the lot - and so we have Myrtle Place Boulevard! Throughout his years in Lafayette, Pops has been a "doer". He had been a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish since 1935; Chairman of Lafayette's first Playground and Parks Commission; Chairman of the United Way Big Gifts Committee; Chairman of Red Cross Safety Committee; President of ULL Alumni Association; President and long time member of the Rotary Club; recipient of the Boy Scouts' Silver Beaver and Distinguished Citizens Award and was a member of both the Louisiana and the National Real Estate Boards. And as previously noted, he was a charter member of Oakburne Country Club. Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, George and Dana Lang of Lafayette; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Lang of Clearlake, Texas; six grandchildren, Valerie Lang Smith and husband Barney of Pearland, Texas, Bernie Lang and wife Carrie of The Woodlands, Texas, David Lang and wife Donna of League City, Texas, Marie Lang Keener and husband Mike of Clearlake, Texas, George Lang Jr. of Lafayette and Alison Lang Cravey and husband Ryan of Houston, Texas; five great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be George Lang Jr., David Lang, Bernie Lang, Barney Smith, Michael Keener and James Alpha. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Zerben Bienvenu, A.H. "Happy" Bryan Jr., William R. Bullen Jr., Dr. H.P. Chastant, E.M. "Chris" Christensen, Robert M. Cordell, Sidney C. Ory and Judge Kaliste Saloom. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. by the Rev. Keith DeRouen, pastor of St. John Cathedral. The Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of arrangements. Lisa Poullard EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Lisa Poullard, 37, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Tyson will conduct the services. Ms. Poullard, a resident of Eunice, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in Eunice Community Hospital. Survivors include: her father, Johnelle Mason of Eunice; two stepbrothers, Harry Mason and Joel Mason, both of Eunice; a sister, Linda Stevens of Eunice; and a stepsister, Dean Mason of Eunice. Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Eunice, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Monday -- November 06, 2000 OBITUARIES James Thibodeaux, Ada Washington James Thibodeaux LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. James Hubert Thibodeaux, 78, will be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Mr. Thibodeaux, a native of Church Point, died Sunday, November 5, 2000, in the Eunice Community Medical Center. He was a retired carpenter and member of the Eunice Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Marie Miller Thibodeaux of Lawtell; five sons, Gary Thibodeaux, James Richard Thibodeaux and Wayne Thibodeaux and wife Deborah, all of Lawtell, Carl Thibodeaux and wife Cindy of Carencro, and Michael Thibodeaux of Shreveport; three daughters, Merlie Myers and husband Luther of Lafayette, Brenda Andrepont and husband Juan of Church Point, and Elaine Marks and husband Mickey of Lawtell; two brothers, Preston Thibodeaux of Lawtell and Lucien Thibodeaux of Sunset; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Ada Washington Funeral services for Ada Washington are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Tuesday -- November 07, 2000 OBITUARIES Francis Crochet, Theresa Devillier, Lillian Hidalgo, Melvin Lyons. Francis Crochet Funeral services for Mr. Francis Michael Crochet, 86, were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 7) in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Crochet, a resident of Marrero and a native of Loreauville, died Sunday, November 5, 2000, in Marrero. He was a retired pipe fitter at the Avondale Shipyard in the New Orleans Area and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Crochet served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Bertha "Pinkie" Crochet of Marrero; a son, Francis M. Crochet II; and a grandson, Justin H. Crochet. Mr. Crochet was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alzire Dugas Crochet of Loreauville; two brothers, Chester C. and E.J. Crochet; and a sister, Beulah C. Lewis. Visiting hours were observed from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas, which was in charge of arrangements. Theresa Devillier LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Lloyd Devillier, the former Theresa Richard, 80, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Leo The Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Michael Arnaud, Mrs. Devillier's nephew, pastor of Nativity of Our Lady's Church in New Iberia, will conduct the services, assisting will be the Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean, pastor of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church in Leonville. Mrs. Devillier, a native and lifelong resident of Leonville, died at 10 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2000, at her son's residence in Westwego. She was a parishioner of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church in Leonville and had been a member of The Ladies Altar Society and The Rosary Group. Survivors include: her husband, Frank Lloyd Devillier of Arnaudville; a son, Louis LeBlanc and wife Betty of Westwego; four grandchildren, Tanya LeBlanc, Tressa Tanner and husband Larry, Tyra Dufrene and husband Jody, all of Luling, and Luke Eddie LeBlanc and wife Ann of Mount Verde, Fla.; and nine great-grandchildren, Rebekah, Abby, David, Kalin, Ryan, Jamie, Brean, Jordan and Brennan. Mrs. Devillier was preceded in death by her first husband, Luke LeBlanc; her parents, Amadia Richard and the former Lena David; seven brothers, Edward Richard, Ferier Richard, Sidney Richard, Willie Richard, Harry Richard, Joseph Richard and Louis Richard; and a sister, Corrine Bergeron. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean. Pallbearers will be Luke LeBlanc, Larry Tanner, David Tanner, Jody Dufrene, Ryan LeBlanc and Bobby LeBlanc. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Lillian Hidalgo LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Sidney Hidalgo, the former Lillian Andrepont, 93, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Jules Catholic Church here with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park. The Rev. J. Douglas Courville, pastor, will conduct the services. Mrs. Hidalgo, a native of Prairie Ronde, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2000, in IHS Nurse Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Albert Andrepont and the former Lucille Andrepont, both natives of Iota. Mrs. Hidalgo had been a resident of Lafayette since 1947 where she was a member of St. Jules Christian Community and regularly attended service at the Carmelite Monastery. Survivors include: a daughter, Veronica H. Rodrigue of Lafayette; four sons, Burt J. Hidalgo of Huntsville, Texas, Ralph A. Hidalgo, David E. Hidalgo and Howard M. Hidalgo, all of Lafayette; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Samuel Hidalgo, Tony Hidalgo, Jacques Hidalgo, Andre' Rodrigue, Matthew Hidalgo and Burt Hidalgo. Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Msgr. Courville. Donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, La. 70503. The Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Melvin Lyons LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Melvin "Pop" Lyons, 73, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Bethel Assembly of God Church here with burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Church Point. The Rev. Jeff Ables, pastor of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Lafayette, and Rev. Jacob Aranza will conduct the services. Mr. Lyons, a native of Church Point and a resident of Lafayette since 1959, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2000, at his residence. He had been employed with Petro-log and for many years had been self-employed as a painter. Mr. Lyons was a member of Bethel Assembly of God in Lafayette. He was a veteran of the military, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Anna Lee Venable of Lafayette; three sons, Kurt Lyons and wife Pam of Lafayette, Danny Lyons and wife Lynette of Carencro and Chris Lyons and wife Lisa of Duson; two daughters, Cynthia Broussard and husband Terry and Sue Latour, both of Lafayette; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Ferdie Lyons, Gervais Lyons, Carol Lyons and Mervin Lyons, all of Church Point. Mr. Lyons was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Lyons and the former Ella Jagneaux, both natives of Church Point; a son-in-law, Byron Latour; two brothers, Clarence Lyons and Earlice Lyons; and three sisters, Mable Higginbotham, Enola Thibodeaux and Evelina Miller. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. Memorial contributions in the name of Melvin Joseph Lyons may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Ste. 200, Lafayette, La. 70503-3240. Pallbearers will be his eight grandsons, Shannon Broussard, Kevin Lyons, Keith Lyons, Jeremy Lyons, Jonathan Latour, Justin Lyons, Randall Robinson and Kevin Hebert. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Tuesday -- November 08, 2000 OBITUARIES Ursula Bellow, Patricia Jack, Lottie Nugent. Ursula Bellow MAMOU - Funeral services for Ms. Ursula Jane Miller Bellow, 66, will be held (time and date pending) in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in the new St. Ann's Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements. Patricia Jack Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Ann Vanwright Jack, 45, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Lottie Nugent Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie L. Nugent, 94, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in the Methodist Cemetery in Palmetto. The Rev. Chapman, Methodist, will conduct the services. Mrs. Nugent, a resident and native of Palmetto, died Monday, November 6, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She worked as a nurse all of her adult life until her retirement. Survivors include: two sons, Adam Nugent Jr. and wife Pat of Baton Rouge and Joe E. Nugent and wife Joyclyn of Many; two sisters, Mrs. Florence G. Leger of Palmetto and Mrs. Joyce G. Godeau of Port Barre; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mrs. Nugent was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Nugent Sr.; her parents, Lindon L. and Ophelia Baham Ganson; and seven brothers, Marion Ganson, William Ganson, Tom L. Ganson, Collins J. Ganson, Otis E. Ganson, Woodrow W. Ganson and Joe Ganson. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services in Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Thursday -- November 09, 2000 Obituaries Mark Medlin EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Mark Medlin, 44, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Marie Olivier ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Hardy Olivier, 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. William Ruskoski, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Olivier, a resident of Arnaudville, died Wednesday, November 8, 2000, at her residence. She was a member of St. Francis Regis Ladies Altar Society. Mrs. Olivier was better known to her customers as "Ms. Ange", in 1995 she retired from Pellerin Life Insurance Company after 25 years of service. Survivors include: a son, Thomas Wayne Olivier and wife Lynn of Sunset; three daughters, Trudy Olivier Longoria and husband Omar of Pearland, Texas, Mona Olivier of Arnaudville and Suzanne Olivier Walters and husband Jeff of Friendswood, Texas; two brothers, Florent Hardy Sr. of Cecilia and Antoine "Blue" Hardy of Arnaudville; two sisters, Sister Rita Hardy of Opelousas and Annie Hardy Calais of Cecilia; a granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Olivier; and four grandsons, Beau Thomas Olivier, Brett Joseph Olivier, Matthew Olivier Longoria and Benjamin James Lane. Mrs. Olivier was preceded in death by her husband, Ange Joseph Olivier; her father, Human Hardy; her mother, Adelaide Pelafigue Hardy; five brothers, Abel Hardy Sr., Remi Hardy, Samuel Hardy Sr., Leon Hardy and Bruno Hardy; and a sister, Ermine Lormand. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Schmitt Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth "Libby" Babineaux Schmitt, 57, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. Bro. Rick Pavlu will conduct the services. Mrs. Schmitt, a resident of Opelousas, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a registered nurse at Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: her husband, Jimmie D. Schmitt of Opelousas; three sons, Jimmy L. Morris, Carl J. Babineaux and Lyle Savant, all of Opelousas; a brother, Thomas Smith of St. Pauls, N.C.; a niece, Rene'e Lockmay of St. Pauls, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Schmitt was preceded in death by her parents, Claude M. Smith and Kathleen McLan Smith; and numerous brothers and sisters. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Joy Dell Sylvester Funeral services for Mrs. Joy Dell F. Sylvester, 68, will be held (time pending) Friday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Prairie Ronde. The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will conduct the services. Mrs. Sylvester, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. She was a housewife. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Keith (Judy) Sebastien of Opelousas; and three grandchildren, Heather Sebastien of Okinawa, Japan, Seth Sebastien and Brian Sebastien, both of Opelousas. Mrs. Sylvester was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Fontenot and Estelle Pitre Fontenot. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited (time pending). ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Monday -- November 13, 2000 OBITUARIES Jean Arabie, Franklin Coto, Eva Lalonde, Lester Lavergne, Bill Nelams, Mable Thibodeaux . Jean Arabie EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Jean Duplex Arabie, 61, will be held at 2 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Franklin Coto Funeral services for Mr. Franklin Coto, 55, are incomplete at this time. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Hester Jerry Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Jerry, 76, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Eva Lalonde GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Mae Thibodeaux Lalonde, 56, will be held at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lalonde, a resident of Opelousas, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: her husband, Malcolm Lalonde of Opelousas; three sons, Cheyenne Lalonde of New Orleans, Dirk Lalonde and Robert Grant Lalonde, both of Opelousas; a daughter, Mrs. Gregory (Skyla) Viator of Lafayette; two brothers, Yves Thibodeaux of Sunset and Glenn Thibodeaux of Church Point; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mrs. Lalonde was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Meah Cade Thibodeaux; a brother, Gabriel Thibodeaux; and a sister, Patsy Thibodeaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. today until time of services on Tuesday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Lester Lavergne Funeral services for Mr. Lester Lavergne, 83, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Bill Nelams LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Bill "Cowboy" Nelams, 51, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean, pastor of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville, will conduct the services. Mr. Nelams, a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Leonville for the past 26 years, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2000, at his residence. He had been a parishioner of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville. Survivors include: his wife, Rose Fitzgerald Nelams of Leonville; a son, Ernie Nelams and wife Charlotte of Opelousas; a daughter, Kimberly Nelams and her fiancee Brad Becnel of Leonville; two grandsons, Cory Nelams and Austin Nelams; his mother, Lilly Tate Moreau of Ville Platte; a brother, John Winston Smith and his wife Shirley of Jennings; and two sisters, Louise Nichols and her husband Jim of Baker and Billy Wright of Texas. Mr. Nelams was preceded in death by his father, William Simon Nelams. The family request visiting hours be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements. Mable Thibodeaux Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Foux Thibodeaux, 79, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Thibodeaux, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Church Point, died Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: a son, James J. Thibodeaux and wife Pam of Opelousas; a grandchild, Scott Thibodeaux of Opelousas; and a brother, Jake Foux and wife Dean of Sulphur. Mrs. Thibodeaux was preceded in death by her husband, Avon Thibodeaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today in Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Tuesday -- November 14, 2000 OBITUARIES Wilbert Arceneaux, Adam Bardeau, Egbert Boudreaux, Franklin Coto, Richard Johns I, Jaycee Johnwell, Beatrice Mallory. Wilbert Arceneaux CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Wilbert "Beedoot" Arceneaux, 75, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, Carencro is in charge of arrangements. Adam Bardeau VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Adam Bardeau, 88, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in BJ Fontenot Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Egbert Boudreaux CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Egbert Boudreaux, 84, were held at 10 a.m. today in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Deacon Jim Cormier officiated. Mr. Boudreaux, a resident of Church Point, died at 12:54 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Lafayette General Hospital. He farmed in the Church Point community all of his life. Survivors include: a friend, Isabelle Chaney of Crowley; two sons, Peter Boudreaux of Church Point and Maurice Boudreaux of Lafayette; five daughters, Anna Belle Brasseaux, Ethel Doucet and Betty Dies, all of Richard, Joyce Carriere and Patsy Sonnier, both of Church Point; two sisters, Rita Godeaux and Vernice Guidry, both of Church Point; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Boudreaux was preceded in death by his wife, Celestine Boudreaux; his parents, Maurice and Agnes Boudreaux; two sons, Hilbert and Joseph Boudreaux; a daughter, Emma Jean Boudreaux; a grandson, Lester Boudreaux; a great-grandson, Dustin Boudreaux; a great-granddaughter, Gina Bundick; a brother, Eddie Comeaux; a sister, Marie Cormier; and a granddaughter, Connie Boudreaux. Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. by Deacon Jim Cormier. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Franklin Coto BAYOU ROUGE - Funeral services for Mr. Franklin Coto, 55, were held at 2 p.m. today in First Pentecostal Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Dallas Shuff conducted the services. Mr. Coto, a resident of Palmetto, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was retired. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie G. Coto of Palmetto; his parents, William Aubrey Joubert and Anna Lou Joubert of Opelousas; two sons, Franklin Coto Jr. of Opelousas and Michael Wayne Coto of Sugartree, Tenn.; two daughters, Crystal Crumpton and Rebecca Crumpton, both of Palmetto; a brother, Edward Coto of Barn Well, S.C.; a half brother, Joe Joubert of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. Visiting hours were observed from 5 p.m. Monday until time of services today in First Pentecostal Church in Bayou Rouge. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Richard Johns I LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Richard J. Johns I, 45, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Cemetery, Hwy. 182, Opelousas. The Rev. Harold J. Trahan, pastor, will conduct the services. Mr. Johns, a native of Opelousas, died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Lafayette General Medical Center. He was the son of the late William C. Johns and the former Corinne Verrett, both natives of Opelousas. Mr. Johns was a 1977 graduate of the University of Louisiana-Monroe Pharmacy School and had been employed by Lafayette General Medical Center as a pharmacist for the past 20 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Christian Community and a member of the American and Louisiana Societies of Hospital Pharmacies. Survivors include: his wife, Therese Mire Johns of Lafayette; two daughters, Renee' Therese Johns and Lauren Eileen Johns, both of Lafayette; and three brothers, Mark Anthony Johns of Plano, Texas, William Clyde Johns Jr. of Sachse, Texas, and Michael Corey Johns of Opelousas. Pallbearers will be Mark Johns, Bill Johns, Lubin Mire, Rene Mire, Gerald McMillan, Larry Guilbeau, Paul Youngue and Shane Domingue. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. The Delhomme Funeral Home, Northside, 1314 Moss Street, Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. Jaycee Johnwell EUNICE - Funeral services for Jaycee John "Jessie" Johnwell, 55, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Beatrice Mallory Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Kimble Mallory, 50, were held at 11 a.m. today in Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memory. The Rev. Joel Greene conducted the services. Mrs. Mallory died at 1 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2000, at her residence. Survivors include: her husband, Leon Mallory of Opelousas; two sons, Leonard Kimble and Marvin Mallory of Washington, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Sherry Tyson of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers, Wallace Graham and Willie Kimble, both of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Jeanette Campbell of Atlanta, Ga., Bobbie Fontenot of Houston, Texas, and Friday Lazard of Opelousas; a half sister, Lilly Jackson of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren; and three step grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Mallory was preceded in death by her parents, Berlyn and Beatrice Kimble; a brother, Jimmy Kimble; and a half brother, Douglas. Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Wednesday -- November 15, 2000 OBITUARIES Ella Mae Ortego Ella Mae Ortego VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Ortego, 77, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Thursday -- November 16, 2000: Ulysses Granger ELTON - Funeral services for Mr. Ulysses Adam "Chick" Granger, 68, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Liberty Cemetery. The Rev. Marshall Boulet will conduct the services. Mr. Granger, a native and resident of Elton for several years before moving to Lafayette, died Wednesday, November 16, 2000, in a Lafayette Hospital. He was retired from Dresser Magabar. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Garbarino Granger of Lafayette; a daughter and son-in-law, Shonna Granger Gott and John Gott of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Ester G. LeBlanc of Basile and Mrs. Percy G. Duhon of Lake Charles; two grandchildren, John-Michael Gott and Sean Paul Gott, both of Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Kinder is in charge of arrangements. Hester Jerry Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Jones Jerry, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Mrs. Jerry died at 11:08 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2000, in River West Medical Center in Plaquemine. She was a member of the Senior Sodality and the St. Joseph Society. Survivors include: her husband, Gilbert Jerry Sr. of Opelousas; her mother, Bertha Kennerson Jones of Opelousas; six sons, Gilbert Jerry Jr. (Shirley), Gene R. Jerry and Micheal Jerry, all of Opelousas, Curley Jerry (Gail) of LaPlace, Joseph Jerry (Audrey) of Leonville and Paul Jerry of New Orleans; five brothers, Alton, Alvin and Milton Jones, all of Houston, Texas, Jack Jones of Franklin and Sidney Jones of Opelousas; three sisters, Elta Jones Auzenne of Leonville, Franzine Jones Charlot of Houston, Texas, and Fanny A. Jones Auzenne of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Jerry was preceded in death by her father, Jack Jones Sr.; a son, Floyd M. Jerry; and three brothers, Allen, Evan and Ernest Jones. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lester Lavergne LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Lester Lavergne, 83, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jude Mary Obiechina, CMF, will conduct the services. Mr. Lavergne died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Lake Charles. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver, Local Union 207 and was an usher at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawtell. Survivors include: a son, Hilven Lavergne of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Marie Guillory of Lake Charles, Louthra Darjean of Lawtell and Mary Bell Richard of Beaumont, Texas; a brother, Morris Lavergne of Lawtell; three sisters, Esther Francis of Houston, Texas, Rita Citizen of Church Point and Georgia Anna Manuel of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Lavergne was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Louise Lavergne; his wife, Edolia Lavergne; two daughters, Jean Eady and Brenda Garner; two brothers, Freeman and Henry Lavergne; and a sister, Elizabeth Winfrey. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Rhonda McDaniel Funeral services for Ms. Rhonda McDaniel are incomplete at this time. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Alexis Moreau LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Alexis (Alex) Moreau, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean will conduct the services. Mr. Moreau, a resident of Leonville, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army for 5 years and was in Europe most of the service time. Mr. Moreau was a member of the American Legion Post in Leonville. He worked for First National Life Insurance Company for over 13 years and retired with the United States Department of Agriculture with over 12 years of service. Musical selections will be sung by his granddaughter, Shannon Devillier, accompanied by Sarah Champagne. Survivors include: his wife, Lucy Dalfrey Moreau of Leonville; a daughter, Ms. Theresa Ann Moreau of Leonville; a son, James Marshall Moreau and wife Vivian of Arnaudville; a granddaughter, Shannon Devillier and husband Robbie of Opelousas; and three great-grandchildren, Josh, Hunter and Alexis Devillier, all of Opelousas. Mr. Moreau was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Phiocles Moreau and Eugenia Hargroder Moreau. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Hall in Leonville. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Friday -- November 17, 2000: Brandon Babineaux CARENCRO - Funeral services for Brandon "Bubba" Scott Babineaux, 14, were held at 2 p.m. today in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Gardens. Brandon died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Lafayette General Medical Center. Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, Carencro is in charge of arrangements. Pearl Chachere Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl C. Chachere, 83, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Mrs. Chachere died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in Opelousas. Survivors include: a son, Cornell (Margaret) Darby of Opelousas; two brothers, Royla Carmouche of Houston, Texas, and Hayes Carmouche of Plaisance; a sister, Mrs. Mable Thomas of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Latonya Zachary, Charlotte Shaw, Melissa Darby, Liza Darby, Cathy Darby and Deidra Darby; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Chachere was preceded in death by her parents, Theophfile and Bertha Sampa Carmouche; her husband, Willie Chachere; four brothers, Ned, Leroy, Theophfile Jr. and Kermith Carmouche; and three sisters, Bernadette Joseph, Germaine Joseph and Florence Chavis. Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Preston Charles LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Preston James Charles, 89, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Charles, a resident of Arnaudville, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Brushey Bayou Hunting Club. Survivors include: a son, James Preston Charles of Arnaudville; a daughter, Iris LeBlanc of Arnaudville; a brother, Samuel Bryant of Port Barre; a sister, Alida Talley of New Iberia; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles; his mother, Alida Charles; a son, Joseph Darrel Charles; and his wife, Aline Badeaux Charles. Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 7 a.m. today until time of services.. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville was in charge of arrangements. Sr. Renee Loubere NEW ORLEANS - Funeral services for Sister Renee Loubere will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, 1200 Mirabeau Avenue, here with burial in St. Louis #3 Cemetery. A Mass was held at 11 a.m. today in St. Joseph Church in Chauvin. The Rev. Monsignor Frederic Brunet will conduct the services. Sister Loubere, CSJ, a registered license practical nurse working in St. Joseph Parish in Chauvin, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Chabert Memorial Hospital in Houma from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 70 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph of Medaille for the past 50 years. Sister Renee was born Ines Marie Loubere in New Orleans and resided in Chauvin for the past 20 years. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy, New Orleans, Loyola University, New Orleans, and South Louisiana Vocational Technical School where she received her Licensed Practical Nurse certification. She taught at St. Ann School and St. Joseph Academy in New Orleans, Sacred Heart School in Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Academy and Catholic High Pointe Coupee in New Roads, and St. Ignatius School in Grand Coteau where she was principal. Sister Loubere ministered at St. Francis Cabrini Parish, New Orleans, visiting the sick and homebound of the parish. Sister Renee worked at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma as admit clerk and as a License Practical Nurse. In 1980 she began her ministry at St. Joseph Parish in Chauvin where she served until her death. Sister Renee is survived by a sister, Andree Loubere. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olga Marie Andree Loubere and Renee Charles Loubere. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Development Fund, 1200 Mirabeau Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70122. Visiting hours were observed from 9 to 11 a.m. today in St. Joseph Church in Chauvin and will be observed from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the convent chapel in New Orleans. Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma and Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. Rhonda McDaniel PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Ms. Rhonda McDaniel, 51, were held at 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Catholic Church here with burial in Platin Cemetery in Vidrine. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. Alexis Moreau LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Alexis (Alex) Moreau, 82, were held at 11 a.m. today in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean conducted the services. Mr. Moreau, a resident of Leonville, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army for 5 years and was in Europe most of the service time. Mr. Moreau was a member of the American Legion Post in Leonville. He worked for First National Life Insurance Company for over 13 years and retired with the United States Department of Agriculture with over 12 years of service. Musical selections were sung by his granddaughter, Shannon Devillier, accompanied by Sarah Champagne. Survivors include: his wife, Lucy Dalfrey Moreau of Leonville; a daughter, Ms. Theresa Ann Moreau of Leonville; a son, James Marshall Moreau and wife Vivian of Arnaudville; a sister, Eula LeBlanc of Houma; a granddaughter, Shannon Devillier and husband Robbie of Opelousas; and three great-grandchildren, Josh, Hunter and Alexis Devillier, all of Opelousas. Mr. Moreau was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Philocles Moreau and Eugenia Hargroder Moreau. Pallbearers were Robbie Devillier, John Dalfrey, Ronald Moreau, Tom Melancon, Roland or Willard Guidry and Tommy Stelly. Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Hall in Leonville. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. David Andrus. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Jenny Savoie CANKTON - Funeral services for Ms. Jenny Ann Savoie, 18, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in Charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Sunday -- November 19, 2000 Lawrence Joubert GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Joubert, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in True Vine Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. E.L. Thomas will conduct the services. Mr. Joubert died at 5:27 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: seven sons, John I. Joubert of Detroit, Mich., Lawrence Joubert Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Wilfred Joubert and James Joseph Joubert, both of Opelousas, Michael Joubert of Los Angeles, Calif., Ray A. Joubert of Dallas, Texas, and Sanders Joubert of Kingville, Texas; two daughters, Joann Joubert Dupre of Lake Charles and Rose Marie Joubert Ford of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Clarence Joubert of Lake Charles, Joshua Joubert of Palmetto, Ezekiel Joubert and Lynwood Joubert, both of Detroit, Mich.; four sisters, Orelia Charles of Palmetto, Louverda Smith of Whiteville, Ella Rose Thomas of Los Angeles, Calif., and Florestine Redeau of Detroit, Mich.; 29 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Joubert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Edmonia Joubert; his wife, Edmonia Joubert; two daughters, Gloria and Patricia Joubert; and a brother, Joseph Joubert. The Joubert Family wishes to express their thanks for your kind words, prayers, thoughts, florals, phone calls and support. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Romona Myles Funeral services for Ms. Romona Myles, 100, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Charles Bryant will conduct the services. Ms. Myles died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: a son, Albert Hilts of Opelousas; two daughters, Mary Hammond and Iola Sam, both of Opelousas; a brother, George Stelly of Alexandria; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Ms. Myles was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Potine Sibley; her husband, Leroy Myles; three daughters, Albertha Hilts, Irma Watson and Hazel Mitchell; seven brothers; and five sisters. Visiting hours will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Eunice Prejean LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Olivier Prejean, 86, will be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Picard will conduct the services. Mrs. Prejean, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000 in her residence. She was a housewife and had once lived in Lawtell before moving to Opelousas. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America for 50 years, ODC Mother's Club, Come Lord Jesus Prayer Group, Opelousas Chapter of AARP, Life Champions, Opelousas Homemakers club and a Volunteer at Maison Deville Nursing Home where she was the rosary leader. She also taught religion class for St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Loretta Prejean Richard and her husband Roland of Opelousas; three sons, Bert Prejean and his wife Erika of Lafayette, Paul Prejean of Opelousas, Allen Prejean and his wife Joyce of Lawtell; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Bourgeois of Lawtell; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Prejean was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Paul Prejean; an infant, Mamie Lois Prejean; and her parents, Ernest and Laura Pitre Olivier. Visiting hours were from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday. Then reopen at 8 a.m. until time of service Sunday. A rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on Old Sunset Road is in charge of the arrangements. Edna Duplechain MAMOU - Funeral services for Edna Duplechain, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. . today in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in New St. Ann's Mausoleum. The Rev. Pius Vallooran will conduct the services. Mrs. Duplechain died Nov. 17, 2000 in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou after a long illness. She was a housewife and resident of Mamou. Survivors include: a daughter, Pearl F. Soileau and her husband Winston Soileau of Mamou; a sister, Ledia B. LeJeune of Mamou; three grandchildren, Glynn and Gary Soileau of Mamou, and Pam Manuel of Mamou; and five great-grandchildren, Adrienne, Michael, Chuck and Casey Soileau, and Jake Manuel all of Mamou. Visiting hours were held from 9:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday. They will begin again from 8 a.m. until time of service today. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Saturday. Ardoin Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Fontenot PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Joseph Fontenot, 62, have not been determined. Mr. Fontenot died at Summit Hospital of Baton Rouge. He was a resident of Denham Springs and was a native of Port Barre. He worked as a truck driver. Survivors include: two sisters, Ms. Amelia Matherne and Lula Fontenot of Denham Springs; and a brother, Mr. Douglas Fontenot and wife Laura of Port Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Nita Fontenot. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of the arrangements. Wallace Marcantel EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Wallace Marcantel, 61, will be held today at St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the arrangements. James Jones Funeral services for Mr. James Jones, 43, have not been determined. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Jonah Hill Funeral services for Jonah Hill, 82, have not been determined. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Marie Amy Richard SUNSET - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Amy Richard, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery in Church Point. The Rev. Mario Romero will conduct the services. Mrs. Richard, a resident of Bristol, died at 5:45 a.m. Nov. 18, 2000 in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. Survivors include: one daughter, Georgianna Richard of Bristol, and a son, L.G. Richard of Bristol. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Joseph B. Richard. Visiting hours will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Monday. a rosary will be held at 6:10 p.m. today. Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of the arrangements. Nell Rose Short CARENCRO - Funeral services for Nell Rose Short, 53, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Evangeline Gardens Chapel here with burial at the gardens following the service. The Rev. John DeLeeuw will conduct the services. Mrs. Short, the former Nell Rose Hanks, died at 8:04 a.m. Nov. 17, 2000 in University Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours were observed starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and will continue until time of service Monday. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Saturday. Melancon Funeral home of Carencro is in charge of the arrangements. Bridget Darbonne LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget B. Darbonne, 73, will be held Monday (time pending) in St. Bridget's Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Dan Picard will conduct the services. Mrs. Darbonne, a native of Lawtell, died at 10:36 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000 in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a retired food service supervisor for Baton Rouge Public Schools. Survivors include: one daughter, Dolores Ann Broussard of Channelview, Texas; one son, Joseph Dallas Darbonne of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Darbonne was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Regina Bourgeois, and her five brothers, Eddie, John, Charles Jr., Luke and Simon Bourgeois. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Monday. A rosary will be held, but time is pending. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Sunday -- November 19, 2000 Lawrence Joubert GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Joubert, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in True Vine Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. E.L. Thomas will conduct the services. Mr. Joubert died at 5:27 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: seven sons, John I. Joubert of Detroit, Mich., Lawrence Joubert Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Wilfred Joubert and James Joseph Joubert, both of Opelousas, Michael Joubert of Los Angeles, Calif., Ray A. Joubert of Dallas, Texas, and Sanders Joubert of Kingville, Texas; two daughters, Joann Joubert Dupre of Lake Charles and Rose Marie Joubert Ford of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Clarence Joubert of Lake Charles, Joshua Joubert of Palmetto, Ezekiel Joubert and Lynwood Joubert, both of Detroit, Mich.; four sisters, Orelia Charles of Palmetto, Louverda Smith of Whiteville, Ella Rose Thomas of Los Angeles, Calif., and Florestine Redeau of Detroit, Mich.; 29 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Joubert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Edmonia Joubert; his wife, Edmonia Joubert; two daughters, Gloria and Patricia Joubert; and a brother, Joseph Joubert. The Joubert Family wishes to express their thanks for your kind words, prayers, thoughts, florals, phone calls and support. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Romona Myles Funeral services for Ms. Romona Myles, 100, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Charles Bryant will conduct the services. Ms. Myles died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: a son, Albert Hilts of Opelousas; two daughters, Mary Hammond and Iola Sam, both of Opelousas; a brother, George Stelly of Alexandria; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Ms. Myles was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Potine Sibley; her husband, Leroy Myles; three daughters, Albertha Hilts, Irma Watson and Hazel Mitchell; seven brothers; and five sisters. Visiting hours will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Eunice Prejean LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Olivier Prejean, 86, will be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Picard will conduct the services. Mrs. Prejean, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000 in her residence. She was a housewife and had once lived in Lawtell before moving to Opelousas. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America for 50 years, ODC Mother's Club, Come Lord Jesus Prayer Group, Opelousas Chapter of AARP, Life Champions, Opelousas Homemakers club and a Volunteer at Maison Deville Nursing Home where she was the rosary leader. She also taught religion class for St. Bridget Catholic Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Loretta Prejean Richard and her husband Roland of Opelousas; three sons, Bert Prejean and his wife Erika of Lafayette, Paul Prejean of Opelousas, Allen Prejean and his wife Joyce of Lawtell; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Bourgeois of Lawtell; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Prejean was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Paul Prejean; an infant, Mamie Lois Prejean; and her parents, Ernest and Laura Pitre Olivier. Visiting hours were from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday. Then reopen at 8 a.m. until time of service Sunday. A rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on Old Sunset Road is in charge of the arrangements. Edna Duplechain MAMOU - Funeral services for Edna Duplechain, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. . today in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in New St. Ann's Mausoleum. The Rev. Pius Vallooran will conduct the services. Mrs. Duplechain died Nov. 17, 2000 in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou after a long illness. She was a housewife and resident of Mamou. Survivors include: a daughter, Pearl F. Soileau and her husband Winston Soileau of Mamou; a sister, Ledia B. LeJeune of Mamou; three grandchildren, Glynn and Gary Soileau of Mamou, and Pam Manuel of Mamou; and five great-grandchildren, Adrienne, Michael, Chuck and Casey Soileau, and Jake Manuel all of Mamou. Visiting hours were held from 9:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday. They will begin again from 8 a.m. until time of service today. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Saturday. Ardoin Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Fontenot PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Joseph Fontenot, 62, have not been determined. Mr. Fontenot died at Summit Hospital of Baton Rouge. He was a resident of Denham Springs and was a native of Port Barre. He worked as a truck driver. Survivors include: two sisters, Ms. Amelia Matherne and Lula Fontenot of Denham Springs; and a brother, Mr. Douglas Fontenot and wife Laura of Port Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Nita Fontenot. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of the arrangements. Wallace Marcantel EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Wallace Marcantel, 61, will be held today at St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the arrangements. James Jones Funeral services for Mr. James Jones, 43, have not been determined. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Jonah Hill Funeral services for Jonah Hill, 82, have not been determined. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Marie Amy Richard SUNSET - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Amy Richard, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery in Church Point. The Rev. Mario Romero will conduct the services. Mrs. Richard, a resident of Bristol, died at 5:45 a.m. Nov. 18, 2000 in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. Survivors include: one daughter, Georgianna Richard of Bristol, and a son, L.G. Richard of Bristol. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Joseph B. Richard. Visiting hours will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Monday. a rosary will be held at 6:10 p.m. today. Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of the arrangements. Nell Rose Short CARENCRO - Funeral services for Nell Rose Short, 53, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Evangeline Gardens Chapel here with burial at the gardens following the service. The Rev. John DeLeeuw will conduct the services. Mrs. Short, the former Nell Rose Hanks, died at 8:04 a.m. Nov. 17, 2000 in University Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours were observed starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and will continue until time of service Monday. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Saturday. Melancon Funeral home of Carencro is in charge of the arrangements. Bridget Darbonne LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget B. Darbonne, 73, will be held Monday (time pending) in St. Bridget's Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Dan Picard will conduct the services. Mrs. Darbonne, a native of Lawtell, died at 10:36 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000 in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a retired food service supervisor for Baton Rouge Public Schools. Survivors include: one daughter, Dolores Ann Broussard of Channelview, Texas; one son, Joseph Dallas Darbonne of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Darbonne was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Regina Bourgeois, and her five brothers, Eddie, John, Charles Jr., Luke and Simon Bourgeois. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Monday. A rosary will be held, but time is pending. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Tuesday -- November 21, 2000 OBITUARIES Leon Brady Jr., Lawrence Joubert, Hosea Phillips, Curley Savoy, Mary Jane Smith, Anna Lee Sonnier, Francis Vidrine, Beulah Wyble. Leon Brady Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Leon Brady Jr., 72, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Joubert GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Joubert, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in True Vine Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. E.L. Thomas will conduct the services. Mr. Joubert died at 5:27 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: seven sons, John I. Joubert of Detroit, Mich., Lawrence Joubert Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Wilfred Joubert and James Joseph Joubert, both of Opelousas, Michael Joubert of Los Angeles, Calif., Ray A. Joubert of Dallas, Texas, and Sanders Joubert of Kingville, Texas; two daughters, Joann Joubert Dupre of Lake Charles and Rose Marie Joubert Ford of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Clarence Joubert of Lake Charles, Joshua Joubert of Palmetto, Ezekiel Joubert and Lynwood Joubert, both of Detroit, Mich.; four sisters, Orelia Charles of Palmetto, Louverda Smith of Whiteville, Ella Rose Thomas of Los Angeles, Calif., and Florestine Redeau of Detroit, Mich.; 29 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Joubert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Edmonia Joubert; his wife, Edmonia Joubert; two daughters, Gloria and Patricia Joubert; and a brother, Joseph Joubert. The Joubert Family wishes to express their thanks for your kind words, prayers, thoughts, florals, phone calls and support. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Hosea Phillips VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Dr. Hosea Phillips, 87, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Curley Savoy CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Curley Savoy, 85, were held at 2 p.m. today in Guidry Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Mary Jane Smith ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Walter Smith, the former Mary Jane LeBlanc, 62, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. William Ruskoski, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Smith, a native of Arnaudville and a resident of Orange, Texas, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 19, 2000, in Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was a member of St. Francis Regis Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include: her husband, Walter Smith of Orange, Texas; two sons, Wallace Smith of Arnaudville and Todd Pugh and wife Patti of Nederland, Texas; her mother, the former Lilly Bernard LeBlanc of Catahoula; four stepsons, Lambert Smith and wife Beverly and Donald Smith, both of Orange, Texas, James Carol Smith and wife Bonnie of Hamilton, Ohio, and Larry Smith and wife Florena of Arnaudville; a stepdaughter, Verna Greenwell and husband Charlie of Orange, Texas; two grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; two brothers, Bernard LeBlanc and wife Margaret of Harvey and Richard LeBlanc and wife Sharon of Bridge City; and two sisters, Susan Walters of Gretna and Constance Marie Guidry and husband Earl of Catahoula. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a brother, David LeBlanc; her father, Antoine LeBlanc; and a stepdaughter, Tina Smith. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Anna Lee Sonnier EUNICE - Funeral services for Anna Lee Sonnier, 56, were held at 10 a.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Francis Vidrine WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mr. Francis Dale "DO" Vidrine, 65, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Bill will conduct the services. Mr. Vidrine, a resident of Washington and a native of Garland, died at noon Monday, November 20, 2000, at his residence. He was a salesman at Service Builders Lumber Company of Opelousas. Mr. Vidrine was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Sugar House Hunting Club and a Knights of Columbus Member-Washington Council. Survivors include: four sisters, Olivia Morrison of Capeneddik, Maine, Judy Dupre, Lois Bertrand and Susan Kelly, all of Opelousas; and four brothers, Billy Vidrine and Randy Vidrine, both of Opelousas, Charles Vidrine of Thibodaux and Roy Vidrine of Alexandria. Mr. Vidrine was preceded in death by his parents, Delta and Onezia Courville Vidrine. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Beulah Wyble Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Carrier Wyble, 90, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Eugene Tremie will conduct the services. Mrs. Wyble, a resident of Opelousas, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a housewife. Mrs. Wyble was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, was Catholic Daughter of the Year, and a past Regent of the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include: two sons, Fred A. Wyble and wife Peggy and Wayne Wyble and wife Bonnie, both of Opelousas; two daughters, Mary Faith Wyble Thomassee and husband Ray of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lorna Sue Wyble Miller and husband Leroy of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wyble was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Joseph Wyble; and a daughter, Amaryllis Ann Wyble. Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Wednesday -- November 22, 2000 OBITUARIES Thomas Bordelon, Renee' Castille, Aaron Guidry, Dora Henry, Monita Soileau, Raymond Stelly . Thomas Bordelon MANSURA - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Bordelon, 46, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in St. Paul's Catholic Church here. A visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. A short memorial service was held by the Rev. Cremaldi at 3:30 p.m. Mr. Bordelon died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Escude' Bordelon, three sons, Adam, Corey and Kyle Bordelon, all of Opelousas; two brothers, Laurie LeMoine of Cottonport and Robert Bordelon of Carencro; and three sisters, Isabell LaCombe of Opelousas, Natalie Brochard of Cottonport and Therese Aymond of Baton Rouge. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Miller, Dr. Bordelon, and the staff at Opelousas General Hospital as well as family and the many friends who have provided support and encouragement. Escude's Funeral Home of Mansura was in charge of arrangements. Renee' Castille LAWTELL - Funeral services for Ms. Renee' Castille, 20, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Picard will conduct the services. Ms. Castille, a resident of Lawtell, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: her parents, Joel Jr. and Sandra Jagneaux Castille of Lawtell; four sisters, Robin C. LeBlanc, Halli Rachel Castille, Lilly Mae Castille and Lauren Gail Castille, all of Lawtell; a brother-in-law, Big Michael LeBlanc of Lawtell; and three nephews, Little Michael, Tyler and Gage LeBlanc. Visiting hours were observed from 5 p.m. Tuesday until time of services today. A rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Aaron Guidry CHATAIGNIER - Graveside services for Infant Aaron Mathew Guidry were held at 10 a.m. today in Mt. Carmel Cemetery here. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Dora Henry PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Ms. Dora Henry, 93, were held at 10 a.m. today in Friendship Baptist Church here with burial in Danahy-Henry Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. Monita Soileau Funeral services for Ms. Monita LaFleur Soileau, 84, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Stelly Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Stelly are incomplete at this time. Melancon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Thursday -- November 23, 2000 Cecile Benoit Funeral services for Mrs. Cecile Credeur Benoit, 73, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel-South in Opelousas. The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services. Mrs. Benoit, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a housewife. Survivors include: her husband, Elvin "Tee" Benoit of Opelousas; a daughter, Brenda Whately and husband Joey of Pineville; a son, Randy Benoit and wife Melanie of Opelousas; a brother, Percy Credeur of Opelousas; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Boudreaux and Mrs. Hazel Collins, both of Opelousas; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visiting hours will begin at 2 p.m. Friday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Leon Brady Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Leon Brady Jr., 72, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in Sweet Home Cemetery. The Rev. Jason Rubin will conduct the services. Mr. Brady died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: four sons, Harry James Brady of Baton Rouge, Barry L. Brady of Houston, Texas, and Roland M. Brady of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Ms. Brenda Allen of Donaldsonville and Mrs. Leona Stephens of River Ridge; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Brady was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brady Sr. Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Jonah Hills Sr ELBA - Funeral services for Mr. Jonah Hills Sr., 82, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Johnny Offord will conduct the services. Mr. Hills died at 10 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2000, at his residence. He was a member of Johnson Square 178 Prince Hall, the Senior Deacon at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a World War II Veteran, U.S. Navy. Survivors include: six sons, Jonah Hills Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Freddie Hills (Yvonne) of Baytown, Texas, Lloyd Hills (Jackie) of Slidell, William Hills (Katherine) of Boston, Mass., T.C. Hills of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Johnny "Rim" Dumas (Cynthia) of Melville; eight daughters, Jean Thomas (Frank) of New Castle, DE, Johnnie Evans (Joe), Joanne Hills Green (Micheal) and Brenda Hills (Alonazo), all of Baton Rouge, Rosetta Mason (Tederral) and Barbara Hoskins, both of Houston, Texas, Virginia Hodziewich (Paul) of Anchorage, AK, and Emma Sims (Herman) of Melville; a sister, Corrine Hills of Melville; 44 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a special cousin, Lizzie Robertson of Melville; six sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; special nephews, C.J. Poole of Melville and Daniel Sims of Palmetto; a godson, Lionel Harris of Melville; a son-in-law, Moses Jackson Jr. of Palmetto; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Hills was preceded in death by his parents, Timothy and Virginia Hills; his spouses, Elma Castle Hills and Dorothy Franklin Hills; two brothers, Timothy and Joseph Hills; two sisters, Lou Ada Allen and Cecelia Hopkins; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Okray Hills. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Elba. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Sqalato Ifill Funeral services for Sqalato Marquita Ifill, 10, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Sqalato died Saturday, November 18, 2000, at her residence. Survivors include: her mother, Ms. Vanessa Ann Thomas of Opelousas; her father, Alvin C. Ifill of St. Thomas, Virgin Island; a sister, LaShonda Tate of Opelousas; her maternal grandmother, Eula Mae Williams of Opelousas; her maternal grandfather, Anderson Thomas Sr. of Opelousas; her paternal grandfather, Alvin C. Ifill Sr. of Brooklyn, NY; and her paternal grandmother, Nesia Ifill of St. Thomas, Virgin Island. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. James G. Jones (Pic) Funeral services for Mr. James G. Jones, 43, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memory. The Rev. Leroy Jack will conduct the services. Mr. Jones died Friday, November 17, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Diane Marshall Jones of Opelousas; his mother, Ida Mae J. Comeaux of Opelousas; a son, Tawaskay V. Jones of Lafayette; two stepsons, Randy Thomas and William K. Rideau, both of Opelousas; a daughter, Tiheshaca L. Jones of Fort Hood, Texas; two stepdaughters, Mickeshia Rideau and Diashena R. Rideau, both of Opelousas; three brothers, Cedric Jones and Bobby Jones, both of Opelousas, and Freddie Lee Jones of Augusta, Ga.; two stepsisters, Elma Lee Comeaux of Opelousas and Lee Ester Charles of Houston, Texas; and three grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn three stepbrothers, Terry Comeaux, Aaron Comeaux Jr. and Jerry Comeaux, all of Opelousas. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Griffin. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Paul Merricks Funeral services for Mr. Paul Merricks, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Joel S. Greene, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Mr. Merricks, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Golddust, died Saturday, November 18, 2000, in Christian Villa Nursing Home in Crowley. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include: two sisters, Myrtle Clemons-Jones of Opelousas and Rosemary Hawkins of Houston, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Merricks was preceded in death by his parents, Williams Merricks Jr. and Mary Jane Edison Comeaux; two brothers, Hervy Merricks and Joseph Merricks; and two sisters, Evelyn Merricks and Viola Merricks Ledoux. A wake will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Stelly GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Stelly, 55, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. David Andrus, S.J., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mr. Stelly, a native of Arnaudville, a previous resident of Morgan City and a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. He had recently retired from the Morgan City Fire Department. Survivors include: a son, Tim Stelly of St. Francisville; a daughter, Maylette Galey and husband Obie of Stonewall; two grandchildren, Cade Galey and Carol Stelly; his mother, Anne Sonnier Vicknair of Opelousas; and a brother, Donald Stelly and wife Barbara of Leonville. Mr. Stelly was preceded in death by his father, Odon Stelly; and a sister, Leona Stelly Marks. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Friday -- November 24, 2000 Pearly Baptiste Funeral services for Mrs. Pearly Baptist are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Mathilda Doucet ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mathilda Davis Doucet, 73, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Doucet, a resident of Arnaudville, died Sunday, November 19, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital.Survivors include: two sons, Joseph Doucet and wife Cassandra of Houston, Texas, and Norman Doucet of Arnaudville; two daughters, Shirley Dollis and her husband Bernard of New Orleans and Joycie M. Doucet of Arnaudville; and five grandchildren, Michelle Dollis Brady, Derik Dollis, Norman Doucet Jr., Renee' Doucet and Terrance Doucet. Mrs. Doucet was preceded in death by her husband, Merman Doucet; her father, Belton Davis; her mother, Clementine Davis; four brothers, Arthur Reed, Morris Davis Sr., Paul Davis Sr. and Wallace Davis; and a sister, Louise Reed. Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Ira M. Fontenot EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Ira M. Fontenot, 83, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Fontenot, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 23, 2000, in Ville Platte Medical Center. Mr. Fontenot was a retired S. Landry Parish School bus driver and the owner/operator of the N. Eighth St. Conoco in Eunice. He was a World War II veteran He was a driver for Disabled Veterans of America. He was also a Staff Sergeant in World War II, drove vehicles with military supplies and personnel in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He received two Purple Hearts, one with an Oak Leaf cluster. He also received a Bronze Star medal, which is the third to highest medal of honor. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Alena F. Fontenot of Ville Platte; three stepsons Jody Anthony Fontenot and Vic Fontenot, both of Ville Platte; and Tim Fontenot of Athens, Ga.; three daughters Mrs. Ed "Sherry" Cormier, and Ms. Mary Bordelon, both of Eunice; and stepdaughter Mrs. Doug "Carlis" Davidson of Ville Platte; brother Gilbert Fontenot of Eunice; five grand children, seven grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Mr. Fontenot was preceded in death by two brothers, Morel "Black" Fontenot and Clarence Fontenot Sr. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services at 11 a.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Arthur W. Lynge Arthur W. Lynge, 57, Eunice, who died Nov. 23 will be cremated. Quirk and Son Funeral Home is in charged of arrangements. Thomas Onebane CHURCH POINT - Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas Onebane are tentatively set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Sacred heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Guidry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Rena D. Trahan BASILE - Funeral services for Rena Duplechain Trahan will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in the St. Augustine Cemetery. Ms. Trahan, a resident of Basile, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 23, 2000, in the Medical Center of Southwest. Ms. Trahan was a homemaker. Survivors include: her sons, John Clady Ardoin of Welsh; Paul Rephael Ardoin of Elton; daughter Mrs. Donald "Francis" Leger of Lawtell; seven grand children and eight great grandchildren. Ms. Trahan was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Neville. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. The Rosary is 7 p.m. Friday. Father Ken Domingue will conduct the services. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Sunday -- November 26, 2000 Ferdinand Brasseaux Jr. Ferdinand Brasseaux Jr., 72, died at 9:25 a.m., November 24, 2000. Brasseaux was a native of Carencro and a longtime resident of Cankton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand Brasseaux Sr. and Nettie Miller Brasseaux. Survivors include: his wife, Odile "Jean" Johnson Brasseaux; four sons, Carl and his wife, Glenda, of Lafayette, Steven and his wife, Kelree, of Allen, Texas; Calvin and his wife, Sharon, of Mandeville; and Evan and his wife, Doreen, of Baton Rouge; and nine grandchildren, Ryan and his wife, Jessika, David, Courtney, Aim‚e, Sarah, Andrew, Lauren, Eric and Garrett. Mr. Brasseaux donated his body to the Louisiana State University Medical School. The family requests memorial contributions to: Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. Katina Chapman EUNICE - Funeral services for Katina Ann Chapman, 27, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, at Ardoin Funeral Home chapel here with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Adam Citizen Funeral services for Adam Rufus Citizen, 57, were held 11 a.m., Saturday at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in the new Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Butler. Mr. Citizen died 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2000, at Lafayette General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Gloria Citizen of Church Point; two daughters, Karen Citizen-Wilcox of Atlanta, and Bridget Citizen of New Orleans; five brothers, Joseph Wilturner of Crowley, Linzy Citizen, Austin Citizen, Shannon Citizen and Christopher Citizen, all of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Rosa Mae Batiste of Crowley and Gwendolyn Thomas of Lafayette. Mr. Citizen was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta and Austin Citizen. Visitation was 8-11 a.m. Saturday at the Duhon Funeral Home of church Point, which was in charge of arrangements. Ruby Cormier EUNICE - Funeral services for Ruby Gautreaux Cormier, 76, were held 2 p.m. Saturday at Quirk and Son Funeral Home here with burial in the St. Louis Cemetery. Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Perry Crooks EUNICE - Funeral services for Perry Crooks, 74, will be held 9:45 a.m., Sunday at Quirk and Son Funeral Home here with burial in the St. Paul Cemetery. Officiating will be Brother Butch Richard. Mr. Crooks died Friday, November 24, 2000. Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Michael LeJeune CHURCH POINT - A memorial service for Michael Chad LeJeune, 26, will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday at Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point. The Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Euclide Noel CARENCRO - Funeral services for Euclide Noel, 84, were 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church here with burial in the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Noel died 5:18 p.m., Thursday, November 23, 2000, at his residence in Carencro. Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. to time of service Saturday. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro was in charge of arrangements. Thomas Onebane CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Thomas Onebane, 73, were held 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Mr. Onebane, a native of Opelousas, died 3:50 p.m., Thursday, November 23, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Mr. Onebane was a graduate of the Academy of the Immaculate Conception High School (A.I.C.). He received a bachelor of arts degree at Southwestern Louisiana Institute of Lafayette. He served during World War II with the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post 225 and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2504 of Church Point. Mr. Onebane was a past president of the Louisiana wholesale Grocers Association and a member of the Cajun Pine Country Club. He worked at the Church Point Wholesale Grocery for 40 years and served as president and general manager there during the years prior to his retirement in 1991. He also taught math and social studies at South Rayne Elementary and Rayne High School, and later taught adult education at Church Point High School. He was Survivors include: his wife, Donna Marie Guidry Onebane of Church Point; four sons, Tommy Onebane and Neal Onebane and wife, Donna, all of Lafayette, Paul Oscar Onebane and wife, Terry, of New Orleans, and Andrew Onebane and wife, Jean, of Scott; five daughters, Jolynn Meche and husband, James, and Renee Guidry and husband, Chris, all of Church Point, Virginia Stutes and husband, Pat, and Claudette Onebane, all of Lafayette, and Donna Lee Daily and husband Michael, of Austin, Texas; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Onebane was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Phillip Onebane; a son, Thad Onebane; three brothers, Joe Onebane, Frank Onebane and Paul Onebane; and three sisters, Leona Guidry, Katy Gulino and Margaret Onebane. Pallbearers will be Mr. Onebane's grandsons: Cullen Meche, Clint Trey Meche, Lance Meche, Adam Guidry, Luke Guidry, Jack Onebane and Thomas Onebane III. Visitation was 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to time of service Saturday at Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point, which was in charge of arrangements. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Devin Poncho EUNICE - Funeral services for Devin Chance Poncho, 2, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Ardoin Funeral Home chapel here with burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Lois Richard EUNICE - Funeral services for Lois Richard, 62, will be held 1 p.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Officiation will be the Rev. Joseph Alexander. Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Oscar Roy Funeral services for Oscar Roy, 93, will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Landry Catholic Church with burial in Bellevue Cemetery. Mr. Roy, a lifelong resident of Opelousas, died at 5:55 a.m., Saturday, November, November 25, 2000, at Doctor's Hospital of Opelousas. He was retired from Daly Motor Company after more than 30 years of service. Survivors include: his wife of 71 years, Agnes French Roy; a son, Dr. Robert L. Roy and his wife, Barbara, of Jennings; a daughter, Naomi R. Jones and her husband, David, of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Gus LeBlanc of Opelousas; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mr. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Abner Roy Sr. and Aurore Lalonde Roy; two brothers, Abner Roy Jr. and Sidney Roy Sr.; two sisters, Inez R. Zerangue and Emily R. Willingham. He will be best remembered as being a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. His words of wisdom, ready wit and his strong sense of values will live with is family and friends forever. The family would like to give special thanks to his sitters for their devotion and care, and to Dr. Michael Montgomery and the nurses who cared for him at Doctor's Hospital of Opelousas. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to time of service Monday at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset highway. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Sunday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Stroder BASILE - Funeral services for John Stroder, 74, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Quirk and Son Funeral Home here with burial in the St. Augustine Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Ken Domingue. Mr. Stroder died Thursday, November 23, 2000. Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Basile is in charge of arrangements. Janie Thornton EUNICE - Funeral services for Janie Mae Thornton, 83, will be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the St. Mathilda Church Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Joseph Tyson. Survivors include: a daughter, Emily Rose Alfred of Eunice; a son-in-law, Freddie Alfred Sr. of Eunice; a sister, Louise Ecby of Bayton, Texas; four grandchildren, Freddie Alfred Jr. And Kyle Alfred, both of New Orleans, Keenya Alfred of Lafayette and Corey Alfred of Baton Rouge; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. Monday at Bishop Ceaser Hall in Eunice. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Isabelle Treme VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Isabelle V. Treme, 81, were held 11 a.m., Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery. Mrs. Treme, the former Isabelle Veillon, died during the morning of Friday, November 24, 2000, at her daughter's residence in Lafayette following a long illness. She was a native and resident of Ville Platte. Mrs. Treme was a telephone operator. Survivors include: a son, the Rev. Gene Treme of Opelousas; a daughter, Glenda (Mrs. Herb) Guillory of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Thibodeaux of Lewisburg and Ruby Doyle of Humble, Texas; four grandchildren, Lisa Guidry, Jeff Guidry, Doug Guillory and Anne Broussard; and four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sara, Blaine and Casey. Visitation as 2-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to time of service Saturday. A rosary was recited 7 p.m. Friday. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Monday -- November 27, 2000 OBITUARIES Bonnie Goreman, Audrey Williams . Bonnie Goreman Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Goreman, 75, are incomplete at this time. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Audrey Williams MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Audrey Williams, 50, are pending incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Tuesday -- November 28, 2000 OBITUARIES Rufus Fontenot, Gabriel LeDoux, Katherine Nunez. Rufus Fontenot VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Rufus D. Fontenot were held at 1 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. Gabriel LeDoux Funeral services for Mr. Gabriel LeDoux are incomplete at this time. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Katherine Nunez NEW ORLEANS - Funearl services for Mrs. katherin Miller Nunez, 88, were held at 11 a.m. today in Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home here wither burial in Hope Mausoleum. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home of New Orleans was in charge of arragements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Wednesday -- November 29, 2000 OBITUARIES Rosemary Duos, Bennie Ellis, Gabriel LeDoux, Jane Manuel, Dorothy Vanderpool. Rosemary Duos Funeral services for Ms. Rosemary J. Duos, 85, are incomplete at this time. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Bennie Ellis KROTZ SPRINGS - Funeral services for Ms. Bennie Adair Ellis, 64, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in United Pentecostal Church here with burial in the Pentecostal Cemetery. Bro. Ray Major will conduct the services. Ms. Ellis, a resident of Krotz Springs and a native of Snyder, Ark., died at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: eight sons, James Thomas Ellis, Billy Eugene Ellis, Charles Wayne Ellis, Nolan Ellis and John Lee Ellis, all of Krotz Springs, Edward Paul Ellis of Baker, Leroy Ellis of Zachary and Glen Dale Ellis of Gonzales; four daughters, Glenda Downs, Brenda Lee Johnson and Norma Jean Broussard, all of Krotz Springs, and Wanda Faye Lanclos of Port Barre; five brothers, Mack L. Crawford of Denham Springs, Bobby Lee Crawford of Baton Rouge, Charles Henry Crawford of Texarkana, Texas, Thomas Crawford of Denham Springs and Leonard Crawford of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Beatrice Babin, Betty Ann Crawford and Linda Sue Crawford, all of Gonzales; 34 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by the father and stepmother of her children, Henry Lee Jr. and Delores Mae Ellis. Ms. Ellis was preceded in death by her parents, Mack L. and Josie Crawford; a grandson, Jessie Paul Broussard; and a great-grandson, Paul Leamon Woodard Jr. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Thursday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs is in charge of arrangements. Louise Fruge Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Fruge, the former Louise Burleigh, 93, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas with burial in Little Red Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Blanchard will conduct the services. Mrs. Fruge, a resident of Opelousas, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. She was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Baptist church of Sunset. Survivors include: two sons, Lloyd Fruge of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Morris Fruge of Port Naches, Texas; and four grandchildren, Terry Wayne Fruge, Randall Keith Fruge, Dr. Max Fruge and Lindy Fruge. Mrs. Fruge was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fruge; a brother, Wilbur Burleigh; and a sister, Edna Burleigh Stelly. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 p.m. Thursday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Gabriel LeDoux Funeral services for Mr. Gabriel "Gabbie" LeDoux, 91, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Prairie Ronde. Mr. LeDoux, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. Survivors include: a son, Louis LeDoux; a godchild, Carolyn Darbonne of Lawtell and three other godchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. LeDoux was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Darbonne LeDoux; a sister; and eight brothers. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Jane Manuel KROTZ SPRINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Jerry Manuel, the former Jane Meche, 64, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Robert Courville will conduct the services. Mrs. Manuel, a resident of Krotz Springs, died at 7:22 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at her residence. Survivors include: two sons, Ricky Manuel and David Manuel, both of Krotz Springs; two daughters, Carolyn M. Manuel and Lena M. Leger, both of Krotz Springs; three brothers, Terry Meche of Port Barre, John Meche of Arnaudville and James Meche of Breaux Bridge; two sisters, Connie Lanclos of Port Barre and Bess Soileau of Pearl River; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Manuel was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Manuel; a brother, Alvin "Billy" Meche; her parents Marion Meche and Estella Dekerlegand Meche. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 p.m. Thursday until time of services on Friday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Krotz Springs is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Vanderpool EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy "Tiny" Morein Vanderpool, 69, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Deacon David Guillory will conduct the services. Mrs. Vanderpool died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in the Eunice Community Medical Center. Survivors include: a son, Llewellyn Feucht of Eunice; three daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Gretta) Ardoin of Mamou, Mrs. Ronnie (Llewella) Atchison of Tepetate and Mrs. Dale (Brenda) Bellard of Eunice; a sister, Haiti Broussard of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Vanderpool was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosa Lee Panni Hawkins. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Thursday -- November 30, 2000 Rosemary Duos GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Smith Duos, 85, will be held at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Duos, a resident of Sunset most of her adult life and a native of Vacherie, died Wednesday, November 29, 2000, in Bethany Most Holy Sacrament Nursing Home in Lafayette, after a lengthy illness. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church community in Grand Coteau. Mrs. Duos was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Ladies Altar Society and a teacher of Catholic Doctrine for more than 20 years. Mrs. Duos was a great example of holiness to all who new her. Throughout her life she submitted to God's will in faith and prayer. Her courage and dignity will be missed by all. Survivors include: five daughters, Jackie D. Packard of Houston, Texas, Sr. Frances Duos C.S.J. of Lafayette, Suzanne D. Thomas of Sunset, Celeste D. Scott and Rosemarie D. Benedetto, both of Lafayette; two sons, Alison B. Duos and Robert Duos, both of Shreveport; grandchildren, Clement Quoyeser, Ursula Quoyeser, Thomas Quoyeser, Bryant Packard, Mark Packard, Todd Duos, Allison D. Cooksy, Renee Duos, Nicole Duos, Jason Duos, Johanna Duos, Kristen Duos, Caleb Duos, Caleb Duos, Collin Duos, Jessie Duos, Megan Thomas, Luke Thomas, Mallory Thomas, Joshua Scott, Isaac Scott, Patrick Scott, Joseph Benedetto, Michael Benedetto, Maria Benedetto; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Duos was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdie Duos; a daughter, Ferdie Ann Quoyeser; a son-in-law, Thomas B. Quoyeser; a sister, Lena M. Smith; two brothers, Edward Smith and Robert L. Smith; her parents, Lena Bourgeois Smith and Edward Smith; her maternal grandparents, Regina LeBourgeois Bourgeois and James J. Bourgeois; and her paternal grandparents, Marie Bourgeois Smith and Antoine Smith. Pallbearers will be Hyland Packard, Lyall Scott, Dave Thomas, Bryant Packard, Mark Packard and Thomas Quoyeser. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. today. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, P.O. Box A, Grand Coteau, LA or Alzheimers Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, Md. 20850. Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements. Leo Dupre EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Leo Dupre, 73, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Helen Himel VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Helen Vidrine Himel, 84, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Attales Cemetery in Lanse Aux Paille. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Bonnie Gorman VILLE PLATTE - Memorial services for Mrs. Bonnie Soileau Gorman, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery here. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Etha Semien Funeral services for Mrs. Etha Semien, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Grand Coteau. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Mrs. Semien died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2000, in Senior Village Nursing Home. Survivors include: a son, Nathan Semien Jr. of Opelousas; four daughters, Mrs. Clarnette (Sidney) Chenier, Mrs. Etha (Juergen) Amling and Mrs. Gladys Hayes, all of Opelousas, and Mrs. Cleo (Micheal) Lemelle of Lafayette; a brother, Curley (Eunice) Demouchet of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Audrey (Benjamin) Semien of Opelousas; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Semien was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Cecile Sam) Demouchet; a daughter, Mrs. Leona S. Richard; an infant daughter; and four brothers, Paul, Simon, Percy and Leo Demouchet. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Hosea Thibodeaux Funeral services for Mr. Hosea Thibodeaux, 84, are incomplete at this time. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Audrey Williams MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Audrey Williams, 50, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Evening Star Baptist Church here with burial in Sweet Home Cemetery. The Rev. Wilson Doomes will conduct the services. Mr. Williams died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital. He was a member of Issacc & Rebecca of Melville. Survivors include: five brothers, Willis Williams, Chester Williams Jr. and Andrew Williams, all of Houston, Texas, Raymond Williams and Darrell Williams, both of Melville; and four sisters, Pearl Davis, Agnes Williams and Mayrene Brown, all of Melville, and Josie Williams of Houston, Texas. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, two god children and a host of cousins and friends. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ruby Lee Williams; and two sisters, Carolyn and Dorthea Williams. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Evening Star Baptist church in Melville. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Derrick Williams Funeral services for Mr. Derrick Williams, 36, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Jason Rubin Sr. will conduct the services. Mr. Williams died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2000, in Lafayette General Hospital. Survivors include: his mother, Willie Mae Williams of Opelousas; a brother, Christopher "Kaya" Williams of Vicenza, Italy; and four sisters, Mona Broussard, Donna Williams and Trina Williams, all of Opelousas, and Elaine Strong of Houston, Texas. He also leaves to mourn an uncle, Joseph Williams of Opelousas; five aunts, Eva Williams, Letha Birotte and Merline Chretain, all of Opelousas, Patricia Roy and Shirley Whitaker, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers-in-law, Leonard Broussard of Opelousas and Robert Strong of Houston, Texas; and a great-aunt, Mary Chilo of Opelousas. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harriette Williams and Benjamin Williams. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************