Obits: Opelousas Daily World - October, 2001: 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. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 1, 2001 Joseph Bielstein EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Allen Bielstein, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy. Pastor Larry Youngblood will conduct the services. Mr. Bielstein, a resident of Eunice for 43 years, died at 11:29 a.m. Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Eunice Community Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired motorman with Diamond M. Drilling. Survivors include: two sons, Joe Ed Bielstein and Steven Ray Bielstein, both of Eunice; two brothers, Robert Bielstein of Oak Harbor, Washington, and Carl Bielstein of Waveland, Miss., and four grandchildren. Mr. Bielstein was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Eddie Louise O'Neal Bielstein. Visiting hours will be observed from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Loyce Dupre BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Mrs. Loyce F. Dupre, 74, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Belaire Cove Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Monsignor Robert Romero will conduct the services. Mrs. Dupre, a resident of Belaire Cove, died Sunday, September 30, 2001, at her residence from a long illness. She was a retired sales clerk. Mrs. Dupre was a member of Come Lord Jesus, Catholic Daughters of America, Legion of Mary, and a member of the Belaire Cove Rosary Group. Survivors include: a son, Randy Dupre of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Trudy and Cody Fontenot of Centerville, and children - Michael and wife Veronica Fontenot of Groves, Texas, and Carmen Fontenot and Michael Bowman of Houma, and Janice Dupre of Belaire Cove and children - Dawn Fontenot and Daran Landry of San Francisco, Calif., Troy Fontenot and wife Danielle of Ville Platte, Holly Fontenot of Los Angeles Calif., and Hank Fontenot and Kelly Ford of Opelousas; a brother, Fred Fontenot of Ville Platte; two great-grandchildren, Libby Fontenot and Ian Fontenot; several nieces and nephews; and a long-time friend, Oswell Ledoux of Ville Platte. Mrs. Dupre was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Dupre; two brothers, Essay B. Fontenot and Elwood Fontenot; and a sister, Harrise Joubert. The family would like to thank all of the care givers for all of their help. Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. today, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Tuesday. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Calvin Fontenot VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Calvin Fontenot, 81, will be held at 3:30 p.m. today in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Hazel Freeman Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Freeman are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Severin Schexnayder BAYOU ROUGE - Funeral services for Mr. Severin Schexnayder, 93, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Pentecostal Church here with burial in the Pentecostal Cemetery. The Rev. Majors will conduct the services. Mr. Schexnayder, a native of Palmetto and a resident of Opelousas, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a farmer. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Roger "Bertha" Doiron of Krotz Springs, and Mrs. Mary Lee Dupre of Melville; a son, Mason Schexnayder of Baker; a sister, Mrs. Ivy Boudreaux of LeBeau, nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Schexnayder was preceded in death by his parents, Ersin Schexnayder Sr. and Estelle Leger Schexnayder; his wife, Edna Mae Fontenot Schexnayder; three brothers, two sisters, and a great- granddaughter. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. today until time of services on Tuesday in the Pentecostal Church Hall in Melville. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Mary Beth Warren MELVILLE - Funeral services for Ms. Mary Beth Warren, 26, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Pentecostal Church here with burial in the Pentecostal Cemetery. The Rev. Ray Majors will conduct the services. Ms. Warren, a resident of Melville, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2001, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Survivors include: her mother and stepfather, Juanoma and Roland Naquin of Melville; her father, Calvin Warren of Terrebonne Parish; her great-grandfather, Severin Schexnayder of Melville; her grandmother, Mary Dupre of Melville; a son, Cameron Naquin of Melville; a daughter, Shelby Warren of Melville; and a sister, Amy Warren of Many. Ms. Warren was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Edna Mae Schexnayder; and her paternal grandmother, Mary Deshotels. Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 2, 2001 Thomas Carroll Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Thomas (Tom) R. Carroll Jr., 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services. Mr. Carroll, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Lawtell, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2001, at his residence. He worked as a Mail Carrier for 33 years in Opelousas. During World War II Mr. Carroll fought in the European Campaign (Theater) in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Geraline "Jerry" Fontenot Carroll of Opelousas; a daughter, Mrs. Becky Briggs and husband Byron of Opelousas; three sons, Jerry S. Carroll and wife Denise of Opelousas, Tom J. Carroll III and wife Lona of Lafayette and John Darrell Carroll and wife Kathy of Memphis, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Bell Tweedel of Opelousas; two brothers, Paul Herman Carroll of Fairhope, Ala., and Willie Carroll of Opelousas; ten grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Carroll Sr. and Annie Lavergne Carroll; a son, Steven Paul Carroll; two brothers, Homer Carroll and Ray Carroll; and a sister, Mrs. Ola Hidalgo. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, (337) 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. Irma Manuel EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Irma Manuel, 88, were held at 10 a.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. John Savant MELVILLE - Graveside services for Mr. John Allen Savant, 41, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Baptist Cemetery here. Mr. Savant, a resident of Melville, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2001, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on U.S. Hwy. 190. He was an employee of Griffe Steel Eractors in Lafayette. Mr. Savant and his stepfather, Kevin Henry, were members and rode for "The Christian Motorcycle Club". Survivors include: his mother and stepfather, Mary Henry and Kevin Henry of Arnaudville; his father and stepmother, John A. Savant Sr. and Joyce Savant of Melville; his paternal grandmother, Hazel Savant of Venice; and his two loving children, Johnathan Jude Savant and Megan Renee Savant, both of Melville. Mr. Savant was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lane Savant. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville is in charge of arrangements. Irene Soileau VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Andrus Soileau, 79, were held at 1 p.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. Ervin Winfrey Funeral services for Mr. Ervin Winfrey, 44, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 3, 2001 Edmond Brown Jr. CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Edmond Joseph Brown Jr., 35, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Brown died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2001, in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. Thursday until time of services. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements. Lillian Fontenot BASILE - Funeral services for Ms. Lillian M. Fontenot, 81, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in Langley Cemetery in Eunice. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Marjorie Fontenot VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Marjorie Fontenot, 81, were held at 11 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Old Ville Platte Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. Hazel Freeman BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Bellard Freeman, 73, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Macedonia Baptist Church here with burial at 9 a.m. Friday in the church cemetery in Grand Prairie. The Rev. L.T. Thomas will conduct the services. Mrs. Freeman, a resident of Ville Platte, died Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Ville Platte Medical Center. Survivors include: two daughters, Common Faye Richard and Carrie Dean Freeman, both of Ville Platte; six sons, Elridge Freeman, Steven Freeman, Aaron Freeman Sr., Hillman Freeman and Rebin Freeman, all of Ville Platte, and Clifton Freeman Sr. of Eunice; two brothers, Hersey Bellard and Alcin Bellard, both of Ville Platte; six sisters, Irene Fontenot, Athline Bellard and Mary Lean Tezeno, all of Ville Platte, Mildred Vigers of Eunice, Mary Dean Gallow of Chataignier and Dorthy Goodly of Mamou; 26 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. A wake will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Macedonia Baptist Church in Belaire Cove. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Mary LeJeune EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Mary LeJeune, 89, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Rose Pierrotti MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Burke Pierrotti, the former Rose Rougeau, 80, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the new church mausoleum. The Rev. Tim Richard conducted the services. Mrs. Pierrotti, a resident of Mamou, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at her residence. She was the former owner and operator of Cazan Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge in Mamou. Survivors include: her husband, Burke Pierrotti Sr. of Mamou; a son, Burke Pierrotti Jr. of Mamou; a daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Pierrotti Duplichan of Eunice; a sister, Mrs. Julia Mae "Butch" Moore of Eunice; two grandchildren, Mrs. Michelle Ortego Miller and Troy Fontenot; and a great- grandchild, Emma Rose Miller. Visiting hours were observed from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou was in charge of arrangements. Wilfred Savoy Sr. CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Wilfred Connie Savoy Sr., 72, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in Zion Travelers Baptist Cemetery in Sunset. Mr. Savoy died Saturday, September 29, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. Octavia Stelly Funeral services for Octavia Stelly, 83, are incomplete at this time. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 4, 2001 Joseph Benoit Sr. EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Charlie" Benoit, 84, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Merle Elder Funeral services for Mrs. Merle Deville Elder, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Cemetery. Mrs. Elder, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Opelousas, died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2001, in Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Bluebonnet. She was a member of Bethany South, Baron Rouge and Sharp Road Bridge Clubs. Survivors include: her husband, Herbert Kenneth Elder; three daughters, Sandra Ryder of Carencro, Suzanne Stevens and Theresa Durbin, both of Baton Rouge; a sister, Joyce Deville Borg of Baton Rouge; a brother, James Gerald Deville of Lafayette; ten grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. Mrs. Elder was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Martha Deville; a sister, Thelma Dodd; a brother, Harold Deville; and a grandson, Matthew Dale Ryder. Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. to noon today in Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 1100 Fla. Blvd., Baton Rouge, and from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 1100 Fla. Blvd., Baton Rouge, is in charge of arrangements. Odile Leger Funeral services for Miss Odile Leger, 92, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services. Miss Leger, a resident of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Opelousas, died at 4:40 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2001, in Mease Continuing Care Nursing Home in Dunedin, Fla. Survivors include: two sisters, Olla Meche of Opelousas and Doris Thigpen of Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Leger was preceded in death by her parents, Armand and Philomene Brasseaux Leger; and a sister, Olive Leger. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on N. Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Germaine Mayer LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eric Mayer, the former Germaine "Be" Robin, 79, will be held (time and date pending) in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Paul Metrejean will conduct the services. Mrs. Mayer, a resident of Pecaniere, died at 3:12 a.m. today (Thursday, October 4, 2001) in J. Michael Morrow Nursing Home in Arnaudville. She was a housewife. Mrs. Mayer was a member of St. Leo Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include: two sons, Ralph Mayer and his wife Gale of Arnaudville and Ronald Mayer and his wife Jackie of Port Barre; three daughters, Priscilla LaFleur and her husband Robert and Betsy Wester and her husband Wess, both of Opelousas, and Beverly Latiolais and her husband Michael of Arnaudville; four brothers, Curly Robin of Port Barre, Harold Robin of Arnaudville, Leroy "Lee" Robin of Shreveport and Eugene Robin of Leonville; two sisters, Bernice Eusay of Arnaudville and Joyce Stelly of Opelousas; 20 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mayer was preceded in death by her husband, Eric Mayer; her parents, Jules and Bridget Artigue Robin; and a brother, Clarence Robin. Visiting hours will begin today in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Hall in Leonville. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Jeff Noel Funeral services for Mr. Jeff Noel, 59, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Apostolic Church in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. Pastor Gregory LaDay Sr. will conduct the services. Mr. Noel died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church. Survivors include: six brothers, Willie Noel, James Allen Noel, Elton Noel and Preston Noel, all of Opelousas, Leroy Noel of Lafayette and Gilbert Noel of Beaumont, Texas; and two sisters, Willie Mae Noel and Rosa Mary Noel, both of Opelousas. He also leaves to mourn a nephew, Lionel Noel, and a niece, Betty Ann Noel, both of Opelousas. Mr. Noel was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Noel. Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in First Apostolic Church. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Roger Orebeaux EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Roger Orebeaux "Jay", 73, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in 2nd Baptist Deliverance Church here with burial at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chataignier. Frank Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Leopold Richard Funeral services for Leopold Richard, 71, are incomplete at this time. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Georgianna Savant Funeral services for Ms. Georgianna "Balou" Savant, 58, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Plaisance. The Rev. Benig Weco will conduct the services. Ms. Savant died at 2 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include: two sons, Mark Savant and Darren Savant, both of Opelousas; a daughter, Frances Savant of Norfork, Va.; a brother, Allen (Patricia) Savant of Opelousas; a stepbrother, Ferlis Ellis of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Millie (Frank) Esprit of Opelousas and Dorothy (Andrus) Achan of Beaumont, Texas; a sister-in-law, Lucille Savant of Opelousas; and three grandchildren. Ms. Savant was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Frances Robert Savant; a brother, Peter Savant; and a nephew, John Savant. Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Octavia Stelly LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Octavia Richard Stelly, 83, were held at noon today in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stelly, a resident of Leonville, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. She was a cafeteria cook at Park Vista Elementary School for many years until her retirement. Survivors include: two sons, Robert Stelly and wife Jeanette of Tyler, Town, Texas, and Ovide Stelly Jr. and wife Gwen of Lafayette; six daughters, Betty Bodin and Virgie LeBlanc, both of Lafayette, Margaret Nacole and husband Alex of LaPorte, Texas, Lena Jannise and husband Junior of Opelousas, Janice Dekerlegand and husband Malcolm of Leonville, and Susan Smith and husband Arnold of Broussard; a sister-in-law, Gertie Richard of Opelousas; 45 grandchildren; 83 great- grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stelly was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Alexandria Meche Richard; her husband, Ovide Stelly Sr.; a daughter, Joyce LeBlanc; a great-granddaughter, Jada Pierre; and two grandsons, Terry Lynn Bodin and Kevin Jude Dekerlegand. Visiting hours were observed from 3 p.m. Wednesday until time of services today. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Ervin Winfrey Funeral services for Mr. Ervin Winfrey, 44, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Mohorn Baptist Cemetery in Plaisance. The Rev. Atkins Leday will conduct the services. Mr. Winfrey died Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Lafayette General Hospital. Survivors include: six brothers, Nelson Winfrey of Park City, Fla., Wilson Winfrey of Baton Rouge, Melvin Winfrey of Oklahoma City, Okla., Ogden Winfrey Jr., Mitchel Winfrey and Davis Winfrey, all of Opelousas; and eight sisters, Isebella Carter, Mary Alice Winfrey, Grace Simien, Ora Mae Winfrey and Audry Mae Duhon, all of Opelousas, Ethel Lee Mouton and Dorothy Newman, both of Houston, Texas, and Delores Mouton of Eunice. Mr. Winfrey was preceded in death by her parents, Odgen Sr. and Pearl Winfrey. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries for Oct. 5, 2001 Posted on October 5, 2001 Marie Andrus Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Louise Andrus, 88, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Holy Seplucher Mausoleum. Mrs. Andrus, a native and resident of Opelousas, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2001, in Lafayette General Hospital. Survivors include: two daughters, Varnell Briggs and husband George of Fort Myers, Fla., and Cindy Cuccia and husband John of Lafayette; two sons, Lloyd Andrus Jr. and wife Janet of Lafayette and Kim Andrus and wife Paula of Carencro; seven grandchildren, Ricky Briggs, Chip Briggs, Blaine Briggs, Kevin Briggs, Chris Andrus, Chad Andrus and Bobby Bender; and 15 great- grandchildren, Rick Briggs, Amanda Briggs, Jason Briggs, Brandon Briggs, Ryan Briggs, Holly Briggs, Matthew Briggs, Morgan Briggs, Joshua Briggs, Amber Briggs, Brennen Briggs, McInnis Briggs, Victoria Andrus, Christian Matthew Andrus and Laney Andrus. Mrs. Andrus was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Andrus Sr.; her parents, Mike Halphen and Ella Wilkins Halphen; three sisters, Fannie Lee Everett, Mamie Phillips and Ella Collins; and four brothers, Nick Halphen, Mike "Michelle" Halphen, Ben Halphen and Milton "Mike" Halphen. Pallbearers will be Ricky Briggs, Chip Briggs, Blaine Briggs, Kevin Briggs, Chip Andrus, Chad Andrus and Bobby Bender. The family would like to express special thanks to Jenelle Lalond, Chris Dimonde, Vera Sims, Judy Carroll, Emelda Tollierour, Carolyn Celestine, Scrilda Duhon, Marrertha Sam and the staff and nurses of Cornerstone Village South for their wonderful care and companionship and to Mrs. Josephine Watkins for her special friendship. The family would also like to thank Hospice of Acadiana, the 8th floor nurses at Lafayette General Hospital, and Father Boyer for their wonderful care and compassion. If you wish to make memorial donations in Mrs. Andrus' name, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite, 200, Lafayette, La. 70503-3240. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Kristopher Aucoin Funeral services for Kristopher Patrick Keith Aucoin, 5, weeks old, will be held (time and date pending) in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel-South with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Dale Hensarling will conduct the services. Kristopher, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 10:41 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2001, in Ville Platte Medical Center in Ville Platte. Survivors include: his parents, Harold "Pat" Patrick Aucoin Jr. and Magon Rachell Savant Aucoin, both of Ville Platte; his paternal grandparents, Harold Patrick Aucoin Sr. of Opelousas and Rose Marie Guidroz and step grandfather, Christopher Ranson, both of Opelousas; his paternal great- grandparents, Dalton and Louise Guidroz, both of Port Barre; his maternal grandparents, Gerald Keith and Marcia Savant of Ville Platte; and his maternal great-grandparents, Norma Jane Savant Nelams and Douglas "Pop" Nelams, both of Port Barre. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Odile Leger Funeral services for Miss Odile Leger, 92, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services. Miss Leger, a resident of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Opelousas, died at 4:40 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2001, in Mease Continuing Care Nursing Home in Dunedin, Fla. Survivors include: two sisters, Olla Meche of Opelousas and Doris Thigpen of Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Leger was preceded in death by her parents, Armand and Philomene Brasseaux Leger; and a sister, Olive Leger. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on N. Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Germaine Mayer LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eric Mayer, the former Germaine "Be" Robin, 79, were held at 1 p.m. today in St. Leo The Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Leopold Richard PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Leopold Richard, 71, were held at 10 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in St. Leo Cemetery in Leonville. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Lester Soulas Funeral services for Mr. Lester Soulas are incomplete at this time. Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements. Cordia Walker EUNICE - Funeral services for Cordia Walker, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in Mowata Cemetery in Mowata. Frank Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Myra Weber JEANERETTE - Funeral services for Ms. Myra Hubble Weber, 60, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in David Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Beau Pre Memorial Park. David Funeral Home of Jeanerette (Provost Street) is in charge of arrangements. Buster Wilson EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Buster Wilson, 63, were held at 1 p.m. today in C.H. Mason COGIC here with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Elder Johnathon Williams conducted the services. Mr. Wilson, a resident of Eunice, died Friday, September 28, 2001, in Eunice Community Medical Center in Eunice. Survivors include: two sisters, Doris Frank and Clara Auzenne, both of Eunice. A wake was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in C.H. Mason COGIC in Eunice. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries for Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 Posted on October 7, 2001 Kristopher Aucoin Funeral services for Kristopher Patrick Keith Aucoin, 5 weeks old, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel - South with burial in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Kristopher Aucoin died at 10:41 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001 in the Ville Platte Medical Center in Ville Platte. Rev. Dale Hensarling will conduct the services. Survivors include: his parents, Harold "Pat" Patrick Aucoin Jr. and Magon Rachell Savant Aucoin both of Ville Platte; his paternal grandparents, Harold Patrick Aucoin Sr. of Opelousas and Rose Marie Guidroz and step grandfather Christopher Ranson both of Opelousas; his paternal great grandparents, Dalton and Louise Guidroz both of Port Barre; his maternal grandparents, Gerald Keith and Marcia Savant of Ville Platte; and his maternal great grandparents Norma Jane Savant Nelams and Douglas "Pop" Nelams both of Port Barre. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. today until the time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road is in charge of the arrangements. Paul Carriere Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Paul Ivory Carriere Sr., 81, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church with burial in St. Landry Cemetery here. Mr. Carriere died at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2001 at Duke University Hospital in North Carolina. Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services. Survivors include: three sons, Paul Carriere Jr. of Norway, Ivory Carriere and Keith Maurice Carriere both of Oxford, NC; his sister, Rita Ware of Opelousas; his sister-in-law, Mildred Carriere of Opelousas; and six grandchildren. Mr. Carriere was preceded in death by: his wife, Nana Mae Carriere; his parents, Joseph and Semonia Carriere; a daughter, Dorothy Carriere; one brother, Joseph Herman Carriere; and two sisters, Julia Stoute and Mary Helen Bowman. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. Monday until time of services Tuesday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church. Williams Funeral home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Arthur Coleman Funeral services for Arthur Coleman, 54, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Hattie M. Hebert VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Hattie M. Hebert, 89, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Morain PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Charles Morain, 91, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Mr. Morain, a retired farmer and resident of Washington, died Oct. 6, 2001 at Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. Rev. Michael Hebert will conduct the services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today. Survivors include: his son, Patrick "Pat" Morain and wife Carolyn of Opelousas; four daughters, Mildred Ledoux and husband Murphy of Palmetto, Anna Lee Buschel and husband Ronald of Washington, Shirley Wyble and husband Ray of Mississippi, and Betty Stelly and husband Jeffery of Washington; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Hilda LeBlanc Morain; his parents, Romain and Estalina Meche Morain. Visitation will be held today from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume Monday at 8 a.m. until the time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph Soulas Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Lester "Red" Soulas, 90, will be held at 12:30 p.m. today in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Grand Coteau. Mr. Soulas, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Prairie de Femme, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Pearl Soulas of Opelousas; four stepsons, Dale Soileau and Merlin Clay, both of Opelousas, Clarence Soileau of Port Barre, and Lee Clay of Haughton; two stepdaughters, Maudry S. Moreau and Geraldine Touchet, both of Opelousas; 17 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a nephew, John B. Knott of Grand Coteau. Mr. Soulas was preceded in death by two wives, Berthile Knott Soulas and Edith O. Soulas; and a grandson, James Moreau. Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday and will begin at 9 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Paul W. Zachery Funeral services for Mr. Paul Wayne Zachery, 40, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 8, 2001 Raphael Andrepont Sr. LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Raphael Joseph Andrepont Sr., 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. Daniel Picard will conduct the services. Mr. Andrepont, a resident of Lake Charles, formerly of Lawtell, died Sunday, October 7, 2001, in a Lake Charles Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Martha Andrepont of Lake Charles; two sons, Bert Andrepont and R.L. Andrepont, both of Lake Charles; a daughter, Joan Corner of Sulphur; a brother, Earl Andrepont of Eunice; a sister, Luna Savoie of Missouri; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Rose Ventress Funeral services for Ms. Rose Ventress are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries for 10-9-01 Posted on October 10, 2001 Richard Dick Funeral services for Mr. Richard Dick are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Willie Mae Edwards Funeral services for Ms. Willie Mae Edwards are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Elsie Harris Funeral services for Ms. Elsie Harris are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Rebecca LeBlanc RAYNE - Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Aldona "Denya" Evans LeBlanc, 81, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Cunningham CME Church here with burial in Rayne Protestant Cemetery. Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Armance Mallet Funeral services for Mrs. Armance Mallet, 88, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Myrtle Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Perry Hubbs, of the First Baptist Church in Opelousas, will conduct the services. Mrs. Mallet, a resident of Mandeville and a long-time resident of Opelousas, died at 9 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2001, in Mandeville. Survivors include: a grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mallet was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce J. Mallet Sr.; a son, Leonce Mallet Jr.; a daughter, Vercy Mallet Hollier; and her parents, James and Virginia Henderson. Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, is in charge of arrangements. Ernest Richard LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Ernest Blaze Richard, 88, will be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Mr. Richard, a resident of Leonville, died at 5 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors include: his wife, Felicia Arnaud Richard of Leonville; a son, Edmond Richard of Leonville; a daughter, Earline Richard of Leonville; three brothers, Alcide Richard Sr. of Leonville, Willie Richard of Arnaudville and Antoine Richard of Leonville; a sister, Augustine Bergeron of Arnaudville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Richard was preceded in death by a son, Wilson Richard; six brothers, Alcee, Lawrence Sr., Louie, Ellis, Francis and Junius Richard; and a sister, Bernadette Richard. Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday in St. Leo the Great Church Hall in Leonville, and from 7 a.m. today until time of services. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Maude Sonnier CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Gardiner Sonnier, 102, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Eben Thomas Funeral services for Mr. Eben Thomas are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Audrey Vanwright Funeral services for Ms. Audrey Vanwright, 55, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Nathan Vidrine VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Nathan Vidrine, 77, 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. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 10, 2001 John Lalonde CECILIA - Funeral services for Mr. John Allen Lalonde, 73, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia is in charge of arrangements. Joseph LeJeune EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph E. LeJeune, 75, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Joseph Major Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Norman Major, 45, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Anna Lee Trahan Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Lee Trahan, 59, are incomplete at this time. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 11, 2001 Junior Arclese Funeral services for Mr. Junior Arclese, 68, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Arthur Coleman Jr. PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Coleman Jr., 55, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. James Fontenot will conduct the services. Mr. Coleman died at 10:32 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: his wife, Velma Marie Gordon Coleman of Palmetto; a son, Tyrone Coleman of Southerland, Va.; four daughters, Valerie Jones of Palmetto, Tomekia Vallien of Washington, Angie Coleman of Washington, D.C., and Christy White of Chester, Pa.; two brothers, Sherman Coleman of Pittsburg, Pa., and Melvin Coleman of Monroe, N.C.; four sisters, Bernette Coleman, Isabelle Coleman, Anna Gaines and Dianna Coleman, all of Pittsburg, Pa.; and 12 grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn two sons-in-law, Jerome Vallien of Washington and Paul Jones of Palmetto; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Anne Mae Coleman; a brother, Karl Coleman; and a sister, Jeanette Coleman. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthews Baptist Church in Palmetto. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Allen Fontenot EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Allen "Kie" Fontenot, 64, were held at 10:30 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. Elsie Mae Harris EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Mae Harris, 54, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greater Outreach Ministry here with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Grand Coteau. The Rev. Luke Johnson will conduct the services. Mrs. Harris, a resident of Eunice, died Sunday, October 7, 2001, at his residence. Survivors include: her husband, John B. Harris of Sunset; two daughters, Kranetta H. Vallaire and Veronica N. Jones, both of Eunice; a son, Joseph F. Harris of Eunice; a stepsister, Sandra Levier of Sunset; a special grandchild that she reared, Shalata Harris of Eunice; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Greater Outreach Ministry in Eunice. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Major ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Chak" Norman Major, 44, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with burial in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Ruskoski and Deacon Bob Balderas will conduct the services. Mr. Major died at 10:12 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: his fiancee, Margaret Lastrapes of Arnaudville; a daughter, Tamika Stelly of Opelousas; five brothers, Joseph M. Reed of Leonville, Cleveland Reed Sr., Gerald Riggs and Charlie Riggs, all of Arnaudville, and John Reed of Opelousas; and nine sisters, Marie Charles, Cheryll Riggs Toliver, Clara Riggs, Shirley Riggs and Caroline Riggs, all of Arnaudville, Barbara Reed and Virgie Sam, both of Leonville, Shirley Johnson of Houston, Texas, and Odelia Riggs of Carencro. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Mr. Major was preceded in death by his parents, Hester Major and Clarence Riggs; and two brothers, Francis Major and Lawrence Reed. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 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. by Deacon Bob. Karl Mistrot ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Karl Anthony "Shine" Mistrot, 37, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Mr. Mistrot, a resident of Arnaudville, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001, in Arnaudville. He was a former employee of OMNI. Survivors include: his companion, Katina Bergeron of Arnaudville; his mother, Betty Fruge Mistrot of Arnaudville; his children, Hunter and Kaylin Robin of Arnaudville; three brothers, Eugene Mistrot, Bert Mistrot III and Ricky Mistrot, all of Arnaudville, and a sister, Mary Lanclos of Arnaudville. Mr. Mistrot was preceded in death by his father, Bertrand Mistrot Jr. Visiting hours will begin at 11 a.m. today. A rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements. Bonnie Orebo EUNICE - Funeral services for Bonnie Mae "Coonie" Orebo, 52, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Greater True Light Baptist Church here with burial in Reed Cemetery in Mamou. Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Judy Polk PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Ann Charles Polk, 43, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in New St. John Baptist Church here with burial in Live Oak Cemetery in Nederland, Texas. Gabriel Funeral Home, Inc. of Port Arthur, Texas, is in charge of arrangements. Agnes Prejean Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Prejean, 92, will be held (time and date pending) in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will conduct the services. Mrs. Prejean, a resident of Opelousas, died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2001, in Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a housewife. Survivors include: a son, Joseph Thibodeaux and wife Sophie of Opelousas; a stepdaughter, Wanda Martello of New Orleans and Bonnie Duboise of Texas; a grandson, Gary Thibodeaux of Opelousas; a granddaughter, Stephanie Hebert of Opelousas; 13 step grandchildren; and several step great- grandchildren. Mrs. Prejean was preceded in death by her first husband, Coroies Thibodeaux; her second husband, Carroll Prejean; and three sisters, Anna Bell Boudreaux, Mary Lee Thibodeaux and Lorena Simoneaux. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Eben Thomas VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Eben Thomas, 89, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Disciples Baptist Church here with burial at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church cemetery. The Rev. Isaac Fontenot will conduct the services. Mr. Thomas, a resident of Mamou, died Monday, October 8, 2001, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. Survivors include: a daughter, Berlin Dick of Mamou; four sons, Ivory Thomas of Ville Platte, Cleveland Thomas and Donald Thomas, both of Lake Charles, and Calvin Thomas of Eunice; three brothers, Paul Thomas of Eunice, Octave Thomas Jr. of Elton and Audley Thomas of Liberty, Texas; six sisters, Agnes Frank, Mable Allen, Emma Jones and Alice Gradney, all of Ville Platte, Winnie Trahan of Aims, Texas, and Octavia Mose of Beaumont, Texas; 33 grandchildren; and 39 great- grandchildren. A wake will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in Disciples Baptist Church in Ville Platte. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Anna Lee Trahan LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Lee Miller Trahan, 60, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Trahan, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Leonville, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2001, in Shreveport. Survivors include: her father, Clifton Miller Sr. of Leonville; her husband, Paul Trahan of Opelousas; two sons, Terry and Clifton Trahan, both of Opelousas; two daughters, Cheryl Stelly and Verna Fontenot, both of Opelousas; five brothers, Harold Miller and Ray Miller, both of Opelousas, Lawrence Miller of Leonville, Daly Miller of Eunice and Lee Vern Miller of Duson; four sisters, Verna Stoute, Gloria Bezet and Dolores Guillory, all of Opelousas, and Beverly Thibodeaux of Leonville; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Visiting hours will be observed from 10:30 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. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Rose Ventress Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Mae Thierry Ventress, 56, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greater Live Oak Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The Rev. Jason Rubin, pastor of Greater Live Oak Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Ventress, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Plaisance, died Saturday, October 6, 2001, in University Medical Center in Lafayette. She was a member of Greater Live Oak Baptist Church in Opelousas. Survivors include: her husband, Leonard Ventress Sr. of Opelousas; a son, Oliver (Alice) Thierry of Opelousas; three adopted sons, Matthew, Christopher and Anthony Ventress, all of Opelousas; four stepsons, Leonard Dorsey of Rosedale, Emmanuel and Tristan Ventress, both of New Roads, and Leonard Ventress Jr. of Ruston; a daughter, Cheryl (Carl) Sam of Opelousas; two adopted daughters, Dellarisha (D.D.) and Jasmine Ventress, both of Opelousas; two stepdaughters, Mary Patterson and Nicole Ventress, both of New Roads; a brother, L.C. Colligan of Opelousas; three sisters, Betty Lazard of Opelousas, Willie Mae Scott of Lafayette and Barbara Joseph of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren; 18 step grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Ventress was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Velma Freeman Malveaux; a son, Eddie Thierry; and a brother, Alfred Malveaux. A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Paul Zachery Funeral services for Mr. Paul Wayne Zachery, 40, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Port Barre. The Rev. Frank Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, will conduct the services. Mr. Zachery, a resident of Eunice and a native of Lafayette, died Friday, October 5, 2001, in Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Survivors include: his grandmother, Laura Pickney of Opelousas; eight brothers, Morris Zachery of Rutherfordton, NC, Nelson Zachery of Lawtell, Ervin Earl Zachery of DeQuincy, Francis Zachery of Angola, Junion Zachery of Opelousas, David Zachery of Lake Charles, and John and Warren Zachery, both of Plaisance; six sisters, Celine LeVan of Eunice, Joann Zachery of Opelousas, Joyce Zachery of Leonville, Sherlene Zachery and Nora Lee Griffin, both of Plaisance, and Emma Lee Leday of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Zachery was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Laura Chenier Zachery; and a brother, Sammy Zachery. A wake will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 12, 2001 June Reed Arclese Funeral services for Mr. Junior Reed Arclese, 78, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Chapel Church of God in Christ here with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Ford will conduct the services. He died Oct. 10, 2001, at Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: one son, Pervis Arclese and his wife Barbara Arclese of Opelousas; three daughters, Sarah Ann Toussaint of Opelousas, Eula Mae Montgomery and her husband Daniel Montgomery of Houston, Texas and Beulah Mae Green and her husband Patrick Green of Jonesville; two brothers, Morris Arclese of Ville Platte and Murphy Reed Arclese of Orange, Texas; 12 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Arclese was preceded in death by his parents Reed Arclese and Julia Dick Arclese; one son, Gilbert Arclese; three brothers, Leroy Arclese, Clifton Arclese and Lawrence Winfred; two sisters, Emma Semien and Loubertha Freeman. A wake will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Community Chapel Church of God in Christ. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. James Bailey VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. James "Doodle Bug" Bailey, 76, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in the Adios Johnson Cemetery in Turkey Creek. Ardoin Funeral home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Kenneth Bazinet EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Bazinet, 52, will be had at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery . Quirk And Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Merriline Devillier Funeral services for Merriline Devillier, 69, are incomplete at this time. Sibille's Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Richard Dick VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Richard Dick, 35, will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday at Owens-Thomas Funeral Home here with burial in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Belaire Cove. Survivors include: two brothers, Michael Dick and Phillip Dick both of Ville Platte; and two sisters, Helen M. Thomas, and Helen John Wilson both of Ville Platte. A wake will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Owens-Thomas Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements. Willie Mae Edwards EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Edwards, 63, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church here with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Agnes Prejean Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Prejean, 92, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will conduct the services. Mrs. Prejean, a resident of Opelousas, died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2001, in Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a housewife. Survivors include: a son, Joseph Thibodeaux and wife Sophie of Opelousas; two stepdaughters, Wanda Martello of New Orleans and Bonnie Duboise of Texas; a grandson, Gary Thibodeaux of Opelousas; a granddaughter, Stephanie Hebert of Opelousas; 13 step grandchildren; and several step great-grandchildren. Mrs. Prejean was preceded in death by her first husband, Coroies Thibodeaux; her second husband, Carroll Prejean; and three sisters, Anna Bell Boudreaux, Mary Lee Thibodeaux and Lorena Simoneaux. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 14, 2001 June Reed Arclese Funeral services for Mr. Junior Reed Arclese, 78, will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Community Chapel Church of God in Christ here with burial at 10:15 a.m. Monday in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Ford will conduct the services. He died Oct. 10, 2001, at Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: His wife, Rose Arclese of Opelousas, one son, Pervis Arclese and his wife Barbara Arclese of Opelousas; three daughters, Sarah Ann Toussaint of Opelousas, Eula Mae Montgomery and her husband Daniel Montgomery of Houston, Texas, and Beulah Mae Green and her husband Patrick Green of Jonesville; two brothers, Morris Arclese of Ville Platte and Murphy Reed Arclese of Orange, Texas; 12 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Arclese was preceded in death by his parents Reed Arclese and Julia Dick Arclese; one son, Gilbert Arclese; three brothers, Leroy Arclese, Clifton Arclese and Lawrence Winfred; two sisters, Emma Semien and Loubertha Freeman. A wake will be held tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Community Chapel Church of God in Christ. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Merriline Devillier Funeral services for Merriline Devillier, 69, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Landry Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington. Devillier, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Mallet, died at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2001, at the Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: one daughter, Debra Marie Lavergne of Opelousas; two sons, Phillip Devillier of Opelousas and Julian Paul Devillier of Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Paul Devillier. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. Pauline Gillum Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Gillum, 89, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Berna Bell Fontenot VILLE PLATTE-Funeral services for Mrs. Berna Bell Fontenot, 73, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Queen of All Saints here with burial in the church cemetery. Ardoin Funeral home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. John Mott Mowata - Graveside services for Mr. John Mott, 64, will be at 9 a.m. at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata. Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the arrangements. Bonnie Mae Orebo EUNICE - Funeral services for Bonnie Mae "Coonie" Orebo, , 52, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunice, with burial in Reed's Cemetery in Mamou. The Rev. Christopher J. Arvie conducted the services. Orebo, a homemaker and resident of Ventura, Calif., died at 9:53 p.m. Oct. 3, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include: her husband, Michael Orebo Sr. of Ventura; one parent, Viola Pete Bellard of Eunice; one son, Michael Orebo Jr. of Camarillo, Calif.; one daughter, LaTorya Shantel Orebo of Ventura, Calif.; six brothers, Cleveland Bellard of San Antonio, Texas, Walter Bellard Jr. of Henderson, Nevada, Russell Bellard of Eunice, Willis Bellard of Los Angeles, Calif., Wilfred Bellard of Eunice and Michael Bellard of Eunice. A wake was held 8 a.m. until time of service Saturday. Frank Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Eunice was in charge of the arrangements. Marlene Ann Taylor Funeral services for Marlene Ann Taylor, 43, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. James Allen Thierry Funeral services for Mr. James Allen Thierry, 57, are incomplete at this time. William's Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Armance T. Young MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Armance T. Young, 84, will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in Reed Cemetery. Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements. Paul Zachery Funeral services for Mr. Paul Wayne Zachery, 40, were be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Port Barre. The Rev. Frank Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, conducted the services. Mr. Zachery, a resident of Eunice and a native of Lafayette, died Friday, October 5, 2001, in Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Survivors include: His grandmother, Laura Pickney of Opelousas; eight brothers, Morris Zachery of Rutherfordton, NC, Nelson Zachery of Lawtell, Ervin Earl Zachery of DeQuincy, Francis Zachery of Angola, Junion Zachery of Opelousas, David Zachery of Lake Charles, and John and Walter Zachery, both of Plaisance; six sisters, Celine LeVan of Eunice, Joann Zachery of Opelousas, Joyce Zachery of Leonville, Sherlene Zachery and Nora Lee Griffin, both of Plaisance, and Emma Lee Leday of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Zachery was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Laura Chenier Zachery; and a brother, Sammy Zachery. A wake was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 15, 2001 Yola Emonet Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Emonet, the former Yola Darby, 81, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry Mausoleum The Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services. Mrs. Emonet, a resident of Opelousas, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, October 14, 2001, in Maison DeVille Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a retired beautician who had worked for 30 years. Survivors include: two daughters, Shirley Emonet of Opelousas and Betty Emonet Tobey of Gonzales; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Emonet was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Emonet; her parents, Wesley Darby and Bertha Stelly; two brothers; and a sister. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Donald Walker Funeral services for Mr. Donald Walker are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 16, 2001 Eddie Carriere CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Eddie J. Carriere, 72, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Carriere died at 4:45 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, was in charge of arrangements. Jacqueline Green Funeral services for Ms. Jacqueline "Jackie" Green, 57, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Howard Poullard EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Howard Poullard, 82, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Tyson will conduct the services. Mr. Poullard, a resident of Lake Charles, died Sunday, October 14, 2001, at his residence. Survivors include: seven daughters, Miss Shirley Poullard, Mrs. Mildreal Ozane and Mary Ann Poullard, all of Beaumont, Texas, Mrs. Jeanelle Lavergne of China, Texas, Mrs. Nell Duruseau, Mrs. Mary Ann Victorian and Mrs. Beatrice Lachapelle, all of Lake Charles; three sons, Hildred, Jimmy and Larry Poullard, all of Lake Charles; three sons, two brothers, Calvin Poullard of Elton and Albert Poullard of Opelousas; a sister, Cassie Mae Thomas of Ville Platte; 37 grandchildren; and 63 great-grandchildren. A wake will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Eunice, which is in charge of arrangements. Marlene Taylor Funeral services for Miss Marlene Ann Taylor, 43, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry Cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Miss Taylor died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include: her mother, Marguerite Auzenne Taylor of Opelousas; two daughters, Marquita Taylor and Kentrell Taylor, both of Opelousas; four brothers, Joseph August Taylor (Jeraldine) of Crosby, Texas, Felix Taylor, Martin Taylor and Michael Taylor (Charlene), all of Opelousas; and two sisters, Mary Ann Martin (Emile) of Opelousas and Janice Mask (Ben) of Houston, Texas. She also leaves to mourn two great-aunts, Alexandrine Fuselier of Prairie Laurent and Catherine Taylor of Chicago, Ill.; a special cousin, Yvonne Lemelle of Lafayette; a devoted and long time companion, Kenneth Castille of Opelousas; a devoted godmother, Rose Auzenne of Opelousas; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and loving friends. Miss Taylor was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Taylor Jr.; her godfather, Anthony Taylor; her maternal grandparents, Bernard and Bernadette Auzenne; and her paternal grandparents, Fredrick Sr. and Anna Taylor. Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 8 a.m. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 17, 2001 Hubert Cortez Funeral services for Mr. Hubert N. Cortez, 69, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Msgr. Russell Harrington, celebrant, and the Rev. Angelo Cremaldi, co-celebrant, will conduct the services. Mr. Cortez, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Lawtell, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Mildred Simoneaux Cortez of Opelousas; three daughters, Claire Daly of Lafayette, Kathy Whipp and husband Neal of Opelousas, and Carolyn Artall and husband Mark of Lafayette; two sisters, Elsie Cortez Reed of Opelousas and Wilma Cortez Lafleur of Zachary; a brother, Rodney Cortez of Baton Rouge; and nine grandchildren, Sarah, Aline, Noah and Maggie Whipp, Benjamin and Jonathan Daly, and Elizabeth, Rebecca and Matthew Artall. Mr. Cortez was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Cortez and Azna Manual Cortez; a son-in- law, Chris Daly III; and a brother, Wilfred Cortez. 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 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made in Mr. Cortez's name to Opelousas Catholic Foundation Trust, 428 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, La. 70570. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. Mercedes Reed MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Mercedes Agnes (Derouen) Reed, 76, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul Cemetery in Eunice. The Rev. Tim Richard conducted the services. Mrs. Reed, a resident of Mamou, died Monday, October 15, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include: a son, Richard Kenneth (Ken) Reed II of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Lisa R. Fuselier and Jahn R. Montelaro, both of Mamou; two brothers, Dr. F.J. Derouen and Karl Derouen, both of Eunice; two sisters, Norma Langley and Sherry Larson, both of Eunice; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Reed; a brother, Rodney Derouen; and her parents, Ferdie and Agnes Derouen. Visiting hours were observed from 1 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 18, 2001 Paul Alsandor Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Paul "Polo" Alsandor Jr., 60, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial. The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services. Mr. Alsandor died at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at his residence. Survivors include: his wife, Valentina F. Alsandor of Prairie Laurent; two sons, Julius Alsandor of Opelousas and Kenneth Alsandor of Clovis, N.M.; three daughters, Claudia Gautreaux of Baton Rouge, Carolyn Alsandor Jones of Houston, Texas, and Monica Cherry of Atlanta, Ga.; and six grandchildren, Logan, Destinee, Damien, Kristyn, Elissa and Kennedy. Mr. Alsandor was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alsandor Sr.; a brother, Elmo Alsandor; and a grandson, Travis Germaine Guilbeaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. Pauline Gilliam LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Gilliam, 89, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Katherine Catholic Church here with burial in St. Leo Cemetery. The Rev. Ray Hannah will conduct the services. Mrs. Gilliam died at 5 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001, in Houston, Texas. Survivors include: two daughters, Ruby Johnson of Houston, Texas, and Ruth Lestrick of Denver, Colo.; a brother, John Roberts of Beaumont, Texas; four sisters, Clemontine Sonnier of Leonville, Julia Roberts, Evelyn Roberts of Leonville and Celestine Thompson of Chicago, Ill.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Gilliam was preceded in death by her parents, Matilda and Walter Roberts; a brother, Peter Roberts; three sisters, Hilda Alsandor, Rose Mary Lucas and Annabell Sailor. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in St. Katherine Catholic Church in Leonville. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Jacquelyn Green Funeral services for Mrs. Jacquelyn C. Green, 57, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial. The Rev. Dr. Harold Vincent will conduct the services. Jacquelyn Marie Green departed this life in Opelousas on October 15, 2001. She was the beloved "baby girl" born to Charles Erwin and Lucille Lemelle Collins on March 23, 1944, affectionately known as JACKIE. She graduated from Holy Ghost Catholic High School and attended Grambling University. Mrs. Green was a devout member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church all her life. She worked at Williams- Progressive Life & Accident Ins. Company for 36 years. Mrs. Green was the 2001 Opelousas Rotary Club Office Employee of the Year. She served as hourly coordinator for the Queen of Angels Adoration Chapel. Mrs. Green was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, co-worker and friend. Mrs. Green leaves to mourn her mother, Estelle Lucille Lemelle Collins of Opelousas. Of her marriage to Murphy Green, four children were born, namely: Troy A. Green, Lana Elizabeth Green, both of Opelousas, Anna Lucille Green of Tallahasse, Fla., and Todd Alexander Green of Lafayette. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Jessica Andrus Green and Feianna Thomas Green; three grandchildren, Tony Jr., Nicholas and Nichole Green. She also leaves to mourn three brothers, Charles Collins of Phoenix, Ariz., Jerome P. Collins Sr. and Joseph Erwin Collins, of Opelousas; two sisters, Elaine Dartez of Opelousas and Estelle Louise Vincent of New Orleans; four sisters-in-law, Gloria Llorens Collins and Sylvia Espree Collins, Leona Green and Willa Mae Green; and three brothers-in-law, Harold Dartez, Harold A. Vincent and Herbert Green; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her father, Charles Erwin Collins. She was a wonderful person and friend to all she met. All who knew her, knew her to be a very kind-hearted person. During her illness, she maintained a strong faith in her Lord and remains even now an inspiration to all. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, services immediately following visitation. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Odette Thompson EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Odette Fuselier Thompson, 93, were held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial at 1 p.m. today in Galveston Memorial Park in Galveston, Texas. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Audrey VanWright GARLAND - Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Mae VanWright, 55, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Chimneyville Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Joel Green, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. VanWright, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Garland, died Tuesday, October 9, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church of Opelousas. Survivors include: her husband, Overland VanWright of Opelousas; a stepson, Joe VanWright (Ahmad Abdul Hasan) of Fredericksburg, Va.; a stepdaughter, Linda VanWright Cormier of Opelousas; two brothers, Joseph (Josie) Bell of Port Arthur, Texas, and Joshua Bell of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Augustine Bell Melancon and Margret Bell Grant, both of Houston, Texas, and Loicy Bell Jones of Port Arthur, Texas; eight step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. VanWright was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Emma Milton Bell Jr. A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 19, 2001 Weston Bourque CANKTON - Funeral services for Mr. Weston P. Bourque, 89, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. John Berchmans Catholic Church here with burial in St. Peter Catholic Mausoleum in Carencro. Mr. Bourque died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements. Jessie Comeaux EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Jessie "Jess" Comeaux, 81, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Alexander will conduct the services. Mr. Comeaux, a resident of Eunice, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2001, in the Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana. He was a retired oilfield hand. Mr. Comeaux was a veteran of the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, stationed in New Guinea. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Joyce Sanders Comeaux of Eunice; three sons, Carl Comeaux of Eunice, Gary Comeaux of League City, Texas, and Duane Comeaux of Ville Platte; a brother, Charles Lear Comeaux of Eunice; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Ethel) "Tel" Guillory of Eunice; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchildren. Mr. Comeaux was preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Comeaux Vickery; three brothers, Remee, Rodney and Norris; and four sisters, Mable, Leslie, Bell and Mildred. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Dustin Cormier CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Dustin "Dusty" Cormier, 22, were held at 2 p.m. today in Guidry Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Pastor Ted Hall conducted the services. Mr. Cormier, a resident of Church Point, died Wednesday, October 17, 2001, on Highway 343. He was a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Survivors include: his parents, Michael and Janice Cormier of Church Point; his paternal grandmother, Doroty M. Cormier of Church Point; his maternal grandmother, Fern Latiolais of Lawtell; his maternal step grandfather, James Latiolais of Lawtell; his maternal grandfather, Harris Brunet of Iota; and a sister, Kimberly Cormier of Church Point. Visiting hours were observed from 1 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Harold Doucet Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Harold J. Doucet Sr., 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Doucet, a resident and native of Opelousas, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Doucet was the past Chief Deputy for Sheriffs D.J. "Cat" Doucet his father and Adler Ledoux during their terms in the Parish of St. Landry. He also served as Chief of Police for the City of Opelousas from 1962 to 1966. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Lethia "Ta-Tee" Thibodeaux Doucet of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. Ronnie (Pat) Leger of Opelousas and Mrs. Harriet Doucet LaFitte of Scott; a son, Harold John Doucet Jr. and wife Lisa of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Phillip (Albertes) Zernott of Washington, Mrs. Gerald (Yvonne) Fontenot of LaPlace and Anna Dale Doucet of Opelousas; a brother, Louis A. Doucet Sr. of Carencro; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Doucet was preceded in death by his parents, D.J. "Cat" Doucet and Annie Margaret Darcey Doucet; a brother, Daly J. Doucet Jr.; and a grandchild, Ryan Daly Doucet. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. Prozella Dugar Funeral services for Mrs. Prozella Dugar are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements. Elijah Jones Funeral services for Mr. Elijah Jones are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Bonnie Lavergne CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Thibodeaux Lavergne, 45, were held at 1 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery #2. Msgr. Fred Swenson conducted the services. Mrs. Lavergne, a resident of Church Point, died Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at her residence. Survivors include: her parents, John and Rose Thibodeaux of Church Point; a son, Cody Lavergne of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Lacie Lavergne of Church Point; two brothers, Jimmie Thibodeaux of Church Point and Joseph D. Thibodeaux of Ville Platte; and a sister, Jeanette McMillen of Ville Platte. Visiting hours were observed from 3 p.m. Thursday until time of services today. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. Theresa Roy BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Eula Mae Courville Roy, 70, will be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Basile was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries for 10-21-01 Posted on October 21, 2001 Mallory Aymond Private services for Infant Mallory Renae Aymond were held Thursday, October 18, 2001, in Babyland in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi conducted the services. Mallory died Tuesday, October 16, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. Survivors include: Her parents, Paul Aymond and Angela Dupre Aymond of Opelousas; her paternal grandmother, Mabel Aymond of Bunkie; her maternal grandparents, Mayonce and Mercedese Dupre of Krotz Springs; a brother, Brandt Aymond of Opelousas; and two sisters, Samantha and Rebecca Aymond of Opelousas. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Laymon Aymond. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Charles Ardoin EUNICE-Funeral services for Mr. Charles "Ted" Ardoin, 73, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Matthew Roussell will conduct the services. Mr. Ardoin died at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at Eunice Community Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Conoco Oil, where he worked for 37 years. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Betty Young Ardoin of Eunice, one son, Br. Stan Ardoin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil "Janet" Ardoin Corbello of Opelousas; one brother, Mr. John Lear Ardoin of Sulphur; one sister, Mrs. John "Jackie" Launey of Baton Rouge and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. Monday until the time of services. A rosary will be recited tonight at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Harold Doucet Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Harold J. Doucet Sr., 78, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Doucet, a resident and native of Opelousas, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Doucet was the past Chief Deputy for Sheriffs D. J. "Cat" Doucet his father and Adler Ledoux during their terms in the Parish of St. Landry. He also served as Chief of Police for the City of Opelousas from 1962 to 1966. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Lethia "Ta-Tee" Thibodeaux Doucet of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. Ronnie (Pat) Leger of Opelousas and Mrs. Harriet Doucet LaFitte of Scott; one step daughter, Mrs. Kim Boudreaux of Lafayette; one son, Harold John Doucet Jr. and wife Lisa Doucet of Lafayette; one step-son, David Billeaudeau of Opelousas; three sisters, Mrs. Phillip (Albertes) Zernott of Washington, Mrs. Gerald (Yvonne) Fontenot of LaPlace and Anna Dale Doucet of Opelousas; one bother, Louis A. Doucet Sr. of Carencro; four step grandchildren, six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Doucet was preceded in death by his parents, D.J. "Cat" Doucet and Annie Margaret Darcey Doucet; a brother, Daly J. Doucet Jr.; and a grandchild, Ryan Daly Doucet. Visiting hours were observed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, was in charge of arrangements. E. J. Gillard EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. E. J. Gillard, 70, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Benjamin Michael Knott LEONVILLE-Funeral services for Benjamin Michael Knott, 13, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Paul Metrejean and Decon John Thibodeaux will conduct the services. Knott died at 5:35 a.m. Friday at Lafayette General Hospital. He was known by family and friends as a "Happy Special Child." He was enrolled in and attended the Green T. Lindon and Broussard Middle Schools. At six months he was diagnosed to have cerebral palsy with month to live. With the loving care of his mother who fed him with and eye dropper, he proved the doctors wrong. His family said he was "Our Little Angel." Jeff says the True Angel in disguise is Martha. Benjamin will be missed. Survivors include: his mother, Martha Kothenbeutel and step father Jeff Kothenbeutel of Lafayette; his father James Knott of Duson; his maternal grandfather, Clement Bergeron of Leonville; one brother, James Anthony (Tony), Knott of Opelousas; one sister, Helena (Lainey) Knott of Lafayette; one step brother, Corey Kothenbeutel of Youngsville; and one step brother Corey Kothenbeutal of Youngsville. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of funeral arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Visiting hours will be today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday until time of services. Ella Nora Stewart Landry Funeral services for Ella Nora Stewart Landry, 89, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Austin Miller CANKTON-Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Austin Miller, 49, will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. Mr. Miller died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, in Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed at 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church hall. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro (337)-896-6366 is in charge of arrangements. Eleda LaPorte Funeral services for Mrs. Preston LaPorte, 93, formerly Eleda Lagrange, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church with burial in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services. Mrs. LaPorte died at 3:30 p.m. at Doctor's Hospital in Opelousas. Survivors include: her husband Preston LaPorte of Opelousas; two sisters-in-law, Lynn LaPorte Sweeney of Arnauduville and Myrtle Pitre Lagrange of Opelousas; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. LaPorte was preceded in death by her parents, Treville Lagrange and his wife Marcelette Guilbeau Lagrange; and a brother, Alfred Lagrange. Pallbearers will be Nathan Meche, Emile Landry, Dudley Stelly, Eddie Durio, Kenneth Durio and Dennis Sweeney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Merlin Stelly, Nolan Stelly and Patrick Sweeney. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. Monday until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight. Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road is in charge of arrangements. Frances Quiram CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Ann Folks Quiram, 66, the former Frances Folks, were held at 4 p.m. Saturday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here. Mrs. Quiram died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, Carencro, (337) 896-3232, was in charge of arrangements. John L. Ortego Funeral services for Mr. John L. Ortego, 68, will be held at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home with burial in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Mr. Ortego died Saturday at Opelousas General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was married to Eula Chautin Ortego for 47 years. Together he and his wife had five children, were blessed with 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Ortego was a manager and supervisor with TG&Y for 17 years and a manager and supervisor with Charter Marketing and Family Dollar. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include: four sisters, Emma Jane Richard, and her husband, Ebrum Richard of Normangee, Texas, Rose Lavergne and her husband, Clyde of Lake Charles, Betty LeDoux of Daytona, Flordia, and Jackie Bacque and her husband Jim Bacque of Vatican; two sons, John Clay Ortego and his wife Stephanie (Blanchard) Ortego, Bradley Ortego and his wife Mary Alice (Walker) Ortego; three daughters, Peggy Carroll and her husband Booney Carroll, Donna Carrier and her husband Nathan Carrier and Cindy Ortego and her husband Jason Ortego. Mr. Ortego was a loving "Poppa" to Angela, Francis Sarah, Will, Buddy, Loren, Rebecca, Beth, Amanda, Christina, Brooke, Sidney, Tifani, Kelli, Lande and Luke Ortego. He was well respected and will be missed. Mr Ortego was preceded in death by his father, Willie Ortego; his mother, Estelle Hargroder Fontenot and stepfather Buddy Fontenot; a brother, Albert Fontenot, one grandchild, Travis Benjamin Ortego. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charged or arrangements. MSgt Randy Smith A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Randy Smith, 53, in St. Landry Catholic Church, 900 North Union, Opelousas, at 2 p.m. today with burial in Myrtle Grove Cemetery with full military honors at graveside. The Rev. Paul Metrejean will conduct the services. Mr. Smith died Thursday, October 18, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving member of Waller Baptist Church, belonged to the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #2239 and was a volunteer firefighter for South Bossier Fire District 2. Mr. Smith proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm before his retirement from the United States Air Force. Once retired, he was employed by the Holiday Inn of Bossier City. Survivors include: his loving wife Wendy Lavergne Smith; his parents, James R. and Omie Williams Smith of Statesboro, Ga.; his grandfather, Robert Smith of Statesboro, Ga.; two daughters, Tina Smith Free of Bossier City and Trisha Smith Boyett of Plano, Texas; two brothers, Danny Paul Smith and James R.H. Smith, both of Statesboro, Ga.; a sister, Wanda E. Rushing of Meridian, Miss.; in-laws, Jerry J. Lavergne and Madeline Metrejean Lavergne, Richard Lavergne, Gerry and Sonny Perry, Dale and Betty Lavergne; a niece; several nephews; great-nieces and a great-nephew. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Annie L. Smith. Pallbearers will be Kennon Lavergne, Kyle Lavergne, Slade Perry, Dave Park, Ernie Free and Chris Boyett. Honorary pallbearer is Ryan Lavergne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randy's Memory to Christus Schumpert Hospice. Visiting hours began at 3 p.m. Saturday and continue until time of services today. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Atwood Anthony Soileau WASHINGTON-Funeral services for Mr. Atwood Anthony Soileau, 89, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Cyprian Eze will conduct the services. Mr. Soileau died at 10:30 a.m. at his residence in Washington. He was an agricultural farmer, a cattle farmer and a grocery store owner for 20 years. He was also the Post Master of Washington. Survivors include: his wife, Lor Dupre Soileau of Washington, one son, Mr. Raynold Soileau and his wife Sara Soileau of Washington, one sister, Mrs. Ann Kent and her husband, Leslie Kent of Port Allen; four grand children, Donna Taylor and her husband Kenneth Taylor or Washington, Lyle Soileau and his wife Lynn Soileau of Washington, Pamela Soileau of Youngsville, and Dirk Soileau and his wife Melissa Soileau of Washington; five great grandchildren and two great grand children. Mr. Soileau was preceded in death by his parents Lastie and Julia Soileau, four brothers, Dallas Soileau, Wilson Soileau, Ray Soileau and Clifton Soileau, and one sister, Wilda Issac. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and again Monday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. Sibille Funeral Home Inc. 2298 George Dr, Opelousas, La, 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. James Allen Thierry PLAISANCE-Funeral services for Mr. James Allen Thierry, 58, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Marks Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jason Rubin conducted the services. Mr. James died Friday Oct. 12 in New Orleans. Survivors include: one brother, Arthur Lee Thierry and his wife Earline Thierry of Opelousas; seven sisters, Mable Joubert, Carrie Mae Brown and her husband Ernest Brown, and Annie Lee Robinson, all of Opelousas, Dorothy Thompson, Agnes Chavis and Gladys Jones, all of New Orleans, and Harriet Smith of Lake Charles. Mr. Thierry was preceded in death by his parents Leonce Thierry and Harriet Joseph Thierry; two brothers, Freddie Thierry and Arthur Thierry, and one sister, Gustavia Cameron. Visitation was from 8 -11 a.m. Saturday in St. Marks Baptist Church in Plaisance. Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 22, 2001 Charles Ardoin EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Charles "Ted" Ardoin, 73, were held at 1 p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. Matthew Roussell conducted the services. Mr. Ardoin, a resident of Eunice, died at 8 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2001, in Eunice Community Medical Center. He retired from Conoco Oil after 37 years of service to them. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Betty Young Ardoin of Eunice; a son, Dr. Stan Ardoin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Janet Ardoin) Corbello of Opelousas and Mrs. Kerry (Carla Ardoin) Gregg of Louisville, Texas; a brother, John Lear Ardoin of Sulphur; a sister, Mrs. John (Jackie) Launey of Baton Rouge; and ten grandchildren. Visiting hours were observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Bobbie Braquet CARENCRO - Funeral services for Bobbie Louis Braquet, 64, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Braquet died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements. Braden Charlie LAFAYETTE - Graveside services for Braden Scott Charlie, infant son of Buford Scott and Marla Anne Robin Charlie, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 20, in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery here. The Rev. Gary Schexnayder, pastor of St. Edmond Catholic Church, conducted the services. Braden died Wednesday, October 17, 2001, in Women's & Children's Hospital of Acadiana. Survivors include: his parents, Buford and Marla Charlie of Lafayette; his maternal grandparents, James and Judy Robin of Opelousas; and his paternal grandmother, Cindy Charlie of Opelousas. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Charlie. Martin & Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette, 234-2311, was in charge of arrangements. Profiro Colon Funeral services for Mr. Profiro Colon, 53, are incomplete at this time. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Kidder ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Bye" Myrtis Kidder, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday 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. Mr. Kidder, a native and lifelong resident of Arnaudville, died at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, at his residence. He had been employed by Tidewater Marine in Morgan City. Survivors include: three sons, Kenneth Kidder and his wife Mona, Earl J. Kidder, and Raymond Kidder and his wife Donna, all of Arnaudville; three daughters, Jeanette Quebedeaux and her husband Daniel, Juanita Richard and her husband Barney, and Brenda Latiolais and her husband Craig, all of Arnaudville; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin Kidder and his wife Leanna of Prairie Ronde. Mr. Kidder was preceded in death by his wife, Loula Kidder; a son, Herbert Kidder; his parents, Octave Kidder Sr. and the former Leticia Meche, both natives of Grand Coteau; and four brothers, Thaddeus Kidder, Douglas Kidder, Paul Kidder and Octave Kidder Jr. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Earl Kidder, Raymond Kidder, Melvin Kidder, Barney Richard, Daniel Quebedeaux and Craig Latiolais. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville, (337) 754-5725, is in charge of arrangements. John Ortego Funeral services for Mr. John L. Ortego will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, and Rev. Perry Hubbs, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Opelousas, will conduct the services. Mr. Ortego, a retired businessman and veteran of the Korean War, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born May 12, 1933, and was a resident of Opelousas. Mr. Ortego was married for 47 years to Eula Chautin Ortego. Together he and his wife raised five children and were blessed with 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was a manager and supervisor with T.G.&Y. for 17 years. Mr. Ortego was also a manager and supervisor with Charter Marketing and Family Dollar. Survivors include: four sisters, Emma Jane Richard and her husband Ebrum of Normangee, Texas, Rose Lavergne and her husband Clyde of Lake Charles, Betty LeDoux of Daytona, Fla., and Jackie Bacque and her husband Jim of Vatican. His children are John Clay Ortego and his wife Stephanie (Blanchard); Bradley Ortego and his wife Mary Alice (Walker); Peggy Carroll and her husband Booney, Donna Carriere and her husband, Nathan; and Cindy Ortego and her husband Jason. Mr. Ortego was a loving "poppa" to Angela, Francis, Sarah, Will, Buddy, Loren, Rebecca, Beth, Amanda, Christina, Brooke, Sidney, Tifani, Kelli, Lane and Luke Ortego. He was well respected, much loved and will be greatly missed. His father, Willie Ortego; his mother and stepfather, Estelle Hargroder Fontenot and Buddy Fontenot; a brother, Albert Fontenot; and a grandchild, Travis Benjamin Ortego, preceded him in death. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 23, 2001 Prozella Dugar CROWLEY - Funeral services for Mrs. Prozella Dugar, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa Catholic Church here with burial in South Crowley Cemetery. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements. Elijah Jones Sr. EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Elijah Jones Sr., 89, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Zion Baptist Church here with burial in Honey Bee Cemetery. The Rev. Allen Ben will conduct the services. Mr. Jones, a resident of Eunice, died Thursday, October 18, 2001, in Eunice Community Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Lillie Jones of Eunice; three daughters, Irma G reen of New Orleans, Sandra Guidry of Houston, Texas, and Mary Radcliffe of Bellevue, Texas; a son, Elijah Jones Jr. of Eunice; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Kidder ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Bye" Myrtis Kidder, 74, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. The Rev. William Ruskoski, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church, conducted the services. Mr. Kidder, a native and lifelong resident of Arnaudville, died at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, at his residence. He had been employed by Tidewater Marine in Morgan City. Survivors include: three sons, Kenneth Kidder and his wife Mona, Earl J. Kidder, and Raymond Kidder and his wife Donna, all of Arnaudville; three daughters, Jeanette Quebedeaux and her husband Daniel, Juanita Richard and her husband Barney, and Brenda Latiolais and her husband Craig, all of Arnaudville; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin Kidder and his wife Leanna of Prairie Ronde. Mr. Kidder was preceded in death by his wife, Loula Kidder; a son, Herbert Kidder; his parents, Octave Kidder Sr. and the former Leticia Meche, both natives of Grand Coteau; and four brothers, Thaddeus Kidder, Douglas Kidder, Paul Kidder and Octave Kidder Jr. Visiting hours were observed from 9 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. Pallbearers were Earl Kidder, Raymond Kidder, Melvin Kidder, Barney Richard, Daniel Quebedeaux and Craig Latiolais. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville, (337) 754-5725, was in charge of arrangements. Paula Matthews CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Paula Broussard Matthews, 85, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park in Lafayette. Mrs. Matthews died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2001, in J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home in Arnaudville. Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday 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, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. John Ortego Funeral services for Mr. John L. Ortego were held at 1 p.m. today in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, and Rev. Perry Hubbs, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Opelousas, conducted the services. Mr. Ortego, a retired businessman and veteran of the Korean War, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born May 12, 1933, and was a resident of Opelousas. Mr. Ortego was married for 47 years to Eula Chautin Ortego. Together he and his wife raised five children and were blessed with 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was a manager and supervisor with T.G.&Y. for 17 years. Mr. Ortego was also a manager and supervisor with Charter Marketing and Family Dollar. Survivors include: four sisters, Emma Jane Richard and her husband Ebrum of Normangee, Texas, Rose Lavergne and her husband Clyde of Lake Charles, Betty LeDoux of Daytona, Fla., and Jackie Bacque and her husband Jim of Vatican. His children are John Clay Ortego and his wife Stephanie (Blanchard); Bradley Ortego and his wife Mary Alice (Walker); Peggy Carroll and her husband Booney, Donna Carriere and her husband, Nathan; and Cindy Ortego and her husband Jason. Mr. Ortego was a loving "poppa" to Angela, Francis, Sarah, Will, Buddy, Loren, Rebecca, Beth, Amanda, Christina, Brooke, Sidney, Tifani, Kelli, Lane and Luke Ortego. He was well respected, much loved and will be greatly missed. His father, Willie Ortego; his mother and stepfather, Estelle Hargroder Fontenot and Buddy Fontenot; a brother, Albert Fontenot; and a grandchild, Travis Benjamin Ortego, preceded him in death. Visiting hours were observed from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 7 a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. Orelia Roushion Funeral services for Mrs. Orelia Davis Roushion, 79, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Sister Mary Schexnaildre NEW ORLEANS - Funeral services for Sister Mary Edmund Schexnaildre, 91, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Holy Cross Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum in New Orleans. Sister Schexnaildre, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Plaquemine, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, in Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a long-time Principal at Opelousas Catholic High School. Sister Edmund as she was better known was a person of small statue but had the heart of a person twice her size. She had more energy, zest and zeal than one that size should possess. All her life was geared to doing good for others and pleasing her God. Wherever God sent her to do his work she did it and never thought of doing anything but that. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include: three sisters, Mrs. Edward Daigle (Gertrude) of Houma, Mrs. Joe Dupuy (Polly) of Metairie and Mrs. Ruth Clement of Plaquemine; and a brother, Earl Schexnaildre of Plaquemine. Sister Edmund was preceded in death by her parents, Berchman and Elizabeth Schexnaildre. Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. to noon today in Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. After the visitation in Opelousas her remains will be sent to New Orleans. Visiting hours in New Orleans will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a prayer service held at 10:30 a.m. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 24, 2001 Elta Aguillard Funeral services for Mrs. Elta Aguillard, 85, are incomplete at this time. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Geeary Funeral services for Mrs. Philip Geeary, the former Evelyn Whipple, 86, are incomplete at this time. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Isabella Vallian Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella Vallian, 88, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 25, 2001 Elta Aguillard VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Elta Marie Aguillard, 85, will be held at 3:30 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in BJ Fontenot Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Latrenda Anderson VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Latrenda Shanae Anderson, 23, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthew Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Freddie Durgin will conduct the services. Ms. Anderson, a resident of Ville Platte, died Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Ville Platte Medical Center. Survivors include: her mother, Helen Joy Anderson of Ville Platte; her father, Cecile Anderson of Ville Platte; a son, Jabronsky Anderson of Ville Platte; two brothers, Darrell Anderson and Rodrecus Anderson, both of Ville Platte; a sister, Latecia Anderson of Ville Platte; and his grandfather, Preston Ardoin of Ville Platte. A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in St. Matthew Baptist Church in Ville Platte. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Andrus CARENCRO - Funeral services for Ms. Evelyn "Tee Bay" Guidry Andrus will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Ms. Andrus died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Chapman VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Chapman, 64, will be held at 5:30 p.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here with burial in MB Fontenot Cemetery. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Verdie Fruge CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. John P. Fruge, the former Verdie Matte, 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Monsignor Bienvenu Cemetery. Msgr. Fred Swenson will conduct the services. Mrs. Fruge, a resident of Church Point, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. She was a member of VFW Post 9903 Auxiliary of Church Point, a Volunteer at Acadia St. Landry Guest Home and a former member of the Saddle Tramp Riding Club of Church Point. Survivors include: two daughters, Linda Cady and husband John of Sunset and Connie Thompson of Church Point; two sisters, Nid Winn of Church Point and Ethel Lejeune of Belle Chase; six grandchildren, Kevin Cady and wife Kelly, Ryan Cady, Amanda Fruge, Christopher Fruge, Kelly Thompson and Lucas Thompson; and a great-granddaughter, Katelyn. Mrs. Fruge was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Fruge; and a son, James Felton Fruge. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 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. by Brian Winn. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Elnora Landry Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora Stewart Landry, 88, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry Cemetery. The Rev. Jeff Deblanc will conduct the services. Mrs. Landry died Friday, October 19, 2001, in East Ascension General Hospital in Gonzales. Survivors include: three sons, Henry Stewart of San Diego, Calif., Herbert Stewart and Preston Stewart, both of Houston, Texas; a daughter, JoAnn S. Manaway of Opelousas; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Landry was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Herbert Stewart; her 2nd husband, Alton Landry; her parents, Clovis and Mary Stoute; two sons, Harold and Joseph Anthony Stewart; three daughters, Shirley, Audrey Mae and Dorothy; and a sister, Edna Stewart. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 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. Michael Reed LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Lony Michael Reed, 28, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers here with graveside services at 1 p.m. in Harmony Cemetery in Allen Parish. The Rev. Frank Davis, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Eunice, will conduct the services. Mr. Reed, a native of Eunice and the son of Lony R. Reed and Rebecca S. Fruge, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001. He was a graduate of St. Edmunds High School in Eunice. Mr. Reed was also a graduate of Morgan City Votech Driving School. He was employed by Aquatica Inc. for the past 9 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Survivors include: his wife, Kessler R. Reed of Lafayette; three daughters, Piersen E. Reed, Kendall M. Reed, both of Lafayette, and Rebecca S. Reed of Eunice; his father and stepmother, Lony and Anita Reed of Eunice; his mother, Rebecca Fruge of Puerto Rico; six sisters, Micki McManus, Kathi R. Jenkins, Michelle R. Deshotels and Cindy R. Manuel, all of Eunice, Kimberly R. Burrows and Jennifer R. Crawford, both of Lake Charles; a stepsister, Traci Napier of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, David Reed of Puerto Rico; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Randy and Tyrona Malloy of Lafayette; his father-in-law, Jim Rawls of Lafayette; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude D. Fruge; and his maternal step grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith. Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, L.M. and Avis Reed; and his maternal grandfather, Lannie Fruge. Pallbearers will be David Reed, Terry Burrows, Barry Manuel, John McManus, Robin Deshotel, Mike Crawford and Harry Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael's coworkers from Aquatica, Inc. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of arrangements. Delores Soileau VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Delores Fontenot Soileau, 60, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Soileau, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2001, in Ville Platte Medical Center. She was Head Teller and Assistant Cashier at Citizens Bank. Mrs. Soileau was also the Financial Clerk for the ARC Respite Center. Survivors include: her mother, Estelle Johnson Fontenot of Ville Platte; her husband, Earl P. Soileau of Ville Platte; two daughters, Camille LeBlanc and Monette Soileau, both of Ville Platte; a son, Scotty Soileau of Stuttgart, Germany; two sisters, Diane Dupre and Debra Dupre, both of Ville Platte; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Soileau was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Fontenot; and two sons, Mark Soileau and Chad Soileau. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 26, 2001 Wilda Alexander WAXIA - Funeral services for Mrs. Wilda M. Alexander, 62, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Herman Toussaint will conduct the services. Mrs. Alexander died at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. Survivors include: two sons, Leroy Alexander and Charles Alexander, both of Palmetto; a daughter, Audrey M. Alexander of Opelousas; eight brothers, Isaac Andrus and Joseph Andrus, both of Port Arthur, Texas, Lionel Andrus and Edward Andrus, both of Washington, Howard Andrus of Chicago, Ill., Nelson Andrus of Port Barre, Jules Andrus of Palmetto and Marshall Andrus of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Theresa Johnson of Beaumont, Texas, and Mary Tyler of Palmetto; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Alexander; her parents, Clemon and Lillian Andrus; a brother; and a sister. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Baptist Church in Waxia. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Lucien Citizen Jr. CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Lucien "T-Beab" Citizen Jr., 92, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Francis Butler, SSJ, will conduct the services. Mr. Citizen, a native of Church Point having lived in Lake Charles for the past 14 years, died Sunday, October 21, 2001, in a Lake Charles Hospital. He was a retired member of Local 207. Survivors include: three sons, Calvin Citizen of Church Point, Rodney Citizen and Rogers Citizen, both of Lake Charles; six daughters, Peronia Bellow of Port Arthur, Texas, Loretta Guillory and Shirley Hall, both of Houston, Texas, Nelda Gobert, Nelma Guillory and Jerona Thibodeaux, all of Lake Charles; a brother, Wilson Citizen of Church Point; seven sisters, Irma Babineaux and Elder Crawford, both of Beaumont, Texas, Elma Levy of Fort Worth, Texas, Hazel Citizen and Mabel Guidry, both of Church Point, Ernestine Nero of Lake Charles, and Isabella Bass of California; 25 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Combre Funeral Home in Lake Charles and on Saturday 1 hour prior to service in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Church Point. Combre Funeral Home of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Espree Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence J. Espree Jr., 40, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Myrtle Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Mr. Espree died at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at his residence. Survivors include: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Pearl) Espree Sr. of Opelousas; two brothers, Kenny R. Espree and Micheal W. Espree, both of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Karen D. Rideau of Opelousas; and a brother-in-law, Darriel A. Rideau of Opelousas. He also leaves to mourn two nieces, Ms. Lekeisha D. Espree of Lafayette and Chelsea C. Mamou of Opelousas; two nephews, Braylon T. Espree of Cecilia and Darrius Q. Rideau of Opelousas; four aunts, Mrs. Patsy E. Bazile of Opelousas, Mrs. Virgie L. Carriere of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Lucy Ann Leday and Mrs. Lucy Mae Amos, both of Pensacola, Fla.; and two uncles, Pervis L. Espree of Opelousas and Mirtha L. Espree of Lake Charles. Mr. Espree was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Cedonia Carriere and Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey (Helen) Espree; others, Lionel Espree, Angela Carriere, Theophile Carriere and Clinton Carriere. Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Evelyn Geeary MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Philip Geeary, the former Evelyn Whipple, 86, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Melville Methodist Church here with burial in the Methodist Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Chapman will conduct the services. Mrs. Geeary, a native of Crowley and a resident of Melville for 70 years, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2001, in Tri Community Nursing Home. She was a housewife and a member of the Melville Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Philip Geeary of Melville; a daughter, Gloria Arnaud and husband Harold of Melville; and two nieces, Carolyn McKenzie of Atlanta, Ga., and Jane Evelyn of Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Geeary was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Blanche Harmon Whipple. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services in the Methodist Church in Melville. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville is in charge of arrangements. Orelia Roushion LEBEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Orelia Davis Roushion, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Ambrose Udeze, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Roushion, a native of Palmetto and a resident of Richmond, Calif., died Monday, October 22, 2001, in San Francisco, Calif. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lebeau. Survivors include: five daughters, Laura Mae Roushion Granby of Fairfield, Calif., Enolia Mae Lee Williams, Bernice Marie Roushion Robertson, Loretta Ann Roushion and Linda Marie Roushion Ellison, all of Richmond, Calif.; four brothers, John Davis Sr., Lawrence Davis and Mack Davis Jr., all of Houston, Texas, and Leon Davis Sr. of Altedena, Calif.; three sisters, Theresa Andrus and Louise Thomas, both of Palmetto, and Veronica Simon of Houston, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Roushion was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Mary Armantine Pitre Davis Sr.; her husband, Preston Roushion Sr.; two sons, Preston Joseph Roushion Jr. and Denard John Roushion; four sisters, Loretta Judge, Elma Offord, Lonest Brown and Mary Davis Boone; and three brothers, Celies, Leonard and Morres Davis. A wake will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lebeau. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Barry Trevithick LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Barry Gene Trevithick, 60, were held at 1 p.m. today in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers here with burial in Hebrew Rest Cemetery. Rabbi Arnold S. Task, Jewish Temple of Alexandria, officiated. Mr. Trevithick, a native of Toledo, Ohio, was the son of the late "Mick" Trevithick and the former Olive "Jean Hodgson, died Thursday, October 25, 2001, at his residence. He was the owner/operator of Louisiana Insurance Consultants. Mr. Trevithick was an active member of the Temple Shalom, where he taught religious school. He was a certified Rabbinic Aide. He was also a past member of the Optimist Club. Mr. Trevithick enjoyed Camp Bluebird, and was known for telling jokes. Survivors include: his wife, Claudia R. Trevithick of Lafayette; his mother, Jean Trevithick of Indiana; a daughter, Karen Elise Roberts Trevithick of Chicago; a sister, Mary Ann Bryan of Arkansas; and a brother, Thomas Trevithick of Indiana. Mr. Trevithick was preceded in death by his father. Pallbearers were Mark Konikoff, Joe Katz, Andy Loewy, Tom Falgout, Jay Fletcher and Mike Gold. Visiting hours were observed from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from noon today until time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Trevithick's name may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, La. 70503. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Obituaries Posted on October 28, 2001 Joseph Amy EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Zemon Amy, 75, will be held 1 p.m., Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in the Carron Cemetery. Ardoin Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Ellen Eaglin Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Eaglin, 85, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Hattie Fontenot MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Fuselier Fontenot, 82, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou was in charge of arrangements. David Kirkpatrick CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for David R. Kirkpatrick, 66, will be held noon, Sunday, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in St. Edmund Catholic Cemetery in Branch. Officiation will be the Rev. Fred Swenson. The Eulogy will be delivered by Genny Kirkpatrick. Readings will be made by Lindsay Kirkpatrick, Annie Kirkpatrick and Jessie Kirkpatrick. Gifts will be presented by Clint Kirkpatrick, Steven Kirkpatrick, Toby Kirkpatrick, Katherine Kirkpatrick, Samantha Kirkpatrick and Jada Kirkpatrick. Musical selections will be performed by Steve Steinmetz, vocalist, and /cecile Johnson, organist, and include: "Amazing Grace," "Old Rugged Cross," "How Great Thou Art," and "On Eagles Wings." Mr. Kirkpatrick, a resident of Church Point and native of Beaumont, Texas, died Friday, October 26, 2001, at his residence. He was an oil field superintendent for Grey Wolf Drilling for 27 years. Survivors include: his wife, Patsy Thibodeaux Kirkpatrick of Church Point; four sons, Michael R. Kirkpatrick and wife, Genny Kirkpatrick, Joel D. Kirkpatrick and wife, Marlinda Kirkpatrick, Dennis J. Kirkpatrick and Casey R. Kirkpatrick and wife, Leigh Ann Kirkpatrick, all of Church Point; a daughter, Peggy Garcia, and Dwight "Butch" Cormier, both of Church Point; two brothers, Bill Kirkpatrick of Brazoria, Texas, and Jerry Kirkpatrick of Rapid City, S.D.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mr. Kirkpatrick was preceded in death by his parents, Toby Kirkpatrick and Rena Kirkpatrick; and a brother, Carl Kirkpatrick. Pallbearers will be Michael Kirkpatrick, Casey Kirkpatrick, Dennis Kirkpatrick, Joel Kirkpatrick, Mike D. Kirkpatrick, Rusty Lee Kirkpatrick, Jonathon Kirkpatrick and Kyle Kirkpatrick. Honorary pallbearers are Dwight "Butch" Cormier and Chad Lejeune. The family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana. Visitation was 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, and is 8 a.m. to time of services, Sunday, at Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m., Saturday. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. Emile Mouton GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Emile Mouton, 75, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Mouton died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Monday 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, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. James Richard LAWTELL - Funeral services for James Rodney "Black" Richard Sr., 61, will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, at St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Richard died Friday, October 26, 2001, at his residence. Visitation began 3 p.m., Saturday and continues through time of service Sunday at LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. Annie Rideau Funeral services for Annie Rideau, 54, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Isabella Vallian Funeral services for Isabella Achain Vallian, 88, will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the Ford and Joseph Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Frank Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God in Christ. Mrs. Vallian, a resident of Opelousas and native of Waxie, died Tuesday, October 23, 2001. Survivors include: five sons, Earl Alexandria of Houston, Burley Vallian, Samuel Bill Vallian Sr., Horace Vallian and Joseph Vallian, all of Opelousas; a daughter, Grace Babineaux of Opelousas; a brother, the Rev. Louis Achain of Houston; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Vallian was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Achain and Reta Berry Achain; her husband, Joseph Vallian; a daughter, Bertha Whitaker; a son, Morris Vallian; three sisters, Lena Charles, Bessie Collins and Gracey Thomas; three brothers, Earnest Achain, Samuel Achain and Northern Pickney; a grandson, John Offord Jr; and a great-grandson, Samuel Vallian III. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m., Tuesday at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. Larry Vicknair Funeral services for Larry Vicknair, 42, will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Prairie Ronde. Officiating will be the Rev. Daniel Picard. Mr. Vicknair, a resident of Lawtell, died 5:26 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2001, at Opelousas General Hospital following a length illness. He worked for service builders and the Yahoo chocolate company. Survivors include: his wife, Loretta Thibodeaux Vicknair of Lawtell; his parents, Faye Wood, and step-father, Kenneth Wood, of Tioga; four brothers, Harry Vicknair of Eunice, Charles Vicknair of Lawtell, David Vicknair of Mamou and Keith Vicknair of Lafayette; and four sisters, Lou Carrouth of Dallas, Diana Lazarone of Alexandria, Jessica Vicknair and Tina Vicknair. Mr. Vicknair was preceded in death by his father, Harry Camille Vicknair. Visitation is 5-10 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 6 p.m. Sunday. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Homes of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARY Posted on October 29, 2001 Daniel White Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Daniel White Sr. are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 30, 2001 Mrs. L.D. Cullivan Funeral services for Mrs. L.D. Cullivan are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. James DeCoux SHREVEPORT - Funeral services for Mr. James Leroy DeCoux will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4736 Lyba Street, here. The Rev. Murray Clayton will conduct the services. Mr. DeCoux, a longtime resident of Opelousas, was born September 1, 1938, and died at his residence in Shreveport on October 24, 2001, following a brief illness. He was 63 years old. James served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He lived in Shreveport for the last 12 years and was employed by Pinkerton's Security Company until his death. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie W. DeCoux; a son, James Brent (Christy) DeCoux; three granddaughters, Sierra, Destiny and Mystie DeCoux; a stepson, Marcellus (Jackie) Roberts; two step granddaughters, Aulexia and Brooklyn Roberts; and six sisters, Evelyn Henderson of Baton Rouge, Toni Rhodes and Nova Lee Wedge, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., Alma Duncan of Richmond, Calif., Hilda Gardere and Sally (Francis) Dauphin, both of Opelousas; and a brother, Alex (Jocelyn) DeCoux of Baton Rouge. Mr. DeCoux was preceded in death by his parents, Alex DeCoux Sr. and Pearl Nero DeCoux; and five siblings, Clyde DeCoux, the twins Martin DeCoux and Marvin DeCoux, Marie Antoinette Smith and Mary Louise Boudreaux. James will be sadly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 9 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 30) in Patterson Funeral Home, 1220 North Hearne Ave., Shreveport, which is in charge of arrangements. Albert Dupre MAMOU - Funeral services for Mr. Albert J. Dupre, 94, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul's Cemetery in Eunice. The Rev. Tim Richard will conduct the services. Mr. Dupre, a resident of Mamou, died Monday, October 29, 2001, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. He was a retired school teacher. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Albert (Verdie Deshotels) Dupre of Mamou; a son, Charles (Chuck) Dupre of Bridge City, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Cecile LeDoux of Bridge City, Texas, and Mrs. Marie Moore of Broctorville, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Cammie Caviness of Mamou; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Dupre was preceded in death by a son, Darwyn "Donny" Guillory. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements. Ellen Eaglin Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Eaglin, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary, pastor of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mrs. Eaglin, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Plaquemine, died Friday, October 26, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Survivors include: three sons, Floyd David Eaglin of Hawaii, Gabriel Eaglin of Opelousas and Michael Eaglin of Wood Bridge, Va.; four daughters, Marie (Linday) Perry of Clear Water, Fla., Romona Eddington of Austin, Texas, Yvonne White of Kansas City, Mo., and Patricia Talbert of Fort Myers, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Eaglin was preceded in death by her parents, Mose Sr. and Corrina Allen Pitre. A wake will be held from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m. Verna Mae LeBlanc ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucien LeBlanc, the former Verna Mae Melancon, 72, were held at 1 p.m. today in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Mrs. LeBlanc died at 4:45 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2001, in Lafayette General Medical Center. Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville, (337) 754-5725, was in charge of arrangements. Mabel Melancon LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Abdon Melancon Sr., the former Mabel Dalfrey, 88, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean will conduct the services. Mrs. Melancon, a resident of Leonville, died at 10 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2001, at her residence. She was a housewife. Survivors include: nine grandchildren, Bill Melancon, Mike Melancon, Bob and wife Janice Melancon, Tom and wife Susie Melancon, Liz Meche and husband Jackie, Steve and wife Rachel Melancon, David and wife Cathy Melancon, Charles Melancon, and Janet and husband James Miller, all of Leonville; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Dolores R. Melancon of Leonville; a brother, Charles Dalfrey of Leonville; and a sister, Lucy D. Moreau of Leonville. Mrs. Melancon was preceded in death by her husband, Abdon Melancon Sr.; a son, Abdon Melancon Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Sarah Melancon; three brothers, Lee, Antoine and Daly Dalfrey; and her parents, Antoine and Eucia Badeaux Dalfrey. Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services in St. Leo the Great Church Hall in Leonville. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Norman Menard Funeral services for Mr. Norman Menard, 55, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the services. Mr. Menard, a native and resident of Opelousas, died Monday, October 29, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. He was a diesel mechanic for Schlumberger Oilfield Co. for 28 years and served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Garnett Wink Menard of Opelousas; his parents, Antoine and Melda Menard of Opelousas; a daughter, Stacie Menard Edmond and husband Guy of Opelousas; three sons, Scott Curtis Menard of Douglasville, Ga., Mark Antoine Menard and wife Alison and Norman Menard Jr. and wife Ashley, both of Opelousas; three sisters, Linda Keys of Kenner, Ruth Ann Brister of Coral Springs, Fla., and Debbie Huffman of LaPlace; a brother, A.J. Menard of LaPlace; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Menard, Mallory Menard and Madison Menard. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. Julea Rachel IOTA - Funeral services for Mrs. Julea Klumpp Rachel, 69, were held at 11 a.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Iota was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ OBITUARIES Posted on October 31, 2001 Jason Craig EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Jason Paul Craig, 18, were held at 2 p.m. today in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with a private burial in the Craig Family Cemetery. The Rev. Ted Broussard conducted the services. Mr. Craig, a resident of Eunice, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2001, Eunice Iota Hwy. He was a student. Survivors include: his parents, Lenard and Deborah Craig of Eunice; three brothers, Micheal Scott Gardner and Christopher Jordan Craig, both of Iota, and Samuel Claud Craig of Eunice; and his paternal grandmother, Marie Craig of Eunice. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by a sister, Autumn Craig. Visiting hours were observed from noon Tuesday until time of services today. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. Patrick Estis Memorial services for Mr. Patrick Wayne Estis, 53, will be held at a later date. Mr. Estis died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2001, in V.A. Medical Center in Alexandria. Survivors include: his mother and father, Gloria and Bill Estis of Port Barre; a son, Brad W. Estis and wife Lainey of Port Barre; three grandchildren, Haley, Jaci and Adam Estis; a brother, Brian Estis and wife Charlene of Port Barre; and three sisters, Sara James and friend Terry Richard of Port Barre, Marcia Emonet and husband Ronnie of Opelousas and Dawn Frame and husband Brett of Lake Charles. Jenny Godfrey Funeral services for Mrs. Jenny Godfrey are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Hebert Griffin Funeral services for Mr. Hebert Griffin are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Norman Menard Funeral services for Mr. Norman Menard, 55, will be held at 3 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the services. Mr. Menard, a native and resident of Opelousas, died Monday, October 29, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. He was a diesel mechanic for Schlumberger Oilfield Co. for 28 years and served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Garnett Wink Menard of Opelousas; his parents, Antoine and Melda Menard of Opelousas; a daughter, Stacie Menard Edmond and husband Guy of Opelousas; three sons, Scott Curtis Menard of Douglasville, Ga., Mark Antoine Menard and wife Alison and Norman Menard Jr. and wife Ashley, both of Opelousas; three sisters, Linda Keys of Kenner, Ruth Ann Brister of Coral Springs, Fla., and Debbie Huffman of LaPlace; a brother, A.J. Menard of LaPlace; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Menard, Mallory Menard and Madison Menard. Visiting hours were observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, 948-6523, is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************