St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Lastrapes, Sr., Henry January 13, 1919
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St. Landry Clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, January 18, 1919, Image 5

HENRY LASTRAPES PASSES BEYOND

SPLENDID TYPE OF CITIZEN HAS GONE TO MEET REWARD IN THE GREAT BEYOND

Henry Lastrapes, Sr., native of this parish and one of the best beloved men 
in our midst, joined the silent majority last Tuesday night at 8 o'clock, 
aged 80 years, 7 months and 6 days. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon 
from the family residence in this city, with services at the Catholic Church 
and interment in the Catholic cemetery.

The death of this venerable and highly esteemed citizen came as a distinct 
shock to his large circle of friends and acquaintances, throughout the 
parish of St. Landry, who did not even know the serious illness which 
preceded his demise. While the deceased has been in delicate health for many 
years, his wonderful vitality and never ceasing energy enabled him to 
personally manage and superintend his large planting interests. He was a 
devoted agriculturist, and for more than half a century devoted his time and 
talent to that pursuit. Many of the share hands and laborers on his 
plantation have been there for many years, and his kindliness of heart and 
uniform courtesy won for him the fidelity and affection of all with whom he 
came in contact.

Mr. Lastrapes married Miss Alicia Joubertie, and together they reared a 
large family. Those who survive are: Mrs. J. T. Dupre; Dr. W. R. Lastrapes; 
Mrs. Gus. E. Dupre; Mrs. Rosa Wilson; Hon. Henry Lastrapes Jr., clerk of 
court; Mrs. G. W. Stubbs; and Miss Malou Lastrapes. The deceased is also 
survived by his aged wife whose affectionate companionship and solicitude 
comforted and solaced him to the end.

The remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery and a large concourse of 
friends, relatives and acquaintances attended the funeral.

The deceased has left as a heritage to his wife and children an unblemished 
name, an untarnished character; and, in his death the parish of St. Landry 
has lost an upright and honorable citizen; his wife a devoted and gentle 
husband; and his children an indulgent and affectionate father.

Henry Lastrapes, Sr., has crossed the Great Divide, but his life and 
character will endure, and so will the memory of his charity, virtue and 
kindly disposition.

Additional Comments:
NOTE: Henry Lastrapes, Sr. is buried in section 7 of the Saint Landry Catholic 
Church cemetery located in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

www.findagrave.com memorial # 103371674

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