St. Martin Parish Obituaries from 1998. Louisiana. Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers ************************************************ 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. Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News ROBERT J. ALEXANDER Breaux Bridge - Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 7 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Robert James Alexander, 34, who died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, at Gary Memorial Hospital. Burial followed in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Survivors include his father, Dalton Alexander Sr. of Breaux Bridge; his mother, Rita W. Alexander of Breaux Bridge; five brothers, Ronald Alexander, Dalton Alexander Jr., Tyrone Alexander, Washington Alexander and Kareem Alexander, all of breaux Bridge; and three sisters, Pamella Alexander, Chantella Alexander and Tammy Washington, all of. Breaux Bridge. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News EVELYN N. ANTHONY Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Evelyn Neddie Anthony, 81, of New Orleans, who died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at her home. Burial followed in the St. Michael CAemetery. Mrs. Anthony was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, 4th Degree, Ladies of Grace and the Ladies Altar Society. Survivors include one son, Larry Anthony of Breaux Bridge; one daughter, Joshulyn Tipado of New Orleans; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene Anthony; and three brothers, Wesley, Joseph and Robert Neddie Jr. Visitation was held from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, July 10 and 7 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News HARRIS J. BARRAS Catahoula - Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7 at St. Rita Catholic Church for Harris "Perut" Joseph Barras, 63, of St. Martinville, who died Sunday, July 5, 1998, at his home. Burial followed in the Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Vivian M. Barras of St. Martinville; two sons, Julien Barras and Kip Barras, both of St. Martinville; four daughters, Tajuanah Faucheaux, Faye Bourque, Sharon Louviere and Julie Boutte, all of Catahoula; his mother, Angelle L. Barras of Catahoula; four brothers, Charles "T-Ed" Barras of Butte LaRose, and Mervin Barras, Michael Barras and Louis Barras, all of Catahoula; three sisters, Mary Ann Thomas of St. Martinville, Helen Robicheaux of Catahoula and Anna Belle Menard of Butte LaRose; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Barras. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News SEALE BENOIT Breaux Bridge - Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 8 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Seale Benoit, 33, of Cecilia, who died Sunday, Dec. 6,1998, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Survivors include his wife, Mona Periou Benoit of Cecilia; one son, Joshua Benoit of Cecilia; one daughter, Abby Benoit of Cecilia; his parents, Cecil and Mitzi (Couvillon) Benoit of Cecilia: one brother, David Benoit of Cecilia; and his paternal grandparents, Joswill and Beatfice Knott of Cecilia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Walter and lone Couvillon. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News JOSEPH BLANCHARD JR. Breaux Bridge - Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 24, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Joseph Blanchard Jr., 96, who died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at his home. Burial followed in St. Bernard Cemetery #1. Survivors include one son, Paul Blanchard of Breaux Bridge; one daughter, Mrs. Adley (Ann) Dupuis of Breaux Bridge; two sisters, Clara LeBlanc and Marie B. LeBlanc, both of Breaux Bridge; 12 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Valentine L. Blanchard; his second wife, Bella Usie Blanchard; and two sons, Vincent J. Blanchard and J. Harris Blanchard. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News ISABELLE C. BROUSSARD Breaux Bridge - Funeral services were held Friday, June 26 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Isabelle Champagne Broussard, 93, of Lafayette, who died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Burial followed in the St. Bernard Cemetery #1. Survivors include three sons, Howard Dejean of Broussard, Wilbert Dejean of Arnaudville and John F. Champagne of Lafayette; three daughters, Sybil Romero of Lafayette, Oline D. Hebert of Breaux Bridge and Clara N. Girard of Youngsville; one brother, June Champagne of Metairie; five sisters, Gertrude Hebert and Ollie Thomassee, both of Cecilia, and Donna Angelle, Anna Lou Hayes and Merline Webre, all of Breaux Bridge; 32 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Broussard; two sons, Chfistopher and Aubrey Dejean; and one daughter, Odette Latiolais. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News ANNA M. CLEMENT Breaus Brldge - Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Anna Mae Clement, 69, who died Monday, May 17, 1999, at Gary Memorial Hospital. Burial followed in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Sunrivors include her husband, Fred Clement of Breaux Bridge; three sons, Donald Clement, Ronald Clement and Fred Clement Jr., all of Breaux Bridge; one daughter, Zelda Smith of Arnaudville; one sister, Eula Roberts of Henderson; 11 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News KERRIGAN D'AUGEREAU Breaux Bridge-Graveside services were held Thursday, May 13 at D'Augereau Cemetery for Kerrigan D'Augereau, infant, who died Wednesday, May 12, 1999, at Women's and Children's Hospital in Lafayette. Survivors include her parents, Marlin and Robin D'Augereau of Breaux Bridge; and two sisters, Bethanie D'Augereau and Kan-dice D'Augereau of Breaux Bridge. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News BERTHA DUPUIS Baton Rouge-Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 5 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Bertha Berard Dupuis, 79, who died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Dupuis was a native of Cecilia. Burial followed in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, John Dupuis of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mary Goodson of Baton Rouge; two sons, Ron Dupuis of Baton Rouge and Ken Dupuis of Bayville, N.J.; one brother, Michael Berard of Metairie; six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice Bellows, Adelle LeBlanc and Aline LeBlanc. Greenoaks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News HAZEL W. FRUGE Arnaudvllle - Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church for Hazel Willis Fruge, 71, who died Monday, May 24, 1999 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Burial followed in St. Francis Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lee Roy Fruge of Arnaudville; one son, Gerald Fruge of Arnaudville; three daughters, Mozelle Fruge of Slidell, Jacqueline Patin of Arnaudville and Carrie Fruge of St. Martinville; one foster son, Terry Lalonde of Lafayette; one sister, Rita Guidry of Arnaudville; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank 'Flo", Sidney "Tee", Earl "Mac" and J.B. Willis; and one sister, Genevieve Coles. Melancon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News BARBARA J. GARDNER Parks - Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 3 at St. Louis Chapel for Barbara Joseph Gardner, 37, of St. Martinville, who died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Burial followed in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Breaux Bridge. Survivors include her husband, Alton Gardner Jr. of St.Martinville; three sons, Lance Gardner, Derrick Gardner and Marlon Gardner, all of St. Martinville; one daughter, Chanelle Gardner of St. Martinville; her father, Lucien Joseph Sr. of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Lucien Joseph Jr. of Cecilia, Myles Joseph of New Iberia and Edward Joseph of Parks; two sisters, Carolyn J. Joseph of New Iberia and Sheila Joseph of Atlanta, Ga.; and her grandparents, Ida Phillips and Leona Joseph, both of Parks. She was preceded in death by her mother, Genevieve Phillips Joseph. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News EDWARD L. GRIFFIN JR. Breaux Bridge - Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 7 for Edward Loyd Griffin Jr., 65, of Livingston, Texas, who died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Gfiffin of Texas; one son, Kevin Griffin of Conway, Ark.; one daughter, Candy Spiller of Breaux Bridge; his mother, Ellis S. Griffin of Alice, Texas; one sister, Patsy Gerbert of Orange Grove, Texas; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Griffin Sr.; and one brother, George Griffin. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News EULA W. GUIDRY Breaux Bridge - Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 8 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Eula Wiltz Guidry, 65, of Cecilia, who died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Guidry of Cecilia; three sons, Dale Guidry, Clint Guidry and Chris Guidry, all of Cecilia; one daughter, Melissa Guidry of Cecilia; one brother, Paul Wiltz of Breaux Bridge: and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gaston Wiltz; and three sisters, Una Blaire, Euline Boudreaux and Eunice Theriot. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News RAYMOND HARDY Arnaudvllle - Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 26, at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church for Raymond Hardy, 67, who died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at Opelousas General Hospital. Burial followed in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. Mr. Hardy was a veteran of I the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the V.F.W. in Arnaudville. Survivors include his wife, Elaine L. Hardy of Arnaudville; one son, Travis Hardy of Arnaudville; two brothers, Wade Hardy and Louis Hardy, both of Arnaudville; and one sister, Alice Latiolais of Arnaudville. He was preceded in death by one brother, Murphy Hardy; and one sister, Agnes Castille. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News LAWRENCE JUDICE Loreauvllle - Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Lawrence "Kilroy" Judice, 73, who died Sunday, May 16, 1999. Burial followed in All Saints Mausoleum. Mr. Judice was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae D. Judice of Loreauville; one daughter, Lisa Bienvenue of Broussard; four sons, Bryan Judice, Chris Judice and Ross Judice, all of Loreauville, and Kirk Judice of New Iberia; three sisters, Mrs. Leed (Carmen) Champagne Sr. of St. Martinville, and Florence Judice and Mrs. Alvin (Lily Mae) LeBlanc, both of Loreauville; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Oneil Judice. David Funeral Home of Loreauville was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News ROY A. JUDICE Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 6 at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Roy Andre Judice, 89, who died Friday, Dec. 4, 1998, at St. Martinville Guest House. Burial followed in St. Michael Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Billie J. Bienvenu; six grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Chauvin Judice; his second wife, Vallerie Freyou Judice; one son, Roland Judice; and 12 brothers and sisters. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News JAMES R. KING Breaux Brldge - Memorial services were held Monday, May 17 at St. Bernard Cemetery for James Richardson King, 75, who died Friday, May 14, 1999, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. Mr. King was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II. He retired from the Gulf Oil Company in 1982 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his wife, Therese Guidroz King of Patterson; two sons, Richard L. King of Baton Rouge and David Wayne King of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Docie Gardescu of LaGrange, Texas, Ruby Buck of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Corine Miller of Baytown, Texas. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Monroe, Arvie and Orville King; and four sisters, Artie Killian, Rosa Clark, Willie Anderson and Marie King. Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News RAMSEY J. LATIOLAIS Henderson - Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 26, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for Ramsey James Latiolais, 42, who died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at his home. Burial followed in the St. Michael Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Lindsey Latiolais of Lafayette; his mother, Virgie Latiolais of Henderson; three sisters, Mrs. Dennis (Brenda) Pontiff of Lafayette, Mrs, Ned (Nita) Berard of Henderson and Kaye Robin of Cecilia; and his close friend, Missy Allemond of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his father, Aurelien Latiolais. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News GENEVA MALLERY Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27 at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Geneva Mallery, 87, who died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at the St. Martinville Nursing Home. Burial followed in the St. Michael Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Zerbin Mallery of St. Martinville; one sister, Josephine Florentine of St. Martinville; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Velma Martin; and one brother, Alfred Florentine. Winnfield Eternal Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News JANET G. MARKS Cecilia - Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Janet Granger Marks, 62, who died Sunday, July 5, 1998 at her home. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Busie G. Boutte of Cecilia; one brother, Carol Granger of Catahoula; and one sister, Elaine G. Angelle of Cecilia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Marks; and her father, Percy Granger. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News HAILEY A. M. MELANCON New Iberia - Graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Holy Family Cemetery for Hailey Ann Michelle Melancon, infant, who died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Alyson (Lasseigne) Melancon of St. Martinville; one brother, Joshua Melancon of St. Martinville; one sister, Meagan Melancon of St. Martinville; her grandparents, Etta Greig of Jeanerette and Ulysses "Las" Lasseigne, Dennis Melancon and Theresa Melancon, all of St. Martinville; her step grandmother, Ethel Lee Lasseigne of St. Martinville; and her great-grandmother, Olga Greig of St. Martinville. David Funeral Home of New Iberia was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News CLOTILDE C. MIGUEZ New Iberia - Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 28, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church for Clotilde "Connie" Cormier Miguez, 61, who died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in a New Iberia hospital. Burial followed in the Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Miguez was a native of Breaux Bridge. Survivors include two daughters, Toni Miguez of New Iberia and Phyllis M. Wilcox of Little Rock, Ark.; her mother, Mrs. Lita Castille Cormier of Breaux Bridge; two brothers, Gilman Cormier of Breaux Bridge and Anatole "Pete" Cormier Jr. of Lafayette; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Minos Miguez; her father, Anatole Cormier Sr.; and one sister, Janelle Dore. Evangeline Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News OSCAR J. MISTRIC JR. Leonville - Funeral services were held Friday, July 3 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church for Oscar Joseph Mistric Jr., 75, who died Thursday, July 2, 1998, at Opelousas General Medical Center. Burial followed in the St. Leo the Great Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae "Sue" Mistric of Leonville; three sisters, Shirley Speyrer, Catherine Speyrer and Lilias Speyrer, all of Leonville. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News LUCY NOEL Arnaudville - Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 at St. Regis Catholic Church for Lucy Devillier Noel, 79, who died Sunday, July 5,1998, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Burial followed in the St. Regis Cemetery. Mrs. Noel was a native of Leonville. She was a parishioner of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Lester "Blanc" Noel of Arnaudville; one son, Jude Noel; four brothers, Moise Devillier of Goudeau, Lindburg Devillier of Eunice, Dewey Devillier of Evergreen and Daily Devillier of Thibodaux; one sister, Geraldine Breaux of Lafayette; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Simon, Edwin, Lonnie, Alfred, Nathan and Aristille DeVillier; one sister, Armania Woodson; and one greatgrandchild. Melancon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News ROMAN OLIVIER Arnaudville - Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 7 at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church for Roman "Shot" Olivier, 73, who died Friday, Dec. 4, 1998, at his home. Burial followed in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Aline 0. Miller. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News JULES P. PIERRE, JR. Funeral services were held Monday, May 17 at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Jules Peter Pierre Jr., 54, of Bronx, N.Y., who died Thursday, May 13, 1999 at Jacobi Medical Center in New York. Burial followed in Mallalieu Methodist Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Marry Pierre of St. Martinville, one son, Jules V. Pierre of Brooklyn; two daughters, Danielle Fontenette of St. Martinville and Tina Marie Pierre of Brooklyn; his mother, Angelina Lindsey of Bronx; two brothers, Douglas Pierre and William Pierre, both of New York; three sisters, Georgianna Prescott of St. Martinville and Lillian Burns and Pamela Crawford, both of New York; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jules Pierre Sr. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News HAROLD POTIER SR. New Iberia - Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 12, at St. Edwards Catholic Church for Harold "Jack" Potier Sr., 87, who died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Interment was in St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville with military graveside services. A native of New Iberia, Mr. Potier was a resident of Parks. He was a renowned musician, having traveled throughout the world playing jazz. He served in the Army during World War II, playing with the 352nd Army Band for troops in India, Australia, New Zealand, Iran, Iraq and Egypt. He was a member of the Third Degree Knights of Peter Claver. Survivors include a son, John Albert Potier Sr. of Parks; a daughter, Sgt. Claire Potier of Hartford, Conn.; three grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes Fontenette Potier; a son, Harold Potier Jr.; and a grandson, John Albert Potier Jr. Fletcher Funeral Home of New Iberia was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News PAUL A. POWELL Arnaudville - Funeral services were held Monday, June 29 at St. Catherine Catholic Church for Paul Albert Powell, 61, who died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Opelousas General Hospital. Burial followed in the St. Francis Regis Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Leroy Powell of Winnie, Texas; one daughter, Brenda Gilbert of Waco, Texas; six sisters, Corita Taylor and Victoria Powell, both of Houston, Texas, Alice Powell, Marie Powell and Leona Auzenne, all of Galveston, Texas and Lorena Powell of Arnaudville; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Paul Powell Jr., one sister, Elsie Powell; and two brothers, Rogers and Joseph Powell. Pellerin Funerai Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News LENA K. QUEBEDEAUX Arnaudville - Funeral services were held Thursday, May 20 at St. Francis Regis Cathohc Church for Lena K. Quebedeaux, 82, who died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at Morgan City Health Care Center. Burial followed in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Hebert of Morgan City; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Quebedeaux Jr.; two brothers; and four sisters. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News THOMAS E. RENO Catahoula - Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Dion Hall for Thomas "Tommy" E. Reno, 52, of St. Martinville, who died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, at, Lafayette General Medical Center. Mr. Reno was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites and Shriners. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Angelle of St. Martinville; one son, Francis Paul Firman Jr. of Pocono Summit, Pa.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Reno and Linnie Mae Nelson Reno. David Funeral Home of New Iberia was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News DOROTHY B. SIGNORELLI Crowley¥Funeral services were held Saturday, July 4 in the Geesey-Ferguson Chapel for Dorothy "Dot" Boudreaux Signorelli, 71, who died Thursday, July 2, 1 998. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, Tony Signorelli Sr. of Crowley; one daughter, Jean Zimmerman of Baton Rouge; four sons, Tony Signorelli Jr, George Signorelli, John Signorelli and Jimmy Signorelli, all of Crowley; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Degeyter of St. Martinville and Mrs. Susan Venable of Youngsville; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Robert and Paul Boudreaux; and one sister, Aline Carazos. Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News CELINE M. SOLARI St. Martinville - Funeral services were held Saturday, May 15 at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Celine Marie Solari, 91, who died Friday, May 14, 1999, at Franklin Foundation Hospital. Burial followed in St. Michael Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Mattie Barras and Betty Trail, both of St. Martinville, Dot Finch of Angleton, Texas, and Lois Parro of Baldwin, one son, Larry Solari of Parks, two sisters, Ethel Delaune and Winola Guidroz, both of Parks; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Solari; five brothers; and three grandchildren. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News THERESA K. TAYLOR Arnaudville - Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15 at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church for Theresa Knott Taylor, 81, who died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, at Doctor's Hospital in Opelousas. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Courville of Lafayette; Clayus Knott of Catahoula; one sister, Clotile Brasseaux of Cecilia; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Rodney and Rogers Courville; and several brothers and sisters. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News WILLIE THIBODEAUX Breaux Brldge - Funeral services were held Thursday, May 20 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Willie Thibodeaux, 84, who died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at St. Agnes Nursing Home. Burial followed in St. Bernard Cemetery # 2. He is survived by his wife, Anne D. Thibodeaux of Breaux Bridge; one daughter, Rita Renfro of Breaux Bridge; one sister, Maude Champagne of St. Martinville; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Ames Thibodeaux; four sisters, Angeline Allemond, Angela Barras, Angelle Huval f and Evelyn Meyers; and four brothers, Edwin, Elie, Francis and Patrick Thibodeaux. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News IRENE L. H. WAIT Lake Charles - Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 18 at Johnson Funeral Home for Irene Louviere Hamilton Wait, 78, of St. Martinville, who died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998, in a Lafayette care facility. Burial followed in Consolata Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Michael J. Hamilton of Banning, Calif.; three daughters, Priscilla Cormier of St. Martinville, Deborah Wait of Dallas, Texas and Georgette Wait of Wilmington, Del.; one brother, Ernest Louviere of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Eula Mae Lamparty of Austintown, Ohio, and Juanita Fontenot and Louise Spalding, both of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **** Submitted by Gladys L. de Villiers With permission of the St. Martinville Teche News CURLEY J. WYATT Arnaudvllle - Funeral services were held Monday, May 24 at Pellerin Funeral Home for Curley Joseph Wyatt, 61, who died Saturday, May 22, 1999, at Lafayette General Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Robin Wyatt of Arnaudville; two daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Shelia) Hayes of Henderson and Mrs. Lynn (Susan) Robin Jr. of Arnaudville; two sisters, Elaine Guidry and Rena Dupuis, both of Henderson; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice coles and Shirley Guidry; and one brother, Adley Wyatt. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.