ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BERNARD, JAMES 

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Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died Monday June 21, 2010

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James "Chief" Benjamin Bernard, 72, a native and resident of Charenton, passed 
away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 9:35 PM.

Mr. James is survived by two sons, James D. Bernard and his wife, Monica, of 
Centerville, and Adrian "Joey" J. Bernard and his wife, Shelby, of Charenton; 
four daughters, Brenda Bernard Clements and her husband, Wade, of Charenton, 
Cheryl Bernard Ladnier of Charenton, Julie Bernard Persilver and her husband, 
Barry, of Charenton, and Dawn Bernard of Charenton; six step-children, Ricky 
Dugas of Arnaudville, Darlene Sokolowicz and her husband, Tony, of Cecilia, 
Robert Dugas and his wife, Brenda, of Grand Coteau, Charles Ritchie Dugas and 
his wife, Tonya, of Arnaudville, Paige Guidry and her husband, Brad, of Cecilia, 
and Jonathan Dugas of Cecilia; two sisters, Lorena Bernard Mora of Charenton and 
Lillian Bernard LeBlanc of Charenton; his former wife, Irene Ladiner; 17 
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; six step-great 
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Marks Bernard; his parents, Adrian 
Bernard and Emma Darden Bernard; step son, Freddie Dugas; six brothers, Shirley, 
Donald, Milton, Ernest, Edwin, and Allen Bernard; and two sisters, Gertrude 
Bernard Eddlemon and Hazel Bernard.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Wednesday, June 23, 2010 
from 6pm to 9 pm with a rosary being prayed at 7pm at Ibert's Mortuary in 
Franklin. Visitation will resume Thursday, June 24th from 10am to 1:30p.m. at 
Ibert's Mortuary.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 24th at 2pm at the 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charenton with Father William Crumley 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Chitimacha Mausoleum.

Acting as pallbearers will be Benjamin Clements, Jordy Bernard, Brent Burgess, 
Needron Bernard, Jonathan Dugas, and Aby Lavergne.

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