ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BERTRAND, EMMA JULIE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Sunday, October 7, 2012

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BERTRAND, EMMA JULIE 
(April 3, 1930 - October 7, 2012)

Emma Julie Bertrand, 82, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away 
Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her home.

Emma was born on April 3, 1930 in Morgan City the daughter of Theophile and 
Leda Louise Maloz Chaisson.

Emma was a very strong catholic who was devoted to her prayers. She was a 
parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her 
family and friends and was a very devoted wife for 59 years to Eldridge 
Bertrand Sr. who preceded her in death. She enjoyed dancing to cajun music, 
playing cards, crocheting, and also loved to travel. She was a member of the 
Bayou Ramblers and the Bayou Allegro's camping clubs.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four children, Donna Sue 
Jones and husband Edward Jones Jr. of Berwick, Faith Ann Wilson of Berwick, 
E.J. Bertrand Jr. and wife Rosario of Morgan City, Monica Governale of Morgan 
City, Deborah Keller and husband Donald of Morgan City; eight grandchildren, 
Danielle Arceneaux and husband John, Karen Burch and husband Charlie, Jackie 
Wilson, Emma Bertrand-Dorics and husband Troy, Nick Governale Jr., Robert 
Keller, Jessica Feliciano, Christie Dragna; ten great-grandchildren, Katie 
Arceneaux, Jesse Arceneaux, Charlie Burch, Allison Burch, Brendon Keller, Allie 
Dragna, Andrea Dragna, Juan Feliciano, Nicholas Feliciano, Cecily Feliciano. 
She is also survived by one great-great-grandchild, Ava Feliciano; two sisters, 
Barbara Persilver and Leda "Donnie" Hensley.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Theophile Chaisson and Leda Louise 
Maloz Chaisson; husband, Eldridge Bertrand Sr.; one daughter, Lisa Bertrand, 
two grandsons, Justin Wilson, Christopher Jones; two sisters; two brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 
p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Twin City Funeral Home with a rosary being 
prayed at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:00 a.m. until the time of 
mass on Tuesday at the church. 

Emma will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

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