Mars obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by

Mars, Joseph            17 Jun 2008    Jul 2008    Jerry Nelson
Mars, Pierre             9 Oct 2008    Oct 2008    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge):  6/17/2008

MARS, JOSEPH "WALLACE" 
A retired farmer and a resident of Ventress, he died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday,
June 15, 2008, at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home, New Roads. He was 87, a
native of Pointe Coupee Parish and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
having served in the 180th Infantry Regiment. Visiting at Niland's Funeral
Home, New Roads, on Wednesday, June 18, from 8:30 a.m. until religious
service at 11 a.m., conducted by Deacon Norm Christophe. Interment in False
River Memorial Park. Survived by his three sisters, Rose Guerin, of
Ventress, Laura Dabney, of New Roads, and Mae David, of Ventress; and three
brothers, Ludovic Jr. and Henry Mars, both of Ventress, and Pierre Mars, of
Independence. Preceded in death by his father, Ludovic Mars Sr.; and
mother, Edmae Robillard Mars; sisters, Enola Mars and Ida Lee St. Romain;
and brother, Theodore Mars. Pallbearers will be Mark Mars, Jerry Mars, Mark
LeJeune, Brian Beauvais, Fellman Joseph "Trés" Chutz III and Michael Wiley.
Honorary pallbearers are Henry Mars, Ludovic Mars Jr. and Fellman Chustz
Jr. He was a member of American Legion Post 248. Very special thanks to the
staff of Lakeview Manor Nursing Home, Pointe Coupee Hospice and Dr. Brian
LeBlanc for the love and care given to Wallace during his illness. 
 
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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on:  10/9/2008

MARS, PIERRE
Pierre Mars, 92, a native of Ventress and a resident of Independence,
passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on October 7, 2008.  He was
retired from Gifford Hill where he served as a certified welder and
machinery operator.  Pierre and his wife attended Mater Dolorosa Catholic
Church in Independence.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Isabelle
Knaps Mars; daughter, Jeanette Garofalo and husband, Deacon Nat Garofalo;
son, Donnie Mars, Sr. and wife Christine Mancuso Mars; four grandchildren,
Dr. Genesa Garofalo Abel and husband Rick, Chrystal Kain, Donnie Mars, Jr.,
and Gabby Mars; along with four great-grandchildren, Justin Kain, Blake
Williams, Cohen Mars, and Grant Abel.  His parents, two brothers and one
sister preceded him in death.  Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Chris Romaine, at
Mater Dolorosa on Friday, October 10 at 10:30 am. Visitation will be held
at the church prior to the Mass from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.  Interment will
follow at Colonial Mausoleum.  An on-line Guestbook is available at
http:/www.harrymckneely.com
 
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