Bernard Baer, 87, born Jan. 11, 1929, in Rayne, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Clute, Texas.
He previously resided in Houston from 1948 to 2009, and then lived in Lake Jackson, Texas, 2009 to present.
Bernard is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Geraldine Taylor; parents Jeanne Ruth Caillouet and Louis Henry Baer; sisters, Miriam Richard, Margaret Ann McGrew and Patricia Domingue; and brothers, Phillip Baer, Sigmund Baer and Louis Henry Baer.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Felecia Baer Redd and husband James of Placedo, Texas, Bernard Bruce Baer of Navasota, Texas, and Vanda Jeanne Baer of Katy, Texas; grandchildren, Amanda White, Heather Walley-Jimenez, Rachel Walley, Michael Parra, LeAnn Au, Jason Parra, and Katherine Baer; great-grandchildren, Solomon Gaines, Elijah Gaines, Liam White, Amber White, Clark Jimenez, and Quenten Jimenez; brother, Max Baer; sisters, Yvonne Gary, Jo Ann Rodriguez, and Kay Weidner; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
There is a special acknowledgment of gratitude to the staff at Creekside Village Nursing home in Clute, Texas.
Bernard was a Navy World War II veteran, retired from Kroger after 31 years in produce, retired from Houston Food Bank a produce inspector 10 years, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His heart was his family and helping others with anything they needed.
Pallbearers will be Ray Walley, Michael Parra, Jason Parra, Paul Au, Roger White, and Eric Martinelli.
Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 15, from 2 until 3 p.m.
Funeral will follow at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77037.
Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.

RAYNE - Funeral Services were held for Michael U. Doty, 59, at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at the Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne Chapel, with Brother Clint James officiating.
Visitation was held Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Interment will be at a later date.
Mike was a native of Crowley, LA and a resident of Lafayette Parish. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and being on the water. He attended Rayne High School and then completed Marine Engineering School and entered into the Marine Transportation industry where he was employed for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, looking for deals on Ebay, enjoyed good food, and would help anyone in need. Mike will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Doty is survived by his wife, Dianna M. Doty of Rayne; children, Christyn Doty Robinson and her husband, Joseph of Duson, and Tiffany Doty of New Iberia; brothers, Patrick Doty of Duson, Brian Doty and his wife, Ann of Lake Charles, David Doty of Lake Charles; sister, Cindy Doty James and her husband, Frank of DeRidder; and one uncle, Ewell Landry and his wife, Sandy of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald W. Doty and Patricia Landry Doty, and one sister-in-law, Sylvia Doty.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Doty’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne, (337)334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne for Verna L. Young, 70 who passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 8:47 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Fr. Richard Wagner, Pastor of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Rayne, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in the Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Cemetery in Rayne.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Friday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m. until time of services in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne.
Survivors include his wife of thirty six years, Mildred P. Young of Rayne; six sisters, Bessie Eaglin of Beaumont, Texas, Wendy and husband, Al Francis of Rayne, Verna Mae Young and Sidney of Rayne, Linda Young and Joseph of Rayne, Deborah Brown of Beaumont, Texas, and Alma and husband, Francis Davies of Beaumont, Texas; six brothers, Freddy Wheeler and Carolyn of Beaumont, Texas, Ferdie Young and Martha of Beaumont, Texas, Lionel Young and Irene of Rayne, Harold and wife, Marjorie Young of Rayne, Joseph Young of Rayne, and Patrick and wife, Mary Young of Beaumont, Texas; several godchildren, several nieces, nephews and friends.
Mr. Young was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdie and Mildred D. Young.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Young’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne, (337)334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

BOSSIER CITY - Celebration of life service for Dan Slominsky were held at Mary Queen of Peace on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Father Polanski officiated the service.
Visitation began at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment was at St Joseph Cemetery, Rayne, LA on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.
Dan was born on June 13, 1934, in Edenborn, PA and passed away on September 8, 2016.
He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as SMSgt. after twenty faithful years. During those twenty years he spent time in the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded two Bronze Stars for his actions.
After retirement, Dan continued his employment career as Public Works Director for the City of Bossier. But by far, nothing brought greater joy than taking care of his family and his friends.
Dan is preceded in death by his wife, Flo Slominsky and his grandson, Timothy Slominsky. Left to honor his memory are his two sons, Lloyd W. Slominsky and his wife Evelyn of Raleigh, NC, and CMSgt. (Ret) Richard D. Slominsky and wife DeNeena of Ofallon, IL.; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Vicarel, Kahlyn Slominsky, Kallie Slominsky and Keaton Slominsky.
Serving as pallbearers were the Keesler AFB Funeral Honors Team.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the USAF Funeral Honors Team from Keesler AFB for their faithful service to our country and our veterans.
You may offer condolences to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

Funeral services for Lou Anna Johnson Bordelon, 99, of Rayne, were held on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel.
Reverend Gene Lee, pastor of Rayne First Baptist Church, officiated.
Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home and continued on Thursday from 8 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers were Scott Broussard, Corey Broussard, Dee DeRouen, Austin Bordelon, Mike Bordelon, Hunter Bordelon, and Jason Bordelon.
Mrs. Bordelon passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at 12:52 p.m. in Rayne.
Mrs. Bordelon was a member of First Baptist Church of Rayne. She retired from Moosa Memorial Hospital in Eunice after many years of service.
Mrs. Bordelon was an avid bird watcher, and loved to fish. Her greatest joy in life was caring for and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Bordelon of Rayne; sons, Kenneth Bordelon and wife Noemi “Mim” of Rayne, and Glenn Bordelon and wife Linda Starbird of Rayne; grandchildren, Tina DeRouen and husband Dee of Rayne, Mike Bordelon of Houma, Laurie Broussard and husband Scott of Scott, Amy Bordelon Freeman and husband Jason of Bend, Oregon, Jason Bordelon and wife Theresa of Anacortes, Washington, Levi Starbird of Astoria, Oregon, and Katherine Starbird of Portland, Oregon; great-grandchildren, Sherri Fuentes, Sarah Melancon, Corey Broussard, Taylor Broussard, Hunter Bordelon, Mandi Bordelon, Austin Bordelon, and Elsa Bordelon; and great-great-grandchildren, Lana Richard, Cherie Sawyer, Gabe Kidder, Bennett Kidder and Evelyn Ehricoel; and two great-great-grandchildren on the way.
Preceding Mrs. Bordelon in death were her husband, Edyes E. Bordelon; and parents, Seevola Johnson and Onezia Landreneau Johnson.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Services are pending for John Douglas Villejoin, 71, who died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at Acadia General Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.
Service and visitation times were not available at press time. Please contact Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley at (337) 783-1395 or view their website at www.duhonfuneralhome.com for the arrangements.
Known to everyone as “Poppa,” he was a person who simply enjoyed life. He played softball, he coached boxing and he served his country in the United States Army for six years.
“Poppa” loved to fish and hunt. His granddaughter, Bailee Rae, was his world. He loved helping people and donating to those in need. Not a day went by that he wasn’t working in his garden. He loved the Lord and he loved to read. He was a part of the agricultural community in Vermilion Parish, having worked as a rice and soybean farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Etta Gautreaux Villejoin of Crowley; his two children, Laurie Anne Villejoin of Crowley and Shawn David Villejoin (Kimberly) of Crowley; and one granddaughter, Bailee Rae Villejoin of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his father Odea Villejoin and his mother, Solange Lognon Villejoin; two brothers, Alton Villejoin and Nelson Villejoin; and a sister, Dorothy Mae Villejoin Monte
Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Benoit, Issac Fils, Shawn Villejoin, Laurie Villejoin, Mikal Hebert and John Breaux. Bailee Villejoin will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
The Villejoin family would like to express sincere thanks to the Acadian Ambulance paramedics, the staff at Acadia General Hospital and Duhon Funeral Home for the care they provided during his final day.

Funeral services for Evelyn Yvonne Trahan Brazell will be held at 11 a.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, Monday September 19, 2016 in the Chapel. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will be officiating the services. Interment will be in Abshire Cemetery. The family asks that visitation be observed on Monday September 19, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Brazell 67 of Trout, was born on September 22, 1948 in Crowley, La. and passed from this life on Friday September 16, 2016 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La. She was a Customer Service Representative at Walmart.
Those left to cherish in her memory include her husband Johnny Brazell of Trout; her father, Hillard “Sonnie” Trahan of Leroy; brother Kenneth “Boo” and wife Joan Trahan of Leroy; nephew, Tradd Trahan and his wife Meagan; niece and Godchild Amaya Trahan; and twin great-nieces Harper Ann and Aubrey Leigh Trahan; step-daughters, Erin Brazell of Pineville; Emmy Brazell of Pineville; Jennifer and her husband Steven of Jasper, Texas; step-grandchildren, Maryna, Ty, Elias, Ezra, James, Jadyn and Grant.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joy Suire Trahan; Maternal Grandparents Anthony Sr. and Rita Dore Suire; Paternal Grandparents Clanson and Gladys Gary Trahan.
Condolences may be sent to the family at geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley, LA.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 0at First Baptist Church in Crowley for Iris Miller Borill, 82, who died Sept. 17, 2016, at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Rev. Glen Howie and Rev. Randy Borill will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Monday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Crowley. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Huey Paul Borill of Crowley; three sons, Randy Keith Borill and his wife Diana Calhoun of Denham Springs, Huey “Bryan” Borill and his wife Judy Dailey of Crowley and Troy Lynn Borill and his wife Judy Russell of Crowley; four brothers, Daniel Miller of Groves, Texas, Reeve Miller of Jennings, Clyde “Coon” Miller of Jennings and Ted Miller of Jennings; six grandchildren, Josh Borill, Ryan Borill, Jenny Iris Borill Sievers, Jake Borill, Boedy Borill and Gentry Borill; and eight great-grandchildren, Luke, Noah, Jude, Emma, Olivia, Claire, Reese and Rhyan.
Mrs. Borill is preceded in death by her parents, Early and Lorecia Doucet Miller; and two brothers, Irving and Hillary Miller.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Lamm Home Health and Family Care Hospice, her two nurses, Sheryl Trahan and Marisa Sonnier, their aide Kristen Istre, Dr. M.N. Katira, and Dr. Patrick Dale LeLeux, Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and her caretakers, Mary and Kenneth Guidry, and all of their sitters, for their exceptional care, kindness and compassion.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Joyce Touchet Andrepont, 75, who died September 17, 2016 at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Fr. Jude Thierry, will be officiating for the services. At the family’s request, visiting hours were held Monday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Monday. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Mrs. Andrepont is survived by her two daughters, Karen Andrepont and her husband, Ricky of Iota and Melissa Benoit of Iota; one son, Robbie Andrepont and his wife, Angie of Danville, Va.; three sisters, Carol Manuel and her husband, Albert of Jennings, Shirlene Price and her husband, Terry of Houston, Texas, and Denise Gunnels of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Kenneth Touchet and his wife, Della of Abbeville, and Terry Touchet of Riceville.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Andrepont; one daughter, Andrea Andrepont; one granddaughter, Courtney Andrepont; one grandson, Eric Andrepont; her parents, Elfage and Lovenia Touchet; one sister, Juanita Abshire; one brother, Jimmy Touchet.
Condolences may be sent to the family at geesey-fergusonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota.

Mire - Funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 16, at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire for Patrick Babineaux, 74, who died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Interment was in the Assumption of the BVM Cemetery in Mire.
Rev. Michael Arnaud, pastor of Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church, was the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and conducted the funeral services.
Readers were Noah Segura and Marie Smith. Serving as gift bearers were Mr. Babineaux’s granddaughters. Music selection were “Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” “Jesus Is My Shepherd Now,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Notre Pere’” and “Amazing Grace” (in French)
Survivors include his wife, Flora Blanchard Babineaux of Mire; three sons, Samuel Babineaux and wife Venessa of Mire, Mitchell Babineaux and wife Simonne of Mire and Brian Babineaux and wife Sandi of Henderson; eight grandchildren, Bryar Babineaux, Morgan Babineaux, Logan Babineaux, Hanna Babineaux, Taylor Babineaux, Anna Belle Babineaux, Ava Pryor, Noah Segura; three brothers, Carrol Babineaux, Daniel Babineaux and Richard Babineaux; and two sisters, Marie Babineaux Smith and Debra Babineaux.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shelby Babineaux; his father, Ray Babineaux; mother, Gertie Leger Babineaux; and sister, Norma Babineaux Richard.
A Rosary was prayed Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
Visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Thursday Sept. 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Pallbearers were Daniel Babineaux, John Richard, Bryar Babineaux, Samuel Babineaux, Brian Babineaux, and Mitchell Babineaux.
\Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date for Agnes Eugenia “Gene” Walker Navarre, 80, who died Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Interment is in the Rayne Cemetery, Inc.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce W. Navarre and wife Patti of Youngsville and Bennett W. Navarre of Fort Walton, Florida; three daughters, Marcia Navarre Haynes and husband Lonny of Dallas, Texas, Georgette Richard of Rayne and Claudia “Pie” Richard of Savannah, Georgia; grandchildren, Megan Navarre of Dallas, Texas, and Andria Fetterman and husband Jamie of Savannah, Georgia; and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie J. Navarre; two sons, Paul Dee Navarre and Steve M. Navarre; father, Howard Dee Walker; mother, Dorothy Wilson Walker; and brother, Bobby Wilson.
The family would like for friends to come by Georgette Richard’s house on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at 11 a.m. to visit with them.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Jacqueline ”Jackie” Miciotto Huesers, 82 who died, Sept. 20, 2016, at 6:46 a.m. at Camelot Place in Crowley.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will be officiating the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 9 a.m. to service. A Rosary will be recited Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Jacqueline was born on Nov. 24, 1933, to the late Joseph “Gunsmoke” and Loretta Beurlot Miciotto. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was involved in the Redemptorist Catholic School bazaar, and many school functions. She loved cooking and baking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the joy of her life especially when it came time to go to the beach and the mountains.
She is survived by her children, Debbie Beggs and her husband Dan, Ben Huesers and his wife Alicia, Linda Guidry and her husband Ray and Charles Huesers and his wife Chasity; daughter-in-law, Alisa Huesers; and godchildren, Earl “Butch” John and Aimee John Morrison. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren with one more on the way; also many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Red” Huesers; her son, Mark Huesers; her parents, Joseph “Gunsmoke” and Loretta Miciotto; two brothers, Marvin Miciotto and Joe Miciotto III; and her sister Mary Grace Miciotto Stein.
Pallbearers will be Scott Beggs, Ray Guidry II, Cody Huesers, Jeremy Abshire, Brian “B.J” Ellender and Dan Beggs. Honorary pallbearer will be Charles Huesers Jr.
A special thank you goes to Dr. Paul Stringfellow, Camelot Place especially Carmen, Angie, Dewanna, Roxanne, and JoJo for making her stay feel like home. Also a special thank you goes to Heart of Hospice for their compassion and care in the final days of her life.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for John Herman Schultz Jr., 77, who died Sept. 20, 2016, in Crowley.
Fr. Michael DeBlanc, associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata.
John was born in Acadia Parish and graduated from St. Michael Catholic High School in 1958. He was a member of the Louisiana National Guard. John was a farmer for 35 years. He loved all sporting events and spending time with his children, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marjorie Robichaux Schultz of Crowley; two daughters, Sara LeJeune and her husband Brodie of Crowley, and Debbie Hensgens and her husband Johann of Crowley; three sons, Patrick Schultz and his wife Adriane of Mowata, Scott Schultz of Crowley and John Schultz III and his wife Holly of Crowley; one sister, Mary Francis Schultz Wall and her husband Thomas Michael; and 23 grandchildren, Drake Schultz, Luke Schultz, Wesen Schultz, Patrick Schultz, Colt Schultz, Anne Marie Schultz, Mary Elizabeth Schultz, Hank Schultz, Blaise Schultz, Madelyn LeJeune, Hunter LeJeune, Brodie LeJeune Jr., Jacob Link, Johann Hensgens III, Joseph Hengens, John William Hensgens, Peter Hensgens, Katherine Hensgens, John Schultz IV, Hannah Schultz, Natalie Schultz, Ryan Schultz and Charlotte Schultz.
Mr. Schultz is preceded in death by his parents, John Herman and Regina Hensgens Schultz Sr.; two brothers, Patrick Leo Schultz and Charles Herman Schultz; and a sister-in-law, Jerry Trumps Schultz.
Pallbearers will be Craig Schultz, Douglas Schultz, Drake Schultz, Jacob Link, Hunter LeJeune and John Schultz IV.
Honorary pallbearers, will be Warren “Beason” Hensgens, Tom Dischler, Gerald Burton, and Stanley Zaunbrecher.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

A Liturgy of the Word Service was held for Donald R. “Tony” Guidry, 78, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley Chapel with Rev. Charles McMillin as Celebrant. Visitation was held at Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley on Friday, Sept. 23, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will resumed on Saturday at 8 a.m. until just prior to the time of service. Interment followed the service and was in Abshire Cemetery in Kaplan. Mr. Guidry passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, in Jennings.
Tony is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosa Primeaux Guidry of Jennings; two sons, Anthony Wayne Guidry and his wife Tanya of Jennings and Timothy Guidry of Jennings; daughter, Christine Blanchard and her husband Allison of Hathaway; seven grandchildren, Misty Guidry, Keegan Guidry and his wife Sarah Halee Samaha and her husband, Adam, Ryan Blanchard, Travis Blanchard, Amber Guidry and Jasmine Guidry; great-grandchildren, Eli and Amelia Samaha and “one on the way”, Anna Claire Guidry; sister, Velda Theunissen of Jennings.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cheavery and Rena Guidry; and one sister, Verna Mae Ippolito; and brother-in-law, Pirmin Theunissen.
Pallbearers were Timothy Guidry, Keegan Guidry, Ryan Blanchard, Travis Blanchard, Adam Samaha and Allison Blanchard. Honorary Pallbearer was Wayne Guidry.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Guidry’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 was in charge of all of the arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iota, for Frederick Paul Trumps, 87, who died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at 2:12 p.m. at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Mr. Trumps was a native and lifelong resident of Iota. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a gardener who was known for his tomatoes and cabbage. He had a love for animals especially all his dogs named “Tiger”.
Fr. Jude Thierry, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Mr. Trumps is survived by three daughters, Belinda T. Hebert of Iota, Paula T. Fontenot and her husband Mike of Ville Platte and Monica T. Clement and her husband Glynn of Butte LaRose; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Rudy LeJeune of Iota; and daughter-in-law, Angie Trumps of Iota.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nathalie Guillory Trumps; one daughter, Yolanda T. LeJeune; one son, Gregory Trumps; his parents, Raymond and Anna Pousson Trumps; one son-in-law, Steve Hebert; and five sisters and two brothers.
Pallbearers will be Rhett Hebert, Justin Douget, Jason Douget, Brian Fontenot, Ryn Trumps and Rickey Porter.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 509 Duson Ave, Iota, LA 70543, 337-779-2627.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Gerald James Martin, 58, who died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.
Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne.
Rev. Mitchell Semor was the celebrant of the Funeral Service.
Survivors include his daughter, Jerrika Kindoer; father, James Louis Martin and wife Belinda; brother, Chris Jude Martin and wife Bonnie; uncle, Eugene “Gene” Cahanin and wife Sheila; aunt, Zora Boudreaux; uncle, Edwis Edward Martin; six cousins, Brunella Lantier and husband Kenneth, Kevin Cahanin and wife Ann, Kyle Cahanin, Keene Cahanin and wife Chasity, Wilfred Johnson and wife Brenda, and Kent Johnson and wife Judy.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Nabbie Cahanin; sister, Vicky Martin Comeaux; brother, Bryan Martin; and two aunts, Rose Johnson and Lucy Martin.
Visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Monday Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Graveside funeral services with military honors for Harvey Joseph Dejean Sr., 71, of Duson, were held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 in Rayne.
Visitation was held on Friday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Visitation continued on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Dejean passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, in a Lake Charles health care facility.
Mr. Dejean earned a Combat Infantryman Badge in VietNam while serving in the U.S. Army. He worked as a sales representative for Giles Nissan, and had previously worked for Security Industrial Life Insurance Company.
Mr. Dejean enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with friends, and he was an accomplished chess player. His greatest joy in life was spending time with friends and family.
Survivors include his former spouse, Patricia Doucet of Duson; sons, Harvey J. Dejean Jr. and wife Denise of Duson, and Alpha Dejean and wife Aimee of Duson; daughter, Celeste Dejean of Duson; sister, Geraldine Penn and husband Carlton of Breaux Bridge; grandchildren, Harvey Dejean III, Alyssa Lafleur, Elizabeth Catherine Louise Dejean, Jeanne Marie Carol Lafleur, Murphy Lafleur III, and Elaine Dejean, and Audri Ann Dejean; and great-grandchildren, Arthur Dejean, Mallory Claire Lafleur, and Aiden Ovide Foster.
Preceding Mr. Dejean in death were his parents, Elton Dejean and Angelle Richard Dejean; sister, Joyce Daigle; and three other siblings.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne was entrusted with arrangements.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Eugenie “Jeannie” Ann Bourque Melancon, 76, who died Monday Sept. 26, 2016, at Rayne Guest Home.
Interment was in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur.
Rev. Samuel Fontana, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church was the celebrant of the Funeral Mass.
Survivors include three sons, James “Rusty” Russell Melancon Jr., Quentin Melancon and wife Debbie, and Shawn Melancon and wife Lisa; six grandchildren, Joshua Melancon, Nicholas Melancon, Thomas Melancon, Amber Melancon, Cody Robinson, Joshua Pellissier; seven great-grandchildren, Kealy Smith, Briley Page Melancon, Grant Pellissier, Aryana Pellissier, Kaden Marshall, Jordan Marshall, Makaila Rene Joiner; and brother, Overton “Boo” Stelly II.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ferl Bourque; mother, Veda Aunne Holloway Stelly; and step-father, Overton J. Stelly I.
Pallbearers wereJoushua Melancon, Nicolas Melancon, Thomas Melancon, Cody Robinson, Joshua Pellissier.
Honorary Pallbearers were James “Rusty” Russell Melancon, Quentin Melancon, Shawn Melancon, and Overton “Boo” Stelly II.
A Rosary was prayed Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
Visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Tuesday Sept. 27, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jeannie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Louisiana Notary Association, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Le Cemite’ des Archives de la Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society, Inc. (Lake Charles, Baton Rouge), Pointe de I’Eglise Genealogical and Historical Society of Acadia Parish.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel for Dennis Paul Stelly, 59, who died Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at his residence in Rayne.
Deacon Barry LeBanc with St. Joseph Catholic Church will conduct the memorial services.
Survivors include his wife, Michele Boudreaux Stelly of Rayne; daughter, Crystal Stelly Kemp and husband Greg of Magnolia, Texas; step-son, Joshua Boudreaux of Rayne; two grandchildren, Alexis Veah Meeks and Blaine Meeks, both of Magnolia, Texas; parents, Freddie Stelly Sr. and Verelin Derouen Stelly; five sisters, Audrey Stelly of Duson, Gail Stelly Thibodeaux and husband Steve of Estherwood, Karen Stelly Virdine and husband Kilren of Cecilia, Christy Stelly Briggs and husband Michael of Arnaudville, and Tammy Stelly and companion Floyd Mouton of Duson; two brothers, Mark Stelly and wife Sally of Breaux Bridge, and Freddie Stelly Jr. and wife Karen of Beaumont, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews.
Paul loved the outdoors. He loved being with family and cooking for them. He loved anything camo and he loved hunting. He liked helping people and always was willing to help. Most of all he loved his family.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Thursday, Sept. 29, from noon to 2 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, 334-3141.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel for Willis James Credeur, 68, who died Tuesday Sept. 27, 2016, at Rayne Guest Home.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne.
Rev. Samuel Fontana of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be conducting the funeral services.
Survivors include his wife, Myrna Sue Soileaux Credeur of Rayne; son, Greg Credeur of Rayne; two sisters, Linda Credeur Faul and husband Alvin of Rayne, and Connie Credeur Anderson and husband David of Church Point; granddaughter, Mariette Credeur of Rayne; and grandson, Evan Credeur of Rayne.
He was preceded in death by a son, Sean Phillip Credeur; still-born baby girl; father, Bennett Credeur; mother, Bernice Owens Credeur; sister, Sally Credeur Sonnier; and brother, Harry Credeur.
Pallbearers will be Alvin Faul, David Faul, David Anderson, Sammy Hernandez, Lee Soileaux, and Richard “Buck” Soileaux.
Honorary pallbearers, Greg Credeur, Donald Sonnier.
A Rosary was prayed Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
Visitation began in Gossen Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and continues Thursday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, 334-3141.