Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 1 p.m., in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Arthur “Bee” Leleux, 85, who passed away at his Crowley home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.
Fr. Clint Trahan, pastor of St. John the Baptist in Lyons Point and Immaculate Conception in Morse, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Crowley.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Friday, March 4, at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A Rosary will be recited Friday at 6 o’clock in the evening. Visitation will resume on Saturday, March 5, at 8 a.m. until time of services, all in the funeral home chapel in Crowley.
Arthur worked for TL James for 43 years. His hobbies were fishing and crabbing and spending time with his family and his pet and beloved Jack. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Elgin D. Leleux; two daughters, Judy and husband Percy Kibodeaux of Crowley and Mary and husband Dallas Pelly of Crowley; one sister, Louella Leleux of Crowley; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Nita Leleux; two sons, John E. and Paul A. Leleux; one brother, Clifton Leleux.
Pallbearers for the service will be Chris Leleux, Percy Kibodeaux, Chad Venable, Zachary Roger, Tyler Thibodeaux and Nicholas Kibodeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Kibodeaux and Hayden Navarre.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Leleux’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC Crowley, LA (337) 783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of the arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 7, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church for Bonnie Maxwell Romero, 69, who died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at her residence in Iota.
Fr. Jude Thierry, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will celebrate the Mass. The burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation may be observed on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Bonnie was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Breaux Bridge to the late Minter Maxwell and Lorina Mason Maxwell.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn Stutes and husband Byron of Iota; her son, Randy Romero and fiancée Rachel Morgan of Iota; eight grandchildren, Michael Bonin, Haden Romero, Lauren Stutes, Courtney Richard, Byron Stutes Jr., Jacob Stutes, John Nelson III and Anthony Nelson; and three great-grandchildren, Gaven, Makayla and Kohen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Romero; and a brother, Henry Louis Maxwell.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota.

Funeral services for Pearl Marie Dugar Canales will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Greater Love Family Worship Center under the direction of Bishop Louis Dugar.
Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until the time of the services.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Greater Lover Family Worship Center is located at 1001 N. Avenue E in Crowley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Ervin Brasseaux, 84, who died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Southwind Assisted Living in Crowley.
Fr. Billy Massie, associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors.
Ervin is survived by three daughters, Donna Helo and husband Kermit G. Helo Jr. of Crowley, Lorna Brasseaux and husband Stuart Gonzales of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Karen Kritzer of Crowley; and an only sister, Verline Brasseaux Meche, wife of Hillman Meche of Rayne.
Ervin had nine grandchildren, Kermit G. Helo III and wife Kendra of Gulfport, Mississippi; Kyle D. Helo and wife Desi of Crowley, Konstance Andrepont and husband Bryce of Eunice; Karl M. Helo and wife Mandy of Lafayette, Tiffany R. Habetz of Crowley; Dustin R. Habetz and wife Sacia of Crowley; Chad Michael Pourciau II and wife Molly of New Iberia; Mark Anthony Kritzer II and Bo Jacob Kritzer of Crowley.
Ervin also had 14 great-grandchildren, Miles, Dakota, Dustin II (Deuce), Klayton, Cora, Bradley, Alexis, Jayden, Zayden, Riley, Carter, Gabriel, Charlotte and Emma.
Ervin also had three great-great-grandchildren, Isaias, Mia and Geovany.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary “Onera” Meche Brasseaux, who passed away on July 10, 2012; and his parents, Remie and Melise Bearb Brasseaux.
Ervin retired from the United States Postal Service in July, 1995, after 34 years of service.
Ervin served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge in 1953.
Special thanks to the staff at Southwind Assisted Living Center, who made his living independently possible and enjoyable; Ervin always felt special, loved, and at home there. To the residents of Southwind, a very special and heartfelt thanks for being a part of his senior family. He enjoyed the companionship and comradery extended to him. His experiences there, with the daily rosary, eating-out activities and casino trips, made the last years of his life very happy and full.
Special thanks to Dr. Satinder Saini, Gretchen Zaunbrecher and the entire staff at Dr. Saini’s office for their genuine care, concern and accommodations made for many, many years. In Ervin’s opinion, there was no finer doctor than Dr. Saini.
Thanks also to the professionals at Professional Home Health, including Elizabeth Broussard, Sharon Rizzuto, and Eric Lambousy for their services to Ervin over the years.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Mary A. Maynard, 63, who died March 6, 2016, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Tuesday from 40 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Interment will be in Abshire Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Brandy Hayes and husband Kim of Crowley; three sons, Bobby Dale Leger and wife Starr of DeRidder, Chad David Leger of Crowley, and Jason Brock Leger and wife Ashley of Crowley; one sister, Margaret Maynard and wife Judy Abshire of Crowley; five brothers, Larry Maynard and wife Karen of Crowley, Bob Maynard and wife Lulu of Morse, Johnny Maynard and wife Tina of Thibodeaux, Chris Maynard of Crowley and Billy Maynard and companion Earline of Duson; seven grandchildren, Sarah Leger, Alyson Hearod, Kennedy Leger, Emma Hayes, Logan Meyers, Abigail Hayes, and Cassidi Leger; and three great-grandchildren.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland “Pop” and Margaret Weber Maynard; two sisters, Helen Maynard, and Gal Matthews; and one brother, Gerald “Goat” Maynard.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Rayne –– Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Carroll Lynn Boudreaux Stutes, 57, who died Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Rayne Guest Home, Rayne, LA.
Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Stutes of Rayne; one daughter, Ashley Stutes Seibold and husband, Cade, of Rayne; one sister, Mary Stoddard of Lake Charles; one brother, Charles Stoddard of Houma; four nieces, Carla Sue Lormand and Joe of Rayne, Sheila Richard of Rayne, Daphne Winters of Lake Charles, and Nicole Manuel of Norcross, GA; and two nephews, Don Boudreaux and Sheila of Sunset, and Todd Boudreaux and Janie of Houma.
She was preceded in death by father, Hampton Boudreaux, Sr.; mother, Ida Broussard Boudreaux; and one brother, Hampton Boudreaux, Jr..
A rosary was recited Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne, LA.
Friends were received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne.

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Faye Marie Patin announces her passing from this life on March 7, 2016, at the age of 81.
She was born in Iota to Rufus and Zelline Cormier Miller on Nov. 20, 1934. Faye was a medical assistant for Dr. Lister for many years. Faye loved her job, she also loved working in her yard, cooking, cleaning, traveling and visiting with family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Faye will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Faye is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Louis Patin Jr. of Gott’s Cove; one son, Scott Patin and wife Tina of Carencro; one brother, Gerald Miller and wife Brenda of Gott’s Cove; two sisters, Hazel Touchet and husband Herb of Jennings and Lucille Morvant of Gott’s Cove; and four wonderful grandchildren, Lindsey, Garrett, Hannah and Jenna.
Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Zelline Miller; two sons, Ricky Patin and Joel Patin; one brother, James “Jim” Miller; and two sisters, Mary Lou Beaubouef, Leona LeVrier.
Funeral services will be held at Miller French Baptist Church in Evangeline on Thursday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. with Brother Lewis Charrier and Brother Kevin Colson Miller officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Wednesday, March 9, from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The family request that her visitation resume on Thursday at Miller French Baptist Church beginning at 8 a.m. until the time of her service. Burial will follow her services in Miller French Cemetery.
Carrying Faye to her final resting place will be Chris Touchet, Dane Morvant, Keegan LeJeune, Wesley Witmer, Shane Miller and Russ Richard.
Honorary pallbearers will be her four grandchildren, Lindsey, Garrett, Hannah, Jenna and Wesley Witmer.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home, 511 N. Cutting Ave., Jennings, LA, (337) 824-4420.

Funeral Services will be held at a later day for Melvin L. Fontenot, 69, who passed away at his home in Rayne surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 12:45 P.M.
Survivors include his wife, Angela R. Fontenot; one Daughter, Christina Meche of Egan; one brother, Amay Fontenot, Jr. of Roberts Cove and one sister, Betty F. Spallino of Crowely; four grandchildren, Christopher Lee Meche, Nancy I. Istre, Jesse James Meche and Blaizyn Swearingen; three great-grandchildren, Alanna Istre, Hunter Istre and Aria Istre.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Amay and Beulah Fontenot, Sr.; one brother, James L. Fontenot.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Fontenot’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, LA (337) 334-3600, 900 E. Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel of Crowley for Curney M. Leger Sr., 74, who passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 4 p.m. in Crowley.
Br. Gerard Morgan, associate pastor of Assembly of God Church, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
The family has requested visitation to be held on Friday, March 11, at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. in the funeral home chapel in Crowley. Visitation will resume on Saturday, March 12, at 8 a.m. until time of services.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie Leger of Crowley; one son, Pacard and wife Melanie Newman of Crowley; one daughter, Debbie and husband Mark of Marksville; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Leger; one step-son, Patrick Guidry Jr. and Christina Broussard and her children, Bri’, Brooklyn, Terrell and Clyde, all of Tennessee; his grandchildren, Tillie, Eric, Angela, Courtney, Michael, Ashley, Blake and Jacob; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Curney was preceded in death by two sons, Curney M. Leger Jr. and Troy Leger; his parents, Rodney and Winnie Leger; two brothers, Shelton Leger and Aaron Leger; and one sister, Rudell L. Trahan.
Pallbearers for the service will be Michael Leger, Steven LeJeune, Jake Causey, Lance Morgan, Samuel Emerson, Ashley LeBlanc, Josh Morgan and Blake Deshotel.
Honorary pallbearers for the services will be Pacard Newman, Vincent Fusilier and Ronald Breaux.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Leger’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC- Crowley, (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of the arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Crowley for Sidney “Buster” Lognion, 79, who died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 10:29 a.m. at Golden Age Nursing Home in Welsh.
“Buster” was a native of Rayne and longtime resident of Crowley. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as a sign foreman. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and for many years enjoyed planting flowers, his garden and baking pies
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Sunday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
“Buster” is survived by one sister, Pat Martin and her husband Burnell of Crowley; one niece, Sandra Guillory of Lake Charles; and three great-nieces, Annette Habetz of Moss Bluff, Hailey Martin of Atlanta, Georgia, and Nadia Farke of Moss Bluff.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Estella Trahan Lognion; one sister, Dorothy L. Broussard; and one nephew, Darren Martin.
The family wishes the thank Golden Age Nursing home for their dedication and care of Mr. “Buster” these last five months.
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 Tuesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove for Elwin Jude Zaunbrecher, 58, who died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 1:52 p.m. at Oschner Hospital in New Orleans.
Fr. Paul Broussard, pastor of St. Leo IV Catholic Church, will officiate for the services with Fr. Joseph Tran, pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, con-celebrating.
The family requested visiting hours Monday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A rosary was recited Monday at 7 p.m. by Fr. Joseph Tran.
Burial will be in St. Leo IV Catholic Church Cemetery.
Elwin is survived by one brother, Eugen Zaunbrecher and wife Linda of Crowley; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lucy Cramer Zaunbrecher.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

The family and friends of Mazel M. Lege are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on March 13, 2016, at the age of 76.
Mazel was born in Gueydan to Louis Abshire and Lucy Hebert Abshire on April 18, 1939. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking blackberry pies for her family. Mazel loved to read, play Yahtzee and any kind of card games. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mazel is survived by her two sons, Matthews Lege of Morse and Mark Lege (fiancée Brandy) of Morse; three daughters, Pat Perry (Steve) of Crowley, Charlene Nolan of Morse and Christine Maynard (Ronnie) of Morse; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mazel was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lucy Abshire; her beloved husband, Jo Jo Lege; one brother, Manson Abshire; four sisters, Effie Adams, Doris Libersat, Louise Simon and Evelyn Bertrand; and one son-in-law, Russell Nolan.
Funeral services will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan on Wednesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. with Reverend Woody Gunnels officiating. Burial will follow in the Gueydan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan on Tuesday, March 15, from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume on Wednesday at 8 a.m. until the time of her funeral service.
Carrying Mazel to her final resting place will be Caleb Maynard, Cade Sonnier, Brady Lege, Kenny Lege, Clint Henry and Jeremy Suire.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lafayette for Juliana Kathryn Gerami, 18, who died on Sunday, March 13, 2016.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Reverend F. Hampton Davis III will be the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Reverend Monsignor Robert Angelle (her great-uncle) will concelebrate. Lectors will be Carla Listi Gerami (her godmother) and Heidi Gielen Viator. Giftbearers will be Samantha Rivero and Malika Broussard.
Survivors include her parents, Glenn Gerami and Tracey Gielen; her siblings, Cody Gielen and wife Nicole Denning Gielen, Annelise Gerami and Joseph Gerami; her nephew, John Charles Gielen; her maternal grandparents, John Dan and Peggy Angelle Gielen; her paternal grandparents, Gerald and Barbara Foreman Gerami; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Juliana was born in Lafayette on June 19, 1997. She attended St. Genevieve Catholic School and graduated with honors from Teurlings Catholic High School in 2015, where she was very involved in Campus Ministry, Music Ministry and Speech and Debate.
Juliana also participated in multiple school plays where she portrayed “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast which was her last major role. Juliana was a true “Belle” in her own life. She loved animals, reading, singing and had a zest for life. She had an unmatched love for God and all His creation! She will best be remembered for her colorful spirit and vivacious personality, spreading joy and love wherever she went. She will be deeply missed, but always lovingly remembered.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Robichaux, Hagan Calais, Hunter Mansour, Grant Gerami, Noah Segura, Tucker Dunand, Adam Gachassin and Todd Gerald Gardiner.
A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. by Rev. Hampton Davis in the funeral home.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Martin & Castille’s Downtown location and on Wednesday the family will join everyone at St. Genevieve Catholic Church at 10 a.m. to celebrate Juliana’s life.
For those preferring memorial contributions, the family suggests they be made in memory of Juliana Kathryn Gerami to the Community Foundation, 1035 Camelia Blvd., Ste. 100, Lafayette, La 70508.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille-Downtown-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311, is in charge of the arrangements.

His lord said unto him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Matthew 25:21.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 18, at 1 p.m. at Maxie Gospel Tabernacle in Maxie for Rev. Roy John Kibodeaux Sr., 80, who died on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
Visitation will be held at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, with a special worship service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at Maxie Gospel Tabernacle on Friday, March 18, from 9 a.m. until the start of services.
Interment will be in Abshire Cemetery in Kaplan.
Rev. Kibodeaux was a good and generous man who devoted his life to serving the Lord and those around him. He founded The Welcome House shelter, which provides Christian-based services to homeless men, women and families. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of Kiwanis International for many years.
In 1988, he was named the Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Crowley Chamber of Commerce, and throughout his life he received numerous awards for his humanitarian service to the citizens of Crowley and Acadia Parish.
He is survived by his wife, Ienaise Myers Kibodeaux of Crowley; two daughters, Kathy Duncan and husband Shea of Crowley and Debbie Comeaux of North Carolina; three sons, Roy John Kibodeaux Jr. and Troy Kibodeaux, both of Crowley, and Chet Kibodeaux and wife Liz of Houston, Texas; one step-son, Val Smith and wife Sharon of Crowley; two sisters, Edna Gautreaux and Margery Hawkins, both of Crowley; one brother, Andrus Kibodeaux of Carencro; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Rev. Kibodeaux was preceded in death by his parents, John and Andrea Cormier Kibodeaux; one son, Sammy Kibodeaux; one sister, Alice Kibodeaux; one brother, Louis Kibodeaux; three step-sons, Kevin Smith, Wesley Ardoin and Willard John Suire; and one son-in-law, Dennis Comeaux.
Services will be led by Rev. Sigmund Richard and Rev. Stacey Miller.
Pallbearers will be Troy Kibodeaux, R.J. Kibodeaux, Sigmund Richard, Chet Kibodeaux, Kendell Kibodeaux, Wayne Welsh, Gil Padgett and Charles McDowell. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Francis, Joe Freeland and Larry Regan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Welcome House, 24292 Crowley-Eunice Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, Louisiana, 70526, 337-783-3313.

Ralph Leroy Cowen, 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Crowley. He was born Sept. 5, 1919, in Midland to Ralph Richard and Margaret Pearl Cowen. He was married for 67 years to the love of his life, Katharine Jenkins Cowen, of Crowley and together they traveled all around the U.S. in their RV and then to Europe, China and Australia. Ralph enjoyed entertaining friends and family, reading, hunting, baking pies and cookies, boiling crawfish, among many other interests.
He graduated from Crowley High School in 1936 and then attended LSU, from which he graduated in 1940 with a B.S. Degree in Agronomy. While at LSU, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and participated in the purchase of the first Mike the Tiger by donating 25 cents. He was an avid LSU tiger fan attending home football games until he was in his 80’s. He enrolled as an advanced student in ROTC and was granted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Upon graduation he entered the army and served in field artillery and saw service overseas in the European Theatre as a convoy officer.
As a farmer, he grew rice and soybeans as well as raising cattle and quarter horses in the Midland area for 30 years (1946-1976). He was President of the Louisiana Rice Festival in 1956 and Farmer of the Year in 1972. He served as President of the Acadia Cattlemen’s Association, President of the Louisiana Rice Council and vice-president and board member of the Rice Council for Market Development. He served as a member of the Louisiana Rice Promotion Board, the Parish Farm Bureau, Acadia Rice Growers Association, Crowley Chamber of Commerce, agricultural development consultant for the Anheuser-Busch to Brazil, South America; and was on the feasibility study team for Hawaiian Agronomics in Indonesia. He was also a delegate to the 1974 Louisiana Constitutional Convention.
Ralph enjoyed participating in the Crowley Rotary Club for 50 years, serving as President in 1970-1971 and as Governor of District 620 in 1981-1982. He was a board member of the Crowley American Legion Hospital and a lifelong member of V.F.W Post# 6720.
Growing up he was an Eagle Scout and a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Crowley serving in many areas such as chairman of the administrative board, board of trustees, a member of the pastor-parish relations committee, and taught adult Sunday school.
He is preceded in death by his wife Katharine Jenkins Cowen; sister, Vera Mae Buchannan; brother, Henry Cowen; mother, Margaret Pearl Cowen and his father Ralph Richard Cowen.
He is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, “Kay” Katharine Keigley of Pensacola, Florida, “Libby” Elizabeth and James Adams of Houston, Texas, Martha and Walter Higgins of Ship Bottom New Jersey, and Ann and Joel Marroquin of Houston; 11 grandchildren, David (Carri) Keigley, Brian (Ashley) Keigley, Laura (Christian) Savoie, Scott (Melanie) Adams, Karen Rocha, Richard (Margaret) Higgins, Cory Higgins, Rebecca (Brian) Nealis, Matthew Higgins, Neil Marroquin and Erica Marroquin; 16 great-grandchildren, Lucas, Jordan, Grace and Tristan Keigley; Toler and Stella Keigley; Alex Savoie; Wren, Callan and Davis Adams; Gavin and Kylie Rocha; Christian and Callie Higgins; Colin and Nolan Nealis.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. A reception will start at noon prior to the funeral service Friday, March 18, at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Crowley, LA. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 321 E 3rd Street, Crowley, LA, 70526.
The family would like to thank his church family, Leona Spell, all of his caregivers, the staff of Southwind Assisted Living and Lamm Hospice for their compassionate care of our father. The family would also like to recognize Alexis Tall for his many years of service and friendship.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

A Mass of Christian burial for Verda Ann LeJeune Andrepont of Basile will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Iota on Tuesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. with Father Jude Thierry officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Monday, March 21, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. The family request that visitation resume on Tuesday, March 22, beginning at 8 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.
Verda was born in Egan on Nov. 2, 1917, to Mark LeJeune and Maria Leger LeJeune. She was called from this life on March 14, 2016.
Verda graduated from St. Francis High School in 1935, then she went on to attend Spencer Business College. In 1961 Verda graduated with her Practical Nursing degree from T.H. Harris in Opelousas. Verda worked for Jennings American Legion Hospital, Calcasieu Parish Health Unit and Acadia Parish Health Unit, where she was affectionately known as “Andy” by her co-workers. In her spare time, Verda enjoyed crocheting, flowers, and gardening. She was also a member of the St. Augustine Ladies Altar Society in Basile.
Verda is survived by her three children, Earline Oliver of Egan, Gene Andrepont of Nederland, Texas, and Wayne Andrepont and wife Mary of Port Arthur, Texas; eight grandchildren, Darla Webb and husband Kenny of Egan, William “Billy” Oliver and wife Sonya of T-Mamou, Deborah Murrell and husband Jeff of Egan, Rhoda Roy and husband Roderick of Lyons Point, David Oliver and wife Jennifer of Egan, Shane Andrepont and wife Lee of Kingwood, Texas, Tammy Andrepont of Scott, and Wendy Mazet and husband Jean-Luc of Austin, Texas; 25 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Charlisa Dupaquier of Mandeville.
Verda is now rejoicing in heaven with her parents, Mark and Maria Leger LeJeune; her beloved husband of 44 years, Rufus J. Andrepont; eight brothers, Elmo, Henry, Francis, Hugh, Myles, Larry Joe, Ray and Carl LeJeune; four sisters, Wava Mouton, Mertrice Regan, Lois Cooper and Patricia Bullard; one son-in-law, William “Bill” Oliver; and one daughter-in-law, Jane Dupre Andrepont.
The family request that if anyone would like to make a memorial contribution in Verda’s name to please do so to either: St. Francis School, 490 St. Joseph Ave., Iota, LA 70543 or Alzheimer’s Association of Louisiana, 3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 902, Metairie, LA 70002.
To extend online condolences, please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Lester Fontenot Jr. 42, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 20, in the Miguez Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Dardar officiating.
Burial will be in the Iota Cemetery. Funeral home visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. Sunday until time of services.
Mr. Fontenot died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at his residence in Gonzales.
Mr. Fontenot was a native of Evangeline and a resident of Gonzales where he was a board operator for a chemical plant. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana College in Alexandria. He played on the college baseball team for four years. He also played baseball for the Alexandria Aces from 1994-1996. He loved baseball, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family as well as his work family.
Survivors include his fiancé, Andre Simar and her children, Alec, Dawson, Elyse and Blair Wallace; his adoptive father, Jeff Moore and wife Stacy; sister, Dolores Crader and husband Tony of Basile, two step-sisters, Megan Moore of Lafayette, Kaitlin Lail of Milton; two brothers, Gene Fontenot of Basile, Robert Fontenot and wife Sarah of Evangeline, and two step-brothers, Brandon Moore of Lafayette and Hunter Lail of Milton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Edna Dietz Fontenot.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.

Noah Abshire Jr. was born in Crowley, on Aug. 11, 1932, to Noah Abshire Sr. and Girsay Stout Abshire.
He was called to his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2016.
Noah proudly severed in the United States Air Force. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing Gospel music. Noah was an avid member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. He also loved to go dove hunting. Noah was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all, especially his devoted family.
Noah is survived by his five daughters, Bonnie Evelyn Jungerberg of San Francisco, California, June Marie Johnson of Pearland, Texas, Loretta Broussard of Orange, Texas, Rhonda Wiatrek of Austin, Texas, and Jenna Beach of Orange, Texas; one sister, Mary Douget of Crowley; one brother-in-law, Lonie Douget of Crowley; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Noah was preceded in death by parents, Noah and Girsay Abshire Sr.; and his beloved wife, Josie Lott Abshire.
Funeral services for Noah Abshire, 83, of Jennings, will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 23, at 10 a.m. with Reverend Doré Langley officiating.
Visitation will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 22, from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 23, at 8 a.m. until the time of his service.
Noah will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery with full Military Rites.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings.
The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in his memory.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. for Daniel Nicholas “Nappy” Landry, 90, of Rayne in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne. Father Samuel Fontana, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will serve as celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 Mausoleum in Rayne.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Landry passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at 5:15 p.m. in the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings.
A native and lifelong resident of Rayne, Mr. Landry was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served his country honorably as a member of The Greatest Generation, and he was presented with a Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in combat. He was later a faithful member of American Legion.
Mr. Landry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he lived out his faith as a member of Knights of Columbus, as a loving father and husband, and as an honest businessman. Mr. Landry was owner and operator of Landry’s Feed Store in Rayne and Crowley for over 60 years.
Lovingly known as “Nappy” to all who knew him, Mr. Landry enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors and barbecuing. His greatest joy in life was spending time with and caring for his family.
Survivors include his wife of over 65 years, Cecile Dischler Landry of Rayne; sons, Daniel N. Landry Jr. and wife Alice of Rayne and Kenneth Landry of Rayne; daughter, Mary Claire Landry Ledlow and husband John of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother, Reverend Oneil Landry of Centerville; and grandchildren, Sarah Lucille Landry of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Emily Claire Landry of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Mr. Landry in death were his parents, Ovide U. Landry and Marie Privat Landry; and brother, Kenneth Landry.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

Funeral services will be held for Donald J. Lavergne, 53, at 2 p.m.. on Wednesday, March 23, at Duhon Funeral Home, LLC, Crowley, Chapel with Pastor Berl Adams officiating.
The family is requesting visitation begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, until 10 p.m. and resume on Wednesday, at 8 a.m. until just prior to the service time.
Interment will follow the service and will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Lavergne passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Mr. Lavergne, a lifelong resident of Crowley, worked for many years as an auto mechanic in the Crowley area. He enjoyed cooking, loved putting together and collecting “model cars” and spending time with his family and friends.
Donald is survived by his son, Donald Coffey; one step-daughter, Misty Boatman of Iowa; one step-son, Chris Boatman of Iowa; one grandson; his brother, Rives Lavergne Sr. of Crowley; sister, Cathy Hanks and husband Conrad of Crowley; three godchildren; two nieces; two nephews; six great-nephews and five great nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rives Lavergne and Roseline Navarre Lavergne.
Pallbearers will be Blake Hanks, Daniel Thibodeaux, Rives Lavergne Jr., Joseph Credeur, Gage Cormier and Lawrence “Pieo” Navarre.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hayven Credeur, Kobe Davis and Kaven Davis.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC, Crowley, LA, (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.