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Ronnie Lynn Guidry

Tue, 08/01/2017 - 9:42am

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

RAYNE - Funeral services for Ronnie Lynn Guidry, 60, of Duson, were held on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne.
Father Christopher Cambre, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rayne, officiated. Interment followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2, Rayne.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 12:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Visitation continued on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Ronnie passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, in his Duson residence.
Survivors include his daughter, Amy Guidry DeRouen and husband Jared of Rayne; son, Jason Lloyd Guidry and wife Mary of Evangeline; sisters, Carolyn Menard and husband Larry of Rayne, Peggy Trahan and husband Paul of Sunset, and Jenny Higginbotham and husband Larry of Duson; brothers, Ken Guidry and wife Lyn of Rayne, John Guidry and wife Denise of Rayne, David Guidry and wife Tessa of Rayne, Mark Guidry and wife Lisa of Rayne, Richard “Ricky” Guidry and wife Barbara of Many, Terry Guidry of Rayne, and Tom Guidry and wife Renee of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Jasmine Guidry, Hailey Guidry, Avery Guidry, Abigale DeRouen, Hayden DeRouen; and Rylee Reagan and sister-in-law, Jennifer Guidry.
Preceding Ronnie in death were his twin brother, Randy Guidry; parents, Lloyd and Beulah Boudreaux Guidry, and John Harry Guidry Sr. and Mildred Guidry; and grandparents, Ulysse and Aldophina Caillier Guidry.
Ken Guidry, Carolyn Menard and John Guidry served as lectors for the service.
Serving as pallbearers were Ken Guidry, John Guidry, Mark Guidry, David Guidry, Terry Guidry and Larry Menard.
Named as honorary pallbearer was Richard “Ricky” Guidry.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Charlotte Toups Milton

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 5:15pm

CROWLEY

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Charlotte Toups Milton, 54, who died Monday, July 31, 2017 at 6:20 a.m. in Crowley surrounded by her loving family after a long, valiant fight with cancer.
Charlotte was a devoted Catholic and felt a particular closeness to the Virgin Mary. She worked with children for over ten years at St. Michael Catholic School and truly loved her work there. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Fr. Mikel Polson, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services with Fr. Marshall Boulet concelebrating. The family requests visiting hours Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited Tuesday by Deacon Dan Didier at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 33 years, Greg Milton of Crowley; one daughter, Allison Milton Gary and her husband Blaine of Rayne; one son, Nicholas Milton of Crowley; two grandchildren, Avery Jane Gary and Fisher Joseph Gary; one sister Patricia Toups Helo and husband Robert of Crowley; one brother, Dale Lyons and his wife Melody of Erath; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Dolores Hargrave Toups; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Amanthe Toups and her maternal grandparents, Eustice and Gladys Hargrave.
Pallbearers will be Blaine Gary, Robert Helo, Andre’ Doguet, Seth Abshire, Mark Jones and Steve Lambousy; honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Milton, Dale Lyons and Kevin Flash.
Charlotte’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Deborah Johnson and her nurse, Connie Taylor, for their years of care during her cancer treatments. Also, many thanks to the staff of Heart of Hospice, particularly her nurse, Amy Faul.
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.

Joseph Ray Trumps

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:07pm

CROWLEY

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Joseph Ray Trumps, 75 who died July 31, 2017 in Crowley.
Fr. Danny Tesvich, S.J. will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to the time of service. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Estherwood Cemetery.
He is survived by three daughters, Karen Trumps of Maurice, Sandra Trumps of Rayne, and Tracy Gautreaux of Rayne; one son, Kenneth Ray Trumps of Crowley; one step-son, Matthew Shepard; three sisters, Florine Trumps, Mable Trumps, and Mary Burleigh; two brothers, George Trumps, Sr., and Cajun Trumps; three grandchildren, Joshua Trumps, Leah Marie Trumps, and Cody Myers; and three great-grandchildren, Braden, Adriana, and Bryson.
Mr. Trumps is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Dyson Trumps; one son, Christopher Trumps, his parents, George and Ella Leblanc Trumps, Sr.; one grandson, Trey Leger; and one granddaughter, Tabatha Leger.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Mark Frederick Beslin

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:02pm

RAYNE

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Mark Frederick Beslin, 60, who died Saturday July 29, 2017 at residence surrounded by his family in Rayne.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum in Rayne.
Fr. Kevin Bordelon, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Deacon Tim Ledet with St. Joseph Catholic Church, family friend will also be helping with the services.
Survivors include wife, Renee’ Buller Beslin of Rayne, two daughters, Jennifer Beslin Richard and husband Dr. Charles “Chad” Richard of Carencro, Margaret Beslin of Rayne, son, Mark Frederick “Rick” Beslin, II and wife Mary Carriere Beslin of Lafayette, five grandchildren, Charlotte Richard, Elizabeth Richard, Amie Beslin, Ty Beslin, Beau-Michael Beslin, parents Judge Denald Beslin and Claire Arceneaux Beslin of Rayne, four sisters, Anne Beslin Credeur and husband Stephen Credeur of Lafayette, Denise Beslin Trahan and husband John Trahan of Rayne, Jeanne Beslin Walk and husband Frank “Woody” Walk, Jr. of New Orleans, Judge Marie Elise “M’Elise” Trahan and husband Judge John Trahan of Crowley, three brothers, Matthew “Matt” Beslin and wife Christine Beslin of Rayne, John Jude Beslin and wife Cynthia Beslin of Rayne, Luke Beslin and wife Dr. Maria “Chary” Beslin of Rayne, father-in-law, Charles Buller of Lake Charles, brother-in-law, Ben Buller and wife Amelia Hay Buller of Lake Charles, sister-in-law, Regina Buller of Lake Charles, Long time friend, Bertha Jones of Rayne, numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Fabiola Halphen Beslin and Walter “Tye” Beslin, maternal grandparents, Maxime Hebert Arceneaux and Ulysse Arceneaux, Mother-in-law, Margaret Sonnier Buller.
Mark retired from Louisiana State Probation & Parole after serving 33plus years of a long successful career. He was notorious for his spontaneous road trips, and love of beignets, and the founder of “Breakfast Club” with his grandchildren who affectionately called him POP. Mark was a die hard Rajun Cajun Fan, and liked watching Judge Judy. He was member and past Grand Knight of the Knight of Columbus in Rayne.
Mark’s family would like to give a special thanks to Louisiana Oncology specifically to Dr. Gene Brierre and St. Joseph Hospice, particularly Jamie and Caitlyn.
A Rosary will be prayed Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
At the family’s request, visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Monday July 31, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday August 1, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

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Mon, 07/31/2017 - 2:29pm

Ira Alexander Smith

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 2:14pm

LAFAYETTE

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 31, 2017 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette for Ira Alexander Smith Jr., age 79, who died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Carpenter House in Lafayette.
Entombment will be in Fountain Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Reverend Steve LeBlanc, Pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church, will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eula “Nomie” Smith; his daughter, Stephanie Ann Smith; his son, Brian A. Smith; a daughter in law, Toni Smilow Smith; two brothers, Rufus “Rookie” Lormand and wife Penny and Jimmy Lormand; and three grandchildren, Max, Alex, and Logan Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Smith, Sr. and Nuna Mae Carmouche Smith; two sisters, Ruby Huber and Janell Smith; and one brother, Warren Richard.
A native of Beaumont, Texas and a Lafayette resident, Mr. Smith was a veteran of military service and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was retired having been a salesman with Kemp Engineering for over 40 years. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council # 8901, and was very active in his church, St. Pius X Catholic Church. He loved golf, computers, was a Saints fan, and loved and lived for his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
Pallbearers will be Max Smith, Alex Smith, Logan Smith, Brian Smith, Thad Bertrand, and Derrick Daigle.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille’s SOUTHSIDE location on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 8 a.m. until time of service.
A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be prayed Sunday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ira A. Smith, Jr.’s name to St. Pius X Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 80489, Lafayette, LA 70598.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Smith family to all of the staff of The Carpenter House in Lafayette for their compassionate support and care.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811

Breaux, Theriot exchange wedding vows

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 12:16pm

Couple to reside in Cankton following wedding trip to Austin, Texas

CANKTON

Sydney E’lise Breaux of Rayne and Cameron Elliot Theriot of Cankton were united in holy matrimony on Friday, July 14, at the beautiful St. John Berchmans Roman Catholic Church in Cankton.
Msgr. Russell J. Harrington officiated the 7 p.m. double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Alan and Shelley Breaux of Rayne. She is the granddaughter of Bonnie Fontenot and the late Verlin Fontenot, and of the late Bradley and Ura Breaux.
She is a 2016 graduate of Louisiana State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
The groom is the son of Elliot and Arlette Theriot of Cankton. His maternal grandparents are Gerald and Shirley Credeur of Cankton, and his paternal grandparents are Verna Theriot and the late Stonie Theriot of Carencro.
He is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in 2016.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was gorgeous in a classic ivory tulle ball gown. The bodice featured an elegant pattern of scrolled lace that beautifully complimented the gown’s illusion cap sleeves and chapel train. The dress was finished with a wide grosgrain sash adorned at the center with an opulent medallion of heavy crystal and pearl beading.
The bride paired her gown with a royal length fingertip veil and blusher with intricate beading.
Sydney carried a beautiful bouquet of hydrangeas, mini Gerber daisies, brunia berries, lisianthus, snow on the mountain, Queen Anne’s Lace and snowflake roses, all in shades of white, with hints of seeded eucalyptus and blue thistle. It was hand-tied with traditional burlap and satin ribbon with an intricate pearl design on the handle that highlighted the bride’s treasured locket from her late Godfather Benji, and the bouquet was finished with her “Maw Maw Breaux’s” rosary.
In keeping with tradition, the bride’s paternal grandmother’s rosary served as “something old,” while the bride’s wedding gown was “something new.” A penny given to her by her maid of honor was “something borrowed,” and her garter was “something blue.
Katie David, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Karlie Shingleton and Kallie Shingleton, friends of the bride, and Kamrie Breaux, godchild of the bride.
The bride’s attendants were clad in short marine-colored chiffon dresses embellished with luminous pearls and sparkling crystals that created lovely face-framing collars.
They carried wreath bouquets of sunflowers, Viking chrysantheums, blue thistle and seeded eucalyptus hand-tied with natural burlap.
The groom wore a boutonnière that matched the bride’s bouquet and was created from mini Gerber daisies, snowflake roses and snow on the mountain finished with seeded eucalyptus and hand-tied with natural burlap twine.
Ross Prejean, friend of the groom, served as best man.
Standing as groomsmen were Austin Nolan, friend of the groom, and Bradley Breaux, brother of the bride.
The groomsmen wore boutonnières of blue thistle and seeded eucalyptus hand-tied with natural burlap twine.
Evann Bradleigh Vienne, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl.
For her daughter’s special day, the mother of the bride, the former Shelley Fontenot, selected a champagne-colored gown with a sequined empire waist bodice that flowed into a pleated skirt with a sash belt. The dress featured a crew neckline and three-quarter illusion sleeves and was finished with a hidden back zipper.
The mother of the groom, the former Arlette Theriot, chose a navy lace chiffon pant set featuring an open-front three-quarter sleeve jacket with ruched cuffs, a cascading hemline and lace detail along the shoulders. It was paired with a sleeveless shell with a round neckline embellished with beadwork in the same style as the jacket. Flowing chiffon pants with a draped front and flare legs completed the ensemble.
The mothers wore non-traditional shoulder corsages of Viking chrysanthemums, seeded eucalptus and blue thistle tied with natural burlap and twine bows.
The fathers of the couple wore matching boutonnières.
Selected scriptures were read by Kayla Breaux, godmother of the bride, and Mona Vienne, aunt of the bride.
Following the ceremony, family and friends joined the newlywed couple for a reception at the Rayne Ballroom in Rayne.
The bride’s three-tiered wedding cake was made of almond-flavored cake with coconut and raspberry fillings. The top and bottom tiers were decorated with ivory buttercream icing embellished with scrollwork and gold beads, and the middle tier was navy blue adorned with gold fleurs de lis. The confection was crowned with a “Mr. and Mrs.” cake topper and was served by Kayla Fontenot Breaux, the bride’s maternal aunt and godmother.
One tier of the groom’s yellow cake was tinted red and the other was tinted black to reflect the colors of ULL. The lemon-filled confection was iced in ivory frosting trimmed with red and black piping in a ULL theme and was served by the groom’s godmother, Lisa Kaldis.
On the evening prior to the wedding, the parents of the groom hosted a 7 p.m. rehearsal dinner at Cankton City Hall.
Following a wedding trip to Austin, Texas, the couple will reside in Cankton.

Crowley’s new royalty

Mon, 07/31/2017 - 12:02pm

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque New Crowley royalty was selected Saturday night at the 81st Annual Miss Crowley Pageant held at the ...

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Donna Faye Roy Cormier

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 1:51pm

EGAN

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Donna Faye Roy Cormier, 44, who died July 25, 2017, in Egan.
Rev. James Townley, pastor of First Pentecostal Church of Jennings, will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to the time of service. Interment will be in Estherwood Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Rechelle Coleman (Brody) of Iota, Samantha Cormier (Justin) of Lake Charles and Amy Cormier (Adam) of Egan; one son, Johnathan Cormier (Elissa) of Jennings; her mother, Gail Cormier Deshotel (James) of Egan; one sister, Michelle Roy (Keith) of Morse; three brothers, Randall Roy (Tina) of Iota, Daniel Roy (Mel) of Scott and Christopher Roy of Crowley; and 10 grandchildren, Holden, Gabbie, Austyn, Jaxson, Abbi, Brylan, Peyton, Teylon, Liberty and Eeston.
Donna is preceded in death by her father, Joseph J. Roy; and one brother, Richard Roy.
Pallbearers will be Johnathan Cormier, Daniel Roy, James Deshotel, Brody Coleman, Adam Trahan, and Rodney Cormier.
Honorary pallbearers Johnathan Cormier Sr., and Brian Cormier.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Gregory Conrad Gossen

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 9:38am

Thursday, July 27, 2017

ROBERTS COVE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Gregory Conrad Gossen, 59, of Rayne will be celebrated on Friday, July 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Leo IV Catholic Church, Roberts Cove. Father Paul Broussard, Pastor of St. Leo IV Catholic Church, will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Leo IV Catholic Cemetery, Roberts Cove.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, July 28, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

Greg passed away on Tuesday, July 25, in a Lafayette hospital.

Born in Crowley, Greg lived in Roberts Cove for many years before making Rayne his home. He was a faithful member of St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus.

Greg worked for Winn Dixie/City Facilities for 32 years as a refrigeration technician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, and he was a devoted LSU and Dallas Cowboys fan. An excellent cook, Greg's family and friends looked forward to holidays when he would provide delicious deep-fried turkey and smoked brisket.

Greg was most of all a family man. Spending time with and caring for his family was his greatest joy.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Lisa DesOrmeaux Gossen of Rayne; children, Rachel Gossen and husband, Eric Bollich of Austin, Texas, Claire Gossen of Scott, Catherine Gossen and wife, Brittni Duhon of New Iberia, Gregory Conrad Gossen II and wife, Taylor of Crowley, Leigh Ann Cooper and husband, Cheyenne of Silsbee, Texas, Lance Meyer of Rayne, and Julie Meyer of Rayne; sisters, Sister Theresa Gossen of San Antonio, Texas, Beverly Heikamp and husband, Frank, Sr. of Roberts Cove, Yvonne Guidry of Rayne, Dianne Istre and husband, Winfred of Rayne, Donna Hoffpauir and husband, Greg of Basille, Nicholas Gossen and wife, Ann of Ebenezer, and Byron J. Gossen of Roberts Cove; godchildren, David Guidry, Michelle Hoffpauir and Jennifer Guillory; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceding Greg in death were his parents, Raymond Nicholas Gossen and Henrietta Habetz Gossen; daughter, Kate Louise Gossen; and brother-in-law, Michael J. Guidry.

Serving as pallbearers are Gregory Conrad Gossen, II, Matthew Harrell, Lance Meyer, David Guidry, Stephen Didier, and Byron Gossen. Honorary pallbearers are David DesOrmeaux, Keith DesOrmeaux, Nicholas Gossen, Frank Heikamp Sr. and WInfred Istre.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.