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On the evening of Saturday, July 1, Albert John Harrington, 74, of Estherwood, left us to find a home that better suited his needs. He sought to be reunited with those who had gone before him, his parents; Hilton and Zula Miers Harrington; his beloved brother, Walter and the brother who was gone many years before him, Melvin. He joined his niece, Angela and his nephew/godson Joshua. We believe he was greeted by the many people he served and ministered to for over 50 years as a pharmacist, as well as a grateful nation he served in Vietnam. We also believe he was greeted with peals of laughter: he loved laughter and could not help sharing his gift as a humorist, even if it meant bypassing the ‘filters’ that most of us have. He could not help himself. He would want you to forgive him. Finally, we firmly believe that he was greeted by Our Lord, who brought him to his new home: somewhere with a Holly Beach breeze and an invitation to dine with the Royal Family.
Those of us who remain will always smile and shake our heads when we tell Albert-stories: his sister; Janeth, his brothers; Gerald, Allen and Russell, his sister-in-law; Merlie; his former sister-in-law, Nellie; his nephew; Jonas and his wife Tonia; his nieces; Lauri, Deidre and her husband Paul, Christie, Amy, Brandy, Nicole and her husband Richard; his great-nephews, Hunter and Holden; his great-nieces, Ashleigh and Georgia; god-children, Russell, Eva, Trevor and Amy; his adopted godson Ric; and all his friends and co-workers over the years. We all loved him, we loved him fiercely.
If you can, join us for a memorial mass to be held on Sunday, July 9, at St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, 552 Main Street, Cankton, at two in the afternoon. Albert did not want much fuss about all of this, but there will be a small reception after the Mass so we can share some of those Albert-stories. We are grateful to the staff at Jennings American Legion Hospital and his doctors, who were so good to him.
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.

RAYNE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Thad John “Mushy” Berken, 46, of Rayne, was celebrated on Monday, July 3, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne.
Father Christopher Cambre, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served as celebrant.
Entombment follow edin St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum.
Visitation was held on Sunday, July 2, from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Visitation continued on Monday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mushy, as he was know to all his friends and family, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, in a Lafayette hospital.
Survivors include his mother, Brenda Credeur Smith of Rayne; son, Brendall John Berken of Rayne; brothers, Eric John Berken of Rayne, Reginald John Berken and wife Trisha of Iota, and Reinhard John Berken Jr. of Crowley; sisters, Wendy LaPointe and husband John of Rayne, Julie Morton and husband Wayne of Crowley, and Yvette Arceneaux of Scott; step-brother, Blaine Smith and wife Regina of Crowley; and step-sister, Alyssa Simoneaux and husband Kevin of Iota. Mushy is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his father, Reinhard John Berken Sr.; step-father, Bob John Smith; brother, Alex “Petie” Bertrand Jr; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Credeur; and paternal grandparents, Caspar and Thecla Berken.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Thad John “Mushy” Berken, 46, of Rayne will be celebrated on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne. Father Christopher Cambre, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne, will serve as celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum, Rayne.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m.. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
Mushy, as he was know to all his friends and family, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in a Lafayette hospital.
Survivors include his mother, Brenda Credeur Smith of Rayne; son, Brendall John Berken of Rayne; brothers, Eric John Berken of Rayne, Reginald John Berken and wife, Trisha of Iota, and Reinhard John Berken, Jr. of Crowley; sisters, Wendy LaPointe and husband, John of Rayne, Julie Morton and husband, Wayne of Crowley, and Yvette Arceneaux of Scott; step-brother, Blaine Smith and wife, Regina of Crowley; and step-sister, Alyssa Simoneaux and husband, Kevin of Iota. Mushy is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his father, Reinhard John Berken, Sr.; step-father, Bob John Smith; brother, Alex “Petie” Bertrand, Jr; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Credeur; and paternal grandparents, Caspar and Thecla Berken.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.
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