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Chaisson, Duplechain exchange wedding vows

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 10:24am

Couple joined in Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Genevieve Catholic Church

LAFAYETTE

Julie Renee Chaisson and Thomas Ryan Duplechain, both of Lafayette, were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at the beautiful St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lafayette on Friday, Oct. 7.
Fr. Gilbert Dutel officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Don J. and Marlene Chaisson of Crowley. She is the granddaughter of Leo and Goldie Bergeron of Abbeville and the late Easton and Ella Chaisson of Crowley.
Julie graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish before attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is presently employed with Andrus, Boudreaux, Landry and Coussan in Lafayette as a closing secretary.
The prospective groom is the son of Robert and Vickie Duplechain Sr. of Port Barre. He is the grandson of Betty Stelly and the late Floyd Stelly and Helen Duplechain and the late George Duplechain Jr., all of Port Barre.
Thomas is a graduate of Port Barre High School and La. Technical College at Lafayette, and he holds a Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate from Bristow Academy. He is currently employed by The Wood Group Co. as an offshore production hand.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gorgeous in an elegant A-line gown of soft champagne tulle featuring a modified sweetheart satin neckline and cap sleeves. The illusion front and keyhole back bodice was covered with embroidery and beading made of rhinestones, pearls, Swarovski crystals and sequins. The back of the skirt was adorned with embroidery and beading that cascaded down the train.
The bride paired her gown with a single layer fingertip veil edged with delicate beading and vintage-inspired cluster earrings.
She carried a hand-held bouquet of white hydrangeas, gardenias, champagne roses and seeded eucalyptus with touch of bay leaf foliage.
In keeping with tradition, she carried, tucked in her bouquet, a small handkerchief that had belonged to her maternal great-great-grandmother and been loaned to her by her mother as “something old” and “something borrowed.” Her wedding dress was “something new,” while her traditional garter was “something blue.”
Lisa Chaisson Breaux, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, with Kari Habbit and Brittany Hodges, friends of the bride, serving as bridesmaids.
The bridal attendants were clad in long, flowy sheath gowns of forest green crinkle chiffon that featured halter bodices and belted waists, and they carried hand-held bouquets of white hydrangeas and greenery.
Robert “Bobby” Duplechain Jr., brother of the groom, fulfilled the duties of best man. Standing as groomsmen were Mark Duplechain, brother of the groom, and Chuck Stelly, cousin of the groom.
Mallory Breaux, godchild of the bride, and Lane Duplechain, nephew of the groom, served as flower girl and ring bearer, respectively.
Ushers were Brad Duplechain, cousin of the groom, and Marcos Rangel, friend of the groom.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Jodi Bollich.
Selected scriptures were read by Kelly Wahl and Molly Duplechain, and offertory gifts were presented by Darlene Duhon and Mitch LaHaye.
Following the wedding, family and friends joined the newlywed couple for a reception at The Madison in Broussard.
The bride’s four-tiered round buttercream cake was accented with seeded eucalyptus and fresh gardenias and topped with a bride and groom. It was served by the bride’s godmother, Darlene Duhon.
Two square cakes were served on behalf of the groom - one a red velvet cake topped with a helicopter pad and helicopter and the other a German chocolate cake topped with a John Deere tractor and plow. They were served by Georgia LaHaye, godmother of the groom, with assistance from Myra Duplechain, aunt of the groom.
On the evening prior to the wedding, the parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at Alesi’s Pizza House in Lafayette.
Following a trip to Destin, Florida, the couple will live in Lafayette.

Evening ceremony unites Hogan, McFarlain

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 10:19am

Couple to reside in Evangeline following wedding trip to St. Lucia

JENNINGS

The beautiful Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings was the setting for the Saturday, Oct. 8, ceremony uniting Sara Ann Hogan of Morse and Trent Jaymes McFarlain of Iota in holy matrimony.
Fr. Charles McMillin officiated the 6:30 p.m. nuptials.
The bride is the daughter of Mary Hogan and Edward and Jackie Thibodeaux, all of Morse. Her maternal grandparents are the late Joseph D. and Loveina Abshire of Morse, and her paternal grandparents are Barbra Thibodeaux of Crowley, the late Paul Thibodeaux and the late Mae Thibodeaux of Morse.
Sara graduated from Midland High School in 2009 before attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is presently employed as a certified public accountant with Broussard Poché, LLP.
The groom is the son of Troy and Julie Hebert of Iota and Marlon and Tricia McFarlain of Evangeline. He is the grandson of James “T-man” and Judia LaCombe of Iota, and of Charles and Nell Higginbotham and the late Burton McFarlain, all of Evangeline.
He is a 2009 graduate of Iota High School and is currently employed as a production operator with Quality Production Management.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was gorgeous in a romantic ivory sheath dress that featured a delicate scoop illusion neckline and elegant beaded lace motifs over satin.
For her headpiece, she selected a cathedral length veil with a scalloped edge embellished with silver gemstones.
She carried a bouquet of fresh ivory roses interspersed with hints of burgundy and greenery.
The duties of maid of honor were fulfilled by Whitney Bishop. Bridesmaids were Erika Maynard, Kaitlin Monceaux, Camille Gautreaux, Kami Linscombe, Megan Piper, Brittany LeBlanc and Amie Daigle. Kylie Monceaux, godchild of the bride, served as junior bridesmaid.
The bridal attendants wore elegant formal length gray silver chiffon dresses.
Kaleb Cart served as best man, with Ervin Frey, Dylan LeGros, Matt Eldalgo, Tyler LeBlanc, Bruce Rentrop, Tyler May and Johnny Guidry standing as groomsmen. Junior groomsman was Mason Dies.
Natalie Hulin, godchild of the groom, served as flower girl and was escorted by her brother, Nicholas Hulin. Konnor Maynard, godchild of the bride, served as ring bearer.
Following the wedding, guests enjoyed dinner and dancing at the Grand Marais Ballroom in Jennings.
The venue was lit with flickering candles in gold and silver sconces and votive holders, and the tables were topped with arrangements of fresh ivory and burgundy flowers with greenery accents.
The bride’s cake was a round four-tiered confection decorated with scalloped ivory buttercream and accented with fresh flowers matching the bride’s bouquet. Each tier contained a different filling so that guests had a variety of choices.
The groom’s three-tiered red velvet cake was frosted with chocolate cream cheese and decorated with a hunting theme.
On the evening prior to the wedding, the maternal grandparents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at their home.
Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the newlywed couple will make their home in Evangeline.

Seven contestants vie for IRF Queen’s crown

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 10:11am

The 2016 contestants vying for the 80th International Rice Festival Queen’s title have been announced by Tessa Richard, Rice Festival ...

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Anthony James Cormier

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 6:31pm

Friday, October 14, 2016

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Anthony James Cormier, 61, who died Thursday Oct. 13, 2016, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Pastor Todd Finley of Abundent Life Assembly of God, Rayne, conducted the funeral services.
Survivors include his son, Robert Cormier and fiance’ Samantha Moshier of Rayne; two step-grandchildren, Matthew Moshier and Khole Moshie, both of Rayne; five brothers, Gerites Cormier Jr. and wife Dianne of Rayne, Daniel Cormier and wife Judy of Church Point, Joseph Cormier and wife Loretta of Cade, Lawrence Cormier of Rayne, and Michael “Mike” Cormier and wife Mandy of Rayne; two sisters, Sandra Cormier Phillips and husband Nick of Ville Platte, and Peggy Cormier Dickson of South Heaven, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerites Cormier Sr.; mother, Yolande Mary Cormier; and brother, Robert Cormier.
Visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 15, 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.

Wolves bounce back with 26-13 district win over Leesville

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 6:27pm

Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune

Friday, October 14, 2016

RAYNE - Bouncing back after a one-point loss is hard for any team during football season. But, the Wolves collected themselves after last week’s 15-14 district loss to LaGrange, dusted themselves off, and hit the field Thursday and claimed a 26-13 district win over Leesville. The win put the Wolves at 6-1 overall and 1-1 in district play.
“When you return after a loss like last week, you really don’t know how your guys will come out the next game,” stated Rayne High Coach Curt Ware following Thursday’s win over Leesville. “I think we were hesitant and still feeling the effects at first, but we quickly stepped it up and got things rolling, especially our defense.”
The Wampus Cats lit up the scoreboard first midway through the first quarter, but it was the Rayne defense that held that score to a feildgoal at 3-0.
An action-filled late first quarter saw both teams hit the scoreboard.
On a punt near the endzone, Rayne’s Tony Roberts got his hands on the ball for a block, which was recovered by Carl Davis for the touchdown. The extra point was wide and Rayne held a short-lived 6-3 lead.
As seconds wound down in the first quarter, Leesville’s Cory McCoy took a handoff and sprinted down the left side line for a 67-yard touchdown. The extra point putthe Wampus Cats ahead, 10-6.
As both teams struggled to find the endzone in the second quarter, Wolf quarterback Donald Doucet found Johnny Deculit with a touchdown pass for a Rayne score. The two-point conversion failed and the Wolves held a 12-10 lead with only two minutes remianing in the first half of play.
But, that was all Leesville need to lineup in the redzone for a Wampus Cat record-breaking 38-yard fieldgoal by Jacob Adams, sending both teams into the locker room with the Wolves just short, 13-12.
“They (Leesville) are not real big, but they are quick,” Ware noted of his opponents. “We had a hard time blocking them in the first half. As the game continued, we kinda wore them down and our defense picked things up.”
“Our guys basically prevented three scoring drives that ended in their (Leesville) red zone,” Ware continued. “They really came through, especially in the second half.”
Rayne opened the second half right out the gate as Trent Winbush hit the right sideline for a 57-yard touchdown run on the first play of the drive. Jaylon Reed connected with Trent Winbush for the conversion on a swinging gate route, placing the Wolves up, 20-13.
The Wampus Cats were able to penetrate the red zone once again midway through the final quarter, reaching the nine. But, a quarterback sack by Antonio Gabriel and an offensive penalty forced Leesville to turn the ball over on downs to close out the third quarter.
After a three and out by the Wolves, Leesville once again saw themselves inside the ten and knocking on the door of a touchdown. But, Johnny Deculit had another thought with an interception.
A couple of drives later, Doucet found Jaylon Reed in the endzone for a Rayne score. A failed conversion put the Wolves up for the 26-13 win.
“I was glad to see our defense step it up when we needed them to,” stated Ware. “But, we need to be more consistent. Sometimes we wait and play when we our backs are up against the wall. We need that at an earlier stage in the game. It might not provide an exciting game for the fans, but would sure help us.”
Leading Rayne tacklers were Jaylon Reed, Marlon Foreman, Tony Roberts and Zach Fontenot. Reed had four tackles with 3 solos, while Foreman, Roberts and Fontenot had 3 each.
Finishing off the Rayne defenders were Trent Winbush, Johnny Deculit, Jamien Evans, Darien Harmon, Torin Benoit, Tyreece Beverly, Darrin Wilridge, Grant Trahan and Antonio Gabriel.
When asked about Rayne’s throwing game late in the ballgame, Ware noted, “We were wanting to throw earlier and stay ahead of the change. We then had a chance to make a big play with a couple of catches and it worked. That last touchdown was a good throw and good play for both our guys -- worked great.”
In the air, Doucet recorded four completions for 91 yards and two touchdowns.
Rayne receivers on the night were Jaylon Reed (2-for-54 yards, 1 TD), Darien Harmon (1-28) and Johnny Deculit (1-9, 1 TD).
Of Rayne’s 175 rushing yards, Trent Winbush led the Wolves with 25 carries for 132 yards and a touchdown. Johnny Deculit was 8-for-43 yards, while Darien Harmon was held to 12 carries for 28 yards.
“They (Leesville) really held Darien down on yards tonight,” Ware noted. “He is usually good for at least 100 yards, but their defense stepped it up on him all night. Just glad we had good games from our other leaders.”
“This was a mature win for us,” Ware concluded. “They made us work hard for this win. I told our guys at halftime that if they wanted this win they would have to take it, Leesville was not going to give us anything. They composed themselves and pulled out the win. Something you like to see as a coach.”
The Wolves will hit the road this week traveling to DeRidder for another district contest. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.

Ruby S. Landry

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 5:42pm

LAFAYETTE

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Ruby S. Landry, 90, who passed away Oct. 13, 2016. Reverend Pam Roy, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Welsh, will conduct the funeral services. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include daughter, Janis L. (Earl) Garber of Basile; two step-sons, Don (Lucille) Landry of Baton Rouge and Wayne Landry of Bullhead City, Nevada; one sister, Frances S. Schexnayder of Milton; two brothers, Floyd Saucier of Lafayette and Joseph Gaston Saucier Jr. of Leonville; three grandchildren, Kirk J. Garber, Ashley LeBlanc and Brandon Garber; and three great-grandchildren, Claire Guillory, Emma LeBlanc and Oran LeBlanc.
She was preceded in death by her parents, the former Viola Savoie and Joseph Gaston Saucier; her husband, Oran Landry; twin sons, James and Jude Landry; three brothers, Howard Saucier, Harris Saucier and Joe Saucier; and one sister, Eula Duhon.
Ruby was a native of Opelousas, long time resident of Carencro that had lived in Iota for the past 29 years.
Pallbearers will be Alan LeBlanc, Don Landry, Kirk J. Garber, Brandon Garber, Chris Saucier and Jason Saucier. Honorary pallbearers include Ashley LeBlanc.
The family requests that visitation be held Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1-9 p.m., and resume Monday morning at 8 a.m. until the time of service. A rosary will be prayed Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home.
Words of condolence may be expressed online at www.waltersfh.com.
Walters Funeral Home, 2424 N. University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70507; 337.706.8941 is in charge of arrangements.

Reynold J. Thibodeaux

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 5:41pm

HOUSTON

Reynold J. Thibodeaux, 70, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27. He was laid to rest in the Houston V.A. National Cemetery in Houston.
Reynold was born on May 31, 1946, to Edith and Newman Thibodeaux of Morse. Reynold was a native of Morse and a resident of Murphy, Texas. Reynold was a graduate of Midland High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He served in the Vietnam War as a computer programer. He later retired as a data administrator with Kinder/Morgan Company in Houston.
Reynold is survived by his mother, Edith Thibodeaux of Morse; his wife, Cathy R. Thibodeaux of Houston; his two daughters, Laura (Thomas) Hayden of Murphy, Texas, and Janice Thibodeaux of Livingston. Texas; one grandson, Cody T. Hayden of Murphy, Texas; one brother, Newman M. (Darlene) Thibodeaux of Morse; and two sisters, Cheryl (Shelby) Simon of Gueydan and Charlotte (Anthony) Suire of Crowley.
Reynold is preceded in death by one daughter, Tara Thibodeaux; and his father Newman Thibodeaux of Morse.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Morse with Fr. Clint Trahan officiating.

Acadia Disaster Recovery Center closing Saturday

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 3:42pm

CROWLEY –

The Acadia Parish Disaster Recovery Center will be closing its doors tomorrow (Oct. 15) at 6 p.m.

While the deadline to apply for disaster relief through the Federal Emergency Management Agency was extended through Nov. 14, those seeking help will have travel outside of Acadia Parish beginning next week. Three area recovery centers remain open for Lafayette, Iberia and Vermilion parishes. These centers are open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Area DRC locations include:

Iberia Parish: Iberia Parish Fire Protection District Training Center - 2417 Darnall Road, New Iberia;
Lafayette Parish: Lafayette Office Building - 301 W. University Avenue, Lafayette; and
Vermilion Parish: Old Vermilion Health Unit - 401 S. St. Charles St., Abbeville.

Survivors can still visit any other disaster recovery center and may locate other centers near them by going online to fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers, calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362, or downloading the FEMA mobile app.

To register with FEMA, go online with any computer, smartphone or tablet to DisasterAssistance.gov, call the FEMA Helpline, or download the FEMA mobile app.

It is not necessary to visit a center to register for and receive federal disaster assistance. If possible, survivors should register with FEMA before visiting a recovery center.

Disaster survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585to register. Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service or require accommodations while visiting a center may call800-621-3362. All disaster recovery centers are accessible and equipped with tools to accommodate disaster survivors who need disability-related communication aids. Each disaster recovery center has assistive technologies for people with disabilities. To arrange to have an ASL interpreter at the DRC when you visit, call 225-382-1739.

Low-interest disaster loans from the SBA are available for businesses of all sizes including landlords, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters. Disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries.

For more information, applicants may contact the SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling800-659-2955, emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov or visiting the SBA’s website at sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

For information call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362, download the FEMA mobile app, or go online towww.DisasterAssistance.gov or www.fema.gov/disaster/4277.

Burl L. Jobe Sr.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 6:02pm

CROWLEY

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Burl L. Jobe Sr., 89, who passed away on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at his home in Maxie.
Pastor Larry Evans, pastor of Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church in Crowley, will be officiating for the services. Burial will be in Acadia Rest Haven Cemetery Mausoleum in Crowley.
The family has requested the visitation to be held on Friday, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley. Visitation will resume on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 a.m. until time of services all in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley.
Survivors include one son, Burl and wife Janet Jobe of Maxie; one brother, Clifford Jobe of Branch; and four grandchildren, Andrew Jobe, Peter Legros, Troy Legros and Amy Crichton.
Mr. Jobe was preceded in death by his wife, Hyacinth Olla Creighton Jobe; one son, John Robert Jobe; one daughter, Kathleen Lynn Jobe Legros; and one sister, Alena Jobe Thayer.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Jobe’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home-Crowley, (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

Bertha Lou (Petie) Sansoni

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 5:52pm

LOS BANOS, California

Just 27 days after her beloved husband of 68 years passed away, our mother, Bertha, let her spirit leave to join Henry in heaven. Bertha suffered from dementia in her final years, but her sudden decline and death can only be attributed to a broken heart at being separated from her life-long partner. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; and sons, Kenneth John, Stephen and Steven Leo Sansoni; her parents; and brothers, Louis and Johnny LeBlanc; and great-grandson, George Timothy Merrill.
Bertha was born in the township of Egan in Acadia Parish to Eumia and Joseph LeBlanc. The second of eight children, she grew up in a busy household, speaking only French, and loving going to school barefoot when she could get away with it. Graduating from Estherwood High School, she wasted no time testing her wings, embarking on the train for Santa Barbara, California, with only a few dollars in her pocket and a heart full of dreams. She worked hard, and with her first paycheck purchased and had shipped, a “Cadillac” 2-tub washing machine to her mother in Louisiana. She loved her parents and siblings deeply.
Bertha waitressed late nights in a coffee shop and it was there she met Henry as he would come in for pie and coffee after shifts working as the bellman at the Biltmore Hotel, or from classes at Brook’s Institute of Photography. It took very little time for them to know they were made for each other, and when Bertha’s younger sister, Helen came out to visit while on vacation from her job as a telephone operator, Henry and Bertha decided to get married. They were married on May 15, 1948 at Mt. St. Carmel in Montecito. The unexpected plans extended Helen’s vacation time, resulted in the loss of her job, but helped launch a love affair that lasted 68 years.
Henry and Bertha moved to Merced after his graduation and began a small grocery business, later shifting into farming with Henry’s family. Bertha was ever at his side, following his dreams and supporting Henry in every way possible. Run a grocery and have two small children? Piece of cake! (or “slice of baloney” which they served to customers and family alike). Manage and cook for 30 farm workers everyday during tomato harvest while juggling three children? Done! Maintain farm bookkeeping, lend a hand with equipment when needed, and have three more children? Bring it on! Pick a load of cantaloupe then drive 20 miles to sell off the back of an aging Diamond T-truck to raise a little more cash? She was tireless! Sew six bridesmaid dresses for a daughter’s wedding? Completed! Even unto the fitting of each at the last minute, and cook the rehearsal dinner to boot. Bertha shouldered it all with love.
She was known for her humble spirit and genuine hospitality and culinary skills, churning out gallons of chicken gumbo for family and guests, tubs full of ragu taught to her by her Italian mother-in-law, and most famously, barrels of the best fried chicken around. She made meager staples stretch to feed as many people who might drop in, which frequently included Henry’s business associates from his farming activities, often with only a moments advance notice. Bertha was generous with her time and skills in many areas, including walking for the American Cancer Society and working at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop in Los Banos for many years. She and Henry spent many fun evenings square dancing until Henry’s joints gave out.
Henry and Bertha suffered many challenges, including the death of their three sons, and the loss of their farm. In spite of these hurdles their commitment to one another, and their surviving daughters and families never waivered long, and they continued to lease and farm until 2010 when health matters forced their move to be near their daughters in Enumclaw, Washington.
Bertha is survived by daughters, Nancy and Jim Merrill of Enumclaw, Washington, Mary and Jeff Graham of Pioneer, California, and Andrea and Tony Carvalho of Enumclaw; daughter-in-law, Doris Hildenbrand of Lake Stevens, Washington; seven grandchildren, their spouses and nine great-grandchildren, Alex and Kim Sansoni, Max and Myles of Lake Stevens; Matty and Emily Merrill, Henry, Gus and Teddy of Portland, Oregon; Marty and Rachel Merrill, Janey and Joey of Sammamish, Washington; Angie Merrill and RC Laird, Kaeden and Kali of Olympia, Washington; Sarah Leary of Redmond, Oregon; Lance Leary of Eugene, Oregon; and Lizzy Leary of Sacramento, California. She is also survived by siblings, Helen LeBlanc of Crowley, Joyce and Buddy LeBouef of Rayne, Dud and Ruth LeBlanc of Houston, Texas, Celeste and Ron Robair of Alexandria and Bonnie and Rod Smith of Lafayette; and many, many nieces, nephews, grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews of Louisiana and Texas. In California, she is survived by Henry’s brothers and their families, Aldo and Virginia Sansoni, Claudia, Lisa, Sandra and families, and Ezio and Eleanor Sansoni, Julie and Joe and families.
Services for Bertha were celebrated at the same memorial with Henry, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Delta Farms Party Barn, Los Banos, California. An interment in Merced will be scheduled at a later date. Grandson-in-law the Rev. RC Laird, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 83, 939 W. Main St., Merced, CA., 95340, the Enumclaw Senior Center, 1350 Cole St., Enumclaw, WA, or charity of donor’s choice.