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Funeral Services will be conducted for Mrs. Clinton J. Petitjean, Jr., the former Ernestine Richard, 80, at 10 a.m. Friday at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with the Rev. Mike Arnaud officiating. Entombment will follow at the church mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday with a Rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday until service time.

A native of Acadia Parish and a resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Petitjean passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday June 23, 2007 at Lafayette General Hospital.

A longtime resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Petitjean was an active member of Nativity of Our Lady. She also did various volunteering, especially at St. Francis diner.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Hubert Petitjean of Dallas, TX; a daughter, Sylvia Theresa Petitjean of New Orleans; a sister, Leatrice Richard Trahan of Rayne; and granddaughter, Yvette Azelie Petitjean of New Orleans.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton J. Petitjean, Jr. and parents, Rene and Marie Boudreaux Richard.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that individuals donate to St. Francis Diner, 1201 South Hopkins St., LA 70560 in Mrs. Petitjean's memory.

Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements

Ernestine married Clinton Joseph Petitjean, Jr. 7 Aug 1945, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clinton was born 19 Feb 1927, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Jan 1984, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Jan 1984, Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum - New Iberia, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. Sylvia Theresa Petitjean was born 16 Oct 1946, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 May 2022, New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA.
2. R.H. Petitjean

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Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. today in the St. Michael Catholic Church for Rene "Boone" Richard, 77, who died on a rural road in Acadia Parish Sunday. Burial was held in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, the former Ellen Chandler of Crowley, three daughters, Mrs. Leo Trahan of Rayne, Mrs. C.J. Petitjean of New Iberia, and Mrs. Sue Harbour of Crowley; four brothers, E.P. Richard, Joseph Richard and J.B. Richard of Crowley, and Wilton Richard of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Hains of Baton Rouge, Mrs. J.B. Gaspard and Mrs. Milton Abshire of Lake Charles, and four grandchildren.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Crowley Post Signal on February 8, 1977)

Rene married Ivy Marie Boudreaux 2 Jun 1923, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ivy (daughter of Laurent Boudreaux and Adeline Lillian LeBleu) was born 7 Mar 1904, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 9 Aug 1939, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Aug 1939, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Services For Mrs. Renee Richard Will Be Held Today

Funeral services will be held at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Catholic church in Rayne for Mrs. Renee Richard, nee Boudreaux, 35 years of age who died at St. Mary's hospital in Rayne at 6:10 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be made in the Rayne Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. Richard, who was a native of Rayne and had lived there all her life, had been ill three months.

Pallbearers will be Ernest J. Boudreaux, E.P. Richard, Joe Wilks, and J.B. Richard.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Leatrice and Ernestine, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux.

Arrangements were in charge of the Geesey-Ferguson funeral home in Rayne.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on August 11, 1939)

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Laurent Boudreaux, Ex-Local Volunteer Fire Chief, Dies

Laurent Boudreaux, former Rayne Volunteer Firemen's Association chief and charter member of the organization, died Monday at 3 p.m. at his local residence after an apparent heart attack.

Boudreaux, 82, joined the Rayne Volunteer Fire Association when it was formed in 1904, served at one time as chief, and was the oldest living member of the organization when he retired last year.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Members of the Rayne Volunteer Firemen's Association served as pallbearers, and the body was transported to the Church for the service.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune of Rayne, La. on December 31, 1964)

Laurent married Adeline Lillian LeBleu 20 May 1903, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Adeline (daughter of John LeBleu and Celina Clement) was born 8 Dec 1885, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Dec 1973, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Dec 1973, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Boudreaux Services Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Adeline Boudreaux, 88, widow of the late Laurent J. Boudreaux, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday from St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery, with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangement.

Mrs. Boudreaux died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, December 15, at the Rayne-Branch Hospital following a recent illness.

Native of Acadia Parish, she had spent most of her lifetime in Rayne, residing at 600 Second Street for many years. She was a loved mother and housewife, her home, her family and her church filling her life with much comfort and happiness.

She is survived by one son, Ernest J. Boudreaux of Bunkie, La., 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 20, 1973)

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Old-Time Resident Succumbs

Friday, Nov. 18 marked the passing of another of Rayne's old time residents, Mr. John LeBleu, who died at the age of 66 years. Mr. LeBleu had lived here 44 years having raised all his family here. On Dec. 1, Mr. and Mrs. LeBleu would have been married 43 years.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Celina Clement; four children, Mrs. L. Boudreaux, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc, Miss Theresa LeBleu and Ben LeBleu; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and four brothers and three sisters, all of whom live in Lake Charles.

Funeral services were held Saturday evening from St. Joseph's Catholic church with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Mr. LeBleu had been ill for several years and his death came not unexpectedly, but as a merciful relief from his earthy sufferings. He was a devout Catholic, his religion being his greatest comfort in his last hours when all else except spiritual things count as but dross.

The Tribune bows its head in sympathy with the bereaved family, and may the Blessed Comforter be very near to those who mourn and help them as only He can help.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on November 26, 1927)

John married Celina Clement 20 Nov 1884, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Celina (daughter of Don Louis Clement and Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc) was born 22 Aug 1869, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Dec 1952, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1952, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. John LeBleu Succumbs Sunday

Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born August 22, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. today at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Col. L.C. Habetz officated the last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux of Rayne, Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette and many grandchildren.

Geesy Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 29, 1952)



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Mrs. John LeBleu, the former Celina Clement, 83, lifelong resident of Rayne, died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurent Boudreaux, after an illness of six months.

Mrs. LeBleu was born October 31, 1869.

Last rites were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Col. L.C. Habetz officiated at last rites and burial was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Boudreaux and Mrs. C.J. LeBlanc of Lafayette; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvest Boudreaux of Rayne.

Pallbearers were Leo Trahan, C.J. Petitjean, Edgar Devillier, Walter Bremer, Louis Clement and R.L. LeBlanc.

Geesey-Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Weekly Acadian of Rayne, LA on January 1, 1953)