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Services Held for Rena B. Hebert

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1992 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church for Rena C. Broussard Hebert, 75, who died in the American Legion Hospital in Crowley at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Survivors are her husband, Leonard V. Hebert of Rayne; a son, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carrol Ann Devillier) Fink of Denham Springs; Mrs. Louis (Constance Devillier) Butaud Jr. of Boerne, Texas and Mrs. Chano (Cynthia) Broussard Leal of Rayne; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clobule Clement; and two brothers, August and Ogden Clement.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Altar Society. She was also a retired beautician.

Pallbearers were Max Roland Baer, Neal Baer, David Moore, Cpl Scott Moore, Warrant Officer Mark Butaud and Michael Simmons.

Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Independent on October 22, 1992)



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Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Clement Hebert, 75, who passed away at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1992, at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Rev. Benoit Drapeau, CJM, Vicar and Pastor of St. Michael Church in Crowley, was celebrant of the Funeral Mass, and brought a beautiful eulogy as tribute for this loved, life-long resident of Rayne. Rev. Eugene Tremie, St. Joseph Pastor, was concelebrant with Fr. Drapeau.

Continuing the Mass, music for the services included favorite sacred hymns with the music provided by Alberta Lyons of Crowley as organist and Bubba Beaugh of Church Point as soloist.

She was laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Max Roland Baer, Neal Baer, David Moore, Cpl. Scott Moore, Leonard Hebert III and Ken Fink III.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard V. Hebert of Rayne; one son, Alan Broussard of San Francisco, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carrol Ann) Devillier Fink of Denham Springs, Mrs. Louis (Constance) Devillier Butaud Jr., of Boerne, Tex.; and Mrs. Chano (Cynthia) Broussard Leal of Rayne; one step-son, Leonard V. Hebert III of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clobule Clement; and two brothers, August Clement and Odgen Clement; her first husband, Frank Roland Devillier; and her second husband, Eldest Joseph Broussard.

Mrs. Hebert was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and was a longtime member of the St. Joseph Altar Society and of the local Court, Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was employed for some time as a telephone operator, then opened he own shop as a beautician in her home. She was a faithful member of a Rosary Group, and also did much volunteer work in the community, serving as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, volunteer organization of the Rayne-Branch Hospital.

A loved member of her family circle and a cherished friend to the many who have shared her beautiful life, her bright, always true friendship, and her love and kindness as a virtue to be remembered always, deepest sympathy and condolences are being voiced to her husband and family in her loss.

"She walked with beauty" can truly be the consolation for those whose lives have been so enriched by her loved during her lifetime.

(Published in The Bunkie Record on October 22, 1992)

Rena married Frank Roland Devillier 28 May 1936, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frank was born 22 Apr 1917, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Mar 1939, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Mar 1939, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. C.A. Devillier
2. Constance Marie Devillier was born 12 Jul 1939, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Dec 2008, Boerne, Kendall County, Texas, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA.

Rena married Eldest Joseph Broussard 19 Jan 1945, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Eldest was born 13 Feb 1908, Leroy, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Nov 1962, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Nov 1962, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. Cynthia Gayle Broussard was born 18 Aug 1946, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Apr 2010, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 Apr 2010, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA.
2. A.V. Broussard

Rena married Leonard Valery Hebert, Jr. 16 Jan 1988, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Leonard was born 24 May 1916, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 9 Sep 1995, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Sep 1995, Calvary Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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FINAL RITES FOR CLEOBULE CLEMENT ARE HELD MONDAY

Former Rayne and Parish Officer Succumbs Saturday After Lengthy Illness

Rayne, La, Dec. 10 - Funeral services for Cleobule Clement, 48 years old, who died at the family residence here at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, following a long illness, were held from St. Joseph's Catholic church at 9 a.m. Monday. The Rev. H. Lerschen was the celebrant of a requiem mass, and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Mr. Clement, a lifelong resident of Rayne, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anatole Clement. In 1910 he was married to Miss Claudia LeBlanc, who survives him. He worked for many years as an employee of the Rayne water and light plant and also served as assistant chief of police and as a parish deputy sheriff for many years.

Mr. Clement is survived by his widow and two children, August Clement and Mrs. Rena Devillier. In addition, he is survived by three grandchildren; four brothers, Willie Clement, Lafayette parish; Walter Clement, Rayne; and Elphie Clement, Rayne, and three sisters, Mrs. E. Simon, Crowley; Mrs. Leland Clark, Lake Charles, and Mrs. Morris Henry, New Iberia.

(Published in the Crowley Daily Signal on December 10, 1940)

Clobule married Clodia LeBlanc 12 Jan 1911, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clodia was born 3 Aug 1892, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Jan 1970, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Jan 1970, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services Here Saturday For Mrs. C. Clement

Funeral services for Mrs. Claudia LeBlanc Clement, widow of the late Clobule Clement, 77, were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from St. Joseph Church, with many friends joining the family to pay last tribute to this loved mother.

Rev. Emery Labbe officiated at the services, and burial followed in the old St. Joseph Cemetery, with Gossen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers included Lee Guidry, Ryness LeBlanc, Sr., Rodney LeBlanc, Tom LeBlanc, William LeBlanc and Harold Mier.

Mrs. Clement died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, January 16, at the Rayne-Branch Hospital after a recent serious illness.

Life long resident of Rayne, she was a devout Catholic and had been a member of St. Joseph Church for many years. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Rena Broussard, during recent years, and was a cherished member of the family circle, with many friends in the community who join Acadian-Tribune in extending sympathy to her loved ones in this time of sorrow.

Survivors include one son, August Clement of Paramount, California; one daughter, Mrs. Rena Broussard of Rayne; two brothers, Phillip LeBlanc and Ignace LeBlanc, both of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Philip Hebert and Mrs. Gilbert Hebert, both of Rayne; 6 grandchildren and 16 great grand children.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on January 22, 1970)

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Mrs. Clodia Clement Expires In Rayne

RAYNE, La. - Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church here for Mrs. Clodia LeBlanc Clement, 77, of Rayne, who died at 10:55 a.m. Friday in the Rayne - Branch Hospital.

Burial in the Old St. Joseph Cemetery will be under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne.


Survivors include a son, August Clement of Paramount, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Rena Broussard of Rayne; two brothers, Philip and Ignace LeBlanc, both of Rayne; two sisters, Mrs. Philip Hebert and Mrs. Gilbert Hebert, both of Rayne; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on January 17, 1970)

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Funeral Services Held For (BB) Clement

Funeral services for Anatole Clement, known to his hundreds of friends throughout this community as B-B, who died at the family residence in South Rayne Wednesday, February 3, at 1:10 p.m., after a long illness, were held from St. Joseph's Catholic Church Thursday, February 4 at 2 p.m. with interment in the adjoining Catholic cemetery.

The body lay in state at the Ardoin Funeral Home until the hour set for the services. A large gathering of friends and relatives formed the funeral cortege which went from the Funeral home to the Church at the set hour. Rev. H. Lerschen officiated during the last rites, and in a brief address, spoke of the respect and esteem in which Mr. Clement was held by all who knew him. The remains were laid to rest in the family vault at St. Joseph's cemetery.

Mr. Clement was a lifelong resident of this section, having been born and reared near Rayne. During his early manhood he farmed near town, later giving this up to move into town. He led a long and active public life, having served for twenty years as Deputy Sheriff of Acadia Parish. For fifteen years after that, he was Night Policeman of the Town of Rayne, and held an enviable record in solving robberies and crimes. His services were required in practically all cases in this community and his unusual ability in this line of work won much recognition for him during his long and useful period of work.

He had been in ill health for some time and his death had been expected for several months. About six years ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never recovered, making him a helpless invalid for the remaining years of his life.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Odia Breaux Clement; five sons, Cleobule, Willie, Walter and Elphie of Rayne, and Anatole, Jr. of Lake Charles; and three daughters: Mrs. Elias Simon of Crowley, Mrs. Morris Henry and Mrs. Leland Clark of Lake Charles.

Tribune takes this means to express sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Clement. His death is a loss not only to them but to the entire town.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on February 5, 1937)

Anatole married Odelia Breaux 26 Dec 1889, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Odelia was born 31 Dec 1873, Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 Jan 1938, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Jan 1938, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MRS. CLEMENT DIES SATURDAY

Funeral Services Are Held Sunday From St. Joseph Catholic Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Anatole Clement, nee Odele Breaux, 65 years of age, who died at 2:20 P.M. Saturday, January 15, at the Laurent Boudreaux home following a brief illness, were held Sunday afternoon, January 16, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in the adjoining Catholic cemetery.

Rev. Hebert Lerschen officiated during the services Sunday afternoon which were attended by a large group of friends and acquaintances from this community. In a brief message of condolence he pad tribute to the life of a devoted mother which had been ended, and his words were a source of much consolation to the bereaved family. Pallbearers included Willie Clement, Walter Clement, Anatole Clement, Jr., August Clement, Elias Simon and Leland Clark.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Gossen and Privat Funeral Home.

Mrs. Clement's death came as a shock to her family, since she had been in apparent good health until two weeks ago. During the Christmas holidays she visited relatives in Lake Charles, and had never complained of any illness. When she became ill two weeks before her passing, it was evident that her condition was critical, but until that time, they were not aware that she was suffering from any ailment.

Born and reared in this immediate vicinity, Mrs. Clement was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Breaux. In early womanhood, she became the bride of Anatole Clement, and to this union were born ten children, eight of whom survive. She was preceded in death one year by her husband, "B.B." Clement, as he was more familiarly known by his friends, passing away in February, 1937.

She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Leland Clark and Mrs. M.J. Henry, Lake Charles; Mrs. Elias Simon of Crowley; and five sons: Clobule, Willie, Walter, Elphie Clement of Rayne, and Anatole Clement, Jr., of Lake Charles. In addition, she is survived by three sisters: Misses Eugenie and Bridget Breaux and Mrs. Melanie Dupont, all of Rayne; and two brothers, Cyprien and Elie Breaux, also of Rayne.

Tribune expresses the sympathy of the community to members of the family who are deeply grieved over the loss of their loved one.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on January 21, 1938)

Don married Calisse Zelonise LeBlanc 19 Jul 1858, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA. Calisse (daughter of Calliste LeBlanc and Marie Cleonide Broussard) was born 4 May 1838, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Jul 1903, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Jul 1903, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Rayne, La., July 28. - Mrs. Don Louis Clement died this morning at 10 o'clock, at the advanced age of sixty-seven years. She will be buried at the Catholic Cemetery here tomorrow morning. She leaves two sons and four daughters.

(Published in The New Orleans Times-Democrat on July 29, 1903)