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Member of Early Rayne Family Is Claimed By Death

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. John's Cathedral in Lafayette for Mrs. J. Frank Jeanmard, the former Lucille Perres, 81, who died at Lafayette General Hospital at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Her son, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jules Jeanmard of Eunice, was celebrant of the beautiful Mass, with His Excellency, the Most Rev. Maurice Schexnayder, D.D., Bishop of Lafayette, giving the Absolution, and Rt. Rev. Msgr. George A. Bodin, V.F., pastor of St. John Cathedral, officiating at the graveside ceremonies. Deacon for the Mass was Very Rev. Edward Boudreaux, while the Sub Deacon was Rev. Marcel Fourcade.

Interment was in the St. John Cemetery, with hosts of relatives and friends from this entire area in attendance.

Pallbearers included her grandsons and grandnephews, Frank Traub and Buddy Bettis, grandsons, and George Jeanmard, Cyrus Guidry, Michael and Michell Barras, great nephews.

Honorary pallbearers included Bennett Voorhies, Sr., J. Alfred Mouton, Sr., William Mouton, Dr. Eerleen Bienvenu, Jerome Thibeaux and Jules Krauss of Lafayette, J.C. Keller, Jr., of Eunice, and John Fangue and Sidney Toups of Berwick.

Mrs. Jeanmard will be remembered by many in this community as the daughter of the late August Perres and Dolores Arenas Perres, pioneer settlers of the Rayne area.

She was a sister of the late Felix Perres, charter member and first Fire Chief of the Rayne Volunteer Fire Association, and long prominent in the business and civic life of this community. Her girlhood was spent here, and her happiest memories were of her early life in Rayne, and the many wonderful friends here whom she cherished throughout the years she lived in Lafayette.

Mrs. Jeanmard often said: "Lafayette is where I live, but Rayne will always be my home". She frequently visited here during the time Mr. and Mrs. Perres were living, and had many relatives and friends in Rayne who dearly loved this sweet Christian woman. Her family was her greatest joy, and she was a devoted wife and mother. Her husband, the late J. Frank Jeanmard, was a brother to His Excellency, the most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D., loved Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese until his death several years ago.

Following her death, the family requested that remembrances be made to St. Mary's Home or Immaculate Seminary, since she had always had a great interest in these two institutions.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jerome Thibeaux and Miss Marie Louise Jeanmard, both of Lafayette, Mrs. George Traub of New Orleans and Mrs. Nathan Bettis of Houston, Texas, one son, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jules Jeanmard, pastor of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice; and nine grandchildren.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on June 6, 1968)

Lucille — Joseph Frank Jeanmard. Joseph was born 21 Sep 1873, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 7 Dec 1931, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Dec 1931, St. John Cemetery - Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LAFAYETTE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 515 Cathedral St., Lafayette, for Miss Marie Louise Jeanmard, who passed away in the company of loved ones on Friday, November 19, 2010, at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette at the age of 98 years and 11 months.

Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery in Lafayette.

Reverend Father Chester Arceneaux will officiate.

Miss Jeanmard was a lifelong resident of Lafayette and was born and lived in her family home her entire life. She was truly loved by all who knew her.

Marie Louise was a graduate of The Academy of The Sacred Heart at Grand Coteau and lifetime member of The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Altar Society. In the 1920's, she was presented with the first medal ever awarded by The Academy (received for sportsmanship). She was a recipient of the Bishop's Medal for her dedicated service. Marie Louise retired from F.W. Woolworth as the bookkeeper in downtown Lafayette after 30+ years of service.

Miss Jeanmard was known as "Aunt Louise" by everyone-family and non-family alike. A "sweetie" of a lady, she was regarded as a second mother to her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A devoted follower of The Catholic Church, she maintained a beautiful and constant prayer life, even to the extent of knitting baby booties as a donation to the gift shop at The Cathedral. She chose to live a single life in order to devote all of her time to caring for her mother, neighbors and her family as often as she could.

Marie Louise had a lifelong devotion to St. Theresa, The Little Flower, who, through her intercession to God, is believed to have miraculously cured Miss Jeanmard of polio as a toddler. Some of Marie Louise's parting words were "Little Flower-At this hour, show Thy power."

Aunt Louise is the last of a fast disappearing generation. Her grace, beauty and kindhearted soul is cherished and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.

Miss Jeanmard is survived by her two younger sisters: Blanche Bettis and Anna Thibeaux, along with three nieces and six nephews as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents J. Frank Jeanmard and the former Lucille Perres; and her siblings Monsignor Jules A. Jeanmard and Lucille Traub. She was the niece of the late Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard, the first Bishop of Lafayette.

The family requests that visiting hours at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette be observed on Monday, November 22, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and resume Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. until time of services.

A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening, November 22, 2010, by Rev. Fr. Chester Arceneaux in the Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, November 23, 2010, by The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Altar Society.

Pallbearers will be Joe Thibeaux, Bill Thibeaux, Chris Thibeaux, Josh Thibeaux, Frank Jeanmard and Frank Traub.

Honorary Bearers are Dr. Milton Jolivette, Wendell Bares and Maurice duQuesnay.

Marie Louise's long happy life can be directly attributed to the genuine dedication and compassion of Dr. Milton Jolivette.

Memorials may be made in Miss Jeanmard's name to The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Altar Society, 515 Cathedral St., Lafayette, 70501, (337) 232-1322.

To view online obituary and guestbook, go to www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Fountain Memorial Funeral Home of Lafayette, (337)981-7098, 1010 Pandora Street, is in charge of arrangements.

(Published by Fountain Memorial Funeral Home of Lafayette, LA)

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Funeral Services Held Today For Msgr. Jeanmard

Funeral services were held today for the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jules A. Jeanmard who died December 25 at the St. Andrews Catholic Church rectory in Eunice, La. The services were held at 11 a.m. at the St. Andrews Church. Burial followed in the St. John's Cemetery in Lafayette.

Monsignor Jeanmard, a Catholic priest for 29 years, was the first resident pastor of St. Stephens Catholic Church in 1948. He served in Berwick for eight years.

Funeral arrangements were by Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice.

(Published in The Morgan City Daily Review on December 27, 1971)

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Traub - Lucille Jeanmard Traub, A Retired Housekeeper For The St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Rectory, Died Thursday Of Res Piratory Failure At Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital In Lafayette. She Was 82. Mrs. Traub Was Born In Lafayette And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 50 Years. She Graduated From Mount Carmel High School In Lafayette. She Worked At The Rectory For 30 Years. She Was A Member Of The Altar Society Of St. Maria Goretti Church And Received The Order Of St. Louis Medallion From The Archdiocese Of New Orleans. Survivors Include A Son, Frank Traub; A Daughter, Louise Traub Butler; Three Sisters, Marie Louise Jeanmard, Blanche Bettis And Anna Thibaux; Seven Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Mass Will Be Said Today At Noon At St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In St. Louis Cemetery No.3. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements.

(Published in the New Orleans Times Picayune on November 14, 1998)

Lucille married George Joseph Traub, Jr. Sep 1948, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA. George was born 7 Jun 1913, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Mar 1993, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Louis Cemetery #3 - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Blanche Dolores (Jeanmard) Bettis was born on April 12, 1928 in Lafayette, LA. She passed away on June 22, 2016 in Laredo TX. She lived on Willow Glen, Houston, TX from 1953 - 1999.

Blanche leaves behind her sister Anna (Jeanmard) Thibeaux, daughter Dolores Blanche (Bettis) Martinez (Jose), son Wallace N. "Buddy" Bettis Jr. (Debbie), grandchildren Crystal Martinez, Victor Martinez and Jason Miller Bettis, various family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St. in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Final Resting Place will be in the Houston, Texas Forest Park Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040 and Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.

(Published in The Houston Chronicle on June 29, 2016)



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Blanche Dolores (Jeanmard) Bettis, was born on April 12, 1928, in Lafayette, LA. Blanche passed away on June 22, 2016, in Laredo, Texas.

We placed Our Beautiful Ever Smiling Sister, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother in Her Guardian Angel's Loving, Caring & Strong Hands on June 22, 2016, and we watched as her Beautiful Angel wrapped Blanche with her Whisper Soft Gentle & Protective Wings.

We asked her Guardian Angel to Please Take Blanche's Soul to the Good Lord & Her Beautiful & Caring Heart to Her "One True Love" Wallace Nathaniel (Nate) Bettis Sr.

Blanche is reunited with her: Wallace Nathaniel (Nate) Bettis Sr. (Spouse of 49 years), Parents Lucille Perres & J. Frank Jeanmard, Sisters Marie Louise Jeanmard & Lucille (Jeanmard) Traub, Brother Right Reverend Monsignor Jules A. Jeanmard, & Grandson Christopher John Martinez (Dolores B. & Jose A. Martinez's Little Angel).

Blanche Leaves Behind Beautiful Smiling Memories with her: Sister Anna (Jeanmard) Thibeaux, Brother In Law & Sister In Law Kenneth G. & Helen Marie Bettis, Daughter Dolores Blanche (Bettis) Martinez (Spouse Jose), Son Wallace N. (Buddy) Bettis Jr. (Spouse Debbie ) Granddaughter Crystal Ann Martinez (Son Marcos (Alex) Vasquez, Grandsons Victor Allen Martinez (Spouse Sylvia Angelica) & Jason Miller Bettis, various Loving & Beautiful Cousins, Nieces & Nephews, Great Grandchildren & Great - Great Grandchildren, Wonderful Friends & Classmates of Mt. Carmel High School (Class of 1946) Lafayette, LA & St. Joseph School of Nursing Houston, Texas (Class of 1949) & Neighbors of Willow Glen Street Houston, Texas.

Blanche Graduated from Mt. Carmel High School (Class of 1946) Lafayette, LA & St. Joseph School of Nursing Houston, Texas (Class of 1949).

Ms. Bettis was known for Blocks around Willow Glen Street Houston, TX for her Bologna Sandwiches.

She was the First Ward Clerk in the ICU at Herman Hospital in Houston, TX where Residents Affectionately Learned to Fear & Respect her & she Earned the Respect & Admiration of her Colleagues, Physicians & the ICU Charge Nurse Ms. Cloister.

While Living in Houston, Texas Blanche & Family were Faithful Members of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

After moving in with her Daughter in Laredo, Texas she became a Dedicated Auxiliary Member of Laredo Medical Center where she Served Coffee with a Smile from the ever decorated Coffee Cart in the Surgical Waiting Area, she helped her daughter (Dolores) with the Blood Drives & Junior Volunteers.

Mom & I asked Sweet Jesus, Blessed Virgin & Our Guardian Angels through Prayer to Give All Our Family & Friends Strength & Comfort through Blanche's Journey.

Her Smiles will never be missed because they will Live on in the Hearts, Souls & Minds of All She Met. Smiling Hugs to All.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory in Laredo, Texas.

Visitation will also be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St. in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.

Final Resting Place will be in the Houston, Texas Forest Park Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040 and Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023.

Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.

(Published in The Laredo Morning Times on June 25, 2016)

Blanche married Wallace Nathaniel Bettis, Sr. 14 Jan 1950, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Wallace was born 14 Feb 1927, Humble, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 4 Dec 1989, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

A.M. married J.A. Thibeaux [Group Sheet]

G.F. married J.C. Switzer [Group Sheet]

L.M. — R.M. Baker. [Group Sheet]

L.M. — R.A. Butler. [Group Sheet]

D.B. married J.A. Martinez, Jr. [Group Sheet]

W.N. married S.E. Miller [Group Sheet]

W.N. — D.. [Group Sheet]

V.A. married T.A. Rocha [Group Sheet]

V.A. — S.. [Group Sheet]