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J. F. Jeanmard, Prominent Local Citizen, Dead: Funeral Tuesday

Was Sec'y of Home Building, Loan Association, Former Member Of School Board

J. Frank Jeanmard, one of Lafayette's best-known citizens, took his own life this morning, using a shotgun in the suicide which occurred about 6:00 o'clock at the family home on Dunreath Street.

Dr. M. M. Mouton, coroner, who viewed the body and held an inquiry, said Mr. Jeanmard's death was due to suicide while temporarily insane.

Mr. Jeanmard, who was 58 years, two months and 16 days of age, had served as secretary of the Home Building and Loan Association of this city since the association was organized in 1906. He had been in failing health for about two years and during the past two months his condition became so serious that relatives feared he was on the verge of a nervous collapse.

A native of Breaux Bridge, Mr. Jeanmard was born September 21, 1873, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jules Jeanmard, his mother being before her marriage, Miss Blanche Brown.

Active in business and public affairs, Mr. Jeanmard was prominent in building and loan circles of Louisiana. He served for six years as a member of the Lafayette Parish School Board. He was a Past Grand Knight of Lafayette Council, Knights of Columbus.

Mr. Jeanmard was married over 20 years ago to Miss Lucille Perez. He is survived by his widow, four daughters, Misses Marie Louise, Lucille, Blanche and Anna Marie Jeanmard, and one son, Jules Jeanmard, all of this city; five brothers, including Right Reverend Jules B. Jeanmard, Bishop of Lafayette, J. R., Charles and Dr. H. A. Jeanmard, all of Lafayette, and George Jeanmard of Ville Platte; and two sisters, Mrs. Cyrus Guidry and Mrs. Alexandre Pellerin, both of Lake Charles.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 8:45 at St. John's Cathedral, the funeral cortege leaving the home at 8:30. The family has asked that flowers be omitted.

Members of Lafayette Council, Knights of Columbus, have been requested to attend.

Interment will take place in St. John's cemetery.

The funeral arrangements are in charge of A. A. Crouchet, with the Dauterive Undertaking Company.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on December 7, 1931)

Joseph — Lucille Perres. Lucille (daughter of Auguste Perres, Jr. and Dolores Arenas) was born 8 Oct 1886, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Jun 1968, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Jun 1968, 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]