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Last Rites Held At Monday Mass For Mrs. Privat

Funeral services were held at a 10 a.m. Mass Monday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Mrs. Joseph Privat, 67, the former Julie McBride, who died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday in the Rayne-Branch hospital.

She was born July 14, 1886, in Rayne.

Mrs. Privat's family was among the first settlers of Church Point, her father being the later Walter Scott McBride. Her mother was a direct descendant of the Acadians in the St. Martinville community. Her husband, Joe Privat, who preceded her in death two years, operated a bakery in Rayne which had been in his family since the early days of this city He was also prominently known for his work in developing agriculture in this area and won many awards for his truck farming. Active in the Auxiliary of Arceneaux Post, American Legion, Mrs. Privat was also a member of the Ladies Alter Society of St. Joseph Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Ousse, Rayne; one son, Anthony Privat, Rayne; one brother, Walter McBride, Rayne; one sister, Miss Ella McBride, Rayne, and one grandchild.

Officiating was Father O'Neil Landry, Mrs. Privat's nephew. He is the pastor of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville. Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Jules Jeanmard, pastor of the St. Edmond Catholic Church, Eunice, Rev. Joseph Lefleur, pastor of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata; and Rev. Hubert Lerschen.

The Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on January 2, 1964)

Julie married Joseph Joe Privat 5 Feb 1921, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Joseph was born 6 Nov 1890, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Feb 1961, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Letitia Duos 17 Nov 1937, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Letitia was born 17 Jun 1916, Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Dec 1987, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Anthony Scott Privat, 48, lifelong resident of Rayne and one of the community's best known and loved citizens, were held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 25, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Many friends joined the sorrowing family to pay final tribute to "Tony" as he was known and loved by everyone., and participated in the Christmas afternoon services with Rev. O'Neil Landry of Centerville, a cousin, officiating Present in the Sanctuary were Msgr Emery Labbe, Rev. Joseph Breaux and Rev. Kenneth Morvant.

Interment followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Gossen Funeral Home directing arrangements. Pallbearers included Philip Trahan, Roderick Trahan, Frank Privat, Tommy Privat, Dan Landry, Jr, and Edward S. McBride of Chase, Maryland.

Mr. Privat was stricken at his home Thursday morning and was rushed to the Rayne-Branch Hospital where he passed away at 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

His sudden death is a tragic loss, not only to his dear wife and other members of his family, but to the hosts of friends who had known and admired him throughout his entire lifetime.

He was the son of the late Joseph Privat and Julie McBride Privat, representing two of the early pioneer families of this community. He was reared here and graduated from St. Joseph High School, later attending the SW La Vocational-Technical School in Crowley. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army, and upon his return to civilian life, went into business with his father operating Privat's Bakery and assisting with his father's widespread farming interests. After his father's death, Tony continued to operate the family bakery until recent months when it was closed. At the time of his death he was still managing the Privat farm.

He was an active member of the Rayne Lions Club, Woodmen of the World, Rayne Council 1897, Knights of Columbus, Msgr George Mollo Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Colubms, and Arceneaux Post No. 77, American Legion.

Always friendly to everyone, with a genuine smile of happiness, and a ready wit and humor which endeared him to "grown-ups" and children alike, Tony was loved by all, especially by the younger members of the family who sensed his understanding and deep affection for each of them. May cherished memories remain of his kind, quiet and sincere personality. He was never too busy to take time for a visit with friends, and he always responded in his sincere, cheerful way which was a bright part of the day for everyone meeting him. Kind and thoughtful, his life was marked by consideration for others. He and his devoted wife had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and this was a time of particular happiness for them - with friends everywhere sharing the opportunity to express their admiration for this loved couple. His sudden and untimely death came as a great shock to the community where he will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

He is survived by his wife, the former Rita Trahan, one sister, Mrs. Edwin Ousse, of Rayne, the former Julie Privat; one nniece and nephew in Rayne, Juliana Ousse and Edwin "Butch" Ousse, Jr., and 24 other nieces and nephews in this immediate area.

to the wife whom tony loved so dearly - to Julie , and to her sweet family who were such a close and intimate part of his life, Acadian-Tribune and his hosts of friends everywhere join in expressions of sincerest sympathy. And he will long be remembered for his goodness, his sweet, kind manner and his deep and abiding friendship for his fellowman. He will be remembered in the smile of a child and the gentle beauty of a quiet summer day - and in the brotherhood of man... "to have a friend is to be one" was Tony's way of life, and he lived the beautiful Christian concept day by day - a lasting and perfect memorial to a dear, lovely person. We all cherish that memory.

(Published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune on December 31, 1970)

Anthony — Rita Amy Trahan. Rita was born 23 Jan 1925, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Mar 2005, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Mar 2005, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. for Julie Privat Ousse, 82 who died Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Lafayette, LA.

Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #1 , Rayne, LA.

Surviving are one son, Edwin "Butch" Landry Ousse, Jr. and wife Janice of Lafayette, one daughter, Julie Anna Ousse Manale and husband Fred of Lafayette, one grandson, Nicholas Ousse of Lafayette, two step grandchildren, Thomas McNeely of Lafayette, Brooke McNeely of Lafayette, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin "Teedie" Landry Ousse, Sr., parents, Joseph Privat and Julie McBride Privat, one brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Rita Trahan Privat, sister-in-law, Beverly Ousse Darby, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wallace and Eleanor Ousse, Sr..

She was born Saturday, September 15, 1928 in Rayne, LA, daughter of the late Joseph Privat and the late Julie McBride Privat.

She was a member of Acadia Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution, American Legion Auxillary for 62 years, Catholic Daughters of America and Rayne Garden Club for 45 years.

Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, Louisiana

Julie married Edwin Landry Ousse, Sr. 18 Oct 1949, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Edwin was born 7 Aug 1922, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Oct 2010, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 Oct 2010, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #1 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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RAYNE - Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at a Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Edward Privat, 75, who died Thursday, June 23, at Encore Nursing Home in Crowley.

Interment was in the Leger Cemetery in Rayne.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Thibodeaux Privat of Rayne; two daughters, Julie Privat Wells, Stephanie Privat Nini and husband David; four step-daughters, Sara Leon, Laura Fontenot and husband Ben, Wynette Daigle and husband Taite, Shelly Coleman and husband Brandon; son, Joseph Privat and wife Melissa; two step-sons, Brian Leon and wife Roxanne, David Leon; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth Privat and wife Brenda.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edwin Privat; mother, Letitia Duos Privat; and great-grandchild, Bailey Leon.

Frank worked for the Rayne Police Department for 20 years and was a member of American Legion in Rayne and of the Knights of Columbus in Rayne.

A rosary was recited on Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.

Friends were received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., on Sunday, June 26, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Monday, June 27, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.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.

(Published in the Crowley Post Signal on June 29, 2016)

Frank married R. Vienne [Group Sheet]

Frank married E.M. Thibodeaux [Group Sheet]

K.O. — B. Deroussel. [Group Sheet]

E.L. — J. T. [Group Sheet]

J.A. married F.J. Manale [Group Sheet]

J.A. married L.B. Kearson [Group Sheet]

J.A. married T.A. Wells [Group Sheet]

J.E. — M.. [Group Sheet]

S. — D.B. Nini. [Group Sheet]