Patrick Golding O’Brien, 70, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at his home.
Patrick was born Aug. 25, 1945, in Morgan City, the son of Floyd Percy O’Brien and Lois Boudreaux O’Brien.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister, Judy Logue and husband, Ed, of Evanston, Illinois; and three nephews, Edward Logue III, Michael O’Brien and John Patrick Logue.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Percy O’Brien and Lois Boudreaux O’Brien.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, May 13, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with a memorial visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Patrick will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery at a later date.

Joe Ann Duchan Paul, 77, a native and resident of Patterson, Louisiana, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
She is survived by one son, Edison Paul Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Sheila Paul Lewis of Patterson and Esna Paul-Melson of New Orleans; one brother, James Duchan of Patterson; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Visitation will be Thursday from 8 a.m. until recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, the Rev. Herbert Bennerfield officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Patterson.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Oct. 7, 1941 —May 11, 2016
Carol Pontiff Battaglia, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 8:28 a.m., at the Franklin Foundation Hospital.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Donald J. Battaglia; four children, Donna B. Landry and her husband, Alwin; Toby Battaglia and his wife, Theresa; Kara B. Landry and her husband, Scott; and Brett Battaglia and his wife, Dena; five grandchildren, Landon and Bryson Landry, and Aubree, Brody, and Ava Battaglia; six siblings, Paul Pontiff, Murphy Pontiff Jr., Barbara Borne, Linda Richard, Helen Jones and Faye Rice; special niece, Jennifer Scelfo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Murphy Pontiff Sr. and Bessie Boudreaux Pontiff; one sister, Aline Gaudet; and one brother, Keith Pontiff.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 12 p.m., at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. She will be laid to rest in the Perpetual Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Lloyd Benoit will conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Toby Battaglia, Brett Battaglia, Alwin Landry, Scott Landry, Bryson Landry, Landon Landry, Joe Gaudet, Mark Gaudet and Kenny Scelfo Sr.
The family would like to thank Dr. McPherson, Dr. Tesi, Justin Boudreaux and the staff of Franklin Foundation Hospital, as well as the Franklin Fire Department for the care and compassion given to Carol.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Jarrod Michael Bowers, 31, a resident and native of Franklin, passed away at 8:21 a.m., at the Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., at the Macedonia Baptist Church 145 Prevost Road in Baldwin (Ashton Area). A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11 a.m. Jarrod’s uncle, the Rev. Rufus Parker Jr., will serve as the Eulogist. A motor bike procession/send off will take Jarrod to his final earthly resting place in the Franklin Cemetery, where Committal and Burial Services will take place.
Memories of Jarrod will forever remain in the hearts of his mother, Bernadette Parker-Lockett and her husband, Michael of Houston, TX; his father, James P. Bowers Jr. and his wife, Christina, of Franklin; two brothers, James P. Bowers Ill and Michael Lockett Jr., all of Houston, TX; a sister, Jashayla Bowers of Franklin; nine aunts; five uncles; and a host of cousins and other relatives, high school classmates and dear friends.
Jarrod was preceded in death by both his paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, Franklin, Jeanerette and Houma is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.

Mary Louise Bob-Wilson, 63, a resident of Franklin and native of Baldwin, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 8:20 p.m., at Franklin Health Care Center.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. until funeral services beginning at 11 a.m., at the Triumph Baptist Church in Franklin, with the Rev. Carl Lewis officiating the services. Entombment will follow services in the Mausoleum Section of the Franklin Cemetery.
Memories of Mary will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Michael Bob and his wife, Requita and Shunekera Conner, both of Franklin; two brothers, Henry Bob of Charenton and Leroy Bob Sr. and his wife, Nellie, of Olevia, LA; two sisters, Shirley B. Toussaint and Mrs. Frank (Lille B.) Smith, both of Baldwin; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, one sister and a granddaughter.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, Franklin, Houma and Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.

Funeral services for Barbara Lee Boone Bradley will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie, with Bro. Toby Ryder officiating. Burial will follow in the Pythian Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Mrs. Bradley was born in Lecompte, LA on March 7, 1931. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2016. She died peacefully at Pelican Pointe in Maurice, LA.
Mrs. Bradley grew up in Bunkie, LA and married the late Darrel Bradley in January 1952. She and Darrel spent most of their adult life in Franklin where they raised their four children.
Mrs. Bradley served the Lord in many areas at First Baptist Church during her time in Franklin.
She loved her brothers and sisters and enjoyed visiting with them.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and prayed for her loved ones dally.
She was an accomplished seamstress and delighted in sewing for her children and grandchildren. She loved to bake, entertain and play bridge. She was kind, generous and always ready to forgive.
She was preceded in death by her husband. Darrel Lyndon Bradley and her parents, Travis and Bertha Hudnall Boone,
Survivors include two sons, Douglas Lyndon Bradley of Houma and Lee Harlon Bradley of Wilmington, DE; two daughters. Deborah Lynn Bradley Sirven and husband, Rick, of Prairieville and Lisa Henderson and husband, Bryan, of Lafayette; two brothers, Clay Boone and Brent Boone, both of Baton Rouge; seven sisters, Helen Brouillette of New Iberia; Glennie Watkins of Alexandria; Betty Pharis of Pineville; Glenda Roberts of Victoria. TX; Leila Knight of Pryor. OK; Theresa Frazier of Brusly and Diane Dusang of Picayune, MS; seven grandchildren, Brandon Sirven, Kellie Stoddard, Jordan Sirven, Maritza Sirven, Kallie Patin, Katelin Bradley and Jessica Bradley; six great grandchildren, Collin Studebaker, Theron Bradley, Carter Bradley, Avery Stoddard and Luke Stoddard.
The family would like to thank the staff of Pelican Pointe, Rosie, Ryan, Tanequa, Christy and all who took such good care of her every day. We would also like to thank Community Hospice for their support during this difficult time, Valerie, Zac, Angela, Bro. Toby and others that gave her comfort.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Lafayette, LA, 1100 Lee Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70501.
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Feb. 9, 1935 ~ May 11, 2016
Franklin, Louisiana
Martha Conner Segura, a native of Abbeville and long time resident of Franklin, passed away at age 81, on Wednesday, May 11,2016, at 10 a.m. at her home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness.
Martha was born February 9, 1935 to the late Adam “George” Conner and the late Rena Frederick Theriot in Abbeville. She married her husband, Lodger J. Segura, on October 4, 1958 and moved to Franklin in 1964. Martha was employed as a Pam-Professional, teaching in the Math and Reading Labs, first at E. A. Crowell Elementary and then Willow Street Elementary until her retirement in 1994.
Martha was a devout Catholic, a parishioner at the Church of Assumption, and a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was very involved in the community, first working on a committee for Franklin’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, was a member of the PTA at Crowell Elementary where she volunteered to work on various floats and the Mardi Gras Carnival, was a member of the Business & Professional Women’s Association, organized the first Christmas Ceremony in Franklin, which she continued until she became ill. Martha was an Ambassador for the West St. Mary Chamber of Commerce in 1997 and was the “Lamp Lighter” for the 2003 Christmas Under the Lampposts. She also worked on committees for Franklin’s Bicentennial Celebration where she won Best Dressed Costume, which she designed. She was also a Co-Founder of Franklin’s Krewe of Agmarol and was Chairman of the Sister Cities Organization under the leadership of Mayor Sam Jones, twinning with both Reunion Island, France, and Genappe, Belgium, which she visited multiple times. Martha loved to entertain these visitors and often prepared her crawfish etouffee. Because of her love of the visitors, she organized the Belgium Festival on the Courthouse grounds.
Martha was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included traveling, serving her community, shopping, visiting with family and friends, and cooking. Martha will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her daughter (and caregiver) Tammy Segura Himel and her husband, Warren “Butch” Himel; her granddaughter, Alice Himel, all of Franklin; two grandsons, Adam Himel and his wife, Kristen of Erath; and Ben Himel and his wife, Cindy of Carencro; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Adam Conner and his wife, Mary of Abbeville; and George Conner and his wife, Janna of Texas; and one sister, Betty Cormier of Erath; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Lodger Joseph Segura; three sisters, Aline Conner Taylor, Rita “Bonnie” Theriot Hebert, and Helen Theriot Savoy; and her great aunt, Alice Marie Conner.
A gathering of family and friends will be held for both Martha and her husband, L. J. Segura, on Monday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume Tuesday at Ibert’s at 9 a.m. with dismissal at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, with Father Lloyd Benoit officiating. Martha, along with her late husband, will be laid to rest together in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum.
Serving as pallbearers will be Warren “Butch” Himel, Adam Conner, George Conner, Adam Himel, Ben Himel and Ronnie Frederick.
The family would like to thank Kelly Mayer, family friend, for her love and care given to both Martha and L. J., as well as to Dr. Roland Degeyter and Heart of Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to either American Cancer Society, 1604 W Pinhook Rd, Ste. 203, Lafayette, La. 70508, (337)-237-3736, https://donate.cancer.org/index; The American Heart Association, 2644 S. Sherwood Forest, Suite 108, Baton Rouge, La. 70816, (225) 248-7700https://donatenow.heart.org; or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, (800) 805-5856, https://www.stjude.org/.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

May 12, 1942 -May 8, 2016
Nila Mary Nini, 73, a resident of Berwick, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
Nila was born May 12, 1942, in Berwick, the daughter of Raymond Bernard Nini and Eva Mae Folse Nini.
At age 8, Nila was disabled by polio and confined to a wheelchair. Despite her disability and the challenges she faced, Nila graduated from Berwick High School, attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, and graduated from St. Mary Dominican in New Orleans, where she obtained her B.S.CT(ASCP).
Her medical career spanned almost 30 years, starting with her internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and then continuing at Lakewood Hospital in Morgan City, working under Dr. Everett Trahan.
She was a member of ASPC, Easter Seals Post-Polio Support Group, former member of the Mayors’ Committee for Disability Issues and STEP/BIMS. She was also a caring daughter, sister, and aunt that will be missed by all who knew her.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Eva Mae Nini of Berwick; two brothers, Jerry Nini and wife, Sandra, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Rand Nini of Berwick; two aunts, Angelle Governale and Gloria Nini; five nephews and nieces, Selena Koro, Craig Courtney, Mashane Nini, Stephanie Adams and Melanie Nini; cousin, Toni DeRoen; and a lifelong dear friend, Margaruite Guarino.
Nila was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Bernard Nini; a sister, Madge Courtney; numerous aunts and uncles; and extended family.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Berwick from 9 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Nila will be laid to rest in the Berwick Mausoleum.

Paul Polk Jr., 50, a resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Dena Mullins Polk of Morgan City; three children, Craig Mullins of Thibodaux, Christopher Polk of Bayou Vista, and Sarah Polk of Columbia; a daughter-in-law; seven grand-children; one brother, Terry Polk; and his mother-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son.

NEW IBERIA - Funeral Services will be conducted for Mr. Leslie “Yea” M. Bonvillain, 85, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Evangeline Funeral Home with Fr. Ed Degeyter officiating. Interment will follow at Beau Pre Cemetery with military services by the Iberia Parish Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Thursday. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday until service time.
A native of Berwick and resident of Jeanerette, Mr. Bonvillain passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 2016 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette.
Born on February 24, 1931 to the late Addie Joseph and Edna V. Martin Bonvillain, Leslie was one of three children.
Mr. Bonvillain proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged from the army, Leslie went on to work for Brown & Root out of Morgan City as a supervisor for over thirty years.
Better known as “Yea” by his family and friends, Leslie enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden, fishing, shrimping, and woodworking. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Marcus D. Bonvillain and wife, Gena; Derek A. Bonvillain and wife, Rita; Kenneth D. Bonvillain and wife, Jan; and Carla Bonvillain; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty one years, Melba Ballard Bonvillain; son, Leslie Paul Bonvillain; parents, Addie and Edna Bonvillain; brother, Percy Bonvillain; and sister, Ethel Braud.
Pallbearers will be members of the family.
To view the online obituary, view the video tribute, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

April 15, 1973 ~ May 6, 2016
Jessie Schexnayder Martin was born on April 15, 1973 in New Iberia to the late Burton Schexnayder and the late Laurel Guidry Schexnayder. A longtime resident of Garden City, Jessie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a one of a kind person who had a kind soul, a strong will, a determined mind, and a witty sense of humor. Jessie also had an inner strength that enabled her to overcome so many challenges in her all too brief life. When she was two years old she was in a serious car accident which left her in a coma for a month. Miraculously she pulled through only to face tragedy again. Following the birth of her beloved “Meggie”, she slipped into another coma and has also suffered from the debilitating illness of Fibromyalgia.
Following the loss of her mother and then three months later her father, a part of Jessie died as well. But despite all of her struggles Jessie kept pushing on and fighting. Her life was not defined by the struggles she faced, but in how she faced those struggles with determination and courage. Her life was defined by her strength, and in the way she loved her family and friends and tried her best to protect them and help in any way she could. Her life was enjoyed by her passions in life, such as her love of animals and cooking, and how she loved having fun, being spontaneous, and her loud, heart filled laugh that she was known for. Her final struggle would come on February 23, 2016, when Jessie suffered a major stroke. For the next 73 days she fought the greatest battle of her life, and on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the young age of 43, Jessie received her ultimate healing when she was called home to her heavenly reward, where there’s no more pain or struggles, only peace. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staffs of Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma, and especially Heart of Hospice in Franklin, for the loving care given to Jessie in her final days and also for the comfort and compassion given to them.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her husband of 21 years, Curtis Martin; her daughter, Megan Martin; two sisters, Dana Bodin and Desi Hanagriff and her husband, Randy; her maternal grandmother, Hazel Guidry; her brother-in-law, Shane Martin; her sister-in-law, Brenda Martin Kinsella and her husband, Mike; as well as numerous family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Laurel Guidry Schexnayder; her maternal grandfather, Willis Guidry Sr.; and her paternal grandparents, Sidney ‘Papa Shine” Schexnayder Jr. and Ophelia “Mama Shine” Sonnier Schexnayder.
An intimate memorial service with family and close friends will be held at a later date, with her remains being laid to rest with her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Jessie’s name to Heart of Hospice - Bayou Region, 14777 Highway 90 West Frontage Road, Franklin, LA 70538, www.heartofhospice.net.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Nov. 30, 1983 ~ May 15, 2016
Kimberly C. Gillen, a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away at the age of 32 on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Denham Springs. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her son, Kris, whether it was fishing, being outdoors and on the water, going to festivals, or just hanging out. She worked in the hospitality industry, most recently at Cypress Bayou Casino and the Best Western Forest Inn.
Survivors include her son, Jason Kristofer “Kris” Carr; her mother, Cheri Charpentier Gillen; her father, Kevin Lee Gillen; her maternal grandparents, Hillary and Rose Marie Lombardo Charpentier; her aunt and godmother, Jennifer C. Hanson; her aunt, Michelle C. Neuman and her husband, Charles, and their daughter, Hillary Rose Neuman; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, family members, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Red and Dorothy Gillen; her cousin, Katheryn Rose Hanson; and her uncle and godfather, Richard Hanson.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday at Ibert’s at 11 a.m., and continue until time of dismissal at 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, with Father Peter Emusa as Celebrant. A private inurnment will be held at the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum at a later date.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Ms. Cynthia Howard, 57, a resident and native of Franklin, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 11:33 p.m., at her residence following a short illness.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Otis Mortuary Chapel in Franklin.
Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at the mortuary, with the Rev. Arnold R. Joseph officiating. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary B. Howard of Franklin; one son, Jordan McDaniel of Franklin; two daughters, Danielle (Joseph) Martin of Moss Bluff, LA and Laury Linton of Monroe; one brother, Keenze Howard Sr. of Morgan City; three sisters, Karen Howard, Stacey Yost and Monica Howard Mack, all of Monroe; and two grandchildren, Kaden Linton and Xachir Turner.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

May 31, 1931-May 18, 2016
Albert Raymond Johnson, 84, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner.
He was born May 31, 1931, in Many, La., the son of Albert N. Johnson and Lydia E. Martin Johnson.
Raymond was a devout Christian and music lover, which led him to serve as the Minister of Music for many churches in the Tri-City area including First Baptist Church of Bayou Vista, First Baptist Church of Morgan City, First Baptist Church of Patterson, First Baptist Church of Berwick, and Belle River Baptist Church.
Raymond enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and teaching them things like how to swim. He was a generous and selfless son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, Shane Johnson and wife Natasha of College Station, Texas; four daughters, Stephanie Patterson of Lafayette, Cynthia Sampey and husband Godfrey of Lafayette, Traci Connor and husband Mike of Morgan City, and Allison Williams and husband Wendell of Morgan City; one brother, Willard Johnson and wife Bonnie of Lake Charles; one sister, Pearly Stark of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren, Joanie Patterson, Eileen Arceneaux, Jason Sampey, Joshua Sampey, Michael Ross, Jessica Ross, John Ross and Bennett Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Landon Arceneaux, Cambrenn Ross, Franky Pearce IV and Colston Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Albert N. Johnson and Lydia E. Johnson; brothers, Robert Johnson and Arlington Johnson; and sisters, Louise Bolton, Verleen Fuselier, Lucille Scarborough, Shirley Giles and Etta Mae Martin.
Visitation will be held at Twin City Funeral Home on Friday, May 20, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and resume on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 11 a.m. until service time. A Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m.
Raymond will be laid to rest in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora, La., on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 11 a.m.

Yvonne L. Ozio died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016, at the age of 92.
Born in Breaux Bridge, in 1924, she moved to Morgan City after completing her degree in education at SLI (now UL-L). Morgan City has been her home for approximately 70 years. Her commitment was always to her family, her church – Sacred Heart, and her community.
Over the years, she was involved in many activities and organizations. She is best remembered for her joy of cooking, countless fine meals, and many family memories. Her gift boxes of cookies at Christmas were enjoyed by many friends and family members. In 2006, she helped her family compile a family cookbook of 95 favorite recipes. It continues to inspire new generations of her family.
Needlework of various kinds was also a lifelong passion. She shared her work with family and friends. She was most proud of the five quilts she made from 2007 to 2012 – one for each of her five children. They are all unique in design and hand-quilted. “Granny,” as she was affectionately known, was a woman of many talents who valued her long, healthy, and full life.
Yvonne is survived by her five children, Thomas Ozio and Leila Causbie, Paul Ozio, Pauline and David Fulda, Dottie and Greg Ulrich, and Teresa and Andreas Dillenkoffer; 10 grandchildren, Melanie Ulrich, Mathew Ulrich, David Louviere, Anna Ozio, Margie Ozio, Erika Dillenkoffer, Thomas Dillenkoffer, Walter Dillenkoffer, Samuel Ozio and Sarah Ozio; three great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Andrew Dragna; three nieces; and one nephew.
Visitation will be Monday, May 23, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Morgan City. A funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Building Maintenance Fund or to Central Catholic High School in Morgan City.
Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

Jax Edward Meyer, infant, died Monday, May 16, 2016.
He is survived by his parents, Jon and Shelly Meyer of Morgan City; his grandparents, Edward and Donna Meyer of Morgan City and Carlton and Shelia Pearce of Bayou Vista; two great-grandmothers, Marjorie Forbes of Baton Rouge and Glynn Pearce of Bayou Vista; two uncles; one aunt; and five cousins.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, his grandfather and an uncle.
Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with funeral and medical expenses.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

May 31, 1941 ~ May 18, 2016
Gabriel “Gabe” Bodin Jr., a native of Franklin and a 36 year resident of Gonzales, passed away at the Gonzales Healthcare Center on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the age of 74, just 13 days shy of his 75th birthday.
Gabe proudly served his God and Country in the United States Air Force for four years. He was employed with Cabot Corporation for 15 years and retired from Occidental Chemical in Convent, LA as an INE Technician in charge of planning and scheduling following 25 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, and many other wonderful things with his wife Joy. He will be missed deeply by his wife, family, and friends.
Gabe is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joy Rita Breaux Bodin; two sons, Michael Bodin, and Stephen Bodin and his wife, Mala; one daughter, Madonna Bodin; two stepsons, Tim Raphael and his wife, Tracy; and Tommy Raphael and his wife, Cindy; seven grandchildren, Patrick, Carleigh, Ali, Chantelle, Brittany, Dustin, and Patsy; one great granddaughter, Breeanna; and a sister, Bonnie Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Bodin Sr. and Violet Concienne Bodin; and his brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Janice Bodin.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin beginning at 10 a.m., with funeral services being held at 1 p.m. He will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Baldwin. Father Cedric Sonnier will conduct the services.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Gloria M. Provost, 81, a resident and native of Jeanerette, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Consolata Home in New Iberia at 1:45 p.m.
Visitation will be observed from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, with a rosary being recited at 12 noon at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Jeanerette followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Dismas Mauk, SVD serving as the Celebrant. Burial will follow in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Jeanerette.
Memories of Gloria will forever remain in the hearts of her husband, Alfred Provost Jr.; and one son, Daffy Provost, both of Jeanerette; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and one son.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, Jeanerette, Franklin, and Houma is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Sept. 7, 1950- May 19, 2016
Douglas Pye, 65, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.
Doug was born Sept. 7, 1950, in Morgan City, the son of Eugene and Ruth Reynaud Pye.
Doug was a very faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a catechism teacher, Eucharistic Minister, and usher for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 1373, where he served as Grand Knight from 1996-2000.
Doug served the City of Morgan City for many years, working at the Police Department for 12 years as a jailer and working for the sign department for 15 years.
Doug loved spending time with his family, especially spoiling his grandsons. Doug could often times be found sitting in his recliner watching old western movies, Gunsmoke, Bonanza or his favorite movies, My Cousin Vinny and Shawshank Redemption.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Marilyn LaCoste Pye of Morgan City; two sons, Michael Pye and wife Heather of Shreveport, and Jason Pye and wife Rebecca of Morgan City; two grandsons, Dylan Michael Pye and Riley Douglas Pye, both of Shreveport; two granddogs, Budrick “Buddy” James Pye and Jasmine “Jazzy” Elizabeth Pye; and three brothers, Anthony Pye, Jerry Pye and Charles Pye, all of Morgan City.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Pye and Ruth Reynaud Pye; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul LaCoste Sr. and Agnolia LaCoste.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Ochsner Medical Center Neuro Intensive Care Unit in New Orleans for the wonderful, loving care they gave to Doug.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Greg Fratt celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home. The visitation will resume Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from 9 a.m. until Mass time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Following Mass, Doug will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Aug. 29, 1938 ~ May 20, 2016
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin for Emily Ruiz Luke, a native of Iberia Parish and a longtime resident of Centerville, who passed away at the age of 77 on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Lloyd Benoit will conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Rickey Aucoin, Karl Young Jr., Dennis Zweigle, Minus Boiteaux, Scott Treadway, and Dennis Mayon.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday at Ibert’s Mortuary from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Visitations will resume on Wednesday at Ibert’s at 9 a.m. and continue until service time.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 44 years, Farrell Luke; four children, Darlene Aucoin Young and her husband, Karl Young Jr. of Natchitoches; Rickey Aucoin and his wife Virginia, of Franklin; Tammy Aucoin Zweigle and her husband Dennis, of Frisco, TX; and Tiffany Luke Boiteaux and her husband, Minus of Centerville; two stepsons, Timothy Luke of New Iberia; and George Luke of Franklin; three sisters, Eva LeBlanc, Roberta Treadway, and JoAnn Edwards; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Ruiz and Mable Ruiz; and a stepson, Brian Luke.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.