Leon Royle “Roy” Lassus died in Gulfport, MS, at the age of 82. He was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Terrytown, LA for 44 years before moving to the Gulf Coast, and was a resident of Diamondhead, MS at the time of his death. While in Terrytown, Roy was a member of the Terrytown 5th District Volunteer Fire Department. He graduated from Warren Easton High School and was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Royle Lassus and Frances Duplessis Lassus Serpas; and a daughter, Laurie Lassus Weber. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Naomi (Mimi) Jacomet Lassus; a son, Lenny (Kristin) Lassus; and five grandchildren, Ryan Patrick Lassus, Emily Carol Lassus, Lisa (Alex) Weber Esquivel, Logan Mitchel Weber, and Kayla Frances Weber. He was a field safety advisor for Mobil Oil Company, Chalmette Refinery. He was an active member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS, where he served as an alter server and extraordinary minister. In 2016, Roy received the “Lumen  Christi” Award for the service to St. Rose de Lima Parish. Roy was also an active member of the Central Hancock Rotary in Diamondhead and the Fin and Feather Club in Diamondhead. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on January 26, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, 301 S. Necaise Avenue, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi with visitation for family and friends from 10:30 a.m. until the mass at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to St. Rose Outreach and Recovery. Riemann Family Funeral Home is serving the family. An online guest book may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Henry Louis Leidinger, Jr. passed away on January 17, 2018 at the age of 54. He was the loving son of the late Henry and Gertie Leidinger. Brother of Angel “Punchy” Hernandez (Robin), Toni Tritt (Mark), Kim Jones (Terry), Jeri Hernandez and the late Louis Leidinger. He also leaves behind his long time companion Karen Walls, loved one Jenna, granddaughter Eva, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other dear relatives and friends. Henry was an avid all around outdoorsman, and was happiest when he was hunting, fishing or spending time with his cherished dogs, Susie and Pete. He was much loved, and will be missed by all who knew him. A visitation was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street in Chalmette, followed by a prayer service afterward. He will be laid to rest a later date.

Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” L’Hoste passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones, on January 20, 2018 at 12:55 p.m. at the age of 85. Jacqueline is survived by her loving husband Lester. Children: Lester L’Hoste, Jr. (Linda), Craig L’Hoste (Earline), Yolanda Waguespack (Warren), Keith L’Hoste (Melissa), and Michelle Wright (Ken). Grandchildren: Jason L’Hoste (Leanna), Jonathan L’Hoste, Sommer L’Hoste, Michael Waguespack, Nicole Thibodeaux (James), Becky Madere (Cody), Hannah Cozzo (Chad), Hillary Cousins (Jeremy), Nicholas Wright and Kaitlyn Wright. Great grandchildren: Madison L’Hoste, Trey Thibodeaux, Jordan Thibodeaux, Dax Madere, Demi Olivia Nelson, Caden DeGruy, Leighton Cozzo, Rilynn Cousins, and Vivian Cousins. Jacqueline is preceded in death by her mother, Irene Glassy Stiller. Jacqueline was born on October 4, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacqueline and Lester were married 65 years. They were residents of St. Bernard Parish for 61 years. Jacqueline was remembered for being an astonishing woman with a passion and talent for cooking and being a devoted wife and mother. Her family will remember her as a spirited matriarch who will be loved and missed immensely. A visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 2320 Paris Road in Chalmette, on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. with a Mass at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in Jacqueline’s honor.

Edda Watson Mayer passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the age of 70. She was the cherished wife of 47 years to John A. Mayer Sr. Loving mother of John A. Mayer Jr. (Dana) and Edward Mayer (Shelley). Daughter of the late John Watson and Shirley Snow Jarrell. Sister of John E. Watson (Donna), Debra Jarrell and Shirley Wagner (Daniel). Proud grandmother of Kylie, Alexander, Amelia, Taylor and Emery. Aunt of Tina, Ronald, David and Lindsay. She is also survived and fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and especially her beloved pets, Sammy and Buddy. Edda was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Hammond, LA following Hurricane Katrina. She enjoyed a long career as a Bank Manager. Following her retirement, she found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for her family and friends. Edda will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her loving spirit, her laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., followed by a Memorial Mass beginning at 1 p.m. Her burial will be respectfully private.

Kenneth “Ken” John Rabalais Sr. passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 74. He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Goodwin Moffatt Rabalais; sons John J. Rabalais, Kenneth (Kenny) Rabalais Jr.(Jennifer), Kirby J. Rabalais (Chelsey) and C. Todd Moffatt (Catherine); sisters Alice Culotta and Kathleen Grace Vedros. grandchildren Alexander (Alex) and Ashton Rabalais and Nicholas, Hayden and Sophia Moffatt. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Kirby and Myrtle Rabalais; sisters Joyce Ford and Jean Ann Dixon Norton. He was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from and played baseball for McNeese University. Ken coached at Chalmette High School and after, served as Vice President of the St. Bernard School Board for 12 years. He joined Allstate as an Insurance agent for 30+ years and moved to Mandeville where he lived until his death. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Ken’s favorite pastime was going to the beach with family and friends. He will be missed but never forgotten. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 11a.m., and the burial will take place at All Saints Mausoleum at 2 p.m.

Clifford “Bay” Sino departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born to the union of the late James and Elmira Sino in Braithwaite, LA. Clifford is survived by two sisters, two daughters, a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration of life service honoring Mr. Sino was held at Greater South Shore Baptist Church, 7408 W. Judge Perez Drive, Arabi, LA on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Interment was private. Charbonnet Family Services handled the arrangements.

Claudia Kivell Smith passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Larry Smith Sr. for 61 years. Loving mother of Deborah S. Turgeau (Steven), Brenda S. Schiro (Mark), Milton R. Smith Sr. (Diane) and the late Larry Smith Jr. Daughter of the late Milton Kivell and Maggie Banner Kivell. Sister of Elaine Kivell and the late Milton Kivell Sr., Frederick Kivell, Lawrence Kivell Banner, Elsie Kivell Eber, Richard Kivell and Mildred Kivell Stouff. Proud grandmother of Mark Schiro Jr. (Jennifer), Chantel Schiro, Joshua Turgeau and Milton R. Smith Jr. Great grandmother of Brenee Callais, Dylan Callais, Peyton Velazquez and Ethan Turgeau. Claudia was born on February 13, 1937 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Raymond Anthony Fourtunia, Sr., born October 8, 1944 in New Orleans, entered his eternal rest on January, 21, 2018 at the age of 73. He was the loving husband of Velma Fourtunia. Father of Raymond Fourtunia, Jr. (Carol), Tony Fourtunia, (Kim), Danny Fourtunia, Sr., Dawn Fourtunia Asevado (Randy) and Chad Fourtunia. Grandfather of Raymond, III, Ashley (Jonathan), Kaylyn, Randy, Jr., Kolby, Anthony, Jr., Brenden and Danny, II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuella Puig Fourtunia of New Orleans, and Arthur Fourtunia, Sr. of Venice, Louisiana, and his mother-in-law, Velma Englade. Raymond was known to be a jack of all trades, and worked as a carpenter for Wyndham Worldwide for 21 years. He was a proud husband and father and was never happier than when he was fishing with his grandchildren and son-in-law. A visitation and mass was held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701. W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens with military honors. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Eva Bordelon Gaspard passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the age of 92. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her life. She was the cherished wife of the late Norbert J. Gaspard Sr. Daughter of the late Joseph Dila “BooBoo” and Aline Johnson Bordelon. Loving mother of Diane Elder (the late Michael Elder), Aline Ranatza (Pascal Ranatza), Ronald Gaspard (Patricia Gaspard), Elizabeth Wolfarth, Andrew Gaspard (Connie Gaspard) and the late Norbert J. Gaspard Jr. Proud grandmother of Dwayne Drewes, Cherie Silas, Dawn Elder, Chrissie Mayer, Kevin Gaspard, Stefanie Autin, Ryan Walther, Eric Wolfarth, Jennifer Fourcade and Amanda Fox. She is also survived and fondly remembered by her 15 great-grandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Eva was born in Bordelonville, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish where she enjoyed a long career with our local McDonalds. Following Hurricane Katrina, Eva settled in Mandeville, LA with her family where she continued to enjoy reading, playing cards (cheating only when it was necessary), spoiling the grandchildren, and thoroughly enjoyed her trips to the casino. She was well loved and affectionately known for her good nature and generous heart. She taught us the importance of family bonds and loyal friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a funeral mass in Eva’s memory beginning at 12 p.m. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband and son in Greenwood Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Alvin Joseph Gregoire, Jr., passed away on January 28, 2018 at the age of 65. He was the loving husband of Tammy Hutchinson Gregoire. Devoted father of Jessica Caballeros (Husband Carlos), Amanda LaBiche, and Travis LaBiche (Wife Candice.) Grandfather of Drew, Aubree, Ace, Alaijah, Jazlyn, Lexi and Luna. Brother of Marie R. Strickland (Husband, the late Robert), and the late Donald A. Richard. Alvin was an avid fan of LSU Football, and was never happier than when cheering them on from his own, personal Tiger Den. He will be loved and missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Services for Alvin will be held at a later date. To sign and view the family guestbook, visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

William “Billy” MacArthur Klaus, a former employee of the ILA International Longshoreman Association, passed away peacefully in New Orleans, on January 14, 2018 at the age of 75. Billy was born in San Antonio, Texas. The son of his late parents, Mary Whaley and Joseph August Klaus, he was the beloved husband of the late Varonica “Ronnie” Ann Zerrudo. He is survived by his son, William M. Klaus Jr.; his grandchildren, Andreux D. Savoy, Dylan T. Klaus and Griffin A. Klaus; his greatgrandchild Kayden Logan Klaus; his sister Nellie Klaus Stevens; his brother Joseph A. Klaus; and sister-in-law Karen Schiro Klaus. His late brothers and sisters are: Mary Ellen Klaus Griffin, Peter Klaus, Louis Klaus, John Klaus, Alexander Klaus, Chester Klaus and Patricia Klaus Taylor. A private memorial was celebrated at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Friday, January 26, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to your local hospice organization, or Alzheimer’s organization. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Wallace Steven Maitrejean passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Kassum Maitrejean for 52 years. Loving father of Angela Copping (Craig), Eleanora Pitre (James), Susan Kottemann (Eric), Elizabeth Blancher (Albert) and Mark Maitrejean (Lisa). Son of the late John Baldwin Maitrejean and Eleanora Demots Maitrejean. Brother of Eugene Maitrejean (the late Doris) and the late Shirley Walsh (Edmund), John Maitrejean (Shirley), Joseph Maitrejean (Ruth) and Justin Maitrejean (Earlene). Proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Wallace was born on January 26, 1937 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was a dedicated draftsman for NOPSI / Entergy Corporation, where he received “Employee of the Year” and retired after 25 years of service. He was a former treasurer of Riverland Credit Union and Marksmen at St. Marks Catholic Church. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A funeral mass will begin at 12 p.m. Monsignor Robert Massett will officiate. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Autism Society, 4340 West Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Kathryn Ann Nizer passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, CO, on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born on May 10, 1927 to William Thomas Nizer of Baltimore, MD and Imelda Kenner Nizer of New Orleans, LA. She was a native New Orleanian who attended St. Anthony of Padua Grammar School, Ursuline Academy High School, Southwestern University in Lafayette and she obtained her Masters in Social Work from Tulane University. She was a member of Phi Betta Kappa. Kathryn was a dedicated employee for the State of Louisiana as the Medical Social Consultant for the Handicapped Children’s Clinics until her retirement. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Raphael Catholic Church and was an active member of the St. Bernard Business and Professional Women’s Club until her relocation to Colorado Springs after Hurricane Katrina. Known as “Aunt Kathryn” she had an influential impact on her numerous “nieces and nephews” and cousins. We would like to thank our cousins in Colorado Springs; Douglas & Karen Murray Jr., Mike & Colleen Murray, Doran & Lisa Snider, Douglas J. Murray and the late Cathy Jane Enright Murray for looking after “Aunt Kathryn”. She was preceded in death by her parents and her longtime friend William M. Justice Jr. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or a donation to Ursuline Academy, www.uanola.org in memory of Kathyn Nizer. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Douglas Joseph Rainey passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2018 at the age of 93. Douglas was born April 15, 1924 to Ethel Louise Mooney and Walter Belden Rainey, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the seventh child of eleven children. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and spent the majority of his life residing in Chalmette, Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina, he relocated to Walker, Louisiana for 10 years, and finally settled at Summerfield Retirement Community in Slidell, Louisiana for his final years. He was married to Mary Louise Watson in 1946 and they shared their life together for 71 years. They had two children, Cynthia Louise Rainey and Douglas Joseph Rainey, Jr., six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by his brother, Francis E. Rainey and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents, and siblings Rosemary Rainey, Lorna Robinson, Calvin Rainey, Patricia Schulte, John Rainey, Kathleen Wieczor, David Rainey, Thomas Rainey and Lorraine Schorling, and grandson Casey Alan Roberts. He was dedicated to his family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943, and was assigned to the Navy Seabees, where he served as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class, on Midway Island. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945. After returning home from the military, he began his banking career at St. Bernard Bank and later retired at People’s Bank as Senior Vice President in the late 80’s. He served as past President of the Banking Association of New Orleans. He was a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club of St. Bernard, and a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a funeral service in his honor at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest with military honors in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Deon Licciardi Gonzales Serpas passed away on Friday January 26, 2018 of natural causes at her home in Picayune, MS, at the age of 80. She was born in Chalmette, LA on September 21, 1937. Deon was the daughter of the late Sam and Inez Licciardi of Chalmette and the sister to the late Anthony (Dago) Licciardi, the late Rosina (Rose) Licciardi, Brenda Tromatore and her husband Luke, and Nickalaus Licciardi and Betty Webre. She lived her childhood in Chalmette where she met her late husband John Gonzales from Delacroix Island. They moved to Slidell LA in 1968 where they raised their three children, Wendy Hilker, John Gonzales Jr., and Jason Gonzales. After the passing of her husband in 1978 from an oil refinery explosion, she raised her three children as a single mom. She held numerous jobs in Slidell including working at Slidell Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk and also was the office manager of a number of physicians in Slidell area. As a devoted Catholic, she was involved with a number of churches in the Slidell as well as the Picayune area. She became a Eucharistic minister after making several trips to the Holy Land to experience the work of our Heavenly Father. She also was involved with a number of Mardi Gras crews in which she met some great lifelong friends. She was a very outgoing person touching so many lives. Deon will be greatly missed by all that had the opportunity to know her. Deon eventually got remarried in the late eighties to the late Terrance Serpas who worked for Northtroup and they eventually moved to Mojave, CA. After Terrance became to ill to work they moved to Picayune MS and lived on our property we just called the land. She remained there for the rest of her years. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Howard Hilker, Bridget Gonzales and Kahoru Gonzales and her numerous grandkids, Trey Hilker and his wife Sarah Hilker of Slidell, the late Matthew Hilker sons of Wendy and Howard Hilker of Slidell, Naomi, Ani, and Jason Jr Gonzales children of Jason and Kahoru Gonzales of Slidell, and Christoper Barrett and his wife Carrie Barrett, children of John and Bridget Gonzales of Columbia, SC. Deon was also blessed with a number of great grandchildren including David, Luke, Joey, and Lily Barrett grandchildren of John and Bridget Gonzales, Julie and Shelby Hilker grandchildren of Wendy and Howard Hilker. Deon is also survived by her Uncle Charles Holderman, godchildren Deon (Bunny) Klemm, Jennifer Licciardi, the late Timothy Licciardi, Chole Tromatore, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews of which there are too many to name. A mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, 345 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, LA on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Samuel J. Salvage Sr. passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Darlene Garcia Salvage for 31 years. Loving father of Mary Elizabeth Spears (Dave), Samuel J. Salvage Jr. (Peggy), Barbara Ann Pulcini (Joseph) and the late Darlene Drews (Alex). Son of the late Joseph Salvage, Sr. and Grace Caruso Salvage. Brother of Rosalie Pietri (the late William), Joseph Salvage (Marye) and Vincent Salvage (Gilda). Proud grandfather of Eric Larsen (Irene), Gary Larsen (Nora), McKayla Damon, Mary Elizabeth Damon, Catalina Rachel Pulcini, Olivia Ann Juarez (Jesse), Alicia Elizabeth Franco, Sarah Paulina Pulcini and Grace Marie Pulcini. Great grandfather of Violet, Elliot, Felix, Gabriel and Emilia. Also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Samuel was born on November 25, 1941 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran and an avid LSU fan. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass to be held at Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2820 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. Inurnment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Sidney A. “El Sid” Wingerter of Slidell, LA passed away to be with the Lord, on January 23, 2018 at the age of 74. Sidney is survived by his wife Peggy Richardson Wingerter. Sidney worked for Kaiser Aluminum for 31 years. Devoted father of Rhonda Hughes (Nyles) and Rochelle Swenson (Eric). Loving grandfather of five; Nyles Jr., Nathan, Colbin, Kathleen and Denton. Brother of Judy Kelley (Brian), Peggy Ridge (Louis), Wayne Wingerter (Lana) and the late Barbara LaChute (Vincent) and Robert Wingerter (Janet). Relatives and friends of the family attended the funeral services at Serenity Funeral Home, 20419 Hwy. 36, Covington, LA on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Interment followed at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, LA.

Clifford Thomas Emerick, a parishioner at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Arlington, Texas, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2018 at the age of 52. Clifford was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 22, 1965. He attended St. Louise De Marillac Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Chalmette High School in 1983. He continued on to receive his Associate’s Degree from Delfort Aircraft Tech. He was dedicated to his work at Ingersoll Rand’s Unit Club Car for 25 years. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7641 and LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation. He enjoyed travel, boiling crawfish and cookoff competitions, LSU Football, Nascar, photography, and airshows. He also had an immense love for history. He is preceded in death by his father, George A Emerick, Sr. and brother, David A. Emerick. He is survived by his mother Beverly Chase Emerick, and siblings Ava Emerick Hirstius (Bryant), Pamela Emerick Buehler (Andy), George Emerick, Jr. (Debra Maldo), Mark Emerick (Monica Owens), Brian Emerick (Jane Murla), Candace Emerick Duvieilh (Terry), and sister-in-law Lisa Johnson Emerick. He was a proud and devoted Godfather to nieces Amber Thibodeaux Lewis (Matt) and Krista Grace Emerick as well as a mentor and loving uncle to Rachel Emerick, Michael Emerick (Jessica Lockrem ), David Emerick (Kara Hemphill), Rochelle Thibodeaux, Joshua Richards, Robyn Buehler Saucier (Anthony), Warren Buehler, Shannon Buehler, Desha’ Emerick Martin (Walt), Devon Emerick, Melissa Emerick Weems (Todd), Mark Emerick, Melinda Emerick, Chase Emerick, Thomas Duvieilh, Nicholas Duvieilh and a host of great nieces and nephews. He is and always will be affectionately known as “Uncle Buck.” He is also survived by his special Texas family of friends who lovingly supported him in his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Warrior Initiative at www.americanwarriorinitative.com. The family of Clifford Emerick wishes to thank Arlington Memorial and Presbyterian Dallas for their loving care and kindness. A visitation for Clifford will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street in Chalmette, from 11 a.m. –- 1 p.m., with a Mass in his honor at 1 p.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Dell William Ferguson departed this life on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the age of 75. Dell was born October 6, 1942 in Laurens Iowa, where he grew up, graduating from Laurens High School. He acquired a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota and an MBA from the University of Iowa. He had a long, successful career with Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) and Alumax Aluminum, the last assignment being in Frederick, Maryland. He later moved to Slidell, LA and was most recently a resident of Tyler, TX. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Cyrus Ferguson; his children Paul Ferguson (Michelle) of Adel, IA and Tricia Griffing (Ronnie) of Brandon MS; his grandchildren Kyle and Zachary Ferguson and Tyler, Morgan and Seth Griffing; siblings Marlene (Art) Umbrell of Laurens, IA, Gerald (Sylvia) Ferguson of Tipton, IA and sisterin- law Myrna Joenks Ferguson of Johnston, IA. He is also survived by step-children Laura (Raymond) Keeley of Forney, TX, Michael (Mary) Caballero of Chalmette, LA and Michelle (Richard) Boyd of Arabi, LA; grandchildren Chris (Carla) Keeley, Kelsea Keeley, Blake Caballero and Blair Caballero. He also leaves behind 3 greatgrandchildren Gabriel, Lillian and Benjamin Keeley and his faithful companion and pet, Jazzy. He was preceded in death by parents Gerald and Lois Ferguson, siblings Sharon Bruechert and Harlan Conway Ferguson and grandchild Chase Naquin. “Poppa” Dell was a kind and loving family man whose memory will be cherished. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to celebrate Dell’s life and attend a memorial service at the Gerard L. Schoen, Jr. Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dell’s name to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler TX 75701, or The Compassionate Friends, St. Bernard Chapter, 1210 Aycock Street, Arabi LA 70032.To sign the guest book, visit www.schoenfh.com

Celina Machin Haynie passed away on February 2, 2018, with her loved ones by her side at the age of 87. A visitation was held on Monday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Delhomme Funeral Home. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers, 1011 Bertrand Dr., Lafayette, Louisiana. Burial service followed at Lafayette Memorial Cemetery. Celina will be so deeply missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, who were daughters to her, Randy (Daynese), Bonnie, Mike (Mary), Dale (Christine), Lafayette, and her daughter and son-in law, Barbara (Bill) Taft, Bloomington, Illinois. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of her grandchildren, Ellen (Robert) Lejeune, Colleen (Scott) Blanchet, Lenny Haynie, Ryan (Alana) Haynie, Dayna Haynie, Rachel (Jonathon) French and his nine great grandchildren, Liam, Conner, Pierce, Foster, Elise, Ainsley, Sidney, Hunter and Juliette. Celina was preceded in death by her husband, Bob and her two eldest sons, Bruce Gene and Alan Lee Haynie. Celina was born on June 29, 1930, in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of Luis and Hilda (Perez) Machin. She grew up in Key West, Florida, where she graduated from Key West High School in 1948 After graduation and with strong resolve, she moved toNew Orleans to attend Charity Hospital School of Nursing. She earned her diploma in Nursing in 1951 and began her pursuit and lifelong journey as a nurse. While at nursing school, Celina met the man who would become her husband and her dearest friend, Bob Haynie, on a blind date in November 1950. Bob proposed to Celina six weeks later and they were married on January 6, 1951, in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary together in January 2016. Celina and Bob moved throughout Louisiana and Mississippi with their growing family until settling in Houma in 1956. While in Houma, Celina worked as a private nurse for Dr. Charles Spence, who remains a friend to this day, and as a registered nurse at Terrebonne Hospital. Celina and Bob both became active in the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting became a family affair for Celina and Bob, with their children in tow. Vacations were spent in Percy Quin State Park or Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, training and teaching scouts. She was named Den Mother of the year in 1964 and was awarded the highest award conferred by the New Orleans Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Celina and Bob headed the Scout Round Table in Houma until the family relocated to Lafayette in 1970. With the move to Lafayette, Celina, began her long tenured affiliation with Lafayette General Medical Center, which became a second home to her, and where she found a second family, her nursing family. Celina joined the American Nursing Association and the Louisiana State Nursing Association in 1951, maintaining those memberships for the remainder of her life. With the same resolve that led her to Charity School of Nursing, she became incredibly active at the district, state and national level of these organizations. She was instrumental in establishing the LSNA Bayou District, and in representation of that district, she could be found in Baton Rouge most legislative sessions supporting LSNA’s legislative efforts in advocating for both the patients and her profession, including at the age of 76, when she attended the Senate Health and Welfare Committee hearing to oppose the medication attendant bill. At the national level, she was a delegate to the American Nurses Association’s House of Delegates from 1962 to 1984 and participated in the NCAP Political Skills Workshop and the National Women’s Education on Campaigning in Washington D.C. In 1986, Celina completed the requirements for certification as a nursing administrator by the American Nurses Credentialing Center – being the first RN at Lafayette General Medical Center to fulfill these requirements. She would need those administrative skills as she assumed a variety of roles at Lafayette General Medical Center, including head nurse, director of nursing quality assurance, director of quality assurance, director of housekeeping and linen services and then, director – plant facilities, maintenance, clinical engineering, construction, housekeeping and linen. Celina had that rare combination of nursing expertise and management skills necessary to take any struggling department and turn it around into a quality unit. In her various positions, she was an excellent role model and led by example, setting goals of excellence for her staff and herself. She always shared the knowledge needed for others to grow in their profession. Celina has not only committed her life to nursing, she has been active in her community. Active is the key word - in her children’s schools, in her church, as a den mother, with the American Red Cross - beginning in 1958 until her death. For over 15 years she was a regular Tuesday night volunteer at the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic where she managed services for residents who are working, but have no health care coverage. Her commitment and dedication to the patients of the Clinic has often taken precedence over personal and family commitments; demonstrating through action her credo which is “the feeling of satisfaction in taking care of someone who needs taking care of no money in the world can buy.” Celina truly exemplified the art and science of nursing. All the lives she touched became better human beings and better nurses because of her influence, and the profession of nursing in Louisiana moved forward because of her efforts. Her honors are many and include Acadiana Celebrates Nursing Honoree, the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic Volunteer of the Year and the LSNA District 4 Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2007, Celina was inducted into the Louisiana State Nurses Association Hall of Fame. The family would like to thank Beatriz Hewel, one of those special angels who live on earth as caregivers for taking such loving care of Celina; to Sandy Duhon who was a dear friend and kept her hair in style for 48 years; and those other angels who are always there when you need them - Daynese, Bonnie and Christine Haynie and Carllene and Richard MacMillan, Mary Odile Broussard and Patricia LaBrosse. Thank you to Drs. Juan Perez-Ruiz, James C. Dobbs and Juan Zeik for the care and love they provided Celina until her death and the support they have given the family for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Celina Haynie Leadership Scholarship c/o LSNA District 4, P.O. Box 61768, Lafayette, LA 70596. Personal condolences may be sent to the Haynie family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com