Clienus "CJ" Israel, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at the age of 59.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
CJ is survived by his wife, Cheryl McDaniel Israel of Eunice; four sons, Acel McDaniel of Eunice, Jacob Israel of Eunice, Matthew Israel of Maine, and Michael Israel of Eunice; three sisters,
Sandra Ryder of Baton Rouge, Linda Fontenot of Mamou, and Susan Rafferty of Pass Christian, MS; and six grandchildren.
CJ was preceded in death by his parents, Clienus Israel, Sr. and Julie Darbonne Marcantel; one brother, James Israel; and one brother-in-law, Lionel Fontenot.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Gary Gaudin. The funeral home will
reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday for visitation until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry Paul "HP" Fontenot passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the age of 82.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Msg. Robert Romero will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum.
"HP" is survived by his wife, Gloria Blanchard Fontenot of Eunice; one daughter, Phyllis Hargroder and husband Howard of Eunice; two sons, Craig Fontenot and wife Cindy of Eunice and Dwayne Fontenot and wife Leslie of Eunice; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
"HP" was preceded in death by his parents, Hillric Fontenot and Olivia Fontenot Fontenot; one daughter, Patricia Fontenot; one son, Robert Fontenot; one granddaughter, Patricia; one grandson, Rusty; and three sisters, Mercedes Landreneau, Eldenia Granger, and Grace Augustine.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon David Guillory. The funeral home will reopen on Friday at 8:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my cause. I have kept the faith. Timothy 4:7
Eunice~ A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathy will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Kathy passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 63. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Rev. Fred Fraser and Rev. John Krause officiating.
She was a homemaker and devoted her life to family and friends and enjoyed helping others. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten by her loving husband of 34 years, Neil Henderson of Eunice; her son, Ryan Henderson of Eunice; her two daughters, Jennifer Lodrigue of Baton Rouge and Melanie Rose of Eunice; the joys of her life her four grandchildren, Taylor Courville, Brittany and Kallie Lodrigue and John David Rose; a brother, David Barron and wife, Katy of Kinder; five sisters, Pat Dietz and her companion, Tommy Barrow of Eunice, Jeannie Blackwell and husband, Ricky of Sulphur, Nancy Ruiz and husband, Col Daniel Ruiz of College Station, TX, Tracy Barron and companion, John David Ortego of Elton and Toni Barron and companion, Jimmy Fleniken of Sulphur.
She is now resting in Heaven with her beloved mother and father, Bill and Lillian Barron; her maternal grandparents, P.J. and Annie Heinen; paternal grandparents, N.L. and Emily Barron; and her son-in-law, Bengie Lodrigue.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, June 10th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again on Saturday, June 11th from 8:00 am until time of services.
For those who desire, memorial contributions be made in Kathy's memory to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, 904 DeVille Lane, Ruston, LA 71270, P.O.Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273. Phone(318)255-5020.

Willis Guidry passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the age of 50.
No Memorial Service is planned at this time. Willis is survived by his mother, Dorothy Pomier Guidry of Basile; four sisters, Maxie Fontenot of Elton, Genieve Guidry, Deanna "DD" Guidry, and Brenda Guidry; and three brothers, Steven Guidry, Robert Guidry, and Ernest Guidry.
Willis was preceded in death by his father, Joseph R. Guidry.
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EUNICE~It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Justin Keith Christ announces his passing on Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 35. A Funeral Mass will commence at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Inurnment will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Father Dustin Dought, Celebrant.
Justin, a native of Eunice, settled here with his wife, Amy Bonin Christ of Monroe, LA and their two beautiful children, Eva Kay Christ, age 6 and Jackson Keith Christ, age 4. Justin was a kind, loving, and patient father and his children were the joys of his life. He had a tremendous love for music and dancing which he happily passed on to both of his children. Justin also had a passion for cooking, and loved to treat his family with one of his many delicious meals.
Along with his wife and children, Justin is survived by his loving parents, Ronald and Beth Christ of Eunice; his brother, Rusty Christ and wife, Layna of Lafayette and their children, Caroline, Maria and John Benson Christ; as well as extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harold and Dolores Christ and maternal grandmother, Nancy Sylvester.
''Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure''
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church from 12 noon until time of services.

Funeral services for Judge Robert Brinkman will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park. Deacon Sammy Diesi will officiate the services.
Robert was a native of Eunice and longtime resident of Opelousas. He passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Lafayette General Medical Center – Southwest Campus at the age of 82.
The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. A Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening in the funeral home. On Wednesday, the visitation will continue from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

MAMOU – Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Mamou for Curtis ''CL'' LaFleur, 80. Curtis passed away on June 8, 2016 at 9:15 p.m. at the Savoy Care Center in Mamou. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery with Pastor Sentell Ardoin officiating.
C.L. as everyone knew him will be greatly missed by his wife, Jessie LaFleur of Mamou; five sons, James Curtis LaFleur of Eunice, John Ricky LaFleur and wife, Windy of Mamou, Mark Davis LaFleur and fiancée, Angie Mouton, Anthony Craig Lafleur and Joseph Kirk LaFleur and wife, Rachel both of Mamou; Eighteen grandchildren twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild..
He was preceded in death by his parents, Odin and Aze LaFleur, one brother, Russell LaFleur and one sister, Beverly Vidrine.
At the request of the LaFleur family, visitation will take place at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Mamou on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Sunday from 8:00 until time of services.
Family and friends may send condolences for the family at ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin's Funeral Home in Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Freddie Joseph "Pike" Fontenot announces his passing on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Oaklane Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in Eunice with his loving family by his side. He was 90. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Deacon David Guillory officiating.
Freddie was a wonderful person and will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and time spent will his beloved family. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his loving wife of 70 beautiful years, Irene Thibodeaux Fontenot of Eunice; his two sons, Gary Fontenot of Tennessee and Danny Fontenot and wife, Joann of Eunice; his three daughters, Peggy Courville, Cathy Manuel and Gail Brown and husband, Deryl all of Eunice; his brother, Burgess Veillon of Eunice; his sister, Helen Wallace of Elklen, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren, twenty nine great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Azilie Courville Veillon and a brother, Tonas Veillon.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, June 13th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again on Tuesday, June 14th from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon David Guillory will recite a Rosary at 6:30 pm Monday.

Betty Aucoin Matt passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the age of 82.
No Memorial Service is planned at this time.
Betty is survived by her husband Joseph C.A. Matt of Eunice; three daughters, Linda Aucoin and husband John of Eunice, Denice Matte and husband Robert of Eunice, and Monica
Lejeune and husband Andrew of Eunice; one brother, Bobby Aucoin of Mandeville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Aucoin and Eola Rozas Aucoin; one sister, Grace Ledoux; and one brother, Milton Aucoin.
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Kinder - Mr. James “Wylie” Richard, 81, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. Mr. Wylie was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. He was very proud to be a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Warden council number 2893 and Monsignor Cramer council number 320. Mr. Wylie was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He will be missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Una Belle Savant Richard; five children, James Vernon Richard of Kinder, Charlotte Yvette Higgins and husband John Jr. of Iowa, Angela Maria Willis and husband Rickie of Kinder, Thomas Christopher Richard and wife Sybil of Kinder, Carla Veronica Watson and husband Edward of Vidor, TX; sister, Edrie L. Guillory of Kinder; two brothers, C. Wayne Richard and wife Marlene of Delcambre, D. Michael Richard and wife Bonnie of Elton; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his grandchild, Cody.
Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11AM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Father Keith Pellerin officiated. Burial followed in Carter Memorial Cemetery. Visitation began Monday, June 13, 2016 at Reed Funeral Home from 4:30PM-9PM with a vigil at 6PM and a rosary followed. Visitation continued Tuesday from 8AM until time of service.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Monita Benoit announces her passing on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 with loving family by her side at the age of 88. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating.
Monita was a homemaker and devoted her life to the care of her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her especially her husband of 70 years, Eve Benoit of Eunice; daughter, Welaine A. Benoit of Eunice; three grandchildren, Amanda A. Duplechain, Eric R. Duplechain, and Michael J. Chaumont, all of Eunice; five great grandchildren, Jacob M. Duplechain, Anna H. Duplechain, Sarah M. Duplechain, Audry M. Chaumont and Madeline E. Chaumont; two nieces, Wesley A. ''Papoose'' Harvey of Evans and Dianne Marcantel of Bundicks; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mayous and Sarah Marcantel Savoy; two sisters, Alverdia ''Vert'' LaFleur and Anna Belle LaFleur; and two nieces, Emily Fox and Mae Jarene Hamby.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, June 17th from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm and again on Saturday, June 18th from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon Chuck Ortego will recite at Rosary at 7:00 pm on Friday evening.
Ardoin's Funeral Home, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements

Shyane David Porche, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the age of 35.
No Memorial Service is planned at this time.
Shyane is survived by one daughter, Heidi Porche; two sons, Shyane D. Porche, Jr. and Jason P. Porche; his parents, Floyd Porche and Peggy Kibodeaux Porche; companion, Katie Ogea;
three sisters, Stacy Porche, Sonia Porche, and Tasha Porche; and two brothers, Todd Porche and Brian Porche.
Shyane was preceded in death by his brother Jason Paul Porche.
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Iota~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Daphne Doucet announces her passing on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her home at the age of 53. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm at United Pentecostal Church in Evangeline. Interment will follow in The Bluff Cemetery in Evangeline with Pastor Patterson officiating.
Daphne was a homemaker and devoted her life to the care of her family. She was a very kind and loving woman and spending time with her family and friends brought a great deal of joy to her life especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and dancing and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a loving daughter to Wayne Doucet and wife, Carole of Welsh; a wonderful mother to two daughters, Tiffany Doucet Floyd and husband, Isaac and Letha Hicks all of Iota; loving step-mother to Victoria Evans of Opelousas and Brody Evans and wife, Leona of Mamou; a loving sister to Dwight Doucet and wife, Bridget and Dwayne Doucet and wife, Yvonne all of Evangeline and Dayton Doucet and wife, Lindy of Egan; a wonderful and loving grandmother to eight grandchildren, Mariah Doucet, Melaina Mahaffey, Brielle Doucet, Traylin Gautreaux, Rylan Motty, Liam Miller, Brody and Vickey Evans; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Lacombe Doucet.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at United Pentecostal Church in Evangeline on Friday, June 17th from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again on Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 am until time of services.
"The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained."

Juanita Dale Fontenot Holford passed away on June 20, 2016, at the age of 78.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Father Travis Abadie will officiate. Burial will follow at
St. Thomas More Cemetery in Eunice.
Juanita is survived by three sons, James Holford and wife Ann of Basile, Barry Holford and wife Janet of Basile, and Tim Holford and wife Dollie of Eunice; one daughter, Debbie Logan and
husband Tom of Texas; one sister, Priscilla Fuselier; twelve grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, James Holford, Sr. and her parents, Wilford Fontenot and Essie Smith Fontenot.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice.
A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM by Deacon Gary Gaudin.
The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

EUNICE ~ Visitation for Donald R. Godfrey “Chest’’ will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am with funeral services following at 11:00 am, both at New Zion Baptist Church, 251 Nimitz St., Eunice, LA. Rev. Darrel Reed will officiate at the services. Interment will be at Mount Olive Cemetery in Eunice.
Donald R. Godfrey “Chest’’, age 54, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, LA.
He was affiliated with Greater Golden Light Baptist Church. He was a jack of all trades. “Chest’’ enjoyed fishing, mechanical work, family gatherings and mostly playing with his dog Chico’’.
He is survived by his finance’, Ms. Vernie Wilson of Ville Platte; sons: Marsades Ceasar (Priscilla) of Rota, Spain, Phillip Hebert of Eunice, Marcus Wilson, and Matthew Wilson, both of Ville Platte, and Dexter Hebert of Mobile, AL; daughters: Jenny Hebert of Eunice, Romica McMillian (Carlos), and Andreanna Hebert (Ivory), both of Houston, TX, Andrea Anderson (Timothy) of Scott, Jessica Wilson, and Shannon Tuma, both of Opelousas; brother, Johnny Godfrey of Ville Platte; sister, Martha James (Jesse) of Eunice; and 27 grandchildren.
“Chest’’ was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal; grandparents and one brother.
Pallbearers will be: Paul Hebert, Phillip Hebert, Johnathan James, Daniel Godfrey, Jr., Thaddeus Godfrey, Marcus Wilson, Travis Godfrey and Donald Darby.
Frank Brothers Funeral Home, 150 Town Home Drive, Eunice, LA (337) 457-7533 is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Joseph Johnson passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the age of 65.
No Memorial Service is planned at this time.
Allen is survived by three sisters, Jackie Johnson, Nathalie Vale, and Joann Amy and two
brothers, Archie Duplechain and David Guillory.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Mayus Johnson and Edna Riley and two brothers, Jimmy Guillory and Kenneth Prudhomme.
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VILLE PLATTE- Clinton Joseph Guillory, also known as ''Clint West'', passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at St. Landry Extended Care Hospital in Opelousas. Born in Ville Platte on August 11, 1938, Clinton was 77 at his time of passing.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 in the Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte Chapel at 5:15 PM. Visitation will also be held that same day from 9 AM until time of services with a rosary being recited at 5 PM.
Clinton was a swamp pop legend, singing and playing drums for 6 decades. He was a multiple inductee into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Boogie Kings. He loved being with his family, the fellowship of good friends, music, being outdoors, cooking and the Louisiana lifestyle. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, family and fans. The King of Boogie is bringing some soul to Heaven's orchestra.
Clinton leaves behind his sons, Daniel Coby Guillory and wife Carla of Oberlin, La., Mark Chauncey Guillory and wife Payton of Prairie Ronde, Clinton Joseph Guillory II of Lafayette, Joshua Slavon Guillory and wife Jamie of Youngsville, daughter, Felicia Guillory of Pine Prairie, 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Wilbon and Odette Guillory, brothers, Leo and Ervin Guillory and sisters, Lillie Mae Veillon and Loyce Bogard.
All Arrangements are entrusted to Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte, Louisiana.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or send words of comfort to the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Priscilla Fuselier Landreneau passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the age of 76.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice.
Minister Becky Lafleur will officiate. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery in Lanse Meg.
Priscilla is survived by three daughters, Carla Landreneau of Lake Charles, Rachele Barrintine and husband James of Moss Bluff, and Andre Lassiter and husband Jerry of San Marcos, TX; one son, Brian Landreneau of Eunice; daughter-in-law, Connie Landreneau of Eunice; two sisters, Marsha Reed of Mamou and Juanita Young of Mamou; one brother, Alex Fuselier of North Carolina; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Fuselier and Dula Vige Blanchard; one granddaughter, Hannah Landreneau; and one sister, Jane Manuel.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. by Minister Chad Ned. The funeral home will reopen on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Myrtis Gillett Smith announces her passing on Friday, July 01, 2016 at her home with loving family by her side at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 07, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Eunice. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Pastor Tim Moffett officiating.
A loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Myrtis will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her especially her two children, Jana Smith of Denver, CO and John Eric Smith of Eunice; brother, William G. Gillett, Jr. and wife, Paula of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Gretchen Jordan, David Slate, Adam ArcangelSimar, Alicia Mire, and Nicolas Smith; and five great grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, O. J. Smith; son, David Joe Smith; and parents, William G. Gillett and Ruby McManus Gillett.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Eunice on Thursday, July 7th from 9:30 am until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090, www.alz.org, 1.800.272.3900.
Ardoin's Funeral Home, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Patrick "Pat" Ardoin announces his passing on Tuesday, July 05, 2016 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 51. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 07, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery with Father David Hebert Celebrant.
Patrick known to many as "Pat" loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his mother, Bursie Savoy and step- father, John Savoy of Basile; his two brothers, Douglas Ardoin and companion, Cynthia Sittig of Duralde and Lester Ardoin and wife, Mary of Woodlawn; niece and nephew, Tarra and Landen Ardoin; as well as extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Pam Ardoin; his father, Rodney Paul Ardoin.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Basile on Thursday, July 7th from 8:30 am until 2:00pm. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am Thursday.
"The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained."