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John Wartelle

June 25, 1948 — December 12, 2009


A mass of Christian Burial will be held for John Ransom Randy Wartelle on Tuesday December 15, 2009 at 10:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington. The interment will take place at the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Fr. Albert Nunez will conduct the services.

Mr. Wartelle, age 61 a resident of Opelousas died Saturday December 12, 2009 at his residence. He was a member of the American Legion Post 209 and also a Vietnam Veteran. He was awarded a Letter of Commendation and the Bronze Star for meritious Service. He organized Road District 4 Public Works Commission in St. Landry Parish.

Survivors include his wife; Christine H. Wartelle of Opelousas, sons; John Remi Wartelle and wife Rebecca of Morganza and Charles Jason Wartelle and his companion Angie Chantin of Washington, brother; James Michael Wartelle and wife Diane of Washington, sisters; Noah Louise Wartelle of Baton Rouge and Peggy Wartelle Cary and husband Johnny of Washington and 2 grandchildren; Evan John Wartelle and Stephen Hewitt Wartelle.

He was preceded in death by his father; John Ransom Jack Wartelle, mother; Lena Neecie Quirk Wartelle and his father in law; Felton A. Hargroder

Visitation will be on Monday December 14, 2009 from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm and reopen Tuesday at 8:00 am until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Monday evening.

If you wish to sign the online guestbook please log onto www.lafondardoin.com

The family would like to give special thanks to his nurse Margaret of Hospice of Acadiana and to Dr. Cole.

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 337-942-2638.

Visitation


LafondArdoin Funeral Home
2845 South Union St.
Opelousas, LA  70570
Monday, December 14, 2009
5:00pm until 10:00pm

Service


Church

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
330 East Moundville Street
Washington, LA  70589
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
10:00am

Cemetery


Cedar Hill Cemetery
715 West Vine Street
Washington, LA  70589
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