Raymond Prejean

Lawtell A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joseph Raymond Prejean, age 84, on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Bridget Catholic Church of Lawtell, La., followed by interment in the church cemetery. The Reverend Ted Broussard and Reverend Austin Leger will be the celebrants of the mass.

Mr. Prejean, a resident of Lawtell, La., passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Opelousas General Health System.

Raymond owned and operated A1 Office Machines, was a member of the VFW, served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked for 43 years for Union Pacific Railroad. While in the service he served in the battles and campaigns of Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe and he received the following decorations and citations, Eameto Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Occupation Medal.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia Richard Prejean, of Lawtell, La., his son, Charles Kirk Prejean and wife, Laurie Huber Prejean, of Pearl River, La. his daughters, Phyllis Prejean Castille of Lawtell, La. Catherine Prejean Stanford and husband, Ira Bo Stanford, Jr., of Opelousas, La. and his brother, Joseph Ursin Prejean, Jr. of Lawtell, La. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin and Alex Stanford Kimberly Castille Eric Prejean and wife, Sable and Kevin Prejean.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursin and Emma Boudreaux Prejean his brother, Leo Prejean his sisters, Minnie Lyons, Ludie Soileau, Bessie Grosz, Audrey Guilbeaux and Essie Prejean.

A special thank you goes to Heart of Hospice, Opelousas General Health System and staff and Dr. J.Y. Bordelon, M.D.

Pallbearers will be the 5 grandsons and soninlaw.

Visiting hours will be observed in the LafondArdoin Funeral Home of Opelousas on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday until time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Friends and family are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LafondArdoin Funeral Home of Opelousas 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements 3379422638.

Visitation

Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home
2845 S. Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Church

St. Bridget Catholic Church
3933 Hwy. 35
Lawtell, LA  70550
Thursday, March 17, 2011
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

St. Bridget Cemetery
3933 Hwy. 35
Lawtell, LA  70550