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theadvertiser.com Friday, May 13, 2011 8A The Advertiser 1 Flooding Continued from A1 "My house is two years old and this might save my house. They can do anything they want to do." rtmi mm rocks will be used to build a barrier in Bayou Chene, which should reduce by a foot the amount of backwater flowing toward Morgan City, Amelia and Stephensville, Jindal said. It will take about four more days to complete work, including shoring up levees, in Morgan City and Amelia, Jindal said. There still was no word Thursday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on when the Morganza Spillway structure will be opened, he said.

A corps spokesman said on Wednesday the Mississippi River's flow will reach the point Saturday where it will trigger the Corps to open Morganza. Jindal would like a three-to five-day warning before it's opened so residents can get out. Daily World reporter Judy Bastien contributed to this story. Krotz Springs, a secondary levee is under construction to protect about 240 homes in the southern part of town as well at the Alon Energy USA Inc. oil refinery, which employs 178.

Angel Guillory, who lives on Moran Street, three doors away from the construction, said she was "ecstatic" to see the new levee going up to replace one that had been built in 1973 during the last major flood. "My house is two years old and this might save my house. They can do anything they want to do," she said. She and her mother, Jeannette Guillory, have been serving up hamburgers for the National Guard troops, not just because ANGEL GUILLORY Krotz Springs resident they are helping the town, but because her son is in the National Guard, she said. Jeannette Guillory lived one street over in 1973 and remembers that the original levee, which had been created of built-up dirt, kept her home dry.

"This levee is going to be so much better," she said. Farther south, the academic year will end early for students and teachers at one St. Martin Parish school because of anticipated high water from the Mississippi River. Classes end Tuesday at Stephensville Elementary Krotz Springs residents Lisa and Jason Reed, left, who is holding their 3-year-old son, Layton, along with Krotz Springs Mayor Carroll Snyder, second from right, talk to Gov. Bobby Jindal, right, Thursday about the possibility of flooding if the Morganza flood way is open in Krotz Springs, brad kemp bkemp9theadvertiser.com School, officials announced Thursday.

Stephensville is in lower St. Martin Parish, along La. 70 just outside of Morgan City. The community is particularly vulnerable to backwater flooding if the Morganza flood control structure is opened to relieve pressure on levees in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The water would flow into the Atchafalaya River and Basin past Morgan City, enter Bayou Chene then Lake Palourde, attacking Morgan City at Lakeside Subdivision and spilling into nearby Jindal, at a news conference Thursday, said 75,000 sandbags are being distributed daily in the Stephensville area as home and camp owners along with business owners try to prepare for the coming flood.

Officials also continue to beef up protection around Morgan City, where more than 11,000 residents are vulnerable to backwater flooding, he said. Four barges, pilings and Today's Obituaries Leon A. Koury Aaron "Neg" Sonnier SmTT Fnnprnl sprvir- LAFAYETTE Funeral Services will be held at a 2:00 pm Mass of Christian i es will be held on Saturday, Burial on Friday, May 13, I May 14, 2011, at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in Sts. Peter Paul Catholic Church in Scott, for Aaron "Neg" Sonnier, 88, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2011 at Deihomme Funeral Home of Lafayette for Leon A. Koury, 84, who passed away suddenly on May 11, 2011 at his residence.

Reverend Curtis Mallet, Pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and 12, 2011 at Our Lady of f. Lourdes Regional Medical I Center in Lafayette. those who were "down on their Leon readily acknowledged his own faults but was much more forgiving of others. He never penalized you for your failings and always praised you for your gifts.

Leon was a devout Catholic who attended and enjoyed daily Mass. During his life he experienced tremendous ups and downs. Through it all, his unwavering faith in God and his "never give positive attitude provided an amazing resilience. While he leaves a void in the lives of so many that he offered support to every day, there is comfort in knowing that he is enjoying the rewards of his great faith. Leon is survived by his wife Flois Marie Koury; his four children Jacqueline Koury Johnson and her husband John, Constance Koury, David Koury and Denise Koury Glaze and her husband Randy; his grandchildren Jennifer Johnson Sellers and her husband Jed, Diana Johnson Miceli and husband T.

J. and Marcus Glaze; his great granddaughter, Caroline Sellers; his brothers Jacob Koury, Jr. and his wife Betty and Fred Koury; his sister-in-laws Marie Koury and Ella Koury; his stepchildren Nancy Nacol and her husband Mark, Carolyn Allison, and Janice O'Neal and her husband Mike; his stepgrandchildren Kelly Sims, Cathy Hernandez, Alex Allison, Becky McGinnis and Jason Adams; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Victoria Koury; his brothers and sister, Joseph Koury, John Koury and Elaine Koury Dominique and her husband Edward; and his former wife Rosemarie Koury. Pallbearers for the funeral are: John Johnson, son-in-law; John Koury, nephew; Jed Sellers, grandson-in-law; T.J.

Miceli, grandson-in-law; Michael Voorhies, nephew-in-law; and Mike Grover, friend-u a Pallbearers for the funeral, J)avid Koury, son; Jacob Koury, Jr. and Fred Koury, brothers; Roland Ashy, nephew; Jacob Koury and Joseph Koury, nephews; Sal Diesi, John Jagneaux and Bruce Kilborn, friends. Granddaughters Jennifer Johnson Sellers and Diana Johnson Miceli will recite the readings. The family wishes to thank Leon's many friends especially Sal Diesi, Mike Grover and Jean Claire Thibodeaux. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on May 13th at Deihomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Friday from 10:00 a.m.

until the time of service. Personal condolences may be sent to the Koury family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Deihomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA, is in charge of funeral arrangements. will conduct the funeral services. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live." Ethel Percy Andrus Leon Koury truly lived. From an early age, as the son of his immigrant father Jacob Koury, Sr. and the former Victoria Ashy of New Iberia, this Lafayette resident demonstrated his enormous capacity to give. As a young man, he drove his father around when the elder Koury's eyesight began to fail so that he could provide for their family. This did not allow for some of the more carefree joys of adolescence but Leon never complained.

He and his four brothers and one sister grew up without many worldly riches but were wealthy beyond compare due to the love in the Koury household. In addition to intense love of family, his parents instilled in him love of God and country as well. Leon joined the Army and served his country honorably. kUpon returning to Lafayette, he worked as' a' salesman for Baker Brick before becoming a -contractor. In "addition to this business, as a young man Lebn used his incredible intelligence and people skills to work legislative issues and develop strong relationships that lasted a lifetime.

His ability to persuade through his genuine love of people from all walks of life served him well in every aspect of his life. Everyone felt comfortable around Leon and he had the ability to make you feel like the most special and important person in the world. Perhaps Leon's greatest gift was his understanding of the human condition and accepting people for who they are. No favor was too great to ask of him and the requestor was never made to feel obligated. Leon's generosity never came with a price but, rather, as a result of a true desire to serve others.

He especially gave of himself without limit to those in need and Lntombment will be in -Sts. Peter Paul Mausoleum in Scott. Reverend Thomas Voorhies, Pastor of Sts. Peter Paul Catholic Church in Scott, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Giftbearers will be Henry Sonnier and Brenda Sonnier.

Lectors will be Carmen Comeaux and Shirley Sonnier. Karen Broussard, organist and soloist, will sing "Psalm "On Eagles' "Wind Beneath My "Amazing Grace" and "Be Not Afraid" for the services. Survivors include three daughters, Joycie Comeaux and her husband Joseph Wallace of Maurice, Wilma Broussard and her husband Scurdy of Carencro and Geneva Roger and her husband Roland of New Braunfels, TX; one son, Wilton Sonnier and his wife Geraldine of Lafayette; ten grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister, Melba Lavergne of Sunset; and four brothers, Harris Sonnier of Rayne, Nelon Sonnier of Lafayette, Melvin Sonnier of Mire and Henry Sonnier of Scott. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes Gautreaux Sonnier; parents, Marcel Sonnfer, Jr. and Odile Sonnier; two sisters, Rita Menard and Maisel Duhon; and five brothers, Irvin Sonnier, Harold Sonnier, Oran Sonnier, Nathan Sonnier aqd Donald Sonnier.

A lifelong resident of Scott, Aaron Sonnier, known to friends and family as was a member of Sts. Peter Paul Catholic Church in Scott. Earlier in life, Mr. Sonnier was a farmer, then went on to work for the Louisiana State Highway Department, retiring after twenty years of service. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

Pallbearers will be Melvin Sonnier, Nelon Sonnier, Kevin Sonnier, Brent Broussard, Roland Roger and Joseph Wallace Comeaux. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marty Broussard, Harris Sonnier, Henry Sonnier and Mike The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin Castille's SCOTT location on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of service. A Rosary will be prayed on Friday at 7:00 PM in Martin 8c Castille Funeral Home. View the obituary and guestbook online at www. mourning.com Martin 8c Castille-SCOTT-802 Alfred Scott, LA View and sign guestbooks online at: 7 J4.iXf a nm r'htmi Ju- iiuiiiuicgu(ci ,1111 1 i t' Melancon FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES As a decorated veteran himself, Gene Walters and his family are proud to serve those who have served our country with honor.

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