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The Daily Page 7A LAFAYETTE Eula Mae Champagne Halphen, age 86, died peacefully on August 27, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, after suffering from a severe stroke. Eula was born January 21, 1931, in St. Martinville, LA, the daughter of Hobson Champagne and Telcelia Champagne. On December 20, 1949, Eula married the love of her life Dewey Philip Halphen Jr, and they moved to Opelousas, Louisiana. Eula, a consummate mother and homemaker, was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends.

Eula had an unwavering faith in God. Over the years, she had become very involved with the church and was even secretary at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for several years. In addition to raising their twin boys, Eula loved to travel and enjoyed vacationing with her family and friends. After moving to Lafayette, LA in 1999, Eula was a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and was also an active volunteer in Catholic organizations prior to her first stroke.

Eula is survived by her sister, Adez Breaux of St. Martinville, LA and her husband Dewey Philip Halphen, Jr of Lafayette, LA; sons, Father Jude A. Halphen of Lafayette, LA and James P. Halphen of Lafayette, LA; three nieces and two nephews; and a number of other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leed Champagne, and her parents, Hobson and Telcelia Champagne of St.

Martinville, LA. There will be a wake at Martin Castille Funeral Home, located at 330 St Landry St. Lafayette, LA 70506, on Friday, September 1, 2017 between 4:00 PM and with the rosary at 7:00 PM. The viewing will continue on Saturday, September 02, 2017 at 10:00 AM, with a Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 1:00 PM and burial afterwards at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, located at 355 Teurlings Dr.

Lafayette, LA 70501. View the obituary and guestbook online at www. mourning.com Martin Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311 Eula Mae Halphen LAFAYETTE Funeral services for US Army Master Sergeant Cyprien Bourque will be conducted on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Louisiana Funeral Services Crematory, 108 Hardware Road, Broussard, LA. The family will receive visitors beginning at 9 a.m.

until time services time. He was born June 15, 1923, in Rayne, LA to the late Danville and Donatille Broussard Bourque. Cyprien married his tall and pretty girlfriend, Renola Clement, on January 2, 1949 and they settled in Lawton, OK. On December 28, 1950, a baby girl Jennifer Susan Bourque was born. She was a gift in the middle of winter to the couple.

A lifetime member of the American Legion Post 77 in Rayne, LA. Cyprien was a US Army Veteran who proudly served his country for 20 years, to include serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII he served in Europe, Northern Ireland, Invasion of Normandy Omaha Beach, Paris Hurtgen Forest, Ruhr Packet and Central Europe. Cyprien was assigned to the 8th Infantry Division, 28th Field Artillery Battalion, and was part of the 8th Division. May 9, 1945, Germany surrendered and the units last position and last fire mission was by the Elke River in Shwerin, Germany.

The 8th Division returned to the US and was stationed at Fort Leonard, Missouri. The mission was to re-group and ship out to the Pacific which never happened since Japan surrendered and the 8th Infantry Division was then deactivated. He re-enlisted for 3 years and traveled to Rayne on a 90 day re-enlist- ment leave. He received an assignment to Fort Sill, OK with the 6th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. In 1951 he received orders for duty in Korea.

Upon arrival in Korea he was assigned to the 5th Regimental Combat Team. He served with this unit for 13 months, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Master Sargent Bourque returned to the US, re-assigned to Fort Sill, OK with the Enlisted Staff and Faculty Battery. In October 1959, he received orders to Germany, assigned to the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, with the 3rd Rec Squadron in Amberg, Germany. He remained with this unit until he retired from the military.

Upon his return home to Rayne, LA, he was hired as a city letter carrier at the U.S. Postal Service until he retired. He continued to stay busy assisting friends that operated automotive shops. He enjoyed his daily McDonald mornings with friends, retirees and occasional trips back and forth to Fort Polk, LA. Left to cherish memory is his only child, Jennifer Bourque Aiguier Cordova, one grandchild, Bridget Aiguier Foco and husband Jeremy, and one great grandchild, JP Foco, II.

Cyprien Bourque was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Renola Clement Bourque, parents, Louis Dornaville and Donatille Bourque, one brother, Joseph Lester Bourque, and two sisters, Anna Lou B. Sellers, and Margaret B. Black. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Acadiana and Joann Harrington for their compassionate care given to Cyprien and his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.

Share your condolences and words of comfort with the family of Cyprien Bourque at www.lafuneralservices. com. Cyprien Bourque and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services and Crematory of Broussard (337) 330-8006. Cyprien Bourque LAFAYETTE Funeral services will be held for Lori Stevens Arcemont, age 46, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro.

Lori Arcemont passed away peacefully at her residence in Lafayette on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 3:29 a.m following a yearlong battle with cancer. The Rev. John Vining, pastor of Northwood United Methodist Church in Lafayette, will officiate at the services. Lori was a native of Lafayette and was employed by Acadiana Cares prior to her illness. Lori leaves behind her husband, Michael Arcemont; her daughter, Korianna Jones; and her father, Lenard Stevens, all of Lafayette; one brother, John Stevens of Maurice; her aunts, Phyllis Clark of Maurice, Mary Ann Draper and husband, Jimmy, of Keithville; her uncles, Warren Clark and wife, Marcia, Phillip Clark and wife, Lisa, all of Maurice, and Michael Clark and wife, Kathleen, of Breaux Bridge; and father and mother in law, Mike and Pat Arcemont of Lafayette.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Clark Stevens of Lafayette. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and will continue from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Memorial contributions in the name of Lori may be made to Hospice of Acadiana 2600 Johnson St. Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, Northwood United Methodist Church, 4530 Moss Street, Lafayette LA 70507 or the charity of your choice. The Arcemont family would like to extend special thanks to all of caregivers for their care and compassion. Pallbearers will be John Stevens, Warren Clark, Timmy Breaux, Michael Clark, Phillip Clark and Phyllis Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Rod Bernard, Charles Foreman and Wayne Prejean.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mel- anconfuneralhome.net. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. Lori Stevens Arcemont VATICAN Earline Benoit, 73, died Monday, August 28, 2017. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

LYDIA Mary Van Campen, 74, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements. LOREAUVILLE John Herring, 75, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements. NEW IBERIA James Boutte, 94, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements. NEW IBERIA Ernest Lee McGee, 73, died Friday, August 25, 2017. Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements. NEW IBERIA Infant Jasye Daniels, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

PORT BARRE Jonathan Guidroz, 36, died Monday, August 28, 2017. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements. ABBEVILLE Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Knox Michael Trahan, 76, who died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St.

Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Marcus Trahan, Eric Trahan, Emile Trahan, Etienne Trahan, Justin Clark and Brad Carson. Honorary pallbearers include his special friends Lavelle Neveu, Teddy LeMaire, Bobby Jones, Gerald Broussard and former employees of Pintail Enterprises, Inc. Lectors will be Denise Broussard and Jessica Trahan Clark. Serving as gift bearers will be Jackie Trahan and Barbara LeMaire.

T-Boy was the of Pintail Enterprises, Inc. an oilfield service company which was in Esther, LA. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy Duhon Trahan; two sons, Michael Trahan and his wife Judy, and Steven Trahan and his wife Jackie; daughter, Rachael Trahan; six grandchildren, Michelle T. Carson and her husband Bradley, Jessica T. Clark and her husband Justin, Marcus Trahan and his wife Jennifer, Eric Trahan and his wife Amanda, Etienne Trahan and Emile Trahan; and six great grandchildren, Knox and Eleanor Carson, Leigh and Lucie Clark, Liam Trahan, Keller, Reed, Tate and Shea Trahan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Knox and Amelia Trahan; in-laws, Robert and Hazel Duhon; and special friends, Steve Stevens, Glen Roy LeBlanc, Glen Touchet and Lynn Roy. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed by dear friends, Edith and Mike Russo at 7:00 PM; Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church. The Trahan family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Burn Unit, especially Dr.

Dave J. Barrios III, Maison du Monde Living Center, Hospice of Acadiana particularly Dr. Corbett J. Lebouef for the compassionate care given. Also, a very special thank you is extended to his three wonderful sitters, Susan Lacomb, Michelle Veazey and Brenda Thibeaux for all the loving care and friendship.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vin- centfuneralhome.net. All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661. Knox Michael Trahan RAYNE A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Rufus Arabie, 84. at St. Basil Catholic Church in Judice, LA at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2017 with Rev.

Rex Broussard as Celebrant. Visitation will begin in the Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne Chapel on Friday, September 01, 2017 at 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 PM by the St. Basil Knights of Columbus. Visitation will resume at 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2017, until just prior to the time of service. Interment will follow the church service and will be in St.

Basil Catholic Cemetery in Judice, LA. Mr. Arabie was a native of Vermilion Parish and a longtime resident of Judice, LA. He was the youngest of eight children. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S.

Army from 1954 to 1956; went to Technical School for Machinist; later completed Business Administration Courses at Spencer Business College located in Lafayette, LA; the majority of his working life was spent as a Salesman in the oilfield industry. Was a Member of the Knights of Columbus since 1963 and was a current member of Council 1071 at St. Basil in Judice, LA. He was also a member of VFW Post 9822 where he held the positions of Commander and Quartermaster. He had a great love for books, especially novels, westerns and history.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Leah A. Arabie of Judice, LA; children, Donna Arabie Snyder and her husband, Michael of Judice, LA, Janet Arabie Leger and her husband, Rogers of Judice, LA, Glenda Arabie Grasz and her husband, Gene of Corpus Christi, TX; three grandchildren, Dana Snyder Foist and her husband, Matthew of Judice, LA, Jennifer Leger Gerard and her husband, Randall of Milton, LA and Jessica Lynn Leger of Judice, LA; one great-grandchild, Madison Foist. Mr. family would like to express sincere thanks to STAT, First Named Basis, the VA Homebound, St. Hospice, his hairdresser, Helen Abernathy and Eucharistic Ministers Linda Robin and Brenda Lagneaux.

Mr. Arabie was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Armance Arabie and seven siblings. Pallbearers will be Gene Grasz, Matthew Foist, Bradley Duhon, Steven Arabie, Dennis Arabie and Michael Arabie. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Snyder, Rogers Leger, Winston Arabie, Aaron Duhon and Stanley Arabie, Sr. You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr.

family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com. Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 East Texas Rayne, LA 70578 is in charge of all of the arrangements. Rufus Arabie BRANCH Allen Paul Roberts, 72, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Walters Funeral Home, 337-706-8941; www.waltersfh. com of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.

BITUARIES BATON ROUGE Soldiers with the Louisiana National 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, rescued more than 100 citizens overnight in central Lake Charles, Aug. 28. Altogether, 3-156th assisted the Lake Charles Fire Department, Calcasieu Parish Office and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in the rescue of more than 450 citizens and 12 pets throughout the night in response to Hurricane Harvey, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm. It was a tremendous team effort by the local agencies. were calling 911; calls go into the emergency operations center, and then they dispatch them through the fire Maj.

Aaron Duplechin, commander of the 3-156th, explained. then the guys with the fire department and wildlife and fisheries would help them direct Two LANG boat teams and high-water vehicles were used to assist the parish with evacuations from a neighborhood that flooded and other calls for assistance. Duplechin, a Lake Charles native, said he has four boat teams in the area and several high-water vehicles ready to respond to calls for assistance as they may come quickly as bands of rain move through the area. the next 24 hours, I think they predicted anywhere from 5-10 inches of said Duplechin. it just kind of depends on when those bands hit and The LANG currently has approximately 375 Guardsmen activated in parishes around the state to respond to the potential flooding associated with Tropical Storm Harvey, to include Guardsmen with high water vehicles and boats prepositioned in Calcasieu, Vermillion, Orleans, Lafayette, Red River, Natchitoches, Caddo, and Rapides parishes.

In addition to vehicles and boats, the LANG has eight helicopters ready to support search-and-rescue and recon missions as needed. To help better assist coordination efforts at the local level, the LANG has liaison officer teams in Allen, Calcasieu, Cameron and Orleans parishes. To date, the LANG has issued more than 1,152 MREs, 750 bottles of water and 247,000 sandbags. Louisiana National Guardsmen assist in rescue of over 100 in Lake Charles SPECIAL TO THE USA TODAY NETWORK Louisiana National Guardsmen rescued over 100 in Lake Charles. U.S.

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SGT. GARRETT L. DIPUMA.