The St. Bernard NewsRemembering Our Past, Building a Better Future

www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Volume 51, Issue 15

INDEXCalendar of Events ..........................2 Community News ................ 3, 10-12 Obituaries ............................. 3, 6, 11 Arrest Reports ................................ 8Church Directory .............................2 State News ............................. 10-11 Classifieds ..................................... 7 Education ....................................... 9

Chalmette man booked with aggravated battery

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to hold drug take-back day

A Chalmette man was booked April 6 with aggravated battery after an altercation with his girl-friend, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call about a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of Seelos Court in Chalmette.

Sheriff Pohlmann said a fe-male who lives at the residence said she and her boyfriend, Lee

White, 29, had been arguing throughout the night about her desire to end their relationship.

During the course of the ar-gument, the woman said White pushed her against a wall, mak-ing her fall onto a bed. She said he then grabbed her by her ankles, pulling her off the bed, causing her to strike her back and head on the floor. The wom-an said White also tried to choke her, sat on her in an attempt to

hold her down and stabbed her twice in the left hand causing two small lacerations.

White was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked accordingly. He is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

White was out on bond in a related incident that took place in January, 2017 with the same woman in which he was booked with domestic abuse battery and theft of goods.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann encourages residents to properly dispose of unwanted or expired prescrip-tion and over-the-counter medi-

cations on Saturday, April 29 as the Sheriff’s Office participates in the annual National Prescrip-tion Drug Take-Back.

Narcotics officers with the St.

Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office will accept unwanted medica-tions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department’s substation, 7001 W. Judge Perez Drive in

Arabi, near the corner of Aycock Street.

“Residents should take this opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and get rid of unused drugs so they don’t fall into the hands of young-sters who might misuse them or thieves who could sell them on our streets,” Sheriff Pohlmann said.

The initiative, part of a na-tional effort spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Admin-istration, has seen more than 4.8 million pounds of prescrip-tion drugs collected since its in-ception in 2010.

St. Bernard residents who are unable to attend the lo-cal take-back event can con-tact the Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-DOPE or 3673 at any time to speak with a deputy about surrendering unwanted medica-tions, Sheriff Pohlmann said. A narcotics officer will return the call and make arrangements to collect and destroy the drugs.

Lee White, booking photo

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2 Church Directory, Calendar & News Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - The St. Bernard News

APRIL 12• NARFE Chapter 1398, St. Bernard, NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association) monthly meeting, beginning at 11 a.m., in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Carlos Restaurant on St. Bernard Highway. All active and retired federal em-ployees and their spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.

APRIL 13• St. Bernard Art Guild, Free painting demo, during the monthly meeting held at Paintin’ da Parish, 700 West Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette. The Watercolor demon-stration will be presented by guest artist P. A. Bergeron, a native of the New Orleans Louisiana area, who began painting profes-sionally nearly thirty years ago. Bergeron’s paintings are found in numerous private and corporate collections in the United States, Europe and Asia and are also represented in prestigious art galleries throughout the United States. The public is invited to attend the meeting and the demo. The St. Bernard Art Guild meets on the second Thursday of the month. For more information or to join the Art Guild, please contact SBAG President Linda Lopez at 504-884-1843 or paintin-daparish@cox.net.• Nunez Community College Job Fair, 1-4PM, The Job Fair will be held on the Nunez campus located at 3710 Paris Rd. in Chalmette, LA. All job-seekers are welcome to attend. The Job Fair is open to the pub-lic. Job-seekers should bring copies of their resume with them. Employers in attendance will include: St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District; Audubon Nature Institute; Boasso America Corporation; The Boeing Company; Trinity Neurologic Rehab Center; St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Boomtown New Orleans Casino and Hotel; Surge 365 Travel Design Management; McDonald’s; Rock-n-Sake; Avon; Upper Iowa University; Louisiana National Guard; New Orleans Po-lice Department; Lofton Staffing and Securi-ty Services; Plaquemines/St. Bernard Busi-ness & Career Solutions Center; Louisiana Job Connection; TCI Packaging LLC; DelVal-le Services, LLA; Shadow Lake Management Company, LLC; Dan Burghardt Insurance Agency; and Mauti Meredith Scoggin Prop-erties.

APRIL 20• 2017 State of the Parish, Please join Par-ish President Guy McInnis as he delivers the 2017 State of the Parish address on Thurs-day, April 20, 2017 at the Sigur Civic Cen-ter Auditorium, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette.There will be two opportunities to attend the event: - Noon luncheon hosted by the St. Bernard

Chamber. Cost is $25.00 for members; $30 for non-members. For tickets call

504-277-4001.- 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public

APRIL 22• Battle of the Models, A fundraiser to support the “We Lift You Up” fund - help-ing women embrace life beyond a cancer diagnosis. 36 cancer survivor role models will go “heel to heel” on stage against pro-fessional models in a runway show com-petition. Chalmette Civic Auditorium, 8245 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043. Runway Show 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Eloquent Productions Runway Show 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (guests can check in as early as 5:30 p.m. to shop several vendor booths). Concessions will be available for sale. $25 General Ad-mission (open seating), $50 VIP Reserved Seating. Tickets available online at www.younightevents.com (“Buy Tickets”), or at All About Me Boutique in Chalmette.

APRIL 26• St. Bernard Tourist Commission meet-ing, The meeting will take place at The Vis-itor Center, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, La. The Agenda will include discussions of upcom-ing events, marketing, and planning. 4PM

APRIL 29• RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 25 DUE TO WEATHER. St. Bernard Parish School Board Employees Lions Club, 9th Annual Golf Tournament, Oak Harbor Golf Course, 11:30 AM Sign-in, 11:30AM-12:30PM Put-ting contest qualifying, 12:30PM Putting contest finals, 1:00 PM Shotgun start. $90/golfer; $360/team. For additional informa-tion contact: Paul Granberry, 504-818-8932; David Fernandez, 504-818-8935; Charles Raviotta, 504-577-0435. Proceeds to ben-efit the St. Bernard Parish School Board Em-ployees Lions Club.

Daily• Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover 1815’s Battle of New Orleans with a rang-er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte Nation-al Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. • Walk the Wetlands - Explore Louisiana swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara-taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His-torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 689-3690;10 or www.nps.gov/jela.• Chalmette National Cemetery Tour - Walk the national cemetery to discover its history and the stories of some of the thou-sands buried there. Meet at front porch of old cemetery superintendent’s lodge (two-story brick building just inside cemetery gate). Through March: Sundays, Mondays, Thurs-

days, Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m.; Fridays noon, 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Free. Chalmette National Cemetery of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela.• Crescent City Culinaire Series - Free. French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans. 589-3882 ext. 227 or www.nps.gov/jela.

Weekly, Thursday• St. Bernard Social Ride, Start your New Year with our bike riding group. We ride at night with lighted wheels through neighbor-hoods in St. Bernard Parish. Meet at 6:00 PM, Ride at 7:00 PM (sharp). Meets at First Baptist Church, Chalmette, 305 E. St. Ber-nard Hwy., Chalmette, LA. Lights on sale before the ride. $7.00/wheel. On FB - “St Bernard Social Ride” and join our group.

Monthly, 4th Wednesday• St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei-mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregiver’s through reg-ularly scheduled meetings. Participants develop methods and skills to solve prob-lems. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with Dementia. St. Bernard Parish Hospital first floor conference room, 2:00 PM.

Events in nearby Parishes• APRIL 18 - Bob Weir & the Campfire Band, Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA. VIP packages are available and every online ticket order comes with one (1) physical CD of Weir’s newest album Blue Mountain. Tick-ets are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.• APRIL 27 - SUM 41, House of Blues in New Orleans, LA. Sum 41, Pierce The Veil and Emerosa’s We Will Detonate Tour, pre-sented by Loudwire Live. All tickets are available at http://piercetheveiltix.com.• MAY 8 - Pixies with Public Access TV, Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA. Tickets go are on sale at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, livenation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.• MAY 12 - Walker Lukens, One Eyed Jacks (615 Toulouse St, 70130) in New Or-leans, LA. For more information, please visit: http://www.walkerlukens.com/.• MAY 13 - The Chainsmokers with spe-cial guest Kiiara and featuring Emily Warren, Smoothie King Center in New Or-leans, LA. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.

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Assembly of God Church 494-73781561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun.services 10am & 5:30pmWed. Bible study 7pm

Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Church682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39,Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am

Bethlehem Baptist Church 682-0675111 Bethlehem Lane, BraithwaiteSun. School 8am, worship 9amThu. Bible study 7pm

Call on Me Ministries anon-denominational Christian Church298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr.Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer isTues-Thurs 12-3pm

Carolyn Park Presbyte-rian Church7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am

Chalmette Church of Christ 250-8492200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Biblestudy 9am, worship 10am & 6pmWed. Bible study 7pm

Celebration Church831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge PerezDr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am &10:45am

Christ Lutheran Church3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette(504) 342-2830Sunday Worship 10:00 amBible Study Sunday 9:00 am

Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet •324-4092Sun. Service 8amWed. Bible Study 6pm

A Closer Walk, Meeting the Need Ministry682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy,Violet, La 70092Sun. Service 8amMon. Bible Study 6:30 pmThurs. prayer service 6:30 pm

Corinne Missionary Baptist Church5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558Sun. school, 10am, worship 8amBible study 7pm Wed.

Cornerstone Church of God 343-84464905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet www.Cornerstone-stb.netSun. school 9:30am, worship10:30am

Covenant United Meth-odist Church115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763Sun. Service 11am

Delacroix Hope Baptist Mission 452-60921932 Bayou Rd, St. BernardSun. worship 11amBible Study 10am

Faith Baptist Church of Chalmette 682-11444825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun.School 10am, Service 11am and6pm • Wed. 7pm

First Asia Baptist Church 432-25252408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun.School 10:30am, worship 8amThur. Bible Study 7pm

First Baptist Church of Chalmette 277-2939305 E. St. Bernard Hwy.Sun. Fellowship 9:30am, Service10:45am & 6pm • Wed. Service6:30pm

First Baptist Church of Verrett 682-07433737 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard Sun.School 9:30am, worship 11amWed. Bible Study 7pm

First Pentecostal Church of Chalmette2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600Sun. School 10:30amWed. Bible Study 7:30pmFri. Youth Service 7:30pm

Freedom For Life Christian Fellowship1010 East Judge Perez, Chalmette• 421-6132 Sun. Worship 10am& 7pm

Garden of Prayer Fami-ly Worship Center419-0288 • 2605 Munster, MerauxSun. Service 8am • Wed. Service7pm

Gethsemane Lutheran Church 271-42542825 Paris Rd, Chalmette

Worship 9am • Sun. School10:30am

Gospel Temple 272-0123 •301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart)Chalmette, LASunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm

Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church 272-03921904 Goodwill Dr, Violet. Sun. school8am, worship 9am • Thur. 7pm

Greater Round Hill Baptist Church905-9162 • 2213 Canal St, VioletSunday worship 11amWed Bible study 7pm

Greater South Shore F.G.B.C. “Rebuilding the family Structure”7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic,La 70032 • 278-8854Sun. worship 9:00amWed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45

High Praise Fellowship781-4414 • 120 E. Solidelle, Ste.A, Chalmette, Sun. service 10am

Lighthouse Pentecos-tal Church 272-0785•7724 E.St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school10am, worship 11amWed. Bible Study 7pm

Living Cornerstone Church International714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy.,Braithwaite 228-6401Sun. service 10am

Nabi Healing Center7451 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi.Sunday 5-8pm

New Birth Ministries6321 Louis Elam St, Violet, 301-9282Wed. Church School 6pmSun. service 10:30am

One in Christ Church530 East Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette682-1117 Sun. service 10am

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 271-34412320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses:Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am,10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 682-70702621 Colonial Blvd., Violet MassesMon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:30am •Tues. 6:30pm • Sat. 4pm • Sun.9&11am

Poydras Baptist Church of St. Bernard8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship10:30am

Praise Temple Fellow-ship 650-17947517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. 10:30amBible Study Thur. 7pm

Second Missionary Baptist Church 278-23382109 Caluda Lane, VioletSun. service 8amWed. Bible Study 7pm

St. Bernard Baptist Church 881-67232615 Jacob, ChalmetteSun. service at 11am

St. Bernard Catholic Church 281-22672805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard massesMon/Wed/Fri 8:30am Sun. 9am

St. John Baptist Church 654-95677047 Hwy. 39, Braithwaite Sun. Sch. 10amSun. Ser. 11am • Wed 6:30pm

St. Luke Baptist Church 682-3718 or 418-7492126 Poindexter Lane, BraithwaiteSun. worship 8am

St. Thomas Catholic Church17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe a la Hachemasses: Sat. 6pm • Sun. 9am

Third Missionary Baptist Church 272-0504206 Armstrong Lane, St. BernardSun. worship 10am

Trumpet of Truth Ministry 7451 W. St. BernardHwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am •Sevice 10amTues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm

World Prayer Tabernacle (S) 277-45554030 Paris Rd. ChalmetteSun. service 10amYouth Service Wed. 7pm

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Tina Marie PerezTina Marie Perez Ireland passed away on

Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 45. Be-loved wife of Robert Ireland Jr. for 18 years. Loving mother of James Harlan Perez Ire-land. Daughter of Cheryl Acosta and Joseph Perez, Sr. (Suzanne). Granddaughter of Ur-sula Repath and the late Leo Ivy Turnbull, Sr. & Herman J. Repath and the late Louis Perez, Sr. & Theresa Marie Perez Jones. Sis-ter of Corey Acosta, Joseph Perez, Jr., Cas-

sandra Perez, Amanda Perez and Melissa Perez. Niece of Gloria Fortuna, Jennifer Jones, Wayne Turnbull (Cindy) and the late Leo Turnbull Jr., Henry Perez, Benny Perez, Oneil Perez, Sidney Perez, Leroy Perez, James Perez, Louis Perez, Jr., Ernest Rodrigue and Danny Rodrigue. She is also survived and fondly remembered by Lois Jackson (the late John), Mary Spires and many nieces and nephews.

Tina was born on December 17, 1971 in New Orleans, LA. She was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and a former resi-dent of Grandview, IN for 6 years. She was a graduate of Globe University in Minnesota and Daymar College in Owensburo, KY. Tina enjoyed music and spending time sharpening her firearm skills at the St. Bernard Indoor Shooting Center. She will be for-ever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 PM. Inurnment will be private. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Phyllis Gagliano CanciennePhyllis Gagliano Cancienne

passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Charles “Buddy” Cancienne, Jr. for 59 years. Loving mother of Tammy Weiser, Lisa Frame and the late Charles “Buddy” Cancienne, III. Daughter of the late Anthony Gagliano, Sr. and Genevieve Fon-tana Gagliano. Sister of Matthew

Gagliano, Perry Gagliano, Nicky Gagliano, Linda Bennett, Janice Ancalade and the late Lena Mae Rabalais and Anthony, Jr., Vincent and Joseph Gagli-ano. Proud grandmother of Frederick Ubas (Natonya), Ryan Frame, Jonathan Weiser (Melinda), Kelly Frame (Seth), Jessi Cancienne Payton (Steven), Made-line Cancienne, Camille Cancienne and the late Brad Weiser. Also survived by 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was born on October 21, 1939 in New Orleans, LA. She was a long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish and a current resident of Pearl River, LA. Phyllis retired from the Archdiocese of New Orleans after many years of ser-vice. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tues-day, April 11, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A funeral service began at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program to offer country adult line dancing classes

St. Bernard’s Third Annual Bird Festival date is set

Parish President speaks with AARP Pakenham

St. Bernard Parish Recreation Department in need of coaches for baseball/softball season

Terrific Kids Pancake Breakfast

Remember to wear your boots! St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program is offering Adult

Line Dancing Classes on April 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. The classes will run from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at Val Riess Sports Complex, located at 1101 Magistrate Street in Chalmette. The cost is $5.00 per class or $25.00 for prepaid session. Employees of St. Bernard Parish Government, St. Ber-nard Parish School System, St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, Military Personnel (Applicants must bring proof of employment I.D.) and individuals 55 and older will pay $4.00 per class or $20 for prepaid session. Payment must be in the form of check or money order made payable to St. Bernard Parish Recreation. NO CASH!

For more information or to reserve your sport contact Denise Montalbano, Leisure Coordinator for St. Bernard Recreation at 504-278-4295 or dmontalbano@sbpg.net.

The Third Annual St. Bernard Bird Festival will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. The festival will be held at the Islenos Museum Complex, located at 1205 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. LA.

Again this year, many beautiful species of migratory birds will be captured and banded by specialists from Audubon Louisiana. You can witness the banding of these birds and get a very close view. Most of these colorful birds are returning to North America from their winter homes in South and Central America.

Experienced local birders will be guiding visitors through trails in Eastern St. Bernard, as well as on the Festival grounds. The St. Bernard Art Guild and master woodcarvers will display their beautiful artwork, depicting many of these migratory birds. Indoor programs, featuring Dr. Erik Johnson of Audubon Louisiana, and experts on re-forestation and local animal wildlife, will be held in the Frank Fernandez, Jr. Islenos Center on the Festival grounds. For more information contact the St. Bernard Office of Tourism at (504) 278-4242.

Guy McInnis, St. Bernard Parish President spoke at the March meeting of the AARP Pakenham Chapter #3926. Pictured above from left to right are George Virga, Dody Bayard, Guy McInnis, Carolyn Constance and Jack Muller.

The club meets the fourth Saturday of the month (January through November) at 10:00 a.m. at the Council on Aging, 8201-A W. Judge Perez Dr. The next meeting is April 22, 2017. For additional information please contact George Virga, President at 504-278-1367.

The St. Bernard Parish Recreation Department is accepting applications for coaches for the 2017 Baseball/Softball Season. The baseball/softball season runs from April 24th thru Mid-July. Anyone interested should contact the Recreation Department at (504) 278-4295 or email kcarlin@sbpg.net.

The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi will honor the Terrific Kids and Terrific Teens from the 2016/2017 school year at the club’s an-nual pancake breakfast, set for Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 8a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Chalmette High School Ninth Grade Academy caf-eteria, located across the street from the main high school building on 1100 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette.

Additional tickets will be available for adults ($5) or children ($3) at the door the day of the event. The breakfast is open to the public.

Steve Fecke, Pancake Breakfast Chairman, encourages all par-ish residents to come out and support the Terrific Kids and Terrif-ic Teens at the pancake breakfast. “This is a great opportunity to support our parish children by coming out and showing them your

support for their hard work and efforts throughout the school year. You will enjoy a good breakfast, and enjoy seeing the kids faces light up when they are recognized for their efforts.”

Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis International program that awards out-standing students that are: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable.

You may have seen the Terrific Kids/Terrific Teens yard signs and T-shirts throughout the community.

The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi’s program, sponsored by Chalmette Refining LLC., honors elementary, middle, and high school students at St. Bernard Parish’s public schools, as well as Lynn Oaks and Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

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Barbara Loretta DeGruy ClineBarbara Loretta DeGruy Cline passed away peacefully on

Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the age of 94. She was the cher-ished wife of the late John G. Cline, and by previous mar-riage, the late Isodore I. Kansas. Loving mother of Susan Slavich (Randy), Morris Kansas, Allen Kansas (Daree), Jack Kansas and John S. Cline. Daughter of the late Louis and Barbara Whitmeyer DeGruy. Sister of Ethel Benson and the late Louis DeGruy Jr., Myrtle Wendling, Amelia Breale and Annie Dendinger. Proud grandmother of Randy Lee Slavich Jr., Sabrina Trusty, Jeffrey Kansas, Cheri Rodriguez, Kath-

leen Kansas and Leslie Nixon. She is also survived and fondly remembered by her 5 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Barbara was born in New Orleans, LA, and was a longtime resident of Chal-mette and Arabi, LA. She was a member and volunteer for the Council on Aging and enjoyed honoring our troops with the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. She was a devoted parishioner of both Prince of Peace and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. She loved organizing bus tours for family, friends and members of the Council on Aging and enjoyed running a booth at the annual fair at Prince of Peace. She was well loved and affectionately known for her good nature and very generous heart. She will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend of many, who loved and treasured her family and friends.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Me-morial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass in her memory beginning at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Leo Ivy Turnbull, Jr.Leo Ivy Turnbull, Jr. passed away on

Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the age of 65. Beloved son of Ursula G. Repath and the late Leo Ivy Turnbull Sr. Step son of the late Herman J. Repath. Former husband of Rachel Schneider Turnbull. Loving father of Scott Allen Love-Turn-bull (Lacarra). Brother of Cheryl Turnbull Acosta and Wayne G. Turnbull (Cindy). Proud grandfather of 2 grandchildren.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Leo was born on September 26, 1951 in New Orleans, LA

and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was a decorated United States Army Veteran and proudly served in the Vietnam War. Leo will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Vir-tue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass began at 7:00 p.m. He was laid to rest with military honors on Friday, April 7, 2017 in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider Masses or Prayers for the family. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Evelyn Matilda Manicia FontenelleEvelyn Matilda Manichia Fontenelle entered into eternal

rest on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 88. She was the beloved daughter of the late Salvador Manichia Sr. and Rosa-lie Ferand Manichia. She was the sister of the late Salvador Manichia Jr. and Gloria Manichia Yash. She is survived by her children, Douglas Richard Fontenelle (Ana) and Nancy Fon-tenelle Brunet (Chris). She is also survived by her sister Flor-ence Manichia Trumbaturi and her sister-in-law Mary Rose Manichia and Mary Lou Lively.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Richard Fontenelle, her son Dennis Gerard Fontenelle and her daughter-in-law Leslie Servay Fontenelle. She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren (Elizabeth, Jason, Camille, Catherine, Olivia, Brandon, Ashlie, Amya, Joshua, Averi, Noelani, Zachary and Sophia).

Evelyn was a lifelong resident of her beloved hometown of Braithwaite, LA. She will be deeply and truly missed throughout the Eastbank community of Plaque-mines Parish.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in Evelyn’s memory be-ginning at 1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest with her beloved husband and son in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Eve-lyn’s church, Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 6951 Hwy 39, Braithwaite, LA 70040. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardme-morial.com.

Blanche Louise DieboldBlanche Louise Diebold passed away peacefully at her

home on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the age of 87. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her life. She was the be-loved mother of Phylis D. Aiston, Philip J. Diebold (Cindy), Julia Bordelon and the late Carolyn D. Kramer (Jerry). Daughter of the late Bernard and Naomi Swayne Albers. Sister of Shirley A. Bergeron (Joel), Bernard Albers Jr. (Judy), Mary A. LaPointe (Clifford) and the late Sylvia A. Standeford, Justine A. Nicolich (Raymond) and Harry C. Albers (Frances). She is also survived and fondly remembered by her 7 grandchildren, 8 great grand-children, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Blanche was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Pearl River, LA. She was a longtime member of the Telephone Pioneers and a dedicated and honored volunteer for WYES and the Multi-ple Sclerosis Society. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Pas-sages Hospice for their wonderful care during our time of need.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gath-ering to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service in Blanche’s memory beginning at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office

ARABI• Joseph Castjohn, 53, 2016

Estaban Str., Time Served• Keith Keough, 39, 918 1/2 Mehle,

Bench Warrant (2) • Jason Little, 40, 24 Carolyn Crt.,

Domestic Abuse Battery• Andre Neff, 48, 134 Esteban,

Dist. Peace Drunk, Resisting An Officer, Public Intimidation

CHALMETTE

• Charles Allen, 31, 8149 W La. 46, Fugitive, Poss. With Intent Schedule II, Use Of Firearm CDS, Ill. Poss Stolen Firearms, Felony Carrying Illegal Weapon, Parole Violator

• Kyle Arabie, 24, 2217 Pirate Drv., Fugitive

• Gary Paul Bergeron, 36, 3800 Chalona, Time Served

• Kendell Boykins, 19, 8931 Palm, Disturbing Peace Fight, Resist Arrest By Flight

• Tyler Lamar Brown, 30, 8414 Valor, Fugitive (3)

• Marcel S. Casmier, 31, 3408 Rose Ave., Poss. With Intent Schedule I (2), Drugs-Schedule II, Drugs-Schedule IV, Use Of Firearm CDS, Resisting An Officer, Improper Supervision Of Minor, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Simp. Crim. Damage Under $500, Battery/Police Officer

• Nicholas Adam Dantoni, 30, 404 Livingston Ave., Bond Surrender (3)

• James Ira Dawson, 58, 2215 Octavia, Fugitive (2)

• Rebekah Ebanks, 34, 2421 Veronica Str., Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Heroin Poss., Drugs-Schedule II

• Donald J. Fernandez, 36, 2401 Creely Drv., Home Invasion,

Simple Battery, Simp. Crim. Damage Under $500

• Davida M. Harris, 43, 2917 Plaza Drv., Driving While Intoxicated, Establish Speed Zones, Open Alcohol Container In Veh.

• Rita Lynn Lachney, 24, 2217 Pirate Drv., Fugitive (2)

• Rolando Mendez-Henriquez, 41, 420 E. Prosper Str., Simple Obstruc. Of Highway, Proper Control Of Vehl., Driver Not Licensed, Operating A Vehicle w/o Lawful

• Jonathan Moore, 21, 1564 Center Str., Agg. Assault Officer /w MV, Resisting An Officer, Driving-License Suspd., Disturbing The Peace, Reckless Operation Vehicle

• Moises Enriques Perez , 17, 3940 Norwood Drv., Disturbing Peace Fight

• Carolyn Brown Pichon, 57, 426 Pierre Str., Assault/Simple

• Michael D. Ouatroy, 34, 420 E. Genie Drv., Attp.-Simple Escape, Self Mutilation (2), Resist Arrest By Violence, Batt. Corr. Emp. In Custody, Assault/Simple, Simple Obstruc. Of Highway, Dist. Peace Drunk

• Marcus Savoie, 47, 2020 Jean Lafitte Str., Fugitive (2)

• Mlchael Charles Scott, 50, 2801 Decomine Str., Improper Use Turn Signl., Switched License Plate, No Liability Insurance, Registration Certifict., Opr. Veh. Udr. Susp. For Prior Off., Proper Equip On Vehic.

• Shawn Thompson, 18, 8341 Patricia Street, Disturbing the Peace Fight, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana

• Joseph Vincent Volpe, 66, 2113 Volpe Drv., Driving While

Intoxicated, Reckless Operation Vehicle

ST. BERNARD• Daniel M. Camargo, 36, 1913

Robert Drv., Violation Of Protective Order, Bench Warrant (2)

• Jeremie Phillip Encardes, 31, 1931 Rocky Rd., Bench Warrant (15)

• Randy J. Mackles, 52, 2008 Bobolink, Reckless Operation Vehicle

• Willie J. Onidas, 38, 1905 Goodwill Drv., Drugs-Schedule IV, Fugitive (2)

VIOLET

• Casey A. Bendich, 25, 2052 Valmar, Housing For Other Agency

• Jimmie Stephen Johnson, 45, 3313 Shannon Drv., Sched. I Poss. Marijuana, Schedule II Drugs, Contr. To Delinq. Juvenl. (2)

• Joseph Major, 24, 3109 Daniel Drv., Domestic Abuse Battery, Assault Aggravated, Resisting An Officer

• Tremaine Major, 40, 2109 Kenneth, Failure-Registr. As Sex Offender, Duty Offenders Notify LE

• Russell W. Moore, 50, 2129 Delta Queen, False Certificate, Illegal Tinting Of A Window, Resisting An Officer, Schedule I Poss. Marijuana

• Bryan Neitzschman, 26, 2715 Farmsite, Bench Warrant

OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH• Kaisha Alexander, 18, 10720

Roger Drv., Theft Of Goods $500-$1500

• Robert Lee Barker, 35, 18276 Cory Rd., Time Served

• Kellie Bond, 33, 2005 Nelly Str., Theft Under $750

• Kentrell Brass, 18, 1702 Milton Str., Disturbing Peace Fight, Resist Arrest By Flight

• Dejuan Brooks, 18, 2416 Valence Str., Resist Arrest By Flight, Disturbing The Peace, Fugitive

• Spurgeon Condoll, 43, 2435 Piety Str., Fugitive (2)

• Curtis J. Current, 25, 2032 Hendy, Fugitive

• Gary K. Dukes, 56, 3514 Willow, Fugitive

• Arthurniesha Gaines, 18, 1111 Lamanche, Dist. Peace Fight

• Andrew Gordan, 17, 606 Cafin Ave., Disturbing Peace Fight

• Anthony Griffin, 35, 26 Aubrey Holston Rd., Disturbing The Peace, Heroin Poss., Drugs-Schedule IV

• Kendrick Guy, 39, 1317 Cambridge Drv., Disturbing Peace Fight, Resisting An Officer

• Mario Hubbard, 32, 5430 Urquhart, No Seat Belt In Use Law, Child Restraint Required, Open Alcohol Container In Veh., Schedule I Poss Marijuana, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

• David Lee Johnson, 18, 12400 Carmel Plc., Illegal Carryg Weapons

• Elroy Johnson, 17, 1976 Miracle Str., Disturbing Peace Fight, Resisting An Officer

• Dominioue Antoine Jones, 33, 10920 Roger Drv., Criminal Trespass, Resisting An Officer, Schedule I Poss Marijuana

• Dennis Landry, 35, 49017 Stafford, Possession Of Marijuana, Drugs-Schedule II

• Eddie Leblanc, 26, 2113 Martin Luther King Bvd., Battery Aggravated

• Raynell Lewis, 29, 1208 Clearview Pky., Fugitive, Resist Arrest By Refuse To ID, Driving-License Suspd., Speeding - School Zone

• Braione Martin, 18, 3215 Pauger Str., Theft Of Goods $500 -$1500

• Joey Mills, 36, 6804 Phillip Str., Bench Warrant, Fugitive (4)

• Phillip Otis, 17, 2724 Concordia Drv., Illegal Carryg Weapons

• Johnell Perry, 25, 5225 Basinview Drv., Bench Warrant (2), Bond Surrender (2)

• Jasmine A. Price, 17, 3301 4th Str., Theft Of Goods $500-$1500

• Kenneth Joshua Pritchett, 19, 1317 Cambridge Drv., Illegal Carrying Weapons

• Larry Sherman, 33, 5432 Marais, Housing For Other Agency

• Anna Thompson, 30, 155 Government Str., Ill. Poss Stolen Over $1500, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misrepresent During Booking, Fugitive

• Yvette Williams, 44, 7833 Means Ave., Child Desertion (2)

• Amanda C. Wilson, 24, 4630 N. Bayou Rd., Simp. Crim. Damage Under $500, Simple Battery

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Education Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - The St. Bernard News Education & News 9

Events, Organizations, Obituaries, Classifieds, News

Cabrini’s Hanna Kennair Signs with Millsaps

Cabrini High School invited to STEM field trip

Cabrini High School Senior Hanna Kennair has signed with the Millsaps University to play volleyball for that school.

At Cabrini High, Hanna played the position of Libero for the Crescent Volleyball team while amassing numerous honors. As a senior, Hanna is a 2016 Aca-demic All-State Volleyball Play-er. She was a 2016 All-District Player as a senior and a 2015 All-District Player as a junior.

Joining her at her signing in Alumnae Hall were her parents, Bruce and Tammy Kennair, her sisters Brenna’13 and Hay-ley’15, grandparents Leroy & Marilyn Kennair, her aunt and godmother Michelle Kennair with her son and Hanna’s cous-in Carson Kennair. Also on hand were Cabrini Head Volleyball

Team Coach Kasey Laird’08, Kirk Maronge, Cabrini Athlet-ic Director, Cabrini Principal Yvonne L. Hrapmann’76, and Cabrini President Jack Truxil-lo, along with numerous family members, teammates, class-mates and friends.

Cabrini High School is a pri-vate, accredited, college prepa-ratory Catholic school for young women grades 8-12. Selective admission, an award-winning science program, and champi-onship-caliber athletics produce the complete woman prepared for college and life. The inti-mate atmosphere provides an environment of one-on-one in-struction and personal attention. Cabrini is located at 1400 Moss Street in historic Faubourg St. John on scenic Bayou St. John.

Twenty-eight students from Cabrini High School in AP and hon-ors level sciences classes were invited to attend a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) based field trip at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory, or LIGO, facility in Livingston, Louisiana. In September of 2015, LIGO was credit-ed with the discovery of gravitational waves. This major scientific breakthrough is consistent with the predictions that Albert Einstein made in his 1915 theory of general relativity. The gravity waves are “ripples” in the fabric of space-time that provide evidence of cat-aclysmic events in the galaxy (like the collision of two black holes) more than 1.3 billion years ago. The students and two science de-partment members were able to experience hands-on, interactive experiments and demos that explain how waves interact. As part of the facility tour, students were able to go into the laser control room and ask the scientists and engineers about the inner work-ings of the LIGO lab.

Tammy and Bruce Kennair were on hand for their daughter Hanna’s (center) signing with Millsaps. The family resides in Belle Chasse, LA.

Students got the chance to interact with some of the exhibits.

Students engaged in demonstrations at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational facility.

Twenty-eight AP and Honors students attended the demonstrations at LIGO.

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Something fishy going on at St. Bernard Hospital

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas would be proud. Come see a magnificent painting on a piece of copper in the hospital lobby. The painting is on loan from Dr. Bryan Bertucci. It is framed with copper pipes, rumored to be from Katrina Houses - missing any? Flying fish fashioned from license plates add to the uniqueness of this piece of art.

• To stay healthy all we need is a little “vitamin sea.”• Need to improve your life, “just add water.”• When you need a little quiet time go into “seaclusion.”• Don’t waste time, carpe diem, “seas the day.”• Don’t wait for your ship to come in ... Swim out after it.• Need some extra “z’s” - sleep in the “no wake zone.”• Seaside valentine - “i could travel the world and the ocean

blue… i’ll never be home until i’m with you.”• Girlfriend - you’re the only fish in the sea for me.• May all your “blues” be the sky and the sea - (or jazz).• Get your “tail” to the beach - be “shore” of yourself - don’t

get “tide” down.• Make waves - avoid “pier” pressure - always “sea” life’s

beauty.• Come out of your shell - don’t be shellfish - no shell phones.• A fisherman lives here with the catch of his life. He thought

about “mounting’’ her, but she keeps getting “bigger” every year.

[L-R]: Kelly Pierre, artist of Santa Rose Beach, FL; Dr. Bryan Bertucci, St. Bernard Parish Coroner and local physician, De La Ronde Medical Center.

[L-R]: Cabrini High scholarship recipients were May Yuratich, Calley Chauvin, Sophie Brodtmann, and Sarah D’Antoni.

Students honored at academic reception

Two incoming Cabrini High School students, one current stu-dent, and one previously awarded scholarship student were recog-nized at the annual Academic Scholars Reception in the school’s historic Esplanade building.

Incoming pre-freshmen recipients of Cabrini Academic Scholar-ships for the 2017-18 school year include Sophie Brodtmann from Metairie who attends Atonement Lutheran School and May Yura-tich of Slidell who attends First Baptist Christian School in Slidell. They were joined by Calley Chauvin of Luling a current Cabri-ni pre-freshman who is the recipient of a newly awarded schol-arship for the 2017-18 school year. Calley entered Cabrini from Immaculate Conception School. In addition to these three, Cabrini pre-freshman Sarah D’Antoni of St. Bernard was recognized for her 2016 award.

Students and their parents were welcomed by Principal Yvonne L. Hrapmann and a presentation by junior Sofia Mangerchine on “What Cabrini Means to Me!.”

Following the presentation of new scholarships, Cabrini Presi-dent Jack Truxillo addressed the gathering.

Academic Scholarships are based exclusively on academic ex-cellence and merit. The Academic Scholarship criteria are: Stu-dents must be present at Cabrini for placement test on Application Day; Students must earn a 90th percentile composite score on Cabrini’s placement test; Students must have an elementary/mid-dle school record of A/B work, acceptable conduct, and a record of regular attendance.

Cabrini High School is a private, accredited, college preparatory Catholic school for young women grades 8-12. Selective admis-sion, an award-winning science program, and championship-cal-iber athletics produce the complete woman prepared for college and life. The intimate atmosphere provides an environment of one-on-one instruction and personal attention. Cabrini is located at 1400 Moss Street in historic Faubourg St. John on scenic Bayou St. John.

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Eric Matthew KuehlEric Matthew Kuehl passed away at his

home on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the age of 30. Son of Gordon Kuehl Sr. and Jenny Rome Kuehl. Brother of Gordon Kuehl Jr. and the late Marie Jeanne Kuehl. Grandson of Erin Kuehl and the late Wilbert and Grace Kuehl & the late Earl and Jeanne Rome. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Eric was a native of Chalmette, LA and a current resident of New Orleans, LA. He grad-

uated from St. Mark Catholic School in 2000 and was a 2004 grad-uate of Brother Martin High School. Eric attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Eric was proud to work in the hospitality industry and bring joy and happiness to those around him. He was a dedi-cated member of the Barman’s Fund of Louisiana, Inc., a group of service professionals that donate tips and volunteer time to build a stronger community with local charitable organizations. Eric was also a lifetime volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, through which he built many houses for those in need.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation to be held at Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Par-is Rd., Chalmette, LA on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. A funeral Mass began at noon. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. A reception followed in the Magno-lia Room at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Barman’s Fund of Louisiana Inc., www.bmfnola.org in memory of Eric. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Randy Dexter BolewareRandy Dexter Boleware passed away sur-

rounded by family and friends on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was 64 years old. A native of Moselle, MS and longtime resident of Violet, LA. Beloved husband of 40 years to Brenda P. Boleware. Son of the late Harrison & Natalie Boleware. Brother of the late Betty Bell and Don Boleware.

Devoted father of Brad & Robert (Heather) Boleware, grandfather of Ella & Beau Bole-

ware, Father-in-law J.E. (Ted) Pourciau, Sister-in-law Pat Pourciau, Brothers and sisters of Melvin (Jean), Aline (Bill), Maxine (Buddy), Jeffery (Mary), Tim, Virgil (Debbie), & Garry (Mona) Boleware. Sur-vived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Randy was a Master Craftsman/Carpenter for over 40 years. He retired from Broadmoor LLC after 36 years of service. Randy en-joyed turning blueprints into masterpieces whether it was residen-tial, commercial or industrial. He loved his country getaway and rid-ing his big red tractor. He adored his family and was always willing to help anyone with anything at anytime.

Family and friends were invited to attend the funeral service at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Sunday, April 9th. Visitation was on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with a celebration of Randy’s life beginning at 1:00 p.m. He was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to American Lung Cancer Association 1-800-LUNG-USA. Arrangements by St. Ber-nard Memorial Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Ochsner’s Intensive Care Unit for their excellent care and compassion to Randy and his loved ones. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Gaynel Deogracias EvansGaynel Deogracias Evans passed away peacefully

at her home while surrounded by her family on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren A. “Rooster” Evans, Sr. Loving mother of Ricky J. Evans (Melissa R.), Perry A. Evans, and the late Warren A. Evans, Jr., Michael P. Evans, and Philip Evans. Proud grandmother of Warren A. Ev-ans, III (Rachael M.), Kerry A. Miller, Kadee E. Martinez (Matthew M.), Casey M. Evans (Casey B.), Sr., Kristy L. Evans (Leonard), Cody M. Evans (Courtney), and Colin

J. Evans. Great grandmother of Taylar M. Evans, Anthony J. Prats, Jaylynn S. Prats, Anzlie A. Miller, Casey M. Evans, Jr., Mattiee L. Martinez, Ryleigh Evans, Micha L. Hogan, Malaya E. Hogan and soon to be Gauge Evans. Daughter of the late Philip “Babe” and Verna Deogracias. Sister of Mary Ann Bergeron, Philip Deogracias, Jr. and Alan Deogracias, Sr. Gaynel is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and especially Karen K. Miller.

Gaynel was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish and enjoyed a long and rewarding career with Tulane Medical Center. When she wasn’t working hard at the hospital, she enjoyed the company of her friends and especially cooking for her kids and grandkids every Sunday (we loved her roast the most!). She was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a friend of many, who treasured her family.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial gath-ering at House of Refuge Assembly of God Church, 1561 E. LA 46, St. Ber-nard, LA on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until noon, followed by a memorial service beginning at noon. To view and sign the family guest-book, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Robert Joseph SmithRobert Joseph Smith passed away peacefully at his

home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife Audrey Matthews Smith of 52 years. Loving father of Terri Jo Gray, Stacey Smith, Sheila Smith and the late Cecilia Smith. Son of the late Eugene and Ida Lebreton Smith. Brother of Gloriette Kiern, Claudette Gereighty, Paulette Smith and the late Eugene “Junior” Smith, Alquin Smith, Mabel Guidroz Flott and Valerie Smith Crowe. Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 2 late grandchildren and 18 great

grandchildren. Robert was born on October 12, 1936 in New Orleans, LA and was a resi-

dent of St. Bernard Parish for over 50 years. He was the owner of Chalmette Motors in the 70’s and then pursued his career with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office. He retired as Captain after 35 years of dedicated service. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus Archbishop J. F. Rummel Council 5747. Robert was well loved and will be deeply missed by his family and those whose lives he touched.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Ber-nard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org in memory of Robert Smith. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernard-memorial.com.

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Volunteers needed at Parish Zones/Parks Kiwanis Key Club Easter egg hunt preparation

St. Bernard Transit Surpasses8,000 Passenger Mark in March

Chalmette High School Basketball Team recognized for their achievements

St. Bernard Parish Recreation Department is divided into four zones, Carolyn Park, Versailles, Borgnemouth and Kenilworth. Representa-tives from the Zones attended a Council Meeting to give an update to the Council. They thanked President McInnis and the Council for their support and requested the Council to spread the word throughout their districts about the need for volunteers.

For more information on the Zones or to volunteer contact the Rec-reation Department at (504) 278-4295.

The Chalmette High School Key Club recently held an interclub with Joe Davies K Kids. Together they filled over 500 plastic eggs with candy for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Friday, April 14, 2017 at Chalmette High School for 11:00 a.m.

St. Bernard Transit reached a milestone having transported 8,320 passengers in the month of March. The number is the highest monthly ridership in at least three years. St. Bernard Transit Man-ager Michael Bayham attributed the rise in passengers to the new route shift that went into effect on March 1st, going to an hour-ly interval schedule, adding new stops along the route, and the customer service provided by the

department’s staff and bus drivers. “We’ve had more people ride the bus in every month in 2017 and we were hoping to break the 8,000 passenger mark at some point in late March,” said Bayham.

“The increase in ridership also reflects the smooth transition with the route and schedule changes. We were a bit concerned about a possible drop off in the first month when the new times and route went into effect. Instead of a dip in ridership, we had a major jump compared to the previous month and March 2016 numbers,” said Bayham. Parish bus ridership has increased over the previous year. In 2015, St. Bernard Transit served over 78,064 passengers. In 2016, 80,597 people rode the bus, an increase of 3%.

“The parish transit system is an essential service in our community as it helps people get to their doctors’ appointments, school, gro-cery shopping, and place of employment,” said Parish President Guy McInnis. “I’d like to extend my congratulations to all of the employees in the transit department for their hard work and dedication that has resulted in this achievement.” St. Bernard Transit buses run between Poydras and Arabi starting at 6:00 a.m. through 7:51 p.m. on week-days. The regular fare is $1 and there is a reduced fare of .50 cents for seniors, Medicare Card holders, and the disabled.

The bus schedule can be found by logging on to their webpage at www.sbpg.net/transit or you can call the St. Bernard Transit office at (504) 277-1907 for bus times or additional information.

Parish President Guy McInnis and the Council recognized coach-es and members of Chalmette High School’s Basketball Team. Team members and coaches met with the President before being official recognized by the Council.

Team members are Glenshawn Amos, Larry Bentley, Michaund Blaise, Carlton Campbell, Marlon Decoud, Edwin Fernandez, Jaylen Green, Laterrel Hill, Dane Keirsey, Corey Piquet, Jeremiah Sumler, Mitchell Robinson, Alex Siragusa, Hayden Tucker and Josh Williams. Head Coach is Butch Stockton and Assistant Coaches are Al Gauthier, Joe Tolis and John Stogner. Team Manager is Blake Costello and Athletic Director is David Brossette.

Representatives from the four zones and Parish officials wore shirts represent their zone. Photo by William McCartney.

Pictured are: Alison Schroeder, CHS Key Club advisor, My Linh Hoang, Scotty Thorn-ton, Truc Hoang, Olivia Simmons, Haylee Creason, Tyler Sanchez, Charlene Abadie, Kiwanis Sponsor. K Kids members: Jane Spiehler, Tyler Gonzalez, Chloe Ostendorf, Rowan Brannon, Brandon Burroughs, Ella Schroeder, Molly Schroeder. Missing from the photo: Monica Oggs, K Kids advisor and Sara Pena Kiwanis advisor.

Photos by William McCartney.