Cecilia – Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Grant James Calais, 23, who passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at his residence.

Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Fr. Michael Delcambre, pastor of St. Joseph Church, conducted the services. Reading the scriptures for the service were his godmother, Sadie Calais, and Lisa Coats. Gift bearers were his nephew, Gaven Calais, Jhansi Calais and Raylea Huval.

Survivors include his parents, Ronnie Lynn and Tina Huval Calais of Breaux Bridge; his brother, Garrett J. Calais of Lafayette, his nephew, Gaven J. Calais; his grandmother, Yvonne C. Huval of Cecilia; his aunts and uncles, Perry and Sadie Calais of Cecilia, Jun and Julie Calais of Cecilia, Kerney and Dolly Trahan of Baton Rouge, Thomas Begnaud of Cecilia, Doreen L. Hollier of Parks, Lisa and Morris Coats of Thibodaux, Jude and Becky Huval of St. Louis, Mo., Gregg and Susan Huval of Austin, Texas, Tim and Danni Huval of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ben Huval of Breaux Bridge, and numerous loving cousins.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Gabrielle Ophelia Calais; maternal grandfather, Paul “Pyank” Huval; paternal grandparents, Clay and Pearl Pontiff Calais and Ophelia Guidry and Allen Paul Calais Sr.; maternal

great-grandparents, Percy and Felicianna “Snook” Guidry Calais; aunt, Paula C. Begnaud and uncle, Burton J. LeBlanc.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Monday.

Pallbearers were his godfather, Perry Calais, his brother, Garrett Calais, and his uncles, Jude Huval, Gregg Huval and Ben Huval.

Honorary pallbearers were Ian Calais, Tommy Begnaud, Kerney Trahan, Stef LeBlanc, Morris Coats, Tim Huval and Allen Paul Calais Jr.

Grant’s family would like to extend a very special “Thank You” to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana, especially Beverly Rozas, for their care and compassion. Heartfelt thanks to Kari Richardson, Dr. Warren Degatur and Dr. Carlos A. Bruno for their never ending concern and care for Grant. Also, his caretakers, Judy LeGrand, Vorena Boyer, Colleen Taylor and his past caretakers who gave their unconditional love.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

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