Obituaries

Ernest D. Friedman III

Cecilia – A Funeral Service was held on Sept. 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Ernest Dadied Friedman III, 65, on Aug. 31, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, Joycelyn Friedman; brother, Tucker J. Friedman; sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Shelly) Benoit, Mrs. Davis (Myra) Tuttle and Mrs. Terry (Melinda) Guidry.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

Stephen J. Menard Sr.

Breaux Bridge – Funeral Services are pending for Stephen J. Menard Sr. “Poncho”, 70, who died on Sept. 1, 2021.

He is survived by his sons, Steven Jr. and Kareem R. Menard I; daughter, Mrs. Dwayne (Rashawna) Hawkins (Dwayne); brother, Gerald Menard; sister, Linda Smith; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Menard.

Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul D. Kainer

Breaux Bridge – Funeral Services were held on Sept. 3 at Pellerin Funeral Home for Paul David Kainer, 51, who died on Aug. 31, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, Frances Yongue Kellner; his father, Edward L. Kainer; and his twin brother, James B. Kainer

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Tina M. Dauphine

Breaux Bridge – A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Tina Marie Dauphine, 56, who died on Aug. 30, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Dauphine; son, John Dauphine; daughter, Mrs. Justin (Danielle) McManus; and  four grandchildren.

MaeBelle James

St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 10 at Notre Dame Catholic Church for MaeBelle James, 85, who died on Sept. 3, 2021.

She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Dormas (Paulette) Solomon, Mrs. Finley (Elaine) Williams and Bernadine Trahan; son, Paulmer James Jr.; sisters, Florence Vitto and Lena  Francois; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paulmer James Sr.

Pellerin Funeral Home  is in charge of arrangements.

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