Kelsey Hymel Obituary

Kelsey P. Hymel was born in St. James, LA on December 4, 1931 and passed away at home in Vacherie, LA on January 7, 2013 at 6:40 a.m. He was the loving husband of Augustine "Teen" Marse Hymel for 57 years. He is survived by his children: Geralyn H. Becnel (Husband Bryon), Connie H. Morvant (husband Benton); Grandchildren: Heidi B. Martinez (husband Robby), Shawn Becnel (fiancee) Nicole Poche), and Robert Morvant; Great-granddaughter Allie Martinez, and sisters-in-law, Claire Gauthreaux, Janice Hymel, and Doon Marse. He is also survived by his brothers: Eddie J. Hymel (wife Grace), and Herman J. Hymel; sisters: Audrey H. Becnel (husband Jimmie), Carlyn H. Kliebert (husband A.J.), Sylvia H. Bourgeois (husband Lionel), Janet H. Ponson (husband Carroll) and Jane H. Rivere. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules and Lucella Loup Hymel, and a brother, Warren P. Hymel. He was a member of KC Council 1514, a Korean War Veteran, and a retiree from Monsanto after 30 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to The National Shrine of Blessed Francis Seelos, 919 Josephine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 or St. Joseph Hospice, Bayou Region, 103 Ridgefield Rd., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Peace Church, Vacherie, LA on Thursday, January 10, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum in the Church Cemetery. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA 70071 is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2013.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Phyllis Gros Charles

January 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andy Kliebert

January 15, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Love Mary Becnel Vaughn

January 10, 2013

Aunt Teen and family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You have my deepest sympathy.

Beatrice and Leon Williams

January 10, 2013

Teen and Family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Just found out he was sick last week. So sorry for his passing, but God has a plan and the coming months are the hardest for you and family.
God bless Kelsey and you and all your family

Deany Gravois

January 9, 2013

MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU DURING THIS TIME.

Judy & Wayne Waguespack

January 9, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the Hymel family.He will surely be missed. Love, Wayne, Judy and sons

January 9, 2013

Our sympathy to the Hymel family and to Audrey and Jimmy on the loss of Kelsey our prayers are with you all.

Annette and Marion Perret

January 9, 2013

Our sincere sympathies to Augustine and her daughters and to all my first cousins, Kelsey's siblings. Kelsey was a wonderful person in all aspects of his life, much blessed by God. We will remember him in our prayers and make a donation to Hospice in his memory. Sincerely, Steve and Judy Hotard

STEPHEN HOTARD

January 9, 2013

Cousin Teen and family sorry for your loss. KEEP THE MEMORIES CLOSE TO YOUR HEARTS FOREVER!

Rose Rougee

January 8, 2013

I am truly sadden about Kelsey. Tammy and I would like to express our sincere condolences to the Hymel family. I have always enjoyed being a friend of Kelsey. Rest in Peace my friend. Tammy and I has the Hymel family in our prayers.

Wendell Falgoust

January 8, 2013

Ms Teen and family, you have my sympathy on the loss of Mr Kelsey, he was a good person and will be missed by many.

Gayle Cortez

January 8, 2013

Rest in Peace Pop. U will be missed by all. You were truly a great man.

Kirby Gravois

January 8, 2013

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