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Patricia Bonaventure Obituary

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, Pat Bonaventure died on Friday, July 11, 2014, at Fidelis House. She was 74. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East chapel, 11000 Florida Blvd. on Sunday, July 13, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. and resumes on Monday, July 14, from 9 a.m until religious services at 10 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Trey Nelson. Entombment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pat is survived by her husband of 52 years, Michael J. Bonaventure; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dara and Paul Kyle and Darci and Paul Furlow; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Shelley Bonaventure; two brothers, Jerry and Robert Adams; and seven grandchildren, Caroline, Harrison, Catherine, Preston, Reagan, Kinley and Kohen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry T. and Lucille Gabriel Adams. Pat was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends, traveling and watching movies. Pat's family offers special thanks to the entire staff of Fidelis House for their wonderful care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of the Captial Area. Please visit the online guest book at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 11 to Jul. 16, 2014.
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SHE must have been an awesome lady, i am very sad for you and keep remembering that she is walking in heaven with Jesus

vicki melancon

July 14, 2014

Please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. (2 Corinithians 1:3,4)

July 14, 2014

Bobby and Hilda are sending you our prayers on this sad day. Remember all the good times and she will live on in your heart forever.

Bobby & Hilda Sheets

July 13, 2014

So sorry for you loss and mine. Although we were not able to be closer as cousins I will miss Patsy. Growing up we were closer.

David Kirtley

July 13, 2014

Praying for you and your family.

Mike and Marisa Allbritton

July 13, 2014

mike and family, Becky and I send our sincerest sympathy and condolences on your loss.

warren gottsegen

July 13, 2014

Dickie and I send our condolences to Pat's family and friends. We are so saddened to hear of her passing. We loved her dearly as she was a wonderful neighbor and friend! Our prayers are with you !
Ree and Dickie Waller

Dickie and Ree Waller

July 12, 2014

Uncle Mike, Todd, Dara, and Darci my family feels your pain. It has only been two weeks since we lost MaMa. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She is in a better place now. We love ya'll. Vicki, Keith, Chuck, Barry, and Gerald.

July 12, 2014

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