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Charles Moran Obituary

Charles Ray Moran, Sr. 82, passed away 8:10am on Saturday April 27, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA. Ray was a resident of St. Amant and a native of Gonzales. Charles was a retired Carpenter and a local musician for many years. Visitation will be at Ascension Funeral Home 428 West New River Rd. Gonzales, LA on Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 8:00am until funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales. Ray is survived by his significant other Helen Parent; daughters Linda Moran Bourque and husband Thomas, Sr. and Janice Moran Murphy; son Charles Moran, Jr. and wife Cathy Johnson Moran; brother Sylvester Moran; grandchildren Lisa Bercegeay, Debra Melancon, Paul Moran, Brandon Eubanks, Thomas Bourque, Jr., Tony Bourque, Travis Bourque and Brittani Murphy and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Martin Paul Moran, mother Aglae Bercegeay Moran and sister Theresa Moran Roddy. Pallbearers will be Thomas Bourque, Jr., Tony Bourque, Travis Bourque, Paul Moran, Brandon Eubanks, Brittany Murphy and Debra Melancon. Honorary pallbearer will be Lisa Bercegeay. Please visit www.ascensionfuneral.com to leave memories for the family.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2013.
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May you find strength in knowing he is in a better place, with our loved ones who have passed before us, playing his music and without pain or suffering. With our deepest sympathy

Robin & Michael Fontenot

May 1, 2013

May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time.

Kenny & Angie Andrews

April 30, 2013

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if you are in need of anything. Love to you.

Laura Jones

April 30, 2013

Prayers for the family in time of this great loss...May the Lord comfort each of you..

Vezina Dave/Linda

April 30, 2013

My prayers to you and the family for your great loss.God Bless

Charlie Templet

April 29, 2013

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