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Ida Bouquet Obituary

Bouquet, Ida Mae Ida Mae Bouquet died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at her home in White Castle after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bayou Pigeon and graduated from Plaquemine High School. After marriage she moved to White Castle, where she had resided for 36 years. She dedicated her life to what she valued and cherished most -- her family and friends. The smiles and laughter she shared with all until the end will remind us of her determination, kindness and love and will always be remembered in our hearts. Surviving are her mother, Mable Berthelot of Bayou Pigeon; husband, Gerald "Noonie" Bouquet of White Castle; daughters, Diana Bouquet and Marcia Bouquet, both of White Castle; sisters and brothers, Violet Blanchard of Pierre Part and Joseph Berthelot, James Berthelot, Lucy Berthelot and Allison Blank, all of Bayou Pigeon; many nieces and nephews; and granddogs, Corky, Chloe and Lucky. Visitation was at Ourso Funeral Home in White Castle on Friday, Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Religious service was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle at noon Saturday. The family would like to thank everyone for their support through the years of Ida's battle with this dreadful disease. Memorial donations may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2004.
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December 11, 2004

Gerald, Diana, and Marcia...



Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of such great loss. Please express our sympathy to all the family (from John, Jill, & Janet also). Ida's faith kept her strong through her long battle with her illness. We can't forget that sweet radiant smile..that special Ida smile, with her sweet voice and loving personality. May God Bless all of you with the strength to face this loss, while knowing that Ida is at peace now in Our Lord's arms. God Bless all of you.

Nicky & Charmelle Guercio

December 10, 2004

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I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Ida was a wonderful lady. She loved you all dearly. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Sanchez Bourgoyne

December 10, 2004

A great loss to all who knew her.Ida was one of the finest people I have had the priviledge and pleasure of knowing and calling friend.Our loss is heavens gain with another shining angel.My love sympathy, and prayers to Gerald, Dy and Marica and the rest of her family.

carol hoyt

December 10, 2004

NOONIE, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE GIRLS. CALL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. BETTY

BETTY GANTT

December 10, 2004

noonie sorry to hear of this my prayers are with ida mae

david wayne haydell,sr

December 10, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time. Ida Mae was a very sweet person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Marilyn (Temple) Hines

December 10, 2004

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