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Mildred Blanchard Obituary

Mildred T. Torres Blanchard, 96, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2012, at 5:05 a.m. Visitation at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Thibodaux, on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Philomena Cemetery, Labadieville. Survived by her daughter, Myrna Torres Smith; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Z. Torres; brother, Warren Troxclair; sisters, Marie Louise Kocke, Hazel Anderson, Kathleen McMurray and Virgie Morse; grandchildren, Todd Smith, Monica Smith Senner, William Torres, Christopher Torres and Matthew Torres; and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Eldridge Torres; second husband, Harris Blanchard; parents, Fabian and Laurence Haydel Troxclair; son, Dr. William J. Torres; brothers, Claude Troxclair and Joseph Troxclair; sisters, Lucille Troxclair, Leona T. Luguette; and great-granddaughter, Tess Torres. Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home, Inc., Thibodaux.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2012.
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Myrna, It saddened me to learn of your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Karl Schoen

November 22, 2012

Aunt Myrna, Todd, and Monica, So sorry to hear about your loss. I was unable to attend the services, but my prayers are with you and your families at this sad time. Your Cousin, Pamela McMurray Wiltz

November 21, 2012

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