Search by Name

Search by Name

Aline Marie Dugas Ellis

1922 - 2019

Aline Marie Dugas Ellis obituary, 1922-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1922

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory East

11000 Florida Boulevard

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Aline Ellis Obituary

Leaving a strong legacy of her family and its' rich Acadian ancestry, Aline passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Aline, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, was born May 5, 1922 in Brusly-McCall, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Adam and Philomene Dugas. A graduate of Denham Springs High School and a loyal employee of City National Bank. She was married 58 years to Richard Eugene Ellis on November 12, 1960. Though not blessed with children of her own, she "adopted" the nieces and nephews of her siblings like her own and readily shared their lives. She is survived by her nieces Margo Raiford Murphy, Lynn Tolusso Laurence, Charlotte Tolusso Townsend, Mary Tolusso Favalora, Claudette Dugas Bruner, and Sheilah Dugas Coates. Preceded in death by her parents Adam and Philomene Dugas, sisters Anne Dugas Tolusso and Mildred Raiford Garrison, and brothers Melvin and Claude Dugas. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst East at 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA from 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Visitation 9:00 -10 am Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, before Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Final Interment will follow at Green Oaks Memorial Graveyard at 9607 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers: Charles E. Wyble, Jr., Dylan Walker, Dalton Walker, Bradley Townsend, Gary Coates, Jr., and Joshua Bruner. Special thanks to Fr. Cleo Milano, Dr. Hector Mena, Dr. Harold Helmke, Staff of St. Joseph Hospice and St. Claire Manor. Her family would also like to express their love and appreciation to Margo and Courtney Murphy for their commitment to her care, Grand-niece Penny Wyble Mileski's guiding medical help, her ever-faithful Eucharistic Minister Sheryl Womack and Caregivers Brenda Bates, Evelyn Lands, and Shirley Barnes. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from May 11 to May 15, 2019.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Aline Ellis

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief (Mat 5:4)

May 13, 2019

Your family was truly blessed to have shared so many years and memories with your beloved aunt. May God provide the needed comfort and support during your time of mourning.

May 11, 2019

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Aline Ellis's name

Memorial Events
for Aline Ellis

May

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory East

11000 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

May

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

445 Marquette Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA

May

15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

445 Marquette Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory East

11000 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

How to support Aline's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Aline Ellis's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more