Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ephelia S. Monic, 98, who died Monday, February 23, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.
She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services.
Mrs. Ephelia Marie Simon Trahan Monic left her family after 98 years of love and devotion. She was born an Acadian on November 17, 1916 to the parents of Arthur and Marguerite Simon in the village of Leroy. She lived her life with a strong faith, as a hard worker with many talents. She would hand sew numerous baby dresses, baptismal gowns, and knitted booties. Her talent in gardening was most appreciated when she planted white chrysanthemums to sell to the community for All Souls Day. She also gave her life to her mentally handicapped sister, Emedia whom she cared for many years. Her life was an inspiration to all her family as she lived simply and happily.
She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Trahan of Kaplan and Ernest Ray Trahan and his wife, Brenda of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Julie and her husband, Barry LaFleur of Lafayette, Joey Trahan of Clemmons, NC, and Scott Trahan and his wife, Emily of Maurice; twelve great grandchildren, Paxton Trahan, Ethan Trahan, Paige Trahan, Amiee LaFleur, Andre LaFleur, Beau LaFleur, Carlie Trahan, Taylor Trahan, Bailey Trahan, Hunter Trahan, Gage Trahan, and Remi Trahan; one step-daughter, Delores Monic and her husband, Dr. William Mitchell; and one granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Trahan;
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jules Trahan; her second husband, Lee Monic; her dear friend, Dupry Broussard; her parents; ten siblings, Leonard Simon, Leodise Simon, Ameduise Simon, Exzelda Thibodeaux, Armilise Woods, Eda Meaux, Exina Simon, Emedia Simon, Elina Simon, and Enita Simon; one infant daughter, Mildred Marie; one grandson, James Trahan; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Meaux Trahan.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kaplan Healthcare Center and Hospice Compassus for their assistance and loving care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 8 a.m. until services.
She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services.
Mrs. Ephelia Marie Simon Trahan Monic left her family after 98 years of love and devotion. She was born an Acadian on November 17, 1916 to the parents of Arthur and Marguerite Simon in the village of Leroy. She lived her life with a strong faith, as a hard worker with many talents. She would hand sew numerous baby dresses, baptismal gowns, and knitted booties. Her talent in gardening was most appreciated when she planted white chrysanthemums to sell to the community for All Souls Day. She also gave her life to her mentally handicapped sister, Emedia whom she cared for many years. Her life was an inspiration to all her family as she lived simply and happily.
She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Trahan of Kaplan and Ernest Ray Trahan and his wife, Brenda of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Julie and her husband, Barry LaFleur of Lafayette, Joey Trahan of Clemmons, NC, and Scott Trahan and his wife, Emily of Maurice; twelve great grandchildren, Paxton Trahan, Ethan Trahan, Paige Trahan, Amiee LaFleur, Andre LaFleur, Beau LaFleur, Carlie Trahan, Taylor Trahan, Bailey Trahan, Hunter Trahan, Gage Trahan, and Remi Trahan; one step-daughter, Delores Monic and her husband, Dr. William Mitchell; and one granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Trahan;
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jules Trahan; her second husband, Lee Monic; her dear friend, Dupry Broussard; her parents; ten siblings, Leonard Simon, Leodise Simon, Ameduise Simon, Exzelda Thibodeaux, Armilise Woods, Eda Meaux, Exina Simon, Emedia Simon, Elina Simon, and Enita Simon; one infant daughter, Mildred Marie; one grandson, James Trahan; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Meaux Trahan.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kaplan Healthcare Center and Hospice Compassus for their assistance and loving care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 8 a.m. until services.
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ephelia S. Monic, 98, who died Monday, February 23, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.
She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services.
Mrs. Ephelia Marie Simon Trahan Monic left her family after 98 years of love and devotion. She was born an Acadian on November 17, 1916 to the parents of Arthur and Marguerite Simon in the village of Leroy. She lived her life with a strong faith, as a hard worker with many talents. She would hand sew numerous baby dresses, baptismal gowns, and knitted booties. Her talent in gardening was most appreciated when she planted white chrysanthemums to sell to the community for All Souls Day. She also gave her life to her mentally handicapped sister, Emedia whom she cared for many years. Her life was an inspiration to all her family as she lived simply and happily.
She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Trahan of Kaplan and Ernest Ray Trahan and his wife, Brenda of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Julie and her husband, Barry LaFleur of Lafayette, Joey Trahan of Clemmons, NC, and Scott Trahan and his wife, Emily of Maurice; twelve great grandchildren, Paxton Trahan, Ethan Trahan, Paige Trahan, Amiee LaFleur, Andre LaFleur, Beau LaFleur, Carlie Trahan, Taylor Trahan, Bailey Trahan, Hunter Trahan, Gage Trahan, and Remi Trahan; one step-daughter, Delores Monic and her husband, Dr. William Mitchell; and one granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Trahan;
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jules Trahan; her second husband, Lee Monic; her dear friend, Dupry Broussard; her parents; ten siblings, Leonard Simon, Leodise Simon, Ameduise Simon, Exzelda Thibodeaux, Armilise Woods, Eda Meaux, Exina Simon, Emedia Simon, Elina Simon, and Enita Simon; one infant daughter, Mildred Marie; one grandson, James Trahan; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Meaux Trahan.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kaplan Healthcare Center and Hospice Compassus for their assistance and loving care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 8 a.m. until services.
She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services.
Mrs. Ephelia Marie Simon Trahan Monic left her family after 98 years of love and devotion. She was born an Acadian on November 17, 1916 to the parents of Arthur and Marguerite Simon in the village of Leroy. She lived her life with a strong faith, as a hard worker with many talents. She would hand sew numerous baby dresses, baptismal gowns, and knitted booties. Her talent in gardening was most appreciated when she planted white chrysanthemums to sell to the community for All Souls Day. She also gave her life to her mentally handicapped sister, Emedia whom she cared for many years. Her life was an inspiration to all her family as she lived simply and happily.
She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Trahan of Kaplan and Ernest Ray Trahan and his wife, Brenda of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Julie and her husband, Barry LaFleur of Lafayette, Joey Trahan of Clemmons, NC, and Scott Trahan and his wife, Emily of Maurice; twelve great grandchildren, Paxton Trahan, Ethan Trahan, Paige Trahan, Amiee LaFleur, Andre LaFleur, Beau LaFleur, Carlie Trahan, Taylor Trahan, Bailey Trahan, Hunter Trahan, Gage Trahan, and Remi Trahan; one step-daughter, Delores Monic and her husband, Dr. William Mitchell; and one granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Trahan;
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jules Trahan; her second husband, Lee Monic; her dear friend, Dupry Broussard; her parents; ten siblings, Leonard Simon, Leodise Simon, Ameduise Simon, Exzelda Thibodeaux, Armilise Woods, Eda Meaux, Exina Simon, Emedia Simon, Elina Simon, and Enita Simon; one infant daughter, Mildred Marie; one grandson, James Trahan; and one daughter-in-law, Mary Meaux Trahan.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kaplan Healthcare Center and Hospice Compassus for their assistance and loving care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 8 a.m. until services.
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