Etelle Tate
May 19, 1919 - February 4, 2010
MAMOU – It is with great sadness that the family of Etelle Tate, 90, announces his passing on February 4, 2010 at 9:15 am at Savoy Medical Center. A Mass of Christian burial will be Celebrated on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou. Rite of Committal will follow in the Reed Cemetery in L’anse Meg.
Mr. Tate, a resident of Mamou, was a retired vegetable farmer. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 73 years, Celestine Fontenot Tate of Mamou; one daughter, Dianna Fontenot and husband, Blackie of Mamou; son-in-law, Joe Deshotel of Mamou; eight grandchildren, Christine Venem and husband, Rod, Catherine Soileau and husband, Eric, Danny Deshotel and wife, Roxie, Janie Berzas and husband, Johnny, Jerry Fontenot, Jr., Missy Fontenot and husband, Steve, Jessica Fontenot and husband, Mike, Joshua Fontenot and wife, Dawn; thirteen great- grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert & Emma Tate; one daughter, Tarrel Tate Deshotel; and one brother, Leroy Tate.
Family request that visiting hours be observed Friday, February 05, 2010 from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm, and again on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 8:00 am until time of services. A rosary will be recited Friday evening at 6:30 pm.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou is in charge of arrangements. 337-468-5231.
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