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for Rusty Barras
Gene Labit
June 26, 2012
Rest in Peace my friend and may God bless and hold your family close to Himself and together.
June 26, 2012
PLEASE ACCEPT MY PRAYERS FOR SUCH A YOUNG FATHER AND GRANDFATHER, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET. READING THE GUESTBOOK , I NOTICED CONDOLENCES SENT BY MR. GREG DOUGLAS REFERRING TO THE PARENTS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MY NAME IS MARGARET LOUISE YASICH. I AM THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOHN NAPOLEAN YASICH, BORN ON APRIL 26, 1900. HIS SISTERS, KATIE AND LOUISE YASICH AND HALF SISTER ELLA BOWERS WERE BORN IN EMPIRE, LA. DADDY'S MOTHER WAS FIRST MARRIED TO DAVEY BOWERS. HE WAS KICKED TO DEATH BY A HORSE, LEAVING HER A WIDOW WITH A YOUNG CHILD, ELLA BOWERS. SHE MARRIED A WIDOWER FROM THE COAST OF DALMATIA. HE HAD LOST HIS WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN IN THE HURRICANE OF (1885?). HIS LAST NAME WAS YASICH ( I WAS TOLD THAT THE SPELLING OF HIS LAST NAME HAD BEEN CHANGED WHEN HE CAME TO AMERICA). HE AND MY GRANDMOTHER HAD 3 CHILDREN, KATIE. LOUISE AND MY DADDY JOHN. I WAS BORN WHEN DADDY WAS 48 YEARS OLD. HE DESIGNED AND BUILT DREDGES. HE ALSO DID THE BIDDING FOR JOBS FOR HIS DREDGES IN THE UNITED STATES, CENTRAL AMERICA,CANADA THAT I KNOW OF. I GREW UP IN CALIFORNIA AND VISITED HIS RELATIVES IN EMPIRE. I LOVE LOUISIANA AND NOW LIVE IN MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA. MY ADDRESS IS 608 PINE STREET, MADISONVILLE, LA. 70447. MY PHONE NUMBERS ARE 1-760-877-1001 OR 1-760-877-1002. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS : [email protected]. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW IF RUSTY'S LATE MOTHER IS A RELATION OF MINE. AGAIN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY I LOOKED AT HIS DEATH NOTICE AND READ THE GUEST BOOK. I WAS THROWING AWAY LAST WEEKS T.P. AND FOR SOME REASON I READ IT. IT WAS THE ONLY ONE I READ. HOPE TO HEAR FROM ONE OF YOUR FAMILY OR MR. GREG. I KNOW THAT THIS MUST SEEM TO BE AN ODD COINCIDENCE - I TRULY HOPE NOT! MARGARET LOUISE YASICH
Cherie Barras
June 24, 2012
Being the first born in our family, I've always felt a responsibility and concern for my younger siblings, Rusty and Lisa. Those feelings may well have been instilled in me by my mother when she asked a then two-and-a-half year old me to name my new baby brother. “Make Room for Daddy” was my favorite sitcom at the time. The middle child in the sitcom's family was a boy named Rusty. To a toddler, I guess that was reason enough to name her new brother Rusty.
Rusty confirmed that my concern was legitimate from the very beginning. As a young child, he certainly gave one reason to be concerned. Whether it was being bit in the face by a Doberman, impaling his foot on the tines of a heavy rake, or emptying the powder from several packs of fire crackers into a pile and putting a lit match to it to see what would happen, Rusty seemed to have a propensity for mayhem. His fire cracker experiment, and resulting explosion, almost burned down our carport and put a pretty big scare into the neighbors.
As he got older, Rusty's “curiosity” calmed a bit. He remained a hard-headed individual, determined to do things his way and only his way. He would never conform to a 9-to-5 job. Instead, he followed our daddy's dream. Rusty became a commercial fisherman, even though that is one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs there is. Boats breaking, sinking, nets being caught in under-water debris, hurricanes, whims of nature, are a constant threat to fishermen. Even with the known problems, nothing would deter Rusty from fishing. I wonder if he was so determined to fish because he was honoring our daddy. Regardless of his reason, he had a passion for his profession.
Rusty, however, had a much larger passion. His love for his family trumped his love of fishing. I know how much he loved and worried about Lisa and me. As children, Lisa and Rusty were best buddies. He would have done anything in the world for our niece, Melody. Melody was always telling me that she saw Uncle Rusty every day and how much she loved and worried about him. Our great-niece, Mae, was a constant source of amazement and delight to him. Initially, Cadence, our younger great-niece, didn't particularly care for Rusty or me. Two weeks ago, at his house, Rusty told me that Cadence finally liked him; called him by his name and that she had stopped giving him “the mad eyebrow” look.
If Rusty committed the sin of pride, it was because he was immensely proud of his two sons. He told me so many times how happy he was with the type of men they have become. He said it made his life complete knowing that they had grown into successful, good men. What made him happiest, though, is that his sons are such good friends to one another.
To see a look of pure joy and love on Rusty's face, you only had to say one word to him. Gavin. Rusty thought his grandson hung the moon and was the most perfect person ever born. He loved that little boy and would play with him for hours, doing anything Gavin asked, no matter how silly.
When it came to love, Lillian defined that word for Rusty. From the day they got together, Lillian became Rusty's life-line. He needed her in his life and depended upon her for just about everything. He would have been lost without her. She took care of him and he took care of her. They truly loved one another. As cliché as it might sound, they were soul mates.
Until 7 years ago, Lillian shared Rusty's love with another lady. Lillian knew about this other lady and even encouraged Rusty's love for her. That “other woman” was our mother. Within seconds of Rusty taking his least breath, Lisa said, “I know one lady who is very happy today.” That might sound like an odd thing to say, but all of us in the hospital room instinctively knew that Lisa meant our mama was happy to be reunited with her baby boy.
At first, knowing that Rusty would die on Father's Day seemed especially sad. However, during Rusty's last moments, someone, I think it was Lisa, said that Rusty was going to be with his daddy again for Father's Day. That made us smile. Lillian then said that he was going to be with both of his fathers – his daddy and our Heavenly Father. What more appropriate day, then, for Rusty to leave us.
I said earlier that Rusty was proud of his sons. Today, my pride in them may surpass Rusty's. From the time Rusty became seriously ill so quickly, his sons took control. It was amazing to watch them take care of their dad and their mom. I am overwhelmed with the love and respect they had for their dad.
To Keisha, Justin's wife - I realize we owe you our thanks and apologies. We took advantage of your knowledge and badgered you for two days. I hope you know how invaluable you were to us. Having you there helped everyone to feel more comfortable and to better understand what the doctors were telling us.
Lillian, Rusty, Justin, and Keisha: Thank you for allowing Rusty to die with the dignity and respect he deserved. Thank you also for allowing Lisa, Melody, Eryk, Robbie, and me to be with him at the time of his death.
To my little brother: You have no more trouble, no more worrying, and most importantly, you have no more pain. You left us so many years too soon, but we are eternally happy to have had you in our lives. You leave us with our memories and never-ending love. We promise you that Gavin will know that his Paw-Paw was a wonderful, generous person, loved and appreciated by all.
God bless you. We all know that mama has the biggest smile of all, watching you and daddy co-captain your heavenly boat.
LICIA BATTISTELLA
June 23, 2012
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO RUSTY'S FAMILY
Yvette Berry
June 23, 2012
Lil and Family,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May Peace, Prayers and Blessings of the Lord be with you.
June 22, 2012
Lisa, Lillian & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I can remember growing up and always being at Lisa's house and Rusty was a great brother to Lisa, he was a wonderful, kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The memories of Rusty will live forever in your hearts.
Donna & Tom Willette
Debbie & Jessica Jaycox
Chris & Michelle Cutitto
June 22, 2012
Cherie, Lisa, and Lillian,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeannette McCurnin
June 22, 2012
Lillian:
Please accept my sincere condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Nadine Michelle
June 21, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry Johnson
June 21, 2012
Cherie, please know I was so sorry to hear and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Helen & Kirby Bonnette
June 21, 2012
Our deepest & sincere sympathy go out to Rusty's family. We were so sad to hear that he had passed away. You are in our hearts & prayers at this very difficult time.
Carol Ripoll
June 21, 2012
Dear Lillian, I was very sad when I heard about your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy for you and your family.
June 21, 2012
Lil: I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Betty Giandelone
June 21, 2012
Dear Lilian, Cherie, Lisa, and the Barras Family,
You have our deepesr sympathy on the passing of Rusty. He will be in our prayers, along with the rest of the Family.
I think about your Father Mr. Sohall, and your Mother Mrs. Doris often. May God bring your Family peace in your diffulcult time. Once again you have my deepest sympathy.
Greg Douglas
Linda Morgan Lewis
June 20, 2012
Dear Lillian, Cherie, Lisa and Barras Family,
You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Rusty. May the Lord comfort your whole family with his grace and mercy.
Blessings from the Lewis, Morgan, and Zarders Family.
Pat & Josie Farley
June 20, 2012
Lillian, Rusty Jr., Justin, Lisa, and Cherie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.
Jerri Reeves
June 20, 2012
Cherie, Lisa, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know this is a very difficult time for you; know that you are in God's arms and He will comfort you.
Judy Welcker
June 20, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Martin
June 20, 2012
Cherie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May you find strength in your faith and comfort in your cherished memories.
With Deepest Sympathy,
June 20, 2012
Lillian, Cherie, Lisa & Family,
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Tommy & Susie Porte
Diane Speaks
June 20, 2012
Condolences to you and your family Cherie.
Beryl Harris
June 20, 2012
Lillian and family,
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you strength, love, and comfort.
Robin Domino
June 20, 2012
To My Barras Friends,
I am so sorry of your loss. From what I know, he was a good Father and Friend. Know that you are loved and that I am here if you need anything.
Lorie Greer (x-Zito)
June 20, 2012
YeeYee, so deeply saddened by your huge loss. I pray for your family's pain to subside. God Bless all of you!
Honey Durel
June 19, 2012
Lil, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
June 19, 2012
Lillian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all!
Nelly Cueva-Serna & Alejandro Serna
Maria Mayeux
June 19, 2012
Lillian, May God's love surround you with the comfort only He can give. I will keep you and your sons in my prayers during this difficult time.
Marie Blanchard
June 19, 2012
Lillian, Lisa, Cherie & family,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this time of sorrow. God Bless!
Betty Burgess
June 19, 2012
Lil, I know it's been quite a while since we have spoken or seen each other but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. May you feel God's love and strength at this time.
Frank and Marianna LaNasa Baiamonte
June 19, 2012
Cherie & Lisa, we are so sorry for your loss. We can remember Rusty running around the neighborhood, in his younger days, and he was just so cute!! Your family is in our prayers.
Yorri
June 19, 2012
Lil,
I am truly sorry for your loss and pray God's strength and comfort be with you and your family during this time. Blessings.
June 18, 2012
Cherie. Lisa and Rusty's family,
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my prayers.
Ann Daigrepont(friend of your mother from Jeff. Orleans). God Bless!
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