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Alfrances Martin Obituary

Alfrances "Dada" Pitre Martin, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Lincoln Martin Sr.; children, Lincoln J. Martin Jr. (Evelyn), Cornel Martin Sr. (Cynthia), Debra Martin (companion, Billy Plaisance) and Hope Adams (Michael); sister, Norma Pitre Lafont; grandchildren, Tiffany Hymel, Ross Martin, Samantha Martin, Revee Dufrene, Cornel Martin Jr., Graham Martin, and Duncan Martin; great-grandchildren, Kerington, Kaylee, Colston, Stella and baby Dufrene; and sister-in-law, Lucille Gillenwater.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Pitre Sr. and Mercess Felarise Pitre; brothers, Leedwood Pitre, Roland Pitre Sr. and Thomas Pitre Jr.; and sister, Amay Pitre St. Pierre.
Alfrances was a member of the Ladies of LaSalette and the KC Auxiliary. She was also a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Houma Today from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2014.

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October 16, 2014

Sorry for your great loss. May God have her in his everlasting Glory and may He give you all peace and understanding.
Love, Maria and Juan

Glenda, Joel and Jeremy Olmo

October 16, 2014

The loss is unbearable, but the memories are beautiful. I share your pain and sorrow. May her lovely soul rest blissfully in the gardens of heaven.

October 16, 2014

Dear Martins' Family, My condolences. My heart and my prayers are with all of you. God Bless and give you the strengthen you need during this difficult time.
Love, Gloria E Londono and Family

Mike Riley

October 16, 2014

Lincoln & Cornel. Sorry for your loss. I know you loved her very much.

Beverly Melancon

October 15, 2014

Debra I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May your memories help get you and your family thru this difficult time.

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