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Kathryn Loflin Obituary
A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. The Rosary will be prayed at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Derise will officiate.
She is survived by her children, Mary Walker and husband, Dana, of Carrollton, Texas, Michael Loflin and wife, Mary Jane, of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and Susan Sanchez and husband, Steve, of San Antonio, Texas; siblings, Lawrence Bourgeois and wife, Martha, of Boerne, Texas, Valry Bourgeois and wife, Alice, of Boutte, William Bourgeois and wife, Millie, of Houma, Martha LeBlanc and husband, Don, of Houma, Robert Bourgeois and wife, Cindy, of Schriever, and Eddie Bourgeois and wife, Xiamara, of River Ridge; and seven grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George William Loflin.
Kathryn was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Thibodaux to Lawrence Sydney Bourgeois Sr. and Alice Webre Bourgeois. She was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church choir, and was very active in many other areas throughout her church. A graduate of Nichols State University, she was also a volunteer for Hospice of Acadiana, and the Brown Bag in Lydia. She enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining, and gardening, but most of all family gatherings.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.
Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Loflin
Jason Mayeux
December 28, 2014
Susan,
I don't know if you remember me. I used to live in your mom's neighborhood a long time ago. After I moved out of the neighborhood and into my own place, whenever I would visit my dad and also walk around the neighborhood for fresh air and exercise, I would see your mom outside tending to and working in her garden. I would make it a point to stop and talk with your mom. Miss Kathryn was such a wonderful listener and she would give me such great advice. We're all going to miss her. Susan, you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. My heartfelt condolences.
October 18, 2014
Dear Michael, Mary, and Susan,
I am so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was a beautiful woman and an outstanding mother. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to know her. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace.
God bless all of you,
--Caroline Avakoff Hood
October 11, 2014
Dear "Brother", Val, Billy, Martha, Robert, Eddie, Mary, Michael, and Susan. I still cannot believe that my oldest and dearest friend since 1946 (68 years) is gone and has left me behind. Even though I saw for myself, I am still having trouble realizing that we will not be able to call each other and giggle and laugh at so many things. And then we had our serious conversations. It was wonderful seeing my "Schriever family" at the funeral but sad that it was under those circumstances. Please keep me in your gatherings every now and then. Much love to all. Carol Jean
Michael Walker
October 6, 2014
An Excerpt from –“Mothers Are Heaven's Scent”
The Daylily gets its name from the fact that although the plants themselves bloom for weeks, each blossom lasts only one day. We are reminded of the Mother who lives each day to the fullest as if it were her last as a precious gift from God. She finds joy and creates beauty in the present moment rather than regretting the past or fearing what the future may bring. She says with the Psalmist...
This is the day
which the Lord has
made. I will rejoice
and be glad in it.
My prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Michael Walker & Family !
Thor Bruno
October 5, 2014
My prayers go out to the Loflin family in this time of great loss.
Leonel and Maria Orellana
October 4, 2014
To the Bourgeois family , we are sending a heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. We are sorry we could not be present for the funeral.
Mike and Ivin Williamson
October 4, 2014
We want to express our most deepest sympathy to Ed and the Bourgeois family for the loss of Kathryn . We will surely miss her. She was always very warm and loving. .
October 4, 2014
I remember her beautiful singing voice
and our days in Schriever
Judie Guidroz
Lafayete
Regina Bagwell
October 4, 2014
Mary,
My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayers are with you all may GOD walk beside you as we know he is with your mom.
Ralph/Jane Kelly
October 3, 2014
TO THE LOFLIN FAMILY
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Mary, Susan, Michael and all their family friends and relatives at this time of bereavement. Our short time in knowing Katherine gave Jane and I a deep sense of a caring, loving mother. Now that we have her son as part of our family we will always treasure one of her finest gifts. As well, her grandchildren and ours will always be a constant reminder of Katherine and her beautiful family legacy. To all the Loflins from the Kellys our deepest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts of how blessed we feel to have met Katherine and her family, will be with all of us in this time. God bless all of you. Ralph, Jane, and the Kelly family.
Fay and Tim Broussard
October 3, 2014
To the family we would like to express our sorrow for your loss. We lived across the street from your parents for many years. They were so kind/friendly to know. For hurricane Andrew they brought us coffee every morning while our power was off. Your mom sang at my mother's funeral. May God bless you with the memories.
Fay and Tim Broussard
JIM&ELLA KELLUM
October 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Blanchard Biggs
October 2, 2014
I am so stunned to hear of Kathryn's passing. We were classmates and graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1958. She and Carol Jean were always together and I was pleased to see both of them for our last reunion. I considered her a very good friend and she will be very much missed.
October 2, 2014
Mary and Family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful mother. We are praying for you and believe God will comfort you.
Camille, Lauren and Brandon
October 2, 2014
Susan,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and that you have my deepest condolences.
Take care,
LuLu
October 2, 2014
Susan,
I wanted to wish you and your family my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.
Hope
Dave Cerden
October 2, 2014
Susan,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I hope the love and prayers of family and friends sustains you during this time. Please know that you and yours remain in my family's prayers
Anne Holder
October 2, 2014
Susan,
please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I wish you the fondest memories of your mother, and peace in her passing.
Jeffrey Terrell
October 2, 2014
Susan,
I want to express my deepest condolences to you and your family. Be reminded that I have you in my prayers.
October 1, 2014
My deepest prayers are with the family. Kathryn who was the first of our generation of the Bourgeois family was someone I looked up to. She will be remembered always.
Bunny Bourgeois Ward
New Orleans, La
Ellen Moreau
September 30, 2014
Mary, Michael and Susan....my prayers tonight will be devoted to your family. Your mom was so sweet and special. So many fun memories growing up in the neighborhood. She certainly will be missed. Ellen Moreau
Fr Gregory Cormier
September 30, 2014
I have known Kathryn for over 31 years! I have been inspired by her great faith,and her love for others. She was so full of love. I rarely remember her getting angry. But, even when she did get upset I always found her to be level headed.She was always supportive and encouraging to me. She told me recently that if God was calling her home she was not afraid. She told me she was ready. When I was called to pray I told the person who called me she was going home! She is home! In her I always can say I met Jesus! She indeed for many was the only Bible some people read, the only catechism some ever studied, the only mass they ever attended, the only eucharist they ever received, and the only Jesus they ever knew! She is praying for us all. The greatest tribute anyone can pay to her is to live out their faith to the fullest! The life she lived spoke powerfully the Lord she loved. She went home on the Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Rapheal. She now sings with all the host of heaven!
September 30, 2014
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KATHRYN'S DEATH.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
I HAVE BEEN A FRIEND OF KATHRYN SINCE 1950.
EVERY WEEK-END IN THE 50'S ME, CAROL JEAN AND KATHRYN ALWAYS DID SOMETHING.
WE GRADUATED TOGETHER AT TERREBONNE IN 1958.
MY HEART IS POUNDING ABOUT KATHRYN. I CAN
NOT BELIEVE THIS.
GOD BLESS ALL THE BOURGEOIS FAMILY AND LOFLIN FAMILIES.
LOVE,
GWEN ANTILL LEBLANC
SCHRIEVER, LA.
Catherine Daigle/Giroir
September 30, 2014
We have lost a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May she RIP.
Barbie Weyel
September 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy and prayers for your family….
September 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Kathryn's death and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with her briefly on the phone a few weeks ago while at Carol Jean's. I still remember growing up with the Bourgeois family, especially Christmas. They were our family as we had none in Louisiana.
Please accept my condolences to all of the Bourgeois and Loflin families.
Phyllis Brown Brou
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