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John Dufour Obituary
Services for John Maunsel Dufour will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011, at the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with Father Chad Partain officiating. Entombment will be at Alexandria Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Woodworth, Louisiana under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. There will be a Christian Wake Service, with Father Bruce Miller officiating, at the funeral home Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Dufour, 61, of Alexandria, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011, at his residence.
He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was a Eucharist Minister. Mr. Dufour graduated in 1969 from Bolton High School, Alexandria and worked at Mid-State Supply for 15 years and at Ray Reich Trucking for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Blume and Joyce Cross Dufour.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Casey Dufour; sons, Phillip Mark Dufour of Alexandria, Brad Michael Dufour & wife Leigh Marie of Plano, Texas; brothers, Harrell V. Dufour of Alexandria, Gary L. Dufour and wife Becky Bryant Dufour of Alexandria.
Pallbearers will be Gary Dufour, Harrell Dufour, Kevin Switzer, Keith Switzer, Richard Dufour, and Delbert "Corky" Hacker.
Memorials may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA 71302 or Boy Scouts of America - Louisiana Purchase Council 2405 Oliver Road, Monroe, LA 71201.
To extend online condolences to the Dufour family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patty Eskew
June 16, 2011
Carolyn,
So sorry to hear the news of your loss. I remember Maunsel & his brothers as being so full of life. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers
Dee Dee Bass
June 9, 2011
Oh Mrs. Carolyn, I am so so sorry I did not make it to the wake or funeral for Maunsel. I did not know until last night of his passing! Maunsel and I shared an office for right at 6 years. We laughed, faught :-) and even cried a time or two together. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now but I do want you to know that I have always adored you Mrs. Carolyn and if you need anything please don't hesitate to give me a call. I am still working for Chuck and Tee Ray. Please understand had I known I would have been there! Phillip and Brad I don't know if you remember me or not but I will tell you both that Maunsel was always proud of you and he loved you very much. His family was his everything! May you all have a blessed day and I pray that God puts his hands of comfort on you during this time of griet. With much love, Dee Dee Bass
Tom Palko
June 3, 2011
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Pam Reich
June 2, 2011
Carolyn and boys I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Maunsel always brought a smile to your face..May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and provide you peace in the days to come. The angels have a new friend Mr. Maunsel.. Pam Reich (Lecompte)
June 2, 2011
Carolyn, I was so sorry to hear of Maunsel's passing. Though it has been many years since Fred died, I know exactly how you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry that I am not in Alexandria to visit with you ...Nanette Wolff Harms (Baton Rouge, LA)
Catherine Williams- Hall
June 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Marvin McDonald
June 1, 2011
Carolyn,
So very shocked and saddened to learn of Maunsel's death. Having known you both from childhood, you at Church and school, Maunsel along with Gary and Harrell and Mr. Dufour participating in Civitan baseball, both of you at Brasher elementary where our kids attended school together, I know you will miss him dearly, as will each of us, his friends. May the memories of your life and times together serve to give you solace as we pray for God to comfort you during your time of sorrow.
In deepest sympathy,
Marvin McDonald
ALICE GORUM
May 31, 2011
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY CAROLYN AND FAMILY. ALWAYS ENJOYED HIM COMING IN-HE WOULD ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Lena Mouille
May 31, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss,Ms. Carolyn,Phillip, and Brad, You have been dear friends of mine for several years. We have been through alot together. Maunsel was a very loving caring person and I will miss him dearly.
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