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Earl Gabriel Hollier, Jr.

Male 1944 - 2017  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Earl Gabriel Hollier, Jr. was born on 7 Nov 1944 (son of Earl Gabriel Hollier, Sr. and Rose Mae Guidry); died on 19 Jul 2017; was buried in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Earl "Sonny" Hollier
    November 7, 1944 - July 19, 2017
    Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge for Earl "Sonny" Hollier, 72, who passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

    Sonny’s family requests that family and friends gather together for a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 644 Washington Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, following his funeral service.

    Rev. Garrett McIntyre will officiate at the Funeral Mass. The concelebrant will be Deacon Marcel "Butch" Hebert. Readers will be Faith "Nikki" Hollier and Crystal Hollier. Gift bearers will be Elise Hollier and Rhett Hollier.

    Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1 in Breaux Bridge.

    Sonny attended the University of Louisiana (formerly U.S.L.), before transferring to NLU/ULM School of Pharmacy, where he graduated in 1967. He was the owner and operator of Acadiana/Hospital Thrift Pharmacy in Breaux Bridge from 1972-1999.

    An avid outdoorsman and sportsman who enjoyed hunting, camping, and traveling, Sonny was a past member of the Catahoula Hunting and Pelba Hunting Clubs. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Pelican Allegros of Louisiana RV Club, and the Breaux Bridge Quarterback Club. As well as being an avid backer and supporter of UL Ragin’ Cajun Athletics, he was also a member of the Ragin’ Cajun Athletic Foundation.

    Sonny served as a past Grand Knight and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council in Parks, and is a current member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2398 in Breaux Bridge. He was also a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, the Louisiana Pharmacists Association, and the American Pharmacists Association.

    He is survived by his loving wife, Aline Roy Hollier of Breaux Bridge; three sons, Robert Hollier and wife, Faith "Nikki", of Breaux Bridge, LA, Royce Hollier of Woodlands, TX, and Reggie Hollier and wife, Crystal, of Humble, TX; and three grandchildren, Rhett Hollier and Elise Hollier of Woodlands, TX, and Grant Hollier of Humble, TX.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Gabriel Hollier, Sr. and Rose Mae Guidry Hollier; and his brother, Lowell James Hollier.

    The family request that memorial contributions be made in Sonny's memory to the VHL Family Alliance, 1208 VFW Parkway, Suite 303, Boston, MA 02132-4344.

    Buried:
    St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery No. 1

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Earl Gabriel Hollier, Sr. was born on 5 Dec 1919 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA (son of Theard Joseph Hollier and Lorena Ducrest); died on 31 Oct 1992 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1920, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1930, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1941, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 21; Relation to Head of House: Self

    Earl married Rose Mae Guidry. Rose was born on 30 Aug 1919 in Louisiana, USA; died on 23 Jul 2012 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rose Mae Guidry was born on 30 Aug 1919 in Louisiana, USA; died on 23 Jul 2012 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

    Daughter of Marine and Estelle (Blanchard) Guidry.

    Obituary:
    Rose Mae Hollier
    August 30, 1919 - July 23, 2012
    Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, on Friday, July 27, 2012, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Rose Mae Guidry Hollier 92, who passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at Courtyard Manor Nurse Care Center & Assisted Living. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday and continue at 8:00 am until 9:30 am on Friday. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Marcel "Butch" Hebert at 6:00 pm on Thursday. Rev. Donald Pousson will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Gift Bearers will be Faith "Nikki" Hollier, Melissa Hollier, and Crystal Hollier. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1 in Breaux Bridge. Mrs. Hollier was a lifelong parishioner of St. Bernard Catholic Church and an original member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Paul 1434, and was also a member of the Bonin-Thibodeaux V.F.W. Post 4215 in Breaux Bridge. In earlier years she enjoyed horseback riding and fishing. She loved to cook and get together with family and friends to play poker, as well as taking trips to the local casinos. Rose Mae loved life and lived it to the fullest and treasured the many times she could spend with her grandsons and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Earl Gabriel 'Sonny' Hollier Jr., and his wife, Aline, of Breaux Bridge; three grandsons, Robert Hollier and his wife, Faith "Nikki", Royce Hollier and his wife, Melissa, and Reggie Hollier and his wife, Crystal; and two great grandchildren, Rhett Hollier and Elise Hollier. She is preceded in death by her parents Marine and Estelle Blanchard Guidry; her husband, Earl Gabriel Hollier, Sr.; her son, Lowell James Hollier; her sister, Levie Guidry; and her adopted brother, Anthony Blanchard. Pallbearers will be her three grandsons, Robert, Royce, and Reggie Hollier, Willis "Nicky" Guidry Jr., Brian Guidry, and Darwin Guidry. Honorary pallbearers will be Elwood Hollier and Felix "Peco" Castille. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. Pellerin Funeral Home, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337.332.2199), is in charge of arrangements.

    Children:
    1. 1. Earl Gabriel Hollier, Jr. was born on 7 Nov 1944; died on 19 Jul 2017; was buried in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Lowell James Hollier was born on 28 Nov 1951; died on 30 May 1970; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Theard Joseph Hollier was born on 9 Mar 1889 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA (son of Clebert Hubert Hollier and Celestine Melancon); died on 31 May 1963 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1910, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1917, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 28
    • Residence: 1920, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 30; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1930, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 41; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1935, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 51; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1942, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 53

    Theard married Lorena Ducrest on 19 Jan 1911 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA. Lorena was born on 1 Aug 1892 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 7 Mar 1970; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Lorena Ducrest was born on 1 Aug 1892 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 7 Mar 1970; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1920, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1930, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 48; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

    Notes:

    Daughter of Gabriel & Elodie (Erwin) Ducrest.

    Notes:

    Married:
    St. Bernard Catholic Church

    Children:
    1. Louella Hollier was born on 10 Oct 1913 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 23 Dec 1988; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    2. 2. Earl Gabriel Hollier, Sr. was born on 5 Dec 1919 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 31 Oct 1992 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    3. Melrose Marie Hollier was born on 12 Aug 1923 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 24 Jul 2003; was buried in St Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Cecilia, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Clebert Hubert Hollier was born on 20 Mar 1849 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA (son of Edmond Hollier and Melanie Bertrand); died on 6 Oct 1919 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1850, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Ance Charpantier; Age: 2
    • Residence: 1860, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 8
    • Residence: 1880, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 30; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
    • Residence: 1900, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 52; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1910, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 63; Age: 63; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    HOLLIER
    Celestine M.
    Sept. 24, 1852 - June 6, 1918

    Clebert
    Nov. 30, 1846 - Oct. 6, 1919

    Theard
    March 9, 1889 - May 31, 1963

    Lorena D.
    Aug. 1, 1893 - March 7, 1970

    Clebert married Celestine Melancon on 14 Dec 1869 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA. Celestine (daughter of Ervillien Melancon and Caroline Huval) was born on 24 Sep 1853 in St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 6 Jun 1918; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Celestine Melancon was born on 24 Sep 1853 in St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA (daughter of Ervillien Melancon and Caroline Huval); died on 6 Jun 1918; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 25; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1900, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1910, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

    Children:
    1. Jean Detour Hollier was born on 9 Nov 1870 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Melanie Hollier was born on 16 Jul 1872 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died before 1880.
    3. Antour Joseph Hollier was born on 23 Jan 1874 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 3 Jul 1949 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    4. Paul Decourt Hollier was born on 17 Jul 1876 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 25 Apr 1918 in Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
    5. Alva Louis Hollier was born on 16 Apr 1878 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 12 May 1943 in Jennings, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Jennings, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana, USA.
    6. Adam Prudent Hollier was born in Apr 1880 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 16 Mar 1960 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    7. Otta Marie Hollier was born on 30 Mar 1882 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 13 Sep 1970 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    8. Joseph Passato Hollier was born on 10 Mar 1885 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 3 Jun 1942 in Sulphur, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    9. Florent Hollier was born on 6 Feb 1887 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 6 Mar 1959 in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA; was buried in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA.
    10. 4. Theard Joseph Hollier was born on 9 Mar 1889 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 31 May 1963 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    11. Loretta Hollier was born on 23 Aug 1891 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 18 Mar 1986 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    12. John Hollier was born on 24 Feb 1894 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 6 Jan 1960; was buried in St Bernard Cemetery No 1, Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.



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