Fritz J. Duhon, Sr. December 12, 1932 - April 24, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, April 28, 2018 11:00 a.m. Infant Jesus Catholic Church Lumberton, Texas
ENTRANCE PROCESSION Processional On Eagle s Wings GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODY As a reminder of Fritz s Baptism, his casket has been sprinkled with Baptismal water. Then, a pall, recalling the white garment of his Baptism, is placed on the casket. If we have died with Christ, we are also to live with Christ in glory. OPENING PRAYER LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want Second Reading Romans 6:3-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN John 14:1-6 HOMILY Prayers of the Faithful Response: Lord, hear our prayer 1
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts Amazing Grace COMMUNION RITE Holy, Holy, Holy + Mystery of Faith Great Amen + Our Father + Lamb of God Communion Meditation I Am the Bread of Life Ave Maria Prayer After Communion FINAL COMMENDATION PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to his aid. Hasten to meet him angels of the Lord. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH. PRESIDER: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself, and may the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH. PRESIDER: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HIS SOUL AND PRESENT HIM TO GOD THE MOST HIGH. Recessional Songs of the Angels SONGS OF THE ANGELS May songs of the angels welcome you and guide you along your way. May the smiles of the martyrs greet your own as darkness turns into day. Every fear will be undone and death will be no more; As songs of the angels bring you home Before the face of God. [B. Duford] 2
Fritz J. Duhon, Sr., of Lumberton, Texas, passed away at Christus Hospital- St. Elizabeth on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the age of 85. Fritz was born to Zoe and Felix Duhon, Sr., on December 12, 1932, in Kaplan, Louisiana. He graduated from French High School and served for his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as an operator at Gulf States Utilities for over 40 years. Anyone who ever met Fritz immediately liked him and loved his joking personality. Fritz treasured his family and spent all his time watching his family grow and thrive. He was married to the love of his life, Helen. They were inseparable for 63 years. God blessed then with five beautiful children, twelve grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Felix Duhon, Jr.; and his daughter, Brenda LaRocca. He is survived by his wife, Helen Duhon of Lumberton; daughters, Donna Price and her husband, Tommy, of Boerne, and Claudia Duhon of Beaumont; sons, Fritz J. Duhon, Jr. Buddy and his wife, Darla, and Felix Paul Duhon and his wife, Susie, all of Lumberton; grandchildren, Christopher Price, Sean Price, Savannah Price, Elise LaRocca, Erica LaRocca-Odom, Lauren Guzman, Hank LaRocca, Adam LaRocca, Dylan Duhon, Mallory Duhon, Paige Duhon, and Brooke Duhon; greatgrandchildren, Cole Toomey, Zachary Broom, Riley Hooks, Bryce Hooks, Brenna Hooks, Levi Broom, Wyatt Odom, Hudson Odom, Braden Guzman, Christian Guzman, Jace Guzman, Cameron Guzman, Sofia LaRocca, Henry LaRocca IV Cruz, and Avery Duhon; brother, Morris Duhon of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister, Patty Rabb of Beaumont; and numerous nieces and nephews. 3
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Celebrant Reverend Andrew R. Moore Placing of the Pall Mr. Duhon s Children Gift Bearers Mr. Duhon s Grandchildren Lectors Paige Duhon, Tommy Price Altar Servers Cole Toomey, Zachary Broom, Riley Hooks Music Ministers Infant Jesus Music Ministry, Monique Reason Pallbearers Fritz J. Duhon, Felix P. Duhon, Dylan Duhon Adam LaRocca, Christopher Price, Sean Price Hank LaRocca, Paul Odom, Justin Guzman Ray Broom +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park Beaumont, Texas Military Honors United States Air Force Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group Please sign Mr. Duhon s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com