Mass of Christian BurialSaturday, April 28, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Infant Jesus Catholic Church Lumberton, Texas

Fritz J. Duhon, Sr.December 12, 1932 - April 24, 2018

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ENTRANCE PROCESSION

Processional “On Eagle’s Wings”

GREETING AND BLESSING OF THE BODYAs 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 WORDFirst Reading Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9

RESPONSORIAL PSALMPsalm 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”

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTPreparation of the Gifts “Amazing Grace”

COMMUNION RITEHoly, Holy, Holy + Mystery of Faith

Great Amen + Our Father + Lamb of God

Communion “I Am the Bread of Life” Meditation “Ave Maria”

Prayer After Communion

FINAL COMMENDATIONPRESIDER: 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 homeBefore the face of God.”

[B. Duford]

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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; great-grandchildren, 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.

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Please sign Mr. Duhon’s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Celebrant Reverend Andrew R. MoorePlacing of the Pall Mr. Duhon’s ChildrenGift Bearers Mr. Duhon’s GrandchildrenLectors Paige Duhon, Tommy PriceAltar Servers Cole Toomey, Zachary Broom, Riley HooksMusic Ministers Infant Jesus Music Ministry, Monique ReasonPallbearers Fritz J. Duhon, Felix P. Duhon, Dylan Duhon Adam LaRocca, Christopher Price, Sean Price Hank LaRocca, Paul Odom, Justin Guzman Ray Broom+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

IntermentForest Lawn Memorial Park

Beaumont, Texas

Military HonorsUnited States Air Force

Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group