8/12/24

MAIL CALL
(none this time)

WEBSITE DONATIONS
from Linda DeCuir in memory of Dianne Dupre

WEATHER EVENTS
What is going on with all these crazy happenings? We have had so much flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even wildfires that sadly aren’t always started by lightning. If you have been affected by any of these, tell me your story no matter how short or long.

NEWS FROM THE HOMEFRONT
Murphy turned 75 in June. I invited several friends & family to Tequilas Restaurant on Gulfway Dr. for this occasion. Tequilas is in the same building as Pizza Inn was in our day. I decided to have his sheet cake decorated with COWBOYS & INDIANS that I ordered on Amazon. He is constantly watching Westerns on tv. The cake turned out so cute. He knew about the get together but didn’t know who I invited. One of his surprise guests was Johnny “Pookie” Montagne. They grew up together on 8th Ave. in Pear Ridge. Boy, the stories Murphy tells me about how much trouble they would get into. Pookie and his family live in Bridge City. We celebrated a low key 51st wedding anniversary by going to eat at Pat’s of Henderson in Lake Charles. YUMMY! We haven’t been on any road trips in a long time, but we did take a short one to visit the granddaughters at A&M this summer. We brought them their favorite queso from Elena’s in Beaumont and their favorite gumbo from Bayou Café in Beaumont. We sat around and watched Disney movies for the day. Very relaxing. Murphy and I have really been enjoying the OLYMPICS. We tape all of the shows every day and enjoy watching some of every sport possible. My favorite has been BADMITTON. I also love the DRESSAGE event with the gorgeous horses. We both also like volleyball. We have seen some strange events, but we are spending our time picking our favorite countries to cheer for or against in each one. Our great nephew signed with SVD Beaumont (semi pro soccer) recently. We have followed him since he was little playing this sport. We look forward to seeing him pursue his passion. He starts Lamar this fall. My brother’s grandson (our great nephew) just entered his novitiate year as a DOMINICAN BROTHER. His name will be Br. Matthias. His seminary is on the campus of the University of Dallas. We are so proud of him. I looked at my calendar during the last two+ months since the last newsletter to see what we have been up to. Writing it down doesn’t seem like much, but the calendar seems to be filled with appointments and community events we are involved with in our Woodmen Life fraternal organization. I also go to check on my golden retriever grand dog, Remi every day. Two or three times a week I go in their pool and do shoulder rehab exercises while Remi plays fetch in the pool. She also likes to float around. The portable building, I mentioned in the last newsletter is finished and filled up with boxes of decorations. I even had room for Murphy to fill up the loft with some of his stuff. The best thing about my “she shed” is that we no longer have to go up in the attic. At our age, ladder is a curse word.

MINI REUNION
At the moment, we don’t have anything planned, but maybe when the temperature starts getting tolerable, we could work on one. It is not easy to find a restaurant that has a large section that they can use for sitting 50+ people. We will let you know. We know high school sports will be starting up soon, but we usually have our luncheons on Saturdays.

TJ, CLASS of ‘70
The committee is working on their 55th Reunion to be held on April 11-12, 2025
Contact Anna Beth Marsh Christian
Gec127@aol.com

SUPPORT
Jeanette Constantine Morgan is still having health issues. She recently had an arteriogram but thankfully it turned out with good results.
denandjune@yahoo.com
3901 Hwy 366
Groves, TX 77619

Diane Barker Foreman
Several health issues
dianebforeman@gmail.com
5541 Garfield
Groves, TX 77619

Johnny Vasquez
Severe medical Issues
4546 Springdale
Port Arthur, TX 77640

Carole Oubre Reeves
Pancreatic cancer
Carole.reeves@att.net
6536 Jefferson
Groves, TX 77619

Alfred Hebert (faculty and his wife) Carolyn (Bigler) Hebert
Medical issues
Cbhebert2006@out.com

Laurie de la Rosa (daughter of Arleen “Becky” Morgan Jackson)
Battling cancer
beckyjackson@gt.rr.com
175 Trahan Rd.
Lumberton, TX 77657

Darlene Turner Landry
Been fighting a severe bout of shingles in her eye and head. Has had to miss work since April at the Groves Library. Will need eye surgery a little down the line when the surgeon feels it is safe.
Gran0901@yahoo.com
3195 Williamsburg Lane
Port Neches, TX 77651

Dianna Caillier and Robert Lewis
Health issues. Also, Robert is in assisted living with dementia and seizures.
912 E. 6th St.
Port Arthur, TX 77640

Charline Valenciano Allen
In an assisted living facility dealing with dementia
Jhargrave77@yahoo.com
8695 Medical Center Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77640

I know there are so many more that I could mention but I need you to contact me. Also, we do have several unnamed classmates who have chronic health problems but ask for prayers.

CONDOLENCES
DIANNE DUPRE
10/5/50 – 6/18/24
No services found
Obituary in the MEMORIAL SECTION

Yvette Anniboli
(mother of Kathleen Anniboli Jones)
6/21/26 – 7/10/24
Wiggy10@hotmail.com
4525 Wilson St.
Groves, TX 77619

Johnny Oubre (TJ, class of ’70)
(brother of Carole Oubre Reeves)
11/1/51 – 8/3/24
Memorial Service
Saturday, Aug. 24
10-12 pm
Melancon’s Funeral Home
1605 Ave. H
Nederland, TX 77627

Carole.reeves@att.net
6536 Jefferson
Groves, TX 77619

Obituaries for Mrs. Anniboli and Johnny Oubre can be found in the OBITUARY LINK

This was a short newsletter this time. Please send me messages, texts, calls, etc to have more to add next time. Until then, be prepared and stay safe during hurricane season.

Stay in touch and contact a classmate,
Linda DeCuir McFadden
lindadmcfadden@yahoo.com
www.tjhs1968.com