Alma Blanchard Miguez
- July 1, 1925 - December 4, 2011
- Franklin, Louisiana
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“Mr. and Mrs. Miguez have been a very big part of my life ever since I can remember. They both instilled in me a love of photography as an art form. ...Read More »
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1 of 9 | Posted by: Kimberly Dykes Bergeron - LA
“Mr. Ken, I am very saddened by your mother's passing. I wish I could have known her earlier in her life...Some wonderful stories she spoke about...Read More »
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Kim Ashley - Franklin, LA
“Linda and ken, sorry to hear of your moms passing
Please knoww we will keep you and family in thought
and prayers
keith and deb
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3 of 9 | Posted by: keith and deb leblanc - Broussard, LA
“Kenny and family,
My prayers are with you at a difficult time. Your parents were the nicest people. I'll never forget catching my first redfish...Read More »
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Matt Barrilleaux
“Kenny and family:
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you.
Harry and June
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Harry and June Thibodaux - LA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with youthis during difficult time.
Hilda B.&Ines Landry, Dora B.&Gleason Hebert and Margaret B....Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: Dolores Crochet - Pierre Part, LA
“Linda and Ken.
The loss of a family member, especially your mother is tough. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Jimmy & Sue Strubb - LA
“Linda and Ken,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families in the passing of your Mother. Miss Alma was always so soft spoken, attentive, and a...Read More »
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Jody Polito - Lafayette, LA
“our deepest sympathy to Ken and Linda
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Geraldine and Gloria Vaughn - LA
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 3:00 PM at the Church of the Assumption for Mrs. Alma Blanchard Miguez, 86, a native of Pierre Part and a longtime resident of Franklin, who passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 11:40 AM at the Franklin Health Care Center. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Baldwin. Father Lloyd Benoit will officiate the services.
Alma was a devoted wife and mom while working side by side with her husband Ory, in their photography business for 58 years. She especially cherished the times she was able to travel with her husband on photography assignments as far away as Mexico and Europe.
She was well known as a talented portrait oil colorist working with photographs taken by her husband and later her son Ken. Many generations of clients proudly display beautiful hand painted portraits that she created.
Alma was a member of the Church of Assumption, Ladies Altar Society and was a member of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Hardcastle and her husband William "Dub" of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one son Kenny Miguez and his wife Kay of New Iberia; one sister, Lucille Gaudet of Belle River; two grandsons, Jeff Hardcastle and his wife Donna of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Brent Hardcastle of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two great granddaughters, Aubrey and Sara Hardcastle; one sister-in-law, Eula Mae Black of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ory J. Miguez; an infant son; her parents, Jules Blanchard, Sr. and Myrthe Crochet Blanchard; three brothers, Abel, Claude, and Jules Blanchard, Jr.; and eight sisters, Agatha Hernandez, Mattie Vaughan, Hattie LeBlanc, Delta Daigle, Rita Daigle, Nilda Vaughan, Loretta Sedatol, and Winnie Leonard.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Mrs. Alma's caregiver and friend, Karen Hebert, as well as to Eula Mae Black, Boni Ritter, Mary Daigle, Ceraline Templet, and Butch and Diane Daigle.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday at Ibert's Mortuary from 10:00 AM until Mass time, with the rosary being prayed at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Elizabeth Richardson Center, 3917 S. Old Missouri Rd., Springdale, AR 72764 or the Iberia Humane Society, P.O. Box 11422, New Iberia, LA 70562.
To view the online obituary and memory book please visit www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)-828-5426.
