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Alice Dempster

Graveside service for Mrs. Alice Mae Dufrene Dempster will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at

New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Family visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Dempster, 79, of Monticello, passed from this life May 23, 2020, in Loranger, Louisiana. She was born in

Mathews, Louisiana on January 25, 1941, to her parents, Uric Bazile Dufrene, Jr. and Florence Juliet St. Pierre Dufrene.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John J. Dempster, Jr; parents; sister, Tessie D. Dufrene and brother,

Uric Bazile Dufrene III.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sons, Ted J. Dempster and wife, Leslie and Craig J. Dempster;

six grandchildren, Blake J. Dempster and wife, Raelyn, Breanna D. Ryan, Leighton M. Dempster, Dakota Dempster,

Davin Dempster, Remi Smith; and four great grandchildren, Abigayle Ryan, Gabriel Garcia, Nathan Dempster, and

Noah Dempster; as well as other loving family members and friends.

9 comments

  • Comment Link Mittie Rohner Friday, 29 May 2020 00:30 posted by Mittie Rohner

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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  • Comment Link patsy Joubert Tuesday, 26 May 2020 09:16 posted by patsy Joubert

    So sorry to hear of Alice's death. Prayers for comfort for the family.. spent lots of summers with Alice, Tessie, and Uric when young. We are cousins on my Mom's side...I am Patsy Little on family tree...hugs and much love,,,,Patsy Little Joubert

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  • Comment Link Phyllis Breaux Tuesday, 26 May 2020 08:09 posted by Phyllis Breaux

    So sorry for your loss.
    Love
    Phyllis Guillot Breaux

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  • Comment Link Jan Thompson Tuesday, 26 May 2020 01:48 posted by Jan Thompson

    Ted & Leslie, our hearts & prayers are with you as you lay your mama to rest! She sure was a character Des Allemands will never forget. Love y’all, Ms. Jan & Mr. Jeff

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  • Comment Link Debra Frickey Monday, 25 May 2020 21:40 posted by Debra Frickey

    So many memories of Alice and a lot of them make me laugh. I know she and Johnny are dancing again on heavens clouds. Rest together Alice and Johnny.

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  • Comment Link Paul Bergeron Monday, 25 May 2020 21:31 posted by Paul Bergeron

    . I just wanted you to know that I extend my most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Aj Pfeil Monday, 25 May 2020 16:24 posted by Aj Pfeil

    Our deepest condolences for your family. Our prayers are with you in this troubling time.

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  • Comment Link Wade Hebert Monday, 25 May 2020 11:31 posted by Wade Hebert

    Mrs. Alice, rest high .RIP, I will remember the good times laughing we had. Much love to you.

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  • Comment Link Myra Little Monday, 25 May 2020 10:51 posted by Myra Little

    I am Alice's cousin on St. Pierre side. Annabelle St. Pierre daughter, Myra.
    I knew her from Matthews. I am so sad to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to her family. I love all of y'all.

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