Homer John LANCLOS

FRANKLIN - Homer John Lanclos, 85, a native of Centerville and a resident of Franklin, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday April 3, 2005, at his residence in Franklin.Mr. Lanclos was U.S. Air Force veteran and served during World War II and was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 63.The family requests visiting hours be observed from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. tonight, March 4, 2005, at Ibert's Mortuary, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. The mortuary will reopen from 9 a.m. Tuesday until time of services.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ibert's Mortuary. The Rev. Thomas Vu, of St. Jules Catholic Church, will officiate the Mass. Interment will follow in Perpetual Park Cemetery.Mr. Burke is survived by his wife, Rita Burke Lanclos, of Franklin; two daughters, Gail L. Gage, of Lafayette and Toni Lanclos, of Franklin; three brothers, James Lanclos of Centerville, Alton Lanclos, of Bossier City, and Ben Lanclos Jr., of Sulfur; seven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters, and one great-great-grandson.He was preceded in death by his father, Alexander "Ben" Lanclos Sr.; his mother, Adele LeBlanc Lanclos; six brothers, Lawrence, Rufus, Henry, Clarence, Livingston and Austin Lanclos; and three sisters, Agnes L. Babin, Lillian LaGrange and Lorraine Robicheaux.Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin (337) 828-5426.