A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Feb. 25, at noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Clifton A. Istre, 90, who died Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. in Crowley.
Mr. Istre was a native and lifelong resident of Crowley. He served as the market manager for the former National Food Store in Crowley.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during World War II.
Fr. Jason Vidrine, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services.
The family requests visiting hours Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
Mr. Istre is survived by one daughter, Donna Schmid and husband Greg of Crowley; two sons, Kenneth Istre and wife Priscilla of Lake Charles, and Clifford Istre and wife Dianna of Crowley; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Istre; his father, Ernest Istre; his mother and step-father, Alma Faulk Magnon and Olson Magnon; one brother, Oscar Istre.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.