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Saturday, February 4, 2012

In Memory, JIMMY MABILE, 1944-2011


Jimmy Mabile, age 67 passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA.  Jimmy was born in Plaquemine, LA and grew up in White Caste, LA. 

He moved to New Orleans in the 1970 and began a career of 31 years in the Surgery Department of Charity Hospital, State of Louisiana, retiring in 2000. He was a resident of Mid-City (New Orleans) for many years and then moved to the Fauborg Marigny. He was a frequently at his camp on Blood River in Springfield, LA for many years. He was a  lover of New Orleans; Mardi Gras; St Patrick's Day, March 17th, his birthday too. Often teased, that he was he only person who had parades every year for his birthday. 

He moved to Pensacola Fl in 2006  and  then to his final resident was in Pooler, Ga. He spent his recent summers in Hendersonville, NC. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules and Iola Mabile.  He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Carolyn Mabile, Waco,  TX.  His nephews, Andy Mabile, Mount Calm, TX.; Tood Mabile, Kervin TX.; His nieces,, Nancy Mabile, Waco, TX and Michelle Mabile Taylor, Waco,  TX. Cousins Jocelyn and William Haydel of Baton Rouge, LA 

Also survived by Gene White, David Camp and Derle Abel, Pooler, GA. Warren Shippen, Bessiane Parker, Lane Lacoy and Ethel Jones, Todd Scurto and Eula Price,  New Orleans, LA. 

Gerry Kelly, Houston TX. Carolyn Vranish, Cedar Rapids IA, Marty Curtin and Koo Gaffney, Bay St. Louis, MS. Ken Ruiz, Picayune, MS.  Tee McKiness, Fletcher, NC, John Johnson and Gerry Countryman, Hardeeville, SC. 

Funeral Services were private.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice with acknowledgements to Gene White, 8 Cottingham Way, Pooler, GA 31322. 

Low Country Cremation Society served the Mabile Family. 

February 4,2012





Mardi Gras




Just Happy with Friends                                   


                    

 Until we meet again, Here's to YOU!





Monday, January 16, 2012

IN MEMORIAL

BILL STRICKLAND



LIBRARIAN
TURCHIN LIBRARY
Freeman School of  Business
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA

March 31, 1945-January 12, 2012


The man with his horn

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year to ALL

 

I wish you all a Very Happy New Year filled with
 Loving Wishes and Beautiful Thoughts. 



May 2012 mark the beginning of a
 Tidal Wave of Love,Happiness and Bright Futures. 



And to those who need someone special,
 may you find that true love. 



To those who need money, 
may your finances overflow 




To those who need caring, 
may you find a good heart 




To those who need friends,
 I am still here for you ..
Thanks for being my friend!!
THE BEST IN 2012!




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Sunday, December 25, 2011

KENNETH LYNN THOENES, 1941-2011


December 25, 2011, Christmas Day,
From Warren Shippen in New Orleans, after a  call to Ken Thoenes last week.



"I tried to call Ken Thoenes this morning for Christmas. His brother answered and told me Ken died on Friday. I thought you would want to know." ~Warren Shippen
Gary Thoenes, Ken's brother sent this message to Warren.  He sent this message after I spoke with him.


Kenneth Lynn Thoenes was born February 12, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died December 23, 2011 at Mala Strana in New Prague, Minnesota. Predeceased by his parents Erwin Hugo and Marie Kathleen (Stonek) Thoenes. Also predeceased by his brother Erwin James (Diane). Survived by sister JoAnn (Raymond) Lo, brother Gary, nieces Jennifer and Melisa, and nephews James and Timothy. Ken graduated from South Milwaukee High School (Wisconsin) in 1959. He served in the United States Army before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He obtained his master's degree in Library Science from Louisiana State University. His first library position was with the Washington DC public library. Ken had a career position with the United States Naval Research Laboratory in Alexandria, Virginia.  Ken enjoyed retirement in Alexandria, Virginia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Pensacola, Florida. 



Ken had been in declining health for a few years and was living near his sister in Minnesota.  Ken had been diagnosed with  Supranuclear Palsy.



MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! ~ Santa






Good morning, boys and girls,

It's December 20th.....
Santa is checking his lists.





  Have you been a good boy or good girl this year?  
Santa hopes so!




This little girl is telling Santa what she has on her list...
Have you made a list yet?




THE REINDEER

                                            
At home with the reindeer

The REINDEER  have all been feed and watered for the long trip they will be making on December 25th. We always do feed and water them very well the 5 days before Christmas.  They have been checked by the Vet and they are all in good shape for this trip around the world.  The reindeer all look forward to this trip every year,  so they get to really stretch their legs.  They love to see exciting new things that have changed during the year since last Christmas.  

http://www.santa.net/video-reindeer.htm

Santa's Helpers


Santa has many helpers because he has to deliver toys to all the boy and girls all over the world and they wanted you to know they love their work!




HOHOHOHOHO Santa is ready to GO!


Santa is getting anxious to be own his way to your house....so get ready boys and girls...Santa is particularly fond of anything chocolate..so have the cookies and cakes  baked and ready and ask your DAD to add something special to the glass of Milk, (Dad't know what Santa likes!).....HOHOHOHO......we'll soon be on the way.....

SANTA

Santa wants you know more about him

http://www.biography.com/santa-claus/


Santa wishes each of you 
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND says to remember:
1.This is Jesus' Birthday
2. The military boys and girls in your prayers
3. Your mom and dad and family.


Look what Santa Got for Christmas.
A computer so he may be playing games
 and  be a little late next year!






   LANGUAGES OF SANTA!   
Santa knows many languages...and here are some for you to study!


Names for 'Father Christmas' in over 20 Other Languages

LanguageFather Christmas
United KingdomFather Christmas, Santa Claus
EstoniaJouluvana
FinlandJoulupukki [Old Man Christmas]
FrancePĆØre NoĆ«l
GermanyWeihnachtsmann [Christmas Man], Christkind
GreekKala Christouyenna!
HawaiiKanakaloka
HungaryMikulĆ”s (St. Nicholas) or TĆ©lapĆ³ ("Winter Father")
IcelandJĆ³lasveinninn
MexicoSan NicolƔs, Santa
NetherlandsKerstman
NorwayJulenissen [Christmas gnome!]
PolandSwiety Mikolaj [St. Nicholas]
PortugalPai Natal
RussiaDed Moroz [Grandfather Frost]
Serbia / CroatiaBozic Bata. Sveti Nickola
SwedenJultomten [Christmas Brownie]
SpainPapa Noel
SwitzerlandSaint Nicholas, Chriskind
USASanta
WalesSiƓn Corn





SO LONG BOYS AND GIRLS TILL NEXT YEAR

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT






Further reading Mom and Dad: 
Santa Claus recommends some stories about Santa's History.




Christmas stories from around the world





Tuesday, December 6, 2011

IN SYMPATHY FOR PATRICK CORMIER



IN SYMPATHY FOR PATRICK CORMIER





IT IS WITH A GREAT SADNESS THAT I MUST ANNOUNCE TODAY THAT 

PATRICK CORMIER

HAS PASSED.

HE HAD MANY ILLNESSES OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS 
AND  A STROKE TOOK HIS LIFE LAST NIGHT.

HE WILL BE MISSED,

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS




PATRICK CORMIER

1947-2011
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