Fortier, Felix F.
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Thibodaux Comet; Feb. 8, 1940, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

Death of F. F. Fortier

In an article over a half column long the Donaldsonville Chief wrote up the 
death of:
Felix F. Fortier, son of Mrs. And the late Felix Fortier of this place, a native 
f Ascension parish, died at his residence, 2370 Government street, Baton Rouge, 
last Sunday morning at 7 o'clock. He was 47 years old and had resided in Baton 
Rouge for 25 years. He was employed at the Standard Oil Refinery in Baton Rouge 
and was a member of the Standard Oil Company's band.

"He was a volunteer in the military expedition sent by President Wilson into 
Mexico  to suppress the bandit Poncho Villa and was also a veteran of the World 
war and saw active service at the front in France during the conflict, and he 
was a member of the American Legion.

"Among others attending the funeral" said the Chief, were: Mr. and Mrs. Hubert 
Treille, their son, Alex, their two young daughters, Doris and Marie, Mrs. 
August Dugas and William Robert, all of Leighton plantation, Lafourche parish.