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July 17, 2007
Louise Perrillioux
July 19, 2007
(Posted July 17, 2007)
Alvin Joseph Vignes, M.D., 86, a native of New Orleans, La., and resident of Vacherie, La., died at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX, with his wife and daughter at his side Friday, July 13, 2007 at 6:08 a.m.
He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 27 years, Alda Hinojosa Vignes; his children, Ann and her husband Russell Kerner, Jane Gibson, Amy Eschette, John and his wife Deana Vignes, and Mark Vignes, and Kelee Todora; his stepchildren, Andrea Murray and Jan Smalley, Patrick and Ann Wilkes, Robert and Shellie Wilkes, Linda and Al Ferriulo; and his grandchildren, Heather and her husband James Thode; their children, Kade and Landen, Troy Eschette, Jonathan Vignes and Shelby Vignes, Maeghen Vignes; Jane’s children, Sean, Michael, Christopher, Jason and Emma, Jason Wilkes and his wife Ayako and their son, Kai, Brian Wilkes and his wife Yasuko, April Wilkes, Wesley Wilkes and Daniel Wilkes, Dane Wilkes, Kelsey Wilkes, Willie Wilkes and his wife Ruby and their son, Jacob, Trent Beaumont and Krystal Stiles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney and Daisy Vignes; his siblings, Matilda Otis and Frank Vignes and an infant brother; mother of his children, Marie Louise Bujol Vignes; and one grandson, Taylor Noel Todora.
Alvin practiced medicine with Dr. Roland Waguespack in Vacherie until ultimately finding home in Liberty, TX. He continued to practice medicine and witnessing to friends until last year. He was extremely proud of his profession and used it as a tool to spread his faith and love of God. A graduate of LSU Medical School in 1949, he eventually obtained three doctorate degrees. He was a first lieutenant in World War II, and as per his wishes, he will be laid to rest in Port Hudson Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Allison Funeral Home in Liberty, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial arrangements pending.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Ministry of the Burning Bush, 912 North Travis St., Liberty, TX 77575.
Allison Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
