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January 6, 2010Elcé John Pinell, 87, a native of Chauvin, La., and resident of Montegut, La., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.
Mr. Pinell was a member, usher and served on the pastoral council at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Montegut. He was a member of the American Legion Post 272, the Montegut Carnival Club and the Montegut Volunteer Fire Department. He was a past member of the Lions Club and past member of the Texaco Retirees Club. He was a past board member of Whitney Bank. He retired from Texaco with 33 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth LeBoeuf Pinell; sons, Mike (Susan) and Don (Donna) Pinell; daughters, Linda (Allen) Savoie and Tina (Wayne) Moran; brother, Druby Pinell; sisters, Beulah Blanchard, Alice Usie and Eula Mae Boquet; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubin and Gertrude Duplantis Pinell; brothers, Luby Sr. and Albert Pinell Sr.; and sisters, Alan “Talan” Pinell, Gertrude Guidry and Mildred Areas.
He is buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Montegut.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
