A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 912 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457; 10:00 a. m. with interment following in the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Melrose, LA.  The casketed remains will lie in state at the church one hour before service time.  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place at 9:30 a. m.