Melvin Borres

New Iberia ;- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 PM Monday, May 4, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia for Melvin Joseph Borres who died Thursday, April 30, 2009 in New Iberia. ; Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. ; Rev. Mark Derise will be the Celebrant. ; Survivors include his wife, Rhella "Rae" Borres of New Iberia; sons, Rickey Borres, Sr. and wife Rachael of Loreauville, Brian Borres, Sr. and wife Priscilla of Youngsville, Allen Borres and wife Peggy of Loreauville; daughters, Trinda Borres of New Iberia, Raevin Percle and husband Joey of New Iberia; sister, Irene Choate of New Iberia; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. ; He was preceded in death by his parent Wilford and Augusta "Gus" Crochet Borres; son, Chuck Borres; sister, Alizia "Liz" Lancon. ; In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Liturgical Enhancement Plan. ; A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM Sunday. Visitation will continue Monday from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. ; Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.