Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-27
FATHER FRICON
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Father ]. B. Lavoie was the first
pastor. In 1915 Father Frigon was
transferred here, exchanging places
with Father Lavoie.
Well known Figure
From 1915 70 the present date
Father Frigon was continually con-
nected with the local church, being
one OF the best known figures in
this portion OF Texas.
He vas particularly pleased with
the work which was given him dur
ing the World War. Barred during
the early part Of the war from act
i've service because Of his advanced
age. he continued his efforts 70
serve, and accepted a chaplaincy az
home. working among homesick
boys. He was a familiar figure
among border camps.
In 1924 he made his first pill
grimage to France, visiting and
blessing the graves OF fallen soldiers
from the Valley. II vas during this
visit that he made the acquaintance
OF Marshal Foch. becoming intimate
with him during his sojourn IN
France An autographed photograph
OF the famous French leader hangs
in Father Frigon's office now.
A second visit 70 the scene Of the
World War was made the follow
ing year. according 70 Father o.
Valence. Brownsville. Both visits
lasted several months each.
Ordained on Christmas
Father Frlgon received his educa-
ton for the priesthood in Ottawa
College, Canada. He was ordained
70 the priesthood on Christmas day.
1894. While connected with st.
JoseDh's college II Brownsville prior
10 his being ordained. he was pres
ident. the second president Of the
local institution. In 1899 he was sent
out on a lecturing tour.
His untimely death at Point Isa-
bel Wednesday night by drowning
was a shock 10 his subjects. and as
his body lies in state at the Sacred
Heart church here a steady stream
Of Catholics pass throu n the church
silently. some sobbing softly. for a
AAEa view VA AA4NAA bEANNNA 44NA4IAs
He IS survived by two sisters and
two brothers. residing in Montreal
and Quebec. Canada. according to
Father Valence. Their names were
not available.
The last Catholic father 70 die IN
Brownsville and be buried in the
church cemetery was Father Pari-
sot. IS years ago.
Solemn High mass will be held at
Sacred Heart church at 2 o'clock al.
m. Saturday. with fun military hon
ors. AT 1920 the body viii be taken
to the cemetery.
Honorary PallbearerS
Col. Daniel Van VOORHEES,. Capt.
VIM. II. Haldeman. r. 3. Camiade.
j. p. Putegnat, Geo. Murphy, Frank
Rabb, JnO. j. ClOSner, j. Is. Wells,
Geo. Aziz, T. Aziz, p. j. Vivier. ST.,
Fred Starck. John G. Starck, Chas.
Burton. Fred Latham. II. w. Burns,
u. Coke. Ed. Coke. Lawrence Brady.
Aug. Celaya, a. w. Reed, Owen
Combe. DR.. Fred Combe. san An
tonic; Jno. i. Kleiber. @. p. Barreda,
A. p. Barreda. Antonio Barreda,
4FAGAAA4A D4AANA1r LA AC1lA4A
Capt. Will g. Griffin, j. S. Thorn
ham, Sarita; j. q. Knedy. Sarita:
Edgar Hicks. Grover Wagner, John
"A. Kelly, j. ORIelly, Joe j. Pute-
gnat. w. A. Putegnat, Eugene Rich
ards. s. p. Brown. r. NJ. Dalzell. s..
i. Jackson, Point Isabel: j. NJ. Stein
er. Point Isabel, T. Miltenberger,
Jose Martinez, Manuel CisnerOS. "A.
II. Fernandez, DR.. r. Matas, New
Orleans. La, Jesse bennett, Jno.
Gregg. j. A. Cobolini, G.. w. Den
nett, j. q. Fernandez, +. X. Good
rich, Judge j.. A. Graham, @. q.
Henson, San Benito; Col. Sam Rob-
ertsOn. san Benito; John Clark, San
Benito; j. F. Rogers, Harrington;
Judge o. @. Dancy, Jno. P. Seaman,
W. o. Washington, Jno. Il. Arm
strong. Geo. Desha. A. 3. Cole. P. S.
Decline, Pharr: Capt. Wallace Reid.
j.. S. SchnOrenberg. La Feria, Chas.
Sidenglanz. Dallas, Ii. VIM. Rear
don. DR.. j. l.. Rentfro, DR.. r. III.
Eisaman. Henry Gordon. Frank
Brown. w. II. Mason, Jr.. 0. K.
Mason, Capt. Clifford a. Eastwood.