John Richard Avila, of Madras, who was born July 24, 1936, passed away Nov. 5, at the age of 83.

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John Richard Avila, of Madras, who was born July 24, 1936, passed away Nov. 5, at the age of 83. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Madras.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following day, Nov. 12, also at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 10 a.m. A burial will follow the Mass at the Pioneer Cemetery in Terrebonne.

Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home is making the arrangements.