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February 14, 1939 – March 29, 2022

Mrs. Josephine Guarisco Moncada, 83, a native of Patterson, LA and a resident of Houston, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Josie, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her son, Nicholas Moncada of Houston, TX; her daughter, Jolene Moncada Smoorenburg and her husband Frank A. Smoorenburg, Jr. of Patterson; her granddaughter, Nicole Smoorenburg of Patterson; her grandson, Ethan Smoorenburg and his wife Alison of Franklin; her great grandchildren, Theodore and Eleanor Smoorenburg of Franklin; her sisters-in-law, Barbara R. Guarisco and Joy B. Guarisco; her godchildren, Vince DiStefano, Jr., Donna G. Chadwick, and Sabrina M. Wiese; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Anthony Joseph “A.J.” Moncada; her parents, Sebastian “Frank” Guarisco and Josephine Domino Guarisco; her brothers, Peter J. Guarisco and Frank S. Guarisco; her sisters, Frances M. Guarisco, Mamie Anne Guarisco, and Maria G. Wiese and her husband William Wiese; her in-laws, Nicholas John Moncada Sr. and Josephine L. Moncada; brother-in-law, Nicholas John “N.J.” Moncada, Jr.; her sisters-in-law, Anna Mae M. DiStefano and her husband Vince DiStefano, Sr., and Betty M. Pennison and her husband Harris Pennison, Sr.; and her godparents, Frank Domino, Sr. (of Indianola, MS) and Carrie Guarisco Jefferson.

Josie taught religious education at St. Joseph Catholic Church for 30 years. She was also a Eucharistic Minister for hospital and home-bound parishioners, as well as helped with the Bereavement Ministry and the St. Joseph Altar for many years which she loved because of her Italian Heritage and Catholic Faith.

She treasured her childhood dearly, growing up on Main Street in the heart of Patterson, where everything needed was in a three block radius. She would tell us, “We didn’t need a car, we walked everywhere.” Having said that, she needed only to walk through a hall door in their home and she was inside the family grocery store, Guarisco’s Grocery. From there, she thought it fun to run through the slamming screen door and skip along three blocks to Depot Street to catch the train to Franklin. Oh how she loved this because she was on her way to see her grandparents who immigrated from Sicily, Italy. She adored them and loved spending time with them, learning all she could from them. She lovingly did the same with her own grandchildren.

Josie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an excellent cook, but a Master Chef when it came to her Italian Red Gravy Spaghetti with meatballs and eggs. She enjoyed reading, gardening, painting, and writing poetry. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Thursday at Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson beginning at 10:00 AM, with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM, continuing with visitation until 12:30 PM, then departing to the church.

Funeral services for Mrs. Moncada will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson during a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial. Following the Mass, she will be laid to rest in the mausoleum in St. Joseph Cemetery. Father Herb Bennerfield will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be her son, Nicholas Moncada; son-in-law, Frank Smoorenburg, Jr.; grandson, Ethan Smoorenburg, godchild, Vince DiStefano, Jr., and nephews, Wayne Guarisco and Curt Guarisco. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Glynn Guarisco, Harris Pennison, Jr., Nick DiStefano, John DiStefano, Christopher Wheeler, and family friend, Philip Blanchard.

Thank you Momma for leaving us a legacy of your love, faithfulness, and strength. It's no wonder you were born on St. Valentine Day, you have the most beautiful heart of anyone we’ve known.

Please remember our mother by cherishing your family as she did. Smile, hug, spend time, and have a meal together. Pray your rosary daily for them, but most importantly be kind to one another.

Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

St. Mary deputies reported the arrests Friday of one 15-year-old on a cyberstalking charge and another on weapons charges.

St. Mary
Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 104 complaints and made these arrests:
—Juvenile male, 15, Baldwin, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Friday on a charge of cyberstalking. The juvenile was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
--Juvenile male, 15, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Sunday by the Narcotics Section on charges of for illegal carrying of weapons, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and illegal possession of stolen firearms. The juvenile was released into the custody of a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Shannon Gail Wright, 31, Patterson, was arrested at 10:47 a.m. Friday on a charge of possession of stolen things. Wright was released on a summons to appear July 19.
—Chassity Renee Taylor, 43, Gray, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Friday on a war-rant alleging failure to ap-pear on the charges of driving under suspension and speeding. Bail was set at $5,000.
—Jerry Lee Carscaden, 36, Jeanerette, was arrested at 10:47 a.m. Friday on charges of no child restraint and reckless operation with accident. Carscaden was released on a summons to appear July 19..
—Darryl Thompson, 53, Lake Charles, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. Sunday on a charge of reckless operation (no accident). Thompson was released on a summons to appear July 19.
—Joshua Donnel Robertson, 30, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving under suspension and driving on roadway laned for traffic. Robertson was released on a $500 bond.
—Cherie Lynn Domingue, 35, Patterson, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace (language). Domingue was released on a summons to appear July 19.
—David Wayne Mire, 45, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:34 p.m. Sunday on charges of failure to dim lights and driving under suspension. Mire was released on a summons to appear July 19.

Morgan City
Police Chief James F. Blair reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 106 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests beginning Friday:
—Ronnie Lee Johnson, 62, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Friday on two counts of failure to register as a sex offender (St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office).
—Eric M. Pepp, 65, Pauger Street, New Orleans, was arrested at 5:39 p.m. Friday on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
—Stephen Bias, 57, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:09 p.m. Friday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated)
—Tierra Wilson, 36, Andras Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug without a prescription, improper lighting and driving under suspension,
—Kylah Shaye Weeden, 28, Allison Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. Saturday on a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear for a restitution hearing.
—Wade Nathan White, 29, Fourth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Saturday on charges of attempted disarming of a police officer, resisting an officer, battery on a police officer, possession of Schedule I drug and possession of drug paraphernalia, and a 6th Ward Morgan City Court warrant alleging failure to appear for trial.
—Myles Anthony Morgan, 34, Front Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:47 p.m. Saturday on a charge of criminal trespassing.
—Christopher Phelps, 45, South Nickens Avenue, Gonzales, was arrested at 3:51 a.m. Sunday as a fugitive from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
—Jason Ashley, 34, Johnston Street, Baker, was arrested at 5:28 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, registration required and careless opera-tion of a motor vehicle.
—Mekhi Paul Branton, 18, Greenwood Street, was arrested at 8:54 p.m. Sunday on a charge of possession of marijuana.
—Dontrell Tyree Thomas, 21, Fifth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Monday on charges of possession of marijuana (second offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Berwick
Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:
—Tony Booty Sr., 47, La. 1061, Kentwood, was arrested at 10:12 a.m. Friday on a Berwick warrant alleging violation of protective orders.
On Friday, Booty was located at the Parish Courthouse in Franklin and was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant. The warrant stems from an investigation dated March 10, in which Booty violated an active protective order against him by contacting the protected person on the order.
A warrant was issued for his arrest at the conclusion of that investigation. Booty was booked into the Berwick Jail and released after posting a $2,500 bond.
—Danielle B. Billiot, 29, Bernard Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:20 a.m. Saturday on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant alleging failure to appear for sentencing hearing on the charges of speeding, no driver’s license on person, expired inspection sticker and failure to honor a written promise to appear.
On Saturday, officers observed a stalled vehicle on the La. 182 bridge. Officers pushed the vehicle across the bridge to clear the lanes of travel and identified the driver as Billiot.
She was found to have an active warrant for her arrest and was placed under arrest. She was booked into the Berwick Jail and released after posting a $150 cash bond.
—Christopher J. Percle, 23, Blum Boulevard, was arrested at 2:01 a.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
At 1:49 a.m. Sunday, an officer was conducting a courtesy walk-through at a local convenience store when Percle approached the officers asking for a ride home.
The officer agreed to assist him, but informed him that he would have to be searched prior to entering the patrol unit for officer safety reasons. Percle consented to a search of his person, and the officer located a bag of meth-amphetamine as well as a syringe in his pockets.
Percle was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail, where he remains with a $4,500.

Franklin
Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 20 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:
—Ebony Lively, 35, Mill Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 3:10 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple battery. Lively was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.
—Gabriel Goulart, 39, St. Charles Street, Franklin, was arrested at 5:55 p.m. Sunday on a war-ranted dated Nov. 11 alleging unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and simple criminal dam-age to property. Goulart was booked, processed and held with no bond set at time of press re-lease.

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.

Friday, April 1
7:47 a.m. Roderick Street/Wyandotte Elementary; Speeding.
8:48 a.m. Victor II Boulevard/David Drive; Debris in roadway.
8:50 a.m. Lake End Park; Complaint.
9:41 a.m. U.S. 90 On-ramp by Hampton Inn; Accident.
10:36 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
10:47 a.m. Morgan City Junior High School; Fight.
11:26 a.m. Red Roof Inn; Complaint.
12:12 p.m. Morgan City Veterinary Hospital; Disturbance.
1:07 p.m. 200 block of Leona Street; Stand by.
1:10 p.m. La. 182/Ditch Avenue; Stalled vehicle.
2:43 p.m. 1100 block of Birch Street; Animal complaint.
3:01 p.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Patrol request.
3:28 p.m. 600 block of Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
3:52 p.m. 7000 block of Railroad Avenue; Theft.
3:55 p.m. 500 block of Orange Street; Assistance.
4:14 p.m. 700 block of Duke Street; Medical.
4:31 p.m. La. 182/Popeyes; Debris in roadway.
4:40 p.m. Everett/Fifth streets; Warrant.
4:55 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
4:57 p.m. 1100 block of Dora Street; Complaint.
5:13 p.m. 900 block of Hickory Street; Medical.
5:29 p.m. Danny’s Fried Chicken; Complaint.
6:16 p.m. La. 70; Stalled vehicle.
6:56 p.m. Victor II Boulevard; Signal.
7:00 p.m. Fifth and Duke streets; Arrest.
7:14 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Patrol.
7:16 p.m. Victor II Boulevard and Bernice Street; Signal.
7:42 p.m. 600 block of Barrow Street; Juvenile complaint.
8:47 p.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Complaint.
8:48 p.m. 3000 block of Karen Drive; Medical.
9:33 p.m. Chestnut Drive; Juvenile com-plaint.
9:39 p.m. 1000 block of Marshall Street; Complaint.
9:40 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Patrol.
10:36 p.m. 400 block of First Street; Disturbance.
10:38 p.m. Halsey and Patton streets; Complaint.
10:43 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Arrest.
11:46 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; 911 hang up.
Saturday, April 2
12:03 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Arrest.
2:26 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Fight.
2:56 a.m. Front Street unprotected side; Suspicious person/vehicle.
7:17 a.m. Ochsner St. Mary; Simple battery.
10:03 a.m. Rouses; 911 hang up.
10:07 a.m. Feder-al/Railroad avenues; Complaint.
11:28 a.m. Old Bridge; Traffic complaint.
12:08 p.m. 900 block of Fourth Street; Complaint.
12:30 p.m. 7100 block of Park Road; Animal complaint.
1:10 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Animal complaint.
1:12 p.m. Fig Street between Veterans Boulevard and La. 70; Animal complaint.
1:21 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
3:41 p.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Complaint.
5:39 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
Sunday, April 3
10:05 a.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Alarm activation.
12:08 a.m. Solar Apartments; Complaint.
1:01 p.m. 1500 block of Sixth Street; Stand by.
2:55 p.m. 6700 block of La. 182; Complaint.
4:20 p.m. Cypress/Fig streets; Complaint.
4:23 p.m. 600 block of Seventh Street; Death.
4:56 p.m. La. 70/Lake End Park; Accident.
5:26 p.m. Feder-al/Railroad avenues; Complaint.
5:35 p.m. 600 block of Greenwood Street; 911 hang up.
6:16 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Loud music.
6:29 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Loud music.
7:11 p.m. 2400 block of Apple Street; Medical.
8:26 p.m. Fourth and General Hodges streets; Arrest.
8:51 p.m. 100 block of Eleventh Street; Animal complaint.
10:28 p.m. Victor II Boulevard and Myrtle Street; Reckless operation.
10:45 p.m. 1700 block of Victor II Boulevard; Open door.
Monday, April 4
12:22 a.m. 6300 block of La. 182; Arrest.

Morgan City police arrested two teens, 15 and 16, in a string of vehicle burglaries on the north side of the city.

They were arrested March 30 and March 31 on warrants alleging seven counts of simple burglary, one count of attempted simple burglary and eight counts of criminal trespassing.

The police responded to the multiple calls about vehicle burglaries March 28.

The juveniles were booked and released pending juvenile proceedings with the 6th Ward Morgan City Court.