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.