William "Bill" Andrew Dupré Jr., 65, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans. A retired U.S. Postal Service worker, he served in the National Guard and was a member of the Belle Rose Hunting Club. He is survived by his companion, Nora Giroir; parents, William Dupré Sr. and Lucie Mae Giroir Dupré; two brothers, Bobby Dupré and wife Alice, and Joey Dupré and companion Sherry; sister, Jackie Dugas and husband Johnny; nephew, Troy Dugas; three nieces, Stacey Landry and Robi and Chaney Dupré; four great-nephews and four great-nieces. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Monday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jules Catholic Church, Belle Rose, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Andrew Merrick, celebrant. Entombment in the church mausoleum. He was avid outdoorsman and gardener, a very talented artist and taxidermist. Condolences can be made at www.oursodonaldsonville.com.
