Matea "Marie" Rupard

Matea "Marie" Rupard, 80, of Biloxi died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in Biloxi. Marie was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1975. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Rupard, daughters, Verna Decino (Mark) Murray, Jeanette (Joseph) DeLorenzo, sisters, Lourdes Fuller, Delores Wilson, Pat Watson, Helen Gambert, Mercedes Decino, brothers, Arturo Decino and Romey Decino. Service will be Friday, October 24, 2008, 12:00 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church where friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment is in Biloxi National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Howard Avenue, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com