Ernest Burford Ii

When God sends forth a spotless soul to learn the ways of the earth, A mother's love is waiting here; we call this wonder birth. When God calls home a tired soul, and stills a fitful breath, Love Divine is waiting there, This, too, is birth, not death. He was a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Hammond, he passed away on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at 10:40 a.m. at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was 24 years old. Visiting will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brodgon Lane, on Monday, Jan. 21, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Recitation of the rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Service conducted by the Rev. Jerry Martin. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his mother and stepfather, Shawna D. and Randy T. Rochon Sr., of Baton Rouge; his father and stepmother, Ernest A. and Benita Burford, of Dallas; maternal grandparents, Yvonne L. and Alvin Guerin Sr., of Baton Rouge; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Guerin, of Baton Rouge; a stepsister, Kayla Burford, of Dallas; four stepbrothers, Gavin Burford and Kyle Burford, both of Dallas, Ashley Rochon, of New Iberia and Randy T. Rochon Jr., of Lafayette; a stepniece, Rihanna Rochon, of Lafayette; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Ernestine Liggians; and maternal great-grandfather, Norman Guerin Sr. Honorary pallbearers are Alvin Guerin Sr., Alvin Guerin Jr., Kurt Guerin, Jeffrey Guerin, Gavin Burford, Larry Franklin, Bryce Guerin, Brandon Guerin, Anthony Smith, Kenneth Pierce, Ernest Rochon, O'Neal Rochon, Adolph Rochon, Mitchell Rochon, Lester Provost and Matthew Provost. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Memorial donations can be made to Parents and Friends Association of North Lakes Support and Services Center, 836 Winfield Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. Ernie truly cherished each day in his own unique way. He enjoyed music and football. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family. He lives on in the heart of his parents by leaving them with memories to last a lifetime. He touched the lives of so many and will be dearly missed. We thank everyone who made an impact on his life.

Visitation

St. Patrick Catholic Church
12424 Brogdon Lane
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, January 21, 2008
8:30 am 10:30 am

Service

St. Patrick Catholic Church
12424 Brogdon Lane
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, January 21, 2008
10:30 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

Parents and Friends Association of North Lakes Support and Services
836 Winfield Boulevard
Houma, LA  70360