HOTARD Francois George Hotard, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 8:00 am at Kenner Regional Hospital. Age 78. He was a Retired Electrician with GATX. A veteran Aviation Electrician's Mate Third Class in the United States Navy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Earline Hernandez Hotard; brother, Felix F. Hotard, sister, Betty Halfkespring; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Gaudin; and one grandson, George Gaudin. Preceded in death by: parents, Francois G. Hotard, Sr. and Robentine Minvieue; brothers: Daniel Hotard, Robert Hotard and Edmond Hotard; and sisters: Gertrude Hotard, Lucy Nevils and Denise Nevils. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan, LA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am from the church with Fr. Mon. Harry Bugler and Rev. Steve Aguillard officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Charles Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements under he direction of H. C. ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME IN NORCO, LA. The family invites you to share your thoughts and fond memories in the Guest Book at: www.mem.com. Published in The Times-Picayune on 2/25/2009 ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)