PAnews.com, Port Arthur, Texas

June 9, 2006

Engagements for Sunday, June 11, 2006


Andrea Marie Cessac,Brad Ashton Guidry

Cessac - Guidry

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cessac of Nederland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Marie Cessac to Brad Ashton Guidry. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guidry of Port Neches. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Nederland High School and graduated from Lamar State College Port Arthur in 2003. She is employed by Henry & Fuller Law Firm as a Legal Assistant. The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Nederland High School and graduated from Lamar University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. He is employed by EFSI. The couple plans to marry at 7:00 p.m. on September 9, 2006 at Hillcrest Baptist Church.



Brooke Erin Guidry, Clinton Todd Chambless

Guidry - Chambless

Mr. and Mrs. Kent M. Guidry of Orange, formerly of Groves, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Erin to Mr. Clinton Todd Chambless, son of Mrs. Debby Radcliff and Mr. and Mrs. Jaime J. Chambless. Brooke’s grandparents are Mrs. Hazel Guidry and the late Wilson J. Guidry, Mr. Earnest Procella and the late June Procella, and Mrs. Mary Roy and the late Louis G. Roy. Clint’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Pate and Mrs. Hazel Chambless and the late James Chambless. The prospective bride is a 1998 graduate of Port Neches - Groves High School and a 2002 graduate of Lamar Institute of Technology and holds an associate degree in radiology. She is employed as a MRI technologist with The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Nederland High School and graduated in 2001 from Lamar Institute of Technology. He holds an associates degree in process operating and is employed with BASF in Port Arthur. The couple plans to marry on July 29, 2006 at St. Charles Church in Nederland.



Jennifer Nicole Muñoz,Kendall Colby Richards

Muñoz - Richards

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Muñoz III of Groves, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nicole Muñoz to Kendall Colby Richards, son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Eugene Richards of Kingwood, Texas. The bride is a 1995 graduate of Port Neches - Groves High School and graduated from Lamar University, she holds a B.S. degree in Communication. She is employed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Iola High School and graduated from Tarleton State University, he holds a B.S. degree in Exercise & Sports Studies. He is employed by LISD. The couple plans to marry at 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2006 at First United Methodist Church of Groves.



Claudia Janette Benitez, Troy Allan Smith

Benitez-Smith Mr. and Mrs. Zequiel & Maria Benitez of Houston announce the engagement of their daughter, Claudia Janette Benitez to Troy Allan Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. David and Shirley Smith of Canyon Lake and formerly of Port Arthur. The bride is a 1995 graduate of Charles Milby Houston High School and graduated University of Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance. The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of PNG High School and graduated Texas A&M; - College Station. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. The couple plans to marry at 7:03p.m. on June 17th at Houston St. Celica Catholic Church.



Marsha Leigh Roccaforte, Robert “Jay” Kolb

Roccaforte - Kolb

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Roccaforte of Nederland announce the engagement of their daughter, Marsha Leigh Roccaforte to Robert “Jay” Kolb. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kolb of Mauriceville and Mr. and Mrs. Ceyril Paulus of Las Vegas. The Bride is a 1997 graduate of Nederland High School and graduated from Lamar University. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is the Assistant Branch Manager of Neches Federal Credit Union in Nederland. The Groom is a 1989 graduate of Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas. He also graduated Lamar University - Beaumont and the Commonwealth Institute of Mortuary Science - Houston. He holds two Associates Degrees, one in Computer Electronics and Robotics and one in Mortuary Science. He is employed as an Electrician with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and he is also a Texas State Licensed Mortician. The couple will marry at 7:00 p.m. on August 5th, 2006 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Nederland.