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Wilma Carriveau Obituary
Wilma Carriveau, age 97, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Ova and Bernice Nunez.
A devoted homemaker, Wilma dedicated her life to caring for others. She was the proud owner and operator of B&W Honey in Beaverton. From 1980 to 2019, Wilma was also a member of the Honeybee Stingers Band, which was founded by her and her husband Robert.
Wilma is survived by her sons: Basil (Lynn) Rummer, James (Mary) Rummer, and Lonnie (Sheree) Rummer; stepdaughters: Denise, Beverly, Debbie, and Jeanne; brother: Boyd Nunez; grandchildren: Tracy & Buck Gorges, Tesha & Scott McFarland, Alisa and Johnny Abshire, Basil Rummer III, Hardy, Lori, Julie, Sam, John, Monica, Melissa, Tonya, Jeremy, and Jamie Lee; as well as many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; sons: Daryl and Lowell; daughter: Darlene McDermont; and stepsons: Bobby, Patrick, and Michael Carriveau.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Beaverton. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com
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