t. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, July 19, at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Philomena Marie James, 77, who passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Interment followed at St. Michael Cemetery.he is survived by her brothers, Curtis Sr. and Christopher James; and sisters, Helen Bourda, Mrs. Walter (Felicia) Mercier, Mrs. Alexander (Joanne) Pratt Jr., Mrs. Conrad (Myrtle) St. Julien Sr. and Mrs. Ed (Carmella) Marshall.he was preceded in death by her sisters, Anita, Carmen and Althea James; and brother, Elias James Jr. Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.