Fr. Tremie, Manuel pass on the same day

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two natives of Ville Platte, who were both instrumental in their respective vocations, passed away on the same day. Fr. Gene Tremie, former pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and St. Joseph Church in Ville Platte from 2005 to 2011, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, at the age of 82. “Fr. Tremie was a model priest for us younger clergy,” said current pastor Fr. Tom…