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Obituaries January, 2002 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  20 December 2004

JANUARY 2, 2002

Vivian M. Beary

• age 87, a native of Charleston, Miss., and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:18 p.m. Dec. 29, 2001
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• aunt of Polly Moak; and cousin of George Trusty
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Ned" D. Beary; and parents, George and Ethel Marshall
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Howard Celestin Breaux Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Bourg, who died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 31, 2001
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; visitation today and to funeral time at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Ida Mae Boudreaux Breaux of Bourg; father of Kella Breaux DeHabertmann and Deborah Picou Soudelier of Houma; step-father of Mrs. Claude (Brenda) Foret and Mrs. Arlene Kraemer, Jimmie Jr. and Gerald Bergeron, all of Houma; step-father-in-law of Darlene Bergeron of Houma; grandfather of Carla Soudelier Luke, Jeffery Jr. and William Soudelier; great-grandfather of Monique Luke, Brittany, Jeffery III, Alexis, Ashley, Summer and Justin Soudelier, Chea Trahan and Tyler Brignac; step-grandfather of Randy, Lynn and Craig Foret, Beth and Brent Bergeron, Tanya Gomez and Kellie Williams; and step-great-grandfather of Brandon and Brandy Gomez, Garret, Emma and Phillip Foret, Lexie Williams and Alyssa Mayet
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Grace Belanger Breaux; son, Howard Celestin Breaux Jr.; brothers, Hensley, Wilton, Hilton, Earl and Anthony Breaux; sisters, Mrs. Heba (Edna Mae) Bourg and Helen Trahan; and step-great-grandson, Brady Kreamer
• retired security guard for Pinkerton Security; member of the American Legion; served in the U.S. Army and Navy during World War II; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Marietta Carlos Chiasson

• age 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:23 a.m. Jan. 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Norman P. Chiasson; mother of Shane, Todd and Cherlyn Chiasson and Angela Sampey; and sister of Kirk, Allen, Gregory and Kenneth Carlos, Janet LeBouef, Debra Dufrene and Deanna LeCompte
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Iley and Gladys Falgout Carlos
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Shanna Marie Deloach

• age 19, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4:45 a.m. Dec. 29, 2001
• religious service held Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation Thursday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at the Matherne-Rogers Cemetery on Bayou Blue Route in Houma
• daughter of Jessie Lee and Jeanie Marie Pontiff Deloach; granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Deloach and Dudley Pontiff Sr.; and sister of Elizabeth Ann Deloach
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Deanie Pontiff
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Lottie Robertson Dorsey

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Dec. 28, 2001
• religious service held today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of Roy Dorsey Sr.; and mother of Roy Dorsey Jr. of Napoleonville, Frank Dorsey of Dorseyville, Horace and Wilson Dorsey, both of Donaldsonville and Rebecca Williams of Napoleonville
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Rebecca Robertson; sons, Lloyd and Raymond Dorsey; daughter, Rosetta Dorsey; and three sisters and seven brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Betty Pruitt Pitre

• age 65, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 30, 2001
• graveside service held Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1 in Houma; visitation to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma
• mother of Robert and Thomas Britt and Suzie LaJaunie; and sister of Buster, Charles and Glen Pruitt, Velma Allen and Marie O’Neal
• also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lois Landrum Pruitt
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

JANUARY 3, 2002

Vivian M. Beary

• age 87, a native of Charleston, Miss., and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:18 p.m. Dec. 28, 2001
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• niece of Polly Moak; and cousin of George Trusty
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Ned" D. Beary; and parents, George and Ethel Marshall
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Johnny Mitchell "Noonie" Matherne Jr.

• age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle who died Dec. 29, 2001
• memorial service held Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Beverly Acosta Matherne; father of Johnathan, Eric, Eleni and Macy Matherne, Tony Pontiff and Joseph Bergeron; brother of David, Ronnie and Michael Matherne, Sheila Rodrigue Angela Bergeron and Charlene Matherne, all of Houma, Donna Lynn Matherne Daigle of Bayou Blue, Lisa Luke of Dulac and Tammy Woods of Lillington, N.C.
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Johnny Mitchell Matherne Sr.
• Catholic; cook
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

JANUARY 4, 2002

Nellie Devillier Cantrelle

• age 57, a native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Larose who died at 1:58 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002
  mass of burial celebrated Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Murphy Anthony Jr. and Randy James Cantrelle; sister of Alvin H. Devillier Jr., Doris Bychurch, Linda Eschette, Jeanette Mutherman, Helen Galjour and Cathy Eddy
• also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy A. Cantrelle Sr.; parents, Alvin H. Sr. and Celeste Dupuis Devillier
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ursule Breaux Chauvin

• age 101, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002
• mss of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• mother of Henry Wilton and Malcolm J. Chauvin, Earline Arabie, Theresa Dufrene and Mary Walker; sister of Henry Breaux, Bertha Hauck, Odette Breaux and Elnora Theur
• also survived by 30 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William T. Chauvin; parents, Henry and Octavie Dalferes Breaux; son, Zenon Chauvin; and sisters, Annette Berthaut and Argentine Zeringue
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Thelma Lee Dillon

• age 79, a native of Opelousas and resident of Larose, who died Jan. 2, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Arthur Jr. and Richard Dillon, and Geraldine Williams of Thibodaux, Freddie, Wilbert and Brenda Dillon of Larose; sister of Wilma Lazard of Larose, Raymond Brooks of New Orleans, and Jimmy Brooks of Houston, Texas
• also survived by 31 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Dillon Sr., parents, Arthur Sr., and Elnora Brooks; sons, James Goings and David Dillon; daughters, Doris Tate, Delores Goings, and Elisa Mae Dillon; brothers, Arthur Jr., Joseph, Collins, and Sidney Brooks; and three sisters, Lucille Wilson, Ella Mae Washington, and Helen Armstrong
• member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John Eller

• age 59, a native of Chibrak, Hungary and resident of Thibodaux who died at 12:49 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Sandra Zeringue Eller; father of Janie Eller and Tammy Lindley; stepfather of Jaret and James Altom, Danny, Randy and Kerry Henderson, Paula Lyon, Debby Dirschweiler and Terian Chargois; brother of Frank, Joseph and Anton Eller and Anna Fett
• also survived by 19 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Janie Ruth Eller; parents, Anton and Anna Schmidt Eller; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Ivy
• served in the U.S. Air Force on the YF12A Interceptor and the SR-71 spy plane; owned and operated Fun Cars Auto Repair and Print Shop in Lewisville, Texas; hobbies were building and flying remote-controlled airplanes and restoring antique cars
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Jared Michael Hebert

• age 11, a native and resident of Cut Off who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• son of Huey P. Hebert Sr.; stepson of Peggy Boudreaux Hebert; brother of Huey P. Jr., Chad Paul and Wade Anthony Hebert; grandson of Norlie Orgeron
• preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Orgeron Hebert; grandparents, Freddie Sr. and Whitney and Evelyn Hebert
• student of Cut Off Elementary School
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Oscar "Sonny" Landry Jr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Belle Rose who died Dec. 28, 2001
• religious service held Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. James Cemetery in Belle Rose
• husband of Joyce Marva Reed Landry; father of Debra, Claudine and Jaquan Landry, all of Belle Rose; brother of Albertha McKee of Oakland, Calif., Gloria Landry of Baton Rouge, Elouise Reed, Edna August and Joyce Lee, all of Belle Rose, Wilfred Molden of Oakland, Oscar Landry II of Baton Rouge, Percy Landry of San Jose, Calif., Jean and Willard Landry, both of Belle Rose
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwina and Oscar Landry Sr.; and infant son, Oscar Landry
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Gladys Plaisance Lasseigne

• age 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who died at 2:56 a.m. Jan. 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Cleo "Caillou" Lasseigne; mother of Michael "Mike" Lasseigne, Inez Cantrelle, Diana Berthelot and Trudy Rangel; sister of Louis Plaisance Sr. and Rene "T-Bee" Plaisance and Elma Allemand
• also survived by 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillan and Emma Lee Plaisance; daughter, Josephine Lasseigne; brothers, Sidney and Albert Plaisance; sisters, Louise Rodrigue Dufrene, Eustina "T-Ya" Esponge Charpentier and Emily Pierce; and grandson, Murphy Kiff
• parishioner at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Brandon Paul Leonard

• age 16, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Spencer Leonard and Peggy Boudreaux Hebert; stepson of Huey Hebert Sr.; brother of Tina Ann Leonard; and grandson of Wonit and Alberta Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his brother, Bruce J. Leonard; and grandparents, Harry and Ethel Leonard
• student at South Lafourche High School
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Bruce Joseph Leonard

• age 15, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Spencer Leonard and Peggy Boudreaux Hebert; stepson of Huey Hebert Sr.; brother of Tina Ann Leonard; grandson of Wonit and Alberta Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Paul Leonard; and grandparents, Harry and Ethel Leonard
• member of South Lafourche ROTC and a student at South Lafourche High School
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Leonard Mills Jr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died Dec. 30, 2001
• religious service held Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Lee Ethel Mills; father of Larry Mills of donaldsonville, Brenda Mills of New Orleans and Gilda Pearley of Paincourtville; and brother of Melissa Nelson of Klotzville
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ivory Sr. and Claymonce Mills; brothers, Hayward, Ivory Jr., Adam, Benjamin and Herman Mills; sisters, Maggie Lee Jones, Rose Anna Brown and Shunna Mills; an infant daughter and a grandson
• retired employee of Dugas and LeBlanc Sugar Refinery
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Henry Michelle Mobley Jr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:55 p.m. Jan. 3, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off and to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Mable Billiot Mobley; father of Alan, Timmy, Jonathon and Jimmy Mobley, Emma Lois M. Dardar, Linda M. St. Pierre, Bonnie Mobley, Kathy M. Plaisance, Becky Mobley and Sarah M. Dion; and brother of Berline Guidry
• also survived by 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry M. Sr. and Notellia Soley Mobley; and half-brother, Leonard Billiot Sr.
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JANUARY 7, 2002

Carolyn Pitre Bertrand

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma who died at 11:05 p.m. Dec. 30, 2001
• memorial service held at a later date
• mother of John Bertrand of Denham Springs; sister of Lucy Bourg and Cyrus Pitre, both of Chauvin
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Larry Bertrand; parents, John and Aline Prosperie Pitre
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lance Muse Bradley

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 2, 2002
• graveside service was held today at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• son of Jircica Muse and Lance Bradley of Raceland; grandson of Laverne Muse of Raceland, John Lee Muse of Connecticut and Debra Bradley Wheaton of Raceland; and great-grandson of Mary Le Poindexter of Raceland and William Miller of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Leamon Willie
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Felma Bourg Carlos

• age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma who died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 4, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• mother of Randolph Jr., Gerald, and Bertrand Carlos, Barbara Whitney and Mona Pellegrin, all of Houma; sister of Wilma Blouin of Baton Rouge, Osie Boudreaux and Todel Luft of Raceland
• also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Carlos Sr.; parents, Ferdinand Sr. and Jeanette Guichet Bourg; and brother, Ferdinand Bourg Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Josephine Touchard Dufrene

• age 95, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland who died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Terry J. and Roland A. Dufrene and Earline Gaudet
• also survived by 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Dufrene; parents, Felix and Lucia Matherne Touchard; and brothers, Felix F. and Roy M. Touchard
• member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Clonise D. Dupre

• age 88, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes who died at 2 p.m. Jan. 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chenes; visitation today at the Pointe-aux-chenes Fire Station and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Harmon, Sherwin, Everard and Archie Dupre, Janise D. Blanchard and Mona D. Bourg; and sister of Ola D. Hotard
• also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, David J. Dupre; parents, Dema and Bridget Ledet Dupre; brothers, Filmore, Ernest, Phillip, Pierre "Peter" and Paul Dupre; sisters, Victoria D. LeBouef, Emma D. LeBouef, Bernice D. LeBouef, Laura D. Naquin, Cornelia D. Millan and Emily D. LeBouef
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Guy W. Duplantis Sr.

• age 50, a native of Houma and resident of Mannassas, Va., who died at 5 p.m. Jan. 2, 2002
• funeral times were pending
• son of Doris C. Duplantis; father of Guy W. Duplantis Jr., Tina Richards and Brandi Porche; brother of Thomas Duplantis Jr., Keith A. Duplantis and Gayle LeBouef
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Thomas M. Duplantis Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ferdinand "Ferdie" Nicholas Folse

• age 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Adam and Ernest Folse and Dorothy F. Chiasson; and brother of Louis and O’neil Folse and Viola F. Tregre
• also survived by eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Olena Falgoust Folse; parents, Alexander and Seraphine Matherne Folse; brothers, Harris, Early, Oledo, Clarence and Elphege Folse; sisters, Eunice F. Stein, Vinia F. Tregre and Cleonie F. Dempster; and great-grandson, Michael Folse
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Cyril White Tullis Hellier

• age 88, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, who died at 8:10 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Harry F., John T., Cyril A. and Libbye A Hellier, all of Houma
• also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Hellier Sr.; parents, Jacob and Sarah Fincher Tullis; son, David B. Hellier Sr., brother, Lynwood Tullis; and sisters, Viola T. Love, Neva T. Babin, Saadi Tullis and Evelyn Tullis
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Walter "T. Y." J. Lirette

• age 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; burial was at the church cemetery
• father of Junior Lee and Rouline Lirette and Bernita L. Thibodaux; and brother of Conrad and Randolph Lirette, Viola L. Pellegrin and Beatrice L. Blanchard
• also survived by 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Louella Soudelier Lirette; parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette; son, Stuart Lirette; brothers, Edward, Albert Jr., Wiley and Wilton Lirette; sisters, Olivia Hebert and Laterina Domangue; and one grandson and one great-granddaughter
• past member of the Holy Name Society; commercial fisherman and was retired from Delta Iron Works
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Hector "Hec" Xavier Santoy

• age 67, a native of Laredo, Texas and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3:35 p.m. Jan. 3, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home
• husband of Janet LeBoeuf Santoy; father of Victor Santoy, Renee S. Granier, Lanette S. Hetrick and Yvette S. Strong; brother Thomas "Tom" Jr. and John Santoy, Cecilia Rolande, Ida Valdez and Judy Ramle
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Julietta Rubiery Santoy Dietz; brother, Joseph Santoy, and sister, Lamar S. Johnson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Gloria Pellegrin Sevin

• age 48, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 11 a.m. Jan. 3, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at the K. C. Hall in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the hall; burial at Dugas Cemetery in Montegut
• mother of Richard, Howard, Terry and Maggie Sevin; and sister of Chris Pellegrin, Audrey Hebert, Charlene Deograciaus, Judy Toups and Lisa Pellegrin
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ephie Sevin; parents, Howard and Edna Blanchard Pellegrin; and brothers, Richard and Junior Pellegrin
• Catholic and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Nobie Vedros Delise Talbot

• age 96, a native and resident of Labadieville who died Jan. 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Anthony J. Jr. and Lionel Delise and Shirley Delise Delaune; sister of Lloyd Vedros and Golden LeBoeuf
• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony Delise; second husband, Laurent Talbot; parents, Charles and Anastasie Labiche Vedros; granddaughter, Kathleen Delise; daughters, Lucille Delise Howard and Ruth Delise Benoit; seven brothers and two sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Irene Webb Thibodeaux

• age 80, a native of Many and resident of Schriever, who died Jan. 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• mother of Dollie Thibodeaux and Sandy T. Legendre
• also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy P. Thibodeaux; parents, Emmet L. Webb and Ida O. Tramel; and sister, Elouise Chandler
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Mary Tom Ludeau Tingle

• age 84, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Houma, who died at 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 2002
• graveside service was held today at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge
• mother of Michael Tingle of Houma, Richard Tingle of Cheneyville and Thomas Tingle of Atlanta, Ga., and sister of Marjorie Puckett of Lake Charles, Dorothy Highers of Alexandria and Verna Padgett of Baton Rouge
• also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Caston Tingle; parents, Regile and Hermance Soileau Ludeau of Ville Platte; and brother, Paul H. Ludeau of Alexandria
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Charles Aaron Whipple

• age 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kilgore, Texas, who died Jan. 4, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the King Catholic Church; burial was at Danville Cemetery
• husband of Patsy Whipple of Kilgore; father of Marcia Dean of Kilgore, Mark Whipple of Katy, Texas, Myra Johnson of Victoria, Texas, and Maurice Whipple of Kilgore; brother of Irene Tabor and Maurine Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and brother, Maurice Whipple Jr. of Metairie
• also survived by 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore, Texas

Catherine Grueser Wince

• age 88, a native of Pomeroy, Ohio, and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Carroll Wince
• also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Orien Wince; parents, Aloysuis and Catherine Moore Grueser; three brothers and one sister
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 83; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland

 

JANUARY 8, 2002

no obituaries posted

 

JANUARY 9, 2002

Michael R. Burchell

• age 49, a native of Trenton, N.J. and resident of Gray who died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 6, 2002
• memorial service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to service time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• husband of Julia Verret Burchell of Gray; father of James R. Dugas III, Louis A. James and Kayla M. Burchell, all of Gray; and brother of David Burchell of Trenton, N.J.
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Marie Reagon Burchell; and brother, Thomas Burchell
• served in the U.S. Air Force; an exotic animal handler with Great Adverture Safari Park in New Jersey; retired from McDermott

Alberta "Ninnie" Fletcher Coulon

• age 92, a resident and native of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 5, 2002
• religious service was held today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Earl Coulon Jr. and Elnora Coulon Mack, both of Thibodaux; aunt of Gladys Carter of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Charles Mack Sr. and Audrey Brown Coulon, both of Thibodaux
• also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Coulon Sr.; parents, Arthur and Celina Fletcher; sister, Velma Fletcher; and brothers, Lawrence and Ernest Fletcher
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Stanley Edward LeBlanc

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 6:40 a.m. Jan. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Mae Duplantis LeBlanc of Houma; father of John Wayne LeBlanc, Bernard "Benny" LeBlanc, Joy Rogers, Elizabeth "Liz" Dugas and Retta Babin; brother of Mae McGartline; half-brother of Marie Burthorne and Millie Parfait, both of Houma, Margie Nall of Kentucky, Stella McConnell, Janet Childers, Marie Hebert and Helen Dean of Metairie
• also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Leona Adams LeBlanc; brothers, Earl J. Sr. and Robert LeBlanc; and half-sister, Mable LeBlanc
• retired truck driver for Butane Gas Company, having worked for 55 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Ralph Stephen Savoie

• age 80, a native and resident of Des Allemands who died at 4:18 a.m. Jan. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Marian Cantrelle Savoie; brother of Clair Schaubhut, Marian S. Clement and Miranda S. Hicks; and brother of Loretta Vial and Geneva Rogers
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Corbett P. and Sidonia Dufrene Savoie; and brothers, Clarence Sr. and Warren L. Savoie
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Addition

In addition to the information on the Jan. 7 death notice for Catherine Wince, she was also a member of Msgr. Carroll A. Badeaux Kaycee Auxiliary of Lockport, the Holy Savior Altar Society and the Holy Savior Holy Name Society.

 

JANUARY 10, 2002

Jake Danny Boughamer

• infant, of Cut Off, who died Jan. 8, 2002
• graveside service Saturday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• son of Robert "T-Bob" Jr. and Tabby Rousse Boughamer; brother of Alex Robert Boughamer; grandson of Margaret Boughamer, Danny and Carol Duet Rousse; and great-grandson of Bessie St. Germain Kiff
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Patty Collins Boughamer Sr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Roberta Redmond Comardelle

• age 40, a native of Grand Junction, Co., and resident of St. Rose, who died at 10:24 a.m. Jan 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Randy Comardelle; mother of Brandi Comardelle; and sister of Kim Collinsworth
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dr. Francis Bernard Ducasse

• age 90, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:42 p.m. Jan. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in New Orleans; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans
• father of Edward Bernard Ducasse of Metairie and Francis Ducasse Clements of Thibodaux
• also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Shuff Ducasse; and parents, A. Louis and Martha Maestri Ducasse
• served in the U.S. Army; self-employed dentist
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home of Metairie

Victoria S. Lewis

• native of Chackbay and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 5, 2002
• funeral service held Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; visual at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in New Orleans Friday
• mother of Ellis Raymond Lewis of Eldorado, Ark., sister of Edward Shanklin of New Orleans and Lucy Ramson of New Orleans
• also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Joseph Lewis; parents, Thomas and Oella Shanklin; brothers, Lester, Thomas, Henry and Edison Shanklin; and grandson, Raymond Lewis Jr.
• Boissiere-Labat Family Funeral Service of New Orleans

George Henry Starks Sr.

• age 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of George H. Starks Jr. of Orlando, Florida and Tiffany Lynn Starks of Thibodaux; brother of James Starks, Donald Starks, Delores Jones, and Alice Keller of Thibodaux; Carolyn Davis, Gladys Keyes, and Connie Carter of Labadieville, Ronald Starks, and Jo Ann Walker of New Orleans, and Margarette Domino of Baton Rouge
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Delores R. Starks; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Starks; brother, Norman Starks, and sister, Brenda Young
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church; retired U.S. Army Veteran; hobbies included fishing and sports
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 11, 2002

Jake Danny Boughamer

• infant, of Cut Off, who died Jan. 8, 2002
• graveside service held Saturday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• son of Robert "T-Bob" Jr. and Tabby Rousse Boughamer; brother of Alex Robert Boughamer; grandson of Margaret Boughamer, Danny and Carol Duet Rousse; and great-grandson of Bessie St. Germain Kiff
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Patty Collins Boughamer Sr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Roberta Redmond Comardelle

• age 40, a native of Grand Junction, Co., and resident of St. Rose, who died at 10:24 a.m. Jan 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Randy Comardelle; mother of Brandi Comardelle; and sister of Kim Collinsworth
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dr. Francis Bernard Ducasse

• age 90, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died at 11:42 p.m. Jan. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in New Orleans; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans
• father of Edward Bernard Ducasse of Metairie and Francis Ducasse Clements of Thibodaux
• also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Shuff Ducasse; and parents, A. Louis and Martha Maestri Ducasse
• served in the U.S. Army; self-employed dentist
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home of Metairie

Victoria S. Lewis

• native of Chackbay and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 5, 2002
• funeral service held Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; visual at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in New Orleans Friday
• mother of Ellis Raymond Lewis of Eldorado, Ark., sister of Edward Shanklin of New Orleans and Lucy Ramson of New Orleans
• also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Joseph Lewis; parents, Thomas and Oella Shanklin; brothers, Lester, Thomas, Henry and Edison Shanklin; and grandson, Raymond Lewis Jr.
• Boissiere-Labat Family Funeral Service of New Orleans

George Henry Starks Sr.

• age 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of George H. Starks Jr. of Orlando, Florida and Tiffany Lynn Starks of Thibodaux; brother of James Starks, Donald Starks, Delores Jones, and Alice Keller of Thibodaux; Carolyn Davis, Gladys Keyes, and Connie Carter of Labadieville, Ronald Starks, and Jo Ann Walker of New Orleans, and Margarette Domino of Baton Rouge
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Delores R. Starks; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Starks; brother, Norman Starks, and sister, Brenda Young
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church; retired U.S. Army Veteran. His hobbies included fishing and sports
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 14, 2002

Esther Belteau Breaux

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died at 3 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• mother of Bobby Breaux, Ellen Babin and Jane Bourgeois; and sister of Dorothy Mae Belteau
• also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland P. Breaux; parents, Arthur and Julia Daigle Belteau; brothers, Clarence and Van Eugene Belteau; and great-granddaughter, Kristen A. LeBouef
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Leola Ougel Brossette

• age 74, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano who died at 5:50 p.m. Jan. 12, 2002
• religious service was held today at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow; burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• wife of Wilburn Brossette; mother of Ernest Jr., Darrell and Francis Richoux; stepmother of Wayne Brossette, Beverly Hogue and Debra Lathrop; and sister of Geraldine O. Ledet and Audrey O. Callahan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lena Duplantis Ougel; son, Michael Richoux; and sister, Egnora Verdin
• member of United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Effie Mae Himel Bourgeois Deroche

• age 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 10, 2002
• memorial service held Tuesday at Valentine Baptist Mission in Lockport
• mother of Glenda Sapia and Donald "Possum" Bourgois, devoted friend of John Osorio; mother-in-law of George "Sap" Sapia; grandmother of Glenn Sapia, Travis Bourgois, Greg Sapia, Derek Hebert and Keyla Bourgeois; and great-grandmother of Christian LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae Himel; first husband, Clifton Bourgois; second husband, Norris Deroche; brother, Preston Himel; and sister, Linda Himel

Irma Luke Trahan Buodreaux Dupre

• age 86, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma who died at 2:56 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002
• mss of burial celebrated Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• mother of Jerry J. Boudreaux of Houma, Betty Naquin of Bourg, Florence Lirette and Josephine Breaux of Houma; stepmother of Nelson Dupre and Rita Daigle of Houma; mother-in-law of Christine Boudreaux, Donald Naquin, Faquard Lirette and Raleigh Breaux; and step-mother-in-law of John Daigle
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Allen Trahan; second husband, Nolan J. Boudreaux; third husband, Paul B. Dupre; parents, Alcide and Josephine Henry Luke; daughter, Adeline Agnes Trahan; granddaughter, Patrice Dumont; brothers, Franklin "Frank" and Sylvester "Vess" Luke; and sisters, Azalie Callahan, Lillian Dehart, Bridget Dehart, Emma Boudreaux, Eunice Boudoin and Evelina Duplantis
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Howard John Gautreaux

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Belle Chase, who died at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 12, 2001
• graveside service held Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• brother of Robert, Roland, Camille, Hayes and Reuben Gautreaux and Frances G. Authement, all of Houma, and Golden Gautreaux of West Monroe
• preceded in death by his parents, Golden "Chuck" Sr. and Rosadell Chaisson Gautreaux; and brothers, Murphy, Michael and Simon "Pewee" Gautreaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dr. K. Thomas "Tommy" Haydel

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 11:52 a.m. Jan. 11, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• husband of Bonnie Louise Barnhill Haydel; father of Thomas Gregory, Kenneth Bryan, Mark Allen, James Christopher, Alison Crane and Kelly Leffingwell; father-in-law of Stacey, Brigitte and Tammie Haydel, Allen Crane and Tommy Leffingwell; brother of Dr. K. Gerald "Jerry" Haydel, Ronald "Ronnie" Haydel, Dr. Robert "Bobby" Haydel, Dr. Richard "Dicky" Haydel, Judith "Judy" Henneberger, Kathleen "Kathy" M. Haydel, Patricia "Patty" Haydel and Margaret "Peggy" Estes; grandfather of Seth Thomas, Mark Adam, Hunter Thomas, Ian Christopher, Autumn Marie, Steven Thomas, and Emelie Grace Haydel, Lauren Elise Marie, Kaitlin Alison and Erin Alison Crane, Parker Steven and Peyton Thomas Leffingwell
• preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Henry Lawrence Sr. and Judith Ayme Haydel; son, Lester Steven Haydel; brother, Henry Lawrence Haydel Jr.; and sister, Betty Jean Fakier
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Kenneth L. Lane

• age 76, a resident of Gamaliel, Ark., who died Jan. 11, 2002
• funeral service held Tuesday at the College and North Street Church of Christ in Mountain Home, Ark.; burial at the Bean Cemetery in Gamaliel
• husband of Kelsa Lane; father of Jim, Mark, Kerry, Kevin, and Curtis Lane, Joyce Rhoads, Tina Crawford and Toni Callais; brother of Geneva Watkins, Wanda Sessen, Jerry Bilyeu, June Scott
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl Lane; and sisters, Wilma Talburt and Donna Martin
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served in the European Theater, 80th Division in the 319 Infantry Regiment; awarded the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars; pipe fitter for the Brown and Root Construction Company; moved back to Gamaliel in 1970 from Lockport; enjoyed making jewelry, belt buckles and knives; member of the College and North Street Church of Christ
• Roller Funeral Home of Little Rock, Ark.

Jacquelyn LeBoeuf

• infant, of Houma, who died Jan. 11, 2002
• graveside service was held today at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• daughter of Catina LeBoeuf and Jason Olivier; and sister of Jerry Jr., Kyle and Dakota LeBoeuf and Kimberly Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Luther Ray Morehouse

• age 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Slidell who died Jan. 11, 2002
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• father of Luther Comardelle, Sandy Morehouse, Connie M. Poche and Sissie Stubenrauch
• also survived by 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Selina Comardelle Morehouse; parents, Leon and Lucille Winingham Morehouse; brothes, James and George Morehouse; and sisters, Mildred Guidry and Mazie Graff
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Michael L. Oncale Sr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:42 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Nancy Chiasson Oncale; son of L.J. and Pearl Guillot Oncale; father of Michael L. Oncale Jr. and Christine Oncale; brother of Linda O. Gros; and grandfather of Luke Oncale
• Oncale joined the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department with Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1 in 1968; served as 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., and Captain; served his company as fire board member in 1984 and 1985; served as 2nd assistant chief of the department from 1978-80; served as chief of the department from 1986-94; in 1979 he organized and started the rescue squad and served as chief of rescue from 1979-86; was serving was a rescue squad member, fire board representative for Fire Co. No. 1, and his first term as fire board president
• received the Jaycee’s award for Outstanding Young Man in 1979 and Outstanding Fireman in 1982; received the Honorary Chief Award in 1981 and the Francis Prejean Memorial Award in 1985; received the Chief for Life Award in 1993
• served as Thibodaux city councilman from 1982-94; member of the Lafourche Parish Fire Chiefs Association, Louisiana State Firemans Association, Woodmen of the World and Knights of Columbus
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Cedonia Woodfox Shelby

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:50 p.m. Jan. 10, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Benevolent Society Cemetery at Brooklyn
• mother of James Shelby Jr., Gene Shelby Sr., and Shirley Turner of Raceland, Ola Mae Thomas of Thibodaux, Margery Every, Rutha Mae Triggs, Beatrice Shelby, Doris Davalos, and Betty Shelby of New Orleans; and sister of Marcelin Folse Jr., Lilus Folse, and Leonard "Lemon" Folse of Thibodaux, and Eddie Folse Sr., and Nolan Folse Sr. of Raceland
• also survived by 41 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Shelby Sr.; parents, Mitchell and Ida Woodfox; brothers Aubrey and Joseph Folse, and sisters, Celestine and Viola Folse
• member of Bell Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board, she was also a member of the Benevolent Society. Her hobbies included quilting, and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Francisco Valdes

• age 79, a native of Vertintes, Cuba and resident of Houma who died at 5 p.m. Jan. 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Rosina Ruiz Valdes; father of John Sr. and Ricardo "Ricky" Valdes and Elba Matherne; and brother of Luis Valdes and Adolfina Yzaguirre
• also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Adolfina Valdes; and brother, Oscar Valdes
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; retired employee of Southdown Sugars
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Roy Joseph Walker

• age 65, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 3:17 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• husband of Lois Toups Walker; father of Debra Perillioux and Dawn Walker; and brother of George and Russell Walker, Bernice Blanchard and Lucille Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Lydia Loupe Walker; brothers, Wilton and Clifton Walker; and sisters, Doris Blanchard and Tessie Chauvin
• retired employee of the Town of Lockport
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 15, 2002

Mary Hazel Rainey Cagle

• age 91, a native of Athens, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 14, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, Miss; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Cagle’s Crossroads Cemetery in Dublin, Miss.
• mother of David R. Cagle of Thibodaux
• also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Hodge Cagle; parents, George W. and Elizabeth Fudge Rainey; son, Tom Herbert Cagle; daughter, Martha Nell Cagle Collins; brothers, Herbert, Benny Lee and Leslie Rainey; and grandson, Roy Collins
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements

Mary "Albiana" Pellegrin Chaisson

• age 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma who died at 3:05 a.m. Jan. 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• sister of Armond and Roy Pellegrin, Rita Bergeron and Joyce Cox, all of Houma and Brunella Crochet of Biloxi, Miss.
• also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Cusey" Chaisson; parents, Edward and Cornelia Chaisson Pellegrin; daughter, Madeline Poston; and brother, Edward Pellegrin Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Mabel Pellegrin Ledet

• age 85, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Elwood Ledet of San Angelo, Texas; sister of Johnny, Raymond and Hurstman Pellegrin, Nolina Plaisance and Mary D. Olivier
• also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Camille Ledet; parents, Oville and Leona Bailleaux Pellegrin; sons, Jason Anthony and Otis Paul Ledet; and sister, Ethel Pellegrin
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Aldrick "Peanut" Charles Lee

• age 28, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m Jan. 10, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Betty L. Singleton; stepson of Lores Singleton of Thibodaux; brother of Kentrell Steward of Thibodaux; and grandson of Mildred Lee Williams of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his brother, Kendrick Jovan Steward
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nita Leonard Naquin

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:10 a.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of O’Neil Naquin; mother of Barry Naquin, Beverly Rodrigue, Louisa Tregre and Mollie Gros; and sister of Norman and Wilton "Tony" Leonard and Marie Adams
• also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Louisa Benoit Leonard; brothers, Walter, John "Johnny", Eves, Joseph Jr. and Amos Leonard; sisters, Bridget Thibodaux and Mae Mathis; and granddaughter, Jenny Tregre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Estelle T. Pittman

• age 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Harahan, who died Jan. 13, 2002
• funeral mass celebrated Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• wife of J.C. Pittman; mother of Sandra Hays of Kenner, Judy Gaudin of Raleigh, N.C., Carolyn Labruzzo of New Orleans, Nancy Morrow of Jacksonville, Fla., John Pittman of Denver, Colo. and Dan Pittman of Chalmette; sister of Mildred Marcelle of Lockport, Dorothy McKerral and Shirley Authement, both of Thibodaux, Theresa Toups of Raceland and Ruth Monsour of Jackson, Miss.
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her brothers, Roland Toups of Houma and L.M. Toups of Thibodaux; and sister, Myrtle Ayo of Thibodaux
• recently celebrated her 62nd wedding anniversary
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Metairie

 

JANUARY 16, 2002

Lela Alleman Brignac

• age 94, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:20 a.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• mother of Robert Brignac of Houma and Betty B. Robert of Cut Off; and sister of Minnie A. Ledet of Metairie
• also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Essie Joseph "Red" Brignac; parents, Robert and Minnie Chauvin Alleman; son, Paul Brignac; brother, Francis Alleman; and sisters, Dalla Chaisson, Mae A. Nettleton and Ruby Cecile Alleman
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Carolyn Fonseca Daigle

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:07 a.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• wife of David Daigle; daughter of Sherry Gautreaux Loupe; mother of Melanie Angel Daigle St. Pe; mother-in-law of Kevin St. Pe
• preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Fonseca; grandparents, Lawrence and Ruby Gautreaux and Jules and Nora Bourgeois Fonseca Roberts
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. She was a member of the Krewe of Aphrodite
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Maynita Blanchard Foret

• age 81, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Beverly Foret Delise and Barbara Foret Clement; mother-in-law of Lionel Delise and Clinton "C.J." Clement
• also survived by five sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney S. Foret; parents, Edward J. and Maggie Landry Blanchard; brother, Edward J. Blanchard Jr.; sister, Margie Blanchard Hebert; and granddaughter, Kathleen Ann Delise
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Joseph C. Guidroz Sr.

• age 69, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Lorina Borne Guidroz; father of Joseph Jr., Mark, Janet, Penny and Kathy Guidroz, Kim Jambon, Tammy Curole and Robin Adams; and brother of Edward Guidroz Sr., Rita Allemand, Daisy Mae Grabert, Ida Mae Chiasson, Margie St. Pierre and Marie Breaux
• also survived by 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Aimie Naquin Guidroz; and sister Lillian Allemand
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society; 4th degree Knight of Columbus; also a former member of Our Lady of the Sea Council 3150
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Madge Comeau Martinez

• age 55, a native and resident of New Orleans who died Jan. 14, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Metairie
• mother of Ellen LeBouef, Kara Bachman, Merol Wells and Andre’ Martinez
• also survived by three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Marie Bokenfohr Comeau
• active in the Family Life Apostolate, a recipient of the St. Louis Medallion, a former co-president of the Little Woods PTA and a published freelance writer in several publications
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Azema "Zam" Dempster Tregle

• age 68, a native and resident of Kraemer who died Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Louis Onezime Dempster; mother of Beronie Louis, Diane Lynn and Edwina Marie Tregle and Deborah Tregle Tauzin; and sister of Callen, Alton, Jessie and Darrell Dempster, Carrie Loupe, Linda Larousse and Beverly Poynter
• also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. Tregle; mother, Odette Cortez Dempster; and brother, Steven Paul Dempster
• parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, liturgy committee and was a eucharistic minister. She enjoyed decorating the church; original owner of Zam’s Swamp Tours and Zam’s Gift Shop
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 17, 2002

Madge Comeau Martinez

• age 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 14, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Metairie
• wife of Alvin J. "Al" Martinez; mother of Ellen LeBouef, Kara Bachman, Merol Wells and Andre’ Martinez
• also survived by three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Marie Bokenfohr Comeau
• active in the Family Life Apostolate, a recipient of the St. Louis Medallion, a former co-president of the Little Woods PTA and a published freelance writer in several publications
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Robert Joseph Schexnayder Sr.

• age 99, a native and resident of Vacherie who died Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• father of Stella Hartenstein, Hilda Simon, Frances Constant, Alice Waguespack, Shirley Goben, Robert Jr. and Richard Schexnayder; and brother of Ethel Simon and Laurence Atkinson
• also survived by 25 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelie Rome Schexnayder; parents, Philadelph and Evela Borne Schexnayder; brothers, Edgar, Amedee, Edward and Francis Schexnayder; sister, Cecile S. Barker; and one grandchild
• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Sally Gaudet Stan

• age 81, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Gail Wardlow of Marrero; sister of Stanley Gaudet of Larose and Ambrose Gaudet of Lockport
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy J. Stan; parents, Ambrose and Josephine Callahan Gaudet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JANUARY 18, 2002

Rose Gravois Abadie

• age 94, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 1:35 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at the church hall; burial at the church mausoleum
• mother of Ozane Jr. and Ted Abadie, Madieliene Lassare, Clothilde Hymel and Judith Kliebert, all of Vacherie, Rose Ann Mire of Destrahan, Vickie Schexnayder of Donaldsonville, Nancy Benoit of Chackbay, Jeanie Clemente and Antoinette Abadie of Gramercy and Kenneth Abadie of Gonzales; and sister of Louis Theodore "Teddy" Gravois of St. James and Wilford Gravois of New Orleans
• also survived by 48 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ozane E. Abadie; parents, Theodore Louis and Clothilde Rodrigue Gravois; daughter, Marguerite Labat; sons, Harold and Nolan Abadie; sister, Maude Waguespack; brothers, Dennis, Henry, Leo, Stan, Gaston, Ernest, Edgar and Claude Gravois; and two grandchildren
• homemaker
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Lorvenia Lee Melancon Bourgeois

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose who died at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation today and at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Edless, Paul and Edward Bourgeois and Jeanette Dufrene; stepmother of Eugene Bourgeois, Delores Mobley, Catherine Bourg, Betty Terrebonne and Regina Burns; sister of Hennessy Lee Jr., Julia Naquin, Norma Billiot, Dora Mae Rebstock and Louverda Bourgeois
• also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Jackson Melancon; second husband, Joe Bourgois; parents, Hennessy and Philonise Crosby Lee; daughter, Sylvia Melancon; stepdaughter, Barbara Dardar; brothers, Paul and Norman Lee; and sisters, Virginia Chouest Arceneaux, Eviola Matherne, Clovisia Guidry and Julie Lee
• Catholic; hobbies were crafts and cooking
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ronnie James Brazan

• age 23, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, who died at 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Gaspard and Peggy Hotard Brazan; and brother of Brookes Brazan
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Olinie Lasserre Brazan and Melancent and Edith Cortez Hotard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dr. Nelson A. Cox Sr.

• age 89, a native of Burnside and resident of Napoelonville who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Dr. Nelson A. Jr., Ronald D., Wayne G. Sr. and Conrad P. Cox
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Alma Breaux Cox of Napoleonville; parents, George W. and Rose Letulle Cox; brothers, George, Brent, Morris and Lewis Cox; and sisters, Ora Harper, Victoria Mitchell, Carrie Cox and Nemea Barrow
• graduated from Donaldsonville High School as valedictorian in 1929, LSU Medical School in 1936 and in general surgery in 1939; practiced medicine in Independence and Donaldsonville and moved to Napoleonville, opening his office in 1942; elected as a Fellow in the American College of Surgery in 1958; coroner of Assumption Parish in 1979 and was the oldest active coroner in the United States until his retirement in 2001
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lou Ann Thibodeaux Kibodeaux

• age 50, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• devoted friend of Donald Rodrigue; survived by her daughter Shellie Kibodeaux and her fiance’, Jay Gauthier Jr.; sister of Lindy, Donald, Carroll, Earl, Richard, Clerfe Jr. and Rudolph Thibodaux, Audrey Breaux, Peggy Marcantell, Sally Dugas, Lois Chatagnier, Alice Reulet, Barbara Thibodeaux and Sandra Reulet; and grandmother of Jalynn Gauthier
• preceded in death by her parents, Clerfe Sr. and Irene Morvant Thibodeaux; sister, Jane LeBlanc; and an infant brother
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Bobby Ray Leonard

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; rosary said today at the funeral home; burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• son of Evelyn Exnicious Leonard of Houma; father of Johhny Ray Leonard of Gray, David Leonard of Baton Rouge and Amy Leonard Matherne of Alexandria; and brother of Jeannette Leonard Bourgeois, Betty Jean Leonard Porche of Houma and Mary Linda Leonard Arceneaux of Bayou Blue
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Constrantiche Leonard; and father, Leonce Daniel Leonard
• retired motel manager of the Sugar Bowl Motel; U. S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Edith Mae Johnson Marts

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 14, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• former wife of Sidney Marts Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Sidney Marts "Moss Man" Jr., of New Orleans, Denise Marts Ayrow, and Germaine "Pam" Marts of Orlando, Florida, Clarice J. Marts, and Shelley Marts of Thibodaux; and sister of Mary L. Higgins of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
• also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Junius Jr. and Augustine Robertson Johnson; grandparents, George and Florida Robertson, and Junius Sr. and Edith Dickerson Johnson
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; hobbies included shopping and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Wesley Nixon III

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, who died Jan. 11, 2002
• religious service held today at Residence Baptist Church in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the church; dismissal held Saturday at the church; burial at the St. John Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Pearl Sadie Nixon of Chauvin; former husband of Omelia Smith of Chauvin; father of Wesley Nixon IV, Herman Carvin Nixon, Albert C. Nixon, Joyce N. Williams, and Alice N. White, all of Houma, Delores Nixon Holiday, and Jerry Lee Nixon of Chauvin, and Rosalie S. Williams of Spring Valley, New York
• also survived by 44 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Sr. and Elizabeth Sims Nixon; daughter, Ellen N. Jones; brothers, Northern, Issac, Wesley Jr. and Leroy Nixon; sisters, Gertrude N. Johnson, Octavia N. Bennett, Louise N. Williams, Elizabeth N. Pitre, Rosadale N. Robinson, Mordrige Sharlhorne, and Beatrice N. Williams
• member of Residence Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

William Miller Pollock

• age 86, a native of Arkansas City, Kan., and resident of Houston, Texas, who died Jan. 11, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• father of William "B.J." Pollock Jr., John F. Pollock, Georgia M. Lesch and Irene L. Pence, all of Houston
• also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Frank Pollock and Irene Pollock Hughes; and sister, Geraldine Pollock
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lynn Johnson Reed

• age 48, a native of Labadieville and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Jan. 15, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Kendra and Carl Michael Reed Jr., both of Baton Rouge, daughter of Annie Mae Johnson of Labadieville, sister of Lenoil, Kernell, Wayne, Ronald and Annie Marie Johnson, all of Labadieville, and Whitaker Johnson of Thibodaux, former wife of Carl Michael Reed Sr., and daughter-in-law of Clarence and Gertrude Reed of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her father, Sam Johnson; sisters, Denoise Sheffie and Alice Johnson; and brothers, Ernest and Lester Johnson
• former food service employee with the East Baton Rouge School Board and an employee of JCPenney
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Harry Lloyd Tunson Sr.

• age 59, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died Jan. 8, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Helena Daniels Tunson of New Orleans; father of Harry Jr. and Terry Tunson of New Orleans; and brother of Myrtle Robertson and Earl Tunson Sr. of Napoleonville and Annie Mae Patterson of New Orleans
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Donald Tunson and Annie Sharret; daughter, Terrell Tunson; and sister, Ora Lee Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JANUARY 21, 2002

Hannah Grace Beadle

• infant, of Des Allemands, who died at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2002
• graveside service was held Sunday at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• daughter of Shawn Michael and Pamela Graves Beadle; and sister of Taylor Beadle
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements

George "Blackie" Harold Becnel Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Alice Falgoust Becnel; father of George Jr. and Ralph Becnel and Cathleen Richard; and father-in-law of Henrietta Becnel and Russell Richard
• also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ulric and Therese Stein Becnel; brothers, Clifford Sr., Raymond Sr. and Thomas Becnel; and sister, Isabelle "Beo" Weber
• employee of Avondale Shipyards for 33 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lucille "Lou" Dehart Benoit

• age 86, a native of Banker and resident of Houma, who died at 4:45 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• mother of Ivy P. Benoit Jr. of Arvada, Colo.; and sister of William Dehart of Abbeville
• also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Peter Benoit Sr.; parents, Alfred and Cleona Gray Dehart; brothers, Alfred, Clifton and Nolan Dehart; and sister, Cecile Dehart
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church; homemaker
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Louis V. Devillier

• age 91, a native of Leonville and resident of the St. Charles community, who died Jan. 18, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Inez Lavergne Devillier; father of Larry, Keyth and Phillip Devillier, Pamela D. Dawson and Mayrl D. Trahan; and brother of Minnie and Leonie Devillier
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Tilden and Leonie Marks Devillier; daughters, Cherry Couthron and Patricia Hart; brother, Raoul Devillier; and sister, Alzier Wyble
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Evelyn Mary Billiot Gisclair

• age 83, a native of Bayou Perro and resident of Poplarville, Miss., who died at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial was at Holy Family No. 2 Cemetery in Dulac
• mother of Benny and Tony Gisclair of Poplarville, Bertha Matherne of Marrero, Katie Daigle and Mary Ledet of Picayune, Miss.; and sister of Tony Billiot of Dulac, Betty Matherne of Marrero, Alma Boudreaux of Biloxi, Miss. and Ethel Jude of Florida
• also survived by 25 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Bennet Gisclair; parents, August and Sidonia Creppel Billiot; and brothers, Kilbin and Clarence Billiot
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Denise Achee Landry

• age 84, a native of Brule St. Martin and resident of Napoleonville, who died Jan. 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of O’Neil Landry Sr.; mother of O’Neil Jr., Byron, Louis, Kenneth and Ricky Landry; sister of Charlie and Herbert Achee, Gloria Landry, Pearl Calendar and Ezoka Landry
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sr. and Fedora Dugas Achee; brothers, Robert Jr., Phillip, Kelly and Roland Achee; and sister, Zella Mae Babin
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Eula Navarre Pinel

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma who died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 20, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• sister of Duroy, Anna and Betty Navarre, Edna Fonseca and Victoria Grabert, all of Houma, and Janet Gilcrease of Montgomery
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert J. Pinel; and parents, Emile and Hilda Pontiff Navarre
• homemaker; parishioner of First Presbyterian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Estelle Mary DeHart Voisin

• age 81, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma who died at 7 a.m. Jan. 19, 2002
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• mother of Donald A. Voisin of Houma, Susan V. Larson of Marrero, Marion V. Smith of Houma and Evelyn V. Driggers of Ringgold; andsister of Easton, Tom, Floyd and Leigh DeHart, all of Houma, and Wilfred "Possum" DeHart of Raceland
• also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Anthony Voisin; parents, Adam and Ida Gray DeHart; brothers, Herbert, Cyrus, Edmond, Eugis, Charles, Houston, Willard and Lawrence DeHart; and sister, Nora Lovell
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral home of Houma

 

JANUARY 22, 2002

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JANUARY 23, 2002

Louis V. Devillier

• age 91, a native of Leonville and resident of the St. Charles community, who died Jan. 18, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Inez Lavergne Devillier; father of Larry, Keyth and Phillip Devillier, Pamela D. Dawson and Meryl D. Trahan; and brother of Minnie and Leonie Devillier
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Tilden and Leonie Marks Devillier; daughters, Cherry Cauthron and Patricia Hart; brother, Raoul Devillier; and sister, Alzier Wyble
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Wages "Black" Henry Hotard

• age 66, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:46 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Ethel Comardelle Hotard; father of Barry James Hotard and Sherry Ann Folse; brother of Fallon Sr., Roger Dale, Wave and Terry Hotard, Mary Jane Badeaux, Augustina Hotard, Brenda Simmons and Gail Nichols
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Enolla Dominic Hotard; brothers, Emile, Westley and Bobby Hotard; and sister, Adrella Curole
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Leander Anthony "Ant" Melancon Jr.

• age 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Denella "Dee" Banks; son of Hilda Landry Melancon; father of Jason A. Melancon Borne; and brother of Danny A. and Troy P. Melancon
• preceded in death by his father, Leander A. Melancon Sr.; and grandparents, Leonard Sr. and Mary Faucheux Melancon and Sylvain and Helene Perk Landry
• Landry’s Funeral home of Thibodaux

Ethel Waguespack Simon

• age 95, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, who died at 4:25 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; visitation to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Norman J. Simon of Houma and Jerry L. Simon of Esquipulas, Guatamala
• also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Aubin Louis Simon; parents, Raymond Joseph Sr. and Delphine Waguespack; brothers, Raymond Jr., Renee J., Clarence J. Sr. and Laurent Waguespack; and sisters, Aline Hubell, Helena Simon, Lea Waguespack, Virginia Hubbell, Cecile Gaudet, Odile Rome and Lillian Gaudet
• homemaker
• member of St. Frances de Sales Ladies Altar Society, Anawim and Serrah Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Guy J. Stevens Jr.

• age 56, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Gwen Schexnayder Stevens of Houma; son of Genevieve Draime Stevens of Lockport; father of Guy Hartwell "Trey" III, Timothy James and Melissa Ann Stevens, all of Houma; and brother of Michael Leonard, William Harry, Joseph Charles, Thomas Allen, John David and Brian Christopher Stevens, Patricia Diana Pitre, Mary Elizabeth Cradeur, Jacquelyn Louise Regner of White Plains, Ala., Linda Kay Ward of Covington, Norma Jean Gautreaux of Lockport and Janice Elaine Rice of Fort Stockton, Texas
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Guy H. Stevens Sr.
• service manager for Terrebonne Motors for 27 years; U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War; member of the Knights of Columbus Post No. 1317
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

JANUARY 24, 2002

Rita Mae LeBoeuf Babin

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 4 p.m. Jan. 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at Halfway Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Larry Joseph Babin of Houma and Carol Ann Babin Matherne of Harrison, Ark.; and sister of Wilbert J. LeBoeuf of Houma
• also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ives Joseph Babin; parents, Jodah Joseph and Agnes Comeaux LeBoeuf; brother, Mervin Joseph LeBoeuf; sisters, Marguerite LeBoeuf Brunet, Mary Ann LeBoeuf and Ruby Marie LeBoeuf; and three grandchildren
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Joyce Marie Blanchard Barber

• age 44, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Crawfordville, Fla., who died Jan. 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Corey Barber of Boston, Mass., and Kyle Barber of Windermere, Fla.; sister of Nolan, Roy Jr., Jesse and Michael Blanchard, Barbara B. Clement, Rosemary B. Scorsone, Janet B. Felix, Hazel B. Lawless and Laura B. Medina
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy Sr. and Irene Rodrigue Blanchard; paternal grandparents, Hector and Bernadette Blanchard; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ida Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Tony J. Pellegrin

• age 48, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:40 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; he was cremated
• husband of Roxanne Rankin Pellegrin of Chauvin; son of Eunice Neil Pellegrin of Chauvin; father of Nicole Whittington of Galliano; and brother of Selina P. LeBlanc and Angel P. Pellegrin, both of Chauvin
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Cyrus Pellegrin
• retired shrimper
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Josephine Rogers Tastet

• age 80, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Jan. 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Robert Tastet; mother of Roland and Roy Tastet and Rosemary Plaisance; and sister of Scuddy Rogers, Faye Zan-Ginkel and Anna Bourg
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Felisia LeBlanc Rogers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 25, 2002

Maggie Claire Breaux

• infant, of Cut Off, who died at 1:05 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002
• graveside service held today at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• daughter of Jason and Jackie Breaux; granddaughter of Regina Pitre and Tillie Breaux; sister of Jake and Macy Breaux
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Edward Pitre and Alvin Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Roy A. Breaud Sr.

• native and resident of Vacherie, who died Jan. 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• father of Roy A. Jr., Randy J. and Clay J. Breaud, Gwen B. Lewis and Connie L. B. Simon, all of Thibodaux, Wayne P. Breaud of Vacherie, Jan Marie B. Granier of Plattenville; father-in-law of Darlene, Nadine and Corrine Breaud, Ronnie Lewis and Mark Simon; brother of Rosa B. Waguespack of Houston, Texas, Edwin P. Breaud of St. Louis, Mo. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his brother, Alfred J. Breaud Jr. of Dallas, Texas; and sister, Claire B. Schexnayder of Donaldsonville
• retired oil distributor and lifelong businessman; fourth degree Knight of Columbus in Council 1514, a member of V.F.W., American Legion, a founding member and fire chief of Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the board of directors for Regions Bank and Trust, a former member of the St. James Parish School Board and the Lions Club
• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Raymond Peter Hebert

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002
• prayer service held Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma
• brother of Royal J., Norman J. and Marcel Hebert, Henriette Hebert Journey of Sun City, Ariz. and Ruth Hebert Funk of Hot Springs, Ark.
• preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Harold and Aline Agnes LeBouef Hebert
• retired store manager for B.J. Hughes; U.S. Navy veteran during World War II; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Erlene Keen Hymel

• age 64, a native of Columbia, Miss., and resident of Luling, who died at 2:54 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• wife of Donald Hymel; mother of James Luther Raybourn and Cynthia Dufrene; and sister of Earl and Curtis Keen, Marie Bryant and Mae Oxner
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma Jane Stappleton Keen; brothers, Charles and Virgil Keen; and sisters, Leona Cross, Bernice Cook and Jackie Rayburn
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Edmond Joseph Lousteau

• age 93, a native of Killona and resident of Labadieville, who died at 8 a.m. Jan. 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Marguerite Watson Lousteau; father of Ray J., David C. and Jamie "Keith" Lousteau and Nancy Virginia Ruiz; and brother of Etienne Lousteau and Haydee Waguespack
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dominique Charles and Virginia Berthelot Lousteau; brothers, Icar, Charles and Albert Lousteau; and sisters, Corrine L. Haydel, Pauline Landeche, Emilia Tregre, Sister Joan of Arc (Virginia Lousteau), Sister Mary Cecilia (Ida Lousteau) and Sister Mary Zita (Nina Lousteau)
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Sidney Joseph Kraemer Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; visitation Friday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Tousillia Cortez Kraemer; father of Sidney Jr. and Gene Kraemer, Mary Ann Cortez, Rose Lasserre and Shirley Bonvillain; and brother of Gaston and Nelson Kraemer
• also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Edna Rodrigue Kraemer
• retired employee of Nicholls State University
• Samart Funeral Home

Wilton Joseph Naquin Sr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 25, 2002
• funeral times were pending; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• son of Hilda Williams Naquin; father of Wilton "Chip" Naquin Jr.; brother of the Rev. Earl Naquin, Richard and Woodrow Naquin and Laura Naquin Billiot
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Frank F. Naquin; brother, Lester Naquin; and sister, Esther Naquin Terrebonne
• U.S. Marine veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Cynthia T. Streams

• age 88, a native of Patterson and resident of Thibodaux, who died January 19, 2001
• religious service held Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Gwendolyn Streams of Thibodaux and Dr. Michael Louis Streams of Culver City, California; and sister of Winnie T. Reece of Los Angles, California
• also survived by seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Louis Streams Sr.; her parents, Rev. Emmanuel Wilfred and Mimie H. Streams; and sons, Louis Streams Jr., and Dwight Streams
• member of United Methodist Women; member of Rebecca Chapter # 23 Order of Eastern Star; member and the first President of American Legion Auxiliary #513; and a member of The Charming Ladies Civic & Social Club; hobbies included reading, and watching CNN News; retired Lafourche Parish school teacher
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 28, 2002

Hansen J. Couvillion

• age 61, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 25, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; burial was at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• husband of Elise Morales Couvillion; father of David Couvillion; father-in-law of Gerria Couvillion; and brother of Pat, Preston and Clarence Couvillion, Lilly Mae Moreaux and Bonnie Mae Cooper
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ludger and Eva Mayer Couvillion
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jared Michael Daigle

• age 15, a native of Labadieville and resident of St. Charles Community who died at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Tuesday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• son of Herman J. Daigle; son and stepson of Bonnie Ledet and Gary P. Falgout; brother of Hayden Falgout, Casey Ledet Baker and Alexa Daigle; grandson of Dot Wilcox; step-grandson of Wayne Wilcox, June P. Ledet and Rosemary Falgout; great-grandson of Bessie G. Gaudet; uncle of Brittany Johnfroe and Kade Baker
• also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Hubert J. Ledet; paternal grandparents, Albert Daigle Sr. and Doris Caillouet; step-grandfather, Alcee Falgout; and great-grandparents
• loved to hunt, fish and spend time with friends; freshman at Central Lafourche High School
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Steven Frederick

• age 74, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, who died Jan. 21, 2002
• religious service was held today at Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary in New Orleans; burial was at Providence Memorial Park in New Orleans
• husband of Louise E. Frederick of New Orleans; father of Steven Jr., Claudell Frederick, Jo Anne Anderson and Helless Randall, all of New Orleans, and Elaine Frederick of Marrietta, Ga.; and brother of Ethel Alsay of Paincourtville and Wilson Frederick of Jackson
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Effie Frederick; sisters, Awilla Frederick, Melvina Young, Effie Mae Guy and Rose Worley; and brother, Paul Frederick
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Murphy "Butch" J. Gautreaux

• age 60, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• husband of Veronica "Nicky" Guidry Gautreaux; son of Murphy P. Gautreaux; father of Bennie Gautreaux; and brother of Eulice, Allen and Gordon Gautreaux, Joyce Campo, Karen Hilse and Marilyn Kraemer
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Gertie Loupe Gautreaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; Vietnam veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 349 and the Raceland VFW; retired tugboat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Washington J. Griffin

• age 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Chackbay, who died at 1 a.m. Jan. 26, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Mildred Tauzin Griffin; father of Kathleen G. Doiron; and brother of Victoria Griffin
• also survived by one grandchild, five step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Ella Richau Griffin; brothers, Norman, Claude, Woodrow, John Jr. and Wilbert Griffin; and sister, Bertha Cantrelle
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

William "Willie" Hebert Jr.

• age 35, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:12 p.m. Jan. 24, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Alma Santiny Hebert; son of William Sr.a nd Geraldine Gisclair Hebert; father of Robbie Hebert; stepfather of Roddy Collins Jr.; and brother of Lisa Chiasson and Lydia Gaspard
• preceded in death by his sister, Vickie Hebert
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member of Bayou Fellowship Masonic Lodge No. 484; truck driver
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Marcellin Joseph LeBoeuf

• age 77, a native and resident of Bayou Blue who died at 6:05 p.m. Jan. 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Kenneth and Patty LeBoeuf of Houma, Sandra Bourg of Upper Little Caillou, Darlene Chilton, Gwen LeBoeuf, Janet Dominique and Nickie Hebert of Bayou Blue
• also survived by seven grandchildren, one step-grandchild and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Ledet LeBoeuf; and mother, Marcelline LeBoeuf
• retired welder for Quality Shipyard. He was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Marie Breaux Ledet

• age 84, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:25 a.m. Jan. 26, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Michael A. Ledet; and sister of Eddie Breaux Jr. and Elda B. Keller
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude G. Ledet Sr.; parents, Eddie and Therese Babin Breaux; son, Claude G. Ledet Jr.; brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux; and sisters, Ruth Breaux Thibodaux and Beatrice Cancienne
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Carl Chappell MaGee

• age 72, a native of Delhi and resident of Theriot who died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; visitation Tuesday and to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Sybil Chappell MaGee of Theriot; son of Meletta Cook MaGee of Shreveport; father of Michael MaGee of Houma, Basil MaGee and Patrice Molaison of Theriot, and Shelia Neel of Franklin, Tenn; and brother of Lovett "Buddy" MaGee and Maxine Jordan of Shreveport and Billie Burton of Baton Rouge
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Carter Chappell MaGee; son, Carl Dennis MaGee; and brother, Raymond Neal MaGee
• retired mechanic and welder for T.L. James; lifetime member of the National Rifle Association; U.S. Army and Air Force veteran during the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Bernice Boudreaux Riche

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:55 p.m. Jan. 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• mother of Claude "C.J." Jr., Wayne, Tim and James Riche and Sylvia R. Naquin; and sister of Noelie Pitre
• also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Riche Sr.; parents, Lovincy and Ida Bourgeois Boudreaux; brothers, Ivy, Julian, Norby, Volney "Grib" and Norman Boudreaux; and Julie Navarre; grandson, Byron Naquin; and great-grandson, Jaime Robichaux Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Leslie Paul Rivero Sr.

• age 55, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Lockport, who died at 12:20 a.m. Jan. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Wanda Owen Rivero; father of Leslie Jr. and Christopher Rivero Sr., both of Lockport, Robert Hollowell of Cut Off and Bryan Hollowell of Morgan City
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest M. and Nilda Hebert Rivero; son, Anthony Joseph Rivero; and brother, Westley Rivero
• musician for 35 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Bruno Mathew Stein

• age 61, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Chackbay, who died at 10:28 p.m. Jan. 25, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Corrine Lassere Stein of Chackbay; father of Tammy Oubre of Vacherie, Tommy and Troy Stein of Thibodaux; brother of Mary Jane Duet, Clare Hymel, Huey, Ronald, Gary, Roland, Stephen, Edmond, Gerald, Patrick, Mark, Anthony and Drew Peter Stein
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Marguerite Webre Stein; brothers, Guy and Claude Stein; and sister, Margaret Stein
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

JANUARY 29, 2002

Eula Duet Cassidy

• age 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 6:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at New Prospect Cemetery in Old Town, Fla.
• wife of Albert Cassidy; mother of Angela Cassidy Pinner of Old Town; sister of Gilbert Duet Jr., Hazel Havard, Barbara Dufrene and Nell Duet; grandmother of Alli Pinner
• preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Sr. and Fortuna Gisclair Duet
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Dennis Wayne Daigle

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church
• husband of Marsha "Mickey" Maddocks Daigle; son of Murphy Jr. and Hilda Rhodes Daigle; father of Dustin Charles Daigle; stepfather of Dodie P. Deroche; brother of Del and Michael Daigle, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn LaRose and Cheri Fatica
• also survived by six grandchildren
• captain of the Thibodaux Police Department, and retired with 30 years of honorable service; named Outstanding Officer of the Year
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Justilia Brunet Dupre

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 27, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• mother of Joseph Paul Dupre of Montegut, Albert and Bobby Dupre of Houma; sister of Elmer Brunet Sr. of Houma and Marie Preston of Empire
• also survived by eight grandchildrena nd seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Dupre; parents, Albert Sr. and Lillie Marcel Brunet; sons, Donald, David and Roy Dupre; brothers, Henry, Albert Jr., Russell and Norris Brunet; and sisters, Alice Brunet, Mazel Dupre and Delores Marcel
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

James William Gilmore

• age 68, a native of New Kensington, Pa., and resident of Larose, who died Jan. 22, 2002
• religious service was celebrated Saturday at Plum Creek Cemetery in Plumboro, Pa.
• devoted friend of Joan B. Callais; son of Grace Flynn Gilmore; father of James Gilmore Jr. of League City, Texas, and Colleen Perry of Fairfield, Ohio; brother of Danny Gilmore, LaDene Borish, Kathi Biondich and Dana Demko, all of Pittsburgh, and Colleen Schultz, of New Kensington
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley T. Gilmore; father, James Gilmore
• veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army and Navy; Green Beret
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Wilman Joseph Guidry Sr.

• age 49, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:30 a.m., Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• husband of Glinda Gisclair Guidry; father of Wilman J. Guidry Jr., Sherry Price, Rona Delatte and Danielle Cheramie; brother of Wilfred and Timmy Guidry and Wilma Duet
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Violet Verdin Guidry; and daughter, Shantelle Guidry
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Brother Donald McGrath

• age 84, a native of Cambridge, Mass., and resident of Bay St. Louis, who died Jan. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Stanislaus School Chapel in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; visitation today with a prayer service and to funeral time at the chapel; burial at the Brothers’ Cemetery in Bay St. Louis
• survived by a sister-in-law, several nephews and cousins
• taught math at E.D. White and Vandebilt Catholic high schools in Thibodaux and Houma; taught at St. Willibrord in Verdun, Canada; also began ministry as a missionary teacher in East Africa; for more than 20 years, he taught school, served as director and headmaster at the Brothers’ schools in Nyeri and Tororo, Kenya; Nyapea, Lira and Gulu, Uganda; and Okaru, Sudan
• Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis

 

JANUARY 30, 2002

Bernard "Bernie" Billiot

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Point-Aux-Chene, who died Jan. 29, 2002
• funeral service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Geraldine Benoit Billiot; son of Camelia Hendrix; father of Stacey Verdin and Bernedette Billiot; and brother of Adam Jr., Phillip and Allen Billiot
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Adam Billiot Sr.
• enjoyed trawling
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lloyd G. Comeaux Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Larose, who died at6 a.m. Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Lloyd Jr. and Bruce Comeaux, Joan Schomolke and Susan Waguespack; and brother of Lorimer and Lionel Comeaux and Marie Louise Bonck
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ozema Guidry Comeaux; parents, Louis Sr. and Anna Hotard Comeaux; daughter, Jeanette Bellanger; brothers, Clarence, Honore, Eugene, Louis Jr., Roland and Ernest Comeaux; sisters, Anna Belle Berthelot and Theresa Mae Burrow; and one grandchild
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Marty L. Dufrene Sr.

• age 48, a native and resident of Lockport, who died Jan. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation Thursday and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Gilbert Sr. and Beulah Bergeron Dufrene; father of Jeremy, Marty Jr. and Jason Dufrene; brother of Lucky, Sterling and Phyllis Dufrene and Sibyl Matherne
• preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Jr. and Cornel Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Lynn Baudoin Hartman

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Thursday and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Edison II and Eve Hartman and Sherry Hennagen; and sister of Steve Sr. and Wayne Baudoin and Peggy Mobley
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Jane Domangue Baudoin; and brother, Terry Baudoin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Glenda LaCoste

• age 39, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Thibodaux, who died Jan. 29, 2002
• graveside service held Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• sister of Sylvester Jr., David, Randy, Dennis and Lynn LaCoste
• preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Sr. and Evelyn Hebert LaCoste
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ivan "Guy" J. Ledet

• age 79, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Choupic, who died at 9:23 a.m. Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Nina Chiasson Ledet of Choupic; father of Donald J. Ledet and Cheryl L. Hebert, both of Choupic; and brother of Harry Ledet of Thibodaux, Sylvester "Coon" Ledet of Choupic and Irene L. Boudreaux of Napoleonville
• also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Marie Rose Landry Ledet; brothers, Herman and Pierre Allen Ledet and Clarence Rousseaux; and sister, Marie Rousseaux Matherne
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Pacific Theater; member of VFW Post 5097 in Thibodaux. He was a retired carpenter
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Bobbie K. Marberry

• age 66, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma who died at 7:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Falgout Funeral Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to service time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• wife of R.D. Marberry Sr., mother of David, Alan, Riley Jr. and Jonah Blanchard and Corey Blanchard-Marberry; and sister of Eunice K. Davis of Beaumont
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Lloyd and Lucy Fleming Killen; daughter, Lenore Blanchard-Marberry; and brother, James Lamar Killen
• parishioner of Coteau Baptist Church and a member of Mended Hearts Chapter of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Flore Chiasson Percle

• age 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; visitation to funeral time at the parish hall; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Roland, Raymond, Alvin, Larry, Dorothy and Loritta Percle; sister of Percy and Oneil Chiasson, Leonise Percle, Esther Falterman, Shirley Sausage, Lillian Ordoyne and Anna Oncale
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Yves Percle; parents, Anatole and Valerie Ponvelle Chiasson; son, Garry Percle; and daughters, Bernadette Halbach and Inez Percle
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Noel "Dede" Ludger Prince

• age 59, a native of Labadieville and resident of Pensacola, Fla., who died at 1:23 p.m. Jan. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation until funeral time at the church
• son of Pearl Whitney Prince Gros; stepson of Wilbert Gros; brother of Robin Prince, Elaine Prince Stanley and Rachel Prince; and half-brother of Jerome and Farrel Gros
• preceded in death by his father, Ludger S. Prince
• retired port manager of the Port of Pensacola
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dudley P. Viator

• age 85, a native of Iberia Parish and resident of Jeanerette, who died Jan. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jeanerette; visitation today with rosary service and to funeral time at David Funeral Home in Jeanerette; burial at St. John Mausoleum in Jeanerette
• husband of Girlie DelCambre Viator of Jeanerette; father of Calvin Viator of Thibodaux, Daniel, Ray and Richard Viator, all of Youngsville; brother of Deanna Matherne of Gretna, J.C. Roy and Wilson Viator, all of Jeanerette, Ordley and Roosevelt Viator of New Iberia and Lillian Vincent of Angleton
• also survived by 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abara and Mae Blanchard Viator; brothers, Lloyd and William Viator; and sister, Francis "Lois" Romero
• self-employed sugarcane farmer for more than 50 years and a gardener
• David Funeral Home of Jeanerette

Correction

The Jan. 29 death notice for Wayne Daigle incorrectly stated that burial would be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Daigle will be cremated.

 

JANUARY 31, 2002

Earl J. Fournier

• age 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue who died at 10 a.m. Jan. 30, 2002
• memorial service Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; visitation to funeral time at the church; he was cremated
• husband of Shirley Fanguy Fournier of Bayou Blue; father of Tommy Fournier of Houma and Joann Jones of Harvey
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Gertrude Roussel Fournier; and brother, Ward Fournier
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; member of the Raceland American Legion and a self-employed retired pipeline welder
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jeanne Ordoyne Gros

• age 90, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville who died at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Susan G. Price and Judy G. Rotolo; and sister of Inez Boudreaux
• also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albon Gros Sr., parents, Terrance and Emilienne Hebert Ordoyne; son, Albon Gros Jr.; grandson, Thomas Michael Gros; brothers, Frozin "T.B." Ordoyne, Raoul "Rox" Ordoyne and Earl "Bill" Ordoyne; and sisters, Euphrozine Barrios, Clara Barrios, Mae Boudreaux and Earline Hunt
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Maude Falgout Pierpont

• age 98, a native of Raceland and resident of Lacombe, who died Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Catherine P. Domangue, Constance P. Bentin and Carol A. Pierpont; sister of Elmo Falgout Sr. and Sadie F. Laris
• also survived by 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Pierpont Jr.; parents, Joseph and Elvire Grabert Falgout; brothers, Nelson Sr., Allence, Idie and Loney Falgout; and sisters, Sidna F. Hunter, Lizzie F. Domangue and Josephine F. Aucoin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Betty Marie Trosclair Slaughter

• age 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Ella Ruth Senette Trosclair of Houston, Texas; mother of Frank Norwood Slaughter and Victoria Marie Slaughter, both of Houma; and sister of Joseph Trosclair of Larose, Richard "Ike" Trosclair of Houma and Mary Renfro of Houston, Texas
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Norwood Slaughter Sr.; father, Joseph Edward Trosclair Sr., and brother, Douglas A. Trosclair
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Claire Boudreaux Songe

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Indian Head, Md., who died Jan. 26, 2002
• funeral service held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1 in Houma
• mother of Norris J. Songe Jr. of Kenner, Karen Songe Ra