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

MARCH 1, 2002

Garrison J. Anselmi

• age 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• husand of Mavis Autin Anselmi; father of Hilton Sr., Timmy, Joey and Kevin Anselmi, Patty Pettway, Carol Sue McWhorter, Sheralyn Agoff-Callais, Mary Agoff and Rachael Price; and brother of Clayman Anselmi and Isolene Guidry
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Anna Lee Anselmi; brothers, Charles Jr. and Nolty Anselmi; and sisters, Hilda Cheramie, Dorcaline Falgout, Julia Serigny and Cleor Rousse
• member of Christian Fellowship church; enjoyed hunting and trolling
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Alexis Hilda Bourda

• infant, of Cut Off, who died at 8:45 p.m. Feb. 27, 2002
• graveside service held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• daughter of Sidney and Karen Nigrinis Bourda; granddaughter of Maria Old Bear and Cyril and Doris Bourda; and brother, Kevon Bourda
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Ramon Nigrinis
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

John Henry Callahan

• age 68, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 11:31 p.m. Feb. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; visitation at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Mary Jane Callahan; former husband of Betty Duplantis; father of Winfred Ray and Clyde Joseph Albair, Gary G. Blanchard, Patti Lyons, Susan Fredrick, Monica Theresa Callahan, Ann Marie Jackson and Patricia Ford; and brother of Elrena Callahan Sullivan, Elsie Callahan Ledet and Lena Theriot Bergeron
• also survived by 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William "Pete" and Adele Margerite Callahan Callahan; brothers, Ruffin, Adam, Cleveland, William and Randolph Callahan and Van Theriot; and sister, Mary Virginia Callahan
• Catholic; retired bar owner
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ruth Poincon Daigle

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, who died at 11:14 a.m. Feb. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Harry, James P., Lawrence J. Jr. and John P. Daigle and Rene’ D. Boyd
• also survived by eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Joseph Daigle Sr.; parents, Ben and Laura Marcel Poincon; granddaughter, Michelle Daigle; brothers, Millet, Nelson, Armand and David Poincon; and sisters, Loretta Thibodaux, Bessie Usie’, May Breaux, Effie Darcey and Lula Breaux
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Anna Mae Deroche

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss, who died Feb. 27, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Eldred, Jessie and Harold Deroche, Robert Tate and Virginia Adams; and sister of Eugene and Adam Ordoyne, Clarence Adams and Rose Andres
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Deroche Sr.; son, Raymond Deroche; sisters, Olivia Savoie and Mable Thibodaux; and granddaughter, Christina Deroche
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Avia Angelle Guidry

• infant, of Raceland, who died at 11:20 a.m. Feb. 22, 2002
• burial was at Cheramie Cemetery; mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Galliano
• daughter of Paul Guidry and Spring Johnfroe; granddaughter of Alan and Mona Adams Guidry and Donald and Marinda Leonard Johnfroe; and sister of Keagan Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home

Khalil Jonae Harvey

• age 2, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 1:25 a.m. Feb. 24, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery
• daughter of Jonathan and Garrinell Harvey Southall; sister of Kevon Harvey of Houma; stepsister of Jontell, Jonathan and Joshua Johnson, all of Thibodaux; granddaughter of Rene Dyer, Gary Every, Lou and James Southall, all of Thibodaux; step-granddaughter of Timothy Dyer, Barbara Every and Helen Southall, all of Thibodaux; great-granddaughter of Irene Harvey of Thibodaux and James Sneeze of Gray; great-great-granddaughter of Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; and step-great-great-granddaughter of Sylvester Burke
• preceded in death by her great-great-grandfather, Edward Harvey; great-grandmother, Thelma Every; great-grandfather, Norman Every; great-great aunt, Audrey Johnson; and great aunt, Doris Every
• enjoyed singing and dancing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Jimmy Lee Johnson

• age 70, a native and resident of Gonzales, who died Feb. 18, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Do Right Baptist Church in Gonzales; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Betty Johnson; father of Jimmy Holloway, Adrian, David, Kentrell and Rochelle Johnson, all of Prairieville, Leroy Johnson of Gonzales; stepfather of Andrea Johnson of Gonzales and Rolanda Johnson of Belmont, Texas; and brother of Ophelia Mackyeon of Gonzales
• also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Allen Johnson; brother, Steve Johnson Sr.; and a grandchild
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Samuel "Sammy" Peter LeBlanc

• age 77, a native of Pineville and resident of Houma, who died at 10:05 a.m. Feb. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• husband of Ruth LeBouef LeBlanc of Houma; father of Glenn, Wayne, Bryan Sr. and Phillip LeBlanc; and brother of Alice Leonard and Mabel Bunting
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Altha and Nora Bergeron LeBlanc; brothers, Cleve, Stephen and Ray LeBlanc; and sisters, Thelma LeBlanc and Mary Marcel
• retired mechanic for the City of Houma and also did work at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; member of the Bayou Blue Senior Center; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Ella Louise Gasery Tardieff

• age 58, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 28, 2002
• wake service held Sunday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; visitation to wake time at the church; funeral service held Monday at New Magnolia Baptist Church; burial at the Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• wife of Marcus Johnell Tardieff Sr. of Thibodaux; mother of Marcus Johnell Tardieff Jr., of New Orleans, Tyrone Elliot Tardieff, LaShunda Renee Tardieff, Nadira Monique Tardieff and Oprah Trenae Tardieff, all of Thibodaux; sister of John L. Jr. and Earl T. Gasery of Slidell, Percy Gasery Sr., and Elmira King of Thibodaux, Preston J. Gasery of Marrero, William Gasery, and Annie G. Norman of Houma, Lawrence Gasery of Schriever, and Cheryl G. Gasery of Harvey
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John L. Sr., and Lilly Brown Gasery; son, Terrance Elliott Tardieff; brother, Lester Gasery, and sister, Daisy Gasery Small
• member of New Magnolia Baptist Church; certified nursing assistant
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ja’Quasia Ne’KeithaToussaint

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2002
• graveside service held Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• ]daughter of Justin Toussaint and Richelle Anderson of Raceland
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 4, 2002

Clarence Joseph "C. J." Chaisson Jr.

• age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, who died at 5:46 a.m. March 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Lori Sullivan Chaisson; son of Mildred Loupe Chaisson Santiny; father of Joseph, Justin and Jeremy Chaisson, Sandy "Sissy" and Lauren "New See" Chaisson; and brother of Dean, Henry and Erlis Chaisson, Linda C. LeBlanc and Leona Hager
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Joseph Chaisson
• musician
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Patricia Ann Carter Gausha

• age 51, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died Feb. 25, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in New Orleans; burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans
• wife of Charles Gausha Jr.; mother of Trinette Charlet Gausha; daughter of Wallace Carter; and sister of Betty Carter Nelson of Napoleonville, Sedonia Walker of Long Beach, Calif, Catherine C. Scott of Labadieville, Charlotte Carter of Houston, Texas, and Nelson Carter of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by her mother, Della J. Carter; and brother, Melvin Carter
• Boissiere-Labat Funeral Home of New Orleans

Edward "Ed" Joseph Martin

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 6:08 p.m. March 1, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Mildred Martin of Houma; and brother of J.C. Martin of Houma, Wilfred Martin of Bayou Blue; and Mildred Fazzio of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Louise LeCompte Martin; brother, Robert "Bob" Martin; and sisters, LeDora Authement and Leona Authement
• sanitation supervisor for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Miriam Haas Orgeron

• age 69, a native of Edward and resident of Marrero, who died March 2, 2002
• funeral service was held today at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; burial was at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna
• wife of Earless J. Orgeron Sr.; and mother of Earless J. Orgeron Jr. and Vera Orgeron Dickey
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andre J. and Rosa Bossier Haas; and sister, Helen Haas Kliebert
• Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero was in charge of arrangements

Terry Lee Rathel

• age 31, a native of Galliano and resident of Gretna, who died March 3, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Golden Meadow First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time at the church; burial at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• fiancee of Christy Hudson; son of Floyd and Phyllis Toups Winfree; and father of Jonathan Thomas and Jasmine Rathel
• preceded in death by a daughter, Mattison Sue Rathel; and brother, Mathew Rathel Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Tura Dufrene Ruiz

• age 48, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 1:15 a.m. March 1, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of Michael Ruiz; daughter of Roosevelt Anthony Dufrene; mother of Daniel Ruiz; and sister of Leon Barnum of Picayune, Miss., Brian Dufrene of Raceland, Philip Dufrene of Luling, and Kathleen Dufrene Horn of Mesquite, Texas
• preceded in death by her mother, Dora Adams Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Alcide Joseph Thibodaux

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 1, 2002
• dismissal service was held today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• brother of Alcida T. Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Aurelien and Lea Hebert Thibodaux; brothers, Audonus, Alexis, Andrew and Emile Thibodaux; and sister, Lucille T. Ordoyne
• Landry’s Funeral home of Thibodaux

Lorenza "Yon" Dupre White

• age 78, a native of Point-aux-chene and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:45 p.m. March 2, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Delvin J. White, Glenda W. Domangue, Gladys W. Blanchard and Gale W. Authement, all of Chauvin; and sister of Linus Dupre of Galliano, Clinice Naquin of Larose, Louby Dupre and Dolores Matherne of Point-aux-chene and Eugenie "Jane" Babin of Chauvin
• also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert White; father, Lawrence Dupre; mother, Ida Dupre Naquin; stepfather, Adam Naquin; granddaughters, Frannie Dupre and Angela Authement; brother, Nolan Naquin; and sisters, Edia Dupre, Clonise LeBeouf and Eula Authement
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jean Wilson

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. March 3, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; she was cremated
• mother of Lee Crochet, Gerald Harrison and Darlene Clark; and sister of Kathryn Gref
• also survived by three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Folse and Louise Breaux Ballard; and a grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 5, 2002

Janice Hutchinson

• age 65, a resident of Boutte, who died at 12:20 March 1, 2002
• memorial service was held Monday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling
• daughter of Jeannette C. Hebert; mother of Leonard and David Hutchinson; and sister of Walter Jr. and Billy Hebert and Glenda Dodson
• also survived by three grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Walter Hebert
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Paul Loney LeBoeuf

• age 78, a native and resident of Montegut, who died at 4:02 a.m. March 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; visitation today and Wednesday at the Montegut Fire Station; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• brother of Roy, Wilton, Wilbert and Milton LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Isia Duplantis LeBoeuf; and sisters, Lorita, Beulah and Leona LeBoeuf and Hazel LeCompte
• Catholic; retired fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

George Vincent Palmieri

• age 81, a native of New York, N.Y., resident of Erath, and former resident of Thibodaux, who died March 2, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Evangeline Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia; visitation today, and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia
• father of George Palmieri of Bronx, N.Y., Michael Tivet of Marshall, Texas and Mary Palmieri Brower of New Iberia; and brother of Johnny Palieri of Long Island, N.Y., Salvatoe Palmieri of Deland, Fla., Mary Quaglia of Nanuet, New York, Autillia Illustra of New York and Josephine Farrari of Pompano Beach, Fla.
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Concette Elesio Palmieri; daughters, Debra Maldonado and Donna Palmieri; and brothers, Nunzio, Pasqual and Ranalto Palmieri
• Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia

Renald Joseph Richard Jr.

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans and British Colombia, Canada, who died March 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband o fFrancis Richard; son of Renald Richard Sr.; father of Renald III and Brittany Richard; stepfather of Debra and Kim Richard; brother of Thaddeus, Peter, Lawrence, Kevin, Sean, Warrine, Jenny and Rose Richard
• preceded in death by his mother, Alma Rose Richard
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MARCH 6, 2002

Timothy Michael Barras

• age 19, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• son of Brian and Lisa Waguespack Barras; brother of Kevin Joseph and Shannon Marie Barras; grandson of Jerry Waguespack, Cyprien and Patricia Adams Barras; step-grandson of Sandra Delatte Waguespack; great-grandson of Isabelle Delatte and Louise Barras; and fiance’ of Ashley Arabie
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Kling Waguespack; grandfather, Lionel Delatte; great-grandparents, Wilbert and Elise Dolese Waguespack and Philip and Emelda Adams
• 2001 graduate of Thibodaux High School
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Rita H. Dugruise

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 5, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Orelie J. Dugruise Jr.; mother of Orelie III and Allen Dugruise, Cheryle D. Doucet and Lora D. Benoit; and sister of Inez Gros, Elodie H. Bourgeois and Lucille H. Esteve
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Alcida Landry Hebert; and brothers, Louis and Harry Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dolores Mary King Dunn

• age 90, a native of Houma and resident of Titusville, Fla., who died at 7:52 p.m. March 3, 2002
• religious service held Friday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma; visitation Thursday at the church; burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Dr. Nettie May Dunn of Titusville; sister of Earl P., Elphie P., Thomas C. and Gordon J. King, Geraldine King Pugh and Mattie Lou King Smith
• also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Travis Dunn; parents, William Hoffman Jr. and Nettie Victoria King; son, Herman Dunn; grandson, Kern Dunn; brothers, Hoffman, William and Vernal King
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Matthew Joseph Joffrion

• infant, of Houma, who died March 4, 2002
• graveside service held Thursday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• son of Art M. and Cindy Burns Joffrion of Houma; and brother of Caroline Joffrion of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Thomas Lawrence Jr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9 p.m. Feb. 28, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Jacqueline Chester, Nola Nelson of Raceland, Jeffery Chester of Kingsville, Texas, Vernell Chester of Brownsville, Texas, and Micheal McCoy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-father of Robert Chester of Raceland, Clarence McCoy of Brownsville, Texas, and Thomas McCoy of Louisville, Kentucky; and brother of Ida Lawrence Williams, Mildred Smith, and Elton Campbell all of Raceland; an devoted friend of Warren Mahoney
• also survived by 18 grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr., and Evelina Flowers Lawrence; adoptive parents, Alfred and Clamars Broussard; brothers, Freddie and Jack Lee, and adopted sister, Emily Broussard Green
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church. His hobbies included bicycle riding
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Louise E. Ogden

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:22 p.m. March 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery inThibodaux
• mother of Michael E. Ogen Sr. and Vera Billet
• also survived by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph James Ogden; parents, Edward and Mae Torres; son, Joseph James Ogden III; daughter, Kathleen O. Boudreaux; brothers, Edward and Elmo Torres; and sister, Earleen Torres
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MARCH 7, 2002

Joseph "Speedy" Herbert Deroche

• age 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 11:45 a.m. March 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• husband of Cecile Robichaux Deroche of Montegut; father of Roy and Ray "Speedy" Deroche, Kathleen Lirette, Arlene Picou, Bonnie Lapeyrouse and Terrie LeBouef; stepfather of Roland Hebert Jr., Brian Hebert, Susan Convenuto, Carolyn Hebert and Becky Dantin; and brother of Carlton, Leroy and Robert Deroche and Betty Deroche Dupre
• also survived by 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Boquet Deroche; parents, Walter and Cecile "Sue" Naquin Deroche; brother, Alton Deroche Sr.; sisters, Christin Rankin and Leona Levron; grandchild, Joseph Deroche; and step-grandchild, Natalie Hebert
• retired pumper for Exxon. He was a past board member of Montegut Recreation and Montegut Volunteer Fire Department; long-time baseball and football coach and board member for Terrebonne Parish Recreation; usher and eucharistic minister for Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Martha Copeland Lotz

• age 74, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m. March 6, 2002
• graveside service held Saturday at Highland Park Cemetery in Hattiesburg, Miss.
• sister of William "Bill" Copeland of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Lotz; and parents, Andrew J. and Nanny Lois Carter Copeland
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dolores Dominique Gaudet Peeler

• age 72, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:10 p.m. March 4, 2002
• religious service held Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• mother of Teddy Sr., Joseph Sr., Wayne Sr., Keith Sr., Rene Sr. and Carron "Paul" Gaudet and Cheryl Zeringue; and sister of Bertha Dufrene
• also survived by 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, Charlie V. Peeler; parents, Willie and Rose Prez Dominique; daughter, Rosette M. Gaudet; brother, Roland Dominique Sr., and sisters, Pearl Martinez and Celistina LeBouf
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Clarence "Popsie" George Schafer

• age 96, a native and resident of Plaquemine, who died at 7:30 a.m. March 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Plaquemine; visitation to funeral time at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine; burial at Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum in Plaquemine
• father of Sylvia Schafer Daigre and Therese Schafer Vicknair; father-in-law of Tommy Daigre and Jules Vicknair; brother-in-law of Rilma, Marguerite and Florence Schafer; grandfather of Mona V. Douglas, Julie V. Battle, Therese Daigre Kember, George E. Daigre and Mark H. Daigre; grandfather-in-law of Drew Douglas, Jeff Battle, Kim L. Daigle and Christie A. Daigre; great-grandfather of Kolby and Quinn Kember, Whitney, Madison and Connor Daigre, Jordan Battle, Delaney and Dawson Douglas
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Therese Patureau; second wife, Zita Amelie Patureau; brothers, Ernest, John Ivan and Curtis Schafer; and sister, Hilda Schafer Michele
• oldest living member of the Knights of Columbus in Plaquemine and member of the St. John Father’s Club and the Postal Worker Association; retired assistant postmaster
• Pallbearers were Harry Marionneaux, John Landry, George Michel, Lonnie Michel, Rhett Marionneaux, Curt Schafer and Edwin Schafer
• Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine

 

MARCH 8, 2002

Antoinette Adams

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Hammond, who died March 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation today at Geisler Funeral Home Chapel in Hammond and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Mary Ann France of Hammond
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gillis J. Adams; son, Curtis J. Adams; and granddaugther, Mary Alida France
• Geisler Funeral Home of Hammond

Buford Braxton "B. B." Clark

• age 86, a native of Beaumont, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:35 a.m. March 7, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• husband of Marsha Faile Clark; father of Charles, Donald, Michael and Joseph Clark, Patricia Rivere and Edith Kirkland; brother of Harold Clark of Mobile, Ala., and Terrill Clark of Birmingham, Ala., Imogene Pierce of Leakesville, Miss., Dean Blodgett of Kingman, Ariz., Lea Flavia and Millie Radney of Birmingham
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Silas W. and Mattie Hearndon Clark; brother, Leroy Clark of Lucedale, Miss.; sisters, Hazel McCleary of Birmingham, Ala., and an infant sister
• World War II Navy veteran, member of the First Baptist Church of Thibodaux, and he was employed by J. Ray McDermott as a fitter superintendent

Anna Mae Ledet Fabiano

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Satuday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Junior A. Fabiano; mother of Jessie and Phyllis Fabiano; sister of Armina Cheramie, Velma Badeaux, Elva Babcock and Dora Terrebonne; grandmother of Jeffrey Fabiano, Tina F. Chaisson, Jeremiah Bonney, Marianno Bonney and Jessie Bradt; and great-grandmother of Isabelle Marie Chaisson
• preceded in death by her parents, Jessy Levy and Eulalie Lee Ledet; sister, Alzina L. Esponge, Almisa L. Cockrum and Mena L. Hickman; and brothers, Levy, Early and Herman Ledet
• Schoen Funeral Home of New Orleans

Joan LeBouef Guidry

• age 50, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:30 a.m. March 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Johnny Guidry; daughter of Eula "Black" Naquin Guidry Egle; mother of Jason and Jared Guidry; and sister of Kirt LeBouef
• preceded in death by her father, Alvin Lebouef; step-father, Milton Egle; brother, Steve LeBouef and sister, Wanda Ann LeBouef
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Clarence "Popsie" George Schafer

• age 96, a native and resident of Plaquemine, who died at 7:30 a.m. March 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Plaquemine; visitation to funeral time at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine; burial at Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum in Plaquemine
• father of Sylvia Schafer Daigre and Therese Schafer Vicknair; father-in-law of Tommy Daigre and Jules Vicknair; brother-in-law of Rilma, Marguerite and Florence Schafer; grandfather of Mona V. Douglas, Julie V. Battle, Therese Daigre Kember, George E. Daigre and Mark H. Daigre; grandfather-in-law of Drew Douglas, Jeff Battle, Kim L. Daigle and Christie A. Daigre; great-grandfather of Kolby and Quinn Kember, Whitney, Madison and Connor Daigre, Jordan Battle, Delaney and Dawson Douglas
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Therese Patureau; second wife, Zita Amelie Patureau; brothers, Ernest, John Ivan and Curtis Schafer; and sister, Hilda Schafer Michele
• oldest living member of the Knights of Columbus in Plaquemine and member of the St. John Father’s Club and the Postal Worker Association; retired assistant postmaster
• Pallbearers were Harry Marionneaux, John Landry, George Michel, Lonnie Michel, Rhett Marionneaux, Curt Schafer and Edwin Schafer
• Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine

Troy "Pumpy" Anthony Williams

• age 35, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died March 5, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Chaurch in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Geraldine Williams; brother of Eric and Todd Williams; nephew of Genevieve and Robert Jupiter of New Orleans, Patricia Williams of Belle Rose, Elues and James Willams, Charles and Mandy Ovide
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Ethel Williams; and aunt, Joyce Jupiter
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MARCH 11, 2002

George Bolden

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 3:12 p.m. March 4, 2002
• memorial service held Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands
• husband of Hazel Henson Bolden; father of George David and Tommy Eugene Bolden and Sharon Bolden Dufrene; and brother of Gerald Pat and James Roy Bolden and Betty Jean Sanders
• also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Todd Bolden
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ronald James Bonham

• age 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:33 p.m March 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; visitation today and to funeral time at the Montegut Fire Station; burial at Dugas Cemetery
• husband of Sandra Daigle Bonham; son of Mary Mae Badeaux; father of Scotty Bonham and Skye LeBoeuf; brother of Mike Bonham, Jo-Ann Savage and Cheryl Hebert
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, William Bonham
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; retired boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Nolan "Babe" J. Bourg

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 10:25 a.m. March 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• father of Donald J. Bourg; and brother of Jeanette Detiveaux and Doris Mae Dolese
• also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita N. Bourg; parents, Marcel and Leda Trosclair Bourg; daughter, Betty Pitre; brother, Irvin "T-Ben" Bourg; and sisters, Ruby Brunet and Theresa Naquin
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; veteran of World War II; retired from Texaco with 37 years of service
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Clarence "Nookie" Joseph Fremin

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. March 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Enola Gilfour Fremin; father of Ronald J. and Daniel P. Fremin and Mike Gilfour, Gloria Chiasson and Lori LaFleur; and brother of Jeanne Giordano
• also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John "M.C." and Nobie Morvant Fremin; brothers, Lester and John Fremin; and sister, Sarah Benoit
• worked for Delta Music for 25 years and was a bartender at the College Inn for 25 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Joyce McBride

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 7, 2002
• religious service was held today at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; burial was at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• former wife of Sidney McBride of New Orleans; mother of Alicia Holmes, Lakeisha, Katrinia and Cassandra McBride, Wilfred, Jeffrey and Bryan Holmes, all of Thibodaux; adoptive mother of Korey Southall and Harold Carter of Thibodaux; sister of Willie and Sterling Holmes of Schriever, Shirley Pharagood, Hilda Mitchell, Elmore, Raymond, Michael and Joseph Holmes all of Thibodaux, and Mercedes Tunson of Napoleonville
• also survived by 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Sr. and Georgiana Holmes; brothers, Arthur Jr., Jerome and Leroy Holmes; and sisters, Ruth, Rosetta and Marion Holmes
• member of New Magnolia Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Norma LeBlanc Savoy

• age 89, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Labadieville, who died March 8, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Thibodaux; burial was at Denham Springs Memorial Park in Denham Springs
• mother of Frank and James Savoy. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Joseph Savoy; parents, Sidney Upton Leblanc and Marie Helena Weber; brother, Donald LeBlanc; sisters, Edna Alleman and Alina Beneteau; and grandson, Bryan Savoy
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lilly Rose Bouvier Wells

• age 74, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 6:40 a.m. March 10, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of William E. Wells; mother of Keith Guidroz and Hank Wells; sister of Colbert and Rickey Bouvier, Joan Callais and Gloria Theriot
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton and Alcedia Melancon Bouvier; daughter, Gerry Ann Guidroz Richmond; and sister, Enid B. Guidroz
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary; enjoyed doing crafts and visiting casinos
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

MARCH 12, 2002

Ruby H. Potasnik

• age 77, a native of Widen, W.Va., and resident of Bourg, who died at 4:05 p.m. March 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the Matherne Cemetery
• mother of Joseph Potasnik and Teresa Matherne; and sister of Louanna Bryant
• also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Potasnik; parents, Walker W. and Vernice Bragg Henderson; brothers, Ferrell, Sherman and Leo Henderson; and grandson, John Matherne
• member of the Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; past matron of Eastern Star; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Justin Steger

• age 19, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 2 a.m. March 9, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• foster son of Author and Brenda Saunier; brother of Adam, Luke and Daniel Steger, Nick Tambunga, Casey, Lee, and Belinda Steger, Jessica Chapman and Karen Verdin
• member of Grace Lutheran Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 13, 2002

Robert "Crip" Joseph Benoit

• age 73, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died at 8:30 a.m. March 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; visitation to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw
• husband of Bertha Rose Benoit; father of David J., Jack P. and Timothy P. Benoit; and brother of Roland P. and James Benoit and Elise B. Thibodaux
• also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Solange Ordoyne Benoit; daughter, Janise Benoit; and brother, Orville Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Elsie Rita LeBlanc

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. March 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Ricky LeBlanc Sr.; mother of Ricky LeBlanc Jr. and Keith LeBlanc Sr.; sister of Carol Anne Domangue; and grandmother of Keith "K.J." Jr., Benton M. and Jeremy F. LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her parents, Elphege A. and Camilia Boudreaux LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dennis J. Perk Sr.

• age 70, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3:12 p.m. March 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Ruby Mae Hebert Perk; father of Dennis Joseph Jr., Brian and Melissa Perk, all of Thibodaux; father-in-law of Debbie Hebert Perk and Jackie Parks Perk, both of Thibodaux; brother of Anicet "A.J." Jr. and Dibert Perk; grandfather of Travis, Alisha, Zackary, Hunter and Michelle Perk and Damian Babin; and great-grandfather of Morgan and Madeline Perk and Drake Babin
• preceded in death by his parents, Aniciet and Odette Chaisson Perk; and brother, Leander Perk Sr.
• loved to fish hunt and cook
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Alvin Smith

• age 82, a native and resident of Raceland, who died March 11, 2002
• wake service held Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral held Friday at the church; visitation Thursday at the church, and Friday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Elnora Reado Smith of Raceland; father of the Rev. Nolan Smith Sr., Gladys Smith Triggs, Albert Smith Sr., and Howard Smith Sr., all of Raceland, and Bernice Smith Marts of Larose; brother of James Smith, Henry Smith Sr., Earl Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., Clara Smith Robinson, Ella B. Smith Gray, and Verna Mae Smith Reado, all of Raceland, Rebecca Smith Robinson, and Genevia Smith of Thibodaux
• also survived by 19 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bertha Smith
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on the deacon board; hobbies included gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 14, 2002

Ena Plaisance Dufrene

• age 75, a native of Gheens, resident of Raceland and former resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 8:15 a.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• mother of Michael Dufrene; and sister of Hazel Dufrene and Enzy Foshee
• also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Dufrene; parents, Eugene and Melesaire Schouest Plaisance; and brother, Lennie Schouest
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Mae Melancon Eschete

• age 66, a native of Valentine, and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:33 p.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• wife of Nolan Joseph Eschete; mother of Danny Eschete and Penny Arcement; and sister of Herman, Ted, Larry, Donald and Linton "Tickie" Melancon, Mary Joyce Trosclair and Debra Melancon
• also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcidiana nd Melantin Rodrigue Melancon; and sisters, RoHelen Shroyer and Dora Jane Melancon
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Michael J. Falcon

• age 92, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 a.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of Jerry A. and Ronald P. Falcon and Betty F. Clark; and brother of Paul Falcon of Waggaman and Edward Falcon of Covington
• also survived by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Odelia Griffin Falcon; parents, Raphael Miguel and Lorenza Arabie Falcon; son, Adams Joseph Falcon; daughter, Patricia F. Raidl; brothers, Andrew, Victor, James, Joseph, Herbert and Ralph Falcon; and sisters, Jean Boudreaux, Francis Falcon, Pearl Murphy and Rita Colwart
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Elsie Rita LeBlanc

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. March 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Ricky LeBlanc Sr.; mother of Ricky LeBlanc Jr. and Keith LeBlanc Sr.; sister of Carol Anne Domangue; mother-in-law of Cindy A. LeBlanc; and grandmother of Keith "K.J." Jr., Benton M. and Jeremy F. LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her parents, Elphege A. and Camilia Boudreaux LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Michael Edward Moore

• age 50, a native of Marksville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:20 a.m., March 12, 2002
• religious service held today at United Pentecostal Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• husband of Mitsy Dardar Moore; father of Michael "Mikey" Moore Jr.; and brother of Sandra Holloway and Cynthia K. Normand
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman Jr. and Evelyn Woodson Moore
• member of United Pentecostal Church; enjoyed fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off

Susan Marie Sasser

• age 41, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 1 p.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at Ellisville Cemetery in Mississippi
• daughter of Dean and Shirley Anderson Sasser; mother of Jenifer Sasser; and sister of Richard Sasser and Lynn Richard
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 15, 2002

Ena Plaisance Dufrene

• age 75, a native of Gheens, resident of Raceland and former resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 8:15 a.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• mother of Michael Dufrene; and sister of Hazel Dufrene and Enzy Foshee
• also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Dufrene; parents, Eugene and Melesaire Schouest Plaisance; and brother, Lennie Schouest
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Mae Melancon Eschete

• age 66, a native of Valentine, and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:33 p.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• wife of Nolan Joseph Eschete; mother of Danny Eschete and Penny Arcement; and sister of Herman, Ted, Larry, Donald and Linton "Tickie" Melancon, Mary Joyce Trosclair and Debra Melancon
• also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcidiana nd Melantin Rodrigue Melancon; and sisters, RoHelen Shroyer and Dora Jane Melancon
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Michael J. Falcon

• age 92, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8 a.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of Jerry A. and Ronald P. Falcon and Betty F. Clark; and brother of Paul Falcon of Waggaman and Edward Falcon of Covington
• also survived by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Odelia Griffin Falcon; parents, Raphael Miguel and Lorenza Arabie Falcon; son, Adams Joseph Falcon; daughter, Patricia F. Raidl; brothers, Andrew, Victor, James, Joseph, Herbert and Ralph Falcon; and sisters, Jean Boudreaux, Francis Falcon, Pearl Murphy and Rita Colwart
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Elsie Rita LeBlanc

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 p.m. March 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Ricky LeBlanc Sr.; mother of Ricky LeBlanc Jr. and Keith LeBlanc Sr.; sister of Carol Anne Domangue; mother-in-law of Cindy A. LeBlanc; and grandmother of Keith "K.J." Jr., Benton M. and Jeremy F. LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her parents, Elphege A. and Camilia Boudreaux LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Michael Edward Moore

• age 50, a native of Marksville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:20 a.m., March 12, 2002
• religious service held today at United Pentecostal Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• husband of Mitsy Dardar Moore; father of Michael "Mikey" Moore Jr.; and brother of Sandra Holloway and Cynthia K. Normand
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman Jr. and Evelyn Woodson Moore
• member of United Pentecostal Church; enjoyed fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off

Susan Marie Sasser

• age 41, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, who died at 1 p.m. March 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at Ellisville Cemetery in Mississippi
• daughter of Dean and Shirley Anderson Sasser; mother of Jenifer Sasser; and sister of Richard Sasser and Lynn Richard
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 18, 2002

Houston Joseph Authement

• age 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:25 a.m. March 16, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Theresa Dubois Authement; father of Walter "Pat," Jennings Joseph and Dale Paul Authement and Diana Marie Lirette
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Serville and Nora Domangue Authement; and brother, Sterling Authement
• self-employed commercial fisherman; life member of V.F.W. 9608 and American Legion Post 0380; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Jimmy Don Boudreaux

• age 49, a native of Rockport, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 p.m. March 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home
• husband of Ellen Porche Boudreaux; son of J. Earl and Patricia Dupnik Boudreaux; father of Jimmy Don Jr., Melissa Ann and Elizabeth Marie Boudreaux; brother of Greg Boudreaux and Trudie Dugas; grandson of Ben and Opal Lee Dupnik, Alcibiade Boudreaux and Anita Marie Jeffers; and step-grandson of Lewis Chase Jeffers
• Catholic; Mason with Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge 481, F. and A.M. and a krewe member of the Ka-Jon Grotto; employee of Williams Field Services
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Wallace Carter

• age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died March 14, 2002
• funeral service held today at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time; burial at the church cemetery Tuesday
• father of Betty Jane Nelson of Napoleonville, Sedonia Walker of Long Beach, Calif; Catherine Scott of Labadieville, Charlotte Carter of Houston, Texas and Nelson Carter of Napoleonville; and brother of Mable williams of Napoleonville, Clara Carter of Labadieville and Joseph Carter Sr. of New Orleans; father-in-law of Charles Gausha of New Orleans; and devoted friend of Willa Mae Dickerson of Labadieville
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Della Jupiter Carter; son, Melvin Carter; daughter, Patricia Gausha; parents, Abe and Pearly Carter; sisters, Josie Thomas and Louise Carter; brothers, Earl, Abraham and Isaiah Carter; and son-in-law, Ernest P. Nelson Jr.
• retired laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Tom R. Collins Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:35 a.m. March 17, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation Tuesday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Grace Christian Cemetery in Houma
• father of Tom R. Jr. and Michael T. Collins, Linda C. Bergeron and Susan C. Powell; and brother of Charles Collins Jr. and Clara C. LeBoeuf
• also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Walton Collins; parents, Charles Sr. and Irene Theriot Collins; brothers, Harold and Authur Collins; and sister, Ruth C. Jarrell
• retired district manager for State National Life Insurance; U.S. Coast Guard Seaman First Class during World War II; parishioner of Living Word Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Amy Duplechin

• age 98, a native of Church Point and resident of Labadieville, who died at 4 a.m. March 16, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Bertha Blanchard; mother-in-law of Herman Blanchard; sister of Edna D. McGuire Trahan; grandmother of Roland and Philip Blanchard, Debbie Rivere, Beverly LeBlanc and Joni Blanchard; great-grandmother of David Leblanc and Amy Rivere; grandmother-in-law of Jerry Rivere, Dwayne Leblanc and Stephanie Blanchard
• preceded in death by her parents, Jean Baptiste and Josephine Smith Duplechin; brothers, Hubert and Jean Baptiste Duplechin; and sister, Elmire D. Trahan
• Landry’s Funeral home of Labadieville

Francis "Frank" A. Giroir

• age 72, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died March 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Raymond Giroir and Thelma Giroir Ott
• preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Irma Mayet Giroir
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lily Bygrave Guidry

• age 77, a native of South Wark, London, England, and resident of Houma, who died at 6:20 p.m. March 17, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation Tuesday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• mother of Chester "Chet" J. and Dale Guidry, Christine Benoit, Evelyn Hebert and Cynthia Boudreaux; and sister of Robert and Henry Bygrave, Violet Eden and Winnifred Bygrave
• also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester P. Guidry; parents, Robert and Winnifred Blake Bygrave
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Roy "Ne’ Hymel" A. Himel

• age 93, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died March 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Hesmie Bergeron Himel; and brother of Harold Paul Hymel, Grace Durocher and Lurline Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Clelie Oubre Hymel; brothers, Lester J. and Karl J. Hymel; and sisters, Maude Hymel and Beulah Clement
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Margaret Hodge Lee

• age 97, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 12:05 a.m. March 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Clovis, Ludovic Jr., Nolty and Irene Lee and Laura Pitre; and sister of Vernessa Hodge Martin
• also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ludovic Lee Sr.; parents, John and Olivia Doucet Hodge; sons, Eldon, Elmo, Meldon and Frank Lee; daughter, Esprance Lee Griffin; brothers, John Jr. and Francis Hodge; sisters, Alidoria Boudreaux, Latillia Borne, Emma Cheramie and Mary Martin; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Gloria Gladys Hofman Lina

• age 77, a native of Rayne and resident of Houma, who died at 2:34 a.m. March 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Robert P., James L., and Ronald H. Lina, Joanna L. Breaux and Rita L. Fremin; sister of Harvey Hoffman
• also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Lina Jr.; parents, Leon Sr. and Theresa Sinitiere Hoffman; son, Richard Lina; brothers, Leon Jr., Ronald and Donald Hoffman; and sister, Lorraine H. Day
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Leland R. Porche

• age 75, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 1:22 p.m. March 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and until funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma
• husband of Louise Marcel Porche of Houma; son of Nolia Martin Porche of Houma; father of Wade Porche of Bourg, Bernadette P. Matherne of Raceland, Kitrina P. Darcey of Thibodaux, and Angela P. Loy of Mobile, Ala.; and brother of Bruce Porche of Houma, Patrick Porche of Raceland and Helen Porche Wallace of Arkansas
• also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Duffy Porche
• Methodist; veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and a former member of the Masonic Lodge of Houma; member of the Woodmen of the World and an employee of Caro Produce in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Mary Evans Porche

• native of Thibodaux and resident of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 20, 2002
• mother of Ann Beasley of Copperas Cove, Texas, and James Porche of San Antonio; and sister of Lloyd Lafargue of Shreveport
• also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lula Lafargue of Thibodaux; daughter, Betty Waneck of San Antonio; brother, Hubert Lafargue of Thibodaux; and sister, Elaine Lafargue of Thibodaux

Catherine Marie Lafont Torres

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died March 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the K.C. Hall inChauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Karen Ann Torres; sister of Vorris Jr and Kerien Lafont and Grace Lafont Pellegrin of Houma
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lewis Torres; parents, Vorris Sr. and Cecile Hebert Lafont
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 19, 2002

Alfred Joseph Blanchard Sr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 3:45 p.m. March 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Alfred J. Blanchard Jr. and Gaynell B. Airhart; and brother of Jeanne, Denise and Odette Blanchard and Ida B. Melancon
• also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nelia Adams Blanchard; parents, Charles J. and Ida Marquette Blanchard; brothers, Charles M. and John M. Blanchard; and sister, Camille Rosa Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Calvin Davis Sr.

• age 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Mobile, Ala., who died March 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Ann Davis of Mobile, Ala.; father of Buffie Laynette Davis of Houma and Calvin Davis Jr. of Mobile; brother of Verna LeBlanc of Bertrandville, Rose Mary Davis of Gonzales, Delores Sentmore of New Orleans, and Leon and Olden Davis of Napoleonville
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Earline and Joseph Eli Davis; and brothers, Earl and Joseph Davis Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

M. Wayne "Butch" DeLozier

• age 56, a native of Newport News, and resident of Thibodaux, who died March 17, 2002
• funeral service held Thursday at Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News, Va.; visitation Wednesday at the funeral home; burial at Hampton Memorial Gardens
• son of Jean and Raymond "Pete" DeLozier of Poquoson, Va.; father of Bethany Marie Padgett; brother of Peggy Brown
• also survived by two grandchildren
• graduated from Newport News High School in 1963 and graduated from the University of Richmond with a bachelors degree in marketing; at the age of 25, he received his doctorate in marketing at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; taught at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, for two years and became a professor of marketing at the University of South Carolina in Columbia; afterwards, he taught at Nicholls State University as distinguished professor of marketing; continued writing textbooks and articles and spoke at national and international marketing conferences; as a result of his contributions in education, Newport News Mayor Barry Duvall proclaimed April 12 Wayne Delozier Day
• Peninsula Funeral Home of Newport News

Pearl D. George

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:22 a.m. March 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of James "Jimmy," Sidney Jr. and Rogers A. George; and sister of Clyde and Mike Dennis, Emily Rodrigue and Lottie Soigned
• also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney George Sr.; parents, Toby and Emily Webre Dennis; and sisters, Estelle Hitch and Elizabeth Giravis
• homemaker. She was the owner of Sidney George Jewelry Store in Thibodaux for 65 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ethel Marie Brown Hayes

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 4:40 p.m. March 15, 2002
• funeral service held Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints on La. 311 in Houma; visitation Wednesday at the church; burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery
• mother of Calvin Corinthian, John Anthony, Marc Alexis, David Paul, Charmaine Marie and Tamma Faye Hayes; adoptive mother of Herbert Thomas Jr.; stepmother of Daniel Smith Jr.; and sister of Johnell Jones
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Ben Paul Sr. and Olivia Fitch Brown; brothers, Ben Paul Brown Jr., Ernest and Antoin Jones and Andrew West; and sisters, Marion Liteau and Evelyn Duroncelay
• member of Women’s Group Organization and a past Compassionate Service Leader, Natural Missionary; self-employed with a home health sitting service
• Community Funeral Home of Houma

Odette Breaux Pitre

• age 89, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, who died at 10 p.m. March 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Roger N. Pitre and Linda P. Arcement, both of Raceland; sister of Alvin "T-Breaux" Breaux Sr. of Raceland, Wiley "T-Man" Breaux of Pierre Part and Margaret Russo of New Orleans; grandmother of Heidi, Chad and Amanda Pitre and Molly Arcement, all of Raceland; and great-grandmother of Chase Pitre of Raceland
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Pitre Jr.; parents, Edward and Iselle Hebert Breaux; brothers, Milton "Charlie", Clinton "Pat", Francis "Tibby" Sr., and Elmo Breaux; and sister, Mae "Mamie" Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland
• Samart Funeral Home

Michael J. Rink

• age 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, who died March 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Choctaw Fire Station No. 1 in Choctaw; visitation to funeral time at the fire station; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• son of James and Adele Savin Rink; and brother of Milkton, Wayne, Catherine and Melinda Rink and Sandra R. Becnel
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rink; and brother, Terry Rink
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Louise B. Wantlin

• age 79, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:10 p.m. March 18, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation today and until funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot
• mother of George, Allen and Philip Wantlin, Sylvia Benoit and Jane Chauvin; sister of Agnes Fiskey; and half sister of Henry and Ella Detiveaux and Della King
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Wantlin; parents, Alfred E. and Elodie Bergeron Boudreaux; son, John Wantlin; brothers, Ernest D. and Woodrow D. Boudreaux; and half brothers, Harry Detiveaux and Snookie Boudreaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Wallis Joseph Zeringue Jr.

• age 80, a native of Modeste and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:05 a.m. March 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Vivian Keller Zeringue; father of Thomas, Wayne and Ronald Zeringue and Patricia Z. Rochford; and brother of Francis, Etienne, Victorin and Cecil Zeringue
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallis J. Sr. and Lavinia Faucheaux Zeringue; brothers, Eugene, Raymond, Roger, Maurice and Joseph Lee Zeringue; and sister Rose Marie Zeringue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MARCH 20, 2002

Claudette Eschete Babin

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. March 19, 2002
• wife of Robert "Bobby" Babin Sr.; mother of Robert "Bobby" Jr., Patrick "Pat" and Essey Babin all of Bourg and Darlene LeBlanc Whitney of Gray; and sister of Geraldine "Gerry" Blanchard, Mildred "Millie" Voisin, Pauline Trahan and Marion Gros, all of Houma
• also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by herparents, Wilbert Sr. and Mildred Voclain Eschete; and brother, Wilbert "Red" Eschete
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Kathleen "Nicky" Constant Blanchard

• age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:10 a.m. March 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• daughter of Nelson V. and Lena Naquin Constant; mother of Danny, Randy and Timmy Blanchard; and sister of Phillip, Edward, Michael and Tommy Constant, Anne Redhage and June Owens
• also survived by nine grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Gertrude Bourgeois Grabert

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 10:31 a.m. March 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Ronald Forestier, Hazel Morvant and Jeanette Baudoin; and sister of Leroy and Harold Folse, Marie Crotwell and Dorothy Bond
• also survived by 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Forestier; second husband, Benson Grabert; parents, Alcie and Laura Chauvin Bourgeois; sons, John and Douglas Forrestier; brothers, Gerald, Martin, Earl, Ernest and James Folse; and sisters, Judy Noto and Theresa Phillips
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Leonce A. LeCompte

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 7:12 p.m. March 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Ouida Foret LeCompte; father of Magnus "Butch" LeCompte; and brother of Eugene "Gene" LeCompte Sr. and Earline Naquin
• also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charley Jr. and Noemie Duplantis LeCompte; grandchild, Joseph LeCompte; brother, Buvens LeCompte; and sisters, Nilene and Beulah LeCompte
• member of the Knights of Columbus for 30 years, and a member of Woodmen of the World; retired from Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jeanette L. Picou

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died March 18, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; burial was at St. Elie Cemetery in Upper Little Caillou
• wife of Roy Picou Sr.; mother of Roy Jr., Ricky and Joseph Anthony Picou, Debra Dupre and Brenda Cunningham; and sister of William Sr. and Henry Ledet Jr. and Gertrude Trahan
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Joseph and Sedonia Dupre Ledet Sr.; brother, Alvin Ledet; and sisters, Wilma Daigle and Clothilde Picou
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Irene Dominique Punch

• age 82, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:45 a.m. March 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Terry A. Punch; sister of Armand Dominique and Gladys Dominique Melancon; and grandmother of Dustin Punch
• preceded in death by her husband, Clement Punch Sr.; parents, Edgard and Albertine Breaux Dominique; son, Clement Punch Jr.; and brothers, Milton and Alvin Dominique
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 21, 2002

Annabelle Theriot Bourg

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:44 p.m. March 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Friday and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Ernest Bourg Jr., Sandra B. Ritchey and Adele B. Dantin; and sister of Dave and George Theriot, Corine T. Thibodeaux, Marie T. Matherne and Catherine T. Boudreaux
• also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bourg Sr.; parents, Valerie Sr. and Bessie Toups Theriot; brothers, Valerie Jr. and Gerald Theriot; and sister, Velma T. Foret
• member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Syl F. Caillet Sr.

• age 94, a native and resident of Hahnville, who died at 5:25 a.m. March 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• husband of Maybelle Baudoin Caillet; father of Syl Jr. and Gerald A. Caillet; and brother of Marcelin "Jack" and Virginia Caillet, Elise Young, Pearl Baudoin and Velma Matis
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Syl E. and Elise Trosclair Caillet; daughters, Sylvia Touchard and Cynthia Caillet; and sisters, Cecile Donnaud and Evelyn LeBlanc
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Hayward J. Cedotal

• age 76, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, who died March 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Darleen C. Davis, Pamela C. Landry and Michelle Cedotal; and brother of Vivian Giroir
• also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Thibodaux Cedotal; parents, Leonard J. and Victoria Dominique Cedotal; son, Don J. Cedotal; brothers, O’neil, Aubin and Olivier Cedotal; and sister, Olivia C. Rivere
• World War II Navy veteran and a former justice of the peace; member of the American Legion
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Ivery Paul Hebert Jr.

• age 52, a native and resident of Gray, who died March 17, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at Bayou Blue Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue
• son of Shirley Arcement; father of Angie Vicknair; and brother of Roy and Shirley Ann Hebert and Judy Suares
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Ivery Hebert Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dometile F. LeBlanc Leger

• age 88, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Gray, who died at 11 a.m. March 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Dewey Jr., Fernis Sr., Ray Sr. and Lawrence LeBlanc and Dorothy Primeaux
• also survived by 29 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey LeBlanc Sr.; second husband, Delma Leger; parents, Issac and Mary Bertrand Foreman; and sister, Odile Fontenot
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Edward "Eddie" Nation

• age 63, a native of Gilbert and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:30 a.m. March 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation today and to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Lorraine Plaisance Nation; father of Brenda LeBlanc, Christine Quebedeaux and Kandy Griffin; brother of Ann Martin and Doris McCullen; and half-brother of Bobby Mashaw, Travis and Ellen Nation
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Gertrude Stuart Nation; and brother, James Nation
• veteran, a member of American Legion Post 349 and a member of the Central Lafourche Booster club; retired welder
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Theresa Credeur Popps

• age 85, a native of Carencro and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:56 a.m. March 20, 2002
• religious service held Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• wife of Roy Popps; mother of Julius and Bobby Noel, Claudia Fayette, Doris Plaisance and Margie Robin; sister of Freddie Credeur Laurence Guidry, Rosabelle Joubert and Regina Venable
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cizer and Leona Stelly Credeur; brothers, Wilson and John Credeur; and sisters, Ada Myers, Anna Belle Whitney, Marie Wyble, Adez Dugas and Beulah Lanclos
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Elmire J. Verdin

• age 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Point-aux-chene, who died at 7:55 a.m. March 20, 2002.
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chene; visitation today and to funeral time at the Pointe-aux-chene fire station; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Adolt "T-Joe" Lafort of Lockport; and sister of Jeanie Verdin of Bourg
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Celestine Roussell Verdin; daughter, Rita Verdin; brothers, Henry, Sidney Toussance, Jack and Callis Verdin; and a grandchild
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 22, 2002

Susan Marie Toups Clement

• age 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 4:08 p.m. March 21, 2002
• funeral times were pending
• wife of Eldon "Plucker" Clement; mother of Melissa and Melanie Clement, all of Chackbay; sister of Judy Toups Roger, C.J., Douglas, Kevin, and Glenn Toups, all of Thibodaux, and Brian Toups of Chackbay
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude T. and Verna Boudreaux Toups; and brother, Ronald Toups
• employed at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Bessie Marcel Hebert

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:53 p.m. March 20, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• mother of Laura Hebert of Kenner; and sister of Henry Marcel, Lucy H. Michel, Louise M. Trosclair, Lula M. Bourg, Leonise M. Domangue and Viola M. Dugas, all of Houma
• also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Hebert; parents, Henry and Laura Porche Marcel; son, Hayes Hebert; and sisters, Susanna M. Crochet and Lizzie M. Authement
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Glen E. Herndon

• age 83, a native of Sheldon, Mo., and resident of Houma, who died March 20, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• father of Mary Jo Dubois and Larry Herndon
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Parr Herndon
• manager and part owner of Terminix Pest Control Inc. in Houma and was a U.S. Army veteran

Leona LeBoeuf Lirette

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5 a.m. March 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• sister of Lena LeBeouf Lirette of Lockport
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Pierre Lirette; parents, Aubin P. and Marie Eloise Pellegrin LeBoeuf; brother, Joseph Thomas LeBoeuf; and sister, Valerie LeBoeuf Hebert
• homemaker; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Margaret Robertson

• native of Klotzville and resident of Oklahoma City, Okla., who died March 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Landers Robertson; sister of Helen, Jimmy, Clarence and Lawrence Breaux
• also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Alex Daniel Wiggins

• age 56, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died March 13, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Alexander and Vincent Williams and Alex Fleming; brother of Vivian, Lawrence, Louis and Isaac Wiggins
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie Wiggins; son, Conrad Wiggins; brothers, Oscar Sr. and Samuel Wiggins; and sister, Louise Sanders
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MARCH 25, 2002

Freddie H. Arcement

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Carriere, Miss., who died at 10 a.m. March 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; burial was at the church cemetery
• father of Thelma Guillot and Nancy Toups; and brother of Norman, Roland and Alvin Arcement and Rita Mae Theriot
• also survived by five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Percle Arcement; parents, Emile and Agnas France Arcement; brothers, Clarence and Eneas Arcement; and sister, Eva Legendre
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Susan Babin

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 3:50 p.m. March 23, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial was at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• sister of Roy and Robert "Bobby" Babin, Nettie Lafont, Catherine "Katie" Hotard and Martha Hebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Babin and Irene LeBlanc Babin; brothers, Calvin and Sammy Babin; and sisters, Dorothy Knight and Betty Levron
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Jesse Joseph Bergeron

• age 88, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Gray, who died at 6:37 p.m. March 22, 2002
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• husband of Mae Marcel Bergeron of Houma; father of Larry Bergeron of Marrero and Clyde Bergeron and Doris Robichaux of Houma; and brother of Helen Bundy of Houma and Gertrude Estave of Berwick
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elbider and Alice Leonard Bergeron; brothers, Earl, Dewey, Elward and Percy Bergeron; and sisters, Gertie Husband and Beatrice and Daisy Bergeron
• retired electrician and a parishioner of Bayou Blue Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Marian Neil Bergeron

• age 43, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:17 a.m. March 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Donald Joseph Bergeron of Chauvin; mother of Sky Earl Bergeron of Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Loreli Lee Bergeron of Chauvin; and sister of Michael Neil and Rosadel N. LeBeouf of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Sr. and Louise Portier Neil; sons, Charles J. and Daniel J. Bergeron; daughter, Chantel Bergeron; brothers, Clarence Joseph Jr. and Carrol Neil Bergeron; and sister, Mary Mae N. Robichaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Susan Marie Toups Clement

• age 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, who died at 4:08 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Eldon "Plucker" Clement; two daughters, Melissa and Melanie Clement; five brothers, C.J., Douglas, Kevin, Glenn and Brian Toups; and one sister, Judy Toups Rogers
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude T. and Verna Boudreaux Toups; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boudreaux, Toussaint Toups and Octivia Oncale; and one brother, Ronald Toups
• parishioner and employee of Our Lady Prompt Succor Church

Sidney I. Chiasson

• age 83, a native and resident of Choupic, who died at 1:45 a.m. March 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; visitation today and until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Willie, Steward and Brent Chiasson and Joyce C. Schwab Foret; brother of Nelis Chiasson; and stepbrother of Chester, Leroy and Diane Chiasson
• also survived by 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Verna Percle Chiasson; parents, Joseph and Louise Tauzin Chiasson; granddaughters, Carla and Dymphna Chiasson; brothers, Agney and Willis Chiasson; and stepsister, Doris Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Gerline "Cutsy" Olivier Eschete

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 12:10 a.m. March 23, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma
• mother of Michael and Kendra Eschete of Houma, Thomas Eschete of Diamondhead, Miss., Julia Eschete Dantin of Pensacola, Fla., and Kris Eschete of Houston, Texas; and sister of Austin Jr. and Bobby Olivier, Bonnie O. Jackson, Teedy O. Duplantis, Gloria O. Zeringue, Betty O. Trahan, Shirley O. Suire and Delores O. Gorr, all of Houma
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her former husband, Everette Eschete; and parents, Austin Sr. and Julia Lovell Olivier
• retired activities director for the Council on Aging and a parishioner of St. Gregory of Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Mae Galliano Grigsby

• age 77, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 8:59 p.m. March 22, 2002
• visitation at the church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Walter Patrick and Elwood Joseph Grigsby, Sheridan A. Plaisance and Susan N. Klopfenstein
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Grigsby; parents, Claiborne and Noemie Guidry Galliano; brothers, Peter, Louis and Harry Galliano; sisters, Alzina Hebert and Isabell Adams; and one grandchild
• member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Luby Joseph Guidry

• age 80, a native of Daigleville and resident of Theriot, who died at 12:55 p.m. March 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Maria Immaculata Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and until funeral time at the church; burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Dixie May Ross Guidry of Theriot; father of Linda Guidry Rodrigue of Vacherie and Sally Guidry Duplantis and Kathy Ross Luke of Houma; father-in-law of Francis Rodrigue of Vacherie and Jerry Duplantis and Tommy Luke of Houma; brother of Lorina G. Giroir of Theriot; and grandfather of Kevin and Keith Rodrigue, Connie Rodrigue Crochet, Trisha Guillot Sullivan, John Craig Guillot and Brandon Champagne
• also survived by 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ovide Joseph Jr. and Alida Marie Hebert Guidry; brothers, Anthony, Elie, Wilson, Thaddeus, Jessie and Junius Guidry; and sisters, Lovina G. Dugas, Sadie G. Crochet and Una Mary Guillot
• former owner of Creole Lanes and Houma Shipbuilders/Creole Shipbuilders; veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II; parishioner of Maria Immacolata and St. Francis de Sales Catholic churches
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Paul Freddie Pitre

• age 71, a native of Taft and resident of Choctaw, who died at 8:37 a.m. March 23, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; burial was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• husband of Marie Angela Scioneaux Pitre; father of Henry, Ralph, Shane and Hank Pitre, Theresa Landry, Melinda Templet and Priscille Richard; and brother of Desiree Matherne, Yvonne Matherne and Theresa Rink
• also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry J. and Ocenia Hebert Pitre; son, Daniel P. Pitre; brothers, Morris, Ernest and "Rock" Pitre; and grandson, Jason Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Vanny Vidal Tabor

• age 90, a native of Plaquemines Parish and resident of Montegut, who died at 10 p.m. March 22, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Floyd "Taboo" Sr. and Roy J. Tabor of Montegut; and sister of Valarie Vidal Wells of Tickfaw and Agnes Mae Vidal Cantrelle of Gretna
• also survived by five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Tabor; parents, Lawless and Louise Bergeron Vidal; brothers, Ivy, Tibby, Lloyd, Leonce and Henry Vidal; and sisters, Lena Vidal Gaubert, Daisy Vidal Bergeron, Lillian Vidal Ponville and Virgie Vidal Scott
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Francis "Mule" Thibodeaux Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died at 7:35 p.m. March 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Emma Landry Thibodeaux; father of Francis Jr., Blaine and Craig Thibodeaux; and brother of Joyce T. Boudreaux
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Andre’ and Linda Boudreaux Thibodeaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lena Dumont Trahan

• age 90, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, who died at 9:37 a.m. March 21, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; burial was at the church mausoleum
• mother of Druby and Druis Trahan and Ena Callais; and sister of Harry Dumont and Eula Monroe
• also survived by 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Trahan; parents, Mitchell and Marie DuBois Dumont; brothers, Luby and Camille Dumont; and sisters, Lillian White and Hilda Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

 

MARCH 26, 2002

Mary Elizabeth Barrilleaux Bourg

• age 41, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, who died at 5 p.m. March 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Mark Jude Bourg; daughter of John "Pat" and Margaret Gros Barrilleaux; mother of Eric Jude and Emily Catherine Bourg; and sister of John "Chris", Peter Joseph, Anne M. and Theresa M. Barrilleaux and Martha B. Steib and Jane B. Falgoust
• preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Lillian Leray Barrilleaux and Herman and Esther Benoit Gros
• employee of Edison Chouest Offshore and a parishioner and Eucharistic minister of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of Phi Mu sorority
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Ada Hall Brunet

• age 57, a native of Marshall, Texas, and resident of Houma, who died at 2:40 p.m. March 25, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• wife of Royce Brunet of Houma; and stepdaughter of Annie Louise Hall of Scottsville, Texas
• preceded in death by her parents, Grover Hall and Winnie Samuels Hall; and sister, Dorothy Hobden
• clerk at the Evangeline Thrift Store
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louis John Theriot Sr.

• age 85, a native of Theriot and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:16 p.m. March 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Clothilde L. Theriot of Chauvin; father of Louis Theriot Jr. of Chauvin and Gayle Britton of Houma; and brother of Harold "T-Boy," Norris and William Theriot of Houma, Pearl Thibodaux of Bayou Blue, Velma Plaisance of Pointe-Aux-Chene and Della Cunningham of Theriot
• also survived by four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alida Thibodaux Theriot; and brothers, Johnny, Gilbert and Walton Theriot
• clerk for General Merchandise and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MARCH 27, 2002

Vivian Johnson Alexander

• age 89, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:40 p.m. March 23, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Brenda Fay Alexander Cooks and Charlotte Marie Alexander of Thibodaux
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lilias Tooley Alexander; parents, Ed and Evelyn Johnson; son, Alex Morgan Jr.; brothers, Percy and "T-Boy" Johnson; and sisters, Hazel Reff and Louvinia Stanley
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board; also a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23, Order of Eastern Star of Thibodaux; hobbies included gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Thomas Merritt Bates

• age 63, a native of Elkmont, Ala., and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:55 a.m. March 24, 2002
• religious service held today at First Baptist Church in Lockport; burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• husband of Elsie Vedros Foret Bates and stepfather of Cherrie Foret Bergeron and Gloria Foret Percle
• also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Marvin and Lottie Merritt Bates
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

MARCH 28, 2002

Joyce L. Belanger

• age 63, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, who died March 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Gerald P. Belanger; mother of Gerald Jr., Michael, Elizabeth and Ashley Belanger; and sister of Nerissa Rogers
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rosie Lafont; and daughter, Deborah Belanger
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a CCD teacher and director and an Eucharistic minister
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Eunice Matherne Hogan

• age 88, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 3:30 a.m. March 27, 2002
• religious service was held today at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis; burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• mother of Kenneth and Bobby Hogan and Louella Hogan Deroche; and sister of Columbus Matherne and Lorena Romine
• also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Hogan; parents, Alcess and Honora Dugas Matherne; brother, John Matherne; sisters, Virginia Dufrene, Lena Barnett and Hattie Plaisance; and two grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Neil J. Pitre

• age 60, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:30 a.m. March 27, 2002
• religious service held Monday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Dianne Cheramie Pitre; father of Tad, Clay and David Pitre; and brother of Daniel and Ginger Pitre
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leedwood and Irene Gisclair Pitre; and daughter, Skyi Lynn Pitre
• Christian and enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

MARCH 29, 2002

Bobeia Louise Imbler Addy

• age 84, a native of Logansport, Ind., and resident of Birmingham, Ala., who died March 27, 2002
• religious service held Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma; visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Judy Addy Danos of Tamworth, N.H.; sister of Richard Imbler of Mission Vijo, Calif., grandmother of Rene’ Danos Yerby of Birmingham, Ala., James L. Danos Jr. of New York, N.Y., and Marc S. Danos of Broussard; and great-grandmother of Ethan Danos and Winton Yerby IV
• also survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bert D. Addy; and parents, Jesse Imbler and Molly Muckenfuss Imbler Cook
• past treasurer of the Association of Accountants of Miami, past secretary of the National Management Association of Miami, past president of the Thibodaux hospital auxiliary, past treasurer of the Thibodaux Music Club and a member of Grace Lutheran Church Guild
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Junest John Domangue

• age 80, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, who died at 9:30 a.m. March 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• stepfather of Richard and Wayne A. Guidry of Houma and Brenda Ann Strada of Metairie; and brother of Dennis Domangue of Lafayette and Viola D Houck of Dubach
• also survived by five step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rose Giroir Guidry Domangue; parents, Julien Joseph and Julian Boudreaux Domangue; brothers, Lester, Weston and Ernest Domangue; and sisters, Lola D. Champagne and Ester D. Mazarac
• bowler and a fisherman; retired salesman for Carpet and Paper House and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

L. J. Paul Dupre Sr.

• age 69, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:55 a.m. March 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; visitation Sunday at St. Ann Community Center and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Mable Matherne Dupre; and father of L.J. Paul Dupre Jr. and Belinda Trosclair
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Felicia Dupre; brother, Randolph Dupre; and sisters, Delta Wagley, Delma Collins and Ruby Neal
• member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Piece of Cake Band
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Mathilde Porche Foret

• age 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:33 a.m. March 28, 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
• mother of Leo Foret Jr., Thelma F. Alario, Catherine F. Allemand and Patsy F. Toups; and sister of Lena P. Martin, Inez P. Matherne, Agnes P. Vito and Elvie P. Jambon
• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Foret Sr.; parents, Eddie and Onezia Pitre Porche; son, Joseph Foret; daughter, Marie Foret; brothers, Madio and Levy Porche; and one great-great-grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed cooking and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Marion Ordoyne Rodrigue

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:47 a.m. March 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Robert J. Rodrigue; sister of Darryl Portier, Delvin Portier Jr., Arleen Adams and Myrna Benoit; and aunt of Jared Benoit, Chet Adams, Darolyn Dufrene, Sarah and Emily Portier and Sherry Benoit
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Verna Thibodaux Ordoyne; and stepfather, Delvin Portier Sr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Bertha Woods Sewire

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:38 a.m. March 24, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Alvin Sewire, Gerald Sewire, Donald Sewire, Diane Hall, Gwendolyn Guillot and Joyce Sewire of Thibodaux, Floyd Sewire of Houston, Texas, and Janet Sewire of Baton Rouge
• also survived by 29 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Sewire; Parents, Alex and Bertha Coulon Woods; son, Charles J. Washington; brothers, Rev Alex Woods Sr., The Rev. Joseph Woods Sr. and Clarence Woods Sr.
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board; loved raising her grandchildren, sewing and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland