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

OCTOBER 2, 2002

Louis Joseph Arceneaux

• age 61, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Brenda Callahan Arceneaux; four sons, Louis Jr., Mark and Kent Arceneaux and Chris Spurling; two daughters, Tammy Arceneaux and Patricia Blanchard; four brothers, Gerald, Kenneth, James and John Arceneaux; three sisters, Joyce and Annabelle "Nan" LeBlanc and Ruby Chauvin; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Louise Boquet Arceneaux; two brothers, Davis Jr. and Raymond Arceneaux; and a sister, Flossie Bergeron
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards; self-employed welder and the original owner of ABC Welding

Carrie R. Cheramie

• age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:42 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by a son, Melvin Cheramie; a brother, Nolan Rogers; and five sisters, Rose Cheramie, Shirley Plaisance, Ruth Eymard, Mabel Lofin and Geraldine Mayeur
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cheramie Jr.; parents, Edgard Joseph and Lydia Lerille Rogers; and two brothers, Cleveland and Early Rogers
• Catholic and a member of the Ladies of La Salette and a minister of the sick

Gilmas J. ‘U.’ Cheramie

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Augusta Adams Cheramie; four sons, Gilmus "Butch" Jr., Curtis, Danny and Dale Cheramie; two daughters, Gail Lefort and Debbie Dufrene; a brother Tillman Cheramie; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Evelia Cantrelle Cheramie; a son, Ronald James Cheramie; and two brothers, Dumas and Eunice Cheramie
• Catholic and a former member of the Holy Name Society

Mark Stephen Hebert

• age 46, died at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma
• survived by his parents, Stephen and Helen Danos Hebert of Houma; a son, Troy Hebert of Houma; a brother, Thomas M. Hebert of Houma; a sister, Stephanie A. Hebert of Houma; a sister-in-law, Maria Hebert; four nephews, Nicholas P., Mitchell S., Austin W. and Alex T. Hebert; and a niece, Ashley H. Hebert
• preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell P. Hebert; and grandparents, Alidore and Olivia Hebert and Torris and Edna Danos
• owner of Bio-Chem Inc. and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

 

OCTOBER 3, 2002

Ilson P. Boudreaux Sr.

• age 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 30, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport
• survived by his sons, Ilson Jr., Allen, Gary Sr. and Albert Boudreaux; daughters, Loretta Planche, Debbie Parfait, Gail Cooper, Cynthia Braud and Lydia Pennino; brothers, Lester, Nicholas Jr. and Gerald Boudreaux; sisters, Mary Jane Polkey, Nellie Mabry, Doris Lambert and Vivian Gauthier; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Sr. and Viola Pertuit Boudreaux; brothers, Arthur and Milton Boudreaux; sister, Delta Ford; and a great-grandchild

Dale Mark Price

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 28, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his daughters, Darilyn P. Baudoin of Walker and Susie McLeod of Vacaville, Calif.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Chapeaux Price; and parents, Joseph Jr. and Louise Jergens Price
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers. He was a veteran of World War II

Eleanor ‘Nor Nor’ Terrebonne

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:22 p.m. Oct. 1, 2002
• survived by her sons, Gillis Jr. and Adrien Danos; a daughter, Sandra Danos Dubois; brothers, Maurice and Rodney "P.T." Terrebonne; sisters, Irene T. Kern, Hazel T. Dupre, Earline T. Pitre and Leonise Terrebonne; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Natilde Cheramie Terrebonne; brothers, Leo and Ivy Terrebonne; and sisters, Genevieve Doucet and Augusta Adams
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

OCTOBER 4, 2002

Ilson P. Boudreaux Sr.

• age 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 30, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport
• survived by his sons, Ilson Jr., Allen, Gary Sr. and Albert Boudreaux; daughters, Loretta Planche, Debbie Parfait, Gail Cooper, Cynthia Braud and Lydia Pennino; brothers, Lester, Nicholas Jr. and Gerald Boudreaux; sisters, Mary Jane Polkey, Nellie Mabry, Doris Lambert and Vivian Gauthier; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Sr. and Viola Pertuit Boudreaux; brothers, Arthur and Milton Boudreaux; sister, Delta Ford; and a great-grandchild

Dale Mark Price

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 28, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his daughters, Darilyn P. Baudoin of Walker and Susie McLeod of Vacaville, Calif.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Chapeaux Price; and parents, Joseph Jr. and Louise Jergens Price
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers; veteran of World War II

Eleanor ‘Nor Nor’ Terrebonne

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:22 p.m. Oct. 1, 2002
• survived by her sons, Gillis Jr. and Adrien Danos; a daughter, Sandra Danos Dubois; brothers, Maurice and Rodney "P.T." Terrebonne; sisters, Irene T. Kern, Hazel T. Dupre, Earline T. Pitre and Leonise Terrebonne; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Natilde Cheramie Terrebonne; brothers, Leo and Ivy Terrebonne; and sisters, Genevieve Doucet and Augusta Adams
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

OCTOBER 7, 2002

Phillip Allen

• age 45, a native of Santa Barbara, Calif., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lenora A. Allen of Thibodaux; children, Phillip McGuin of Thibodaux, Ericka Carmichael of Birmingham, Ala. and Elizabeth Martin of Mobile, Ala.; brothers, Roderick Allen and Arlander Morrisette Jr.; sisters, Tanya Pinkney, Sandra Morisette and Cathy and Bridget Lee; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary Allen and Arlander Morrisette Sr.; sisters, Rolanda Keith and Cheryl McCarrall
• member of Tabernacle of Love Church; U. S. Army Veteran

Albertine Kraemer Becnel

• age 86, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time at the church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by six sons, Felix Jr., James Sr., Harry, Tommy, Richard and Gene Becnel; one daughter, Janice Charleville; one sisters, Clothile Kraemer; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Joseph Becnel Sr.; her parents, Albert and Adonatille Vanny Kraemer; one brother, Dorsey Kraemer; two grandsons, Jeffery Chardeville and Chad Becnel; and one granddaughter, Kay Becnel

Charles ‘Charlie’ Buggage

• age 72, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at the church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in New Orleans, with burial at Mt. Olivet Masoleum in New Orleans
• survived by his wife, Marine Skidmore Buggage; one daughter, Pamela Daniels; three sons, Byron, David and Kermit Buggage; two sisters, Rose B. Mitchell and Bernadine B. Bush; two brothers, James and Lawrence Buggage; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bernadine Buggage; one sister, Gladys B. Gable; two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Herbert Buggage. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War

Wayne P. Lirette

• age 49, a native of Hahnville and a resident of Laurel, Miss., died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by his wife, Linda Champagne Lirette; mother, June T. Lirette; daughters, Mandy and Rachel Lirette; stepsons, Dwayne and Brett Walters; brothers, Donn, David and Randy Lirette; sisters, Karen Caillet, Sharon Caillet, Tammy Puglise, Barbara Bourgeois, Angela Schexnayder and Tanya Lirette; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sidney Lirette

Eugene ‘Mike’ W. Sherman

• age 52, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at the church; religious service held Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose., with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Gabriellia Plummer, Trinette and Shawanda Sherman; two sons, Corey and Fabian Plummer, all of Belle Rose; five sisters, Brenda McKinney of Donaldsonville, Augustine Caine of Belle Rose, Bertha, Josephine and Dorothy Webster of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Clarence Sherman and Oliver Lewis Sr. of Belle Rose and Arthur and Wallace Webster of Baton Rouge; three step-sisters and five step-brothers; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Vernice Richard Sherman; two sons, Brian and Narbert Sherman; one daughter, Sheila Sherman; both parents; a stepfather; three brothers; two sisters; and his grandparents

Essie A. Thibodeaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002
• visitation to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Wilson Thibodeaux; three sons, Tommy, Lloyd and Nelson Thibodeaux; two daughters, Terry Johnson and Lois Folse; one brother, Nolan Benoit; one sister, Vergie Himel; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orestile and Leonie Thibodeaux Benoit; one daughter, JoAnn McClain; three brothers, Jessie, Norman and Roy Benoit; and one sister, Virene Tabor

 

OCTOBER 8, 2002

Lorenza Ann Cantrelle Bonvillian

• age 62, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, who died Oct. 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; private visitation for family today and normal visitation today and until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; burial at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church mausoleum in Larose
• wife of Jerry Bonvillian Sr.; mother of Jerry Jr., Robert, Glenn and Crystal Bonvillian, Christine Larousse and Margaret Terrebonne; mother-in-law of Cheryl Barbaree, Sara Bonvillian, Jody Larousse and Matthew Terrebonne; grandmother of Ashley Larousse Maronge, Lila, Jory, Jesse and Veronica Larousse, Clarence, Marcy, Maria and Michelle Terrebonne, Dennis Jr. and Randi Bonvillian and Eric Gaubert; sister of Earl, Armojen "Mosey," Anthony and Deacon Mike Cantrelle, Marie Allemand and Loretta Foret; and great-grandmother of Paige Gaubert
• preceded in death by a son, Dennis Bonvillian; parents, Julien "Jules" Cantrelle and Claudine Fonseca Cantrelle Cheramie; stepfather, Louis "Peppy" Cheramie Sr.; brothers, Jules, Maurice, Brenton and Benton Cantrelle; and sisters, Agnes Plaisance and Claudine and Brenda Cantrelle
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a member of the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary; devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend

Rita Dalgo Bruce

• age 77, a native of Buras and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 p.m. Oct. 4, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with buial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her husband, Hervin J. Bruce Sr.; son, Simon Hingle; daughter, Lynette Perlander; stepsons, William, Hervin Jr. and Johnny Bruce; stepdaughters, Belinda Bruce and Lorita Dufrene; six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Emmit Hingle; parents, Issac and Irma Hebbler Dalgo; son, Robert Hingle; and daughter, Janice Arnold

Velda Lorraine Bruce

• age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9 a.m. Oct. 4, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Deanna Jones of Springs, Texas, Doris Rogers of Kingwood, Texas; son-in-law, Kenneth R. Jones; sister, Evelyn Lorraine Compeaux; grandchildren, Gina Berlin, Jennifer Rogers and David Jones; and great-grandchildren, Christina, Stratton and Taylor Berlin
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bruce; parents, William and Ozia Lorraine Charpentier; brothers, Eldon and Switzer Charpentier; and sisters, Hilda Guidry and Dorothy Lorraine
• member of VFW Auxiliary, Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America

Adam ‘Naunk Pip’ Wilson Delatte

• age 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 5, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at the Choctaw Fire Station in Choctaw; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Una T. Delatte; sons, Jeffrey and Ray Delatte; daughter, Glorise Hebert; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Sanchez Delatte; son, Euras Delatte; daughter, Lucy Delatte; granddaughter, Sherry Boudreaux; nine brothers; and four sisters

Robert ‘Bob’ Dufrene Sr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 5, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at Gheens Presbyterian Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgia Bouvier Dufrene; sons, Robert "T-Bob" Jr., Bryan and Corky Dufrene; daughter, Penny Dufrene; brothers, Edison "Sonny" and Woodrow "Butch" Dufrene; sister, Melva Dufrene Cressionie; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lena Falgout Dufrene; son, Ricky Dufrene; and brother, Eroy Dufrene
• elder and trustee at Gheens Presbyterian Church; U. S. Army veteran; retired after 42 years of service with Valentine Paper; member of the Gheens Senior Citizen Olympic team, he was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed camping

Pamela Marie Estay

• age 41, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 2002
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jimmy J. Estay; parents, Percy Jr. and Patricia Authement Marie; stepsons, Jamie and Reggie Estay and Brodie Guidry; daughter, Brandi Estay; brother, Patrick Marie; sisters, Penny A. Marie, Paula M. Plaisance; and one grandchild

Christopher Ridley Falcon

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Oct. 3, 2002
• funeral service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his companion, Jane Williams; parents, Harold and Jessie Falcon of Houma; daughters, Courtnay Lynn and Christin Leigh Falcon of Houma; sisters, Jessica Auenson of Berwick, Hardyn Freeman of Wharton, Texas; Mona Falcon of Spring, Texas; and one grandson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ridley and Veronica LeBlanc and Christopher and May Deneoux Falcon

Stephen Ray Falgout Sr.

• age 44, a native of Houma and resident of Duson, died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 27, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with cremation to follow
• survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Berthelot Falgout; father, Raymond Falgoust Sr.; stepmother, Regina Falgoust, sons, Stephen Jr. and Joshua Falgout of Houma; daughter, Corrine Falgout of Duson; stepdaughter, Savannah Simoneaux of Bayou Pigeon; brothers, Kenneth W. Falgout of Scott; half-brother, Raymond Falgoust Jr. of Houma; sisters, Robin F. Vigie of Brusley and Stacey F. Parker of Everette, Wash; half-sisters, Bonita Falgoust and Heidi Matherne, both of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Marie Bourque Falgout; and grandparents, Leland and Gladys Richoux Bourque, Delford Victor and Odelia Granier Falgoust

Thelma Simoneaux Landry

• age 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:19 p.m. Oct. 5, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Gordon Quentin Jr. and Sidney Joseph Landry; daughters, Kathleen Landry Prentice, Carol Landry Lockhart and Mary Monica Landry Rubin; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Quentin Landry Sr.; parents, Sidney Sr. and Lydia Bergeron Simoneaux; brothers, Sidney J. Jr. and Leo C. Simoneaux; and sisters, Irma S. Vial and Doris S. DeJean

Esma Marie Rodrigue Levron

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 6, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her stepbrothers, Tillman and Henry Martin; and stepsisters, Sadie Toups and Hazel Levron
• preceded in death by her husband, Elie Joseph Levron; step-parents, Gilbert and Justine Rodrigue Martin; and stepsisters, Flossie and Hazel Levron

 

OCTOBER 9, 2002

Louis Peter Caldarera

• age 81, died at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church; burial at the St. Philip Church mausoleum
• survived by his sons, Louis "Boot" G. Caldarera of Thibodaux; Ralph A. Caldarera of Vacherie, Stephen J. Caldarera of Houma and James J. Caldarera of Lantana, Fla.; brothers, Curtis and John Caldarera, both of Lutcher and Glenn Caldarera of Kenner; sisters, Noella Fraser of Ruston, Myrtis Caldarera, Leticia Richard of Gramercy and Joyce Bourgeois of Lutcher; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Laurence Tregre Caldarera; children, Carroll and Catherine Calderera; parents, John and Leticia Caldarera; and brother, Joseph "Buster" Caldarera
• retired superintendent for Colonial Sugars; veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus

Harris Joseph Callahan

• age 85, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Isabelle Marie St. Pierre Callahan of Houma; sons, Ronnie and Douglas Callahan; daughters, Catherine Brunet, Linda C. Faulk Osburn, Marlene Scurto; sons-in-law, Marcel Brunet, Charles Scurto; daughters-in-law, Sandra and Gina Callahan; brothers, Sidney and Sylvester Callahan; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Eleanor Brunet Callahan; brother, Eugene Callahan; and sister, Ella Callahan; past employee of Superior Oil Co., he was an avid sportsman who loved to fish and hunt; U. S. Navy veteran during World War II, who served on the USS Shangrila; stationed in New Caldonia in the South Pacific and served as an interpreter

Lefty J. Cheramie

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Woodville, Miss., died at 7:25 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout funeral Home in Galliano; Masonic service held at the funeral home, and a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his sons, Steve Cheramie and Gary Ledet; daughters, Susan Danos, Elizabeth and Angel Cheramie; daughter-in-law, Dinah Cheramie; sister, Ruby Cheramie; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Rebstock; second wife, Neva Cheramie; parents, Davis and Clotine Gisclair Cheramie; sons, Danny and Wayne Cheramie; and brother, Minor Cheramie
• member of Masonic Lafourche Lodge 427, a member of 32 Degree Masons, Grand Consistory of New Orleans; and shrine member of Jerusalem Temple

Raymond ‘R. D.’ DeSoto

• age 73, a native of Luling and a resident of Montegut, died at 1:40 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Ethel P. DeSoto; sons, James and Dwayne DeSoto; daughters, Judy Gravois and Susan Hodge; brothers, Luther DeSoto; sisters, Kitty Gremillion, Rose "Doddle" Hebert, Gertrude Michot and Patsy Catania; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Telesman and Clementine Willaba DeSoto; brothers, Wellman and Rudy DeSoto and sister, Dorothy Ducote

Michael ‘Stonewall" Kliebert Sr.

• age 45, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:18 a.m. Oct. 5, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Lutecia Kliebert of Vacherie; sons, Michael Jr and Dan Kliebert, both of Vacherie; daughters, Dolores Falcon of Vacherie and Christiana Cooke of LaPlace; brothers, Derek, Mark and Victor Kliebert, all of Vacherie; sister, Nicole Hebert of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Nolan Kliebert

Dennis Michael Savoie

• age 39, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Oct. 5, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Paula Adams Savoie; parents, Raleigh and Lois Bruce Savoie; sisters, Rebecca Iannazzo and Kathy Pitre; and he was guardian of Harlie Adams
• preceded in death by his brother, Raleigh Savoie Jr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Camille J. Zeringue

• age 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3 p.m. Oct. 6, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles; mass of burial celebated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his son, Leroy Zeringue; daughters, Pam Plaisance and Bonnie Babin; sons-in-law, Kenneth Plaisance and Richard Babin; daughter-in-law Mary Ann Babin; brother, Henry Zeringue; sister, Josephine Domangue; grandchildren, Darlene Z. Nelson, Terry Zeringue, Darrell Zeringue, Angie P. Wilson, Karen P. Gisclair, Troy Plaisance, Jill Plaisance, Scott Babin, Richelle B. Benoit, Michelle B. Ohmer; and great-grandchildren Jessica and Daniel Nelson, Tara and Tori Zeringue, Tommy Schwall, Dylan and Amy Zeringue, Michael and Craig Wilson, Savannah and Luke Plaisance, Justin and Anthony Benoit, Parrish Hebert, Sagan and Haven Ohmer
• preceded in death by his wife, Irene Boyer Zeringue; parents, Henry Sr. and Eva Dantin Zeringue; son, Camille Zeringue Jr.; brothers, Lawrence and Thomas Zeringue; and sisters, Judith Degruise, Earline Borne and Rita Chiasson
• retired police jury employee

 

OCTOBER 10, 2002

Jimmy Paul Ledet

• age 18, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Oct. 7, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jimmy Fanguy and Frances Ledet; stepbrothers Elliot, Derek and James Fanguy; and stepsisters, Anna and Christine Fanguy

 

OCTOBER 11, 2002

Earl P. Boudreaux

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cecile F. Boudreaux; sons, Clinton, Troy and Jude Boudreaux; daughter, Sandi Boudreaux; brother, Reginald Boudreaux; sisters, Rhea B. Scott and Marian B. Boquet; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, August and Lucille Boudreaux
• member of the Knights of Columbus

Noison John Daigle

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 9, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Laura Hebert Daigle; sons, Ronny J.a nd Carl P. Daigle; daughter, Karen D. Bourgeois; brother, Curtis P. Daigle; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philogene and Ida Daigle; brothers, Dewey, Rivers and Ray Daigle; and sisters, Earles Bergeron and Eunice Gros
• parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church and a retired auto mechanic with Daigle Dodge in Napoleonville; life member of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of American Legion Post 88; World War II veteran

Frank Charles Fanguy Jr.

• age 54, a native of Munich, Germany, and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 2002
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home; funeral service held Friday at the funeral home with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by his father, Frank C. Fanguy Sr.; and sister, Lynda Alexander of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Neoma Ferrier Fanguy; stepmother, Jeanette Naquin Fanguy
• chemist and biologist and was employed by Terrebonne Parish Pollution Division as laboratory supervisor for the past 17 years; parishioner of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Sheila Perque Minton

• age 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson, died Oct. 8, 2002
• visitation today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Coby and Cade Minton; parents, Kirby and Essie Perque; sisters, Gretchen P. Smith and Mary P. Noto; and brothers, Kurt J. and Mark Perque

Tommy Joseph Nelton

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his father, Leeray Joseph Nelton; mother, Connie LeBouef; stepmother, Dolly Nelton; stepfather, Daniel LeBlanc; grandparents, Emery and Hilda LeBouef and Elmore and Theresa Nelton; sisters, Sheryl LeBouef, Alena Tatum and Leeann Mauldin; stepbrother, Brent LeBlanc; stepsisters, Wendy Picou and Lacy Guidry; and half-sisters, Crystal and Desiree Nelton
• preceded in death by his brother, Leeray Nelton Jr.

June S. Oncale

• age 68, a native and resident of Gray, died at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Earl "Jack" Oncale; son, Bradley J. Oncale of Gray; daughters, Lisa Samanie of Schriever, Jackie Dupre of Bayou Blue and Holly Gaudet of Houma; sisters, Laura Thibodaux, Jenny Stevens and Vilarie "TV" Gagneaux; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Ozea Daigle Sonier; brothers, Nelson, Chester and Mitchell Sonier; sister, Mattie Babin; and grandson, B.J. Samanie
• retired secretary for DA Exterminating Co. and a homemaker; member of St. Bridget Catholic Church

 

OCTOBER 14, 2002

Catherine Charles Bradley

• age 76, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 9, 2002
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Saturday at the church; burial at the Morning Star Baptist church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons, Nathaniel West of Avondale, Nathan West of Austin, Texas, Rev. Rolando Bradley of Houma, and Elton Bradley of Raceland; daughters, Linda White of Paradis, Carolyn Bland, Debra Wheaton, and Vivian Bradley of Raceland, and Sandra Bradley of Kenner; brother, Sidney Charles of Raceland; sister Florence C. Nicholas of New Orleans; 40 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Bradley Sr; parents, William and Polly Charles; brothers, Albert, Antoine, Evans Sr., Joshua, and William Charles II; and sister, Leanna C. Cooper
• Baptist

Kevin Leo Bourgeois

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Robert, died at 6:37 p.m. Oct. 10, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by his wife, Eleanora Helen Toups Bourgeois; mother, Armentine Bourgeois Bourgeois; son, Kevin L. Bourgeois Jr.; daughters, Ramona Brooks, Ida Clark, Wanda Hollifield, Theresa Michaels, Audra Bourgeois, Pearl Porche and Elizabeth Riche; brothers, Russell and Dean Bourgeois; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Albert Boureois; and daughter, Paula Bourgeois

Leslie J. Clement Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Shirley Picou Clement; son, Leslie J. Clement Jr. of Thibodaux; daughters, Kathy C. Pennington of Houma; Susan C. Frost of Thibodaux; daughter in law, Sandra R. Clement; son-in-law, Roy E. Pennington Jr.; sisters, June C. Clement of Thibodaux and Beverly C. Steed of Coulee Dam, Wash.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon J. Sr. and Clothilde Bourgeois Clement; brothers, Leon Jr. and Bert Clement; sisters, Evelyn M. and Gladys Clement and Elsie C. Braud
• veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II; retired account manager for the La. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Thibodaux, a devoted husband and father

Maggie Cooks Dabney

• age 78, a resident of New Orleans, died at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 3, 2002
• visitation Saturday at First Mount Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service held at the church, with burial at Resthaven Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by a daughter, Peggy Ann Davis of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert "JamBo" Dabney; parents, Elijah and Olivia Ballard Cooks; daughter, Mary Dabney Spot; son, Alton Dabney; brothers, Tom and Ulysses Cooks and Lawrence Hall; and sisters, Elester Cooks Jupiter and Hattie Dunn

Dorina LeBeouf Eschette

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:27 p.m. Oct. 9, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of Christian burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Norma Wadin of Houma; brother, A.J. LeBeouf of Houma; sister, Mildred Voisin of Houma; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Paul Eschette; parents, Alces and Lorina Cuneo LeBeouf; sons, Kenneth "Winky" and Manuel Paul Eschette; and brother, Druby LeBeouf
• homemaker and a retired food service clerk; enjoyed playing pokeno

Maggie Gilton

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 8, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held today at the church, with dismissal Saturday and burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Jeanetta G. Sheffie of Napoleonville and Lillian G. Curtis of Labadieville; sons, Edward Tunson of Labadieville and Randy Gilton of Napoleonville; sister, Gertrude Thompson of Jeanerette; 30 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Smith Sr., parents, Joseph and Mary Gilton; sons, Ellis Jr., James Smith Sr. and Sterling Gilton; brothers, Thaddeus and Herman Gilton; and grandson, Clifford Smith
• senior usher at St. Paul Baptist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Stars; enjoyed gardening, fishing, sewing and cooking

Sheila Perque Minton

• age 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson, died Oct. 8, 2002
• visitation today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Thomas Minton; sons, Coby and Cade Minton; parents, Kirby and Essie Perque; sisters, Gretchen P. Smith and Mary P. Noto; and brothers, Kurt J. and Mark Perque

Tiffany ‘Tiff’ Michelle Thompson

• age 1 year 5 months, died Oct. 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina
• survived by her parents, Perry Thompson Jr. and Holly Falgoust, of Gonzales; brother, Trey M. Falgoust; grandparents, Perry Sr. and Theresa Thompson of Gonzales, Rodney and Susan Levron of Chackbay; and great-grandparents, Edward and Marie Landry of Gonzales
• preceded in death by her grandfather, John Falgoust Sr.

Lelia Barrilleaux Adams

• age 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 13, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass of burial celebated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Andrew, Melvin and Clarence Adams; daughters, Gertrude and Mabel Boudreaux, Ruby Champagne and Lorraine Breaux; brother, Medric Barrilleaux; sisters, Edna Barrilleaux, Ludia Arcement, Rosalie Borne and Doris Richard; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Adams; parents, Ernest and Elvina Landry Barrilleaux; son, Elden Adams; daughter, Anna Lee Vicknair; brothers, Murphy and Van Barrilleaux; sister, Quida Vicknair; and grandchildren, Gary and Keith Adams

Florence J. Albert

• age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 10, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial will be at the church Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Toni Marie Simms of Beaumont Texas, and Louella Albert of Zachary; sisters, Georgiana J. Epps and Clara Mahoney, both of Raceland; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Albert; parents, Sam and Mary Wilson Jones; brothers, Isaac Perkins, Cornelious Ingram, and Clarence Jones Sr.; and sisters, Gladys Brown, and Pearl Jacobs
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Enola Saucier Bardin

• age 93, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2002
• visitation today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her step-daughter, Yvonne B. Moore
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis Gordon Bardin; parents, Raymond and Helene Bourgeois Saucier; one brother, Whitney Saucier; and three sisters, Rita Toups, Clarice Theriot and Clara Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Irene Ordogne Bourgeois

• age 60, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Oct. 12, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Choctaw Volunteer Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church Chapel with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leroy Bourgeois; son, Robert "T-Rob" Bourgeois; brother, Frank Ordogne; and sisters, Emily Ordogne Delatte, Emma Ordogne Landry and Virgie Ordogne Tauzin
• preceded in death by her parents, Oza and Eveline Ordogne; and brother, Harry Ordogne

Shannon Marie Trahan Coleman

• age 31, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Oct. 12, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Scotty Mark Coleman; father, Cecil Trahan Sr.; stepmother, Karen Trahan; son, Rory Dean Coleman, daughter, Tracey Lynn Trahan; brother, Cecil Trahan Jr.; sisters, Necole Trahan Duthu and Renetta Trahan Bourque; grandmothers, Dora Trahan and Emily Cheramie; and grandfather, Tilman Cheramie
• preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Trahan; and grandfather, Peter Trahan Sr.
• Pentecostal; employed with Family Dollar in Houma

Ernest N. Duet

• age 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 10, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by two sons, Rickey and Bob Duet; two brothers, Edward and Terrance Duet; three sisters, Sorita Griffin, Oreika Esponge and Nona Mullican; three grandchildren; and one great-granchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae Ella Danos Duet; his parents, Noncia Guidry and Ernest A. Duet; and one brother, Leon Duet Jr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a recipient of the Purple Heart and a member of the American Legion

Whitney P. Hebert

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, Dane, Michael and Raymond Hebert; one sister, Thelma Hebert Richard; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Frances Duke Hebert; his parents, Sylvain Joseph and Corinne Brown Hebert; nine brothers, Roland, George, Lester, Wilton, Harold, Raoul, Raymond, Morris and Calvin Hebert; and two sisters, Myrtle Fremin and Ethel Usey

Mildred Pittman Howes

• age 90, a native of Washington Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Oct. 11, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs and Wednesday at Millville Baptist Church in Ponchatoula; funeral service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Howes Cemetery in Ponchatoula
• survived by her sons, Terrell E. and Michael w. Howes; daughters-in-law, Sue S. and Eleanor B. Howes; sister, Wilda Pittman Jones; grandchildren, Steve Howes and wife Janice; Laura Ann Bankston and husband Roger Dale; Sidney Wall and wife Wendy; Brian Howes and wife Tracie; Vivian "Dee Dee" Sullivan and husband Chad; the Rev. Michael Andrew Howes and wife, Laurel, and Ashley Wall; and great-grandchildren, Brittany, Bradley, Brennan, Miachel Raymond and Emily Hanna Howes, Kayla and Annie Bankston and Cole and Tyler Sullivan
• preceded in death by her husband, Emmett L. Howes; parents, David Levi and Sally Wallace Pittman; and brothers, Donald and Earl Pittman
• charter member of the Florida Boulevard Baptist Church in Baton Rouge

Hadley ‘Ed’ Mars

• age 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Marrero, Louisiana, died Oct. 11, 2002 at 11:58 a.m.
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alice Kennedy Mars; son, Eddy C. Mars; daughters, Amy L. Dufond and Pam Thompson; sons-in-law, Wayne Dufond and Bob Thompson; three grandchildren, Cassie, Garrett and Durete; brother, Will Mars; sister, Madonna Torres; and good friend, Jeannette Boyer
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Aurelie Rodrigue Mars; brothers, Wickington, Garfield and Wilfred Mars; and sisters, Mazie Thibodaux, Clara Bell Galiano and Sadie Mars
• retired Army Sergeant, First Class, a World War II veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart; loved golfing, cooking, dancing and being with family and friends

Robert Anthony ‘Bob’ Matherne

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gheens, died at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 11, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Irma Cecile Breaux Matherne; mother, Esther Louviere Matherne; son, Matthew Matherne; daughter-in-law, Colleen Davis Matherne; daughter, Tricia Lasseigne; son-in-law, Sean Lasseigne; brothers, Allen and Wiley Matherne; sister, Sharon Robicheaux; and grandchildren, Laci Cheramie and Cody Sean Lasseigne
• preceded in death by his father, Wiley A. Matherne
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; served in the U. S. Army

Juanita Durocher Stall

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:11 p.m. Oct, 12, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gasper Steve Stall; sons, Stephen Stall of Galliano, Kendall Stall of Luling and Gregg Stall of Thibodaux; daughters, Ann Meyer of Mandeville and Ellen Powers of Marrero; sisters, Shirley Boudreaux of Thibodaux and Mary Allen Adams of Lockport; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Enola Benoit Durocher; and infant daughter, Kathy Stall
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a member of Golden Meadow Women’s Club, K. C. auxiliary and a lay minister of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; retired home economics teacher for Lafourche Parish Schools; member of the first graduating class of Nicholls State University and a summa cum laude graduate of Louisiana State University

Verline Virginia Van Buren

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Oct. 10, 2002
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home in Houma and today at First Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service today at the church, with burial at Christ Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellendale
• survived by her sons, Michael, Kenneth and Keith Van Buren, all of Houma and Izeal Van Buren of Charleston, S.C.; daughters, Michelle, Shirley, Angela and Karen Van Buren, all of Houma, Izetta Blake of Port Allen and JoAnn Smith of Patterson; brothers, James, Raymond, Antoine and Roland Van Buren, all of Houma and Johnell Van Buren of New Orleans; sisters, Julia V. Lagarge of Houma, Luberda V. Myles of Gray and Geraldine V. Theriot of Houma; 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Izeal and Julia "Medusa" L. Van Buren; brother, Izeal Van Buren; and sisters, Viola Van Buren Johnson and Izetta Van Buren
• deaconess board of First Baptist Church; hobbies included reading the Bible, taking care of children and grandchildren

 

OCTOBER 15, 2002

Jane Talbots Marks

• age 89, a native of Napoleonville and long time resident of Port Allen, died Oct. 13, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by her daughter, Barbara Marks Trascher; sons, Jim of New Orleans and Bill Marks of Baton Rouge; sister, Catherine Maloney; brothers, Aubert "Bert" and George Talbot; four grandchildren and five great-grandhildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Martineau Marks; parents, Aubert Leon and Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; sisters, Josephine Carmouch, Lucille Foley, Betty Berniard; and brother, Thomas Talbot
• 1933 graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette and a member of the Delta Epsilon Nu sorority; while attending SLI, named Queen Sucrose II with 150 maids at the second annual Sugarcane Festival

Joseph Damase Webre

• age 84, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m. Oct. 14, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marian Marcel Webre of Houma; son, Dale Joseph Webre of Luling, Rohn Adria Webre of Houma; daughters, Sheila Jane Webre, Melanie Webre Crochet and Hedy Katherine Webre of Houma; sisters, Ruth W. Downs of Mathews, Va., Therese W. Talbot of Houma and Rose W. Rodrigue of Vacherie; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Damase and Beatrice Becnel Webre; brother, Victor Webre; sisters, Beatrice W. Oubre, Stella W. Cazenave, Odile Webre and Rita W. Gilmore
• retired tool pusher for Texaco for 35 years; served in the United States Coast Guard; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

OCTOBER 16, 2002

Clifton ‘Jim Bowie’ Benoit

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the St. Charles Community, died at 6:40 a.m. Oct. 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, Clifton, Kermit, Clark, Lyn, Bill and Jimmie Benoit; daughters-in-law, Sondia and Shirley Benoit; daughters, Ann Lagarde, Catherine Lagarde and Stanis Folse; sons-in-law, Ed Lagarde, Moonie Lagarde and Charles Folse; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Benoit; parents, Aurthur and Louise Ordoyne Benoit; daughters, Winona Baye, Pearl Benoit and an infant baby; brothers, Irvy, Whitney, Clarence, Orestile, Alexie and Cleveland Benoit; and sisters, Cecilia Melancon, Alexina Benoit, Orestilia Martin and Clevia Naquin

Andre E. Caillouet Sr.

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Oct. 14, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his mother, Adel B. Caillouet; son, Andre E. Caillouet Jr.; daughters, Tamara E. Caillouet and Jessica Lynn Allen; brothers, Reginald J., James B., Antoine J. and Jean E. Caillouet, all of Houma and Stephen P. Caillouet of Princetown; sisters, Theresa Boudreaux, of Bourg, Christine Collins of Mufreesboro, Tenn., Martha Gehbauer of Freeport, Fla., and Renee Caillouet of Gray
• preceded in death by his father, Edgar J. Caillouet Sr.; sisters, Irene, Mary A. and Anette Caillouet

Aubrey Paul Domangue Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Oct. 15, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred Boudreaux Domangue of Houma; son, Aubrey Domangue Jr.; daughter, Pam Waguespack; brother, Roy Domangue; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Theard and Anna LeCompte Domangue; grandson, John Waguespack Jr.; brothers, Louby, Dennis, Gervais and Lindsey Domangue; sisters, Annie D. Brien and Ludia D. Carlos
• retired self-employed plumber. He was a member of the VFW, Annunziata’s Usher Society, and Knights of Columbus
• World War II U.S. Army veteran

Geneva Goins

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 11, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; funeral service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Goins; parents, James and Pinkey Rounds Jackson; and two sisters, Louise McGee and Mildred Nelyon
• member of Magnolia United Methodist Church

Mary Lena Dyson Hebert

• age 60, a native of Cameron and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 2002
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Patrick Trosclair and Don Foret; daughters, Tammy Hebert, Mary Trosclair and Vickie Watson; brothers, Edmond and L.J. Dyson; sisters, Doreen Mouton, Colise Dyson, Rita Trump and Irene Dyson; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Harry L. Hebert, Milton Foret, Frank Trosclair and Weldon Stoufflet; parents, Durphy and Caroline Constance Dyson; and son, Paul Trosclair
• parishioner of Holy Rosary and a homemaker

Edward LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of Cut Off, and resident of Larose, died at 12:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mable Trosclair LeBlanc; son, Marvin Evans; sister, Ethel LeBlanc Collins; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Lillian Duplantis LeBlanc; daughter, Sylvia Ann LeBlanc; brothers, Tillman and Omar LeBlanc; and sister, Leola Lefort
• Catholic and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II

Doris Vegas Orgeron

• age 73, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Oct. 15, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Wayne M. and Curtis J. Orgeron; daughters, Nadine Orgeron Felarise, Rachelle Orgeron Hebert and Rochelle Mary Orgeron; sister, Grace Vegas Danos; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Rodney P. Orgeron; parents, Pierre and Lucille Cheramie Vegas; brothers, Albert and Morris Vegas; and grandson, Rodney J. Orgeron
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; worked for Cut Off Elementary School for 21 years and Wal-Mart for 13 years; member of Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society

Breanna Jeannie Rogers

• age 2, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died Oct. 11, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Jeannie Rogers and Jimmy Fellelo; stepfather, Adam Naquin; brother, Adam Rogers; and sister, Erica Fellelo

 

OCTOBER 17, 2002

Andre E. Caillouet Sr.

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Oct. 14, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his mother, Marie Delores Theriot Caillouet; son, Andre E. Caillouet Jr.; daughters, Tamara E. Caillouet and Jessica Lynn Allen; brothers, Reginald J., James B., Antoine J. and Jean E. Caillouet, all of Houma and Stephen P. Caillouet of Princetown; sisters, Therese Boudreaux, of Bourg, Christine Collins of Tullahoma, Tenn., Martha Gehbauer of Freeport, Fla., and Renee Caillouet of Gray
• preceded in death by his father, Reginald Joseph Caillouet Sr.; sisters, Irene, Mary A. and Annette Caillouet

Norman Joseph Chiasson Sr.

• age 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 16, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his sons, Curtis, Norman Jr., Robert, Olan, Chris and Joachim Chiasson; daughters, Dian Guidroz and Shelia Foret; brothers, Nolan and Francis "T-Will" Chiasson; sister, Joyce Slayden; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Arabie Chiasson; parents, Felix and Josephine Gros Chiasson; sons, Loveless and Lenwood Chiasson; and sister, theresa Rivet
• retired truck driver

Ronald ‘Mickey’ Jaccuzzo

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Oct. 17, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edith Jane Malbrough Jaccuzzo; sons, Johnny, Randy and Craig Jaccuzzo; daughters, Tammy Schexnayder, Deena Rodrigue, Cathy Laliberte, Mary Thornton, Micki Rodrigue and Joan Schexnayder; sons-in-law, Ted Schexnayder, Bonin Rodrigue, Rocky Laliberte, Timmy Rodrigue and Joey Schexnayder; daughters-in-law, Gail and Kelly Jaccuzzo; sisters, Jackie Jaccuzzo, Delores Nicoladis and Joann Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Jaccuzzo and Dorothy Melancon; and sister, Catherine Miliam
• U. S. Marine and a veteran of the Korean War; employed by J. Ray McDermott

Alexandre Royce Matherne

• infant, of Cut Off, died at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 15, 2002
• graveside service held Friday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his parents, Aaron and Genie Matherne; and brother, Bradley Babin
• preceded in death by his brothers, Brandon Kyle and Aaron Scott Matherne

Sadie B. Roger

• age 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 16, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Enola R. Westerman; sisters, Eunice Gautreaux and Mildred Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband Jean Baptiste Roger; parents, Wallace and Angelia Thibodaux Benoit; sons, Rivers, Harris, Nolan, Norris and Wilbert Roger; sisters, Mabel Kern, Lottie Benoit, Nola Belteau and Nobie Guillot; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

Breanna Jeannie Rogers

• age 2, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died Oct. 11, 2002
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Jeannie Rogers and Jimmy "Duane" Ferrell; stepfather, Adam Naquin; brother, Adam Rogers; and sister, Erica Ferrell

 

OCTOBER 18, 2002

Hazel M. Guillotte

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2002
• services were private
• survived by her sons, Charles P. III and Michael R. Maddocks and Todd B. Pitre; daughters, P. Merle Maddocks, Hazel Robert and Marsha M. Daigle; brothers, Harry, Lawrence and Dennis Malbrough; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Guillotte; parents, Paul and Sadie Guillotte Malbrough; brothers, Louis and Clifton Malbrough; and sister, Doris Naquin

Catherine Boutain Oliver

• age 51, a native of Plattenville and resident of Dorseyville, died Oct. 16, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Staff Sgt. Marcellus J. Oliver of Schreverport and Alton Oliver Jr. of Dorseyville; sisters, Carolyn B. Andrew of Napoleonville; three brothers, James Boutain of Leesville, Gerald Boutain of Bertrandville and Richard Boutain of Los Angeles; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth Boutain; and sister, Darlene Boutain

Olivia Robertson

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:59 p.m. Oct. 11, 2002
• funeral service held Saturday at Community Funeral Home in Houma with burial at the Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jimmy Robertson of Houma and Willie and Cordnell Robertson of New Orleans; daughter, Gloria Roberson of New Orleans; brother, Johnny Washington of California; sisters, Thelma Smith of Houma, Dora Green of Thibodaux, Annie Otis of New Orleans and Elizabeth Washington of Houma; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Robertson; parents, Joseph and Ella Calloway Washington; brothers, Joe and Albert Washington; and sister, Etheal Shanklin

 

OCTOBER 21, 2002

Rene John Badeaux

• age 64, a native of Larose and resident of Bourg, died at 6 a.m. Oct. 20, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Myra Bourgeois Badeaux; daughters, Lynn Badeaux St. Blanc of Waggaman, Charlotte Badeaux Hebert of Harvey; sons-in-law, Richard St. Blanc and Jayson Hebert; brothers, Hayes Joseph Badeaux Jr. of Bourg and Rudy James Badeaux of Enterprise; sisters-in-law, Gene and Alice Badeaux; sisters, Peggy Badeaux Aucoin of Lafayette; grandchildren, Meagan, Kayla and Corey Badeaux; six nieces and two nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Joseph Sr. and Lowene Cheramie Badeaux of Lockport

Carlo J. Bilello

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gonzales, died at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his daughters, Janice Beeson Rushing and Patricia Zeringue; son-in-law, Oscar Zeringue; brothers, Charley, Sam, Joe and Tony Bilello; grandchildren, Scott and Stacey Zeringue, Dayna and Mark Paull, Karla and Brad Sequin, Kyle Zeringue, Jonathan, Tasia and William Beeson; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Louise Boudreaux Bilello; parents, Anthony and Lena Marcello Bilello; and brother, Lucien Bilello

Emily Pellegrin Blanchard

• age 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Berwick, died at 11:58 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Blanchard of Houma; brothers, Luby Pellegrin of Chauvin and Lee Ray Pellegrin of Houma; sisters, Velma Authement of Houma and Annie May Gaubert of Lockport; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Blanchard; parents, Sylvest and Olivia Robichaux Pellegrin; daughter, Bonnie B. Sacco; brother, Allen Pellegrin Sr.; and sisters, Laura P. Loupe and Elsie Mae Pellegrin

Frank Coleman

• age 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 20, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Isis and Phyllis Smith of Raceland; sisters, Irma Coleman, Esther Mitchell, and Ernestine Smith all of Raceland; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Sr. and Elvina Coleman; son, Jill Coleman; brothers, Edmond Jr., James Sr., Chester Sr. and Ernest Coleman; and one sister, Willie Mae Coleman
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Ernest J. Folse Sr.

• age 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 10:14 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002
• visitation today at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his wife, Grace Dufrene Folse; sons, Ernest Jr. and Russell Folse; daughters, Linda Billiot and Ruth Foster; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Elvira Melancon Folse; son, Ralph Folse; daughter, Veronica Folse; brothers, Hamilton, Lawrence, Wilson and Simon Folse; and one grandchild

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Francis Foret

• age 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Oct. 21, 2002
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rhonda Jean Blanchard Foret of Houma; mother, Beverly Babin Foret of Houma; former wife, Judy Brunet Foret of Lafayette; son, Tyler Aaron Foret of Houma; daughters, Jonie Falgout, Jamie Robichaux and Tiffany Blanchard; sons-in-law, Sgt. Brian Falgout, USMC, and Clay Robichaux; brother, Bobby Foret; sister-in-law, Wendy Foret; nephews, Bobby Foret II and Kerry Cortez; and grandchildren, Alexis, Hayden, Austin, Brianna and Sarah
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Joseph "L.J." Foret; grandparents, Sernita Babin Foret, Teles Paul Foret, Eddie Babin and Orphies Louque Babin
• installer for NRG screen company; musician

Matthew James Lefort

• infant, died at 10:58 p.m. Oct. 18, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Guy James Lefort and Jada Marie Danos; grandparents, Allan and Joy Danos and Michael and June Lefort; great-grandparents, Jerry and Loretta Plaisance, Mary Danos, Jeanette and Robinson Guidry and Doris Hebert; great-great-grandparents, Ada Bruce and Lorenza Rebstock
• preceded in death by his step-great-grandfather, Jimmy Hebert; great-grandfathers, Ernest Lefort and Clifton Danos; great-great-grandparents, Victor Bruce, Edward Rebstock and Inez and Ecles Baudoin

Yvonne Brunet Pitre

• age 60, a native of Montegut and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 17, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Logan John Pitre Sr.; son, Logan John Pitre Jr.; daughters, Linda Pitre Danos of Sarasota, Fla., Tammy Pitre Luke of New Market, Va., and Dianna Lynn Pitre of Cut Off; brothers, Rufus "Bud" Bourg, Carroll, Daniel, Gerald, Theodore "J.T." Jr. and Burt Brunet; sisters, Joyce B. Price, Evelyn B. LeBouef, Sherylee B. Nelton and Ruby Ann B. Pirtle; and grandchildren, Brandie and Bradley Luke and Elizabeth Danos
• preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Sr. and Ruby Bourg Brunet; and brothers, Edward and Barry Brunet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Rickey John Rousse

• age 45, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 17, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Cloverella Barrilleaux Ordoyne; stepfather, Joseph Ordoyne; son, Erik Rousse; daughter, Amie R. Hill; brother, Allen Rousse; sister, Naomi Rousse; devoted friend, Sheila Cancienne; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Irwin Rousse
• musician

 

OCTOBER 22, 2002

Rene John Badeaux

• age 64, a native of Larose and resident of Bourg, died at 6 a.m. Oct. 20, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Myra Bourgeois Badeaux; daughters, Lynn Badeaux St. Blanc of Waggaman, Charlotte Badeaux Hebert of Harvey; sons-in-law, Richard St. Blanc and Jayson Hebert; brothers, Hayes Joseph Badeaux Jr. of Bourg and Rudy James Badeaux of Enterprise; sisters-in-law, Gene and Alice Badeaux; sisters, Peggy Badeaux Aucoin of Lafayette; grandchildren, Meagan, Kayla and Corey; six nieces and two nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Joseph Sr. and Lowene Cheramie Badeaux of Lockport

Betty J. Landry

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 1:50 p.m. Oct. 21, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her son, Joseph Kinler; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eva Clement Landry; brothers, Joseph and Earl Landry; and sister, Gloria Ponson
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; avid bingo player

Gladys B. Roger

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:52 p.m. Oct. 21, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her brothers, Sidney and Roland Bourgeois; sisters, Irene Ledet and Olga Rieth
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Picou; second husband, Roy Roger; parents, Valery and Angelle Bourgeois; brother, Volney Bourgeois; and sister, May Bourgeois

Remy ‘Ringo’ Joseph Tregre

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:25 p.m. Oct. 21, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frosine Rome Tregre; sons, Alexander, Edward and Horace Tregre; daughters, Esther Tregre, Cecile Hebert, Linda Cortez, Clarabelle Hebert and Thelma Toups; brother, Theodore Tregre; sister, Rose DeGruy; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyprien Sr. and Alcide Webre Tregre; brothers, Plaisance and Cyprien Tregre Jr.; and sisters, Mary Ann Waguespack and Loretta Muller
• employed by M. Rodrigue and Sons for more than 33 years

 

OCTOBER 23, 2002

Margie M. Clement

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Oct. 22, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by her husband, Samuel A. Clement; son, Anthony "A.J." Jr. and Al Joseph Chauvin; daughters, Nura Chauvin and Paula Olivier, both of Houma; sisters, Oceana Scott of Houma, Enola Trahan and Iona Authement, both of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Mathilda Martin; brother, Cleveland Martin; sisters, Julie and Leona Scott and Delicia LeBouef

Gillis Paul Gaudet

• age 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, died at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 20, 2002
• no services were planned
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel B. Gaudet; his parents, Ernest and Helen Folse Gaudet; one brother, Eno Gaudet; and five sisters, Elliane, Angeline, Madeline, Aurlie and Cidia

Angelina Marie LeBouef

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma
• survived by her daughters, Gloria LeBlanc, Theresa Gautreaux and Angelina Paddie, all of Houma; brothers, Charley, Billy, Cleo and Albert Hebert; sisters, Bessie Crochet, Marie Dupre and Cecile Nelton; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Joseph LeBouef; parents, Dovic and Cecile Carlos Hebert; son, Carlton LeBouef; daughter, Amanda LeBouef; brothers, Berwick, Jimmy, Freddie, Walter, Moris, Ludovic, Edward and Leroy Hebert; and one great-grandchild

Dorothy R. Loupe

• age 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:45 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Michael, Herman Jr. and Jackson "Mickey" Loupe; daughters, Linda LeBoeuf, Deborah Parfait, Betty Landry, Brenda Cheramie, Lisa Owens and Sandy Martin; brothers, Walter and Valcour Rodrigue; sisters, Edith R. Cunningham, Anna Mae Richoux, Ida Mae Toups, Joyce Aaron, Patsy Bourgeois and Judy Johnson, 30 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. "T-Man" Loupe Sr.; parents, Alcide and Annie Rodrigue; adoptive parents, Jackson "Mickey" and Eulalaie Roussell; brothers, Murphy, Warren, Clifton, Alcide Jr. and Richard Rodrigue; sister, Doris Rodrigue; and one grandchild

Pearl Mary Pregeant Tassin

• age 81, a native of Valentine and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Oct. 22, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Sarah Louise Tassin Guidry of Thibodaux; stepsons, James Tassin of Kileen, Texas, Pete Tassin of Grand Rapids, Mich. And Donald Tassin of Harahan; stepdaughters, Patsy Tassin of Florida and Barbara Tassin Wetekam of Mandeville; brothers, Joseph Pregeant of New Orleans and Clyde Pregeant of Lockport; sisters, Lenora Pregeant Sequra of Houston, Texas and Henrietta Pregeant Bordelon of Mandeville; one grandchild, 18 step-grandchildren and 28 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ward J. Tassin Sr.; parents, Henry and Mary Louise Donnet Pregeant; stepson, Ward J. Tassin Jr.; granddaughter, Alexis Renee Guidry; brothers, David and Vincent Pregeant; sisters, Gertrude Pregeant and Emily Pregeant Boudreaux
• homemaker and an active volunteer for the council on aging; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Harold Arthur Willett

• age 79, a native of Lahaina, Maui, and resident of Jeanerette, died at 8:58 p.m., Oct. 19, 2002
• visitation Thursday to funeral time at David Funeral Home in Jeanerette; religious service held
• survived by one daughter, Mira Kotz Youngsville; one son, Steve Willett of Thibodaux; son-in-law, Frederick Kotz; daughter-in-law, Marsha Willett; one sister, Margarite Willett of Jayless, Miss., one brother, Richard Willett of Florida; his companion, Linda DeLano of Jeanerette; four grandchildren, Carl and Sarah Kotz, Christopher and Joshua Willett; grandchildren-in-law, Lori andSunshine Willett; and one great-grandchild, Madison Willett
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Elvira Sopel Willett; one daughter, Gayle Willett; and three brothers, Charles, Edwin D. and Teeney Willett
• served in the U. S. Army in the Pacific during World War II; born on a sugar plantation in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, and worked in the sugar industry in his native Hawaii and then in Puerto Rico before moving to Louisiana in 1962; manager of Thompason Machinery Company and then a founder and managing director of Cameco Industries in Thibodaux; later managed J&L Honiron Company in Jeanerette; also served as a consultant for numerous companies involved in the sugar, pineapple and other industries throughout the world; member of the Louisiana American and International Societies of Sugar Cane Technologist, the Lions Club, Rotary Club and the Sugar Technical Group

 

OCTOBER 24, 2002

Margie M. Clement

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Oct. 22, 2002
• religious service was held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by her husband, Samuel A. Clement; son, Anthony "A.J." Jr. and Al Joseph Chauvin; daughters, Nyra Chauvin and Paula Olivier, both of Houma; sisters, Oceana Scott of Houma, Enola Trahan and Iona Authement, both of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Mathilda Martin; brother, Cleveland Martin; sisters, Julie and Leona Scott and Delicia LeBouef

Michael John Fonseca

• age 61, a native of Marrero and resident of Dubois, Wy., died Oct. 17, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Una Robichaux Fonseca; sons, H. Michael Freeman, Marco and Jesse Fonseca; daughter, Keitra F. Beach; brother, Doug Fonseca; and sisters, Michele F. McKowen and Daniele F. Sampey
• preceded in death by his father, Douglas J. Fonseca; brother, Douglas J. Fonseca Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Robichaux and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Fonseca

Judith Folse Hubbell

• age 55, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Charles J. Hubbell; sons, Chris and Shane Hubbell, both of Vacherie; daughters, Angela and Kerry Waguespack, both of Vacherie; sisters, Elizabeth Kraemer of Vacherie and Therese Legendre of Chackbay; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Yolande Brazan Folse

Thomas ‘Tex’ Warnken

• age 66, a native of Woodsboro, Texas and resident of Chacahoula, died at 4:47 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline LeBlanc Warnken; son, Todd Warnken; daughters, Kim W. Reulet; son-in-law, Lynn Reulet; sisters, Earline W. Portier and Mavis W. Bergeron; brothers-in-law, Clay Portier and Robert Bergeron; sister-in-law, Pat Warnken; and grandchildren, Corey, Chris, Cassie, Caitie and Caroline Reulet
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Hazel Warnken; brother, Richard Warnken
• served four years in the U.S. Air Force

Marie Melancon Verdin

• age 67, a native of Houma, former resident of Raceland and resident of Belle Chasse, died at 12:05 p.m. Oct. 22, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons, Dale D., Eddie J. III and Chris A. Verdin; sister, Girdie LaCoste; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Verdin Jr.; parents, Eugene Joseph and Mae Rose Hebert Melancon
• homemaker

 

OCTOBER 25, 2002

William ‘Big Hurk’ Davis III

• age 30, a resident of Donaldsonville, died Oct. 20, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; burial at Greater Israel Baptist church Cemetery in Belle Rose
• survived by a son, Williams Davis IV of Gonzales; daughter, Jyra Scott of Convent; mother, Clara M. Davis of Donaldsonville; sisters, Elizabeth Carter, Ann Mills, Angela Cox, Joyce Mills, Shelia Brown, Anette, Doris and Barbara Davis; brothers-in-law, Gerald Carter, Steve Cox, James Brown; brothers, Edmond Coleman, Wilbert and Vandora Carter; and sister-in-law, Terri Davis
• preceded in death by his father, William Davis; and sisters, Debra and Dorothy Davis

Louis ‘Buck’ H. Clement

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 24, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vidalia P. Clement; sons, Marcus and Tod Clement; daughter, Terry Clement; sister, Adel Lambert; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Berthilde Clement; and brothers, Jourdan, clinton, Gavin "Nat" and Wilmer Clement
• retired maintenance employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board

Albertha Harvey

• age 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:42 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; dismissal service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Fred Dorsey Memorial Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her nephew, Willard Harvey Jr.; nieces, Fannie Harvey, Pernella Buggage, Connie Harvey and Sharon Thompson; sisters-in-law, Lorenza and Ruth Harvey
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Fannie Hill Harvey; and brothers, Willard Sr. and Wilbert Harvey

Judith Folse Hubbell

• age 55, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Charles J. Hubbell; sons, Chris and Shane Hubbell, both of Vacherie; daughter, Angela Waguespack of Vacherie; son-in-law, Kerry Waguespack; sisters, Elizabeth Kraemer of Vacherie and Therese Legendre of Chackbay; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Yolande Brazan Folse

Betty Jean O’Neal

• age 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of New Orleans, died at 5 a.m. Oct. 23, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Dutch David, Jean Paul and William Kelly O’Neal; brother, Wilbert Collins; and grandchildren, Grace Kelly and Madison Kelly O’Neal
• preceded in death by her parents, Levy Jr. and Temise Cheramie Collins

John Marcus Ruffin Sr.

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 12:05 p.m. Oct. 20, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a son, John M. Ruffin Jr. of Gibson; daughters, Sarah E. Ruffin of Gibson and Sharon S. Ruffin of Amelia; brother, Sylvester Ruffin of Lufkin, Texas; sisters, Octavia Jenkins and Willie Mae Lagarde, both of Houma, and Nida Campbell of Danton, Ohio; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Althea Johnson Ruffin; parents, Steward Sr. and Sarah Allridge Ruffin; brothers, Henderson, Steard Jr.a nd Rufus Ruffin; sisters, Alberta Porche, Geneva Bolden, Irene Singleton and Ohelia Benson
• U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Senior Choir

James Elliott Tassin

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Killeen, Texas, died at 8 a.m. Oct. 24, 2002
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Sunday at the funeral home parlor in Thibodaux, with burial at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss.; graveside service
• survived by his wife, Rose Herron; stepfather, Arthur Rokohl; sons, Vincent and Melvin Tassin; daughter, Karen Farley; brothers, Peter and Donald Tassin; sisters, Sarah Louise Guidry, Patsy Tassin and Barbara Wetekam; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Pregeant Tassin; parents, Ward and Georgette Chatelain Tassin; and brother, Ward J. Tassin Jr.
• former resident of Slidell and was a retired U. S. Army master sergeant

 

OCTOBER 28, 2002

Blaize Pitre Guidry Alfrey

• age 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:05 p.m. Oct. 25, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughters, Myra Guidry Jackson and Darlene Guidry Bruce; brother, Etiene Pitre; sisters, Bessie Barrios and Bella Brunet; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph "Buck" Guidry; second husband, Abe Alfrey; parents, Duard and Blanche Charpentier Pitre; brother, Gilbert Pitre; and sister, Aline Plaisance Vegas
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; loved animals

Equator ‘Kadda’ ‘Ma-Mo’ W. Batiste

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Oct. 21, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Vacherie; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Norma Coco of New Orleans, Mary Lee Johnson of Long Beach, Calif. and Cheryl Bartholomew of Vacherie; sons, Norwood and Robert Batiste, both of Vacherie; 39 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Batiste; parents, Robert and Adeline Batiste; daughter Iris Batiste; sons, Albert Jr., Earl Sr., Hayward Sr. and Charles Batiste Sr., and numerous brothers and sisters

Douglas ‘Dougie’ Adam DeHart

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:35 p.m. Oct. 27, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Velma Foret DeHart of Chauvin; sons, Ferrell, Carlton, Dwayne and Scotty DeHart; stepsons, Wayne and Perry Authement; brothers, Magnus and Leroy DeHart; sisters, Doris Authement and Barbara Carlos, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Lillian Luke DeHart; and brothers, Jervais, Earl and Aubrey DeHart
• retired commercial fisherman; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Nadine Triche Gonzales

• age 19, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 p.m. Oct. 23, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Jessie Gonzales and Annette Lefort; daughter, Raven Renee Shows; brothers, Jessie Jr., Ian Ivy and Ivan Gonzales; and sisters, Natash and Nikita Gonzales and Natricia Solar
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; loved to sing and dance

Louis Joseph Mazarac II

• age 30, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 26, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bobbie Pierce Mazarac of Houma; daughters, Katie Lynn Mazarac and Ashlynn Marie Buras, both of Houma; parents, Barney and Elizabeth Begue Mazarac; grandparents, Harold Begue and Annie Dessell Mazarac, both of Houma; great-grandmother, Gertrude Daigle of Houma; and sister, Melissa M. Brooks
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizabeth Daigle Begue and Bennit Anthony Mazarac
• manager for Neff Rentals, a member of Buckmasters and a member of the NRA; trust fund has been set up at South Louisiana Bank for his two daughters or Vanderbilt Catholic High School

Marie Griffin Plaisance

• age 90, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:44 a.m. Oct. 27, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Raymond, Ernest, Nolan and Elton Plaisance; daughter, Evolia P. Curole; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Anaclet Plaisance; parents, Nathaniel and Clemontine Chiasson Griffin; son, Forest Plaisance; brothers, Clemille, Davis, Abel, Edmond, Opta, Thomas and Adam "Yin" Griffin; sisters, Edna Loupe, Enolia Loupe, Elmire, Beulah, Viola and Aline Griffin
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Earl ‘Teenie’ Joseph Prestenbach Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Oct. 26, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Authement Prestenbach; sons, Glynn M., Earl J. Jr., Jed P. and Dan P. Prestenbach; daughters-in-law, Judy M. Marilyn, Jennifer and Toni Prestenbach; former daughter-in-law, Penny Matherne; brother, Tesmun "T.J." Prestenbach Jr.; sister-in-law, Lorina Griffin Prestenbach; sister, Doris Prestenbach Ledet of Houma; grandchildren, Glynn Jr. and Loyman Prestenbach, Marylynn Prestenbach Foret, Mandy Lynn, Jeramie, Jessica, D.J., Scott and Sara Prestenbach; grandchildren-in-law, Natalie Prestenbach and Derrick Foret; great-grandchildren, Kelsi and Jaice Prestenbach; and step-grandchildren, Sabrina Dickerson, Ben and Hunter Franklin
• preceded in death by his parents, Tesmun J. Sr. and Eva LeBoeuf Prestenbach; maternal grandparents, Victor and Amanda Bouquet LeBoeuf; paternal grandparents, Willie and Augistine Kramer Prestenbach; and brother, Floyd Prestenbach
• retired salesman for Frito Lay and a former roughneck in the oilfield; an usher at St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Tanya Rena Voisin

• age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 27, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow
• survived by her parents, Veronica Mayo Gold and Jerry P. Voisin; stepfather, Micheal Gold; stepmother, Janice Voisin; brothers, Coty R. Voisin and Nichollas Gold; sisters, Renee Nelton, Taylor E., Kristi and Amy Gold, Rita M. and Summer L. Voisin, Angelina and Jolean Dubois
• member of the Church of Christ

 

OCTOBER 29, 2002

Rose Dell Adams

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 24, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her daughter, Barbara Ann Adams Fitch; brothers, Leroy, John, Lionel, Adrian, Albert, Charles, Wayne, Clyde, and Earl Williams; seven sisters, Jean Clare Williams, Cheryl Williams, Debra Williams Jones, Diana Coleman, Gwendolyn Williams, Bertha Williams, and Joel Williams Lewis; one grandchild; and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Clarence Adams; parents, Ellen Johnson Thomas, Dan Thomas, and Willie Williams; and one brother, Calvin Williams
• member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, and a member of Union Benevolent Society

Jody ‘Byrd’ Arcement

• age 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 26, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosary Molaison Arcement; son, Jordan Arcement; daughter, Ainsley Arcement; brothers, Billy Arcement of Prairieville and Larry Arcement of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman "Tobin" and Isabelle St. Germain Arcement
• sugar cane farmer for more than 30 years

Robert Tony Faye

• age 58, a native of Kiln, Miss., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Annette White Faye of Bayou Blue; daughters, Joy-Lynn Faye of Thibodaux, Shannon Marie Faye and Toni Jeannine Faye of Bayou Blue; brothers, Leroy Faye of Lake Charles and A.W. Faye Jr. of Bayou Blue; sister, Eva Rickman of Houma; and two granddaughters
• preceded in death by his parents, Androckles William Sr. and Louvenia Lewis Faye
• truck driver; served in the U. S. Army Artillery Division during the Vietnam War

Wayne Carl Rushing

• age 50, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 1:48 a.m. Oct. 27, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Debra Fortner Rushing; mother, Theresa Gautreaux Rushing; sons, Brian and Brandon Rushing; brothers, Kenneth and John Rushing; sisters, Melanie Rodrigue and Lisa Callahan
• preceded in death by his father, Willard Rushing
• owner of the Weekly Want Ads; member of the Bayou Cane Volunteer Fire Department, vice president of the Fire District Board, a member of the Krewe of Houmas carnival club, a member of Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce and Southeastern Advertising Publishers Association; parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma

 

OCTOBER 30, 2002

Annie Lou Oliver Addison Horvath

• age 88, a native of Crystal Springs, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 23, 2002
• graveside service held Oct. 25 at Osyka Cemetery in Osyka, Miss.
• survived by her sons, Charles E. Addison of San Francisco, Calif., John F. Addison of Memphis, Tenn., Robert S. Addison of Jackson, Miss. and David O. Addison of Germansville, Penn.; daughter, Margaret Ann Addison Champagne of Thibodaux; sister, Mary Sue Oliver of Port Arthur, Texas; brother, Maurice Eugene Oliver of Port Arthur; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Charley Addison of Osyka, Miss.; and second husband, Frank Horvath
• graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi at age 55, then moved to Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where she taught first grade for 10 years before retiring; after the U. S. Supreme Court banned prayer in the classroom, she was briefly arrested by federal marshalls for praying in class, but returned and began class with prayer the next day

Lucia Cheramie Lombas

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:20 p.m. Oct. 29, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her son, Pat Lombas; daughter, Janice Lombas; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Lombas Sr.; parents, Dolty Sr. and Dolcelia Terrebonne Cheramie; son, Anthony "Tony" Lombas Jr.; brothers, Benoito, Dolty Jr. and Nolan "Mike" Cheramie
• resident of Lafourche Home of the Aged for 15 years

Peter J. Martin

• age 47, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:27 p.m. Oct. 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Victor and Amelia Angelette Martin; and brothers, Randolph J. and Gregory A. Martin
• preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Martin
• Catholic

Betty ‘Tut’ Monier

• age 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Beatrice Champagne Monier; brother, Jerry Monier; and sister, Myrtle M. Foret
• preceded in death by her father, Joseph J. Monier Jr.

 

OCTOBER 31, 2002

Warner Connell Hassel

• age 78, a native of Milan, Tenn., and resident of Bourg, died at 11 a.m. Oct. 30, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held today at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Oakhaven Memorial Garden Cemetery in Trenton, Tenn.
• survived by his wife, Ruth Savoie Hassell; sons, Warner Connell Jr. and John Thomas Hassell; daughter, Sara Ellen Beery; stepsons, Glen and Faron Brooks; stepdaugther, Ada Landry; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Beulah Connell Hassell; and stepson, Kirby Brooks
• retired self-employed grocery store owner; U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Mary Louise Delaune Knight

• age 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 a.m. Oct. 31, 2002
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Roy J. Knight; sons, Cornel C. and Roy A. Knight; daughter, Gayle K. Pierce; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Etientte Guidroz Delaune; brothers, Felix Jr., Jessie Sr. and Richard Delaune; sisters, Mabel Loupe and Maude Curole
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society; VFW Post 3665 and American Legion Post 309

Irene Landry

• age 76, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:01 p.m. Sept. 23, 2002
• survived by five sons, David, Daniel, Greg, Mark and Richard LaJaunie; one daughter, Sharon LaJaunie Pitre; one brother, Harry Landry; sister, Lorraine Landry; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. LaJaunie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prudent Landry; one son, Timothy LaJaunie; one sister, Lovenia Landry; and six brothers, Wilford, Hubert, Gilbert, Jewell, Tony and Herman Landry

Cecil Lawrence Stoddard

• age 70, died at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29, 2002