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Obituaries March, 2003 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  20 December 2004

MARCH 1, 2003

Jacques Paul Allemand

• age 24, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Lester Anthony and Edna Hebert Allemand; one brother, Nathan J. Allemand Jr.; one sister, Dana Margaret Allemand; one niece, Amanda Allemand; and one nephew, Donavon Allemand
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Anna Lee Hebert

• age 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:18 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence John Hebert; three sons, Kenneth and wife, Jean, of Lafayette, David and wife, Peggy, of California, and Philip Hebert of Bayou Blue; five sisters, Enola Brassette, Inez Trahan, Nobie Foret, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; one brother, Milton Breaux; one half-brother, Oley Breaux; and two sisters, Stella Boyne and Louise Porche

Gene ‘Tee-Boy’ Hess Jr.

• age 38, a native of Buras and resident of Galliano, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his companion, Karen Para; his parents, Gene R. Hess Sr. and Jean Hess; one daughter, Brandi Ray Hess; two brothers, Gene Ray Hess and Rocky Hess; and three sisters, Elizabeth Hansel, Jean Hess and Melanie Corbett
• crane operator for Stoltz Offshore; Catholic

Dorina Ledet Pitre

• age 71, a native of Westwego and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; funeral services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Joseph Pitre Sr. of Houma; five sons, Philip Pitre, Ray J. Pitre Jr. and wife, Charlotte Dennis Pitre, David Lee Pitre and wife, Vanessa LeBouef Pitre, Stephen "Stevie" Pitre and wife, Wanda Toups Pitre, and Jerry Pitre and wife, Gwen Dupre Pitre of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Mark (Debbie) Daigle, Mrs. Ray (Robbie) Belanger, Mrs. Roland "Flash" (Lisa) Smith of Houma and Mrs. Timothy (Dody) Brown of Omaha, Neb.; three brothers, Herbert Ledet Sr. and wife, Shirley, Milton "Bada" Ledet Sr. and Richard Ledet Sr. and wife, Sandra of Houma; ten grandchildren, Danielle "Dee" Pitre, Danny Ray Pitre and wife, Joni, Dena Pitre, Dustin Pitre, Tyler Mark Daigle, Jake Belanger, Jason Belanger and wife, Kylie, Jason "J.J." Pitre, Roland P. Smith and Ryan Smith; three great-grandchildren, Meagan Pitre, Jenna Pitre and Tayler Lynn Belanger; three step-grandchildren, Walton "B-Du" Boudreaux III, William Boudreaux and Shelby Brown; one foster grandson, Matthew "Matt" Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Norris Joseph Ledet and Agnes Thibodeaux Ledet; her stepmother, Antonia "Annie" Bourgeois Ledet; one son, Leonard "Lenny" Pitre; one infant sister; and one sister-in-law, Geraldine Pitre Ledet
• retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center in the laundry department and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ralph Joseph ‘R. J.’Soignet Jr.

• age 27, a native of Houma and resident of Sanford, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ralph Joseph Soignet Sr. and Frances "Cissy" Wood Soignet of Gray; one brother, Corey Soignet and wife, Stephanie, of Alexandria; and his grandparents, Raoul and Mag Lirette Soignet of Gray, Elvest Rousse and Jean Rousse of Houma and Clarence C. Wood and Dee Wood of Malvern, Ark.
• member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and former member of the La. Army National Guard, Florida Army National Guard and was currently in the Army Reserves; UH60 Black Hawk Pilot and was a graduate of Comm Air Aviation Academy as a commercial pilot; member of First Baptist Church

 

MARCH 2, 2003

no entries posted

 

MARCH 3, 2003

Claude Albert (Coon) Adams Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Lockport
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport with burial at the church cemtery
• survived by his son, Kenneth Adams; daughters, Barbara Boudreaux and Lillian Lefort; a brother, Joseph Adams Jr.; a sister, Rita Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Thelma A. Adams; parents, Joseph Adams Sr. and Josephine Theriot Adams; a son, Claude Adams Jr.; a daughter, Marlene A. Gros; and a great-grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Jacques Paul Allemand

• age 24, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; burial was at the church cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his parents, Lester Anthony and Edna Hebert Allemand; a brother, Nathan J. Allemand Jr.; a sister, Dana Margaret Allemand; a sister-in-law, Tessa Robichaux Allemand; a niece, Amanda Allemand and a nephew, Donavon Allemand
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rita Marie Galjour

• age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:10 a.m. March 2, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two sons, Russell Sr. and Reed Galjour; two sisters, Amelia Grabert and Lillian Rabalais; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Galjour Jr.; parents, Optie and Antoinia Galliano Rousse; and a brother, Lester Rousse
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and church choir; Eucharistic minister for shut-ins; also a member of the Followers of Mary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Joseph H. Henninger

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Labedieville, who died Feb. 28, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; burial was in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Frances Blanchard; a son, Dennis Henninger; a daughter, Pat Henninger Bordes; a brother, Raymond Henninger; sisters, Shirley Ringuette and Jackie Chacon; five grandchildren and one great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Isabelle Guillot Henninger; parents, Edward Peter and Lucille Audoin Henninger; a brother, Merrill Henninger; and sisters, Ann Forster and Rita Henninger
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Alvin Jean LeBlanc

• age 92, a native of Lockport and a resident of Larose, who died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 28, 2003
• mass of burial was held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; burial was at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Norma Pierce LeBlanc; a son, Al Jimmy LeBlanc Sr.; a daughter, Rose Amie Price; two brothers, Abel Jr. and Roy LeBlanc; three sisters, Velma Matherne, Elma Kaiser and Marie Himel; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Valarie Acosta LeBlanc; and sisters, Wilma Guidry and Telma Arabie
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society; 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Joseph ‘Roger’ Rome

• age 73, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died March 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; burial was at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelie Carriere Rome; daughters Madonne Rome Triche and Yvette Rome Bryant; brothers, Donald, Allen and Alfred Rome; sister, Mary Rome Ordoyne; grandchildren, Cedric Rome, Blair Triche, Coty Rome, Tyler Webre and Madison Bryant
• preceded in death by his parents, Orlando and Amelie Falgoust Rome; son, Eugene Rome; brother, Gerald Rome; and sisters, Madeline Rome and Marion Rome
• veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW Post 4245 of Vacherie
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MARCH 4, 2003

Elda B. Billiot

• age 85, a native and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 4:20 p.m. March 2, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by sons, Nollis and LeRay Billiot; daughters, Enola Landry and Rose Sampey; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus Billiot; parents, Norbert and Lucy Verret Billiot; son, Alles Billiot; daughter, Leola Dufrene; brothers, Sylvest, Freddie and Orville Billiot; and a sister, Ada Prosper
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Ronald P. Blanchard

• age 68, a native and resident of Pierre Part, died at 1:15 p.m. March 1, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part; mass of burial held Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former first wife, Cecile Crochet; his former second wife, Catherine Moore; daughters, Marla Hebert, Rochelle Blanchard and D’Wanna Ford, all of Pierre Part, and Deirdre Blanchard of Lafyette; sons, Mark Blanchard and Nicholas Blanchard, both of Pierre Part, and Jonathan Blanchard of Holly Ridge; a daughter-in-law, Theresa Blanchard of Holly Ridge; brothers, Wilbert, Isley and Harold Blanchard, all of Pierre Part; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Euphamie Guillot Blanchard; sisters, Ozile Blanchard and Annette Matherne; brothers, Ramsey, Ancline, Gaubert, Andrew, Colomb, Wilson and Gibson Blanchard
• Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part

Anna Lee Hebert

• age 76, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Gray, died at 6:18 a.m. Feb. 28, 2003
• religious service was held Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial
• survived by her husband, Clarence John Hebert; sons, Kenneth Hebert of Lafayette, David Hebert of California and Philip Hebert of Bayou Blue; daughters in law, Jean Hebert of Lafayette and Peggy Hebert of California; sisters, Enola Brassette, Inez Trahan, Nobie Foret, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; a brother, Milton Breaux and a half-brother, Oley Breaux; sisters, Stella Boyne and Louise Porche
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gene ‘Tee-Boy’ Hess Jr.

• age 38, a native of Buras and a resident of Galliano, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003
• dismissal service was held on Feb. 28, 2003 at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna
• survived by his companion, Karen Para; parents, Gene R. Hess Sr. and Genie Sanders; son, Buddy LePointe; daughters, Amanda Estay and Brandi Ray Hess; brothers, Ray and Rocky Hess; sisters, Elizabeth Hansel, Geneie Hess and Melanie Corbett; and one grandchild
• Catholicl; enjoyed working; crane operator for Stoltz Offshore in Golden Meadow
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Arthur N. Smith Jr.

• age 79, a native of Texas and a resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. March 2, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Crematorium Inc.
• survived by sons, Wayne N. Sr. and Dale Smith; a daughter, Tina L. Smith; brothers, Richard and Emmitt Smith; three grandchildren and eighth great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Lee Ruskey Smith
• Methodist and a veteran in World War II in the first Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps; safety engineer-for Amoco Production for about 31 years; also a member of the Houma Shriners
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

 

MARCH 5, 2003

Linda B. Chiasson

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 3, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Johnny, Jeffery and Jimmy Chiasson; daughter, Janet Chiasson; daughters-in-law, Gertie Champagne Chiasson and Dorothy Folse; 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Octave Chiasson; parents, Alcee and Selvina Curole Boudreaux; brothers, Clement and Alcest Boudreaux; and sister, Mae Loupe
• enjoyed bingo and cooking
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Clara Daigle Collins

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:30 a.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Paul J. Collins; sons, Russell A. and Michael J. Collins; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dominic Sr. and Isabelle Torres Daigle; brother, Dominic Daigle Jr.; and sisters, Eliza Momalo, Lucy Kass and Suzie Delgrandile
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Aline Adams Curole

• age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:37 p.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Shain Sr. and Hilary Curole; brothers, Adolph Jr. and Murphy Adams; sisters, Maude Ulrich, Ethel Rome, Marion Birdsall, Sheila Adams and Wanda Danos; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hector Joseph Curole; parents, Adolph Sr. and Jeanne Boudreaux Adams; son, Haywood Curole; and daughter, Sharia Trahan
• member of the Lockport Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Harold Joseph ‘Red’ Falgout Sr.

• age 81, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, died March 2, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his sons, Harold Jr. of New Orleans, Charles Sr. of Galliano and Patrick Falgout of Houma; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• survived by his parents, Arthur and Cleolie Robertson Falgout; brothers, Arthur and Albert Falgout; and sisters, Antonia Jarvis and Elsie Falgout
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Betty Elizabeth Knobloch Ordoyne

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated at the funeral home chapel; private burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Mark and Matthew Ordoyne; daughter, Mary Ordoyne; daughter-in-law, Cathy Ordoyne; sisters, Judy Bazare and Phyllis Salon; and grandchildren, Christopher and Victoria Ordoyne
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carroll and Eloise C. Cancienne Knobloch; and son, Michael J. Ordoyne
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 6, 2003

Noles A. Collins Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:47 p.m. March 5, 2003
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Toups Collins; sons, Noles A. Jr. and Ray A. Collins; daughters, Cheryl C. Bourque and Annette C. Pitre; daughter-in-law, Karen Collins; sons-in-law, Boyce Bourque and Tad Pitre; sisters, Emeline C. Crosby, Valorie C. Hunter and Emma Lois C. Bonvillian; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ashton P. and Aliska Bourg Collins; infant daughter, Sandra Lynn Collins; brother, Julio "Lo Lo" Collins; and infant twin grandchildren, Nicholas and Connor Wright
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion; former owner of Collins Big Star Supermarket
• Samart Funeral Home

Aline Adams Curole

• age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:37 p.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Shain Sr. and Hilary Curole; brothers, Adolph Jr. and Murphy Adams; sisters, Maude Ulrich, Ethel Rome, Marion Birdsall, Sheila Adams and Wanda Danos; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hector Joseph Curole; parents, Adolph Sr. and Jeanne Boudreaux Adams; son, Haywood Curole; and daughter, Sharia Trahan
• member of the Lockport Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Harold Joseph ‘Red’ Falgout Sr.

• age 81, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, died March 2, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Harold Jr. of New Orleans, Charles Sr. of Galliano and Patrick Falgout of Houma; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Cleolie Robertson Falgout; brothers, Arthur and Albert Falgout; and sisters, Antonia Jarvis and Elsie Falgout
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Paul J. Gaudet

• age 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 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, Lucille Dolese Gaudet; sons, Paul Tom Gudet, M.D. and Michael J. Gaudet; daughters, Cora Jean G. Price and Frances Ann G. Holden; sons-in-law, Gary Price and Thomas Holden; daughters-in-law, Carol and Marjorie Gaudet; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. and Odelia Knoblock Gaudet; brother, Charles F. Gaudet; and sister, Marie G. Doolittle
• graduated from Thibodaux High School; received a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; earned a Master’s of Education from Louisiana State University; and completed more than 30 hours of course work at Nicholls State University; named outstanding alumnus of the College of Education by ULL and was recognized for distinguished achievement during the centennial celebration of the university
• longtime employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board. During his 40 years of service, he was at various times a teacher, coach, assistant principal of Raceland Elementary School, principal of Raceland High School and supervisor of education at the Central Office until his retirement in June of 1973
• active member of the Retired Teacher’s Association at the local, district and state levels
• at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, he was a lector, a Eucharistic minister, a trustee of the church and the fund-raising chairman for the building of the new church
• charter member and past Grand Knight of Council Pope Pius XII, third degree Knights of Columbus in Raceland and a member and past Faithful Navigator of E.D. White Assembly, fourth degree Knights of Columbus in Thibodaux; member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society in Thibodaux
• member of the founding board of commissioners of St. Anne Hospital, grand marshal of the Raceland Firemen Parade and president of the Grand Marshal Club, Boy Scout leader, president of the Raceland Lions Club and a Red Cross worker
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Angel Mary Hebert

• infant, died Feb. 26, 2003
• survived by her mother, Angel Hebert; grandparents, Timmie and Mary Hebert; and great-grandparents, Mary and Francis Landry and Robert and Laura Danos, all of Lockport
• Samart Funeral Home

Brad C. LeBlanc

• age 36, a native and resident of Larose, died March 4, 2003
• 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 grandmother who raised him, Iona Theriot LeBlanc; parents, Donald and Susan Chiasson; brother, Steve Chiasson; and sisters, Ticey Becnel, Renel Pedro and Teri Chiasson
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard LeBlanc
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed hunting
• Samart Funeral Home

Betty Elizabeth Knobloch Ordoyne

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel; private burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Mark and Matthew Ordoyne; daughter, Mary Ordoyne; daughter-in-law, Cathy Ordoyne; sisters, Judy Bazare and Phyllis Salon; and grandchildren, Christopher and Victoria Ordoyne
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carroll and Eloise C. Cancienne Knobloch; and son, Michael J. Ordoyne
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Joyce Guidry Pennison

• age 45, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:17 a.m. March 5, 2003
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with cremation following
• survived by her former husband, Johnny Pennison; daughter, Jessica Pennison Walsh; brothers, Michael, James and Raymond Guidry; and sisters, Mary Ann Collins, Mary Lee Lasseigne and Gale Lafont
• preceded in death by her parents, Paris and Euchrise Hotard Guidry; and brother, Parish Guidry Jr.
• Baptist
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

James J. Pierce Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:27 a.m. March 5, 2003
• visitation Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Sally Doucet Pierce; father, James J. Pierce Sr.; son, Scott Pierce; sisters, Louise Trosclair and Lora Barndt; and grandchildren, Eric and Amber Pierce
• preceded in death by his mother, Earline Rodrigue Pierce; and son, Shane Christopher Pierce
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

MARCH 7, 2003

Juliette Bergeron

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:32 a.m. March 6, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her guardian, Lucille Daigle LeBlanc; and sister, Mabel Bergeron Orgeron
• preceded in death by her parents, Volcar and Josephine Usey Bergeron; brothers, Emile, Clifford and Nolan Bergeron; and sisters, Alice and Odile Bergeron Daigle
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Gerald Bradley

• age 57, a native of Raceland and resident of Baytown, Texas, died March 2, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pamela Bradley of Baytown; sons, Gerald Jr., and Calvin Bradley, Davey and Terry Folse, Ernest, Jason, Joseph Jr. and Linus Shelvin and Tyson Norris; daughters, Angella Bradley, Donchita Meade, Adrianna Harrell, Joycelyn Raymond and Yolanda Robertson; brothers, Robert Kelso, Royal Meade, the Rev. Roland Bradley, Donald and Ronald Bradley; sisters, Leona Johnson, Enell Brown, Elandra, Myrian and Louise Bradley, Lillie Smith, Gloria Dorsey, Cheryl Washington and Ann Cryder; 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Thomas Sr. and Marjorie Meade Bradley; first wife, Catherine McGloria Bradley; son, Bernard Bradley; and brothers, Thomas Jr., Lloyd and Earl Ellis Bradley
• Baptist; U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Arthur J. ‘Toot’ Gautreaux

• age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 5:58 a.m. March 6, 2003
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus building in Larose and Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Murphy and Terry Gautreaux; daughter, Bonnie G. Hutzler; brother, Willie "Bill" Gautreaux; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Maude Savoie Gautreaux; parents, Albert "Fils" and Claire LeBlanc Gautreaux; and brothers, Louis, Noah, Albert, Edmond, Camille and Gillis Gautreaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, a member of Holy Name Society and a retired employee of Texaco with 35 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3150, he attended the Manresa Retreat for 53 years and was a retreat captain; grand marshall of the French Food Festival and served on the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Commission, South Lafourche Levee District, Lafourche Council on Aging, Senior Citizens Center, South Lafourche Airport Commission and the Larose Civic Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Christopher Adam Henderson

• age 32, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Moss Point, Miss., died at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 26
• visitation Saturday at Little Zion Baptist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a devoted friend, Ethel Woodard; son, Christopher Joseph Skidmore; sisters, Louise Johnson and Janice Reed; and brothers, Percy, Harris Sr., Charles, Rickey, Lionel, Ralph, Gus Jerome and Patrick Henderson
• Hall’s Port Allen Mortuary of Port Allen

Leon Michael John Louis Jr.

• infant, died March 2, 2003
• graveside service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Leon Michael John Louis Sr. and Tausha Duncan; brother, Vontrell Joseph Boyd Jr., grandmother, Barbara Duncan; and great-grandmother, Gertie Duncan
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Rebecca Elizabeth Jenkins ‘Bet’ Williams

• age 56, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Terrytown, died at 1:10 p.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service held at the funeral home, with burial at Greater Israel Baptist Cemetery in Belle Rose
• survived by her daughter, Connie Marie Jenkins of Terrytown; sons, Robert Williams of Donaldsonville and Melvin Williams of Marrero; sisters, Helen Smith of New Orleans, Rosemary Gibson and Beatrice Millien of Donaldsonville; brothers, Henry Jenkins of Smoke Bend, Joseph Smith of Napoleonville and Burl Jenkins of Gretna; stepdaughters, Ruby Lee, Laverne, Beverly and Patricial Wilson, all of Gretna
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rebecca Starks Jenkins; husband, Ferdinand M. Williams; son, Warren Mitchell Jr.; sisters, Selena Smith and Elnora Gains; brothers, Richard Jenkins Jr., "C. J." Willie and Sterline Smith
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

MARCH 8, 2003

Philip Joseph Daigle

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero died at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday in Mothe Funeral Home chapel in Marrero; funeral services Monday in the chapel, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gayle Toups Daigle; one daughter, Michelle Rene Daigle; one son, Timothy Paul Daigle; his parents, Gloria Martin and Irving Daigle; his grandmother, Odessa Jolet; his mother-in-law, Jeannette Picou; two brothers, Mark and Terry Daigle; two brothers-in-law, Richard Toups and Robert Toups; and one grandchild
• member of the 926 Fighter Wing

 

MARCH 9, 2003

no entries posted

 

MARCH 10, 2003

Jean J. Authement Sr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. March 8, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at the KC 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, Betty Naquin Authement; mother, Velma P. Authement; sons, Brady, Jean Jr. and Cody Authement; brothers, Jeris and Roy Authement; and sisters, Ramona Trahan, Gail Trahan and Cindy Parks
• preceded in death by his father, Leeroy Joseph Authement; and daughter, Joy Marie Authement
• member of the Fisherman Association; shrimper and his hobby was building boats
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Mary Eve ‘Sis’ Breaux Bascle

• age 89, a native and resident of Bourg, died March 9, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Kent Peter and Randy Paul Bascle; daughters, Gail Fabre, Brenda Mary Bascle and Jane Petit; brothers, Lester, Russell Lee and Gilmore Breaux; sisters, Rita Malbrough, Edrith "Edie" Boudreaux and Laura Lee Duet; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Vayne "Bucks" Bascle; parents, Arthe and Leonise Scott Breaux; and brother, Reynold Breaux
• homemaker and honorary member of the Ladies Altar Society at St. Ann Church in Bourg
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rose Mary Bellard

• age 51, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:30 p.m. March 5, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Tuesday at the church; burial at the Morning Star Baptist Church cemetery No. 2
• survived by her devoted companion, Jeffery Matthews of Raceland; brothers, James Johnson Sr., and Irvin Gales Jr., of Thibodaux, Joseph Gales of New Orleans, Ernest Gales Sr., and Jeffery Gales of Raceland; and sisters, Evelyn Gales, Delores Robinson and Ramona Gales, all of Raceland
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Bellard; parents, Irvin and Dorothy Gales; brother, David Gales, and sisters, Emelda Fisher and Marguerite Throne
• Baptist; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ward Bienvenu

• age 88, a resident of St. Martinville, died March 8, 2003
• visitation today at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville
• survived by his wife, Eloise Bourgeois Bienvenu; daughter, Laurie Bienvenu Bourque; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Elmire Barras Bienvenu; brothers, Fred, Lacke and Wade Bienvenu; and first wife, Hazel Dessens
• Pellerin Funeral Home

Lizzie Hidalgo Bourgeois

• age 83, a native of Gonzales and a resident of Gramercy, died at 11:15 p.m. March 7, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina
• survived by her sons, Raleigh Bourgeois Sr. and Ronald P. Bourgeois Sr.; daughters, Diana B. Cantillo, Catherine B. Lear and Debra B. Laiche; 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Randall Bourgeois Sr.; parents, Joseph and Marie Arceneaux Hidalgo; sons, Randall Bourgeois Jr.; Richard Bourgeois Sr. and Robert Bougeois; brothers, Louis, John, Henry Sr. and Jules Hidalgo Sr.; and two sisters, Vivian Lemoine and Lillian James
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

Mabel Beverly ‘Doc’ Kerns Brizendine

• age 95, a native of Bessie, Okla., and a resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. March 6, 2003
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her daughter, Donna Sue Summers of Houma; 13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Coy; her second husband, Albert Brizendine; parents, William "Will" Kerns and Minnie Lankford Kerns; son, Wilfred E. Coy; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers and sisters
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leslie Arnold Disotell

• age 59, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died March 6, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious services today at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife of 43 years, Sally Marie Cosby Disotell of Houma; sons, Phillip Randal and Dwayne Joseph Disotell; five daughters, Cathy Pellegrin of Martinez, Ga., Rhonda Sanders, Elvie Rebecca Disotell of Houma, Sheri Duplantis of Houma, and Michelle Tompkins of Atlanta; two half-brothers, Sammy Disotell and Donny Wayne Atwood of Mississippi; one half-sister, Tammy Atwood of Lafayette; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Disotell and Jewel Dickson Atwood; his stepfather, Cammy Wayne Atwood; brother, Tommy Atwood; and sister, Cammy Atwood
• owner of Disotell Plumbing of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Felix F. Foret Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 9, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by his sons, Frank F. Sr., Ronald E., Daniel J. and Felix F. Foret Jr.; daughters, Antoinette F. Troxler, Catherine F. Griffin and Elaine F. Chouest.; sisters, Doris F. Pearson, Nellie F. Hernandez, Mildred F. Sapia, Julie Foret and Mary Jane F. Mayet; 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Randazzo Foret; parents, Etienne and Jeanne Gaudet Foret; daughters, Jeanne L. Foret and Janice F. Flse; brother, Abbey Foret; and sister, Gladys F. Anderson
• member of the Woodmen of the World and Central Lafourche Booster Club; avid bowler
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rosemary G. Foret

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 2:50 a.m. March 9, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Emile J. Foret Sr.; sons, Emile Jr. and Keith Foret; daughters, Linda Ledoux and Phyllis Boudreaux; brother, Malcolm Guidry; sisters, Gladys Boudoin, Hazel and Marguerite Babin; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Sr. and Mae Robichaux Guidry; brother, E.J. Guidry Jr.; sister, Ella Mae Lorraine; and a grandson
• parishioner of St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joseph N. Ledet

• age 84, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:30 p.m. March 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Janice Ledet; sons, Teddy, Edward and Ronald Ledet; daughters, Janice Vega, Joyce Fontenot, Jeanette Naquin and Sylvia Cheramie; stepsons, Clemille III and Bill Danos; stepdaughters, Julie D. Racca, Elaine D. Matherne, Linda D. Walton, Mary D. Lusk and Elizabeth D.; 14 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Alice Loupe Ledet; parents, Leva and Josephine Theriot Ledet; son, Emile Ledet; brothers, Blaise and Emile Ledet; and sisters, Leah Savoie and Inez Dupre
• retired school bus driver for Lafourche Parish after 25 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Jeffery Joseph Neil

• age 90, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 9:05 a.m., March 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Jesse Neil Sr.; daughters, Marceline Trosclair of Houma, Ann Rhodes of Houma and Mally Clement of Thibodaux; brother, Reggie Neil of Chauvin; sisters, Pauline Duplantis and Velma Marie, both of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mable Robichaux Neil; his parents, Henry Neil Sr. and Lorencia Ledet Neil; brothers, Henry Jr. and Edward Neil; sisters, Eddie’ Pellegrin Adams and Regina Robichaux; and half-brothers, Anthony Hebert and Luby Hebert
• retired boat captain and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Henry Lawrence Prejeant

• age 76, a native of Gray and resident of Schriever, died at 10:22 a.m. March 8, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary "Marie" Thibodeaux Prejeant; daughters, Ramona Braud and husband Bert of Baton Rouge, Robin Gafford and husband Jack of Gonzales and Janet Barker and husband Sammy of Geismar; brother, Herbert Prejeant of Gray; sisters, Bessie Cecile Melancon, Euphamie Authement, Thelma Boudreaux of Houma and Vivian LeBouef and husband, William of Gonzales; and grandchildren, Chad Braud, Kellie Braud, Jason Gafford, Jonathan Gafford and wife Niki of Baton Rouge, Katie Gaford of Littleton, Colo., Scott and Samantha Barker, both of Geismar
• preceded in death by his parents, Philibert and Julia Sonnier Prejeant; brother, Leon Prejeant; and sister, Anna Mae Hidalgo
• self-employed plumber for 45 years; celebrated 50 years of marriage; served in the Cannon Company 63rd Infantry of the U. S. Army
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kim James Rousse

• age 45, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died March 8, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nanette Ougel Rousse; mother, Mildred Chiasson Rousse; daughter, Leslie Rousse; brothers, Minor Cheramie Jr. and Jody Rousse; sisters, Evelyn McKittrick and Jackie Bruce; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Vincent Rousse
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council; employee of Schlumberger Offshore Larose Division
• Samart Funeral Home

Olivia Terry

• age 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 p.m. March 4, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Mattie Terry and Martha Truehill of Napoleonville, Albertine Terry of Houma, and Hazel Sheffie of Thibodaux; sons, Howard, Robert and Eric Terry, all of Napoleonville; sister, Agnes Hamilton of Napoleonville; brothers, Alfred Terry of Napoleonville and David Williams of Nebraska; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Ross and the Rev. Albert Terry Sr.; son Albert Terry Jr.; brothers, Samuel Dickerson and Junious Dickerson; and one great-grandson
• Mother of the Church and served on the Usher Board at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Hilda Carter Wilson

• native of Belle Rose and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 p.m. March 6, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at New Belmont Baptist Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Gertrude Moore Burdis of Labadieville, Hilda Moore Perkins of Milwaukee, Wis., Shirley Williams Allen and Dorothy Williams Israel, both of Thibodaux, and Leeanna Williams Thomas of Marrero; brothers, Jimmy Wilson Jr. of Thibodaux and Claudell Williams of Fairfax, Va.; stepchildren, Rose, Jerry, Louise and Henry Wilson; sisters, Julie Barnes and Ruth Carter; brothers, Allen, Lloyd and Edward Carter, 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wilson Sr.; son, Henry C. Williams; stepdaughter, Thelma Wilson; and parents, Allen and Helen Turner Carter
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MARCH 11, 2003

Bonnie Jean Gaudet

• age 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died 5:16 a.m. on March 11, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial in the church’s cemetery
• survived by nieces, Kimberly Theriot-Smith, Alyson Naquin, Victoria Jackson and Nyra Naquin; a brother, Noah (N.J.) Gaudet Jr.; and a sister, Dr. Judy Theriot
• preceded in death by her parents, Noah Pierre and Irene Toups Gaudet
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 12, 2003

Macklin Louis Danos

• age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:40 a.m. March 11, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Ezel Danos; and sister, Eva Danos Smith
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucia Melancon Danos; parents, Gustave and Drozilia Guidry Danos; brothers, Louis, Antoine and Eunice Danos; sister, Enez Danos Parfait; and stepsister, Octavia Danos Barrios
• member of Holy Rosary Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Mamie P. Dobson

• age 78, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:27 p.m. March 9, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Otis, Danny and Rex Dobson; daughters, Joan Dean and Mary Anne Alario; sisters, Lorina Bourgeois, Lena Gautreaux and Evelyn Adams; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Dobson; parents, Alexsona nd Marie Richardelle Plaisance; son, Stanley Dobson; brothers, Tillman, Eugene and Alex Plaisance; and an infant daughter
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Earl Joseph ‘Piyock’ Fonseca Sr.

• age 65, a resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. March 11, 2003
• memorial service held today at the family residence at 401 Mike St. in Houma
• survived by his sons, Earl "Bosco" Jr., Steven, and Anthony "Andy" Fonseca; daughters, Linda McKenney of Justin, Texas, and Theresa Guy of Houston, Texas; brothers, James Sr. and Ray "Coco" Fonseca Sr.; sisters, Elaine Burke, Nettie Chisholm and Doris Fremin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Marie Boudreaux Fonseca; sister, Delphine Trahan; and two grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Kalade Scott

• age 42, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, died at 3:30 a.m. March 11, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; there was no service
• survived by her husband, Claude Scott; mother, Argenia Maise Scott; son, John; brothers, Terry, Wesley, Louis Jr. and Leroy Kalade; and sisters, Susie McGregor, Brenda and Margaret Kalade
• preceded in death by her father, Louis Kalade Sr.
• enjoyed puzzles and writing letters

Lois Guidry Shelley

• age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:57 a.m. March 11, 2003
• 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, Troy A. and Robby John Orgeron; daughter, Jilly Shelley; stepdaughters, Patricia Shelley and Wanda Lee Shelley Hubbard; brother, Willie Guidry; sister Beverly Dobson; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Terry Joe Shelley; parents, Pierre and Cesla Kiffe Guidry; daughter, Dena Lynn Orgeron; brother, Leonard Guidry; and sister, Royeuna F. O’Quin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Dolores Theriot

• age 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died March 5, 2003
• religious service held Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by her mother, Armena Smith Ybarzabal; and sisters, Yvonne LeBlanc and Mary Istre
• preceded in death by her father, George Ybarzabal
• Samart Funeral Home

Cindy Vicknair Zeringue

• resident of Luling, died March 8, 2003
• religious service was held Tuesday at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Michael Anthony Zeringue Sr.; father, Harold Vicknair Sr.; sons, Michael Jr. and Heath Zeringue; daughter, Holly Zeringue; sisters, Donna Rose of Stewart, Fla, Laura Petit and Maria Mills of Luling; and brother, Harold Vicknair Jr. of Luling
• preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Vicknair
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero

 

MARCH 13, 2003

Donald Paul ‘Kojak’ Barrow

• age 42, a native and resident of Gray, died March 8, 2003
• visitation Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his fiancee, Wanda Harvey; son, Brandon Barrow; daughter, Laquita Harvey; mother, Audrey Harvey; brothers, Leonard, Keith and David of Gray and Micheal Barrow of Arlington, Texas; sisters, Faye Morgan and Jacqueline Holmes of Schriever
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Barrow
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Hanson Joseph Cuneo

• age 79, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died March 11, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie; memorial mass celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Golden Meadow
• survived by his wife, Earline Vincent Cuneo; son, John Cuneo of Golden Meadow; daughter, Sharon Cuneo Pedeaux of Mathews; stepson, Dr. Cary Vincent; stepdaughter, Ellen Vincent Daniel of Carrollton, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• Port Engineer in Maritime Industry and a U. S. Army Sgt. in World War II

 

MARCH 14, 2003

Alden John Foret

• age 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Covington, died at 1 a.m. March 13, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Nell Becnel Foret; son, Robert "Bob" J. Foret; daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Foret; and sister, Carolyn Marino
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Ectormae Molaison Foret; and brother, Russell Foret
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Earthal Joseph Harris

• age 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 10:30 a.m March 7, 2003
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; religious service held Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by her daughter, Marion Harris Smith of Johnson Ridge; sons, Welman Harris of Houma, Phillip Harris, Charles Harris, and McKinley Harris of Johnson Ridge, and Harvey Harris of Thibodaux; brother, Arthur Joseph, of Meridian, Miss.; sisters, Thelma Hugh of Johnson Ridge, and Ruby Aklamaphe of Los Angles, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Aaron Harris; parents, Arthur Sr., and Sarah Rounds Joseph; son, Lloyd E. Harris; brothers, Alvin Joseph, Clarence Joseph, and Rev. Chester P. Joseph; and sisters, Mercedes Shanklin, and Gertrude Anderson
• head stewardess and Mother of the Church at Magnolia United Methodist Church; hobbies included singing, baking, and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Heloise Marie Robichaux Hebert

• age 101, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 4 p.m. March 12, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Metairie Mausoleum
• survived by her daughter, Reneé Hebert Bryant of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Roy Hebert; parents, Joseph A. and Marie Latour Robichaux; brothers, E.J. and O.C. Robichaux; and sisters, May R. Landry, Lucille R. Riviere and Katherine R. Hoffmann
• parishioner of St. George Catholic Church
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home East of Baton Rouge

Delbert Alday Jones

• age 37, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died March 10, 2003
• visitation Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Barbara C. Jones of Thibodaux; parents, Delores Jones of Thibodaux, Earl and Herestine Pike of New Orleans; daughter, Chant’a M. Banks of Thibodaux; son, Ka Lonnie Everett of Atlanta, Ga.; stepsons, Carl Everett of Atlanta, Ga., Curtis Cassie of Thibodaux, and Vernon Carcisse of Houston, Texas; sisters, Gwen Williams of Natchez Miss., Karen Williams of Dallas Texas, Keidra Johnson, and Latoya Jones of Marrero, Kristi Motley and Trana Brown of Algiers, and Michelle Borage of Harvey; and brothers, Cedrick and Calvin Williams of Natchez, Miss., Troy Robinson of Marrero, Troy Brown of Algiers, and Dornell of Harvey
• preceded in death by his father, Leonard Jones; member of Christ Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Norman A. Orgeron

• age 94, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:10 p.m. March 13, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Irvin "Coon" and Joseph "Lulu" Orgeron; daughters, Rowena McQueen and Evelyn Adams; brother, Sidney Orgeron; sister, Bertha Robichaux; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nora Thibodeaux Orgeron; parents, Joseph and Marie Loupe Orgeron; brothers, Esnair, Clovis, Whitney, Freddie, Milton, Joseph and Emile Orgeron; and sister, Maggie Plaisance
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Myrtle Mae Dominique Shanklin

• age 71, a resident of New Orleans, died March 11, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in New Orleans
• survived by her sons, Harold Jr., Warren and Robert Shanklin; daughters, Judy Royal, Linda Smith and Gertrude Nelson; brothers, Wilbert Francis and Willis Daniel Dominique; sisters, Agnes Love, Victoria and Veronica Dominique and Bertha Murray; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home

Jazmine Williams

• age 5 months, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Plano, Texas, died March 10, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Hayward and Ericka H. Williams; sister, Alanah Williams; grandmother, Thelma Henson; paternal grandparents, Hayward Williams Sr. and Rosa Banks
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Claude Henson; and paternal grandparents, Rita and Dennis Banks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Leah Williams

• age 6, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Plano, Texas, died March 10, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Hayward and Ericka H. Williams; sister, Alanah Williams; grandmother, Thelma Henson; paternal grandparents, Hayward Williams Sr. and Rosa Banks
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Claude Henson; and paternal grandparents, Rita and Dennis Banks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MARCH 15, 2003

Betty St. Pierre Gros

• age 65, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Terry Gros and wife, Sue; two brothers, Carroll and Roy St. Pierre; and one sister, Sylvia Crochet
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Junior Gros; and her parents, Numa and Anna Pierce St. Pierre
• Catholic

Guy Patrick Johnson

• age 54, a native of Rockford, Ill., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003
• services held at a later date in Rockford
• survived by his mother, Nancy J. Cahill Johnson; two brothers, Brad A. Johnson and Michael C. Johnson; one sister, Carla M. Messer; and two devoted friends, Ceci Ann Crosby and Malcolm P. Guidry
• preceded in death by his father, Clifford Lenord Johnson
• Falgout Funeral Home

Woodrow Wilson Parks

• age 75, a native of Bluefield, W.Va., and resident of Bayou Blue, died Thursday, March 13, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elissa Sisk Parks; three sons, Steve, Bobby and John Parks; four daughters, Cindy Meyers, Joan Parks, Ginger Parks and Cara Parks; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Parks and Nancy Cox; one son, Michael Parks; one brother, Oliver Daniel Parks; and two sisters, Wilma Willis and Ruby Down
• retired Lafourche Parish Sheriff Deputy

Emma Collins Pitre

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died Friday, March 14, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Monday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Elmo Pitre Jr.; one daughter, Dale Angelette; one brother, Rolley J. Collins; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Joseph Pitre Sr.; her parents, Theodore and Andrewa Crosby Collins; two brothers, Theodore Collins Jr. and Robert "Bobby" Collins Sr.; and one sister, Lucia Collins Oliver
• member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church and was a 55-year member of the Order of the Eastern Stars

 

MARCH 16, 2003

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MARCH 17, 2003

Ernest J. ‘Sonny’ ‘Bulldog’ Gaubert

• age 71, a native and resident of Luling, died at 8:06 a.m. March 14, 2003
• religious service was held today at Boutte Assembly of God Church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Nell Gendron Gaubert; sons, Reginald and Shawn Gaubert; daughter, Erith Sanchez; brothers, Edward, Richard and Carroll Gaubert; sisters, Alma, Mable and Vivian Gaubert and Enid G. Halibough; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Veronica Naquin Gaubert; daughter, Debora Gaubert; brothers, Wallace, Raymond and Sylvester "S.J." Gaubert; sisters, Elise Falgout and Mildred Gaubert; and one grandchild
• U. S. Navy veteran and was retired from Monsanto
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Velma Trosclair Lagarde

• age 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her brother, Louis Trosclair Sr.; and sisters, Nora Shaw, Marie Gaudet and Anna Mae Boutte
• preceded in death by her husband, Ruben J. Lagarde; parents, Gracien and Marie Clement Trosclair; and brother, William Trosclair Sr.
• active member of Town and Country Homemaker’s Club, a Red Cross volunteer, and known as "Nannie" to numerous nieces and nephews; enjoyed playing cards
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Betty Joyce LeBouef Neal

• age 57, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 p.m. March 15, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy Neal Sr.; son, Perry J. LeBouef; daughters, Donna L. Naquin, Cindy Price Cunningham and Monica Neal; stepsons, Roy Jr., Thomas and Timothy W. Neal; stepdaughter, Cynthia Renee’ Dupre; brothers, Jeffery and Thomas LeBouef; sisters, Pearly Shultis and Verina Boquet; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Walton and Hattie Hutchinson LeBouef; stepmother, Lorena Authement; son, Ronnie J. LeBouef; brother, Berlin LeBouef; and sister, Shirley L. Price
• president of Ladies of the Elks for the past two years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Jeannette ‘Net’ Engeron O’Steen

• age 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. March 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Odie O’Steen and Jodie Massey; brother, Charlie Engeron; sister, Thelma Foret; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joe Herman O’Steen; parents, Eugene and Nathalie Thibodeaux Engeron; brothers, Gordon, Jerry, Bertram and Anthony Engeron; and sisters, Houlda Butcher and Rose Ivey
• caregiver at ABC Nursery and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Genevieve Pitre

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:03 a.m. March 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her son, Elterry Pitre; daughter, Derline Whiddon; brothers, Ray and Lee Alonzo; sister, Mae Chauvin; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Harris Pitre; parents, Edgard LeBlanc and Anelia Cunningham Alonzo; son, Willie Pitre; brothers, Mike, George and Leroy Alonzo; and one great-grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 18, 2003

George Anthony Blanchard

• age 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Morgan City, died March 13, 2003
• visitation on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City; memorial mass celebrated Friday at the church
• survived by his daughter, Kathryn Shirley of Morgan City; and two grandsons
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Leche Blanchard; and his parents, George and Odette Blanchard

Joseph Foret Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 p.m. March 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Monier Foret; sons, Joey and Donnie Foret; daughter, Ann Foret Bruno; brothers, Leroy and Ernest Foret; sisters, Eloise Babin and Rita Grabert; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Foret Sr. and Maria Bourgeois Foret; brothers, Fergus and Wilfred Foret; and sister, Velma Foret
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland

Anthony Jerome Gray Sr.

• age 41, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosetta B. Gray; sons, Anthony Gray Jr. and Keshawnie Guidroz of Raceland; daughters, La’Anjana Gray, Jarriah Raymond and Arriante’ Jefferson of Raceland and Tequila Johnson of Thibodaux; parents, Herbert Sr. and Ella B. Gray of Raceland; brothers, Herbert Jr., John Sr., Alton Sr., Joel, Wilfred Sr., Brian and Fernell Gray, all of Raceland; sisters, Janet Gray and Darralynn Lee of Raceland; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his daughter, Chasity Gray; and grandparents, Louis and Bertha Smith and Simon Sr. and Celeste Gray
• enjoyed fishing and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Martha Ann Kraemer

• age 43, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m. March 17, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Adley J. Kraemer; brothers, Danny, Manuel and Simon Kraemer; and sisters, Alice Foret, Della Puccio, Lise Farace, Elaine Delatte and Hope Sanchez
• preceded in death by her mother, Azley Martinez Kraemer; brother, Willie J. Kraemer; and her grandparents
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland

Ronnie Paul ‘Blanc’ LeBlanc Sr.

• age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. March 17, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carles DeHart LeBlanc of Chauvin; parents, Hugh LeBlanc and June Neil LeBlanc of Chauvin; son, Ronnie LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Thelma LeBlanc and Laci Dardar; brother, Brian LeBlanc; sisters, Shana Ledet and Marla LeBlanc; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Louby and Mae Neil and Hubert and Rose LeBlanc
• pumper specialist of 30 years with Chevron-Texaco and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Marie Dupuy Strawitz

• age 99, a native of Marksville and a former longtime resident of Baton Rouge, died at 10:30 p.m. March 16, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville; rosary said Wednesday; mass of burial celebrated by Monsignor Steve Testa Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1 in Marksville
• survived by her daughter, Dr. Barbara M. Strawitz of Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Peter B. Jr. and Barbara Strawitz of Thibodaux; three grandsons and their wives, Peter B. III and Melissa Strawitz of Opelousas, Kyle A. and Dana Strawitz of Glendale, Calif., and Kurt T. and Stacey Strawitz of Denver, Colo.; three-great-grandchildren, Peter B. IV and Alex Strawitz of Opelousas and Kyle Anthony Strawitz Jr. of Glendale, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law, Marsden "Pic" and Seewee Dupuy of Wharton, Texas; sister-in-law, Louise D. Dupuy of Cottonport and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter "Stravis" B. Strawitz Sr.; parents, Henry "Pic" E. and Laure E. Moreau Dupuy; brothers, Francis "Frank" Dupuy and Henry "Taft" E. Dupuy Jr.; sisters, Myrl D. Schwartzenburg, Hazel D. Laborde, Evelyn D. Elliott and Josephine D. Moreau
• retired elementary school teacher who taught at Marksville Elementary School and other schools in Avoyelles Parish; taught at St. George School in Baton Rouge; former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville and St. Patrick Church in Baton Rouge
• Avoyelles Memorial Funeral Home of Marksville

 

MARCH 19, 2003

Marion Clair Wambsgans Bastian

• age 95, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie, died March 14, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Bultman Funeral Home in New Orleans; funeral mass held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Metairie Cemetery
• survived by her son, John A. Bastian III; daughters, Marion Claire B. Stoltz and Joan A.B. Raymond; son-in-law, Larry Anthony Raymond; daughter-in-law, Margaret C. Weber Bastian; brother, A. Wesley Wambsgans; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John A. Bastian Jr.; son, Anthony A. Bastian; and brothers, Angelo A., Newell V. and Fabian E. Wambsgans
• Bultman Funeral Home of New Orleans

Marjorie Boudreaux

• age 64, a native of Camden, N.J., and resident of Dulac, died at 8:10 p.m. March 14, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her mother, Hazel Gray Del Plazzio; sons, Charles IV and Howard Haubois; daughters, Aileen Dellana, Laurie Matthews, Lois Long, Cathy Boudwin and Nancy Huffman; brothers, Howard and William Gray; 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Howard T. Gray; and son, Joseph D. Gorman
• Samart Funeral Home

Eroy J. Matherne

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died March 18, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clara Orgeron Matherne; sons, Roy and Myron Matherne; daughter, Myra Matherne; brothers, Weldon and James Matherne; sisters, Lorella Rodrigue and Rosalie Ledet; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emelose and Sedonia Dufrene Matherne; son, Bobby Matherne; brothers, Alloyd and Euris Matherne; and sister, Bernice Ordoyne
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post No. 8538; enjoyed hunting and gardening; painter and trapper who was awarded the Lafourche Parish Pioneer Award in 1988 for fishing, farming and fur
• Samart Funeral Home

Olinda Rita ‘Lin’ Richard Medine

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Brusly McCall, died at 8:43 a.m. March 18, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bunnell Medine Sr.; mother, Henrietta Martinez Medine; daughter, Cherie Bassonet; sons, Michael J. Sr., Randy J., Glenn J. and Bunnell J. Medine; sisters, Rena and Winnie Boudreaux, Kitty Simoneaux, Martha Landry, Nora Latiolars, Geraldine "Joan" Chauvin and Brenda Landry; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Hanley Richard
• member of St. Francis Ladies Altar Society
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

MARCH 20, 2003

Vorina Boudreaux Chiasson

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 p.m. March 18, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Lovincy "Telo" Chiasson; daughters, Patricia "Pat" Leonard, Diane Dawson, Elaine Daigle and Janice Chiasson; sisters, Vernice Thibodeaux and Mary Ann Naquin; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Aimee Thibodaux Boudreaux; brothers, Lollace and Anatole Boudreaux; and sisters, Letticia "Chuck" Richard, Hilda Andras, Verna Toups and Judith Cortez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rose Phoebe Hill George

• age 91, a native of Williamstown, Pa. and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 31, 2003 due to a stroke
• survived by her devoted friends, Richard and Kathleen Ordoyne of New Orleans
• World War II U. S. Army veteran and received recognition from the Military Intelligence Division of the War Department after serving with the division from Oct. 9, 1943 to Sept. 2, 1945
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carol Joseph Gros

• age 61, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. March 19, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his nieces, Celeste Gros and Aimee Williamson; nephew, Matthew Gros; grand nieces, Emma and Anna Williamson; grandnephew, Bryce Gros; and brother, Dale R. Gros
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Beatrice Diaz Gros
• U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

MARCH 21, 2003

Theresa Harry Bartholomew

• age 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:55 a.m. March 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Milton Jr. and Sedrick Bartholomew of Thibodaux and Lucien Bartholomew of Vacherie; brothers, Joseph Earlis, Robert, Lionel and Whitney Harry, all of Vacherie; sisters, Mary Evelyn Jessie, Phyllis and Cassandra Harry, all of Vacherie; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Bartholomew Sr.; and her parents, Sylvain and Lucille Harry
• member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and a former member of Victory Assembly of God and Greater Second Baptist Church
• also a member of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Bayou Region Race for the Cure and the local chapter of My Sisters and Me; retired teacher
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Camille ‘T-Com’ Cheramie Jr.

• age 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:35 p.m. March 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his sisters, Betty Kiff and Mary Ann Dufrene
• preceded in death by his parents, Camile Sr. and Alphonsine Lafont Cheramie
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; musician who performed on the Cerebral Palsy Telethon and enjoyed wood carving
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Vorina Boudreaux Chiasson

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 p.m. March 18, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Lovincy "Telo" Chiasson; daughters, Patricia "Pat" Leonard, Diane Dawson, Elaine Daigle and Janice Chiasson; sisters, Vernice Thibodeaux and Mary Ann Naquin; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Aimee Thibodaux Boudreaux; brothers, Lollace and Anatole Boudreaux; and sisters, Letticia "Chuck" Richard, Hilda Andras, Verna Toups and Judith Cortez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Neal J. Oncale

• age 52, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 20, 2003
  visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patrice Lasseigne Oncale; son, Byron J. Oncale; daughter, Lori K. Oncale; brothers, Gerard "Jerry" and James C. Oncale; sisters-in-law, Jane Oncale and Priscilla Lasseigne; brothers-in-law, Tommy and Russell Lassegne Jr.; father-in-law, Russell Lasseigne Sr.; niece, Angela Burt; and grand-nieces, Abbie and Aimee Burt
• preceded in death by his parents, C.L. "Jero" Oncale Jr. and Joyce Landry Oncale
• 1993 grand marshal of the Labadieville Community Fair, co-captain of the Krewe of Christopher, past assistant chief of the Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Lions Club; an employee of Landry’s Funeral Home for 30 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mack J. Picou

• age 68, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:15 p.m. March 20, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janita Galiano Picou; sons, Dennis, Tommy and Paul Picou; daughters, Phyllis Guidry and Natalie Blair; brothers, Wiltz Jr. and Franklin Picou; and sisters, Loretta Duet and Emelie Picou; 10 grandsons and three step-grandsons
• preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz Sr. and Liza Terrebonne Picou
• Catholic; served in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict; retired state trooper and a state employee retiree; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150; a life member of the Galliano American Legion Post No. 315; a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, La. Chapter No. 9; and a member of the Retired State Employees Association
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off

Nolan J. ‘Spike’ Rodrigue

• age 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gibson, died at 6:25 a.m. March 20, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thbodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his wife, Margaret A. Rodrigue; daughter, Rachael Rodrigue; sister, Mirley Lirette; four nephews and one niece; and the J. Y. Authement family
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice J. Rodrigue and Clemans Martin Rodrigue; and sister, Mildrid Folse
• U. S. veteran, having served in the Third Marine Division during the Korean War
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Silas Skipper

• age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 15, 2003
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Carolyn S. Bougere of Bertrandville; brothers, Albert Skipper of Morgan City and Jimmie Skipper of Columbus, Ohio; stepbrother, Edward Gray of Houma; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Daggs Skipper; wife, Ella Mae Sanders Skipper; sons, Jason and DeQuan Skipper; sister, Evalina S. Talbert; and brother, Samuel Skipper
• retired laborer and a U. S. Army veteran
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Odessa Ann ‘Dee Dee’ Breaux Sylvester

• age 43, a native of Bertrandville and resident of Breaux Bridge, died March 15, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville; religious service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband, Leroy Sylvester of Breaux Bridge; children, Frederick Breaux of Bertrandville and Lateisha Sylvester of Breaux Bridge; parents, Welmon and Audrey Breaux; sisters, Mildred Williams and Jennifer and Veronica Breaux, all of Bertrandville; brothers, Welmon Breaux Jr. of Bertrandville and Clifton Breaux of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one grandchild; and other relatives
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MARCH 22, 2003

Adrian Charles Penisson

• age 32, a native of Raceland and resident of Baltimore, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Dennis Joel Penisson and Janice Hodson Penisson; one half-brother, Gregory Scott Hodson of Raceland; and two sisters, Dana Penisson Adams of Raceland and Judithe Penisson Ord of Yorktown, Va.
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Clarence Penisson Sr. and Annette Falgout Penisson and Royal Charles Hodson Sr. and Juanita Crowford Hodson
• graduate of Rice University and John Hopkins University
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 23, 2003

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MARCH 24, 2003

Estelle Adams Comardelle

• age 84, a native of Gheens, resident of Lockport and former resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:20 p.m. March 23, 2003
• 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, Wilton "Stretch" Jr., Leslie, Jerry, Richard, Gary and Michael Comardelle; daughters, Elma C. Bergeron, Wyonnia C. Romero, Mary Ann C. Pickett and Kathleen C. Rodriguez; sister, Josephine Adams Comardelle; 47 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her former husband, Wilton Comardelle Sr.; parents, Antoine Sr. and Josephine Matherne Adams; son, Nelton Comardelle; brothers, Aldolph, Joseph, Antoine Jr., Fred and Lucian Adams; and sisters, Elvere Adams Comardelle and Angelique Adams Cloulee
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Silas Skipper

• age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 15, 2003
• religious service was held Friday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Carolyn S. Bougere of Morgan City; brothers, Albert Skipper of Morgan City and Jimmie Skipper of Columbus, Ohio; stepbrother, Edward Gray of Houma; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Daggs Skipper; wife, Ella Mae Sanders Skipper; sons, Jason and Romell Skipper; sister, Evalina S. Talbert; and brother, Samuel Skipper
• U. S. Army veteran and a retired laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Dirk ‘Joe’ St. Pierre

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:19 a.m. March 23, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his sisters, Carrie Pitre, Helen Eymard and Mary Joyce Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Esmire and Rosina St. Pierre; brother, Pennington St. Pierre; and sisters, Alice Douros and Dorothy Williams
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Odessa Ann ‘Dee Dee’ Breaux Sylvester

• age 43, a native of Bertrandville and resident of Breaux Bridge, died March 15, 2003
• religious service was held Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville
• survived by her husband, Leroy Sylvester of Breaux Bridge; son, Federick Breaux of Bertrandville and Lateisha Sylvester of Breaux Bridge; parents, Welmon and Audrey Breaux; sisters, Mildred Williams, Jennifer and Veronica Breaux; brothers, Welmon Breaux Jr. of Bertrandville and Clifton Breaux of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and one grandchild
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MARCH 25, 2003

Nessy J. Boudoin

• age 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:14 p.m. March 24, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her son, Berthman Boudoin; daughter, Roberta Larousse; brother, Frank Boudoin; sisters, Theresa Martin, Marie Buccola and Mae Cheramie; half-sister, Mary Plaisance; four grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Julien and Leonise Guidry Boudoin; stepmother, Avora Doucet Boudoin; and brothers, Ecles, Dave and Joseph Boudoin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Arnold G. ‘Beau’ Bergeron Sr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. March 22, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow
• survived by his companion, Gladys Hebert; former wives Debbie "Stephanie" Bond and Sherie D. Duplantis; mother, Isaure Guidry Bergeron; sons, Arnold "Beau Jr." Jr., Jerome "Dwight", Dwayne Sr. and Randy L. Bergeron; daughters, Sharon Lynn B. Gardner, Candice M. B. Bell, Carmon D. Bergeron and Chasity N. Bergeron; brothers, Allen, Steve, John, Mark and Samuel Bergeron; sister, Kathleen Rhodes, 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Thibodeaux Bergeron; father, Arnold J. Bergeron; and son, Travis H. Bergeron
• retired boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Horace Himel

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 24, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sisters, Verna Arcement, Margaret Bourgeois and Lois Himel
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Henrietta Benoit Himel; brothers, Whitney and Russell Himel; and sister, Lillie Rose Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alvin Charles ‘Vin’ Lapeyrouse

• age 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:15 a.m. March 24, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Roy Lapeyrouse; daughter, Genevieve LeBoeuf; stepbrothers, Waldren and Walter Lapeyrouse; stepsisters, Viley Picou, Adeline Soudelier and Cornelia Dupre; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Vallie Marie Dupre Lapeyrouse; parents, Arthur and Agnes Cunningham Lapeyrouse; brothers, Levis and Joseph Lapeyrouse; and sister, Lorinna Lapeyrouse
• retired boat captain with Texaco and Andrew Use (sic); member of the VFW and American Legion and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice A. ‘Pijee’ Molaison

• age 66, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:10 a.m. March 24, 2003
• 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, Theresa Kraemer Molaison; brothers, Esteve, Cleveland, Percy and Vincent Molaison; and sisters, Viola and Velma Cortez and Patsy Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Henrietta Ordoyne Molaison; brothers, Ellis, Guy and Adam Molaison; and sister, Doris Delaune
• retired boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home

Agatha L. Rodrigue

• age 94, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:14 a.m. March 25, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Simon, Carroll and Adam Rodrigue; daughters, Marjorie "Marge" Bavaret, Genevieve Borne, Madonna Martin and Madeline Kraemer; sister, Annette Rodrigue; 34 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Typhy J. Rodrigue Sr.; parents, Joseph and Azelie Rodrigue Legendre; sons, Typhy Jr. and Joseph Rodrigue; brothers, Richard, Lovencie, Primalas, Norbert and Raymond Legendre; sisters, Claymelia Rodrigue, Aline Vicknair, Celestine Rodrigue, Helen Legendre and Regina Legendre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marilyn Landry Schaff

• age 50, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. March 23, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville, with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville
• survived by her husband, David J. Schaff; daughters, Jessica S. Martin and Ashley E. Schaff; brother, Eric Paul Landry Sr.; and grandparents, Ferdnand and Emily Cavilier; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd G. Sr. and Agnes Circello Landry; and brothers, Lloyd Jr. and David Landry
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mary Ann ‘Miriam’ Theriot Theriot

• age 90, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died March 24, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son, Lynn Theriot; daughters, Ellen T. Duet and Aline Boudreaux; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Theriot; parents, Paul and Aline Champagne Theriot; daughters, Marie Julie Hebert and Marilyn Reynolds; brothers, Ambrose