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

JULY 1, 2003

Aimee Trahan Hebert

• age 88, a native of Humphrey and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. June 30, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Ronald, Howard F. III, Dale and Dane Hebert; sister, Dolores Acosta; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard F. Hebert Jr.; parents, Joseph and Agnes Robichaux Trahan; daughter, Judy Ann Hebert; and brothers, Herman, Roy and Jesse Trahan
• homemaker and a charter member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3700, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 31 and a charter member of St. Bernadette Church; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JULY 2, 2003

Marie Rosalie Sanders Billiot

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:31 p.m. July 1, 2003
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, William "Butch" Billiot of Houma; daughter, Anna Billiot of Houma; brother, Willie Sanders Jr. of Pineville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her former husband, Willis Billiot; parents, Willie Joseph Sr. and Annie Mae Williams Sanders; brothers, Singleton and Frank Sanders; and sister, Betty Chaisson
• clerk for South Central Bell for 34 years; belonged to CWA, was an office administrator for the Grand Caillou Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimatcha Confederation of Muskogees Tribes, for which she was an active member; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Carrie Lathrop Cheramie

• age 93, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10 p.m. July 1, 2003
• visitation Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Edward "Nue" and Roland "Roach" Cheramie; daughter, Bernice "Laloot" Griffin; brothers, Morrison and Lorris Lathorp; sisters, Doris Bouzigard, Georgianna Gaspard, Onise Galliano and Dorothy Sacco; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edwin "Topp" Cheramie; parents, Woodford and Leoncia Coron Lathrop; daughter, Mildred Doucet; brothers, Woodford, Bradford and Davidson Lathrop; and sisters, Lenora Pitre and Nora Anselmi
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and her hobbies were sewing, gardening and planting
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Todd Anthony Chiasson

• age 39, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:46 a.m. July 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Jessica A. Chiasson; parents, Teddy J. Jr. and Myrline Guidry Chiasson; grandparents, Teddy Sr. and Ethel Breaux Chiasson and Bernice Toups Guidry; daughter, SkyLynn Chiasson; brother, Lonnie Chiasson; and sister, Kristy Arcement
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Guidry
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Hesmie Bergeron Himel

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:31 p.m. July 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville
• survived by her sister, Thelma Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Himel; parents, Philip and Angela Oncale Bergeron; brothers, Ivan Sr. and Hervey Bergeron; and sister, Elsie Gilbert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Victorin J. ‘V. J.’ Rome

• age 68, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 5 a.m. June 30, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Church Hall in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Church Hall in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Cortez Rome; sons, Jason, Manuel and Lonny Rome; daughter, Diane Becnel; daughters-in-law, Cindy, Juania and Rachel Rome; son-in-law, Dano Becnel; sisters, Therese Falgoust, Margaret Cortez and Ruth Becnel; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Vic" Victorin and Althe Becnel Rome
• employed by Avondale for 47 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JULY 3, 2003

Harry Douglas

• age 80, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died June 26, 2003, of cardiac arrest at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville
• visitation Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Debra Carter; stepson, Marion Patterson; sister, Irma Douglas; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Douglas; parents, Mary and Joseph Douglas; and sister, Estoria Douglas
• member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army; retired laborer at Supreme Sugar Refinery; enjoyed fishing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Charisse Percle

• age 22, a native of Schriever and resident of Broussard, died at 7:30 p.m. June 30, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Broussard; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Broussard
• survived by her parents, Perry and Ava Percle; brother, Bryce Percle; and grandparents, Lillian Arceneaux, Wilbert and Delores Percle
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Murphy Arceneaux
• graduate of E. D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux and was attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Caroline Prince

• infant, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died June 22, 2003
• graveside services were held on Wednesday at St. Philomenia Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her parents, Shannon and Becky Prince; brother, Dalton Prince; grandparents, Jimmy Richard and Pat Richard and Darlene and Robin Prince; and great-grandparents, Louise Hebert, Wilbert and Pearl Gros and Thelma Talbot
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JULY 4, 2003

Trina Callais Boudreaux

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:37 p.m. July 2, 2003
• visitation at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Adam J. Boudreaux; son, John Boudreaux Sr.; daughter, Eve Boudreaux Orgeron; brothers, Linton, Clivington and Clinton Callais; sisters, Julia C. Vegas and Barbara C. Trahan; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anderson Xavier Callais and Viola Elizabeth Hingle Callais; son, James Adam Boudreaux; daughters, Jennifer Ann Boudreaux and Jo Ann Marie Boudreaux; brothers, Anderson Jr., Theophile and Lindy Callais; and sisters, Earlia Guidry, Irene Callais and Lucy Mae Callais
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Harry Douglas

• age 80, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died June 26, 2003
  visitation Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sister, Irma Douglas; daughter, Debra Carter; stepson, Marion Patterson
• preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Douglas; parents, Mary and Joseph Douglas; and sister, Estoria Douglas
• member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army; hobby was fishing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Louise D. Dupuy

• age 89, a resident of Cottonport, died July 2, 2003
• resident of St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home in Thibodaux; visitation Saturday at St. Mary Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Mausoleum in Cottonport
• survived by her daughters, Donna Duplechain and husband Dr. Curtis of Thibodaux and Glenda Tarver and husband Johnny of Prairieville; son, Emeric Dupuy and wife Carmel of Cottonport; brother, Thomas Decuir of Lafayette; sister, Moree Decuir of Cottonport; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, H. E. "Taft" Dupuy Jr.; parents, Harry A. Decuir Sr. and Fannie Steele Decuir; and brother, Harry "Bookie" Decuir
• member of St. Mary Assumption Catholic Church; homemaker and, for a short time, worked as a school teacher
• Escude Funeral Home of Cottonport

 

JULY 5, 2003

Marie ‘Mildred’ Chaisson

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Louis "Mac" Lodrigue of Duson, and Edward, Ernest, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue, all of Houma; and one sister, Marie Irene Lodrigue
• preceded in death by her husband, Gracien Chaisson; her parents, Elizabeth Marie and Eloi "Mexican" Lodrigue; one brother, Junior Lodrigue; and two sisters, Josephine "Mabel" Billiot and Marie "Florence" Lodrigue
• member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and enjoyed sewing

Marianne C. Vega

• age 58, a native of Montgomery, Ala., and resident of Cut Off, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Randy R. Vega; her father, Lorimer P. Comeaux; one son, Jay Vega; two daughters, Melanie Vega and Maria V. Gros; two brothers, Paul and Michael Comeaux; two sisters, Pam Hargis and Karen Marler; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Emelda Trosclair Comeaux
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with family

 

JULY 6, 2003

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JULY 7, 2003

Edward ‘May-Kay’ Aucoin

• age 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 2, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Albert "Mike" Aucoin of Vacherie; daughters, Gertrude Aizen and Rita Mae Navarre of Thibodaux; daughter-in-law, Carol Aucoin of Vacherie; son-in-law, Norman Navarre of Thibodaux; brothers, Gibber and Francis Aucoin; sisters, Vesta Ockman and Sophie Morales; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lucia Durocher Aucoin; second wife, Rose Coupel Sanchez Aucoin; parents, Adrian "Babe" Aucoin and Faustine Mire Aucoin; great-granddaughter, Emma Alexander; brother, Raphael Aucoin; and sisters, Leve Boudreaux, Bessie Theriot and Anna Mae Bernard
• longtime resident of Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Marie ‘Mildred’ Chaisson

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. July 3, 2003
• religious service was held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her brothers, Louis "Mac" Lodrigue of Duson and Edward, Ernest, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue, all of Houma; and sister, Marie Irene Lodrigue
• preceded in death by her husband, Gracien Chaisson; parents, Eloi "Mexican" and Elizabeth Marie Lodrigue; brother, Junior Lodrigue; and sisters, Josephine "Mabel" Billiot and Marie Florence Lodrigue
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma and enjoyed sewing
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Russell A. Chiasson Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:15 a.m. July 5, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 58 years, Hannah S. Chiasson; sons, Russell "Rusty" Jr., Marlow, Brian and Noah Chiasson; daughters, Nancy Oncale and Michelle Marler; brothers, Roger and Donald Chiasson; sisters, Diane "Teat" Trosclair and Susie Haydel; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Noah James and Myrtle Oncale Chiasson; son-in-law, Michael Oncale Sr.; brothers, George and Peter Chiasson
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 78 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Floyd Lee ‘Old Timer’ Clark

• age 61, a native of Weiner, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 9:57 p.m. July 5, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Gail Ann Bergeron Clark; mother, Dessie Barnes Clark of Harrisburg, Ark.; sons, Tim "Spanky" Clark and his wife, Christine, of Houma and Phillip Adams and his wife, Melanie, of Thibodaux; daughters, Paula Parrott and her husband, Jimmy Lynn "One Man Gang" Parrott, Yolanda Babin and her husband, Chuck, of Houma, and Melissa Hamby and her husband, Byron, of St. Mary, Ga.; sisters, Cecil Chamblee and Rita M. Ross of Jonesboro, Ark., and Vickie Brooks of Forth Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Jimmy Lynn Parrott III, Jessica and Lacey Parrott, Daylyn and McKenzie Hamby, Adreana Babin and Madison Adams
• preceded in death by his father, James Logan Clark
• former farm manager for Prudential Insurance Co. and a truck driver for Venture Trucking Co. (now ASCO); member of the Krewe of Hercules and a member of Bayou Blue-Coteau Lions Club; made many friends in the trucking industry
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Edward H. Clement

• age 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, died July 6, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie; rosary said at the church by Catholic Daughters
• survived by his wife, Anna Marie Schwarzmann Clement; son, Robert M. Clement; daughters, Elizabeth Becnel, Joann Reulet and Debra Inness; sons-in-law, Karl R. Becnel and Kirk P. Reulet; daughter-in-law, Amanda N. Clement; brothers, Joseph "Jerry," George and Thomas Clement; sisters, Inez Becnel and Florence Matherne; and grandchildren, Jaime and Clint Becnel, Leslie and Evan Reulet, Megan and Brandon Inness, Eric, Jacob and Alaina Clement
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude T. Clement Sr. and Alcide Rose Clement; stepmother, Anita Rome Clement; son, Edward H. Clement Jr.; daughter, Theresa E. Clement; brothers, Lloyd L. Clement and Claude T. Clement Jr.; and sisters, Mildred Ockmond, Nell and Elizabeth Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Susan Guidry Harper

• age 54, a native of Cut Off and resident of Fort Collins, Colo., died at 4 a.m. July 5, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Jon "Skip" Harper; daughter, Alicia Sue Harper; sister, Netty Danos; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elfer "Faro" and Romanda "T-Man" Eymard Guidry
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Ulysse J. Hartman

• age 70, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 p.m. July 4, 2003
• 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 his wife, Emma Arceneaux Hartman; sons, Allen J. and David J. Hartman; daughters, Aline H. Landry and Elizabeth "T" H. Hebert; brother, Rodney R. Hartman; sister, Mary Ann H. Esponge; five grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Fortuna Joseph and Duceana Terrebonne Hartman; son, Kenneth James Hartman; and daughter, Linda Ann Hartman
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was an avid fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lillian Brunet Roddy

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by daughters, Sybil Roddy McCann, Jeanne Roddy, Eileen Roddy Pellegrin all of Houma, Ann Louise Roddy of Denham Springs, Mary Roddy Scott of St. Joseph, Mo.; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Joseph Roddy; parents, John Brunet and Ada Fanguy Brunet; sisters Estelle B. Theriot, Lucille B. Champagne, Corinne B. Moore, Aline B. Pierce, Florence B. Calaghan, Eunice B. Lirette and Mildred B. Bergeron; brothers Alcis, Alvin, Houston and John Brunet
• retired from her business, Gordon’s Groceries; charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, a member of the Stinker’s Club and a member of the Krewe of Flames; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marianne C. Vega

• age 58, a native of Montgomery, Ala., and resident of Cut Off, died July 2, 2003
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Randy R. Vega; father, Lorimer P. Comeaux; son, Jay Vega; daughters, Melanie Vega and Maria V. Gros; brothers, Paul and Michael Comeaux; sisters, Pam Hargis and Karen Marler; and grandchildren, Jay and Alexis Vega and Gregory Gros
• preceded in death by her mother, Emelda Trosclair Comeaux
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed reading, traveling, flowers and spending time with her family and friends
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JULY 8, 2003

Lorris Joseph Bouzigard Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow died at 6 p.m. July 6, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virgus Daigle Bouzigard; sons, George, Beau, Lorris James and Clifton Bouzigard; daughters, Tonya B. Dennis and Bridgette B. Griffin; brothers, Norbert, Maurice, Eris, George and Edgar Bouzigard; sisters, Clamence David and Louise Bouziga; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Bouzigard and Emilie Dantin Bouzigard; brother, Leo Bouzigard; sisters, Elia Cheramie, Clarice Bouziga, Eusta Lefort, Inez Martin, Julia Lefort, Laura Terrebonne, Nora Bouziga and Elmire Bouziga
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; served in World War II and was a U. S. Army veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Floyd Lee ‘Old Timer’ Clark

• age 61, a native of Weiner, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 9:57 p.m. July 5, 2003
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Gail Ann Bergeron Clark; mother, Dessie Barnes Clark of Harrisburg, Ark.; sons, Tim "Spanky" Clark and his wife, Christine, of Houma and Phillip Adams and his wife, Melanie, of Thibodaux; daughters, Paula Parrott and her husband, Jimmy Lynn "One Man Gang," Yolanda Babin and her husband, Chuck, of Houma and Melissa Hamby and her husband, Byron, of St. Mary, Ga.; sisters, Cecil Chamblee and Rita Moss of Jonesboro, Ark., and Vickie Brooks of Forth Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Jimmy Lynn Parrott III, Jessica and Lacey Parrott, Daylyn and McKenzie Hamby, Adreana Babin and Madison Adams
• preceded in death by his father, James Logan Clark
• former manager for Prudential Insurance Co. and a truck driver for Venture Trucking Co., now ASCO; member of the Krewe of Hercules and a member of Bayou Blue-Coteau Lions Club; made many friends in the trucking industry
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Emerson Anthony Gaubert

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington, died at 3:45 a.m. July 7, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Lorraine Gilardi and Fay Mahlie; brothers, Dennis and Irby Gaubert; sisters, Eunice Robert, Ethel Keller, Leah Rae Cantrelle; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Hymel Gaubert; parents, Ambrose Gaubert and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; sons, Perry Gaubert; brothers, Clifford, Lawrence and Norman Gaubert; and sister, Agnes Adams
• U. S. Army veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Clara Louise ‘Coon’ Kraemer

• age 90, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 10:10 a.m. July 7, 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 sons, Roy, Albert and Dennis Kraemer; daughters, Dorseline Granier, Rosalie LeBoeuf, Marie Louise LeBlanc, Sandra Hotard and Gale Rome; brothers, Clarence, Willy and Oliver Kraemer; sisters, Cornelia Martinez, Celine Martinez, Elenor Porche, Lucy Mae Mahler and Rita Cortez; 37 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dorsey Kraemer; parents, Clay and Dora Dempster Kraemer; daughter, Della Adams; brothers, Landry, Henry and Clement Kraemer; sisters, Philomena Cortez, Clarise Usea, Claylee Usea and Velma Cortez; granddaughter, Shelia Andras; and great granddaughter, Franny Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

John Leonard Larrabee

• age 64, a native of West Palm Beach, Fla., and resident of Bourg, died July 5, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at the St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Dupre Larrabee of Bourg; sons, Johnny Larrabee of Meridian, Miss., David Larrabee of Georgia., Alexander Paul Larrabee of South Carolina, John Edward Larrabee of Thibodaux and Don Allen Larrabee of Bourg; daughter, Lisa Larrabee Habis of Marrero; brother, Patrick Larrabee of West Palm Beach, Fla.; sister, Sue Gibner of Altoona, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph and Annie Kate Mellette Larrabee; daughter, Alma Jane Larrabee; step-son, Herman Joseph Dupre; and brother, William "Bill" Larrabee
• retired plumber for 35 years with Larrabee’s Plumbing and Repair; served in the U. S. Navy for four years, having been stationed aboard the U. S. S. Franklin D. Roosevelt; also served for four years in the reserves and was commander of the Terrebonne Parish Coastal Rescue Unit from 1981 to 1983; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Marion Benoit Legendre

• age 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:50 p.m. July 7, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her husband, Roy Legendre; sons, Ivy "Andy," Al and Kevin Legendre; daughters, Myrna and Laura Legendre and Sharon Legendre Benoit; brothers, Ernest, Bobby and Charles "C. J." Benoit; sisters, Shirley B. Legendre, Mary Ann B. Chenier and Dot B. Thibodeaux; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alces and Mable Naquin Benoit; and brothers, Armand, Joseph and Russell Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Easter ‘To To’ Sargent

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 3, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Gertie Duncan of Thibodaux; adopted granddaughters, Elnora Boyd, and Mary Ann Campbell of Thibodaux
• also survived by 19 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; and 31 great great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James "Bott" Sargent; parents, June and Louise Van Buren; daughter, Rosetta Victor; sisters, Carrie Cook and Maggie Morgan; stepsister, Mary Evangelist Thomas; and stepbrother, Arthur Van Buren
• served on the usher board and deaconess Board at Moses Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking, fishing, and sewing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Raymond Felix Theriot Jr.

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Seminole, Fla., died at 5:15 p.m. June 26, 2003, of acute myelogenous leukemia
• visitation Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; memorial service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his mother, Mae Duplantis Theriot Ledet of Thibodaux; sister, Sharon Theriot Bergeron and her husband, Clifford "Moe," of Chauvin; step-sister, Linda Ledet Levert and her husband, Lawrence, of St. Martinville; step-brothers, Winston Ledet and his wife, June, and Anthony Ledet and his wife, Elaine, of Texas; uncle, Randolph Duplantis and his wife, Mary, of Kenner; aunts, Gilda Duplantis Rhodes Guillory, Stella Dupre Duplantis, Hazel Triche LeBoeuf of Houma and Vivian Theriot Robichaux of Gonzales; niece, Tina M. Doiron and her husband, Grant, of Houma; nephew, Brian Falgout and his wife, Joni, of Houma; three great nieces and three great-nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Raymond Felix Theriot Sr.; stepfather, Rene Ledet; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adley Duplantis and Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Theriot; uncles, Ernest Duplantis Sr., Ephie Duplantis Sr., Ernest Theriot, L. J. Theriot and Euite Theriot; and aunts, Lola, Hazel and Lois Theriot
• manager of Sea Critters Restaurant in St. Petersburg, Fla.; veteran of the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

JULY 9, 2003

Oneil Antoinne Clement

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. July 8, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home inThibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Leona Ordoyne Clement; sons, Allen, Michael and Bruce Clement; daughters, Theresa Duplantis and Louella Lambert; sister, Earline Adams; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Evelia H. Clement and Olezime Clement; brothers, Gaston, Joseph, Lionel and Arcean Clement; and sisters, Marie Clement, Adles and Ella Andras
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

James Edward ‘Jim’ Faull Sr.

• age 81, a native of Broken Arrow, Ok., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:52 p.m. July 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday at First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; memorial service held Thursday at the church, a private burial followed
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Jackson Faull; sons, Rev. James Edward Faull Jr. and Rev. John Wesley Faull; daughter, Margaret Faull Stephens; sister, Peggy Cole; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Estelle Autry Faull and Russell Faull; brothers, Donald and Eugene Faull; and sister, Frances Yeager
• member of Calvary Baptist Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Cinderella Ewell Morris

• age 83, a native and resident of Klotzville, died July 3, 2003
• visitation to wake services Wednesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; funeral service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Betty Lewis, Rita Adams, Rosemary Honora, Carolene Jewell, Marguerite Gatling, Annetta L. Ewell, Debra Williams and Yvonne Baptiste; sons, Abraham, Lawrence and Charles Ewell; stepdaughters, Mildred Carter and Rosanna Ewell; sisters, Mildred Irvin, Alberta Jones, Christine Green and Estelle Landry; brothers, Rev. George Jones, Rev. Levi Jones, Rev. Ernest Jones, Edward and Israel Jones; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JULY 10, 2003

Jerry Joseph Domangue Sr.

• age 71, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. July 9, 2003
• visitation today and at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Florence Smith Domangue; son, Jerry Domangue Jr.; daughters, Vanessa D. Pellegrin, Judy D. Parria and Jessica D. Dupre; brothers, Raymond, Gary Sr., Clyde, Tores Jr., Israe Sr., Rene and Terry Domangue; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Tores Sr. and Mary Lirette Domangue; daughter, Tina Marie Domangue; and brothers, Ernest and Gene Domangue
• deacon for Little Caillou Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Houma; retired captain with the Little Caillou Fire Department
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Eve Marie Martin

• age 98, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 1:15 p.m. July 9, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by one niece; one grand-niece and one grand-nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Victoria Fournier Martin; and sister, Marie M. Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Andrew Peltier Sr.

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Vista, died July 7, 2003
• funeral service was held today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; graveside service held Saturday at Waco Cemetery in Haysville, Kan.
• survived by his wife, Margaret Peltier of Bayou Vista; sons, Andrew J. Peltier Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Willis Pierre Peltier of Keller, Texas, and Patrick Albert Peltier of Whitehall, Mont.; daughters, Marie Peltier of Powder Springs, Ga., Stephanie Myers of Salina, Kan., and Janet Crowe of Douglasville, Ga.; three stepsons and one stepdaughter; sisters, Audry Blanchard of Labadieville, Eleanor Andras of Raceland and Mary Hellen Kick of Elkhart, Texas; mother, Emma Peltier of Raceland; brothers, Ronald Peltier of Thibodaux, David Peltier of Vero Beach, Fla., and Charles Krohm of California; and two grandchildren
• retired from the U. S. Armed Forces
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Ned P. Pontif

• age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died July 9, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Angelle Somme Pontif; sons, Oliver, Les and Kevin Pontif; daughter, Amelie Pontif Talbot; brothers, Robert, George and John Pontif; sisters, Vivian Cancienne and Alice Guidry; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Juliette Bourg Pontif; brother, Oliver Pontif Jr.; and sisters, Hazel Chartier and Agnes Vice
• veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion in Labadieville; lifetime railroad employee
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Stephan Wayne Wheater

• age 48, a native of Providence, R. I., and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 a.m. July 7, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Charles E. and Evelyn Marshall Wheater; daughter, Jamie Leigh Wheater; brothers, Walter, Christopher, John and Luke Wheater; sister, Susan W. Marchetto; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Charles E. Wheater Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JULY 11, 2003

Margaret Rodrigue Elphage

• age 83, a native of Klotzville and resident of Belle Rose, died July 7, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, James Elphage of Belle Rose; sister, Dahlia R. Pleasant of Donaldsonville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Elphage Jr.; parents, Viola and Matthew Rodrigue; sons, Joseph III and Matthew Elphage; brother, Manuel Rodrigue; one grandson and one granddaughter
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

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JULY 13, 2003

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JULY 14, 2003

Jayne Bell Ayo

• age 95, a native of Vaughan, N.C., and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. July 14, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sister-in-law, Sadie Bell of North Carolina; nieces, Ruby King, Christine Shaw and Woody Bell; nephew, Michael Pollio and wife, Beth; and great-niece, Faye Maynard
• preceded in death by her husband, Anatole Ayo Jr.; parents, Stith Wright and Elizabeth Bell; brothers, Jessie, Johnny, Joseph and Charlie Bell; sisters, Willie, Ruby, Mae, Grace and Hope
• homemaker and a member of Catholic Daughters of America, a volunteer for South La. Medical Center and named volunteer of the year; former operator for Atlantic Bell; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Victor Peter Christoforo

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. July 11, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his stepson, Dan G. Wagner of St. Martinville
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae Ciaccio Christoforo; parents, Joseph and Lena Giglio Christoforo
• retired manager of 50 years with Oliver Van Horn Co.; U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard ‘Clem’ Clement

• age 77, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:18 p.m. July 12, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Himel Clement; sons, Richard, Douglas, Wayne and Glenn Clement; daughters, Cyndi Cagle and Jenny Merritt; brothers, Mercy, Hubert, Frank, Benny, Steve and Huey Clement; sisters, Joyce Robinson and Nellie Lefort; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Clement; son-in-law, Kenneth Merritt; brother, George Clement; and sister, Jeanette C. Brunet
• oldest of 11 children; retired crane mechanic for Avondale Shipyard; an avid hunter, fisherman and farmer; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leslie Andrew Crochet

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:21 p.m. July 12, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Vernon and Michael Crochet; daughters, Christine LeBoeuf and Linda Benoit; brothers, John and Russel Crochet; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elda Domangue Crochet; parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Walker Crochet; grandson, Todd Crochet; brothers, Elmer and Roy Crochet; and sister, Elizabeth Crochet Endsley
• retired pumper with Superior Oil Company, where he worked for 32 years; active member of St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Council 6170 and a member of St. Gregory Usher’s Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Robert L. ‘Pop’ Faulk

• age 67, a native of Alabama and resident of Marrero, died at 1:01 a.m. July 11, 2003
• private funeral
• survived by his wife, Enola Faulk of Marrero; sons, Rusty, Bob "Lil’ Bob," Jimmy Dale, John and Philip; daughters, Diane, Tammy, Sandy and Sharon
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bob Faulk and Lizzy Hunt; son, Joseph "Boo" Cormier

Earl Joseph LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m. July 12, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Joy Roberts LeBlanc; son, Lynn C. LeBlanc; daughter, Wendy C. LeBlanc; granddaughters, Holly LeBlanc and Sarah LeBlanc Goff; and great-grandsons, Zachary and William Goff
• preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Daisey Stevens LeBlanc; and an infant sister
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Church and was an avid fan of music of the 1940s; known as "Mr. Earl," a route salesman of bread and milk and a national defense worker during World War II
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Milfred Pousson

• age 81, died at 4:10 a.m. July 10, 2003
• visitation today at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated today at the chapel, with burial at Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum
• survived by his sons, William James, Dr. David Michael and Larry Miles Pousson; brothers, Harris and Leonard Pousson; sisters, Verda Baldassari, Norma Pettijohn, Connie Watson and Bobbie Ogea; grandchildren, Billy Janie, Kyle, Michael, Michelle, Sarah, Benjamin, Mark and Erin Pousson
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Conravey Pousson; parents, Pierre and Lydia Broussard Pousson; and brother, Lubert Pousson
• All Faiths Funeral Home

Ethel Sigur Schexnayder

• age 97, a native of Crowley and resident of St. James, died July 10, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James; burial was at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Joan S. Falgoust, Jane S. Gravois and Joyce S. Schexnayder; sons-in-law, Fernand Falgoust Jr., Charles Gravois Sr. and Claude Schexnayder Jr.; sister, Yvonne S. Fruge; grandchildren, Dr. Gerard and Brian Falgoust, Lisa F. Waguespack, Michelle F. Cancienne, Charles Jr., Dickie, Kevin, Kenneth and Gregory Gravois; Mary G. Gayral, Richard and Tommie Schexnayder and Claudia Van Skiver; and 38 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Schexnayder; parents, Alexander O. and Edna Delhaye Sigur; brothers, Hubert, John and Msgr. Alexander O. Sigur; and sisters, Wilma S. Voorhies and Beulah Bougeard
• graduate of SLI, a member of St. Michaels Convent, Christian Mothers, Ladies Altar Society and St. James Catholic Church
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Ruth Spells

• age 72, a native of Monroe and resident of Thibodaux, died July 12, 2003
• survived by her husband, Virgil Spells; daughter, Joyce Hebert; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Callie Allen; daughter, Kathy Gaspard; and brother, Robert Allen
• member of Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux

Lester G. Zeringue

• age 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:55 a.m. July 12, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joyce Pennison Zeringue; son, Larry Zeringue; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ella Marie Barrios Zeringue; parents, Alonzo and Marie Zeringue; brothers, Claiborne and Leon Zeringue; and sisters, Mae Barrios, Maude Foster and Mildred Gautreaux
• member of the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

JULY 15, 2003

Lawrence ‘Lloyd’ Bolt

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 12, 2003
• visitation Wednesday Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Marilyn B. Decosta of Spring Valley, New York; son, Kenneth Bolt of Poughkeepsie, New York; brothers, Christopher Jr. and Leroy Bolt, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Christopher Sr. and Louella Lestrick Bolt; and sisters, Rose B. Martin, Aldina B. Hawkins, Lula B. West, and Irma B. Mouton
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church; also a U. S. Army Veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Jennifer ‘Jan’ Boudreaux

• age 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow, died July 12, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her parents, Norman Boudreaux and Ethel Martin Links; sons, Bucky, Rocky and Hoby Angelette; brothers, Dean, David and Dennis Boudreaux; and a grandson, Dylan Trahan
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Robert L. ‘Pop’ Faulk

• age 67, a native of Alabama and resident of Marrero, died at 1:01 a.m. July 11, 2003
• there was a private funeral
• survived by his wife, Enola Faulk, of Marrero; sons, Rusty, Bob "Lil’ Bob," Jimmy Dale, John and Philip; and daughters, Diane, Tammy, Haven, Sandy and Sharon; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• brother of Hilda, Dorothy, Jane and Nuke
• preceded in death by his parents, Bob Faulk and Lizzy Hunt of Alabama; and his son, Joseph "Boo" Cormier

Dorotha Mae ‘Mamaw’ Stark

• age 85, a native of Rector, Ark., and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 a.m. July 2, 2003
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by her husband, Charles Stark; son, George Stark; daughter, Darlene Brantley; brother, Curtis McMorris; nine grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Amanda Harmon McMorris; son, Wayne Stark; and brother, George McMorris
• Samart Funeral Home

Patricia Ann Washer Theriot

• age 66, a native of Monroe, former resident of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. July 14, 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 her sons, Felix J. "Sonny" and Mark Randall "Randy" Jones; daughters, Patsy Prejean, Catherine "Cathy" L. Jones, Karen Bourgeois, Tania Smith and Nicole Lynn Theriot; sister, Carolyn Bayhi; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Peter Theriot; parents, Felix W. and Hattie Jane Lightsey Washer; grandson, Zane M. Smith; brothers, Clyde, Richard "Bubba" and Johnnie Washer; and sister, Joyce Breaux
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JULY 16, 2003

Ruth Frazier Borskey

• age 72, a resident of Clinton, died July 14, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Charlet Funeral Home in Clinton; funeral service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at the Azalea Rest Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by her husband of 57 years, George M. Borskey Sr. of Clinton; daughter, Pamela Borskey Vickers of Clinton; sons, George M. Borskey Jr. of Schriever and Timothy D. Borskey and wife Jan of Baker; sisters, Norma F. Johnson of Noblesville, Ind., and Merry F. Bell of Virginia; sisters-in-law, Virginia Frazier of Baton Rouge and Gerri Frazier of Effingham, S.C.; brothers, Thomas A. Frazier and wife Phyllis and John C. Porter and wife Nell; grandchildren, Katina R. Koehler, Garrett M. Borskey, Jermey H. Vickers and wife Amanda, Brandy Borskey, Jade Borskey and wife Sabrina; step-grandchildren, Allison, Joseph and William Rooney; and great-grandchildren, Paige, Maddison, Jollie, Bailey and Adrienne
• preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Nettie Frazier; and brothers, Virgil, Calvin and Luther Frazier
• Pallbearers were Maddison Vickers, Tim, George, David and Garrett Borskey and Jermey Vickers
• member of Order of the Eastern Star and loved quilting; retired licensed practical nurse

Ricky Joe Boyd

• age 44, a native of Duncan, Okla., former resident of Houma and resident of Breaux Bridge, died at 10 a.m. July 12, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jay Doyle and Mildred Neely Boyd of Breaux Bridge; son, John Paul Legendre; brothers, Jay Randall Boyd of Raceland and David Boyd of Houma
• truck driver
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles Gregory Sr.

• age 56, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died July 13, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. John the Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Coleman Clark; father, Fountain Gregory of Memphis, Tenn.; daughters, Pamela Ann and Jessica Denis Gregory, both of Napoleonville and Katherine G. Matthews of Harvey; son, Charles Gregory Jr. of Napoleonville; sisters, Ester Coleman of Zachary, Rosemary Nelson and Marilyn Warr of Donaldsonville, Janet M. Ross and Mary Ann Alsay of Baton Rouge, Etta James Talbert of Houston and Aretha Buggage of Napoleonville; brothers, Lawrence Buggage of Baton Rouge, Nathaniel, Edward and Anthony Buggage, all of Napoleonville; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Dorsey Buggage; and brother, Floyd Buggage
• hobby was gardening
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Enola Mott

• age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Des Allemands died July 11, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; wake service held Wednesday at the church; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Calvary UMC Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Albert Mott Sr., of Des Allemands; daughters, Delores Darensberg of Boutte, Anna Mae Thomas of Raceland and Alberta Singleton of Harvey; sons, Albert Mott Jr. of Kenner, Nolan Mott Sr., James Mott Sr. and Michael Mott of Des Allemands and Irvin Mott of Morrow
• also survived by 48 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James Sr., and Gracie Scott Collins; son, Lawrence Mott Sr.; daughters, Dorothy Allen, Shirley Robinson, and Patricia Mott; brothers, Harry, James, Irvin, and Henderson Scott; and sisters, Rose Brown, Alberta Cotton, Lessie Young, Caldonya Williams, and Mary Alice Simmons
• member of Antioch Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking and cleaning
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Bessie Cheramie Savoie

• age 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:40 a.m. July 15, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Mervin Savoie; daughters, Arlene Mosley, Leslie and Vivian Callais; stepdaughter, Bonnie Felarise; brothers, Marcel, Berwick, Alcide Jr. and Ozema Cheramie; sisters, Alcidee Verdin, Viana Danos, Victoria Johnfroe and DeeAnne Cheramie; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide Sr. and Odile Gaudet Cheramie; son, Clivington Callais Jr.; brothers, Bernice, Lindberg and Penelton Cheramie; and sisters, Alcida Brunet and Evada Cheramie
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 17, 2003

Willard Arnold Jr.

• age 51, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:28 p.m. July 14, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cynthia Gibson Arnold; daughters, Keeva Gibson and Kavon Arnold; parents, Willard Sr. and Florida Arnold; sisters, Cynthia Arnold and Sandra Tyler; brothers, Philmon Tyler, Eddie, Earl and George Arnold; mother-in-law, Kathleen Batiste; aunt and uncle, Clifton and Aldenia Arnold; numerous brothers-in-law; two godchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ruth Frazier Borskey

• age 72, a resident of Clinton, died July 14, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Charlet Funeral Home in Clinton; funeral service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at the Azalea Rest Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by her husband of 57 years, George M. Borskey Sr. of Clinton; daughter, Pamela Borskey Vickers of Clinton; sons, George M. Borskey Jr. of Schriever and Timothy D. Borskey and wife Jan of Baker; sisters, Norma F. Johnson of Noblesville, Ind., and Merry F. Bell of Virginia; sisters-in-law, Virginia Frazier of Baton Rouge and Gerri Frazier of Effingham, S.C.; brothers, Thomas A. Frazier and wife Phyllis and John C. Porter and wife Nell; grandchildren, Katina R. Koehler, Garrett M. Borskey, Jermey H. Vickers and wife Amanda, Brandy Borskey, Jade Borskey and wife Sabrina; step-grandchildren, Allison, Joseph and William Rooney; and great-grandchildren, Paige, Maddison, Jollie, Bailey and Adrienne
• preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Nettie Frazier; and brothers, Virgil, Calvin and Luther Frazier
• Pallbearers will be Maddison Vickers, Tim, George, David and Garrett Borskey and Jermey Vickers
• member of Order of the Eastern Star and loved quilting; retired licensed practical nurse

L. Vernon Bourgeois

• age 75, a native of Convent and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. July 14, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church
• survived by his daughters, Yolande Boudreaux and Bonnie Bourgeois; son, L. Vernon Bourgeois Jr.; sister, Gertrude Bourgeois; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Earl "Cissy" Daunis Bourgeois; parents, H.L. and Gertrude Legendre Bourgeois; and brothers, Warren, Marion, Donald, Bruce and James Bourgeois
• retired agent from National Life Insurance Company, a U. S. Navy veteran, a former chairman of the Terrebonne Parish Tourist Commission, a former police juror and parish councilman and a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Thibodeaux LeBlanc

• age 85, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died at 9:30 p.m. July 15, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Mederic J. LeBlanc Sr. of Paincourtville; daughters, Zoya Grisaffe, Elizabeth George and Janet Sanchez; sons, M.J., Keith, Emile and Kenneth LeBlanc; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Emma Simoneaux Thibodeaux; grandson, Lenny LeBlanc; sisters, Doicie Landry, Annie Lee McWilliams; Marie Futrell; and an aunt who raised her, Bertha Thibodeaux
• member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Ourso Funeral Home

 

JULY 18, 2003

Randy Ayzinne

• age 45, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:25 p.m. July 16, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edith Ayzinne; sons, Lance and Chad Ayzinne; daughters, Rhonda and Wanda Ayzinne; brothers, Lloyd Jr. and LeRoy Ayzinne; sisters, Pearly Scioneaux and Lediana Gaudet; godchildren, Sherman Scioneaux and Jason Gaudet; and 11 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and corrin Rodrigue Ayzinne; brothers, Sherman, Norman and Gilbert Ayzinne
• member of the Knights of Columbus for many years and an usher at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Esther Marie Breaux

• age 66, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:45 a.m. July 18, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward James Breaux; sons, Wayne and Keith Breaux; daughter, Kathy Breaux; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Effie Poincot Darcey; daughter, Connie Samanie; sisters, Ethel Oncale, Hazel Boudreaux and Joyce Naquin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Wilbert Paul Dubois

• age 73, a native and resident of Donner, died at 8 p.m. July 16, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Marie Gagneaux; sons, John DuBois of Donner and Keith Dubois of Chacahoula; daughters, Bernadette Chiasson, Edith Kidder and Kim Usey, all of Donner and Monica Rogers of Bayou Blue; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alces John Dubois and Ovelia LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; worked at Marsh Equipment Co for 37 years and retired from J. Ray McDermott
• Samart Funeral Home

Marcelain ‘Leck’ Folse Jr.

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died July 17, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Beverly Azema of Thibodaux; former wife, Frances Folse of Thibodaux; daughters, Stella F. Triggs, Dorothy F. Gray Browder, Barbara F. Triggs Lee, Cheryl F. Jones, Juanita, Marie Ann, Shamika, Shawna and Tasha Azema, all of Thibodaux; sons, Clarence Folse Sr., Terrell Azema and Derrell Azema, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Nolan Sr. and Eddie Folse, both of Raceland and Leonard and Lawless Folse, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcelain Sr. and Ida Folse; brother, Aubrey Folse; sisters, Celestine Folse and Sedonia Shelby; and two grandsons
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Juanice Iona ‘Niecee’ Matherne

• age 62, a native of Jonesville and resident of Bourg, died at 6:30 a.m. July 17, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church
• religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband, Kenneth "Matt" Matherne Sr.; sons, Kenneth "Kenny" Matherne Jr., Keith Aaron Matherne, Clint Revere Jennings and Shane P. Matherne; daughters, Connie Lynn Marcel, Pamela M. Guidry and Nicole Streva; brother, Lawrence Cockerham; grandchildren, Chad Braud, Charlie Anderson, Lindsay Cay Jennings, Brooke Deroche, Darrin "D.J." Guidry, Kenneth Matherne III, Jeramy Matherne, Stacy Matherne and Jordan Streva; and great-grandchildren, Anna Marie Deroche and Mason Braudnac
• preceded in death by her parents, Moses Aaron and Lillie Smith Cockerham; grandson, Michael Paul Braud; and brother, Charles Cockerham
• member of the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women’s Auxiliary
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jimmie ‘Jimbo’ Williams

• age 51, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 a.m. July 17, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Community Bible Church in Larose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Janell Gisclair Williams; son, Jason Williams; stepson, Keith Randazzo; daughter, Bunnie Authement; stepdaughter, Amy Randazzo; daughter-in-law, Tissylyn Williams; son-in-law, Corey Authement; brothers, Michael and Coy Williams; sisters, Corine Guidry and Phyllis Sauder; and grandchildren, Katelyn and Trey Randazzo
• preceded in death by his parents, Prentiss and Venecia Broussard Williams; and brother, Prentiss "Pat" Williams
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 19, 2003

Randy Ayzinne

• age 45, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edith Ayzinne; two sons, Lance Ayzinne and Chad Ayzinne; two daughters, Rhonda Ayzinne and Wanda Ayzinne; two brothers, Lloyd Ayzinne Jr. and LeRoy Ayzinne; and two sisters, Pearly Scioneaux and Lediana Gaudet
• preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Ayzinne Sr. and Corrin Rodrigue Ayzinne; and three brothers, Sherman, Norman and Gilbert Ayzinne

Tara L. Davis

• age 29, a native of Houma and resident of Williamsburg, Ohio, died Thursday, July 10, 2003
• funeral services were held Monday at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home in Ohio, with burial in Good Bread Cemetery in Murphysboro, Ill.
• survived by six siblings, Tommy Davis and wife, Bonnie, Tommy Burke and wife, Jessica, Paul E. Burke and wife, Denise, James W. Burke and wife, Tracie, Angie Rainey and husband, Steve, and Laura Love and husband, Steve; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank S. and Jewell L. Hoppe Davis

Rebecca Claire Fakier

• age 8, a native and resident of Houma, died at her home at 3:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• Rebecca is survived by her parents, Dr. David R. Fakier and Laura L. Fakier; her two brothers, Edward and Mark Fakier; her grandparents, Richard and Barbara Fakier of Houma, and Jean and Janet Lapeyre of New Orleans; her great-grandmother, Katherine Kerne of Thibodaux; 14 aunts and uncles; and 22 first cousins
• preceded in death by her first cousins, Cameron Edmonson Fakier and Elliott Gaidry Fakier
• student at St. Bernadette Catholic School
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Antoinette Becnel Reulet

• age 95, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Hall; mass today at the church hall with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Daniel Reulet; three daughters, Janet Oubre, Lucy Mahler and Aimee Becnel; one brother, Joseph Eno Becnel; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean Louis Reulet Jr.; her parents, Bernard and Aimee Steib Becnel; three grandchildren; four brothers, Pierre, Bernard, Ray and Albert Becnel; and one sister, Genevieve Labat

 

JULY 20, 2003

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JULY 21, 2003

Bernice Marie Porche Scavone

• age 83, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died at 7:25 p.m. July 18, 2003
• funeral service was held today at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Henry; brothers, Horace, Alvin, Wilson and Floyd Porche; and sister, Marjorie P. Loggins
• preceded in death by her parents, Annie Bergeron and Wilson Porche Sr.; brothers, Hilton Porche and Levy Arcement; and sisters, Flossie P. Thibodaux, Edith Ratcliff, Gertie Breaux and Lottie Perez
• former owner of Bernice’s Flower Shop and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

James Kellis Pitre

• age 35, a native of Bay City, Texas, and a resident of Folsom, died at 6 p.m. July 17, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rachel Storey Pitre; father, Clifton A. Pitre Sr.; sons, Clifton and Noah Pitre; daughter, Ashley Pitre; brothers, John, Calvin and Leonard Walton, Dale Powell and Clifton Pitre Jr.; and sisters, Charmaine P. Rogers and Celestina "Tina" P. Cheramie
• preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Smith Pitre; and brother, Christopher Pitre
• employee of Acme Hydraulics
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Norman L. Leonard

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 18, 2003
• survived by his wife, Marie Benoit Leonard; foster daughter, Tiffany Adams Whitten; and sister, Marie Adams
• preceded in death by hs parents, Joseph Sr. andLouisa Benoit Leonard; brothers, Walter, John "Johnny," Eves, Amos, Joseph Jr. and Wilton "Tony" Leonard; and sisters, Bridget Thibodaux, Mae Mathis and Nita Naquin
• enjoyed spending his time fishing or playing cards
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wilma Cuneo Dupre

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:50 p.m. July 19, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; religious service held Tuesday at the hall, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by her sons, Glenn P. and Don A. Dupre; daughters, Kathleen Duprene and Andrea Dempster; devoted friends, Tootsie Theriot and Shirley Carlos; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Exposie Lyons Cuneo; brothers, Clarence, Lucius and Allen Cuneo; sister, Stella Cuneo; and two great-grandchildren
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Richard Joseph Bolotte Sr.

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. July 19, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma
• survived by his second wife Geraldine Foret Bolotte; sons, Richard "Cha-Chi" Jr. and Michael Bolotte; stepson, Barry Medeiros; daughters, Frances Knoblock, Debra DeHart, Lisa Brown and Amy Borque; stepdaughters Naomie Foret, Jane Medeiros, Marlene Blanchard, Leilani Brunet and Mary Albert; brother, Benny Bolotte; sister, Ellae Mae Giroir; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ann Boudreaux Bolotte; his parents, Murphy and Marie Vedros Bolotte; stepdaughter, Melinda Borne; and brother, L.J. Bolotte
• Falgout Funeral Home

Cherry Medice Blanchard

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:32 a.m. July 19, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her sons, Jerry and Thomas Blanchard; two brothers, Joseph "Joe" and Alvin "A.J." Medice; sisters, Rita Ann Williams and Virginia "Jeannie" Medice Martin; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband Donald James Blanchard Sr.; parents, Sam and Agnes Smith Medice Sr.; son, Donald "Donnie" Blanchard Jr.; brothers, Sam "T-Sam" Medice Jr., Willie Medice and Frank Medice; sister, Fabiola Medice Foret; and one stepgrandchild, Steve Sneed Jr.
• homemaker and a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JULY 22, 2003

Marjorie Eleanor ‘Margie’ Albert

• age 82, a native of Kansas City, Mo., and resident of Gray, died at 7:20 p.m. July 21, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette
• survived by her husband, Leonard James Albert; and sister, Evelyn Baker Perez
• preceded in death by her parents, Chester F. and Elsie Farran Baker
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Earl ‘Bro Bowleg’ Coulon Jr.

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 20, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Brown Coulon; son, Michael Brown of Minneapolis, Minn.; daughter, Charlene Smith of Thibodaux; sister, Lois Mae Morgan of Houma; brothers, Victor, Larry and Johnny Coulon of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; a son-in-law, three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Alberta and Earl Coulon Sr.; sister, Elnora Mack; and mother- and father-in-law, Annie and Ernest Brown
• self-employed cement finisher
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Edwin Joseph Duet

• age 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:15 a.m. July 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Daisy Savoie Duet; daughter, Audrey Duet Pitre; son-in-law, Errol P. Pitre; brothers, Antoine "Mickey" and Donald Duet; sister, Theresa Duet; grandchildren, Chad and Trish Pitre and Suzanne Miller; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Samson and Frazia Gisclair Duet; and sister, Rica Duet Danos
• honorary fireman and a retired fire chief; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a World War II Army veteran; member of the Knights of Columbus, a third and fourth degree knight, a member of the Holy Name Society and American Legion Post 315, 40 and 8
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Virgil I. Falgout

• age 83, a native of Lockport and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:30 a.m. July 21, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lydie Blanchard Falgout of Chauvin; son, Lanny Falgout of Broussard; daughters, Sharon F. Duplantis of Destrehan and Jacqueline Falgout of Houma; brothers, Paul, Raymond, Oliver and Carlton Falgout; sisters, Eunice Seale and Ruth Theriot; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie St. Pierre Falgout; brothers, Loney and Ronald Falgout; and sister, Mildred Falgout
• served in the U. S. Army during World War II; member of the VFW, American Legion, Ward 7 Citizen’s Club and the Knights of Columbus; hobby was photography
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joseph ‘J. D.’ Picou

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. July 19, 2003
• memorial service held Wednesday at St. Gregory Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Aline Barrios Picou; daughter, Pamela Picou Scott; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre D. and Olivia Martin Picou; brother, Peter Picou; and sister, Guinette Lapeyrouse
• parishioner of St. Gregory Church; served in the U. S. Marines and was a member of the VFW, American Legion and South Central Pioneers; retired from South Central Bell after 33 years

Vergia ‘Margia’ Clement Thibodaux

• age 80, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 12:25 a.m. July 21, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Hall in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Kevin J. Thibodaux; daughters, Priscilla T. Benoit and Anna T. Lelatte; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adlies "George" J. Thibodaux; parents, Aurelien and Emily Ponvelle Clement; daughter, Patsy Thibodaux;brothers, Gillis C., Herman and Clancy Clement; sisters, Melia C. Clement, Blaise Barrios and Gladys Toups
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of the Ward 6 Senior Citizen Center
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 23, 2003

Edwin Lockwood Adams

• age 84, a native of Centreville, Miss., and resident of Paradis, died at 4:38 a.m. July 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service held at the church, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his sons, Earl H., Edward L., Ronald E. and Juan F. Adams; daughters, Sharon A. Deloach and Delilah A. Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edwina Cadow Adams; parents, William and Ida Rae Adams; daughter, Judith Lynn Adams; brothers, Thomas, William, Sidney, Henry, Joseph and Edgar Adams; and sisters, Emma, Beatrice, Lillian, Amanda, Ray, Florence, Alice and Lucinda
• parishioner of Des Allemands Baptist Church and a member of RSVP of River Parishes for 14 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Chad Becnel

• age 24, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Orange Grove, Texas, died July 22, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Hall in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated at the hall, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by his parents, Ralph and Pearl Becnel; grandparents, Eugenie S. Becnel and Guy John Becnel and Stephanie Z. Becnel; brother, Kevin Becnel; sister-in-law, Erin Becnel; niece, Meredith Becnel; and nephew, Aiden Becnel
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Curtis Becnel; and brother, Eric Becnel
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Norman A. Legendre

• age 85, a native and resident of Chackbay, died July 22, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Norvin Legendre of Gramercy and Alvin Legendre of Chackbay; brother, Norris Legendre; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mahler Legendre; parents, Notilia and Primelas Legendre; brothers, O’neal and Herbert Legendre; and sisters, Doris Rousseau and Louise Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Hazel Dolese Naquin

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died July 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Nell and Harley Gros and Daisy and Glenn Froisy of Thibodaux; sister, Gracie D. Uter of Baton Rouge; and granddaughter, Emily Gros of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Boody" A. Naquin Jr.; parents, Alexandre and Felicia Ayo Dolese; brothers, Dr. Robert "Bob," Clifton "Tut" and Alex "Chock" Dolese; and sisters, Maggie Dolese, Eliza "Tish" Waguespack and Daisie Dolese
• retired schoolteacher, a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies’ Altar Society
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marie H. Theriot

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. July 22, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Robert Lee and Ernest Felix Theriot of Houma; daughters-in-law, Helen S. and Karen G. Theriot of Houma; daughter, Ann T. Sanders of Thibdaux; son-in-law, Gerald W. Sanders of Thibodaux; sisters, Mildred Softley, Joyce Marcel and Louise Moore; grandchildren, James Robert Theriot, John Anderson Theriot, Jennifer Sanders Russell, Scott G. Sanders, Rebecca Theriot Finger and Aaron F. Theriot; great-grandchildren, Claudia M. Theriot, Scott G. Sanders Jr., Cameron R. Sanders, Lindsie A. Sanders, Jaden C. Sanders, Madison R. Russell, Ramsey M. Theriot, Maren E. Theriot, Jack M. Finger and Ana Lee Finger
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Theriot; parents, Ernest A. and Clara A. Gros Hotard; brothers, Alban, Alred, Faris and Ernest Hotard; and sister, Lorena Brown
• retired banker and shopkeeper and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; past member and queen of the Krewe of Hyacinthine, a member of the Geneological Association and the Catholic Daughters of America and founder of Wishing Well; avid gardener
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Louise Falgout Vice

• age 99, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home, died at 9:30 p.m. July 22, 2003
• funeral service held Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her sons, Ray, Earl and Bernard; daughters, Ollie, Louise and Antoinette; four sisters, Olive Thibodaux, Ethel Roddy, Emelie Smith and Lelia Duplantis; 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Joseph; parents, Luke and Lelia Falgout; daughter, Shirley Dorion; son-in-law, Eddie Dorion; brothers, Ambrose and Lester; and sister, Cecil Falgout
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

JULY 24, 2003

Sidney Joseph ‘Sid’ Duet Sr.

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. July 23, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Sidney J. Duet Jr.; daughter-in-law, Ethel Duet; daughters, Brenda D. Gibbens and Julie D. LeBlanc; sons-in-law, Richard Gibbens and Terry LeBlanc; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Melancon Duet; parents, Nicholas and Julia Ponville Duet; brothers, Valcour, Sylvian, Joseph, Alton and Ashton Duet; sisters, Philodie Guillot, Lydie Duet, Lydia Himel and Elvine Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Nelwood Trosclair Adams

• age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died July 22, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; rosary service held Thursday at the funeral home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Earl Jr., Richard J. and R.J. Adams; daughters, Elizabeth "Liz" Marie and Linda Adams; stepbrothers, Alex Jr. and Perry Guidry; sister, Nora T. Gautreaux; stepsisters, Betty Foret, Gloria Guidry, Joann Bellanger and Mary Elizabeth "Linda" Guidry; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Adams Sr.; parents, Willis and Della Chaisson Trosclair; and sister, Joyce Oney
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Richard Paul ‘Dickie’ Trosclair

• age 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Butler, Ala., died July 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Tonya Boudreaux, Rachel and Farrah Trosclair; brothers, Dennis and Jimmy Trosclair; sister, Lucky Merrifield; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Melba Levet Trosclair; and sister, Brenda Trosclair
• Samart Funeral Home

Pearl Theresa Naquin Rodrigue

• age 65, a native of Louisiana and resident of Larose, died at 12:13 p.m. July 23, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Woodrow J. Rodrigue Sr.; sons, Kevin, Woodrow Jr. and Tim Rodrigue; daughters, Jennifer Pierce and Denise Orgeron; brother, Sonny Naquin; sisters, Doris Pearson, Merlene Hebert and Louella Falgout; and 16 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Evience and Lena Ledet Naquin; and grandson, Tim Rodrigue Jr.
• hobby was fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 25, 2003

Matha Lee Douglas

• age 75, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died July 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward Douglas; daughters, Lyndell and Nedra Douglas of Belle Rose; stepsons, Tyrone and Darrell Desira of Belle Rose; brother, Ernest Barnes Jr. of Chicago; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Ernest Barnes Sr.; sister, Rowena Davis; and brothers, Ernest and George Barnes
• former kindergarten school teacher
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Russell A. Dupre Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:07 p.m. July 23, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Theresa Domangue; sons, Russell A Dupre Jr. of Chauvin and Keith A. Dupre of Springs, Texas; daughter, Mary Lecraft of Abita Springs; brother, Floyd Dupre of Bourg; sisters, Agnus Smith and Maella Carlos of Chauvin; eight grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Mildred Thibodeaux Dupre of Chauvin; brothers, Clifton Dupre Jr. of Montegut and Leroy Dupre of Chauvin
• hobby was carpentry; fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Louisa Every

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 23, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the Church Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Betty Every and Eva Every of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Brenda Woods of Thibodaux; son, Leonard Every, and stepson, Claude Every both of Thibodaux
• also survived by three grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, and 11 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Man" Every Sr; parents, Leonard and Adeline Hampton Toney; Foster parents, George and Stella Hampton; stepson, Clarence Every Jr.; brothers, Rev. Jerry Toney, Andrew Toney, Ruffin Toney, Herman Toney, Herbert Toney and Rev. Joseph Toney; sisters, Eva Young, Mable Clark, and Enola Toney
• member of the Deaconess Board at St. Paul Baptist Church; hobbies included taking care of her grandchildren, and her plants and flowers
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Myrna Garza

• age 42, a native of Brownsville, Texas and resident of Baton Rouge, died July 21, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Tyrus and Jacob Garza; daughter, Ragin Bagala; brothers, Jose Jr., George, Xavier and Gerardo Garza; and sisters, Paula Garza and Rosa Chilton
• preceded in death by her parents, Jose Sr. and Rosa Rosas Garza
• Samart Funeral Home

Ethel Lawson

• age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died July 21, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Annie M. Reed of New Orleans; brother, Stewart Davis Jr., of New Orleans; sisters, Christian Robertson, and LuAudrey Southall both of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elijah J. "Man" Price; second husband, Henry "Bully" Lawson Jr.; parents, Stewart Sr., and Liza Davis; stepson, Philip Price; brother, Irving Davis; and sister Lillian Mary Tillman
• member of the choir at Morning Star Baptist Church; also a member of the New Orleans Chorale Choir and a member of Rebecca Chapter # 23 Order of Eastern Star of Thibodaux; hobbies included crocheting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Herbert Plummer Sr.

• age 45, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died July 22, 2003
• visitation Monday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Constance Plummer of Belle Rose; son, Herbert Plummer Jr. of Belle Rose; sisters, Shirley Nicholas of Donaldsonville, Alfredia Tassin of Paincourtville and Josie Valentine of Bell Rose; and brothers, Clifton Herbert Jr. of Paincourtville, Jerome and Alfred Plummer Jr. of Belle Rose
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Alfred Plummer Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JULY 25, 2003

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JULY 25, 2003

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JULY 28, 2003

Ashley Trahan Baughman

• age 19, a native of Galliano and resident of Chauvin, died July 26, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Tuesday at Bethel Christian Church, with burial at the Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Lori Lafont Hebert; daughter, Jazmin Nicole Baughman; sisters, Audrey, Amber and Crystal Trahan; grandfather, Irvin J. Lafont
• preceded in death by her husband, Luke David Baughman; father, Robert Trahan; son, Luke David Baughman Jr.; grandfather, Junior Ray Trahan; and grandmother, Audrey Cavalier
• Samart Funeral Home

Robert Lawrence ‘Robbie’ Boudreaux Jr.

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. July 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Debra Bourg Boudreaux; father, Robert "Bobbie" Lawrence Boudreaux Sr.; mother, Thelma Lasseigne; son, Sean Michael Boudreaux; and brothers, Ricky, Rusty and Ryan Boudreaux
• Landry's Funeral Home

Hope Nicole Billiot

• infant of Lockport, died at 2:22 a.m. July 25, 2003
• graveside service held Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Gerald Billiot Sr. and Jennifer Domangue; grandparents, Raymond and Darlene Billiot, Andrew Sr. and Donna Domangue and Patricia Dufrene and Timothy Sampey; brothers, Brandon Orgeron and Ashton Billiot; and sister, Jacqueline Bonaventure
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Glenn ‘Cuz’ Eymard

• age 53, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:40 p.m. July 26, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Christian Fellowship church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aresanna Duet Eymard; sons, Glenn Eymard Jr., Daryl Jr., Darick and Drake Richoux; daughters, Amber Ashley and Ashley Amber Eymard; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ebdon and Lorraine Autin Eymard; and brother, Clifton Verret
• radio announcer for KLRZ
• Samart Funeral Home

Hazel Louise Theriot Melancon

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 6:52 p.m. July 27, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Ulysses P. "Connie" Melancon of Houma; sons, Stephen "Steve," John, Paul "Matt" and Dr. Thomas "Tom" Melancon; daughter, Amy Mahrle; grandchildren, Jennifer Melancon Hunter, Paul, Melanie, Anna, Matthew, Joseph, Sarah, Emily, Madelyn and Kathryn Melancon
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Julie Thibodaux Theriot
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Angie Marie Pitre

• age 38, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:52 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Doreen Cheramie; stepmother, Paulette Pitre; son, Jeffrey Pitre; daughter, Weslynn Borne; grandfather, Theo Cheramie; brother, Hillary Bouffanie; sister, Ticy Pitre; and stepsister, Cher Pitre
• preceded in death by her father, Albert Pitre; grandparents, Alice Cheramie, Winifred Pitre and Clarice Pitre; and brother, Chad Pitre
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Gladys Pitre Roger

• age 91, a native of Gros Tete and resident of Raceland, died at 4:40 p.m. July 27, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her sons, Harold and Carol Roger; daughters, Laura Mae Leonard, Loretta Adams, Barbara Monaghan and Judy Bourg; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Roger Sr.; parents, Octave and Eve Orgeron Pitre; sons, Roland, Sidney Jr. and Peter Roger; brothers, Hurley and Irvy Pitre; and sister, Gertie Mayo
• active member of the Raceland Senior Citizens, a retired cook for Lafourche Parish School Board and a member of the St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Hortense Thibodaux Tabor

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:45 p.m. July 26, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Edwina T. Morvant and Theresa T. Delatte; brothers, Emile and Henry Thibodeaux; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton E. Tabor; parents, Marcellin and Julie Himel Thibodaux; son, Medward E. Tabor Sr.; brothers; Alex, Bernard, Dave and Lucien Thibodaux; and sisters, Hortencia Tabor and Lydia Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JULY 29, 2003

John Anthony Adams

• age 80, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:25 p.m. July 28, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Justilia Charpentier Adams; daughters, Anne Doucet, Brenda Rodrigue and Cindy Adams Brown; sisters, Lorenza Duet, Eva Smith, Freida Orgeron and Rose Pitre; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hennessey and Alcida Adams; brothers, Fred and Jack Adams; and grandson, Marc Martin
• staff sergeant in the U. S. Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II; member and past commander of the American Legion Post 259 of Golden Meadow, a member of VFW Post 8538 of Larose and an honorary member of the Golden Meadow Volunteer Fire Department; in the grocery business for more than 50 years and the founder of Adams Piggly Wiggly in Golden Meadow
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Carissa Michelle Barrio

• infant, a native and resident of Labadieville, died July 25, 2003
• grave side service held Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her parents, Christopher and Niquelle Barrio of Labadieville; maternal grandmother, Marilyn F. Brannon of Thibodaux; paternal grandmother, Loretta Barrio of Napoleonville; paternal grandfather, Edward Parker of Bertrandville; maternal great-grandmother, Leola Hadley of Thibodaux; paternal great-grandmother, Lillie Barrio of Napoleonville; paternal great-grandmother, Thelma Parker of Bertrandville; and sister, Crishelle O. Barrio
• preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ivory H. Brannon; paternal grandfather, Richard Barrio Sr.; paternal great-grandfather, Wilfred Parker; maternal great-grandfather, Charles Fleming; and maternal great-grandfather, Henderson Hadley Jr.
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Milton Joseph Benoit

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Timberville, Va., died at 6 a.m. July 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Helen Lantz Benoit; and brother, Larry Benoit
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Victorine Melancon Benoit; brothers, Joe, Russell, William, Paul, Francis and Johnny Benoit; and sisters, Hazel Benoit and Maggie B. Talbot
• married to his wife on Dec. 22, 1972
• clinical social worker; attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; veteran of the U. S. Army and was a member of the National Organization of Social Workers
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lucille Templet Kraemer

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. July 28, 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 husband, Oliver J. Kraemer; sons, Robert, Elroy and Selves Kraemer; daughters, Rose Mae Rodrigue, Irene Becnel, Shirley Guidry and Gretel Rivet; sisters, Beatrice Cortez and Marie Martin; half-sisters, Dorice Loupe and Mercy Kraemer; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her son, Steven Kraemer; brother, Freddie Template; half-brother, Lester Cortez; half-sister, Velma Cortez; stepfather, Joseph Cortez; stepbrothers, Alidore, Guilbert, Tassin and Addis Cortez; and stepsisters, Agnas Jennings and Althea Hanna
• member of the Ladies Altar Society and Ward 6 Senior Citizens

Aaron Walter Matherne

• age 84, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 9:40 p.m. July 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church; religious service held Wednesday at the church with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his son, Ronald P. Matherne; daughter, Katherine Matherne Thibodaux; brothers, Floyd, Farmond "F.J." Jr. and Bruce Matherne; sister, Stella Matherne Floyd; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Savoie Matherne; parents, Farmond Matherne Sr. and Lorentine Matherne; and brothers, Irvin, Elzie and Nolan Matherne
• Methodist; member of the Methodist Men’s Club; employed as a compressor operator for Texaco
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Tony Paul Ougel

• age 76, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:40 p.m. July 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eula Marie Dubois Ougel; son, Terry Ougel; daughter, Toni Pitre; brothers, Harold, Warren and Nolan Ougel; sisters, Della Morrison and Agnes Prosper; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Mathilda Adams Ougel; brothers, Ulysse and Cleveland Ougel; and sister, Julia Jenusa
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; veteran of World War II; member of VFW Post 8538
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Taylor Richard Weimer

• age 18, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died July 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by his parents, Dr. Chester F. and Donis Harmon Weimer; grandparents, Bettye E. Harmon and Mrs. Charles Weimer; brother, Jason Thomas Montgomery; aunts and uncles, John and Lynn Harmon, Charles and Holly Weimer, Malcolm and Catherine Sayes and James Weimer
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jack Harmon and Charles Ernest Weimer. Pallbearers will be Justin Harmon, Jean Paul Bourgeois, Brian Perry, Wettlin Treppendaul, Caleb McCarter, Brett Landry, Adam Barksdale and Scott Magee. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Morgan, Blake Brian, Nicholas Valluzzo, Michael Murray, Michael Palermo, Billy Koon, Erik Hoffpauir, John Paul Cancienne and Jeffrey Lousteau
• 2002 honor graduate of Catholic High School and a four-year letterman of Catholic High Baseball Team

Victoria Rose ‘Vickie’ Rodrigue

• age 95, a native of Choctaw and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:20 a.m. July 29, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by her husband, Levy Rodrigue; parents, Joseph and Josephine Trosclair Rose; sons, Albert and Robert Rodrigue; brothers, Rodney, Tibit, Philip, Wilbert and Herman Rose; and sister, Ida Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JULY 30, 2003

Dean P. Babin

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died July 28, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Coteau Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Elaine Dozier Babin; brothers, Leland and Lester Babin; and sister, Mary Lee Babin Smith of Stonewall, Miss.
• preceded in death by his parents, Norris Paul and Helen Marie Picou Babin; and brother, Delvin Babin Sr.
• deacon at the Coteau Baptist Church; veteran of the Vietnam War who served on the U. S. S. Churchill County LST-583 in the U. S. Navy; retired city permit chief for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
• Samart Funeral Home

Larry J. Bourgeois Sr.

• age 54, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:04 a.m. July 29, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Carla Diez Bourgeois; son, Larry J. Bourgeois Jr.; daughter, Wendy Marie Bourgeois; brother, Jake Bourgeois; sister, Mona Martin; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Livia Lafont Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; hobby was hunting
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Romanda Thomassie Doucet

• age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died at 12:30 p.m. July 28, 2003
• private memorial service held
• survived by her mother, Victoria Hebert Thomassie; brother, Harry J. Thomassie Jr.; sisters, Stephanie T. Curole and Becky T. Conley
• preceded in death by her husband, Corey Doucet; and father, Harry J. Thomassie
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lionel Francis ‘Leo’ Ganier

• age 91, a native of Wallace and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. July 28, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Katherine "Kate" Emily Rousseau Ganier; sons, Paul Joseph Ganier II and wife, Margaret Marie Charlet Ganier of Belle Rose; Gary Leo Ganier and wife Susan Mary Womack Ganier of Houma and John Aleman Ganier of Thibodaux; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ray and Rosemary Rousseau, Lester and Shirley Soignet of Thibodaux, Sidney and Pearl Rousseau of Bayou Blue, Cecil and the late Marie Rousseau of Denham Springs and Fay and Norman Naquin of Terrytown; grandchildren, Matthew "Matt" Gary Ganier and wife, Jill Hebert Ganier, Benjamin "Ben" Douglas Ganier and Samuel "Sam" James Ganier, all of Houma; and great-granddaughter, Sadie Katherine Ganier of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph and Bertha LeBlanc Ganier; brothers, Roger Paul, George Wilford, Robert "Pete" Genois, Albin "Bin" Joseph and Raymond "Ray" Louis Ganier; and sisters, Amelie Ganier Keller and Germaine Ganier McCurdy
• owner of Hebert’s Nursery for 38 years until his death and a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps; retired from Chevron Chemicals
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JULY 31, 2003

Beryl Dugas Delaune

• age 82, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:45 p.m. July 30, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, David and Mark Delaune; daughter, Beryl D. Gordy; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gene Delaune; parents, Henry A. and Loretta Monticino Dugas; grandson, Christopher Delaune; brothers, Henry A. Dugas Jr. and Malcom Dugas Jr.; and sisters, Annabel and Loretta Rome and Rosemary LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral and a charter member of Ta-Wa-Si
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Sheena Nicole O’Bryan

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died July 27, 2003
• memorial service Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off
• survived by her maternal grandmother, Blanche Lirette Authement of Montegut; brother, Joshua O’Bryan of Montegut; and sister, Jacqueline Ann Gaspard
• preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Harold O’Bryan and Lauretia Authement O’Bryan; maternal grandfather, Thaddeus Authement; and paternal grandparents, Betsy O’Bryan and Boss O’Bryan
• Samart Funeral Home

Raymond N. Poche Sr.

• age 95, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. July 29, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Earline Martin Poche; sons, Raymond "Ray" Poche; daughter-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Poche; daughter, Ramona A. Poche; sister, Vivian Poche Pitre; grandchildren, Carlton "C.J." Poche Sr., Suzanne "Sue" P. Stevens and Terri P. Adams; and great-grandchildren, Tiffany Poche, Christie Stevens, C.J. Poche Jr., Joshua Stevens, Colby and Rende Adams
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Alice Bourgeois Poche; brother, Ned Poche Sr.; and sisters, Edna P. Zeringue and Velma P. Hebert
• Pallbearers will be Raymond Poche Jr., Carlton "C.J." Poche Sr., Carlton Poche Jr., Joshua and Mark Stevens, Carl and Colby Adams
• employed by Ideco for 33 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Joyce Marie Roundtree

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:45 p.m. July 29, 2003
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux 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 her brothers, Lloyd Roundtree of Thibodaux and Al Roundtree of Seattle, Wash; sisters, Dot R. Lundgren, Elsie R. Vicknair and Ruby R. Boudreaux of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Annette Daigle Roundtree; sisters, Marion R. Becnel, Mildred R. Lasseigne and Shirley R. LeBouef
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Oscar Lewis Seals

• age 86, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Johnson Ridge, died July 26, 2003
• visitation Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his son, Alfred Allen Seals Sr. of Johnson Ridge; sisters, Ester Queen Johnson of Gloster, Mississippi and Eva Seals of Los Angeles, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Daniel Seals; parents, Bessie Morgan and James Seals Sr.; brothers, Robert, Paul, George, and James Seals Jr.; and sisters, Susie and Elizabeth Seals
• Methodist; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Sadie Campeau Stewart

• native of Lockport and resident of Springhill, died July 24, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Springhill, with burial at the Springhill Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 59 years, Lushen Andrew Stewart Sr. of Springhill; sons, Dr. L.A. Stewart Jr. and Bruce Stewart; daughters-in-law, Marie and Jan Stewart; sisters, Bessie Claudet and Elsie Rupe of Lockport and Rita Crumhorn of New Orleans; brother, Nolan Campeau of Marerro; and grandsons, James and Chris Stewart
• Bailey Mortuary of Springhill