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

AUGUST 1, 2003

Emily Breaux Aucoin

• age 84, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Morgan City for more than 60 years, died July 28, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church Thursday, with burial at Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by her husband of 62 years, Dewey J. Aucoin; sons, Dewey Jr. and Calvin Aucoin of Morgan City and Michael Aucoin of Denham Springs; daughter, Jane Lopez of New Iberia; daughters-in-law, Kim Aucoin of Morgan City and Judy Aucoin of Denham Springs; son-in-law, Ronald A. Lopez of New Iberia; grandchildren, Melissa Lopez-Soileau, Scott and Gina Lopez, Kayla, David, Angela and Dr. Sarah Aucoin; sisters, Mary Aucoin of Labadieville; Melanie Peltier and husband, Samuel, of Labadieville; Louanie Daigle and husband, Curtis, of Harahan; and Doris Gautreaux and husband, Medric, of Galliano; brother, David Breaux and wife, Dorothy, of Fort Worth, Texas; three great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, George and Alcidie Breaux; sister, Una Templet; and brothers, Unice and Hillary Breaux
• longtime member of Teche Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and a past member of Holy Cross Church Ladies Altar Society

Chaney Joseph Champagne

• age 45, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:52 p.m. July 31, 2003
• visitation Sunday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service held Sunday at the church
• survived by his mother, Dora Champagne; brothers, Delaney, Shannon, Joshua and John Champagne; half-brother, Jimmy Autin; sisters, Sidonia and Brandi Champagne; nephews, Kyle and Jordy Champagne; and niece, McKenzie Champagne
• preceded in death by his wife, Myra Guidry Champagne; and father, Nathan J. Champagne
• member of First Baptist Church in Lockport; detective with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of the Lafourche Deputies Association, the National Sheriff’s Association and American Angus Association
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Kurt E. ‘Woody’ Harrelson

• age 31, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 3:25 p.m. July 31, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melissa Foret Harrelson; parents, Terry Harrelson and Rosemary Harrelson; son, Collin P. Harrelson; daughter, Hailey E. Harrelson; brothers, Toby and Reggie Harrelson; and sister, Angel Harrelson
• Catholic and a member of Woodmen of the World Lodge 664; Detective Sgt. With the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and had 10 years of service with the Thibodaux Police Department; enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Harold Melancon Sr.

• age 78, a native of Paincourtville, died July 30, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service held at the church
• survived by his son, Harold Lloyd Melancon; daughter, Sylvia Fay Popleon; foster-daughter, Tina Comeaux; sisters, Louise Matthews, Ida Mae Pearly and Venola Robinson; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three foster-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by wife, Melba Sanford Melancon; his parents, Cleveland and Fannie Alsay Melancon; sister, Martha Melancon; and brothers, Oscar and Cleveland Melancon
• retired employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Helen Elizabeth Quinn

• age 84, a resident of Larose, died July 30, 2003
• visitation today at Pleasant Ridge Pentecoastal Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at New Hope Methodist Church
• survived by her son, Larry Quinn of Larose; brother, Sherman Adams of Brookhaven, Miss.; and sister, Doris Adams Britt of Wesson; and four grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Raymond Quinn; her parents; and two brothers and two sisters
• Brookhaven Funeral Home

Milton L. Serigny

• age 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:20 a.m. July 31, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his wife, Adia Billiot Serigny; sons, Roger A. and Alexie P. Serigny; daughters, Rosalie and Bridget Serigny; brothers, Andre and Noah Serigny; sister, Metia Riggs; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Zacharie Valentine and Norcina Dardar Serigny; daughters, Ramona Serigny Curole; brothers, Ulysse "Cockey," George, Mitchell, Joseph "Bouron" and James "Summergill" Serigny; and sisters, Alzia Verdin, Valentine Dardar and Bridgette Boquet
• trapper for Wildlife and Fisheries for 27 years; trawler
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Fred Palmer Terry

• age 51, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Theriot, died at 11:01 p.m. July 29, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, Miss.
• survived by his mother, Pasty Terry Cott; stepfather, Jerrell Cotton; brother, Bruce Terry; sister-in-law, Debbie Terry; nephews, Brian and Chris Terry; niece, Andrae Terry; and adopted brother, Raleigh Dorcey
• preceded in death by his father, Palmer Morris Terry
• Falgout Funeral Home

Betty Holland Thibodeaux

• age 70, a native of Kingsport, Tenn., and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:26 a.m. July 31, 2003
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Gayle T. Michel and Regina T. Gros; brother, Bud Holland; sisters, Dorthy Deal and Brenda Whitney; and grandchildren, Shaun and Kristy Michel and Brandon Gros
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Thibodeaux; parents, Roy Holland and Grace Keller Lambert; brother, Horace Holland; and stepsisters, Annis Mullins and Nell Weems
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Roosevelt ‘Sonny Man’ Torrence Sr.

• age 64, a native of Magnolia, Miss., and resident of Napoleonville, died July 25, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Iola Torrence; daughters, Phyllis Smith Wiggins of Napoleonville and Sharleen Boyd of Thibodaux; sons, Roosevelt Torrence Jr. of El Paso, Texas, Troy Torrence of Las Vegas, Nev., and Carl Torrence of Napoleonville; sisters, Josephine Isaac, Luberda Nathaniel, Lula Burton, Carolyn Torrence and Dorothy Tunson; brothers, Clarence and Grover Torrence Jr.; stepbrother, Charlie Watson; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Grover Torrence Sr.; two brothers and one sister
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lillie May Trosclair

• age 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 3:30 p.m. July 31, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Bayou Cane
• survived by her sons, Aubrey and Peter Trosclair, both of Houma; daughters, Tammy T. Bell and Rita T. Bell, both of Houma; brothers, Ernest, Richard and George Constrantchis; sisters, Mary Agnes Theriot, Jeanette Hebert, Theresa Lirette and Rosalie Price; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur P. Trosclair Jr.; parents, Pierre Lawrence Constrantchis and Olvella Marie Pellegrin; and brother, J.C. Adam Constrantchis
• Catholic; an employee of Maison Deville
• Samart Funeral Home

Ronnie Gale Wilson

• age 56, a native of Delhi and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. July 30, 2003
• private memorial service held
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Clause Wilson; son, Brian K. Wilson; daughter, Jennifer W. King; brother, Jerry Wilson; and sister, Martha Jo W. Boyd
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Helen Rogers Wilson; and brother, Hollis Wilson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 2, 2003

Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Jr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Catherine Thibodaux Chauvin of Houma; his former wife, Lucy B. Chauvin of Montegut; one daughter, Angela C. Belanger and husband, Barry Belanger of Montegut; one stepson, Steve Robichaux and wife, Lori Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sharon Roddy and husband, Dennis Roddy of Houma; one brother, Earl Chauvin and wife, Ruth Chauvin of Houma; four sisters, Lois Crochet and husband, Miller Crochet of Chauvin, Ola Crochet and husband, Lloyd Crochet, Rhetta Ledet of Houma and Elphie Savoie of Larose; two half sisters, Josephine Martin Stoufflet and Verdie Chauvin Peoples; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Minnie LeBlanc Chauvin; two brothers-in-law, Ragis Ledet Sr. and Nuevas Savoie
• retired owner of Crewboat Rentals and Drydock and was the owner of the Cajun Landing Dance Club; member of the American Legion Post No. 0380 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Marcel Richard

• age 97, a native and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Emily Marse; and one son-in-law, Ronald Marse
• preceded in death by his wife, Rose Darby Richard; his parents, Arthur and Emilena Gaubert Richard; three brothers, Guy, Preston and Arnold Richard; and four sisters, Eunice Chauvin, Ida Ordoyne, Irma and Noby Richard

Larry James Rivette

• age 56, a native of Abbeville and resident of Raceland, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003
• visitation to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Sunday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his parents, Dewey Sylvester Rivette and Yolanda Montet Rivette of Houma; one daughter, Nicole Rivette Lirette; one brother, Kenneth Rivette of Chauvin; one sister, Brenda R. Willis of Niceville, Fla.; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by one son, Todd Anthony Rivette
• driver for Ace Transportation; a Mason

 

AUGUST 3, 2003

no entries posted

 

AUGUST 4, 2003

Lloyd P. Burke Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Donner, died Aug. 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Victoria Arceneaux Burke; sons, Lloyd Jr., Mike and Danny Burke; daughters, Jane B. Hebert and Debra B. LeBlanc; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcelian and Valerie Boudreaux Burke; one brother; and two sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

H. Cambron Frost

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:24 a.m. Aug. 4, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Alice Roth Frost; sons, Cambron, James, William and Allen Frost; daughters, Lisa Miller and Martha Lindley; sister, Mary Allen "Tena" Kron; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Gertrude Frost; brother, Henry Jamie Frost; and sister, Evelyn Frost
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carrie E. Loupe

• age 20, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Aug. 1, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her parents, Mitchell M. Loupe and Karen Morvant Dempster; grandparents, Eugene and Carrie Loupe and Clifton and Thelma Morvant; sister, Tracy A. Loupe
• enjoyed riding horses and bicycles
• Samart Funeral Home

Aurora Kylee Vizier

• age 3 months, a native and resident of Galliano, died Aug. 1, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her parents, Roy G. Vizier and Paulette M. Borne; grandparents, Jean and Johnny Vizier; great-grandparents, Margie and Roy LeBlanc; brother, Trey Cheramie; and sister, Sebastian Vizier
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Melza Serigny Borne; uncle, Daniel Borne; and aunt, Tracy Borne
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 5, 2003

Gustave ‘Gas Pipe Gus’ ‘Web’Hebert

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Aug. 3, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; rosary held today; burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his son, Wayne Hebert of Houma; daughter, Kathleen Naquin of Houma; brothers, Curtis, Lionel, Gene and Waybrun Hebert Jr.; sister, Lynette Liner; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Marie Pitre Hebert; parents, Waybrun Sr. and Agnes Mary Hebert; brother, Abren Hebert; and sisters, Elvina Thibodeaux and Eula Mae Shellang
• parishioner of Holy Rosary; retired gas meter installer for public utilities
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 6, 2003

Allen Joseph Champagne

• age 92, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose, died at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Ryle and Lizzy Falgout Champagne; brother, A.J. Champagne Sr.; and half-brother, Jasper Savoie
• retired security guard with Southern Guard
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chris J. Cortez Jr.

• age 28, a native and resident of Chackbay – Kraemer, died Aug. 5, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Chris J. Sr. and Liz Cortez; mother, Phyllis Stringer; grandmother, Earline Cortez; brothers, Josh Cortez and Mitchell Falgoust; sisters, Dawn Landry and Kimberly Tyler
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph Stringer, Elmo Cortez, Whitney Navarre, Ozema and Philomene Cortez and Leona Navarre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

John R. Naquin Sr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at noon Aug. 4, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service held Thursday at Friendswood Church of God in Houma, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Lillian Billiot Naquin; sons, John "Roger" Jr. and Tommy Matthew Naquin; daughter, Brenda Lee Truner; brother, Efram Naquin of Pointe-aux-chenes; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oleus and Florida Dardar Naquin; daughter, Brunella Ann Naquin; brothers, Stanley, George and Usay Naquin; and sisters, Stella Naquin and Rose N. Dupre
• Catholic; retired commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Theodore ‘Tut’ Williams

• age 70, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 1, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Adeline Williams of Thibodaux; sons, Lionell and Ronald Williams of Stockton, Calif., Leonard and Gerald Williams of Sacramento, Calif. and Walter Lee Williams of Labadieville; daughters, Betty Jean Wade of Oakland, Calif., Barbara White of Suisun, Calif., Arlene Williams of Paincourtville, Karen Willis of Houma and Beverly Murray of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Mable Woods and Ora Mae Hamilton, both of Thibodaux; and numerous grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Sr. and Hortouse Williams; first wife, Rose Mae Williams; son, Theodore Williams Jr.; and brothers, Willis and Charlie Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Gertrude ‘Gert’ Haydel Zeringue

• age 78, a native and resident of St. James, died at 3:40 a.m. Aug. 5, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Donald J. and Glenn Zeringue; daughters, Brenda Allday of Prairieville, Claire LeBlanc of Labadieville; Mable Oubre of Vacherie, Peggy Trudeau of Chalmette, Connie Granier of Chackbay, Claudia Mistretta of St. James and Faye Ordoyne of Prairieville; daughters-in-law, Marilyn and Sharon Zeringue; sons-in-law, Al Allday, Paul LeBlanc, Ricky Oubre, Randy Trudeau, James Granier, Stephen Mistretta and Claude Ordoyne; brothers, Joseph P., Claude H. and Walter Haydel; sisters, Mathilda Bourgeois, Adelaide H. Signorelli; Bertha H. Grangnard, Marilyn Rowan, Jeanette Louise H. Carter; brothers-in-law, Vincent Signorelli, Kenneth Rowan; sisters-in-law, Augusta, Marcelle and Rosemary Haydel; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Premilas J. and Claudia Landry Haydel; sister, Beverly Haydel; and grandchildren, Bridget Oubre and Nicholas Falgoust
• member of the Christian Mothers Association
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

AUGUST 7, 2003

May Haydel Amedee

• age 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 a.m. Aug. 6, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Leonard Jr. and Joe Amedee; daughter, Betty Lou A. Scardino; daughters-in-law, Genevive and Diane Amedee; son-in-law, Adam Babin; grandchildren, Kevin Amedee, Stephanie A. Millet, Jennifer A. Fields, Sonya Sampey and Frank Scardino; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "John" Amedee Sr.; parents, Pierre and Josephine Himel Haydel; sisters, Vince H. Chaisson and Annie H. Richard
• member of the Third Order of Mt. Carmel and the Ladies Altar Society
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

William Harrell ‘Bill’ Collins Sr.

• age 81, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 7, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his sons, Billy Jr., James E. and Robert T. Collins; daughters, Susan C. Bourg and Janet C. Himel; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lois Rhorer Collins; parents, Carl S. and Pauline Harrell Collins; daughters, Joan Eleanor Collins and Linda Collins; and brother, James E. Collins
• retired owner of Collins Maintenance Service; U. S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Evelyn Eiland

• age 61, a native of Pedal, Miss., and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:07 a.m. Aug. 6, 2003
• visitation today at Christian Fellowship Church; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Valhalla Cemetery in Semmes, Ala.
• survived by her husband, Dr. Harold Eiland; son, Harold Gene Eiland Jr.; daughters, Cheryl Kiker, Cyndee Fleetwood and Donna Webb; brother, Lynwood Lewis; sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Naomi Pierce and Patricia Mills; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eric and Voncille Lindsey Lewis; and sister, Gladys Pippin; enjoyed church and family
• Samart Funeral Home

Maurice A. ‘Moe’ Terrebonne Jr.

• age 39, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:27 a.m. Aug. 6, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Grand Isle; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melissa Domangue Terrebonne; mother, Edwina Dunn Terrebonne; son, Maurice Abe Terrebonne III; daughter, Alaina Marie Terrebonne; brother, David Paul Terrebonne; and sisters, Marisa Ann Soderstrum and Shelia Lynn Bradberry
• preceded in death by his father, Maurice Abe Terrebonne Sr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; Rotary Club member, a member of Bayou Boys Hunting Club and Grand Isle Youth Organization and a lifetime member of the Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo Association
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 8, 2003

May Haydel Amedee

• age 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 a.m. Aug. 6, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Leonard Jr. and Joe Amedee; daughter, Betty Lou A. Scardino Babin; daughters-in-law Genevieve and Diane Amedee; son-in-law, Adam Babin; grandchildren, Kevin Amedee, Stephanie A. Millet, Jennifer A. Fields, Sonya Sampey and Frank Scardino; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "John" Amedee Sr.; parents, Pierre and Josephine Himel Haydel; sisters, Vince H. Chaisson and Annie H. Richard
• member of the Third Order of Mt. Carmel and the Ladies Altar Society
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lawrence ‘Baby’ Davis Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 12:12 am. August 7, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Allen Chapel AME Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brother, Freddie Davis Sr., of Thibodaux; sisters, Elaine Davis, and Amanda Davis, both of Thibodaux, and Linda Davis Aubert of Gray
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr., and Oralee Davis; brother, Edward "Shack" Davis, and sister, Mildred "Milly" Davis
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Jane Grey Johnston

• age 92, a native of Springfield, Mo., and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 p.m., July 13, 2003
• memorial service Saturday at Raceland Presbyterian Church, with burial of ashes at Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield on Sept. 27
• survived by her niece, Mary McKerall and husband, Richard P. Steele of Houston; nephew, Josiah Danforth McKerall III and wife, Charlene Stein McKerall of Schriever; grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Jane Steele and Byron Danforth Steele of Houston, Lacey McKerall and Joey McKerall of Schriever; stepson, William Johnston and family of Waco, Texas; stepdaughter-in-law, Eva Jane Johnston and family of Henderson, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Eileen McKerall and Dorothy McKerall; and her faithful companion, Chewie
• preceded in death by her husband, Col. Donald R. Johnston; her parents, Josiah Danforth McKerall and Mary Foster; stepson, Robert Johnston; brothers, William Foster and Josiah Danforth; and sisters, Roane and Mary Grace McKerall
• retired retail sales manager and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lockport Women’s Club and Mayflower Society; in retirement she worked tirelessly for the Louisiana Veteran’s Home, the D.A.R. School, patients at the V.A. Hospital in New Orleans and the local cancer drives; loved to travel and made five trips around the world; member of Raceland Presbyterian Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 9, 2003

Claire Boudreaux Belanger

• age 85, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by her sons and daughters and their spouses; Roland "Jay" Belanger Jr., Claire L. Belanger, Harlan F. Belanger, John H. Belanger and wife, Nancy, Jean B. Landry and husband, Glenn, Henrietta B. Millet and husband, Danny, Mary "Aggie" Clark and husband, Eddie, Van P. Belanger and wife, Judy, Louis J. Belanger and wife, Dana, Mark E. Belanger and wife, Denise, and Alice A. Belanger; one brother, Loyola "Hook" Boudreaux; one sister, Ernestine B. Ellender; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Belanger Sr.; her parents, Van and Agnes Boudreaux; two brothers, F.E. Boudreaux and Emmett Boudreaux; two sisters, Gloria B. Haydel and Marie Van Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Glenn P. Landry Jr. and Harlan F. Belanger Jr.
• retired teacher at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and was a member of St. Francis Altar Society, Houma Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Terre-bonne Literary Guild, Terre-bonne Retired Teachers Asso-ciation and Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society; former parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish and most recently of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish
• Falgout Funeral Home

Claude Joseph Dufrene

• age 71, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche; religious services Sunday at the church with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dora Dufrene; one son, Bennett Claude Dufrene; three daughters, Myra Anne Soulé, Molly Annette Badeaux and Myrna Lee Bertolet; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Dufrene; four sisters, Joyce Plaisance, Vera Deville, Reva McPhail and Rebecca Badeaux; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Mark Dufrene and Zoe Comardelle Dufrene; and one brother, Naaman Thomas Dufrene

Mary Ann Farace

• age 62, a native of St. James and resident of LaPlace, died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003
• visitation to service time Sunday at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home Chapel in LaPlace; services Sunday in the chapel with a private burial
• survived by three sisters, Helena F. Benoit, Josephine F. Baker and Frances F. Oubre; one brother, Leo Farace; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Camille J. Farace and Josephine Lillian Tabor Farace; three brothers, Anthony, Camille Jr. and Clovis Farace; and one sister, Katherine Farace

Theophile J. Galliano

• age 80, a native of Galliano and resident of New Iberia, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003
• visitation to service time Monday at St. Joseph Church in Galliano; rosary recited Monday at the church; services Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Doucet Galliano of New Iberia; one stepson, Philip Boudeloche Sr. and wife, Judy, of New Iberia; two stepdaughters, Joella Callais of Raceland and Mary Collins of Galliano; one brother, Andrew Galliano of Grand Isle; seven step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dominque Galliano and Armanas Lasseigne Galliano; and four brothers, O’Neil, Paul, Delmas and Anidas Galliano
• supervisor and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Alma Blanchard Rodrigue

• age 79, a native and resident of Bayou Crab, died at 3:48 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry J. and Karen S. Rodrigue; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ida Ann and Merrick Hidalgo, Karen and William Parker, and Cheryl A. Rodrigue; one brother, Bonnie Edward Blanchard; four grandchildren, Craig Rodrigue, Renee Schofield, Daniel Hidalgo and Jason L. Hidalgo; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lorris Joseph Rodrigue; her parents, Jules and Blanche Percle Blanchard; one daughter, Sharon Ann Rodrigue; and two sisters, Bertha B. Schillaci and Estella B. Templet
• retired teacher’s aide from Assumption Parish School Board

 

AUGUST 10, 2003

no entries posted

 

AUGUST 11, 2003

Lottie Edith Theriot Boudreaux

• age 94, a native and resident of Houma and former resident of New Orleans, died at 3:20 a.m. Aug. 10, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Ouida Boudreaux of Houma; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Boudreaux; parents, Arthur and Celestine Marcel Theriot; son, Bobbie J. Boudreaux; sisters, Agnes Traina, Libby Coulon, Olive Duplantis, Emma Pullaro, Lucille Duplantis, June Porche, Irene Collins and Bernice Harrell
• retired, formerly a self-employed grocery store owner; member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Murphy Joseph Daigle

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 9, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hilda Mae Daigle; sons, Del P. and Michael A. Daigle; daughters, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn D. Larose and Cheri D. Fatica; brothers, Clarence, Richard, Patrick, Willie and Edward Daigle; sister, Ester Talbot; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Celina LeBouf Daigle; son, Dennis "Wayne" Daigle; and brothers, Chester and Allen "Joe" Daigle
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rita Marie Dupre Daigle

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Aug. 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, John P. Daigle of Houma; sons, Richard P. and Mark J. Daigle; daughter, Sandra A. Daigle of Houma; brother, Nelson J. Dupre of Houma; half-brother, Jerry Boudreaux of Houma; and half-sisters, Betty Boudreaux Naquin, Josephine "Phennie" Breaux of Bourg and Florence Boudreaux Lirette of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Velma Marie Foret and Paul B. Dupre
• homemaker, a loving wife of 51 years, a loving mother and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Uzee ‘Nonk Bill’ Folse

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. Aug. 8, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Terry J. and Brian J. Folse; daughter, Mary Anne Folse Brodtman; nine grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Odette Judith Breaux; parents, Pierre and Alice Autin Folse; brothers, Joseph "Bullet," Lovenci "Kank" Adolph "Doefay" and Sidney "Tee Sid" Folse; and sisters, Lovencenea F. "Toot" Vort, Lorieda F. Brown and Lena F. Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Brigette ‘B. B.’ Bouzigard Griffin

• age 50, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Aug. 7, 2003
• visitation today at Lafourche Full Gospel Church; religious service held today at the church
• survived by her husband, James Griffin; mother, Helen Dardar Gindrat; son, Daniel Griffin; daughters, Billie-Jo and Jamie Griffin; brothers, Timothy, Clifton and Lorris Bouzigard Jr.; half-brothers, Beau Bouzigard, Lorris James Bouzigard and George Bouzigard; sister, Helen Ann Bouzigard; half-sister, Tonya B. Dennis; stepsisters, Cathy Lewis and Wanda Godwin; and grandchild, Tierney Lanier
• preceded in death by her father, Lorris Bouzigard Sr.; stepfather, Danny Gindrat; and grandparents, Brigette Williams and John A. Dardar, and Emilie Dantin and Edgar Bouziga
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Masaline ‘Mass’ Henry

• age 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Aug. 9, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held at the church, with burial in Evening Star Baptist cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her daughters, Lois Millien of Donaldsonville, Melvina Washington and Lorraine Green of Thibodaux, Loretta Henry of Labadieville, Alfreda Washington of Gonzales and Abigail Carter of Napoleonville; sons, John and Thomas Henry of New Orleans, Alvin Henry of Donaldsonville and Wilson Henry of Napoleonville; 36 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mack Henry Jr.; parents, Johnny and Beulah Wiggins; four brothers and two sisters
• member of Evening Star Baptist Church; hobbies were cooking and baking
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Edmond Joseph Matherne

• age 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 3:34 p.m., Aug. 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aline Loupe Matherne; daughters, Louella "Lou" M. Dufrene and Beulah M. Domangue; brothers, Herman, Harrison and Wilbert Matherne; sisters, Earline Matherne and Madeline Falgout; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Olympia Rivet and Leon Matherne; son-in-law, Les Domangue; and brothers, Norman, Tilman and Morrison Matherne
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Gladys Ledet Navarre

• age 96, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gramercy, died Aug. 9, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Barbara N. Hebert of Gramercy and Edmonia N. Michie of Bethesda, Md.; sister, Celine L. Musgrove of Gramercy; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmond J. Navarre; parents, Ozeme and Louise Dias Ledet; brothers, Alcide and Raoul Ledet; and sisters, Annette L. Waguespack, Beatrice L. Pfeiffer, Louisiana L. Basset and Florence L. Constant
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services of Lutcher

Viola Lirette Pellegrin

• age 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:35 p.m. Aug. 7, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her sons, Murphy J. Jr., Michael P. and Caroll D. Pellegrin; daughter, Irene P. Guidry of Chauvin; brothers, Randolph Lirette of Montegut and Conrad Lirette of Chauvin; sister, Beatrice Blanchard of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy "Neg" Pellegrin Sr.; parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette; son, Merlin J. Pellegrin; brothers, Wilton Sr. and Walter Lirette Sr.; stepbrothers, Albert, Edward and Wiley Lirette; sister, Laterina Domangue; and stepsister, Olivia Hebert
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a retired bridge tender

Rance Albert Thibodeaux

• infant, a native of Raceland, died, Aug. 8, 2003
• burial and graveside service was held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Ray and Tricia Thibodeaux; grandparents, Hillary and Anne Thibodeaux, and Walter and Priscilla Hebert; and sister, Sarah Margaret Thibodeaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Rev. Victor Toth

• age 81, a native of Vasasszonza,Hungary and resident of Picayune, Miss., died at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 2003
• visitation today and 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 his brother the Rev. Jeno Toth of Yasszesny, Hungary; and numerous friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Janos and Lina Milos Toth
• longtime resident of Picayune, where he lived after he retired as pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; also had a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology; teacher in various locations, including New Jersey, Italy, Puerto Rico and Cuba
• Thibodaux funeral Home

 

AUGUST 12, 2003

Lawrence ‘Honey Boy’ Brown

• age 68, a native and resident of Thbodaux, died Aug. 10, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Calvary Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his stepdaughters, Andrea F. Polee and Yolanda D. Robinson of Modera, Calif.; sisters, Mable Jones, Jeanette Thompson and Audrey Coulon; brothers, Osben Jones Jr. and Zane Brown Sr.; brother-in-law, Johnny Thompson Sr.; sisters-in-law, Robert Jones, Estelle Jones and Bessie Bueyn
• preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Evelyn Brown; parents, Ernest and Annie Brown; brothers, Welton Jones, Russell Jones Sr. and Baye Jones; sisters, Emma Adams and Annie Mae Thomas
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Joseph Edward ‘Uncle Pete’ Billiot

• age 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 10, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Gregoire Billiot; sons, Albert of dulac, Anthony of Breaux Bridge and Gene Billiot of Thibodaux; daughters, Eva, Edna and Janice Savoie and Rose Billiot, all of Thibodaux, Shirley and Angela Billiot and Tullulah Cantrelle, all of Houma; 43 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandsons, Joseph Billiot and his twin brother; granddaughter, Randii Billiot; parents, Joseph and Euphrosie Martin Billiot; sons, Raymond J. and Patrick Billiot; sisters, Thelma Verdin, Virginia Fitch and Emily Francis; and an infant daughter
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Brenda LeBouef Carnline

• age 59, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 1:01 p.m. Aug. 11, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park
• survived by her sons, Henry and Matthew Carnline; daughters, Robin Bourgeois, Bridget Manry, Scarlette Guillot, Endora Hebert and Margo Faucheaux; brother, Daniel LeBouef; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Albert Carnline; parents, Royal and Lorraine LeBouef
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Eliza Linda Clowder

• age 53, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Dulac, died at 5 a.m. Aug. 10, 2003
• memorial service held today at Clanton Chapel in Dulac; she was cremated
• survived by her husband, Robert Clowder Sr.; sons, Robert Jr. and David Clowder; daughters, Angela Desselle, Rebecca Ann Clowder and Lena Mae Clowder; brothers, Danny, Neal and Amos Lyons; sisters, Betty, Aline, Helen, Evelyn, Megs and Bessie; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, O’Neal Lyons and Ida Barbre Clowder; and brother, Andy Lyons
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Clara G. Kern

• age 93, a native of Loreauville and resident of McMinnville, Ore., died Aug. 9, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, A.J. Kern and wife, Sandra, of Metairie; daughters, Jacqueline Kern of Dundee, Ore., Kathleen Kern of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Karen Kern of Sheridan, Ore.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edrick Claude Kern; parents, Gaston and Eugenie d’Hauterieve Gondron; and 12 brothers and sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mabel Bergeron Orgeron

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 p.m. Aug. 10, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Raymond Orgeron
• preceded in death by her husband, Oville "Red" Orgeron; parents, Volcar and Josephine Usey Bergeron; brothers, Emile, Clifford and Nolan Bergeron; and sisters, Alice Bergeron, Odile B. Daigle and Juliette Bergeron
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Georgia Mae Goudy Peltier

• age 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Cleora Goudy Watkins of Thibodaux; grandchildren she raised, Daniel and Elizabeth Peltier both of Thibodaux; sisters, Barbara J. Goudy, and Betty J. Goudy of Thibodaux; Eula P. Hall and Mary L. Goudy of Portland, Oregon; brothers, Isiah Goudy of Thibodaux, Sidney Goudy Sr., and Samuel Goudy of Chackbay, and Herman Goudy of Portland, Oregon; stepsisters, Delores Henderson, Louise Landers, and Dorothy Johnson all of Thibodaux; stepbrothers, Rev. Ernest Watkins Jr., and Philip Watkins of Thibodaux, Freddie Watkins of New Orleans, and Moses Watkins of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Peltier; father, Walter Goudy Sr; stepfather, Rev. Ernest Watkins Sr.; brothers, Walter Goudy Jr., Alvin Goudy, Nelson Goudy, Henry Goudy, and Joseph Goudy; and sister, Eda Goudy
• served on the Usher Board #1, Deaconess Board, Pastor’s Aid Committee at Moses Baptist Church; Past Worthy Matron of Rebecca Chapter # 23 Order of Eastern Star, Lafourche Parish Head Start Program, Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action, member of BISCO, and grandparent teacher at South Thibodaux Elementary School; also a retired radio dispatcher with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Henry Donate Terrebonne

• age 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:47 a.m. Aug. 11, 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 the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Danos Terrebonne; sons, Henry "Hank" D. Terrebonne III and Adrien Scott "Scott-oo" Terrebonne; daughter, Jody Terrebonne Collins; son-in-law Nat J. Collins Jr.; daughters-in-law, Feng Terrebonne and Dena B. Williams; sisters, Ann T. Cheramie, Thelma Hassen and Pricilla T. Brock; grandchildren, Jolie, Natalie and Nicolas Collins, Henri IV and Francois Terrebonne; step-grandchildren, Nat J. Collins IV and Carly Williams; great-grandchildren, Morgan Vizier and Olivia Cantrelle; and step-great-grandchildren, Zach and Kelsi Collins
• preceded in death by his parents, Donate H. Sr. and Sylvinia "Nina" Guilbeau Terrebonne; brother, Tunney A. Terrebonne; and sisters, Eula Duhon and Mary Terrebonne
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Golden Meadow KC Council 9000, Pope Pius IX Fourth Degree KC, American Legion Post 259, Cruisin Cajuns RV Club and Les Aimes du Cajuns RV Club; retired employee of Chevron USA of Leeville; hobbies were dancing, sporting events, traveling, carpentry work, camping, watching the LSU Tigers, golfing, playing the piano and visiting family and friends
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Emile Honoré ‘Melo’ Theriot Jr.

• age 66, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died, Aug. 10, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Collins Theriot of Houma; sons, Todd Theriot and wife, Celena, of Grand Caillou and Dale Theriot and wife, Kristi, of Chauvin; daughters, Landa T. Dupre of Houma and Donna S. Theriot of Starkville, Miss.; brothers, Bernard Theriot and wife, Judy, of Galliano and James Theriot and wife, Judy, of Houma; sister, Maud Theriot Klingmen and husband, Allen, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Kullen, Trent, Kali, Kasi and Kami Theriot and Tony Dupre; and great-grandchildren, Lerin Fregeau and Shannon Dupre
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Theriot Sr. and Maud Trosclair Theriot
• tugboat captain for Kirby Inland Marine Inc. and worked for Delaware Marine and Cenac Towing Company; worked 42 years on the water; U. S. Army veteran; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 13, 2003

Lupton Joseph Bergeron

• age 90, a native of White Castle and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:06 a.m. Aug. 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Gros Bergeron; parents, Launee and Theresa Landry Bergeron; and brother, Wortham H. Bergeron
• veteran of World War II
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Noah ‘N. J.’ Breaux

• age 56, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Aug. 13, 2003
• visitation today at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis; mass of burial today at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Loretta Dufrene Breaux; son, Robbie Breaux; daughters, Suzanne, Melissa, Angela and Pamela Breaux; and brothers, Roland Breaux Sr. and Nolan Breaux Sr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Noah A. Breaux and Mary Eva Georgia Matherne Flippo; daughter, Sheila Breaux; and sister, Frances Breaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Thomas Anthony ‘Tommy’ Callahan

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 11, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Merril Hebert Callahan; sons, Allen M, Laywood D., David A. Callahan and Duane P. Hebert of Thibodaux; daughters, Karen C. Morvant of Labadieville, Patti C. Waddle and Bridget Hebert of Schriever; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ezetta Porche Callahan
• constable for Terrebonne Parish in Ward 1 for four years and was an assistant manager for West Park Climate Control; member of the Mason Lodge 481 F and AM, Unity Lodge 267, J. P. Association of 8 years, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for 26 years, a member of the Cajun Grotto, Dune Patrol and Shriner’s Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Sostenes Martinez ‘Tevo’ Carrizales

• age 68, a native of Cud. Anauach, Mexico, and resident of Des Allemands, died Aug. 8, 2003
• services scheduled at a later date in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
• survived by his wife, Antonia Silva Carrizales; sons, Daniel Carrizales, Henry and Richard Reyna; daughters, Thelma and Elizabeth Carrizales, Christina Gutieres, Christina Hill, Laura Talbot and Mari Luz Fabre; brothers, Reyes and Juan Martinez; sisters, Magdalena and Ofelia Martinez; and 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Apolonio and Mariluz Martinez Carrizales
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Betty Perera Chauvin

• age 64, a native of Schriever and resident of Lafayette, died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 11, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Hilda Blanchard Perera; daughters, Joanne Samanie, Vicki Guilbeau, Becky Cade and Amy Istre; sons-in-law, E. J. Samanie, Bryan Guilbeau, Chris Cade and Shane Istre; brothers, Richard and Leroy Perera; sisters, Mary Brown and Janet Smith; and grandchildren, Taylor, Justin, Dylan, Shelbie, Bryant, Mason and Gabrielle
• preceded in death by her father, Henry Perera Sr.; daughter, Rosalyn Chauvin; sister, Jeanette Lovell; and brother, Henry Perera Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alice Pearl ‘Honey’ Ivey

• age 78, a native of Rockport, Texas and a resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. August 12, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Chapel, and Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma; funeral services held Thursday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy Ivey; son, David Roy Ivey; daughter, Kathy I. Runnels; sister, Helen Murphy; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Alice Dunn Ballou; daughter, Sherry Lynn Ivey Coyle; and sister, Elizabeth Harvey
• retired from the Singer Sewing Company, where she served as a sewing instructor and sales clerk; hobbies included sewing and cooking
• Falgout Funeral Home

Earl Paul Legendre

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 11, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Noralie Ordoyne Legendre; daughter, Shirleen Legendre Killion; sisters, Virginia L. Mire, Annabel L. Bonvillain, Gladys L. Sonnier and Verna L. Aucoin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar C. Legendre and Cecelia Bergeron Legendre; brothers, Roland, O. J., Raymond and Lloyd Legendre; and sister, Sidonia L. Vicknair
• member of American Legion Post 11 for 53 years, a member of the Disabled American Veterans Commander Club, a member of South Thibodaux Fire Co. for 45 years, a charter member of the World War II Memorial Society, a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge 369 for 56 years and a honorary captain of the ushers; World War II veteran
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Michael Austin ‘Mike’ Olivier

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Aug. 11, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Austin Paul Sr. and Shirley Marie Allemand Olivier; daughters, April O’Quinn of Vinton and Margo Danos of Houma; brothers, Dale, Doyle, Darrin and Dru Olivier; sisters, Darlene Antee, Melanie Olivier, Mary Jewel and Amanda Hebert; grandmother, Mrs. Girdie Allemand; and one grandson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Alcee Allemand, and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Olivier Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

AUGUST 14, 2003

Medric S. Gautreaux

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Galliano, died at 11:38 p.m. Aug. 12, 2003
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Breaux Gautreaux; sons, Byron, Dwight and Brendon Gautreaux; daughters, Desma Gisclair, Gwen Charpentier, Veronica Theriot and Bonnie Toepfer; brother, Thomas Gautreaux; sister, Lucille Johnson; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Emma Oncale Gautreaux; sons, Maurice and Medric James Gautreaux; brothers, Edward, George, Oscar and Philip Gautreaux; sisters, Irene Mire and Enola Gautreaux; and a grandson
• World War II Army veteran; member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association; retired principal and an avid LSU fan
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Lawrence J. Levron

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 9 p.m. Aug. 13, 2003
• visitation at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his son, Lenry Levron; brother, Houston Levron; and sister, Leverta Curole
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Westly and Magnolia Thibodaux Levron; brothers, Leroy and Nolan Levron; and sisters, Lena and Laura Levron
• Samart Funeral Home

Vories J. Pierce

• age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:49 p.m. Aug. 12, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Irene Chiasson Pierce; son, Donald J. Pierce; brother, Edville Pierce; sisters, Elia P. Schoeburger, Evellia P. Breaux, Frances P. Estay and Clarabelle P. Guidroz; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce; brother, Abel Pierce; and sister, Liza P. Cheramie
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Holy Name Society; retired farmer
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Dorothy B. Rivet

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:01 p.m. Aug. 12, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Huey "Paul" Rivet, and his wife, Ann; daughters, Faye R. Blanchard and her husband, Neggie, Joanna Adams LeBeouf and her husband, Hugh, and Amanda R. Taylor and her husband, Louis; brother, Dale Boudreaux; sister, Jeanita West; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rivet; parents, Napoleon "Nap" and Mabel Traigle Boudreaux; brother, Jerry "Red" and Bobby O.J. Boudreaux; and son-in-law, Keith P. Adams

 

AUGUST 15, 2003

John Abel Allemand

• age 88, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lelia P. Allemand; sons, Russell, Michael, Wayne, Bret and Harry Allemand; daughters, Audrey A. Barrios, Dianne A. Welch and Deadra Allemand; brothers, Anthony "Lou," Harry Sr. and Loyman Allemand; sisters, Shirley A. Ledet and Thelma A. Chouest; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Viole Kieffe Allemand; brothers, Morris and Norris Allemand; and sister, Velma A. Babin
• member of Holy Name Society; enjoyed gardening and was a carpenter for 55 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Florida M. Arnold

• age 72, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Ewellville, died Aug. 8, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willard Arnold Sr.; daughters, Cynthia Arnold and Sandra Tyler of Ewellville; sons, George and Eddie Arnold and Philmon Tyler, all of Ewellville and Earl Arnold of Dorseyville; 35 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leonce Tyler; sons, Leonce and Willard Arnold Jr.; brothers, Edward and Wilson Tyler; and a great-grandchild
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Clyde Henry

• age 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:13 p.m. Aug. 13, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service held Saturday at the funeral Home; burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary LeBoeuf Henry; mother, Bernice Thibodaux Henry; sons, Chris, Timothy, Corey and Taylor Henry; sister, Mona Henry Rousseau; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Henry; and brother, Mark Henry
• member of House of Prayer Church in Grand Caillou
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lawrence J. Levron

• age 64, a native of Mathews and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 9 p.m. Aug. 13, 2003
• visitation at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his son, Lenry Levron; brother, Houston Levron; and sister, Leverta Curole
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Westly and Magnolia Thibodaux Levron; brothers, Leroy and Nolan Levron; and sisters, Lena and Laura Levron
• Samart Funeral Home

Ruth Johnson Melancon

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport for 50 years, died at 10:37 p.m. Aug. 13, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her son, John Michael Melancon; daughter, Judy Anderson Bourg; brother Louis Johnson; sisters, Dorothy J. Porter and Rosemary J. Pitre; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Melancon; parents, Andrew and Lillian Karl Johnson; brothers, Andrew and Richard Johnson; and sisters, Lillian J. Heinis and Julia J. Dolese
• retired from LP&L and Entergy with 30 years of service as an office supervisor
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Shirley Holmes Pharagood

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 11, 2003
• visitation Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her sons, Elvert L., James and Alex J. Pharagood of Thibodaux; daughters, Dianne P. Tyler, Barbara P. Every, Janice P. Williams, Ella M., Patricia A., Gloria D., Denise, and Shawanda M. Pharagood all of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Rosemary Brown of Thibodaux; brothers, Joseph Holmes of St. Gabriel, Willie Holmes of Gray, Sterling Holmes of Schriever, Elmore, Raymond, and Michael Holmes of Thibodaux; sister, Mercedes H. Tunson of Napoleonville; 35 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, and 19 step great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Welman William Pharagood Sr; companion, Alex Morgan Sr.; parents, Arthur Sr., and Georgiana Lovely Holmes; son, Welmon William Pharagood Jr., brothers, Arthur Jr., Leroy, and Jerome Holmes; sisters, Hilda H. Mitchell, Joyce H. McBride, Ruth H. Jones, Rosetta, Lillie Mae and Marion Holmes
• served on the Deaconess Board at New Magnolia Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking, and baby sitting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 16, 2003

Nona Ann Duplantis Lizana

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of De Lisle, Miss., died Sunday, July 13, 2003, following a short illness
• funeral services were held in Pineville, Miss., with burial in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens in Long Beach
• survived by her husband, James Edward Lizana; one daughter, Claudia Wilson and husband, Frank; one son, Keith J. Lizana of De Lisle; one brother, Elezie J. Duplantis of Slidell; two sisters, Mae D. Lanclos of Scott and Mona Duplantis of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Alexis Duplantis and Elodie Charpentier; two sisters, Luella Pellegrin and Anna Bell Duplantis; and one brother, Elwood Duplantis
• retired nurse from Charity Hospital after 35 years of service and served as a World War II nurse; member of St. Williams Catholic Church in De Lisle

 

AUGUST 17, 2003

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AUGUST 18, 2003

Armine Marie Acosta

• age 94, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:45 p.m. Aug. 15, 2003
• visitation today at the K. C. home in Larose and Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church of Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Earl, Emery, Ronald, Marvin and Dale Acosta; daughters, Ruth Danos and Beverly Savoie; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lonia Joseph Acosta; parents, Yves and Pauline Pellegrin Arceneaux; sons, Joseph and Clyde Daniel Acosta; a great-grandchild; brothers, Noless, Edwig and Magnus Arceneaux Sr.; sisters, Aline Ficther, Alice LeBlanc, Armel Culotta, Agnes Plaisance, Armance and Adele Arceneaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Catherine Caldwell

• age 77, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died Aug. 13, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons, Lionel Garner, Robert, Carter and Wilbert Caldwell of Houma, Lowery Caldwell Jr., Alvin Caldwell, and Wilson Garner of Raceland; daughter, Mable Louise Caldwell of New Orleans; brother, Sam Garner Jr.; 42 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lowery Caldwell Sr; parents, Irene Davis and Sam Garner Sr; daughters, Rosetta Caldwell and Sarah Ann Caldwell; brother, Wilbert Allen, and sister, Gertrude Thomas
• served on the usher board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church; hobbies included working in her yard
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Horace Paul ‘Toritt’ Cunningham

• age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 a.m. Aug. 15, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Chauvin K. C. Hall; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Emeline Long Cunningham; son, David Paul Cunningham; daughters, Joyce Lamkin and Jane Kinnard; brother, Antoine Cunningham; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Felician Lirette Cunningham; brothers, O’Neil, Gillis and Druis Cunningham; and sisters, Josephine Babin, Marlene Guidry and Emma Louise Porche
• veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Chauvin Lions Club, the Ward 7 Club and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alverday Rita Detillier Dufrene

• age 83, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10 a.m. Aug. 16, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial at Holy Savior Mausoleum
• survived by her son, Philip Dufrene; daughters, Sharia Orgeron, Darlene Trosclair and Maxine Cressonie; brother, Herbert Dufrene; sisters, Velma Ford and Dorothy Martin; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Dufrene; parents, Philip and Leontine Molaison Detillier; and step-father, Wilfred Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Anthony Church of Gheens
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Mary Elizabeth Henderson

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:57p.m. Aug. 15, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Velma Rickerson, Joyce Williams, Evelyn Sims, and Enell Parker, all of Thibodaux; sons, Harry Jr., Lloyd Sr., Ulysses Sr., Douglas, Jerome, Anthony, and Cornell Henderson, all of Thibodaux; sisters, Edna Jackson and Carrie Marshall, both of Marrero; brother, Herman Marshall of Avondale; 37 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Henderson Sr; parents, Dave and Edna Marshall; brothers, Anthony and Edward Marshall, and one grandson
• served on the Deaconess Board at New Morning Star Baptist Church; hobbies included reading and gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 19, 2003

Agnes M. Chatagnier

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 p.m. Aug. 17, 2003 of natural causes
• memorial mass was celebrated today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma
• survived by her brother, Jimmie Chatagnier; and sisters, Theresa Andras, Julie Thibodaux, and Geraldine Robichaux
• preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Leona Neal Chatagnier; and brothers, Andrew and Francis Chatagnier
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Flora Dean Daigle

• age 67, a native of Eunice and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral, with burial at St. Joseph cemetery
• survived by her sons, Calvin Jr. and Auddie Daigle; daughters, Swizaleen Barrilleaux and Connie Himel; sister, Jane Duplechin; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Daigle Sr.; parents, Louis and Helen Vige; brother, Junior Vige; half-brother, Aaron Fuselier; sisters, Dorothy Venezia and Delta Mae Powell; and grandchild, Brooklynn Himel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Michael Eugene Harper

• age 52, a native of Riverton, Wyo., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his mother, Catherine M. Harper of Houma; sons, Robert M., Richard A., Philip and Adam Harper; brothers, Richard G. and Gary L. Harper; and sister, Brenda H. Hebert
• preceded in death by his father, Bobby E. Harper
• accountant for Employees Express; Vietnam veteran in the U. S. Navy
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph G. Lasseigne

• age 76, a native of St. John community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brothers, John and Arthur C. Lasseigne
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Sr. and Aline David Lasseigne; brothers, Felix Jr. and Armand Lasseigne Sr.; sisters, Nola L. Champagne, Zoe L. Leonard, Luclie L. Hebert, Victoria L. Hebert and Anne L. Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ronnie J. Pitre

• age 22, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:25 a.m. Aug. 17,2003
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Randy and Charlotte Duet Pitre, paternal grandfather, Clarence Pitre, and maternal grandparents, Loy A. and Theresa Raymond Duet
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Merita Guidry Pitre
• enjoyed tubing, fishing, hunting, and collecting Scooby Doo and hats
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 20, 2003

Vancena Boudreaux

• age 100, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son, Almus "Al" Boudreaux; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Almus Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Joseph and Matilda Acosta Hebert; brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Nat, Joseph and Varise Hebert; sisters, Edna Breaux, Adel H. Mathiew and Irene Klingman
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alex Duet

• age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 19, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his son, Philip Andrew Duet; sisters, Mary Maytaya, Levia Smithart and Ethel Moreau; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Duet; parents, Armand and Alice Schouest Duet; son, John Wayne Duet; and sisters, Violet Schouest, Alzire Talamo, Ernestine Hernandez, Nola Duet, Gloria Orr, Anna Bunz and Marceline Stull
• retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board with 20 years of service
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Winnie Jean Terrebonne

• age 68, a native of Cut Off and resident of Angleton, Texas, died Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation today at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Angleton; burial service Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off
• survived by her sister, Georgette Taylor of Angleton, Texas; brother-in-law, John William Taylor Sr. of Angleton; sister-in-law, Elsie Terrebonne of Cut Off; numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces
• preceded in death by parents, Richard Paul and Florida Danos Terrebonne; and brother, George Joseph Terrebonne Sr.
• enjoyed collecting flowers and angels
• Palms Funeral Home in Angleton

Ocelia Eschette Theriot

• age 94, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Paul J. Theriot; daughter, Joyce T. Robichaux; brother, Euros "Aron" Eschette; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Pearly Theriot; parents, Omer and Claris Pellegrin Eschette; brothers, Auther and Whitney Eschette; sisters, Bertha Savoie, Mable Duplantis, Margeete Naquin and Gusa LeBoeuf
• retired shrimp factory worker; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 21, 2003

Philip Adams Jr.

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 20, 2003
• visitation Friday 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 mother, Earline Adams; son, Philip Adams III; daughters, Angela and Betsy Adams; sisters, Grace Adams, Audrey Erwin, Mary D. Sauce and Dolores Adams; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Philip Adams Sr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Catherine Lee Fournet

• age 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 20, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Marcel J. Jr. and David A. Fournet; daughters, Lillian Ann Fournet, Catherine F. Wever, Anita Ann Fournet, Renee F. Prejean, Mary Lee F. Trosclair and Ruth Ann F. Sipiorski; sisters, Evelyn L. Gauthier, Neva L. Hebert, Shirley L. Delahoussaye and Sophie L. Leblanc; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Joseph Fournet; and parents, Paul R. and Sophie Thibodaux Lee

Rushing Francis ‘Rush’ Hayden

• age 90, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died at 7:21 p.m. Aug. 19, 2003
• visitation today at University Methodisit Church, 3350 Dalyrmple Dr., Baton Rouge; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Resthaven Garden of Memories Cemetery in Baton Rouge
• survived by his stepson, Joe Waitz of Houma; grandchildren, Joe Waitz Jr., Debbie Ortego, David Waitz, Mary Riviere, John Waitz, Doug Waitz and Michelle Armand; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nellie "Nell" Tauzin Hayden; parents, Stephen R. and Lennie Bradford Hayden
• retired self-employed realtor; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alton Joseph ‘Rook’ Lagrange

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 20, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Modesta Chaisson Lagrange; son, Jerry Lagrange; daughter, Loretta L. Martin; daughter-in-law, Debbie Lagrange; son-in-law, Glenn L. Martin; brother, Claude Lagrange; sister, Joyce Falcon; grandchildren, Monica L. Boudreaux, Kacy Lagrange, Brian P. Martin and Christy M. Gaudet
• preceded in death by his parents, Loney and Aleska Boudreaux Lagrange; and brother, Sam Lagrange
• veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 284; parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church and was retired from Supreme Sugar
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Donald Roy Montero Sr.

• age 75, a resident of Picayune, Miss., died Aug. 19, 2003
• visitation Friday at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cecilia Trahan Montero; sons, Thomas Joseph Montero and Philip John Montero Sr.; daughter, Pamela Montero Toledo; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Thomas Joseph and Bertha Lavillvairess Montero of Donaldsonville; son, Donald R. Montero Jr.; sister, Bertha Montero Whittle; and brothers, Meritt, Clyde, Thomas and Howard Montero
• veteran of World War II and a member of the U. S. Navy
• All Faiths Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 22, 2003

Kenneth John Charpentier Sr.

• age 48, a native of Chauvin and resident of Magee, Miss., died, Aug. 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Judith Charpentier of Magee; mother, Anita Johnson of Lockport; son, Kenneth Charpentier Jr. of Georgia; stepson, James Curtis Floyd of Magee; stepdaughters, Jo Ann Hancock of Mendenhall, Miss., and Angela Hall of Texas; sister, Gwen Buford of St. Gabriel; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Claude Lewis Charpentier; and grandparents, Rebecca and Sarden Lirette and Jean and Elda Dupre Charpentier
• shrimper
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lester Curole Sr.

• age 71, a native of Lockport and resident of Orange Park, Fla., died Aug. 15, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Aug. 19 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Fla., with burial at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Jacksonville
• survived by his wife, Billie Curole; children, Mary Highhouse, Lester John Curole Jr., Christopher Curole, Jim Curle; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Anne Curole
• served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War

Wallace ‘Sonny Boy’ Guidroz Jr.

• age 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 3:17 p.m. Aug. 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Tammy Porter Guidroz of Raceland; sons, Brian Guidroz of Patterson, Wallace Guidroz III of Thibodaux, and Michael Guidroz of New Orleans; daughters, Laura Guidroz, of Thibodaux, Wendolyn Guidroz, and Sunni Guidroz of Raceland; stepdaughter, Tashira Porter of Raceland; sisters, Marion Smith of Raceland, Donna Fay Hadley, and Annette Guidroz of Thibodaux, and Wandalee Guidroz of Lake Charles; brothers, Donald Guidroz, and Benjamin Guidroz both of Raceland; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr., and Nellie Guidroz; brother, Melvin Guidroz Sr., and sister, Joyce Guidroz McDowell
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir; hobbies included cooking and cutting grass
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ernest Pierre Jambon

• age 75, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 21, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lozia Plaisance Jambon; son, John Jambon and wife, Denise; daughter, Yvette J. Ledet and husband, David; brother, Larry Jambon; and grandchildren; Brad Ledet and wife Pam, Tiffany Ledet and husband, James and Gabrielle Jambon and husband Jon
• preceded in death by his parents, Reno and Victoria Pitre Jambon
• enjoyed family get-togethers; created with his hands with woodworking; talented handyman and invented new tools
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marvastine Bell Joseph

• age 63, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Gonzales, died Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Word of Life Christian Center in Darrow; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by her husband, Alvin Joseph Sr.; mother, Katie Bell; children, Reba Dickson, Bonnie Gaignard, Ricky Bell Sr., Tammy Nelson, Alvin Joseph Jr, Katie Brooks Sr., Carla Oliver and Todd Joseph; sons- and daughters-in-law, William Dickson, Henry Gaignard IV, Beverly Bell, Phil Nelson, Tonya Joseph, Mack Brooks Sr., Harvey Oliver and Tamica Joseph; stepchildren, Cynthia Joseph Johnson and Deidra Joseph Octave; sisters, Shirley Williams and Debra Irvin; brothers, Clarence Bell Sr. and Edward Bell; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Albert and Alice Joseph and Oneil and Octave Joseph; 35 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Paul Bell Sr.; brother, Paul Bell Jr.; sister, Augustine Donaldson; nephew, Paul Bell III; and great-grandson, Terry Joseph Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Loretta Ann Serigny

• age 34, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died, Aug. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary Glynn Serigny; brothers, Wayne and Rogers Serigny Jr.; and sisters, Tammy Comardelle, Cindy Trosclair, Mitzi Sassoni and Dodie Serigny
• preceded in death by her father, Rogers Serigny Sr.; and grandparents, Maxime and Elmier Serigny and Douglas and Alice Glynn
• Falgout Funeral Home

Winnie Jean Terrebonne

• age 68, a native of Cut Off and resident of Angleton, Texas, died Aug. 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Georgette Taylor of Angleton; brother-in-law, John William Taylor Sr. of Angleton; sister-in-law, Elsie Terrebonne of Cut Off; and numerous other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard Paul and Florida Danos Terrebonne; and brother, George Joseph Terrebonne Sr.
• enjoyed collecting flowers and angels
• Palms Funeral Home in Angleton

 

AUGUST 23, 2003

James L. McWilliams

• age 71, a native of Florence, Ala., and resident of Gray, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mattie Christine Hendrix McWilliams of Gray; two daughters, Mary Jane McWilliams Galvez of Henderson, Nev., and Rebecca Christine McWilliams Burnett of Gray; two brothers, Ben McWilliams of Wynne, Ark., and Kenneth McWilliams of Hartford, Ala.; four sisters, Evelyn Bailey, Pauline Bergeron of Gray, Mary Fain of Roseburg, Ore., and Nancy Leonard of Olive Branch, Miss.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ben McWilliams and Rebecca Viola Scott McWilliams; one son, James Clifton McWilliams; and one sister, Maudine Epson
• retired machine operator with Liberty Vegetable Oil Company for 39 years

 

AUGUST 24, 2003

no entries posted

 

AUGUST 25, 2003

Earl Joseph Duet

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:39 p.m. Aug. 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Gauthreaux Duet; sons, Wade Duet and wife Andrea of Houma, Todd Duet and wife Sherri of Chackbay and Chad Duet of Houston; brother, Gerald Wewit" Duet of Thibodaux; sisters, Vedelia Biondo, Betty Theriot and Gayle Trent, all of Thibodaux; and grandchildren, Brandon, Trey and Kennedi Duet
• preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Velma Hidalgo Duet; a son, Keith Duet; and brother, Marcel Duet
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Esoline Anselmi Guidry

• age 89, a native of Leeville and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:05 p.m. Aug. 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Norman, Harris Jr. "Tu", and Riley Guidry Sr.; daughters, Rose Rodrigue, Corine Courville and Mary G. Evans; brother, Clayman Anselmi; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harris J. Guidry Sr.; parents, Charles Sr. and Anna Lee Anselmi; son, Vincent Guidry; brothers, Charles Jr., Nolty and Garrison Anselmi; sisters, Dorceline Falgout, Julia Seringy, Hilda Cheramie, and Clayor Rousse; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Stephen L. Guillot

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Aug. 23, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Flore R. Guillot; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen J. and Sheri S. Guillot; daughters and sons-in-law, Gaynel Guillot and Mike Becnel; Dr. Sheila G. and Bob Pitre and Cheryl G. and Gerald Thibodaux; special friend, Lois Ledet; brother, Jerry Guillot; and grandchildren, Ashley Pitre, Alex Becnel, Joshua Becnel and Sydney Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marcel Guillot; father, Claude Guillot; and brothers, Claude Jr. and Huey Guillot
• member of the West Thibodaux Fire Deparment, Thibodaux volunteer Fire Department Board, the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association, Lafourche Parish Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, the Lafourche Parish Cattlaman’s Association, American Sugarcane League, First South Production Credit Board of Directors
• honorary chief of Thibodaux Fire Department; parishioner, eucharistic minister and usher of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; sugarcane farmer and cattleman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dolores ‘Mamma Dolores’ Herbert

• age 79, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of New Orleans, died Aug. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Elouis Jr., Michael and Gary Herbert of New Orleans; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elouis Herbert Sr.; parents, O’Neal and Jenny Skidmore; and son, Ricky Herbert
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Edward ‘Jake’ Howard

• age 82, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houston, Texas, died Aug. 19, 2003
• visitation Wednnesday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Eula Carter of Dallas, Joyce Howard of Houston, Linda Howard of Avondale, Shirley, Victoria and Pamela Howard, all of New Orleans; sons, Richard and Michael Howard of New Orleans, Gerald Howard of Huntsville, Texas, Wilbert Howard of Atlanta, Ga., and Nathaniel Howard of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife, Viola Howard; parents, John and Missy Howard
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Gordon ‘Quinn’ Landry Jr.

• age 56, a resident of Luling, died at 6:35 a.m. Aug. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his wife, Sue V. Landry; son, G. Quentin Landry III; daughter, Lindsey E. Landry; brother, Sidney Landry; and sisters, Kathleen Landry Prentice, Carol Landry Lockhart and Mary Monica Landry
• preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Quentin Sr. and Thelma Simoneaux Landry
• former chairman for an economic development council, a former executive committee chairman and board member of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, a past president and board member of the Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, a past president and board member of the St. Charles Business Association, a past executive board member of Willowdale Country Club, a former treasurer of the Hahnville High School Touchdown Club, a former coach in the St. Charles Parish Recreation Department, a former member of the St. Charles Community Advisory Panel, a participator in the Greater New Orleans Leadership Council and a lifetime member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity; former vice president of Sentinel Financial Services Co. and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Kemple Lovell Sr.

• age 44, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died Aug. 23, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Catholic Cemetery in Dularge
• survived by his mother, Augusta Trosclair Lovell; sons, Arida Lane Lovell and Kemple Paul Lovell Jr.; brothers, Keith and Kevin Lovell; and sisters, Ina Lovell Fitch and Connie Lovell Matthews
• preceded in death by his father, Paul Lovell; and son, Ross James Lovell
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Carol Ann Larpenter Pontiff

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Aug. 23, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her former husband of 20 years, Dan Christopher Pontiff of Houma; a special friend, Billy Albert Sykes; son, Scott Thomas Pontiff and fiance, April Louise Danos; daughter, Michele Reneé Pontiff Winn and husband, Weston James Winn Jr.; brothers, Michael Louis and Kent David Larpenter and wife, Shelia; sister, Lisa Lynn Larpenter Chapman and husband, Allen Christopher Chapman of Houma; grandchildren, Harley Elizabeth Pontiff, Paige Victoria Winn, Mason Tyler Winn, Kalen Kyle Winn and Destiny Faith Pontiff; two nieces and three nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Carroll August and Olga Cecelia Nelson Larpenter
• editorial assistant with Marine Education Textbooks and a school teacher at H.L. Bourgeois High School; member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, was an avid bowler, enjoyed ceramics and reading; involved in Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America and Evergreen band boosters; graduated from Nicholls State University in May 2000 with a social studies major and a 3.4 GPA; persuasive speech contest winner in 1995; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Della L. Robichaux

• age 76, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Aug. 23, 2003
• visitation today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her husband, Lema "T-Mac" Robichaux; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Sharon Robichaux; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine Comeaux, Joetta and Gary Dufrene and Marlene and Dale Vial; brothers Melvin and Roland Lecompte; sisters, Lillian Davis, Eula Cancienne, Helen Duforce, Elma Robichaux and Vernice Ayo; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Eveline Chauvin Lecompte; an brothers, Albert, Herman and Duffy Lecompte; and grandchildren, Kenneth Comeaux and Grace Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; member of the Raceland Senior Citizens
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Eddy Paul Truxillo

• age 41, a native of Westwego and a resident of Gheens, died Aug. 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial at Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Edwin Sr. and Elaine Chiasson Truxillo; one daughter, Ciera Truxillo; and four brothers, Edwin Jr., Steven, Farley and Damian Truxillo
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 26, 2003

Lester Curole Sr.

• age 71, a native of Lockport and a resident of Orange Park, Fla., died Aug. 15, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Aug. 19 at St. Ctherine Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Fla. with burial at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Jacksonville
• survived by his wife, Billie Curole; children, Mary Highhouse, Lester John Curole Jr., Christopher and Jim Curole; brothers, Alcee, Nolan and Guy Curole; sisters, Emeldia Breaux, Pearl Broussard; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene and Constance Curole; and daughter, Carol Anne Curole
• served in the U.S. Marines in the Korean War; one of the founders of Westside Baseball Association, where he coached, umpired and inspired baseball and softball players; helped restore the River House and the Winterbourne in Orange Park; enjoyed camping with his family and the River City Campers and cooking at the Bean Dinners at the Lions Club

 

AUGUST 27, 2003

Emily Bourgeois Ardoin

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:52 p.m. Aug. 25, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Donavan, Cleary, Tommy, Kearney, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy, Sandy and Lane Toups, daughters, Dolores Foreman, Lois Walker, Shillie Sampy, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Kathy Durio; sister, Rosie Cantrelle; 57 grandchildren; and 72 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Ardoin; parents, Allen and Adalia Bourgeois; son, Alvin Toups; daughter, Wanda Toups; brothers, O'Neal, Lorille, Alex, Allen, Paul and Narry Bourgeois; sisters, Aline Blanchard and Jeanne Rebstock; and one great-grandson
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Helen Kavech Frederick

• age 81, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 25, 2003
• graveside memorial service held Thursday at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her son, James "Jimmy" Frederick; daughters, Kathryn "Kitty" Maronge, Jewell "Judy" Trahan, Julia Arceneaux, Cynthia "Cyndi" Frederick and Helen "Jeane" Fox; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• survived by her husband, F.A. "Poochie" Frederick Jr.; parents, William J. and Anne B. Carrol Kavech; brother, Fred Dixon; an infant sister; and grandson, William "Billy" Trahan
• past member of St. Bernadette Auxiliary in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lanson Joseph Hebert Sr.

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:55 p.m. Aug. 25, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Lanson Jr., Jack and Tim Hebert; daughter, Dorothy "Dot" Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte K. Hebert; parents, Ovide and Melanie Gisclair Hebert; brothers, Donation, Lowell, Onzime and Saride Hebert; and sisters, Hazel Cheramie, Viola Vega, Eunice Guidry, Esola Sampe and Zoez Sampey
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW and the American Legion; enjoyed playing cards
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 28, 2003

Alex Joseph Breaux Sr.

• age 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 7:10 p.m. Aug. 27, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Venice Cheramie Breaux; son, Alex Joseph Breaux Jr.; daughter, Barbara Bradberry; brothers, Lawrence and Ernest Breaux; sister, Rosemary Cheramie; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home in Raceland

Leta Joy Dufrene

• age 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:07 a.m. Aug. 27, 2003
• visitation Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her brothers, Raymond, Wilmer, Lloyd and Willis Dufrene; and sisters, Alma Sevin and Loretta Landry
• preceded in death by her parents, Maloney and Clementine Matherne Dufrene; brothers, Murphy and Alvin J. Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rose Billiot Plaisance

• age 58, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26, 2003
• visitation Friday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Landa Plaisance; sons, Leon and Shane Plaisance and Lonnie Billiot; daughter, Ida Plaisance; brothers, Sidney, Hecton, Walton, Antoine "Tony," Raymond "Noco," Louis and Kurt Billiot and Kevin and Kelly LeBlanc; sisters, Ramona Marocco, Louvenia Folse, Lorina Molaison, Neva Alligood, Laura Oliver and Christine LeBlanc; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Alice Dardar Billiot; and son, Joey Plaisance
• member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; hobbies were flower gardening and making quilts
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

AUGUST 29, 2003

O’Neal Joseph ‘Hook’ Babin

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:36 p.m. Aug. 27, 2003
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his former wife, Darlene Ann Pitre of Houma; daughter, Jennie Babin of Houma; stepsons, James Donellan and Justin "Little Buddy" Pitre of Houma; sister, Ernestine Babin Triche; and a special friend and caregiver, Kirk Pitre
• preceded in death his parents, Ovide and Leola Cadiere Babin
• member of the NRA; enjoyed hunting and fishing; enjoyed his family; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kevin David Blanchard

• age 23, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:40 a.m. Aug. 26, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by his parents, David "Red" Joseph Sr. and Judy Pitre Blanchard; sisters, Christine "Tine" B. Daigle and Tammy M. Blanchard; and grandmother, Marie Acosta Blanchard Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Annette and Alfred Pitre and Lionel Blanchard; step-grandmother, Delsay Pitre; and brother, David J. Blanchard Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Fortunate C. Champagne

• age 90, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Paradis, died at 5:52 a.m. Aug. 29, 2003
• mass of burial held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Allan and Russell Dufrene; half-brothers, Steve, Joseph and Charles Nuccio; sister, Catherine; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Dufrene; second husband, Milton Champagne; parents, Eugene and Lena Macaluso Christen; adoptive parents, George and Cathryn Dugas; son, Gerald Dufrene; brothers, Wilbur Dugas and Eugene Christen; sister, Mary Behre; and granddaughter, Charmaine Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Cleonise C. Collins

• age 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 a.m. Aug. 26, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Golden Meadow Baptist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughter, Diane Collins Dubois; brother, Johnny Curole; sister, Rita Boudoin; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine P. Collins; parents, Gracien and Lucille Lefort Curole; son, Calvin A. Collins; and brother, Hector Curole
• Samart Funeral Home

Lois King Day Powell

• age 80, a native of Columbia, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 p.m. Aug. 27, 2003
• visitation at First Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service held today at the church; graveside service held Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, Miss.
• survived by her husband, Fred Powell; sons, Harris Jr.a nd Michael Day; stepson, J.W. Powell; daughter, Hedy Day Breakfield; stepdaughters, Barbara Powell Freeman and Charlotte Powell Sibley; sister, Iris King Powell; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harris Day Sr.; parents, Oliver and Maybell Goldman King; brother, Lloyd King; and sister, Fairy King Smith
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

F. E. Thibodaux

• age 78, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 28, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Florence Caillouet Thibodaux; sons, Gene Thibodaux and wife Janet; Eustis Thibodaux and wife Claudette, Earl Thibodaux and wife Ann and Jimmy Thibodaux; daughters, Brenda T. Arceneaux and husband Steven and Denise T. Boudreaux and husband, Mark Boudreaux, and Suzette Thibodaux; brother, Roy Thibodaux, sister, Louise Guillot Boudreaux; grandchildren, Ryan, Ben and April Arceneaux; Heather, Travis, Amy and Julie Thibodaux, Joseph and Alicia Boudreaux, Allison Thibodaux LeBeouf and Justin Thibodaux; and great-grandchild, Libby Belanger
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. and Felicie Boudreaux Thibodeaux and Eustis and Alice Thibodeaux Guillot; daughter, Florence Thibodaux; brothers, Lester, Wally, Walter "Bootsie" and Abbott Thibodeaux; sister, Jeanne Guillot Wurzlow; and granddaughter, Michelle Arceneaux
• World War II veteran and a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals; 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Virgie Leonard Faucheux Whipple

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:45 a.m. Aug. 28, 2003
• visitation Saturday 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, Wayland Whipple; son, Darren Faucheux; daughters, Norma and Lynne Duet, Rose Lee and Faith Serigny; stepsons, Wayland Jr., Daniel and John Whipple; stepdaughters, Melva Pierce, Suzette and Mary Whipple; and brothers, Merlin, Arnold "Paul" and Gerard Leonard; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Faucheux; parents, Wilbert Joseph and Louvenia Dugas Leonard; stepson, David Whipple; and sister, Alice Bergeron
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a member of Ladies of LaSalette, the Krewe of Nereids and the Tamed Kittens Bowling League. She was a Girl Scout leader for 27 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 30, 2003

Marcel Clay Sr.

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral services today at the funeral home, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by his wife, Brenda Mitchel Clay; his mother, Eva Celestin Clay; one son, Marcel Clay Jr.; two brothers, Jerome Matthews and Keith Calvin Clay; and four sisters, Lynn, Connie, Annette and Amy Clay
• preceded in death by his father, Austin Francis Clay Jr.; his grandparents, Ruby and Austin Francis Clay Sr. and Daniel Webster Celestin and Josephine Williams Celestin; one brother, Bruce Clay; and one sister, Edith Clay
• self-employed janitor; Baptist

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Anna Rita McKanna

• age 84, a native of Detroit and resident of Lockport, died 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus Chapel in Lockport; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Mary McIntosh of Crystal Lake, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Murphy McKanna; one brother, Francis Joseph McKanna; and three sisters, Sarah McKanna, Catherine Herpolsheimer and Agnes Amluken
• professed her vows in 1935 and was Foundress of the Dominican Contemplative Sisters

Cecile Dupre Ledet

• age 90, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 9:48 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Gerald J. Dupre and wife, Olivia, of Montegut; one daughter, Beverly Rodrigue and husband, Al, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, Eura Dupre; five sisters, Lucille Thibodaux and husband, Gillis, Shirley Levron and husband, Elias, Eunice Dupre, Rose Mae Bourg and husband, George, and Joyce Ledet and husband, Louby; six grandchildren, Debra Ann Dupre of Montegut, Gwendolyn Duncan and husband, Tommy of League City, Texas, Lori Breaux and husband, Kenneth of Bourg, Shane, Naru Sr. and Laird Rodrigue of Pointe-aux-Chenes; seven great-grandchildren, Benjy "Ben", Kendra and Dustin "D.J." Domangue of Houma, Joey Bergeron and wife, Valire, and Joshua Bergeron, all of League City, and Naru Jr. and Allen Rodrigue, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two great-great-grandchildren, Baily Domangue of Houma and Taylor Bergeron of League City
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbert J. Dupre; her second husband, Louis A. Ledet Sr. "Beauty"; her parents, Filmore and Alicidie Levron Dupre; one great-grandchild, Jonathan Domangue; three brothers, Wilsey, Ives and Druis Dupre Sr.; and three sisters, Cedonia Dupre, Verna Naquin and Anna Mae Thibodaux
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Lady’s Altar Society; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Beau Charles Tedesco, M.D.

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Dr. Victor E. Tedesco III, M.D., and Madelyn Boudreaux Tedesco of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Henry (Osie) Boudreaux of Raceland; two brothers, Dr. Victor "Teddy" Tedesco IV, M.D., and wife, Sonya, and Roy Tedesco of New Orleans; two sisters, Dr. Laureen Tedesco, Ph.D., of Greenville, N.C., and Valerie Shaw and husband, Danny Shaw of Houma; and his two cats, Sue Ellen and Consuella
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Boudreaux, Dr. Victor E. Tedesco II and Grace Frost Tedesco
• medical doctor for Thibodaux Regional and Physician’s Speciality Hospital in Houma; 1989 graduate of Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Art, a 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University, a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology; avid organic gardener, an expert in saltwater aquariums and was a dedicated physician; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mark Etienne Waguespack Jr.

• age 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Patricia Grant Waguespack of Houma; his fiance, Dennise Dietrich of Houma; three daughters, Kelly Waguespack, Jessica Waguespack Duthu and husband, Anthony Jr. of Schriever and Michael Waguespack of Thibodaux; two sisters, Claire Fenton of Houma and Beth Simon of California; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Mark Etienne Waguespack Sr.
• welder for Global Industries and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and National Rifle Association; U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War

 

AUGUST 31, 2003

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