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

JANUARY 1, 2004

Oscar James ‘Coo’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 30, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edith Theriot Boudreaux; sons, Oscar "Boogie" Jr., Michael, Daniel "Stompa", Arthur, Wayne "Hot Dog" and Neal Boudreaux; daughters, Lydia Sanchez and Susan Palermo; sister, Rosemary Hamm; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Lydia Delaune Boudreaux; daughter, Karen Boudreaux; brothers, Charles A. and Fredrick Boudreaux
• second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II where he was a P.O.W.
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Albert Peter Hebert Sr.

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:47 p.m. Dec. 30, 2003
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virginia Navarre Hebert of Houma; sons, Albert "Jay" Hebert Jr. of Houma; daughters, Connie Hebert, Pam Hebert Cobb, Rachel Hebert Dupre, Tana Hebert Theriot, Karen Hebert Boudoin, Tina Hebert LeBouef and Stacey Hebert Luna; brothers, Charley Hebert, Huey "Billy" Hebert Sr. and Cleo Hebert; sisters, Bessie Hebert Crochet, Marie Hebert Dupre and Cecile Hebert LeBouef; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, LuDovic Sr. and Cecile Carlos Hebert; brothers, Edward "T-John," Berwick, Jimmie, Morris, LuDovic Jr., Walter, LeRoy and Freddie Hebert; and sister, Angelina Hebert LeBouef
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sylvia Clement Landry

• age 76, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 6:10 p.m. Dec. 30, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Altona nd Linda Landry, Malcom and Judy Landry and Jeffery and Robin Landry; brother, Louis Clement; sisters, Lena Benoit and Lilly Mae Percle; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Landry; and parents, Armand and Annette Chiasson Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

George R. Lopez Sr.

• native of Honduras and resident of Covington, died Dec. 23, 2003
• religious service was held Tuesday at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington; burial was at Pinecrest Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Thelma Tate Lopez; sons, George R. Jr., John C. and Michael M. Lopez; daughter, Karen L. Chaput; sister, Ida L. Michelet; and grandchildren, Meghan and Nathan Lopez
• preceded in death by his son, Thomas T. Lopez
• veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II and received the rank of sergeant; became a U.S. citizen in 1944 while serving in the Army; received his master’s degree in business from Tulane University; worked for Delta Petroleum Company for 37 years and was a vice president when he retired
• E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Kate F. Luquette

• age 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, died at 4:40 a.m. Dec. 31, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Catherine L. Hebert of Raceland and Linda L. Wells of Monroe; brothers, Ned Fremin of San Antonio, Texas; Earl Fremin of California, Paul and Lionel Fremin, both of Thibodaux; sisters, Jerry Tamborella of Metairie, Ruth Theriault of California and Mary Alice Waguespack of Schriever; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile Luquette; parents, Earl and Lynda Portier Fremin; brothers, Talver, Joseph Lloyd and Herman Fremin; and sisters, Olga Champagne, Marcelle Juneau and Delta Hebert
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Aline Chiasson Richard

• age 88, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 31, 2003
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Constance Lasseigne; sister, Alice Marks; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Steven E. Richard; parents, Arthur Sr. and Henrietta Andras Chiasson; brothers, Arthur Jr., Henry, Raul, Camille, Noah and Paul Chiasson; sisters, Henrietta Mahler, Amy Legendre and Estell Marcel
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Linda Touchet Thomassie

• age 59, a native of Abbeville and resident of Gheens, died Dec. 29, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her stepsons, Leo Jr., Glenn A. and Frank A. Thomassie; stepdaughters, Sandra T. Cole, Merita T. Loupe, Debra T. Henderson, Leona T. Adams and Cindy T. Giluso; brother, Joseph B. Touchet; sisters, Sandra T. Trim, Margaret Richard and Rosa Mae Hickman; 22 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo A. Thomassie Sr.; parents, John Henry and Lumina Vice Touchet; one step-grandchild; sisters, Delores Touchet, Joyce Touchet and Mabel Touchet
• member of Golden Meadow Womens Auxiliary Fire Department and the Leeville Womens Auxiliary Fire Department
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JANUARY 2, 2004

Ricky ‘Slick’ Bell Brown

• age 50, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Dec. 27, 2003
• religious service held Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Brown of Baton Rouge; sons, Rico, Claiborne and Joseph Brown, all of Baton Rouge; daughter, Rickyel Brown of Baton Rouge; brothers, Roy Bernard of Belle Rose, David Brown of Gonzales and Earl Brown of New Orleans; sisters, Carrie Dixon of Marrero, Joann Landry and Betty Williams of Donaldsonville and Mary Bell Landry of Belle Rose
• preceded in death by his parents, Emma and James "Buster" Brown; brother, George Brown; and sister, Mary Bell Landry
• member of Rose Hill Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Rose Mary Whipple Duplantis

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 4:44 p.m. Dec. 31, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 48 years, J.G. Duplantis Jr.; brother, Eugene Joseph Whipple; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Ann and Francis Rodrigue, Ellen Faith and Kevin Pontiff; sons and daughter-in-law, Timothy Paul and Stephanie Duplantis, Michael Joseph, Patrick John and Glenn Thomas Duplantis; grandchildren, Sara, Eric, John and Greg Rodrigue, Jennifer Matthew and Joshua Duplantis, Kayla, Amy and Lauren Pontiff
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Mitchell Whipple and Rosie May Rhodes; sisters, Maybelle Whipple and Sue Whipple Meranta; maternal grandparents, Gilbert Rhodes and Julia Guidry; and paternal grandparents, Walter Whipple and Saraline Falgout
• enjoyed gardening and was known for her love of flowers; past member of the Krewe of Cleopatra Carnival Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rooks Joseph Falterman

• age 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 2003
• visitation Monday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia Oncale Falterman; son, Mark Steven Falterman; daughters, Bonnie Falterman Swiler, Peggy Falterman Plakotos and Mary Elizabeth Falterman Shaver; and brother, Lester Falterman of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Seldon and Louise Blanchard Falterman; brother, Douglas Falterman; sisters, Nemie Falterman, Bessie Walsh and Annie Small; grandchildren, Melissa Brown, Kathryn Swiler, Matthew Swiler, Doria Plakotos, Alyson Mira and Sarah Shaver; and great-grandchildren, Sven, Lauren, Ryan, Austin, Otiro and Caramia
• retired salesman for Sunshine Biscuit Company; active member of St. John in Thibodaux and was recognized for his service by Bishop Warren Boudreaux with a special award
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Antionette ‘Toni’ Johnson

• age 51, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Dec. 28, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and Saturday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Abend; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence Johnson of New Iberia; daughters, Trina Rodrigue of Belle Rose, Trinette Richard and Kizzy Southall, both of Donaldsonville; son, William Southall; sister, Debra Foster of Darrow; brother, the Rev. Dequiency Foster of Paincourtville; adopted brother, Andrew Madison Sr. of Florida; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Foster and Vivian Coleman; daughter, Annette Southall; and brothers, Rodney, Floyd and William Foster
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Kate F. Luquette

• age 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, died at 4:40 a.m. Dec. 31, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Catherine L. Hebert of Raceland and Linda L. Wells of Monroe; brothers, Ned Fremin of San Antonio, Texas; Earl Fremin of California, Paul and Lionel Fremin, both of Thibodaux; sisters, Jerry Tamborella of Metairie, Ruth Theriault of California and Mary Alice Waguespack of Schriever; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile Luquette; parents, Earl and Lynda Portier Fremin; daughter, Dorothy Luquette; brothers, Talver, Joseph Lloyd and Herman Fremin; and sisters, Olga Champagne, Marcelle Juneau and Delta Hebert
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Loyman Joseph Orgeron

• age 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose died at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 1, 2004
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Ruby Cheramie; daughters, Anna Maria Adams and Kelly Salario; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Louise Savoie Orgeron; parents, Roosevelt and Alice Barrios Orgeron; and sister, Thelma Galjour
• U. S. Marine veteran of World War II; enjoyed gardening
• Samart Funeral Home

Marlin Elijah Robertson

• infant, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died Dec. 31. 2003
• graveside service held today at Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Railyn Robertson and Mark Anthony Duncan Jr. of Baton Rouge; grandparents, Glen and Roslyn Dogan Trautwein, Barbara Johnson and Dorothy Duncan, all of Baton Rouge; Raymond and Penny Robertson of Houma; and great-grandparents, Oliver Brown and Geneva Smith of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Mark Anthony Duncan Sr.
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Hubert J. ‘Hube’ Theriot

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:10 p.m. Dec. 31, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Bella Mae Danos Theriot; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda Theriot of Baton Rouge; Dennis and Sally Theriot of Harvey and Jerry and Lynn Theriot of Larose; grandchildren, Andre, Jason, Jay, Jarod, Jeremy and Megan Theriot and Tracy Carver; and great-grandchild, Charlotte Theriot
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Marie Terrebonne Theriot; brothers, Lucien Jr., Gilmay, Ernest, Joseph and Wildrow Theriot; and sisters, Donita Bourg and Mosella Valance
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society; U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW; former scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 390; enjoyed rabbit hunting and being with his family
• Falgout Funeral Home

Georgina Billiot Verdin

• age 83, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 29, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Pointe-aux-chenes Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chenes, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her sons, Oneal, Jeffery, Cherry, Sidney, Alton, Jerry and Perry Verdin; daughters, Marina Serigny, Yvonne Billiot, Martha Dardar and Vorina Roussell; 66 grandchildren; 125 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Verdin; second husband, Calliste Verdin; parents, George and Valentine Dardar Billiot; son, Michael Verdin; brother, David Billiot; sisters, Elizabeth Billiot, Genevieve Dardar and Melanie Billiot; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 3, 2004

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JANUARY 4, 2004

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JANUARY 5, 2004

Esther Marie Guise Bates

• age 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Jan. 2, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her husband, Sam E. Bates; son, David Hinze Jr.; daughters, Peggy Fitch, Billie Jo Currier and Judy Hanzik; sisters, Eva Ratcliff, Rita Dunn and Janet Ergeron; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Joseph Sr. and Lorenza Marie Guise Lirette; brothers, Jimmy, Iris, Levis, Leon, Emile Jr. and Milton Lirette; sisters, Urilda, Rose and Darlene Lirette and Irene Lambos; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jeffery Dufrene Jr.

• age 62, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 1, 2004
• religious service was held today at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche, with burial at Sunset Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Bernard Dufrene; mother, Lena Hogan Dufrene; son, Clark Wayne Dufrene; daughters, Jael D. Comardelle and Nicole Faye Dufrene; sisters, Peggy D. Dufrene, Janice D. Walls and Dorcas D. Frickey; six grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Jeffery Antoine Dufrene Sr.
• parishioner of the Community Assembly of God Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dr. Anna Magdeline ‘Dr. Anna’ Costanza Plauché, M. D.

• age 81, a native of Independence, and resident of Montegut, died at 3:10 p.m., Jan. 2, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, John Jr. of Ponchatoula, Anthony and Julius Plauché, both of Houma; daughters, Virginia Langland of Maringouin, Ann Lirette of Houma and Bernadette Irvine of Montegut; sister, Theresa Giafagleone of Metairie; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John B. Plauché; and parents, Anthony and Mary Costanza
• retired physician after 50 years, and a member of the Montegut Lions and Lioness Club; entered LSU School of Medicine at age 19 where she graduated second in her class in 1944; an instructor at the LSU Medical School for several years
• first woman physician to practice in Terrebonne Parish and was honored as Terrebonne Parish Woman of the Year twice; practiced medicine at first with her husband, Dr. John B. Plauché; worked together from 1949 until his death in 1971 in Montegut and Chauvin; after his death, she continued her practice in Montegut and Chauvin, moving for a brief period to Houma; returned to finish her days in medicine at her Chauvin clinic; after the death of her husband, her clinic was operated entirely by women
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Ann Navarre Price

• age 62, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 45 years, Ivy Price Sr.; son, Ivy Price Jr. of Chauvin; daughters, Judy Duchette of Houma and Sandy Dufrene of Larose; sisters, Agnes Rodrigue, Ida Max, Florence Peltier, Theresa Fontana and Mary Lee Guidry; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Orelia Boudreaux Navarre
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home

Ja’Shon Worley

• age 3 months, a resident of Paincourtville, died Dec. 29, 2003
• graveside service was held Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Bertrandville
• survived by his parents, Barry and Chantelle Worley; brothers, DeShion, JaQuan and LaJuan Adams; sister, Tajuana Adams; maternal grandmother, Loretta Rodgers; maternal step-grandfather, Felix Thomas; paternal grandmother, Geraldine Worley; paternal step-grandfather, Richard Lemon
• preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Clarence Johnson Jr.; and maternal grandfather, Leroy Holmes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

 

JANUARY 6, 2004

Velma Dillinger Barrilleaux

• age 80, a native of Carbondale, Ill., and resident of Larose, died at 11:56 p.m. Jan. 3, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her beloved husband, Arthur "Pip" Barrilleaux; loving daughter, Susan B. Eymard; brother, Robert Dillinger of Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Allison Eymard of Redlands, Calif., Jennifer E. and Joe Sanchez of Larose and Celeste E. and Nathanial Neigel of Houma; and great-grandchildren, Dillon, Kaitlyn and Taylor Eymard, Emily and Matthew Sanchez and Jonas Neigel
• preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Lena Henry Dillinger; son, James "Jimmy" Barrilleaux; brother, John Henry Dillinger; and sisters, Irene D. Parker and Louise D. Wheeler
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Marie Louise Gouaux Harang

• age 79, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:45 p.m. Jan. 5, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Donald Francis Harang Jr.; daughters, Marie Louise H. Sanders, Ann H. Provis, Mary H. Beattie, Joan H. Tessero and Mona H. Ragusa; brother, Louis P. Gouaux; grandchildren, Renee and Donald "Beau" F. Harang III, Kelsey and Graham "Trey" G. Provis III, Carolyn and Laura Beattie, Jonathan, Gary Jr. and Elise Tessero, Christopher Jr. and Aaron Ragusa; and great-grandchild, Hayley Provis
• preceded in death by her husband, Donald Francis Harang; parents, Dr. Francois T. Gouaux and Louise Mathilde Gouaux; son, Robert "Jim" James Harang; and brothers, Dr. Frank T. Gouaux Jr., Eugene G. Gouaux and Milton J. Gouaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; retired educator who dedicated her life to her family and to education; graduate of Ursuline Academy High School and Dominican College in New Orleans; in 1976, she received her Master of Education degree from Nicholls State University at the age of 50; for 27 years, she was a teacher in Lafourche Parish at Larose High School, Lockport High School, Holy Savior Central High School, Central Lafourche High School and Nicholls State University; also taught adult education at Central Lafourche High School and was the director of the tutoring program at Nicholls State University; member of the Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society, VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Lockport, Phi Delta Kappa and Alpha Delta Kappa honorary educational societies; also a special agent for Prudential Insurance Company for 21 years, specializing in business and estate insurance
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Venecia Hodge Martin

• age 97, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:35 a.m. Jan. 5, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Herman, Theodore Jr. and Terry Martin; daughter, Judy Martin Sanders; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Theodore J. Martin Sr.; parents, John and Ophelia Douchet Martin Sr.; son, Natilas "Polute" Martin; daughter, Hazel Martin; brothers, John Jr. and Francois Hodge; and sisters, Alidoria Hodge Boudreaux, Margaret Hodge Lee, Mary Hodge Martin, Notalia Hodge Borne and Emma Hodge Cheramie
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Marie ‘T-Marie’ Navarre Rodrigue

• age 92, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 5, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Shirley R. and Clifton "Sonny" Benoit; daughter-in-law, Vida Martinez Rodrigue; grandchildren, Bryan and Kim Waguespack Benoit and Brad and Melinda Bergeron Benoit; and great-grandchildren, Cody, Alanna and Philip Benoit
• preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Joseph Rodrigue; parents, Louis Auremiel Navarre and Marie Elie Aurilie Clement; and sister, Elie Navarre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 7, 2004

Essie J. Benoit Sr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:39 p.m. Jan. 6, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Albertine Clement Benoit; sons, Essie J. Benoit Jr. of Chauvin, Benedict P. Benoit of Houma and Joey A. Benoit of Mississippi; daughters, Betty Prosperie and Judy McClure of Houma; sisters, Dorina Dupuis and Alirina Scott; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Gautreaux Benoit; son, Joe Alvin Benoit; daughter, Heddy Ann Benoit; brothers, Virgis Sr., Alvin and Adam Benoit; and sisters, Viola Guidry and Theresa Benoit
• Catholic and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Gertrude Marie Bourgeois

• age 91, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 6, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her nephews, Warren H. Bourgeois Jr. of Tampa, Fla., David A. Bourgeois Sr. and Louis Vernon Bourgois Jr. of Houma; nieces, Verna B. Boudreaux of Houston and Bonnie Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and eight great-nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. and Gertrude Legendre Bourgeois; brothers, Warren H. Sr., Donald, Marion and Louis Vernon Bourgeois Sr.
• retired school teacher with Terrebonne Parish; member of the Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lovincy ‘Telo’ Chiasson

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:45 a.m. Jan. 6, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Patricia "Pat" Leonard, Diane Dawson, Janice Chiasson and Elaine Daigle; brother, Leroy Chiasson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Vorina Boudreaux Chiasson; parents, Henry and Celeste Adams Chiasson; brothers, Dave, Wilson and Preston Chiasson; and sisters, Agnes Traigle and Lovina Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edward Combel Sr.

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Grand Isle, died at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 4, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home; the body was cremated
• survived by his wife, Nora Combel; sons, Edward Roger Combel Jr., Travis Lane Combel, Jonathan Thomas Combel and Tracey Lynn Combel; brother, Theron Combel; sisters, Deborah Jerreau, Gwen Kellogg and Florence Allen; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Theron and Florence Lose Combel; and daughter, Christine Florence Combel
• member of Boilermaker Local No. 37 of New Orleans
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ronald J. Gisclair

• age 54, a native of Galliano and resident of Slidell, died Jan. 3, 2004
• funeral service was held Tuesday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Slidell, with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Adam Gisclair of Slidell; parents, Allen and Levinia "Mia" Gisclair of Galliano; sons, Carlos Gisclair of Larose, Cody Gisclair of Golden Meadow and Chris Adam of Slidell; daughter, Phebe G. Dardar of Galliano; sisters, Carol Lafont, Donna Lee of Galliano and Sandy Vedros of Larose; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his sister, Patricia G. Borne

Marie Louise Gouaux Harang

• age 79, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:45 p.m. Jan. 5, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Donald Francis Harang Jr.; daughters, Marie Louise H. Sanders, Ann H. Provis, Mary H. Beattie, Joan H. Tessero and Mona H. Ragusa; brother, Louis P. Gouaux; grandchildren, Renee and Donald "Beau" F. Harang III, Kelsey and Graham "Trey" G. Provis III, Carolyn and Laura Beattie, Jonathan, Gary Jr. and Elise Tessero, Christopher Jr. and Aaron Ragusa; and great-grandchild, Hayley Provis
• preceded in death by her husband, Donald Francis Harang; parents, Dr. Francois T. Gouaux and Louise Mathilde Gouaux; son, Robert "Jim" James Harang; and brothers, Dr. Frank T. Gouaux Jr., Eugene G. Gouaux and Milton J. Gouaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; retired educator who dedicated her life to her family and to education; graduate of Ursuline Academy High School and Dominican College in New Orleans; in 1976, she received her Master of Education degree from Nicholls State University at the age of 50; for 27 years, she was a teacher in Lafourche Parish at Larose High School, Lockport High School, Holy Savior Central High School, Central Lafourche High School and Nicholls State University; also taught adult education at Central Lafourche High School and was the director of the tutoring program at Nicholls State University; member of the Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society, VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Lockport, Phi Delta Kappa and Alpha Delta Kappa honorary educational societies; also a special agent for Prudential Insurance Company for 21 years, specializing in business and estate insurance
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Ivy Anthony ‘Shorty’ Hebert

• age 86, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Jan. 6, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey Thibodeaux Hebert; son, Richard Hebert; daughters, Patty H. Hitt, Karen H. McDonald, Cindy H. Tracy and Kim Hebert; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Alicia Trahan Hebert; brother, Otis Hebert; and sisters, Josie and Violita Blanchard
• retired roustabout pusher with Texaco; U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; lifetime member of VFW Post 4752 of Dulac and an avid fisherman and trawler
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Raymond Lovette Holland

• age 59, a native of McDavid, Fla., and resident of Lockport, died at 1:54 a.m. Jan. 6, 2004
• visitation Thursday at First Baptist Church of Lockport; religious service held at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Jeannie Cochran Holland; mother, Minnie Holland; son, Henry "Hank" Holland; stepsons, Leslie Godwin of Belle Plaine, Kan., and Krestan Wyckoff of Labadieville; stepdaughter, Nancy Middendoff of Lincoln, Neb.; brothers, William and Roger Holland; sisters, Elberta Kelly, Gail Smith and Edna Cerny; two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchidren
• preceded in death by his parents, William Burson Holland; sons, Raymond Holland Jr.; and sister, Betty Holland
• active in community affairs and was a member of the Lockport Bayouside Park Commission and Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission; retired employee of Chevron Oil Company
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Virgie H. Tabor

• age 67, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Jan. 6, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Joseph R. Tabor; son, Ricky Tabor; daughters, Ruby, Elaine, Anna and Amy Tabor; brothers, Sam and Norris Hebert; sisters, Rosemary Pitre, Margie Delatte, Thelma Hebert, Cecile Benoit, Susan Tabor and Barbara Benoit; and grandchildren, Shannah and Korey Ordoyne and Randy and Sandy Tabor
• preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Florence Tabor Hebert; and son, Randy Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Marie Fields Thibodaux

• age 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:47 a.m. Jan. 6., 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Roland Thibodaux Sr.; sons, Joseph, Jerry, Ronald, Jeffery, Terry and Edgar Thibodaux; daughters, Betty LeBlanc, Sandra Blanchard, Debra Burke, Mary Landry, Michelle Adams, Sue Cressione, Babette Naquin, Cheryl Thibodaux and Lelia Albert; brothers, Harry, Johnny and Emile Fields; sisters, Velma Duet, Audrey Rupp and Joyce Traigle; 37 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchldren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward A. and Lelia Roger Fields; son, Roland Thibodaux Jr.; brother, Edward J. Fields; sister, Maryann Fields; grandchildren, Farron Burke, Katlen and Baby Thibodaux; and great-grandson, Drake Taylor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JANUARY 8, 2004

Samuel Joseph Johnson Jr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 2, 2004
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, and Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; wake service held Friday at Moses Baptist Church; funeral service held Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church; burial at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Gertie Mae Rhodes Johnson of Thibodaux; daughters, Gloria Johnson Butler of Thibodaux, Kathleen Johnson Simon of Houston, Texas, and Beryl Johnson Bailey of Lakeland, Florida; sons, Warren J. Johnson, Samuel J. Johnson III, and Glen Flakes all of Thibodaux; brothers, Oscar Johnson Sr., and Joseph Johnson of Thibodaux, and Beverly Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph Sr. and Sylvia Folse Johnson; daughters, Barbara Johnson Knight and Carol Johnson Winston; son, Reginald L. Braud; sisters, Lula Johnson Venible, and Charelett Johnson Rounds; brothers, Wilson, Richard, Westly, Lloyd and Raymond Johnson; and one granddaughter
• member of Calvary United Methodist Church; United States Army World War II veteran; member of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge #15 of Thibodaux, a member of Raymond Stafford American Legion Post #513 of Thibodaux, a member of VFW Post 5097, a member of NAACP, past member of Rainbow Club and Pleasure Seekers Club
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Esther Mary Loupe

• age 79, a native of Milwaukee, Wis., and resident of Albany, died Jan. 4, 2004
• memorial service held Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Loupe and Steven Allan Bowman of Albany; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jill Loupe of Houma, John Loupe of Metairie and Richard Loupe of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Rosalya Pokora Bartnikowski; and brothers, Stanley, Walter, Leonard, Casmire and Chester Bartnikowski
• Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home

Pauline Anderson Powell

• age 81, a native of Lumberton, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. Jan. 6, 2004
• visitation Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her son, Robert William Powell of Lafayette; daughters, Rita Wilson of Spring, Texas, Reba Burrose of Cut Off and Becky Andrus of Houma; brother, Billy Ray Anderson of Lumberton, Miss.; sister, Bertie Mills of Angie; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Powell; parents, Robert L. Sr. and Lona Mae Burt Anderson; brothers, Nevel, G.W., Robert and Harvey Anderson; and sisters, Katie Beach and Nola Ward
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marie ‘T-Marie’ Navarre Rodrigue

• age 92, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 5, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley R. and Clifton "Sonny" Benoit; daughter-in-law, Vida Martinez Rodrigue; grandchildren, Bryan and Kim Waguespack Benoit and Brad and Melinda Bergeron Benoit; and great-grandchildren, Cody, Alanna and Philip Benoit
• preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Joseph Rodrigue; parents, Louis Auremiel and Marie Elie Aurilie Clement Navarre; brother, Russell J. Rodrigue; and sister, Elie Navarre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 9, 2004

Carlo J. Bilello Jr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:10 a.m. Jan. 9, 2004
• visitation Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathdral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Joyce LeBoeuf Bilello; son, Craig Bilello; daughters, Debbie Hudson and Gwen McMillan; brothers, Victor and Michael Bilello; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary St. Angelo Bilello; brothers, Vincent, Phillip, Anthony, Angelo and Joseph Bilello; and sisters, Nora Faucheaux and Josephine Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Louis ‘Koo’ Carcisse

• age 74, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 5, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Nelson Chapel AME Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandy Butler Carcisse of Napoleonville; daughters, Brenda Carcisse of New Orleans, Barbara Casey and Jo Ann Square of Thibodaux; sons, Roland and Johnny Carcisse, both of Thibodaux; stepsons, Ashley and Steve Butler of Napoleonville; brother, James Carcisse Jr. of Napoleonville; sister, Leotha Wiggins of Napoleonville; 23 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy Mae Carcisse; parents, Leona and James Carcisse Sr.; sons, Ronald Carcisse and Larry Lewis; brother, Sam Carcisse; sisters, Dora and Mandy Smith and Theresa Sanders
• retired farm laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Russell Joseph Gros

• age 77, a native of Labadieville and resident of Gray, died at 6:08 p.m. Jan. 8, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Russell A. and Beverly Gros of Gray; brothers, Edmond and Jerry Gros; sisters, Mary Ann Torres and Janet G. Zeringue; grandchildren, Sherry Whitney, Heidi Dugan, Chad Gros, Brandi Blanchard and Ashley Gros; great-grandchildren, Brianna Whitney, Chandler Whitney and James Dugan III; and 15 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his first wife, Gabrielle Srenisjek Gros; second wife, Zenobia Trosclair Gros; parents, Joseph Rene and Aline Thibodaux Gros; brothers, Emanual and Carroll Gros; and sisters, Elma and Catherine Gros
• retired postal service worker; U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 31 and the St. Louis Usher Society
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Keith Anthony Matherne

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 6, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his mother, Earline Breaux Matherne; son, Kayne Matherne; daughters, Ami and Jessica Matherne; brothers, Reid J. and Freddie J. Matherne; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Freddie Clement Matherne
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and a U. S. Navy veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home

Fay K. Richard

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:40 p.m. Jan. 8, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Edward P. Richard Jr., Daniel J. and Linda Richard, Russell G. and Cathy Richard; daughter, Brenda Gautreaux; sisters, Irene Waguespack, Marguerite Zeringue and Louella Richard; grandchildren, Daniel Richard Jr., Celeste Griffin, Jessica Richard, Angela Blanchard, Stacy and Eric Richard, Ronald Jr., Aimee and Alyssa Gautreaux; step-grandchildren, Aimee Grafton and Nicole McKenzie; and great-grandchildren, Mathew Griffin and Zachary Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. "Bobby" Richard Sr.; parents, Demet Sr. and Adele Toups Knobloch; son-in-law, Ronald Gautreaux Sr.; daughter-in-law, Joyce Aysenne Richard; and brothers, Demet Jr., Denis Sr. and Milton Knobloch
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, a member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Raceland Fire Dept. Company 3; active in many church activities and was president of the St. Charles Ladies Altar Society for the past 30 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Idell Wilson Winslow

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Mark Congregational Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her daughter, Tammie Winslow Reed of Thibodaux; son, Lawrence Winslow III of Fall River, Massachusetts; sisters, Virgena "Jean" Antoine of Gray, and Cheryl Cole of Thibodaux; brothers, Gerald "Sack" Wilson, and Carlos Tillman of Thibodaux, Alvin "Alton" Wilson of Gray, and Jerome "Rome" Bone Wilson of Pawtucket, R.I.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Winslow Jr; parents; Harry and Gloria Wilson; brothers, Harry Lee Wilson, and John Wilson
• Baptist; hobbies included traveling
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Grady ‘Boe’ Herring Woodham

• age 86, a native of Geneva County and resident of Dothan, Ala., died January 7, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel in Dothan; religious service held Saturday at the chapel, with burial – to include full military honors, at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Slocumb
• survived by his sisters, Hazel Hughes of Dothan and Frances Young of Littlerock, Calif.; brothers, Billie Woodham of Fulshur, Texas, Wayne Woodham of Lafayette and Lester Woodham of Lawton, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his brothers, J.T. and Grant Woodham
• veteran of the U. S. Army having served in World War II and the Korean War, retiring at the rank of captain in 1959 after 21 years of military service; lived in Royston, Ga., where he owned and operated Western Auto and later moved to Montgomery where he worked in the real estate business; served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in Golden Meadow, where he lived for several years; lived in the Dothan area for the past 22 years
• Byrd Funeral Home of Dothan

 

JANUARY 10, 2004

Cooper Louis ‘Coop’ Hill

• age 72, a native of Summerset, Ky., and resident of Lockport, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two sons, Dudley A. Bye and Clarence Hill; four daughters, Sharon Ansardi, Helen Sandstedt, Julia Grace Hill and Ruby Sanchez; two brothers, Willie McCouskey and Billy McCouskey, both of Kentucky; two sisters, Mary Brown and Beulah Rexroat, both of Kentucky; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lois Lucy Bailey Hill; his parents, John and Lucy Hill; and one grandson, Jarred Anthony Hill

Lorris A. ‘Jun’ Callais Jr.

• age 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; services Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patty Gisclair Callais; two sons, Errol and Everette Callais; one daughter, Rhonda Cheramie; three sisters, Camelia Richoux, Rosemary Richard and Beatrice Guidroz; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lorris A. Callais Sr. and Semonette Curole Callais
• retired mechanic for Exxon with 33 years of service and was a member of the Holy Name Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 11, 2004

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JANUARY 12, 2004

Doris L. Benoit

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:55 p.m. Jan. 10, 2004
  visitation Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Milton Benoit Sr.; son, Milton Benoit Jr.; sister, Dora Boudreaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eugenie Trosclair Legendre; and brothers, Nolan, Oneil and Adbon Legendre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Barbara L. Bergeron

• age 64, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 p.m. Jan. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial services today at the funeral home
• survived by her son, James Bergeron Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura Lagarde and husband, Aubrey, and Lisa Gensheimer and husband, Al; brothers, Robert and Donald Boudreaux; two grandchildren, Jennifer Lagarde, and Abby Lagarde and fiancé, Jeremy Blanchard; and one pet, Tootsie
• preceded in death by her husband, James A. Bergeron Sr.; and parents, Mildred Duet and Collins Boudreaux
• Methodist, a loving and devoted wife and mother, receptionist, and enjoyed crafts and tole painting
• Samart Funeral Home

Bella Delaune Cancienne

• age 88, a native of White Castle and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 10, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Michael, Christopher and Richard Cancienne; daughters, Linda Garland, Leona Benoit and Rose Marie Randolph; brother, Joseph Delaune; sister, Jeanette Cavet; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Ned Cancienne; parents, Leonce and Louise Hebert Delaune; sons, Charles and James Cancienne; brothers, Murray, Paul and Warren Delaune; and sister, Ella Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Anna Alleman Delatte

• age 65, a resident of Schriever, died at 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roland Delatte Sr; sons, Roland Jr. and Ray Delatte; daughters, Laura Voorhies and Darlene Hilborne; stepson, Marty Hebert; brother, Irvin Alleman; sister, Mary Guidry; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Mary Adams Alleman; brothers, Irby and Niki Alleman; and sister, Virgie Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jasper Frederick Fahrig Sr.

• age 75, a native of St. Louis, Missouri and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 9:16 p.m. Jan. 10, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling; funeral services held Tuesday at the church
• survived by his sons, Jasper Jr., William Robert and Jonathan Craig Fahrig; daughters, Deborah F. Corrao, Chanda F. Burge, Rachel F. Billiot and Ruth F. Koederitz; sisters, Gwendolyn Bernice F. Caillet and Georgia Ruth F. Matherne; 24 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Helen Moore Fahrig; and sons, Christian Gottlieb Fahrig II and Brian Joseph Fahrig
• parishoner of First Union Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Katie Marie Park

• age 84, a native of Ranger, Texas and resident of Houma died Jan. 8, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Homes in Houma, and Tuesday at the funeral home; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray
• survived by her daughters, Linda Park Cadwallader of Chanute, Kansas, Sandra Park Cuoco of Avon, Connecticut and Margaret Park Johnson of Houma; six grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph McRae Park; parents, Asa Carlton and Lula Reese Carlton; brothers, Mike, Sammy and Roy Carlton; and sisters, Ruby Ellis, Beuhla Rogers and Bessie Fornes
• active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Shirley D. Thomassie

• age 64, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:55 p.m. Jan. 11, 2004
• visitation on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Thomassie Sr.; sons, Jerry Jr. and Michael Thomassie; brother, Lee Joseph Domangue; sister, Hazel Nacio; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leeis and Camilia Matherne Domangue; brother, Ernest Domangue; and sisters, Vivian Boudreaux and Alice Massey
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 13, 2004

Ouida Adams Autin

• age 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 a.m. Jan. 13, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, John Harvey; mother, Emma Bruce Adams; daughter, Arlene Autin; sisters, Zoella Adams, Bessie Callais and Essie Hatcher
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilmay Autin; and father, Ignace Adams
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed crafts and painting; loved animals
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael J. Bilello

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 12, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Edna McIntyre Bilello; sons, Keith and Ben Bilello; daughters, Jan O’Flynn and Ellena Thomas; brother, Victor Bilello; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary San Angelo Bilello; brothers, Vincent, Phillip, Anthony, Angelo, Joseph and Carlo Bilello; and sisters, Nora Faucheaux and Josephine Gros
• member of the VFW and the American Legion; World War II Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theater; local barber from 1940 to 1975

Cody Michael Dufrene

• age 17, a native and resident of Gheens, died Jan. 11, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Todd and Carla Foret Dufrene; paternal grandfather, Woodrow Dufrene and his companion, Dolly; maternal grandparents, Charles and Ruth Foret; great-grandmother, Bella Vedros; brother, Toby Dufrene; sister-in-law, Desiree Barfield; girlfriend, Hannah Danos; and godchild, Madalyn Dufrene
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Rita Eve Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leroy J. Hebert

• age 65, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8 a.m. Jan. 10, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his son, Leroy Hebert Jr. of Lockport; daughter, Charlotte Wolfe of Luling; nephew, Justin Cheramie; sisters, Joyce Dobson of Larose and Mary Jane Waddle of Pleasant Hill; 10 grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mabel Barrios Hebert; son, Eric Hebert; and brothers, Wayne, Claude and Bobby Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home

Clifton ‘Teet’ Williams

• age 81, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Jan. 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Glorious Johnson and Ruth Anderson, both of New Orleans, Inez Williams and Romana Landry, both of Belle Rose; son, Clifton Williams Jr. of Belle Rose; brothers, Herman Williams of Chicago, Ill. and Clarence Williams of Inglewood, Calif; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Carter Williams; son, Lionel Williams; both parents; five brothers; and two sisters
• U. S. Army veteran and senior usher at Greater Israel Baptist Church; enjoyed gardening and fishing; retired employee of Giroir Farms
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JANUARY 14, 2004

Patrick Frank Brown

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 12, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Earl John Sr. and Carmelite Forte Brown; son, Dylan Brown; daughter, Chelsea Brown; brothers, Marvin F. Brown, Michael S. Brown, Gary L. Brown and his wife, Sonda, and Errol C. Brown; and sisters, Donna B. Duncan, Lori B. Bueker, Barbara F. Brown and Valerie B. Folse
• preceded in death by his brothers, Earl J. Jr. and Robert Lee Brown
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Clarabel Plaisance Gisclair

• age 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 7:55 p.m. Jan. 12, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Murphy, Melvin and Mark Gisclair; brother, Eddie Plaisance; sisters, Earline Bourgeois, Rene Walker and Annabelle Savoie; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lorris Gisclair; parents, Edmond and Evelyn Adams Plaisance; brothers, Taylor, Freddie and Euris Plaisance; and sisters, Gertie Curole and Francis Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Leroy J. Hebert

• age 65, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8 a.m. Jan. 10, 2004
• memorial service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his son, Leroy Hebert Jr. of Lockport; daughter, Charlotte Wolfe of Luling; special nephew, Justin Cheramie; sisters, Joyce Dobson of Larose and Mary Jane Waddle of Pleasant Hill; 10 grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mabel Barrios Hebert; son, Eric Hebert; and brothers, Wayne, Claude and Bobby Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home

Elma L. Robichaux

• age 74, a native and residents of Mathews, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Earl Robichaux Sr.; sons, Howard, Chris and David Robichaux; daughter, Dianna Duet; brothers, Malvin and Richard LeCompte; sisters, Vernice Ayo, Eula Cancienne, Lillian Davis and Helen Duffore; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Evelyn Chauvin LeCompte; son, Earl Robichaux Jr.; brothers, Albert, Duffy and Herman LeCompte; and sister, Della Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 15, 2004

Roxie Aucoin

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died Jan. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Bridgett Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Leolia Pitre Trosclair; stepfather, Louis Trosclair Jr.; grandparents, Earline Pertuit Pitre and Gladys Ledet Aucoin; brothers, Randy and Ryan Aucoin; stepbrother, Eric Trosclair; sisters, Tonia Parker, Tiffany Adams, Lacie and Tina Aucoin and Monica Johnson; stepsisters, Pam and Tiffany Trosclair and Tanya Portier
• preceded in death by her father, Hubert Aucoin; grandparents, Benson and Irene Pitre and Emile Aucoin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Patrick Frank Brown

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 12, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Earl John Sr. and Carmelite Forte Brown; son, Dylan Brown; daughter, Chelsea Brown; brothers, Marvin F. Brown, Michael S. Brown, Gary L. Brown and his wife, Sonda, and Errol C. Brown; and sisters, Donna B. Duncan, Mrs. Paul (Lori) B. Bueker, Barbara F. Brown and Mrs. David (Valerie) B. Folse
• preceded in death by his brothers, Earl J. Jr. and Robert Lee Brown
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Christine ‘Green Eyes’ Trosclair Hotard

• age 28, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died Jan. 11, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Eldred "E.J." Hotard Jr.; mother, Shirley Brunet Trosclair; brothers, Daniel and Wallace Trosclair; sisters, Connie Viteaux and Annlisia Trosclair; and three nieces
• preceded in death by her father, Floyd Trosclair; and sister, Carolyn Trosclair
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Elma L. Robichaux

• age 74, a native and residents of Mathews, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Earl Robichaux Sr.; sons, Howard, Chris and David Robichaux; daughter, Dianna Duet; brothers, Malvin and Roland LeCompte; sisters, Vernice Ayo, Eula Cancienne, Lillian Davis and Helen Duffore; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Evelyn Chauvin LeCompte; son, Earl Robichaux Jr.; brothers, Albert, Duffy and Herman LeCompte; and sister, Della Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Harold John Rome

• age 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2 p.m. Jan. 14, 2004
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillian Allemand Rome; daughters, Ramona R. Bourgeois and Glenda R. Naquin; son-in-law, Keith John Bourgeois Sr.; grandchildren, Keith John Bourgeois Jr., Jenny and Kristal Bourgeois; sisters, Lillian Mayet, Grace Delaune, Corrine Eschette, Dora Champagne and Emma Jane Theriot
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph West Rome and Sidonia Candies Rome; son-in-law, Murphy P. Naquin; brothers, Ewell, Richard W., Willie C. and George W. Rome; and half-sisters, May Breaux, Julia Lytell, Audrey St. Amant and Beulah Christian
• parishoner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; retired from Valentine Paper in 1995 with 29 years of service and was married to his beloved wife for 51 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

JANUARY 16, 2004

Whitney J. Gros

• age 67, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:55 a.m. Jan. 15, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Gladys H. Gros; son, Michael R. Gros Sr.; daughters, Mary G. Chiasson, Terrie G. Becnel, Kelly G. Percle and Penny G. Thibodaux; sisters, Geraldine G. Tackett, Joyce G. Deichmann and Mary Ann. G. Richard; devoted fiancee, Adrice Crawford; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Carrie S. Gros; father, Wickless J. Gros; grandson, Jeremy J. Perez; and sister, Maxine G. Giardina
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Richard Martin LeBoeuf

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Jan. 14, 2004
• memorial service held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; the body was cremated
• survived by his wife, Shirley Dinger LeBoeuf; mother, Louella B. LeBoeuf; sons, Glenn and Mark LeBoeuf; daughter, Debbie LeBoeuf; brother, Michael LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by his father, Charles P. LeBoeuf
• longtime member of the Terrebonne Black Bass Club; avid fisherman and also enjoyed gardening and family activities
• Samart Funeral Home

Nolia Martin Porche

• age 94, a native of Lydia and resident of Houma, died Jan. 15, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, Bruce P. and Patrick Porche; daughter, Helen Porche; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Duffy A. Porche; parents, the Rev. Robert and Octavie M. Martin; son, Leland R. Porche; grandson, Shawn Wallace; brothers, Alabon, Alcee and Howard Martin; sisters, Celina Deroche, Adelle Arceneaux and Odette Porche
• Samart Funeral Home

Andrew Michael ‘Drew’ Thibodaux

• age 15, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:44 a.m. Jan. 15, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his mother, Lanette Hebert Thibodaux; brother, Matthew Anthony Thibodaux; and grandparents, Sam and Virgie Hebert and Manuel "T-Man" and Maydel Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Michael Anthony Thibodaux
• member of the House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church and a student at Thibodaux High School
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 17, 2004

Dorothy R. Evans

• age 61, a native of Assumption Parish and a resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Louis and Chad Evans; two daughters, Mary St. Pierre and Angella Pickett; two brothers, Louis Rotolo Jr. and Marion Rotolo; one sister, Rosalie Rotolo Blauchard; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy" Evans; and her parents, Louis and Louise Alleman Rotolo

Earline Margaret ‘Pee Wee’ ‘Moe’ Fryou

• age 80, a native of Lockport and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; services Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Kathryn Fryou, and Laurie Fryou Craver, and husband, Breant; and one grandson
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile Mark Fryou; her parents, Joseph and Marie Pichoff Allemand; one son, Joseph Cyrpian Fryou; three brothers, Joseph, Claude and Edric Allemand; three sisters, Marie Malbrough, Stella Stagni and Agnes Allemand; and one grandson

Norris Joseph Theriot

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aveline Robichaux Theriot of Houma; one son, Farrell Theriot and wife, Doreen Bourgeois Theriot, of Raceland; two daughters, Harriet Theriot LeBlanc and husband, Gerald, and Albertine "Tina" Theriot Chauvin and husband, Richard, of Houma; two brothers, William "Bill" Theriot and Harold "T-Boy" Theriot of Houma; three sisters, Velma Theriot Plaisance of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Della Theriot Cunningham of Theriot and Pearl Theriot Thibodeaux of Houma; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alida Thibodeaux Theriot; and five brothers, Camille Theriot, Johnny Theriot, Louis Theriot, Walton Theriot and Gilbert Theriot
• retired employee of Chromalloy, or Delta Mud; Chauvin Funeral Home; and St. Francis de Sales Co-Cathedral; former member of Stinkers Club; served in the U. S. Army during World War II and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 18, 2004

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JANUARY 19, 2004

Ethel Falgout Adams

• age 85, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 17, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Freddie and Gloria Champagne Adams and Irvin Jr. and Manuella Sampey Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Percy "Petzee" Loupe Jr.; brothers, Armond, Eddie and Clifford "C.J." Falgout; sister, Ernestine Adams; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Adams Sr.; father, John Falgout; mother, Selema Falgout Matherne; stepfather, Lenest Matherne; son, Clabert "Chicken C.J." Adams Sr.; brothers, Clayton and Archie Falgout; and sister, Viola Dufrene Bordlee
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Easton J. Bourg

• age 64, a native and resident of Dularge, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his brothers, Randolph Bourg of Bayou Blue, Leroy Bourg of Gray and Eldon of Houma; sisters, Vanolia Dumond and Brunella Freeman; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Elda Bourg; and brothers, Edgar and Magnus Bourg
• hobbies were gardening and country dancing; oyster shucker for A.J. Authement
• Samart Funeral Home

Armentine Louise ‘Teen’ Bourgeois

• age 96, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 17, 2004
• visitation today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Dean Bourgeois of Summit, Miss. and Russell Bourgeois of Dallas, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Daniel Bourgeois; parents, Albert Joseph and Adele Gervais Bourgeois; son, Kevin Bourgeois; brothers, Evans and Nolan Bourgeois Sr.; sisters, Lol and Marie Bourgeois; and one granddaughter
• Falgout Funeral Home

Harold Anthony ‘Tony’ Theriot

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jennie Lee Cunningham Theriot; sons, Dale, Barry and Glenn Theriot; brother, Williams "Bill" Theriot; sisters, Velma and Della Theriot and Pearl Theriot Ferry; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alida Thibodeaux Theriot; daughter, Darnelle Ann Theriot; brothers, Norris Joseph, Camille, Johnny, Louis, Walton and Gilbert Theriot
• retired funeral director assistant of Chauvin Funeral Home; member of St. Eloi Knights of Columbus Council 8779, an usher at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and was an avid fisherman and hunter
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 20, 2004

Brian Keith ‘Scooter’ Camardelle Jr.

• age 19, a resident of Luling, died at 6:25 a.m. Jan. 18, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his fiancee, Brandi Blades; father, Brian Camardelle Sr.; son, Caine Camardelle; grandparents, Robert and Susan Boudoin, Adam Jr. and Rita Badeaux; brother, Brandon Camardelle; stepbrother, Andre Benoit; and half sisters, Jacilynne Lester and Amanda Camardelle
• preceded in death by his mother, Shelly Boudoin
• member of the St. Charles Baptist Church; employed by the St. Charles Parish Public Works Dept.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eroy M. Danos

• age 50, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cottonport, died Jan. 16, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his son, Chris Danos; daughters, Mitzie Billiot and Wendy Doughty; brothers, Leroy and Alton Danos; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Urbin and Marie Rogers Danos; brothers, Herman Sr., Eugene, Antoine, George, Norris and Gillis Danos; and sisters, Dorothy Chouest and Leoncia Breaux
• deckhand for Oceanica Fleet of Lockport for 15 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred LeBlanc Landry

• age 83, a native of Labadieveille and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 18, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Donald J. Landry; daughter, Lorraine L. Ory; brother, Robert T. LeBlanc; sister, Margaret L. Hebert; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Valzie "V.J." Landry; parents, Alcide and Alcida Boudreaux LeBlanc; and brother, Alcide "Tee-Frere" LeBlanc Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dr. Obie Lane Naul

• age 56, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 a.m. Jan. 19, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at a later date
• survived by his wife, Fay Grundmann Naul; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey, David and Tammy Naul and Daniel Naul; daughter, Courtney Naul; brothers, Dr. Charles Lynn Naul of Baton Rouge and George Wayne Naul of Austin, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Winchester and Nellie Mae Anderson Naul
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Thomas Francis Purcelle Sr.

• age 78, a native of Wilmington, Del., and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Rita Barrios Purcell of Houma; son, Thomas F. Purcell Jr.; daughter, Pat Purcell of New Orleans; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Peter Joseph and Margaret O’Sullivan Purcell; daughter, Marie R. Purcell; sisters, Margaret J. Battaglia, Marie and Gertrude Purcell
• retired state and local tax collector; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the VFW and American Legion
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 21, 2004

Jerry J. Kraemer

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died Jan. 20, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cornella Helms Kraemer; sons, Jonathon Kraemer and Joey Thibodaux; daughters, Jessica Leon, Angelica, Tanily and Kendra Kraemer; brothers, Wayne and Larry Kraemer; sister, Rita Loupe; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emelda Morvant Kraemer and Valace Kraemer; brother, Nelson Kraemer; and sister, Mildred Robichaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Morris Andrew Soudelier Sr.

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 20, 2004
• private services held at a later date and time
• survived by his mother, Mae Whitney Soudelier of Houma; sons, Morris A. Soudelier Jr. of Houma and Marc Soudelier of Thibodaux; daughter, Monique Soudelier of Houma; brothers, T. J. Jr. and Lanier Soudelier of Houma, Kent Soudelier of Houston, Texas, and Warren Soudelier of Patterson; sisters, Carolyn S. Boudreaux and Linda S. Pepper of Houma; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Thaddeus Soudelier Sr.
• safety director with C.N.G.
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lorida Eve ‘Na-Nan’ Terrebonne

• age 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 20, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brother, Dave Terrebonne and his wife, Eva; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Felicie Chabert Terrebonne; brothers, Lorris, Louis and Eunice Terrebonne; and sisters, Odette Pierce, Estella Callais and Melode Terrebonne
• former member of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society and was active in the Homemakers Club of Louisiana
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JANUARY 22, 2004

James ‘Tut Tee’ Lee

• native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 18, 2004
• visitation today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held today and a dismissal service Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Jean Adams and Phyllis Hawkins of Houston,; sons, James Jr. and Harold Lee of Gray and Cory Lee of Houston; sisters, Eva Mae Lee, Doris Lee Cole and Ertha Lee Rhodes, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Paul Lee of Los Angeles, Reginald Lee of Bakersfield, Calif., Gerald Lee of Baton Rouge and Roland Lee of Thibodaux; former wife, Gloria L. Davis of Houston; companion, Dorothy Johnson of Thibodaux; brothers-in-law, Larry Cole Sr. and Thomas Rhodes Sr.; sisters-in-law, Ida Mae LeBlanc of Thibodaux and Sadie Lee of Los Angeles; god-child, Johnny Coulon; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Charlie Lee; brothers, Armstead "Molly" Lee and John Lee; and first wife, Annie Mae Lee Thomas
• former employee of the City of Thibodaux and a member of Moses Baptist Church, serving on the usher board
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Albert Myrtke ‘Al’ Naquin Jr.

• age 55, a native of Houma, died Jan. 20, 2004
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his sons, Kevin Paul and Kent Michael Naquin, both of Schriever; brothers, Carl Naquin Sr. of Lake Charles, James Naquin of Houma and Dean Naquin of Gray; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Myrtle Sr. and Joyce Rita Darcey Naquin
• Charlet Funeral Home Inc. of Clinton

Virgie Lee Fournier Pitre

• age 75, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Jan. 21, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma and Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church with burial in the St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herbert Paul Pitre Sr.; sons, Herbert Paul Pitre Jr. and David John Pitre of Houma; a daughter, Laura Pitre Crossland of Houma; a sister, Doris Rita Voclain of Houma; seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Etienne J. and Eva Boudreaux Fournier Jr.
• homemaker and a member of the Elk’s Lodge and past lady president; also a member of Woodmen of the World
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Alma Smith

• age 69, a native of Hammond and resident of Raceland, died at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2004
• visitation Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her devoted companion, Earl Smith Sr. of Raceland; sons, Michael and Timothy Smith both of Raceland; daughters, Vanora, Gayle, Veronica, Cyrilene, and Rita Smith all of Raceland; brother, Samuel Charles Smith of Dallas, Texas; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Beatrice Smith; brothers, Russell, Cyprian and Andrew Roberts Jr., and sister, Elizabeth Collins
• Baptist; hobbies included sewing and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 23, 2004

Felix Abdrew ‘Potch’ Folse

• age 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3 p.m. Jan. 22, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Hall in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Enola Martinez Folse; sons, Alex, Peter and Philip Folse; daughters-in-law, Liz and Beth Folse; brother, Andre "Pee Wee" Folse; sisters, Genevieve F. Cortez, Anna Belle F. Gravois, Serephine "Sis" F. Ponvelle and Madeline F. Fournier; and grandchildren, Bart, Mindy, Brittany, Erin, Nola and Spencer Folse and Natalie Luch
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Odile Steib Folse; brothers, Landreau and Harold Folse
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leona ‘Linda’ Williams Heims

• age 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 17, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; rligious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eddie Heims; parents, Rev. Leroy and Mable Williams; children, LynnNord, Lisa, LaMonica and LaToya; sisters, Mary Ann, Rosetta and Josephine; brothers, Sullivan, Russell, Reginald and James Williams; stepsister, Shameka; grandmother, Josephine Williams; 10 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Abe and Pearley Carter and Willie Williams Sr.; brother, Calvin; and other relatives
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

John ‘Johnny’ Johnson

• age 82, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 20, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Georgette W. Johnson of Thibodaux; daughters, Debbie Jackson, Tammy, Vanessa and Tersia Johnson, all of Thibodaux, Beverly Comos of Ontario, Calif., Tyran Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., Delores Jones of New Orleans, and Barbara Richardson of Phoenix, Ariz.; sons, Zebedee and Brian Keith Johnson of Thibodaux, Johnell Johnson of Atlanta, and Ronnie Lee Johnson of 29 Palms, Calif.; brother, Earl Johnson of Gray; sisters, Rosemary Elston of Houma and Carrie Mae Richard of New Orleans; 34 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Johnson; sons, John Jr., Charles and Tyrone Johnson; daughter, Dawn Marie Johnson; brothers, Joseph, Jack, Mervin, Southern, Felton and Clarence Johnson; and sister, Thelma Lee
• retired laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ella Falgout Ledet

• age 96, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:29 p.m. Jan. 22, 2004
• 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 her sons, Neil Sr., Maurie, Jack Sr., Glenn Sr. and Allen Ledet; daughters, Joyce L. Ougel, Dorena L. Colombel, Earline L. Matherne, Ruby L. Lefort, Lee L. Guidroz, Trudy L. Bourg and Evelyn L. Tyler; 45 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren; five step-great-great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile A. Ledet; parents, Edward and Clara Savoie Falgout; sons, Liberal and Edward Ledet; brothers, Milton, Wilker and Etienne Falgout; sisters, Laurantine F. Rousse, Stella F. Callais, Glorina Falgout, Annadel Falgout, Dorothy F. Dressel and Evelyn Perrett; one grandchild; and three grandchildren
• member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and the Larose Senior Citizens
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Jacques K. ‘Muck Muck’ Malloy

age 19, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Kenner, died Jan. 16, 2004

Clarence J. ‘Zeke’ Zeringue

• age 73, a native of Modeste, former resident of Wallace and longtime resident of Kraemer, died at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 22, 2004 at his home
• visitation Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hotard Zeringue; sons, Clarence Jr. and Albert Zeringue; daughters, Debra Bass, Norma Cortez, Christine Tabor and Adria Kraemer; brothers, Clifton, Antoine Jr. and Percy Paul Zeringue; grandchildren, Katherine, Micheal, Benjamin, Bailey, Sandi, Kelli, Mandie, Tiffany, Shelby, Bradley, Joshua and Kimberly; and great-grandchildren, Levi, Zoey and Corinne
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine J. and Zoe Cethodal Zeringue
• veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 10800; parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church; retired employee of Occidental Chemical Co.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 24, 2004

Gail Daigle Toups

• age 46, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Rita S. Daigle; two sons, Ty Toups and Hayward Jr. and wife, Michelle Hebert; three brothers, Rickie Daigle, Fred Daigle Jr. and Wade Daigle; two sisters, JoAnn Deroche and Celeste Clement; two grandchildren, Aaiyah and Hayward Hebert III; and her devoted companion, Randy McPhail
• preceded in death by her father, Fred Daigle Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 25, 2004

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JANUARY 26, 2004

C. J. ‘Chunkie’ Bernard Sr.

• age 92, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 25, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, C. J. Jr. and Philippe Bernard; daughter, Mary Joan Bernard; brother, Edouard Bernard Jr.; sisters, Evelyn Bernard Chauvin and Claire Bernard Robichaux; grandchildren, Lisa M. Savoie, Brent Bernard, Deidra A. Richard and Nicole M. Lirette; and great-grandchildren, William E. Lirette; Steven Savoie; Danielle E. Richard; Kayla Savoie, Tanner Richard and Donnie Lirette
• preceded in death by his wife, Olita Bourque Bernard; parents, Edouard Sr. and Odelie Vincent; and brother, Halphen "Al" Bernard
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Alli Raphalle Bouzigard

• age 1, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Jan. 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Darren and Teena Plaisance Bouzigard; grandparents, Dr. Johnny and Gale Bouzigard and Gerald and Gayle Plaisance; great-grandparents, Vivian Friouyx, Lefrey and Gertie Hebert, Gladys and Gaston Bouzigard; brother, Sean Michael Bouzigard; and sister, Mia Gabrielle Bouzigard
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Lester and Alice Plaisance and Shorty Friouyx
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Thomas Leland Brown

• age 87, a native of Pontotoc, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Jan. 25, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Genevieve Ball Brown of Houma; son, Thomas L. Brown of Mandeville; daughters, Rita Nelson of Marrero, Alice J. Lewis of Opelousas, Dianne Frost of Thibodaux and Frankie E. Livingston of Laporte, Texas; brothers, Lewis Brown of Pontotoc, Miss., and Jimmy Brown of Manchester, Tenn.; sister, Mildred Brown Denton of Pontotoc, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William Mallie and Effie Shettles Brown; grandson, Jeffrey T. Frost; great-granddaughter, Mary Ashlee Steckler; and brothers, Howard and Malcolm Brown
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Timothy Lee ‘Timmy’ Crochet

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 23, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Bridget Columbarium
• survived by his wife of 28 years, April Adams Crochet of Houma; his father and stepmother, Miller J. Crochet and Lois Chauvin Crochet of Chauvin; sons, Ryan Paul Crochet and Shaun Timothy Crochet; daughter, Ashlee C. Glass of Houma; brothers, Glenn Crochet, Eric Crochet of Montegut and Randall Crochet of Chauvin; and sister, Carolyn C. Portier of Chauvin
• preceded in death by his mother, Lois Hebert Crochet
• dedicated pharmacist with Rite Aid Drug Store; loving husband and father; had a passion and undying love for Disney; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Judy Courteaux Guidry

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 1 a.m. Jan. 25, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Didia "Junior" Guidry Jr.; sons, Scottie Guidry of Houma, Randy and Kerry Guidry of Montegut; stepson, Perry Courteaux of Waveland, Miss.; daughter, Hope Guidry; brothers, Kirby Courteaux of Montegut, Ollie Courteaux of Bourg and Ernest Courteaux of Bayou Blue; half-brother, James Gregoire of Lockport; stepbrother, Patrick Gregoire of Mansfield; sisters, Marie Domangue of Chauvin, Laura Collins of Houma and Lois Randall of Bayou blue; half sister, Genevieve Gregoire of Chauvin; stepsisters, Mary Gregoire and Rosella O’Brian of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Eulice and Eva Gregoire Courteaux; stepfather, Louis Gregoire Sr.; brothers, Philip Courteaux; half-brother, Adam Gregoire; and stepbrother, Louise Gregoire Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

John Patrick ‘Pat’ ‘Moon’ Melancon

• age 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:50 a.m. Jan. 25, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Shirley Arcement of Labadieville; father, Zenon "Moon" J. Melancon of Thibodaux; daughters, Brandi Lynn, Crystal Marie and Claire Elizabeth Melancon of Raceland; stepson, Foye Lirette Jr. of Raceland; brother, Thomas B. Melancon; sister-in-law, Kathleen H. Melancon; and godchildren, Brent J. and Jennifer M. Melancon
• preceded in death by his mother, Marie "Myra" Stella Melancon; brother, Harold "Moon" C. Melancon; and grandparents, Aaron and Bridgette Webre and Clement and Cecilia Melancon
• sugar cane farmer in the Raceland area; loved his daughters and his family and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Leopold Perque

• age 89, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 2 a.m. Jan. 25, 2004
• 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 sons, Ernest P. and Curtis J. Perque; daughters, Therese P. Kappel, Pat P. Folse and Rose P. Brazan; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one step great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Bergeron Perque; parents, Ernest S. and Odile Delatte Perque; grandchildren, Howard Joseph and Dexter Anthony Tabor; and sisters, Evalina Perque Leroux, Edia Perque Frey and Engelle Perque Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Warren ‘Trope’ Phillips

• native and resident of Belle Rose, died Jan. 18, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Gus Phillips of Belle Rose, Rene Phillips of Atlanta, Calvin Howard of Dorseyville, Joseph and Winston Phillips, both of New Orleans; sisters, Maggie Ray of Lakewood, Calif and Dorothy Phillips of Lafayette; sisters-in-law, Odessa, Juanita and Mary Phillips; brother-in-law, John Ray; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Ruth Keys Phillips; five brothers; and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Harold L. Toups Jr.

• age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, died at 5 a.m. Jan. 23, 2004
• 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, Ginger Rojas Toups; father, Harold L. Toups Sr.; sons, David and Joseph Toups; brother, Michael Toups; and grandson, David P. Toups Jr.
• preceded in death by his mother, Catherine L. Toups; and sister, Catherine "Ginny" Toups Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Eulalie Duet Vizier

• age 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:25 p.m. Jan. 24, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her son, Donald Vizier; daughter, Charlene Vizier Burgess; son-in-law, Mark Burgess; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Donatien and Julie Williams Duet; sons, Dennis Sr. and Jerry Vizier; brothers, Albert Howell, Nelson, William, Oris, Larson and Gilbert Duet; and sisters, Pauline D. Chouest, Eurazie D. Babin and Ozia D. Lefort
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JANUARY 27, 2004

Gertrude Lillian Tyler Clifton

• age 83, a native and resident of Clifton, died Jan. 24, 2004
• visitation today at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville and Wednesday at Pisgah Baptist Church in Clifton; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Neal Cemetery in Clifton
• survived by her son, Bobby Clifton of Thibodaux; daughter, Yvonne Hoke of Sisters, Ore.; nephew Henry Clifton, whom she raised as a son; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Luther Clifton
• Rush Funeral Home of Pineville

Royce J. Pierce Sr.

• age 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of the St. Charles Community, died at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 26, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his father, Enest Pierce; sons, Clay E., Royce Jr. and James M. Pierce; daughter, Joy P. Menard and Ramona M. Pierce; sister, Laura P. Theriot; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by hs wife, Anna Belle Plaisance Pierce; mother, Odette Terrebonne Pierce; son, Enest A. Pierce III
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a World War II veteran of the U. S. Navy; alumnus of Nicholls State University, a member of the Louisiana Cattleman’s Association, Knights of Columbus, Thoroughbred Association, was the past king for the Krewe of Kristopher, cooked for community meals at church; loved to garden and gamble at the horse races
• Falgout Funeral Home

Randy Paul St. Germain

• age 42, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died Jan. 26, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Donna St. Germaine; son, Nicholas St. Germain; sisters, Debbie Coyle and Pam Barient; brothers, Richard and Risley St. Germain; stepfather, C. J. St. Germain; and fiance, Christine Dardar
• preceded in death by his father, Albert "Dickie" St. Germain; grandparents, Alva and Clara Acton and Felix and Elizabeth St. Germain

Eulalie Duet Vizier

• age 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:25 p.m. Jan. 24, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her son, Donald Vizier; daughter, Charlene Vizier Burgess; son-in-law, Mark Burgess; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Donatien and Julie Williams Duet; sons, Dennis Sr. and Jerry Vizier; brothers, Albert, Howell, Nelson, William, Oris, Larson and Gilbert Duet; and sisters, Pauline D. Chouest, Eurazie D. Babin and Ozia D. Lefort
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JANUARY 28, 2004

Myrtle ‘Aunt Myrt’ J. Butler

• age 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 22, 2004
• visitation today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Thursday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Hattie Creecy of Atlanta, GA and Beulah Garner of Louisville, KY; and brother, Edwin Johnson of Avondale
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tom" Butler; parents, Henry and Mary Johnson; stepson, Richard Butler; and two nephews
• retired teacher and principal in the Assumption Parish school system
• Williams & Southall Funeral Home

Albert Myrtle ‘Al’ Naquin Jr.

• age 55, a native of Houma, died Jan. 20, 2004
• memorial mass held Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever
• survived by his sons, Kevin Paul and Kent Michael Naquin, both of Schriever; brothers, Carl Naquin Sr. of Lake Charles, James Naquin of Houma and Dean Naquin of Gray; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Myrtle Naquin Sr. and Joyce Rita Darcey Naquin
• Charlet Funeral Home of Clinton

Abraham L. ‘Abe’ Pereira Jr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. Jan. 26, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beverly LaFrance Pereira; sons, Lenny, Mike and Nick Pereira; daughter, Connie Jo Pereira Boudreaux; sister, Lois P. Black; grandchildren, Mileina P. Battaglia, Heather Pereira, Autumn P. Douglas, Amber P. Mangiaracina, Melissa Duplantis, Dustin Duplantis, Mike J. Pereira, Leah G. Bourgeois, Brandi L. Boudreaux and Alexis M. Boudreaux; and great-granchildren, Drake and Devin Battaglia, Giovanni and Jeremiah Mangiaracina and Caroline Bougeois
• preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Sr. and Leonelle Falgout Pereira; and sisters, June P. Moore and Yolande P. Lefort
• former state commander of the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Celina Jeandron Poincon

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:34 a.m. Jan. 23, 2004
• graveside service held today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son in law, Lane Labat
• preceded in death by her husband, Millet Poincon; parents, Felix and Philomena Guillot Jeandron; daughter, Tammie Labat; brothers, Felix Jr. and Clarence Jeandron; and sisters, Lena M. and Aline M. Jeandron
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 29, 2004

Raphael M. ‘Ray’ Arceneaux

• age 75, a resident of Gonzales, died in Baton Rouge at 3:08 a.m. Jan. 28, 2004
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Dollie Landry Arceneaux; sons, Barry N. Arceneaux of Gonzales and Denny R. Arceneaux of San Marcos, TX; daughter, Denette A. Morvant of Gonzales; grandchildren, Barry Arceneaux Jr., Hattie Morvant, Marisa Arceneaux and James B. Arceneaux; great-grandchild, Lennon Grace Arceneaux; and brothers, Ronald Arceneaux of California and Patrick Arceneaux of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his son, Stanton J. Arceneaux; parents, Emile and Bernadette B. Arceneaux; and brother, James D. Arceneaux
• U. S. Navy Veteran and had retired from Cintas Corporation
• Renaissance Services, Inc.

Butch Foret

• age 46, a resident of Tennessee, died Jan. 23, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Beverly Foret of Lebanon, Tenn.,; mother, Eula Foret of Raceland; son, Shane Malcolm of Lebanon; brother, Pete Foret of Jackson, Miss.; sisters, Eugenie Foret of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Jo Chauvin of Raceland and Mary Foret of Orlando, Fla.; and one granddaughter
• Bond Memorial Chapel of Tennessee

Jon Anthony Howard Jr.

• age 23, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Jan. 26, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his fianceé, Tillie Brunet; parents, Jon Anthony Sr. and Teri McAuley Howard; brother, Roy Howard; sister, Tami Eymard; grandmothers, Marion Howard and Maurine McAuley; and nieces, Alexandria and Shelby Eymard
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roy Howard and Hugh McAuley; and brother, Jacob Eymard
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JANUARY 30, 2004

Troy Michael Allen Jr.

• infant, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 24, 2004
• graveside service held Monday at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his mother, Fallon Henderson; and father, Troy M. Allen Sr. of Napoleonville; and sister, Alicia Marie Allen
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Alfred ‘Ben’ Benoit Sr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 29, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma
• survived by his wife, Ruby Tyler Benoit; sons, Paul, Kenneth and Darrell Benoit; daughters, Phyllis Cantrelle; brother, Wilfred Benoit; sister, Della Chiasson; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred J. and Mathilda Ordoyne Benoit; brother, Gilbert H. Benoit; sister, Geraldine B. McCarthy; and grandchild, Faith Angel Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

James Robert ‘Honeyboy’ Evans Sr.

• age 52, a native of Gray and resident of Dickerson, Texas, died at 7 p.m. Jan. 21, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Marlene Evans of Houston, Texas; mother, Bessie Mae Evans of Gray; sons, Jordan, Jerermy, Joshusa, James Robert, Joe, Malcolm, Joe, and Justin Evans; daughters, Savannah, Keisha, Regina, Courtney, Chelesa, Ashley, Florence, Shakiera, Constance, Kim, Ashley, and Jeanette Evans; sister, Joyce M. Richard of Thibodaux; brothers, Andrew and Ivy Frank of Gray; he is also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, James Robert Evans; grandparents, Ada Robertson, Elizabeth Evans, Ivory Evans, and Sidney Frank
• Baptist; U. S. Army Veteran. His hobby included love of fishing with his friends
• Cornes Brother Funeral Home of Galveston Texas and Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ezekiel Jones Jr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 28, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ophelia Reese Jones of Raceland; son, Michael Brickley Sr. of Clearwater, Fla.; daughter, Wanda B. Davis of Raceland; stepchildren, Morris Brickley of Oakland, Calif., Lawrence Brickley of Raceland, and Dorothy Hunter of Violet; sister, Irma Clara Jones of Raceland; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel Sr.,and Martha Stratton Jones; sisters, Cora Jones and Bessie Mitchell; and brothers, Howard, Henry, and Hayward Jones
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; U. S. Army World War II Veteran; hobbies included carpentry and gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Rose Pruden

• age 65, a native of Indiana and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 2004
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma
• survived by a niece and nephew; and four great nieces and one great-nephew
• preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Pruden; brother, Robert Pruden; and sister, Mary-Jo Pruden

Ronald Tillman Sr.

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:50pm. Jan. 26, 2004
• visitation Monday at Residence Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Bessie Johnson Tillman of Houma; daughters, Monita Johnson Joseph of Lake Charles, Genevia Johnson Washington, and Patricia Green of Houma; sons, Ronald Tillman Jr., and Dwayne Anthony Tillman both of Houma; sisters, Annette Tillman Robinson of New Orleans and Andrea Tillman of California; brothers, Lonnie Tillman and Terry Tillman of California; 19 grandchildren; and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Scott, and Ethel Mae Hawkins Tillman
• member of Residence Baptist Church; hobbies included Bowling
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JANUARY 31, 2004

Burnette Ledet Boudreaux

• age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:07 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004
• 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 her husband, Wilbert L. Boudreaux Sr. of Chauvin; one son, Wilbert L. Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Cynthia, of Chauvin; one daughter, Jan B. Collins and husband, James A. Collins, of Houma; one brother, Aljean Ledet of Houma; one sister, Yvonne Roddy of Chauvin; one half-sister, Viola Robichaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Michelle Boudreaux and fiance, Jacques LeBlanc, Melanie Boudreaux and fiance, Andre Caillouet, Michael Boudreaux, Conley Collins and Cullen Collins; three great-grandchildren, Dylan LeBlanc, Zachary LeBlanc and Daelynn Collins; and one step-grandchild, Trinity Collins and wife, Angelle
• preceded in death by her parents, Elie Pierre Ledet and Evella Marie Lirette Ledet; one son, Faron Lawrence Boudreaux; three brothers, Leland Ledet Sr., Eurge Ledet and Leonard Ledet Sr.; and one half-brother, Ira Ledet
• homemaker, a member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Darlene C. Guidry

• age 50, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Tommy P. Guidry; her mother, Olizia A. Champagne; one son, Keith A. Kraemer Jr.; two daughters, Olizia T. Kraemer and Tommi Lynn Guidry; two brothers, Lloydman A. Champagne Jr. and Todd M. Champagne; and one grandchild, Larisa M. Strickland
• preceded in death by her father, Lloydman A. Champagne Sr.; her grandparents, Sanders Autin, Oliestine Bruce, Lucy Chouest and Polinaise Champagne; and one sister, Betty Ann Champagne
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Leona Virginia Chauvin ‘Granny’ Roberts

• age 93, a native and resident of Marietta, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and David McKenna of Marietta; one sister, Elsie Smith of Houma; two grandchildren, Peter Michael Perdomo of Atlanta and Kathryn McKenna of Marietta; and many nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Michael Roberts
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael D. Templet

• age 57, a native of Luling and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marilyn Broussard Templet; his parents, Philip and Elaine Melancon Templet; two daughters, Melanie and husband, Joha Yerger, and Kristen and husband, Cory Clement; three brothers, Philip H., Brian S. and Darin M. Templet; and one granddaughter, Caroline Clement
• served in the U. S. Army and had a tour of duty in the Vietnam War; worked in the banking industry for 30 years and served as president of the Louisiana Chapter of the Financial Managers Society; served as past president and was an active member of the Thibodaux Lion’s Club; avid fisherman and loved the outdoors; devoted husband, father and grandfather
• Landry’s Funeral Home