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

APRIL 1, 2004

Michael ‘Mike’ Becnel

• age 56, a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died March 31, 2004 in Lafourche Parish as a result of an automobile accident
• visitation today and Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette
• survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharon Charpentier Becnel; daughters, Shannon Becnel Trahan and her husband Christopher L. Trahan, and Nicole Marie Becnel; granddaughters, Madeline Rose Becnel and Meredith Ellen Trahan; mother, Lucille Lyons Becnel; sisters, Judy Becnel DeGravelle and her husband Camille DeGravelle, and Sheila Becnel Fox and her husband Tom Fox; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews
• preceded in death by his father, John Sylvester Becnel; sister, Deborah Becnel; and parents, John and Lucille Lyons Becnel
• spent his life working in the oil industry; honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving in the Vietnam War; avid outdoorsman and a great cook who enjoyed playing golf, bowling, hunting and pool; loving husband, father, grandfather and member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church; for the past three years, he was employed with Scientific Drilling. Prior to Scientific Drilling, he was employed with Eastman Whipstock and Multi Shot Inc.
• Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette

Kurt Paul Bourgeois

• age 47, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1 a.m. March 31, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Cheryl Sanchez; mother, Rita Gaudet Bourgeois; brothers, Rodney, Michael and Keith Bourgeois; sisters, Debra Bourgeois Dupre and Patricia Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his father, Oakland Bourgeois; and sons, Jeremy and Shawn Bourgeois
• Samart Funeral Home

Ida Mae Brown Griffin

• age 77 a native of Centerville, Miss. and resident of Larose, died at 10:20 a.m. March 26, 2004
• visitation Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Gracie Lee Gardner and Emma Jean McGowan of Larose; an adopted son, David Lee Griffin Jr. of Raceland; adopted daughters, Charlotte Griffin, and Regena Charles Thomas of Larose; 16 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Griffin; parents, Dave and Verla Brown; son, David Lee Griffin Sr.; daughter, Ella Mae Griffin Grant; brother, Charlie Brown; and sister, Mary Easter Backco
• served on the usher board at New Mount Zion Baptist Church; hobbies included sewing and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

APRIL 2, 2004

Marie Willoughby

• age 67, a native of New York City and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:48 p.m. March 27, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herbert J. Willoughby of Napoleonville; three sons, Charles Bernard of Napoleonville, Oliver Bernard of Thibodaux, and Eric Bernard of Tunica; daughters, Lydia Bernard, and Alice Williams of Napoleonville; 14 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Alice Bernard; son, Robert Bernard Sr.; brothers, Harry Troupe, and Joseph Bentley Bernard; and sister, Irma Hughes
• member of St. John Baptist Church; hobbies included reading
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ricky Dean Vaden

• age 51, a native of Malvern, Arkansas and resident of Houma, died March 29, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service held Saturday at the church; another funeral service was held Monday in Malvern, Ark.; burial in the Moses Church Cemetery on Tuesday
• survived by his wife, Tiffany C. Vaden of Houma; mother, Corradur Vaden of Malvern, Ark.; daughters, Tyrika Vaden, and Tyra Vaden of Houma, Ruby Vaden and Rickita Vaden of Osceola, Ark., and Richille S. Vaden of Hot Springs, Ark; brothers, Jackie Vaden of St. Paul, Minn., and Ronald Vaden of Malvern, Ark.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Wilmon Vaden; Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Samuel Harold Truehill

• age 61, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 27, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Toni T. Joseph of Thibodaux, Lethicia T. Jacobs of Dorseyville, Demitri Cooper and Natalie Robinson; stepdaughter, Debra Scott; sons, Kirby Truehill of Napoleonville, Samuel Robinson of Atlanta; Troy and Dwayne Curtis of Bertrandville; sisters, Edrey Williams and Pearly Kate Devill of Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Earline Truehill; wife, Lois Ruby Truehill; grandchild, Chelcy Robinson; five sisters; and three brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Leander Joseph Gaspard Sr.

• age 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lafayette, died at 2:20 p.m. March 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Vesta Lafont Gaspard; sons, Leander Jr., Jeffery and Donald Gaspard; daughter, Robin Gaspard Lee; brothers, Eusebe and Hilton Gaspard; sisters, Elmer G. Terrebonne and Enola G. Guidry; 14 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandhcildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin and Marie Borne Gaspard; brothers, Dolton Gaspard Sr. and Patterson Gaspard Sr.; sisters, Dorita C. Felerise, Augustin G. Cheramie and Necia G. Callais
• Falgout Funeral Home

Julia Freeman Domino

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 29, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Henry J. Domino, Horace J. Domino Jr., and Macklin J. Domino Sr., all of Vacherie; daughters, Melanie D. Dumas, and Marcella M. Octave of Vacherie; brother, Joseph Octave Freeman of Marrero; sister, Melanie F. Dumas of Vacherie; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace Domino Sr.; parents, Alcee Freeman Sr., and Melanie Steib; brother, Alcee Freeman Jr., sisters, Agnes F. James, and Veronica F. Keller; and one great-granddaughter
• parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Earlene Dabney-Bowers

• age 46, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Columbia, S.C., died March 29, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall FuneralHome in Napoleonville and Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemtery
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Isadore Bowers Jr.; sons, Isadore III and Mikheal Langston Bowers of Columbia, S.C.; stepdaughters, Tessa Bowers of Orlando, Fla., and Jeronda Bowers of Hawaii; brothers, Wilson Jr. and Alton Dabney of New Orleans, James Dabney Sr. of Laurel, Miss., Warren Dabney of Napoleonville, Allen Dabney of Labadieville and Walter Dabney of Angleton, Texas; sisters, Rosetta Dabney-Brumfield and Albertha McBride Holly of New Orleans; one grandson; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Sr. and Rosemary McBride Dabney; sister, Cora Lee Bell Starks; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Isadore Sr. and Lillie Kate Bowers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Calvern Lester ‘Funny’ Adams

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Charles community, died at 8:15 a.m. April 1, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Vivian Babin Adams; son, Lester Adams; daughter, Amanda A. Dugas; sisters, Evelyn A. Stevens and Catherine A. Brown; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Edna Baye Adams; brothers, Louis "L. C." Jr. and Lionel Adams; and sisters, Thelma A. Richard, Lucille A. Ponson and Carmel A. Boudreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

APRIL 3, 2004

Irma Cologne Plaisance

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Edison P. Plaisance; two sons, James A. "Tony" Plaisance and wife, Jill, and Holden J. Plaisance and wife, Vera Lee; two daughters, Gwen P. Taylor and husband, John, and Joy P. Carson and husband, Timmy; one brother, Clifton "Dago" Cologne and wife, Genevieve, of Des Allemands; one sister, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Kerner, of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest "Boone" Cologne and Lavinia Loupe Cologne; and one sister, Virgie Bergeron
• housewife and devoted mother; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

APRIL 4, 2004

no entries were posted

 

APRIL 5, 2004

Roland John ‘Buddy’ Dolese Sr.

• age 81, a native of Plattenville and resident of Houma, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation Monday and funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Bourg Dolese of Houma; one son, Roland Dolese Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; two stepdaughters, Gail Dupre and companion, Anise Samanie of Gibson, and Sheila Brunet and husband, Elmer Jr., of Houma; two brothers, Nolan Dolese Sr. and Huey Dolese of Houma; two sisters, Rosa Mae "Tillie" Vice and Joyce Brunet of Houma; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Dolese and Isora Aucoin Dolese; one grandson, Felton Brunet; and two brothers, Harry L. Dolese and Louis J. Dolese
• retired cook for Texaco, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Jonathan James Guidry

• infant, died March 30, 2004
• graveside service was held today at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Anthony Guidry and Jennifer Kohler; brother, Alex Matthew Guidry; and grandparents, Olivia and Terry Adams and John and Stephanie Kohler
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano

Albert J. ‘Al’ ‘Uncle Boy’ Jarreau

• age 70, a native of New Roads and resident of Plaquemine, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Ruby Landry Jarreau; two sons, Henry "Bozo" Jarreau and wife, Deborah, and Michael Jarreau and wife, Jenny; one brother, Harold Jarreau; three sisters, Ida David, Virgie Hebert and Hazel Gardner; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Rosalie David Jarreau; and two sisters, Rosemary Robillard and Henrietta Jarreau
• veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post No. 167 of Plaquemine and a bingo player

Carole McDonald Ledet

• age 54, a native of Pleasanton, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. April 4, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 29 years, Karl Ledet; daughters, Lara Bellanger and Rae Rachel Ledet; son-in-law Billy Bellanger; mother, Cecilia McDonald of Pleasonton, Texas; sisters, Kathleen McDonald of Slidell, Judy McDonald Foster of Abilene, Texas, Nanc McDonald Corbin of San Francisco, Trisha McDonald Holt of Arlington, Texas, Reneé McDonald Haynes of San Antonio, Texas; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Ledet; brothers and sisters-in-law, Beryl Ledet Dupont, Kevin Ledet, Dennis and Lynn Bayhi and Jeff and Lyddy Lindley; 24 nieces and nephews; and a loving cousin, Rachel Highsmith and her husband David
• preceded in death by her father, Grady McDonald
• dedicated teacher of 32 years, 25 of those years at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Norris Legendre

• age 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:13 a.m. April 2, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Gary and Donald Legendre; daughter, Celestina Molaison; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ursula Ockmon Legendre; parents, Premlas and Natelia Rodrigue Legendre; daughter, Natelia Legendre; brothers, O’Neil, Norman and Herbert Legendre; and sisters, Doris Rousseau and Louisa Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Hattie Poche Olivier

• age 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, A.J. Poche of Kraemer; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Olivier; parents, Alexandre Poche and Judith Bourgeois Poche; five brothers, Whitney, Burhman, Harry, Earl and Junius Poche; and one sister, Enola Templet Guilliot
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Morrison ‘Son’ Pitre

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died April 4, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Leo Robert Pitre; daughter, Carolyn Pitre Angelette; sister, Mary Danos; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clothilda Pitre; and parents, Leo and Antionette Schouest Pitre
• served in the U. S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater; member of the V. F. W., State Pelican Club, Bayou Club of New Orleans and was a head of the Cut Off volunteer Fire Department for many years
• Samart Funeral Home

Irma Cologne Plaisance

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Edison P. Plaisance; two sons, James A. "Tony" Plaisance and wife, Jill, and Holden J. Plaisance and wife, Vera Lee; two daughters, Gwen P. Taylor and husband, John, and Joy P. Carson and husband, Timmy; one brother, Clifton "Dago" Cologne and wife, Genevieve, of Des Allemands; one sister, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Kerner, of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest "Boone" Cologne and Lavinia Loupe Cologne; and one sister, Virgie Bergeron
• housewife and devoted mother; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annie Helen Dorsey Saia

• age 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 a.m. March 27, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Steve, Joseph Jr., Edward, Mark and David Saia; daughter, Diane Saia Giffin; brother, James "Jimmy" Dorsey; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Louis Saia Sr.; parents, Henry Golden Dorsey Sr. and Anna Perrilloux Dorsey; and brother, Henry G. Dorsey Jr.
• award-winning painter, accomplished woodcarver and quilter who loved all handcrafts, fabric arts, gardening and music
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Norbert Thibodaux

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:45 p.m. April 3, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Scioneaux Thibodaux; daughter, Judy Cantwell; sister, Theresa Landry; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josephine Adams Thibodaux; brothers, Sylvester, Diedre and Eves Thibodaux; and sisters, Rose Thibodaux, Inez Landry and Zilda Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mildred ‘Alga’ Vicks-August

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Saturday, April 3, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Tuesday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Lillie V. Young of Thibodaux, and Linda V. Williams of Houma; five sons, Freddie Vicks Jr., Robert "Bobby" Vicks, Nolan Vicks Sr., Charles J. Vicks all of Thibodaux, and Wayne M. Vicks of New Orleans. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Vicks Sr., and second husband, Otis August; parents, Dora Anderson Winston and Jake Winston Sr.; two daughters, Mary Ann V. Joseph and Janice Vicks; three brothers, Nelson Winston, John Winston Sr. and Jake Winston Jr.; and three sisters, Olevia W. Burrell, Florence W. Muse and Albertha W. Brisco
• member of Moses Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

APRIL 6, 2004

Michelle Lynn Duet

• age 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Fort Collins, Colo., died at 1:46 a.m. April 4, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary Ann Andras Duet; brothers, Jimmie, Michael, Charles, Wayne, Brian and Thomas Duet; sisters, Kathleen Fonseca, Judy Michel, Linda Fussell, Beverly Marcel, Elaine Cortez, Lorraine LeBlanc, Mary Gagneaux, Roberta Jennings, Tracy Duplantis, Annette Hebert and Dawn, Melissa and Carol Duet
• preceded in death by her father, Preston Paul Duet; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Duet; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andras; and sister, Barbara Baudoin
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Nowed J. Keller

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Raceland, died April 6, 2004 at 3:45 a.m.
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by sons, Wilton, Benton, Vanton and Ricky Keller; daughters, Lois Guidry and Betty Verret; daughters-in-law, Rosalie, Sandra and Linda Keller; sons-in-law, Eddie Verret and Freddie Pierce Jr.; a sister, Mercy Orgeron; a half sister, Doris Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Blanche Landry Keller; parents, Joseph and Marie Vicknair Keller; son-in-law, Johnny Guidry; daughters, Shirley Keller and Barbara K. Pierce; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Keller; brother, Lloyd Keller; sisters, Adelle Thibodaux, Irene Keller and Mary Louise Keller; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ida Mae Kerne

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of New Iberia, died at 4:56 p.m. April 5, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at David Funeral Home at 1101 Trotter St. in New Iberia; rosary prayed at 7 p.m. today; funeral services held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with internment at Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by her daughter, Brenda K. Weber and son-in-law Dr. Richard Weber of Larose; sons, Philip A. Kerne III and daughter-in-law Alice D. Kerne of Lafayette, Rodney J. Kerne and daughter-in-law Isela Kerne of Loreauville; daughter, Karen K. Kemp and son-in-law J. Brad Kemp III of Lafayette; brother, Godfrey Richard and sister-in-law Jessie Richard of Thibodaux; sister, Barbara Morales of Baton Rouge; 9 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philip A. Kerne Jr.; father, Walter Richard; mother, Helena Vedroz Richard; sisters, Betty R. Casso, Earline R. "Shine" Charlet and Marion R. Fakier; and brother, Jeffery Richard
• loving mother and grandmother, a past president and member of the New Iberia Garden Club and was the frequent chairperson of the Christmas Tea; also a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Homemakers Club and was a religion teacher
• David Funeral Home of New Iberia

Ronayshia Johnson

• infant, died March 30, 2004 at Chabert Medical Center
• graveside services were held today at Allen Chapel Methodist cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Mary Ann Johnson and Ron Van Buren of Thibodaux; sisters, Moesha and Aaliyah Johnson; brothers, Jalen and Domta Johnson; maternal grandparents, Patricia Johnson and Theodore Pratt; and paternal grandparents, Verna Van Buren and Albert King
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Edwin James Lauret Jr.

• age 81, a native of Moorehead, Miss., and resident of Bourg, died at 12:01 a.m. April 5, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pearl Champagne Somme Lauret of Bourg; son, Robert E. Lauret and his wife Debi of Franklin; stepson, Don Somme and his wife Marylynn of Houma; daughter Jacqueline Ann Sutton and her husband John of Thibodaux; step daughters, Deborah Somme Sarginet of Luling, Donna Somme Winn and her husband John of Winston Salem, N.C.; brother, Alfred Sellers Lauret of Pineville; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; and 3 step great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Lauret Sr. and Camilla Gore Lauret
• retired foreman with Exxon Pipeline Co. and served in the U. S. Army during World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Charlene LeBlanc Savoie

• age 47, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 11:10 p.m. April 4, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Dennis A. Savoie; son, Anthony Savoie; daughter, Chasity Breaux; brothers, Wayne and Keith LeBlanc; sisters, Barbara Bonvillain, Gail Cantrelle, Wanda LeBlanc and Michelle LeBlanc; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Louvertta Henry LeBlanc
• enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and pool
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

 

APRIL 7, 2004

Willie ‘Joe-Rock’ Blanchard

• age 63, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:03 a.m. April 3, 2004, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and until funeral time Thursday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Thursday at the church with burial at New Belmont Cemetery
• survived by a daughter, Kenya Blanchard of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sisters Janice DeMar of Los Angeles, Barbara Whitman of Riverside, Calif., and Gwendolyn Harris of Chicago; a brother, Willard Blanchard; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph T. Blanchard; mother, Inez Dugas Durham; stepfather, William "Bill" Durham; sister Linda Durham; and brother, William "Billy" Durham
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joyce S. Charpentier

• age 62, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died on April 3, 2004
• memorial service today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness at 109 E. 90th St. in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Jeffery Charpentier; son, Darren Charpentier; daughters, Cheryl Glaze, Samantha Charpentier, Joyce Ann Brinkley and Chontell Polkey; brothers John Smith and Louis Smith Jr.; sisters, Ann Vizier, Corrine Henderson and Kate Smith; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Rita Lafont Smith; son, Jeffery Charpentier, Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano

Theresa Brunet Danos

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 a.m. April 6, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by sons, Herman Jr., Ivy and Jerry Danos; daughters, Linda Voisin and Lisa Danos; brothers, Chester and Ivy Brunet; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband Herman Danos Sr.; parents, Joseph and Justilia Pinell Brunet; brothers, Noris Brunet; sister, Sister Agnes Brunet
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Carl R. Hanlin

• age 82, a native of Baltimore and a resident of New Orleans, died at 9:25 p.m. April 4, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucette Lassere Hanlin; a son, Thomas Hanlin; step-sons, S. Ralph Labat Jr. and Jerome Labat; daughter, Shirley Rogowski; brothers, Bruce, Paul and Dale Hanlin; sisters, Phyllis Butler, Fern Coberly and Lois Phillips; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren; three great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Claire Dousha Hanlin; parents, Plenny Amos Hanlin and Nellie Dye Hanlin; a sister, Donna Whiting
• member of the Exxon Club
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elaine Donahue Kotyra

• age 72, a native of New York and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:58 p.m. April 5, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held at Samart Funeral Home Thursday
• survived by son, Joseph Kotyra and his wife, Carla; daughter, Christine Tarolli; brother Russell Donahue; sister, Sandra Donahue; a grandchildren, Laura, Leah and Lynn Tarolli
• preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Margaret Cochran Donahue; grandchild, Joseph Kotyra, Jr., brother, Robert "Bob" Donahue
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. of Houma

Delores Marie Bourg LeBlanc

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:07 a.m. April 5, 2004
• visitation held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Saturday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Earl James LeBlanc Jr. of Houston, Carl A. LeBlanc and Warren P. LeBlanc of Houma; her daughter, Linda L. Gagnet of Dana Point, Calif.; her sister, Luella LeBoeuf of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl LeBlanc Sr.; he parents, Martin Bourg and Nettie Duplantis Bourg
• homemaker. Her hobbies were gardening, fishing, reading and enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Julia M. Molaison

• age 95, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 2, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by a son, Sterling J. Boudreaux; grandsons, Sterling Jr., Daniel, Wayne and Tommy Boudreaux; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; four foster grandchildren, nine foster great-grandchildren and three foster great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philip E. Molaison; sisters Margarette Gallo, Helen Soyez and Edna Escaig; brothers, Louis Monteverde Jr. and John Monteverde
• Jacob Schoen Funeral Home

Joyce H. Pellegrin

• age 61, a native and resident of Dulac, died April 5, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with burial held in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Josephine Pellegrin; her daughters, Wanda Dean and Dale Pellegrin; her brothers, George Jr., Anthony , Johnny and Perry Pellegrin; her sisters, Sheryl Gautier and Lois White; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis "Dama" Pellegrin; and her father, George Pellegrin
• Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Family; retired seafood worker
• Samart Funeral Home

 

APRIL 8, 2004

Florence Tregre Hebert

• age 89, a native of Point Coupee Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died April 6, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Edward James Hebert, married to Sharon Blanchard Hebert, and Frank Gerard Hebert, married to Laure Waguespack Hebert; daughter, Helen Lorraine Hebert Ancelet, widow of Dr. Carroll Ancelet; grandchildren, Travis and Carol Ancelet, Laurie Curole, married to Todd Curole, Treg Ancelet, Robin Hebert Braud, married to Terry Braud, Edward James Hebert Jr., married to Rebecca "Becky" Bordelon, Michele V. Hebert Whitney, married to Mark Whitney, and Frances "Frankie" Hebert, married to Mitchell Dupre; her great-grandchildren, Kyle and Joshua Curole, Diana and Elise Michel, Terry Patrick Braud II, Nicole Theriot, Edward Joseph and Corbin Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Doc" Hebert; and her parents, Frank and Mathilda Waguespack Tregre; brothers Maurice John and Clifton Tregre; and sisters, Mercedes Tregre Matthews, Annette Tregre Riche and Vivian Tregre Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jane Blanche LeBlanc Pagan

• age 84, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. April 7, 2004
• visitation Friday and until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her son, Bob Pagan; stepdaughters, Joyce P. Harris of Traveler’s Rest, S.C., Shelia P. Horn of Pinebluff, Ark., and Joan P. West of Plano, Texas; brother, Francis LeBlanc of Larose; and sisters Pearl Adams and Irene Richardelle of Larose
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Y. Pagan; parents, Clement and Euzalia Gros LeBlanc; and brother, Louis LeBlanc
• homemaker; member of the Docent Southdown Museum; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Humphrey John Shortridge Jr.

• age 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houston, died April 5, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mahalia Comeaux Shortridge; daughters, Thalia and Natalie Shortridge of Houston; mother, Odessa B. Shortridge of Houston; father, Humphrey J. Shortridge Sr.; stepmother, Eloise H. Shortridge of Labadieville; sisters, Roxy S. Benoit of Houston, Cynthia S. Scott of Dallas and Karen Anne Shortridge of Atlanta; nephew, Issac Benoit; brother-in-law, Ronald Benoit of Houston; and stepbrother, Darryl Hawkins of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Issac and Geneva Palmer Bennett and Willie and Odile Boudreaux Shortridge; uncle, Edward A. Shortridge; godmother, Gustavia B. Garrett; and a host of aunts and uncles
• Serenity Mortuary of Houston

 

APRIL 9, 2004

Tessie Agnes Dean

• age 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service held Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by her mother, Rita Bohley of Houma; father, Joseph Lester Dean of Houma; companion Dovic Billiot of Houma; former husbands Terry Parfait Sr. of Houma and Norris Parfait Jr. of Mississippi; son Terry "T.J." Parfait; daughter, Jasalyn Markeit Parfait of Houma; brothers Julius Feet, Ronald Feet, Michael Dean of Houma, Malcolmn "Dino" Dean of Grand Caillou; sisters Vivian Carlos, Ethel Foret, Charlotte Accardo, Cynthia Dean, Mona Dion and Cheryl Parfait; and grandson, Brendon Foret
• preceded in death by her brother Merlin "Tiny" Feet
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home Inc.

Danny North

• age 42, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Monday, April 5, 2004, in an automobile accident in Paincourtville
• visitation held today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and until funeral time on Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; funeral Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Christopher Coleman of Paincourtville and Brandon Melancon of New Orleans; sisters, Silver Southall of Metairie, Wilma Ann North of New Orleans, Paulette N. Jackson of St. James, and –Macella Lemon of Bertrandville; brothers, Willie North of White Castle, Gary North, Gilbert North and Brian K. Larvadain all of Belle Rose, and Rodney North of Napoleonville; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Octavia Landry North; sister, Lillie Mae Moore; and a grandmother, Corrine North
• employee of Belle Rose Shell Station
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Shirley Mae Smith

• age 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Oakland, Calif., died Monday, March 29, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church
• survived by her daughters, Gail Smith, Sandra Smith, and Penny Smith all of Oakland, Calif.; son, Coydell Smith of Oakland, Calif.; sisters, Joyce Smith of Sacramento, Calif., Beverly Williams of Oakland, Calif., Fannie Zachary of Opelousas, and Ester Smith of Houma; brothers, Claude Smith, and Gilbert Smith of Houma, Walter Smith of Florida, Freddie Smith, James Smith, and Nolan Smith Jr., of Thibodaux; She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Sr., and Genieve Smith; brothers, Robert Smith and Willie Smith; and sisters, Corrine Smith and Mary Ann Smith
• Baptist; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Adline Rose ‘Chainky’ Triggs

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Saturday at the Church
• burial in the Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her daughter, Barbara Nell Triggs Strickland of Raceland; sons, Leroy Triggs, Rodney Triggs, Oliver Triggs Sr., Arthur Triggs Jr., Egerald Triggs, of Raceland, and Larry Triggs of Houma, Rosebut Triggs of Marrero, and Harold Triggs of Thibodaux; 35 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Triggs Sr.; her parents, Hazel Sr., and Agnes Williams Rose; son, Lionel Triggs Sr., and brothers, Joseph Rose, and Hazel Rose Jr.
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church; homemaker; hobbies included cooking, and shopping
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John Rolin Winchester Jr.

• native of St. James and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 7 a.m. April 5, 2004 in St. James
• visitation Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home at 101 Loop St. 945 in Donaldsonville, and Monday at St. James Catholic Church; burial followed in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ida Mae Miles Winchester; son, Shawn Patrick Winchester of Donaldsonville; father, John Rolin Winchester Sr. of Santa Ana, Calif.; mother, Eathel Scioneaux Winchester of Gonzales; brothers, Alvin Winchester of Baton Rouge, Cornell Winchester of Gonzales, Stanley Winchester of Donaldsonville, Bernard Winchester of Los Angeles, Ronnie Winchester of St. James and Lloyd and Donald Winchester of Marrero; sisters, Debra and Beverly Winchester of Marrero; granddaughter, Courtney Rashawn Winchester of Donaldsonville; mother-in-law, Elaine Miles of Donaldsonville; two sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; six aunts; five uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Felix and Isabella Winchester and Joseph and Abbie Jones Scioneaux; father-in-law, Eli Miles Sr.; four uncles and one brother-in-law
• employee of Shaw Contractor/IMC Agrico
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

APRIL 10, 2004

Tessie Agnes Dean

• age 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service today at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Rita Bohley of Houma; her father, Joseph Lester Dean of Houma; her companion, Dovic Billiot of Houma; her former husbands, Terry Parfait Sr. of Houma and Norris Parfait Jr. of Mississippi; one son, Terry "T.J." Parfait and fiancee’, Danielle Foret of Houma; one daughter, Jasalyn Markeit Parfait of Houma; four brothers, Julius Feet, Ronald Feet, Michael Dean of Houma, and Malcolm "Dino" Dean of Grand Caillou; six sisters, Vivian Carlos and husband, Druis, Ethel Foret and husband, Morris, Charlotte Accardo and husband, Kurt, Cynthia Dean and companion, Wilfred Boquet, Mona Dion and Cheryl Parfait and husband, Calvin, of Houma; and one grandson
• preceded in death by one brother, Merlin "Tiny" Feet
• homemaker

Bernice Guedry

• age 81, a native and resident of the St. Charles community died Friday, April 9, 2004
• funeral arrangements were incomplete
• survived by one brother, Warren Guedry; one sister, Irma G. Glaser; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Marguerite Guedry; two brothers, Charles Guedry and Leon Guedry Jr., and one sister, Ella Guedry

 

APRIL 11, 2004

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APRIL 12, 2004

Emma Lee Richard Babin

• age 82, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died April 10, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Richard Babin; daughter, Trudy Rodrigue; sister, Tessie Ledet; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton, "Penouch" Babin; parents, J. Arnold and Mary Breaux Richard; and brother, J. Darwin Richard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ethel Mae Cheramie

• age 79, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Golden Meadow, died April 10, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norris J. Cheramie; daughters, Brenda Thomassie, Margaret LaBella, Marion Danos and Gail Cheramie; stepson, Daniel Cheramie; sisters, Anna Mae Guidry and Joyce Melancon; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Luce Sanchez Morris Sr.; son, Curtis J. Terrebonne; brother, Ernest Morris Jr.; sisters, Lucille Davis and Irma Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Shawna Gail Danos, Bryce Anthony and Nadine Ann Thomassie
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Naise Naquin Dufrene

• age 80, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died April 9, 2004
• visitation today at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Menonnite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her sons, Carl Joseph, Curtis Joseph and Clifford John Dufrene; daughters, Juanita Tonubbee, Lona Loupe and Irma Breaux; brothers, Whitney, Nollie and Wilbert "Brud" Naquin; sisters, Earline Scheubhut, Rita Scheubhut and Joyce McBroom; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Dufrene; parents, Caliste and Agglia Dufrene Naquin; son, Rodney Joseph Dufrene; brothers, Randolph and Norman Naquin; sister, Inez Naquin; and grandchild, Shannon Dufrene
• florist who enjoyed gardening and fishing; Baptist
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Earl Joseph Hebert Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:37 p.m. April 9, 2004
• visitation today at St. Bernardette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Constrantchis Hebert of Houma; mother, Julia Gautreaux Hebert of Thibodaux; son, Earl "Rip" J. Hebert Jr. of Houma; daughters, Deborah Hebert Hebert and her husband, Richard, Darlene Hebert Duplantis and her husband, Todd, all of Houma, and Donna Hebert McGintey of Tylertown, Miss.; sister, Karen Hebert Clement and her husband, David, of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Joseph Hebert; brother, Keith Paul Hebert; and sister, Lorraine Marie Hebert
• retired superintendent for Southdown Sugar Mill and a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War; member of the Masons, Shriners Club and Grotto and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Michael Glen Herod

• age 45, a native of Water Valley, Miss., and resident of Baton Rouge died April 5, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by his wife, Bertina Faye Mart Herod of Baton Rouge; parents, Rachel and John Herod of Water Valley; daughter, Leslie Herod of Colorado Springs, Colo.; stepdaughter, Allison Gamble of Baton Rouge; son, Marcus Herod of Colorado Springs; stepson, Nicholas Gamble of Baton Rouge; sisters, Diane Brown of Waterproof, Valerie Velay of Detroit, Mich. and Barbara Hence of Water Valley; brothers, Johnny Herod of Southfield, Mich., and Anthony Herod of South Korea
• Baptist; member of National Black Achievers Network, and a U. S. Army Veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Khristopher T. Ledet

• age 34, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 10, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, A. J. Jr. and Judy Ledet; sister, Rebecca Ledet; and godchildren, Summer Hall Fryou, Jake Clement and Remi Guidry
• preceded in death by his grandparents, A. J. Sr. and Daisy Ledet, Junius Ordoyne and Dorothy Rodregeaux; and cousin, Shane Broomes; teacher at Thibodaux Elementary School for eight years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Jack C. McCary

• age 86, a native of Diamond, Oklahoma and resident of Fairfield, Illinois, died at 7:26 p.m. April 9, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Johnson Chapel; memorial service held at the chapel on Wednesday, April 14 with a burial at Maple Hill
• survived by his parents, Clarence and Hazel McCary; wife Roberta, daughter, Elizabeth Weatherwax, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his son, Raymond
• Johnson Funeral Home

Lydia Dupre Pellegrin

• age 85, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:32 p.m. April 11, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Gertrude Kreamer Cantrelle of Houma; brother, Calvin Dupre of Gray; sister, Irene Dupre Sonier of Gray; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Guelvin "Cal" Kreamer; second husband, Wilson Pellegrin; parents, Joseph and Agnes Thibodaux Dupre; daughter, Leola Marie Kreamer; brothers, Paul and Yancey Dupre; and sisters, Josephine Dupre Rhodes and Velma Dupre Porche
• retired as a self-employed ice truck router
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Leon Anthony Robichaux

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 p.m. April 10, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Roy Robichaux of Thibodaux and Kirk P. Robichaux of Houma; brothers, Tommy and Michael Robichaux of Houma; sister, Vivian R. Broussard of Houma; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Merline Morales Robichaux; parents, Leon Paul and Margaret Orgeron Robichaux; brothers, Roy, Christopher and Albert Robichaux; and sister, Veronica Robichaux
• oilfield consultant; veteran of the U. S. Air Force
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Myrtle Trosclair Ste. Marie

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 10, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Williams and her husband, Chester, Gerrie Duhon and her husband, Earl and Adriene Ste. Marie; sisters, Shirley Baye and Betty Prejean; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Ste. Marie; parents, George and Jeanne Trosclair; brothers, Irion, Cecil, Carl and Ray Trosclair; sister, Theresa Fonseca; and grandchild, Dayanne Duhon Denning
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Everett Louis Talbot

• age 82, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Houma, died April 10, 2004
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Linda Talbot of Houma, Cammie Talbot and her, fiance, Frank Chachere of Baton Rouge, Elizabeth "Lisa" Talbot Barnett and her husband, Doug Barnett of San Diego, Calif.; former wife, Rita Lapeyrouse Talbot; brother, Louis Talbot of Houma; sisters, Verna Talbot Heck of Thibodaux, Willie Lou Talbot Chilton of Mercede, Calif., Alma Talbot Deligans of Conroe, Texas, Edith Talbot Denson of Houma, Vivian Talbot Bartlett of Houston and Janet Talbot Green of Jackson, Miss.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Alma Folse Talbot; brothers, Carroll, Richard "Dickie" and Douglass Talbot; and grandson, John Everett McCoy Jr.
• owner of Talbot Real Estate and was a real estate developer until his death; avid bridge player, life master of the game of Duplicate Bridge and a thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 13, 2004

Allen Joseph Bourg

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 p.m. April 11, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at his residence at 5555 Park Avenue in Houma; religious service held at the residence, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his son, Paul Bourg of Houma; daughter, Clarice Breaux of Houma; stepdaughter, Carolyn Trotter; brother, George Bourg of Montegut; sister, Cecille Guidry of Houma; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by wife, Irene Samaha; parents, Amadeo and Clarisse Duplantis Bourg; and sisters, Rose Bourg, Josephine Boquet, Ida and Ruth Authement
• veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Khristopher T. Ledet

• age 34, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 10, 2004
• visitation today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial was celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, A. J. Jr. and Judy Ledet; sister, Rebecca Ledet; and godchildren, Summer Hall Fryou, Jake Clement and Remi Guidry
• preceded in death by his grandparents, A. J. Sr. and Daisy Ledet, Junius Ordoyne and Dorothy Rodregeaux; and cousin, Shane Broomes
• teacher at Thibodaux Elementary School for eight years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Adam Price

• age 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 p.m. April 11, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; religious service held Wednesday at the hall, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amy Trahan Price; daughter, Betty Lou Price Billiot; son, Charles Price; sisters, Onesia Authement and Norita Trahan; half-brother, Horace Price; grandchildren, Kristine Dupre Scott and her husband, Shannon, and Keri Lynn Dupre; and great-grandchild, Kourtney Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alice Pellegrin Price; stepmother, Delia White Price; brother, Chester Price; sister, Mazia Pellegrin; and half-brother, Druis Price
• retired carpenter and tugboat captain, he was Catholic and a U. S. veteran; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Theresa Naquin Richard

• age 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 5:45 a.m. April 11, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Mark Richard and his wife, Charlene, and Perry M. Richard; brothers, Charles and Clarence Naquin; sisters, Hazel Martinez and Shirley Ordoyne; and grandchild, Cory Richard
• preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Richard; and parents, Clarence and Beulah Folse Naquin
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

 

APRIL 14, 2004

Elois Bertus Walker Cheramie

• age 85, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Galliano, died at 4:35 p.m. April 12, 2004
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial at Barrios Cemetery
• survived by her son, Millard J. Cheramie; daughters, Cheryl L. Guidroz and Kathy F. Sandras; sister, MaryHetta Rounsley; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mark J. Cheramie Sr.; parents, George and Albertice Courtney Walker; son, Mark J. Cheramie Jr.; brother, George Walker Jr.; and sister Genieva Walker
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Hugh Duet

• age 80, native and life-long resident of Labadieville, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at his home
• visitation at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville today and Thursday; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Lawrence Burt; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Marla Duet; a devoted and loving sister, Hilda Duet; grandchildren, Maureen Bonvillain, Lawrence Burt II, Laurie Beth Burt, Kristin, Christopher and Savannah Duet; and great-grandchildren, Michell Hunter, Sydney Bonvillain and Lauryn and Ali Grace Burt
• preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Gonzales Duet; his parents, Orphe and Aline Gros Duet; brothers, Lawrence and Chester Duet; and sisters, Mildred Boudreaux, Doris Gibson and Elizabeth Naquin
• retired from Landry’s Funeral Home after 47 years of service; enjoyed working in his yard, traveling and spending time with his family; Air Force veteran of World War II and a devoted member of St. Philomena Catholic Church; beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, gave the love of his Cajun heritage and the gift of his Catholic faith
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Vivian Martin Melancon

• age 100, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. April 5, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Charles Melancon; parents, Elvest and Alcidie Bergeron Martin; sisters, Lollie M. Aucoin, Frenella M. Claus, Grace M. Marquette and Ella M. Mercadel
• he and her husband owned and operated Whitney’s Pharmacy until his death in 1959; moved to Napoleonville in 1960 and lived the rest of her life dedicated to helping and serving her family and friends
• she had no children, but she considered her nieces and nephews her children
• chauffeured her friends until, at 85 years old, her eye sight no longer allowed her to do so
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joseph John ‘Joe’ Nectoux

• age 66, a native of Shreveport and resident of Florida, died March 29, 2004
• survived by his wife, Akemi; daughters, Anita Lee, Tracy Nextoux and Linda Lehmann; sons, Joseph Jr. and Jason Nectoux; stepson, Travis McGowan; and three grandchildren
• teacher, he studied at Nicholls State University and taught in Florida, ending his career at Jackson Heights Middle School
• chosen as teacher of the year at Jackson Heights in 1999 and nominated as best teacher in Seminole County

 

APRIL 15, 2004

Flora Autin Bruce

• age 86, a resident of Belle Chasse, died at 3 p.m. April 13, 2004
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonce A. Bruce; daughter, Joyce Bruce LeBoeuf; brother, Alzec Autin; sisters, Irene A. Guidry, Clementine A. Emard; and grandchildren, Monica and Jan LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by her parenct, Marcelin and Amelia Danos Autin; brothers, Leonard Sr., Alcide, Horace, Oris, Eves and Harris Autin; and sisters, Leoncia and Lelia Dantin
• Mothe Funeral Home

Hugh Duet

• age 80, .native and life-long resident of Labadieville, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at his home
• visitation at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville today and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Lawrence Burt; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Marla Duet; a devoted and loving sister, Hilda Duet; grandchildren, Maureen Bonvillain, Lawrence Burt II, Laurie Beth Burt, Kristin, Christopher and Savannah Duet; and great-grandchildren, Michell Hunter, Sydney Bonvillain and Lauryn and Ali Grace Burt
• preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Gonzales Duet; his parents, Orphe and Aline Gros Duet; brothers, Lawrence and Chester Duet; and sisters, Mildred Boudreaux, Doris Gibson and Elizabeth Naquin
• beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; retired from Landry’s Funeral Home after 47 years of service; enjoyed working in his yard, traveling and spending time with his family; Air Force veteran of World War II and a devoted member of St. Philomena Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Sylvia Pitre Evans

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:55 p.m. April 13, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Curtis Evans; son, Carroll Evans; daughter, Evelyn Evans; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Winnifred and Clarice Torres Pitre; and brother, Albert Pitre
• Samart Funeral Home

 

APRIL 16, 2004

James Cassie Jr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 9, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Benedict Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Dorothy Verner; father, James Cassie Sr.; devoted friend, Patricia Ann Landry; three children that he reared, Jenna, Jacie and Donny Daigle; sisters, Patsy Phillips of Houston, Texas, Barbara Binder of Baton Rouge and Linda Williams of Reserve; brothers, Jimmy Cassie of Raceland, Cleveland Verner Jr. of Reserve and Sherman Verner Sr. of Belle Rose; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents; sister, Helen Verner; and stepfather, Cleveland Verner Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Tad Anthony Chaisson Jr.

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 a.m. April 14, 2004
• graveside service held Saturday at Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by his father, Tad Anthony Chaisson Sr. and Triche Anne Thibodeaux; grandparents, Anthony Paul Chaisson Jr. and Thaddeus and Wilma Thibodaux Chaisson; great-grandmother, Dorothy Thibodeaux; and brother, Seth Robin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Frances Stephens Pace

• age 93, a native of Zwolle and resident of Galliano, died at 6:20 a.m. April 15, 2004
• visitation Saturday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughters, Mary Frances Pace Herrin and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pace Ristroph; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Draughon Pace; parents, William and Frances Fraser Stephens; brother, William Edgar Stephens; sister, Kathrine Phares; and great-granddaughter, MaryKate Bruce
• member of United Methodist Church of Many
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Angeline Pellegrin

• age 86, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died April 15, 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 nieces, Claudette Richardelle Kiffe and Judy Richardelle Griffin; and nephew, Donald Richardelle
• preceded in death by her parents, Polinaire and Marie Gros Pellegrin; sister, Luda Richardelle; and nephew, David Richardelle
• Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Marcia Sanchez

• age 66, a native of Memphis, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Tulsa, Okla., died April 12, 2004
• religious service held Saturday at Fosters’ Ivory Chapel in Muskogee, Okla., with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Allyeene Southerland Bruene Dugger of Muskogee; children, Darren N., Annette M., Darcy T. and Teresa A. Sanchez, Mary R. Hurd, Rebecca G. Hooper, Stephanie V. Anderson; brothers, Frederick and Stephen Dugger; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Homer Darcy Dugger; husband, Whitney J. Sanchez; and daughter, Jennifer L. Sanchez
• Foster-Petering Funeral Home of Muskogee

Lucy Simmons

• age 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:26 p.m. April 14, 2004
• visitation Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ansil "Buster" Simmons; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn Simmons, Jean and Herbert Daigle, Judith Simmons, Marian and Russell Templet, Elizabeth and Dewayne Tullos; brothers, Arthur and Alfred Blanchard; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucie Cancienne Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Justin ‘Man’ Soco

• age 61, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 11, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Wanda Soco of Thibodaux; son, Justin Soco Jr. of Thibodaux; sisters, Lorraine and Vivian Soco of Thibodaux, Carol Ann Soco of Houston, Texas, Ora Mae Suco of Hammond, Doris Soco of Napoleonville and Denise Soco of Houma; brothers, Harry and Alvin Suco of Thibodaux and James Soco of Morgan City; four grandchildren and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and four sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lionel J. Wilson

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 13, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church with burial at St. Peter Cemetery No. 3 in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Kathleen Wilson of Thibodaux; daughters, Florence Wilson, and Faye Wilson of Thibodaux; brother, Allen Wilson of Houston Texas; sisters, Laura Wilson Frye and Doretha Wilson of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Sr. and Hattie Henry Wilson; and brother, Harrison Wilson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

APRIL 17, 2004

Carl Evans Elliott Jr.

• age 75, a native of Buna, Texas, former resident of Houma and resident of Kosciusko, Miss., died Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• funeral services today at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial in Parkway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ouida Lowe Elliott; one daughter, Robin McNickle of Starkville, Miss., one son, Charles Devonne Eckford of San Marcus, Texas; three sisters, Nelda Calfee, Robbie Walters and Jackie Croley, all of Orange, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Dorman Elliott and Carl Elliott Sr.
• retired from Dresser Industries and Oilfield Rental Services and was a member of Buna Methodist Church

Denis Vincent Gaubert

• age 78, a native of Ama and resident of Luling, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Barbara Zeringue Gaubert; four sons, Lowell "Bubby" Gaubert, Theron "Hoss" Gaubert, Guinn "Black" Gaubert and Roth Gaubert; four daughters, Duenna G. Poche’, Denise G. Boyd, Leila G. Bourgeois and Jaida G. Bergeron; one brother, Irby Gaubert; three sisters, Eunice G. Roberts, Ethel G. Keller and Leah Rae G. Cantrelle; 17 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; four brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Emerson and Clifford Gaubert; one sister, Agnes G. Adams; and one grandson
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired foreman for Shell Oil Company

Lucy Simmons

• age 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:26 p.m. April 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ansil "Buster" Simmons; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn Simmons, Jean and Herbert Daigle, Judith Simmons, Marian and Russell Templet, Elizabeth and Dewayne Tullos; brothers, Arthur and Alfred Blanchard; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucie Cancienne Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

APRIL 18, 2004

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APRIL 19, 2004

Johnnie Kilpatrick Adkins

• age 79, a native of Union, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:27 p.m. April 16, 2004
• religious service was held today at Christ Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her daughter, Shirley Adkins Norred; sisters, Earline K. Pittman of Utica, Miss., and Bernice K. Dees of Philadelphia, Miss.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Adkins; parents, Lemmie and Pearl Musgrove Kilpatrick; and brother, Ernest Kilpatrick
• retired owner of Adkins Grocery on Grand Caillou Road and assistant credit manager at Sears, and owner of Hi-Style Fashion on Prospect Street; parishioner of Christ Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Geraldine Ann ‘Jerrie’ Cazenave Amedee

• age 69, a native of Gramercy and resident of Houma, died at 6:38 p.m. April 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her sons, Mark, Richard "Ricky" and John Amedee; daughters, Kathy Quick and Rochelle Fernandez; brother, Paul Cazenave; sisters, Earline Landry and Barbara Klibert; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard Paul Amedee; and parents, Adlai and Luce Chenier Cazenave
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eula Knight Babin

• age 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Genevieve, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by daughters, JoAnn B. Pierce and Mary B. Duet; sister, Eunice K. Taylor; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Babin; parents, Lovincy and Ida Robichaux Knight; sons, Ronald R. and Raymond J. Babin; daughter, Peggy B. Pierce; grandson, Ronald Pierce
• resident of St. Joseph Manor for eight years
• Landry’s Funeral Home Inc.

Blanche Maronge Breaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Carroll and Mary Breaux of Bayou Blue, Norman Jr. and Susan Breaux of Houma, and Cecil and Loretta Breaux of Thibodaux; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jay Holmes of Seattle, Carolyn and Henry Babin of Raceland, Judy and Frankie Jeffery of Houma, Patty and Lanny Richard of Marrero and Joy and Wayne Lasseigne of Bayou Vista; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Mickey Naquin of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Breaux Sr.; parents, Louis and Theresa Trahan Maronge; brothers, Nelson, Sherbert, Robert, Louis Jr. and Reynold Maronge; and sisters, Ethel Duplantis and Shirley Bethancourt
• parishioner of St. Gregory and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Theodore Thaddeus Burd Jr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 13, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Benedict Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his children, Theodore Burd III, Dederia Ausbrook and Glen Burd of Bertrandvile, Sheila Chatman of Donaldsonville and Brian Burd of Anchorage, Ala.; brothers and sisters, Lovell McGallirad, Veronica Johnson, Leon Burd, Barren Burd, Harold Burd, all of Bertrandville, Vincent Burd, Anna Mae Larkins and Earl Burd of Belle Rose, Evenda Walker of Baton Rouge, Jamesetta White of Lakewood, Colo., and Emily McGallirad of Wilmington, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Helen Burd; and wife, Deannia Burd
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Maxie Martin Chauvin

• age 82, a native of Marrero and resident of Des Allemands, died at 6:04 a.m. April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at St. Gertrude Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by sons, Dwight and Vance Frickey; stepsons, Calvin, Sylvester, Allen and Timmy Chauvin; daughters, Janelle Harrell, Paula Bernard, Elain Bartell, Marcella Bartell, Brenda Ardoin; stepdaughters, Irene Owens and Ella Mae Andras; brothers, Lovless Jr., Ray, Harry and Thomas Martin; sisters, Virginia Candies, Marion Dufrene and Barbara Shortless; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Guidry; second husband, Lerrie Frickey; third husband, Joseph Chauvin; parents, Lovless Sr. and Mathilda Babin Martin; and brother, Malcolm Martin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sylvia Marie Bergeron Crochet

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died, April 16, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Crochet; daughter, Melissa Crochet of Allen, Texas; sister, Beatrice Olivier of Houma; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Junius and Evelina Moore Bergeron; brothers, Julius, Russell and Edward Bergeron; and sister, Shirley Dement
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alex Jones Sr.

• age 100, a native of Hohen Solms and resident of Donaldsonville, died April 15, 2004, in Donaldsonville
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Baptist Church in Modeste; funeral Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Gibson Jones; daughters, Ruby Martin of Donaldsonville, Lillie Julien of Baton Rouge, Mary Phillips of Chapel Hill, N.C., Bernice Jones Preston of Baton Rouge; sons, Leonard Jackson of Houston, Alex Jr., Lawrence Sr. and Albert Jones, all of Donaldsonville; brother, Iristeel Jones of Donaldsonville; sister, Louise J. Brook of Hohen Solms; 25 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carry Jones; sister, Charity Jones Carter; brothers, Joe Bailey, Robert Jr. and Henry Jones Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Jeanne Matherne Savoie LeBlanc

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:47 p.m. April 17, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence P. LeBlanc Sr.; sons, James L. and Carle J. Savoie Sr. and Clarence P. LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Ann L. Martin and Elaine L. Prim; sister, Bella Martin; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Hudson P. Savoie; parents, Telemaque and Ernestine Savoie Matherne; sister, Edith Matherne; one great-granddaughter
• Samart Funeral Home

Curtis Lee McSwain

• age 58, a native of Independence and resident of White Castle, died April 14, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sarah Dennis McSwain; daughters, Tabitha Stewart of Baton Rouge and Diedre Kenner of Atlanta; son, Kirk Scott of White Castle; sisters, Rachel Butler and Doris Banks of Independence; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Butler; first wife, Rosa Mae McSwain; son, Curtis McSwain Jr.; brothers, Charles Murray, Louis, Fred and Matthew Butler
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Adam ‘June’ Ordoyne

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:10 p.m. April 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Linda Ordoyne, Michael Ordoyne, Eric and Tammy Ordoyne and Gregory and Samantha Ordoyne; daughter and son-in-law, Angella and Bryan Guedry; sister, Rose Andras; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Dempster Ordoyne; parents, Aurelien and Judith Boudreaux Ordoyne; sisters, Olivia Boudreaux, Mable Thibodeaux and Anna Mae Durcher
• charter member of the South Thibodaux Fire Department and a veteran of World War II
• Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc.

Ozea Toups Reed

• age 94, a native of Abbeville and resident of Schriever, died at 12:37 a.m. April 17, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; graveside service Tuesday at Mimosa Pine Garden of Memories in Carless
• survived by her son, Gayneaux Trahan; daughter, Irene T. Jeanise; 44 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Habert Reed; parents, Lastie and Elodie Dore Toups; daughter, Mary Hawn; six brothers; two sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc.

Ida ‘Dot’ Stanford

• age 90, a native of Dickinson, Texas, and resident of Bourg, died at 12:30 a.m. April 16, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas; graveside services at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Woodville
• survived by her sons, Donald, Bill and Bob Lichenstein; stepsons, Ray, Frank and John Stanford; daughter, Betty Elliott; brother, Percy Cartwright; 31 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Lichenstein; her second husband, Leland Stanford; her parents, Vincent and Nancy Cartwright; sons, Louis Patrick Lichenstein and Charles "Dickie" Lichenstein; brother, Preston Cartwright; and sisters, Billie Watson and Mary Burroughs
• Samart Funeral Home

Elaine T. White

• age 57, a native of Dearborn, Mich., and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:26 p.m. April 16, 2004
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Allen "Boy" White; one son, Allen "T-Boy" White; one stepson, Alvin "A.J." Leboeuf; three daughters, Alena LeCompte, Kristy Domangue and Anna George; brother, Kim Smith; sisters, Darlene White, Charlene Prestenbach and Marlene Busey; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Tennant and Martha B. Smith; and one sister, Arlene Bergeron
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member to the T-Caillou Lions Club, the American Legion and the Ladies Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home

 

APRIL 20, 2004

Rafe Joseph Terrebonne

• infant, of Jefferson, died April 18, 2004
• visitation at Cheramie Cemetery; graveside service held at the cemetery
• survived by his parents, Robin Lyn Owens and Sandra Terrebonne Leger; grandmother, Mamie Terrebonne; brother, Scott James Leger Jr.; and sister, Gabrielle Galjour
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Terrebonne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

April Simpson Regan

• age 26, a native of Cut Off and resident of Franklington, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, William Regan Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Monica Billiot and Rodney Morgan of Franklington; sons, William Regan III and Gage Regan; daughter, Kristin Regan; brother, Jason Webber of North Carolina; sister, Jeanne Lee Galliano; grandparents, Irvin and Pat Dardar of Cut Off and Mansey Billiot and Regina Pitre of Golden Meadow; and her father-in-law, William Mark Regan Sr. of Columbia

Clinton J. ‘Tonkey’ Plaisance Jr.

• age 25, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:33 p.m. April 15, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Larose; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his parents, Clinton Sr. and Leona Plaisance; grandmother, Yvonne Plaisance; and brother, Shawn Plaisance
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Dudley Plisance Sr., Avaris and Shirley LaBiche Borne
• enjoyed hunting, fishing and football
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Adam ‘June’ Ordoyne

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:10 p.m. April 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Linda Ordoyne, Michael Ordoyne, Eric and Tammy Ordoyne and Gregory and Samantha Ordoyne; daughter and son-in-law, Angella and Bryan Guedry; sister, Rose Andras; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Dempster Ordoyne; parents, Aurelien and Judith Boudreaux Ordoyne; sisters, Olivia Boudreaux, Mable Thibodeaux and Anna Mae Durcher
• charter member of the South Thibodaux Fire Department and a veteran of World War II
• Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc.

Inez Pellegrin Daye

• age 77, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 a.m. April 15, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Mrs. Druby (Theresa) Hebert of Chauvin and Mrs. Jeffery (Marjorie) Authement of Bourg; granddaughter, Jessica R. Blair and husband, Glenn of Houma; and great-granddaughter, Grace Katherine Blair of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix Adams and Clavia Robichaux Pellegrin; daughters, Rebecca Daye and Kathleen Daye LeBoeuf; brothers, Calvin Joseph and Modris Joseph Pellegrin; sisters, Eta Pellegrin Dupre and Marie Pellegrin
• retired secretary with LSU Extension Service for 25 years; member of St. Joseph’s Ladies Altar Society, American Legion Unit No. 0380 auxiliar, serving as historian for 18 years, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 9608, a charter member of Catholic Daughters of America Court Pere Denece 1891, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and the W.O.W. Lodge 870; loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eugene J. Bourgeois

• age 69, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 7:15 p.m. April 18, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Adele Braud; son, Joseph L. Bourgeois II; daughters, Ella Bourg and Darla Billiot; brothers, Edward and Paul Bourgeois; sisters, Delores Mobley, Betty Bourgeois and Catherine Bourg; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-grandson
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Bourgeois and Elizabeth Touchard Bourgeois; sons, Felton and Dennis Bourgeois; and sisters, Barbara Dardar, Jeanette Bourgeois and Rougine Burns
• retired veteran of the U. S. Air Force and was a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

APRIL 21, 2004

Emelda Duffy Adams

• age 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 6:40 a.m. April 20, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Ernest T. and Jenny Rose Adams of Picayune, Miss., Anthony "Tony" Adams of Thibodaux and Gregory Adams of Larose; daughters and sons-in-law, Albert Adams Songe of Houma, Louise A. and M.T. Melvin of Larose, Greer Adams Robichaux of Westwego and John Galjour; sisters, Pauline Duffy Cretini of Lockport and Pearl Duffy Cheramie of Cut Off; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Adams; parents, Nicholas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; daughter, Brenda Adams Galjour; brothers, Maximillian and John Duffy; grandchildren, Andrew John Melvin and Maxie John Robichaux; sisters, Ida D. Lasseigne, Vivian D. Cheramie, Jeanne D. St. Pierre, Clara D. Plaisance, Verna D. Thomassie and Louise D. Plaisance
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and was an extraordinary minister of the eucharist; member of Our Lady of the Rosary Ladies Altar Society, and the parish council; owner of Adams Food Store and was a seamstress; recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medal
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

John Andrew Badgerow

• age 52, a native of Le Mars, Iowa and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:59 a.m. April 19, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with cremation afterward
• survived by his wife, Myrna Dupre Badgerow; mother, Carol H. Badgerow of Harrison, Ark.; sons, Joseph (Joe) Badgerow of Bourg and Brett Badgerow of Chauvin; daughter, Robin Witherwax of Bourg; brother, Bruce Badgerow of Kingsley, Iowa; sisters, Deb Reeg, Bonnie Evans, Judy Muecke; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Robert Badgerow; and brother, Larry Badgerow
• enjoyed being with his family, expecially his grandchildren; loved coaching his sons’ baseball for TPR and spending time in his garden; employee of Patterson Services for 25 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Evangeline K. Gaudin

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died April 20, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her son, Bernard Gaudin; daughter, Karen Boudreaux; brothers, Norvin, Ervin, Leo, Durell and Lutrell Kraemer; sisters, Norma Cantrelle, Emmaline Hebert, Maydel Thibodaux and Jenny Lee Cotton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Elton "Tony" Gaudin; parents, Howard and Viola Lirette Kraemer; and sister, Dorothy Pellegrin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ruby Carmen Lewis

• age 47, a native of Lovington, N.M. and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. April 19, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her son, Lance A. Avila of California; daughter, Amanda R. Avila of Houma; brother, Bobby Hulan of Andrews, Texas; sisters, Linda Thompson of Paris, Texas, and Betty Bramlett of Lovington, N.M.
• preceded in death by her parents, Sib and Ruth Crawford Lewis; brother, Louis Hulan; and sister, Lula Dale Cowger
• meter reader for Risk Management
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Karl A. Ordoyne Sr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 14, 2004
• graveside service held Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son, Karl A. Ordoyne Jr.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Linda Tabor Ordoyne; and sister, Florence Gingrich
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

APRIL 22, 2004

Isma Lirette Griffin

• age 79, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died April 21, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her sons, David and Ricky Griffin of Houma and Daniel Griffin Sr. of Chauvin; daughters, Paula Duplantis of Houma, Anna Rushing of Mendenhall, Miss., Brenda Griffin of Thibodaux; brothers, Hewitt and Julious Lirett of Chauvin; stepsons, Anthony "Junior" Griffin of Grand Caillou and J.C. Griffin of Houma; sister, Helen Bonnett; stepdaughter, Velma Griffin; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Columbus Joseph Griffin; parents, Dutrell and Josephine Bergeron Lirette; stepson, Steve Griffin Sr., daughter, Carmen Griffin Belanger; stepdaughters, Bessie Griffin, May Jane Griffin Thibodeaux and Rita Picou; brothers, Roy and James Lirette; sisters, Beverly Lirette Keiff, Velma Lirette Neil, Delta Domangue and Yvonne Lirette Blanchard; and grandchildren, Rachel Marie Belanger, Felicia Griffin and Danielle Rushing
• Samart Funeral Home

Alexander James ‘Jakie’ Loupe Jr.

• age 76, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 a.m. April 19, 2004
• memorial service held at a later date; he gave his body to Tulane Medical Research Center
• survived by his wife, Mercedes Doucet Loupe; sister, Janet Loupe Albert; five nephews, five great-nieces; one great-nephew; and one great-great-nephew
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander James Loupe Sr. and Eunice Bergeron Loupe
• member of the Thibodaux American Legion Post; Catholic and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Jeanette LeBlanc Porche

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died April 16, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Abel and Annabelle Arceneaux LeBlanc; sons, Bennett and Bryan Porche; daughters, Angela Guillory and Mary Harmening; brothers, Jesse, Jeffery, Johnny and James LeBlanc; sisters, Juanita Romero, Jean Hunot, Julie Tooke and Joyce Blackman; and 16 grandchilren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newel Porche Jr.; and brother, Jay LeBlanc Sr.
• enjoyed praying, rosary making, gardening, jogging and playing with her grandchildren; secretary at Houma Daily Courier and a social worker with prison ministries
• Samart Funeral Home

Eddie Peter Toups

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 21, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edith Toups; son, George Toups; stepsons, Mark Dyer Sr., Vernon Dyer Jr., Ronald and Reginal Picou; daughters, Pamela Knapp, Myra Palmisano; stepdaughters, Alice Gilmore and Connie Richaud; 30 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Adams Toups; parents, Exavier and Theresa Morris Toups; brothers, Munson Sr., Irvin Sr. and Clarence Toups; sisters, Mable Albert, Edna Thibodeaux and Esther Morvant; and grandchild, Quincy Dyer
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and worked for 36 years for BellSouth; member of the VFW
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

APRIL 23, 2004

Rose Aimee Beinvenu Beslin

• died on Friday, April 23, 2004, at her home in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Born in 1915, Rose was 88 years old
• visitation Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; funeral mass held Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• daughter of the late Ignace Bienvenu, former Clerk of Court for St. Martin Parish; Ignace’s records are kept and preserved, most of them in French; mother was the former Anita Berard, daughter of Felix Berard, first president of the St. Martin Parish Police Jury; both Ignace Bienvenu’s picture and Felix Berard’s picture hang on the walls of the St. Martin Parish Courthouse in St. Martinville
• popular writer of many scripts of plays and other entertainments and assemblies both for her church, St. Martin de Tours, and for many of her schools in which she taught for 39 years; received many honors and awards; patient of Hospice of South Louisiana prior to her death
• survived by her beloved husband, Ralph Beslin Sr., a sister, Anna Armentor of New Iberia; a daughter, Anita Beslin Calagna from New Orleans, and three sons: Ralph Beslin Jr. and his wife, Anita from Canada, Michael Beslin from Baton Rouge, and Scott Beslin from Thibodaux
• also survived by her son-in-law, A.J. Calagna Jr.; two beloved grandchildren, A.J. Calagna III (Tony) and Maria Elizabeth Calagna; and Tony’s wife Erin, all from New Orleans
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

David ‘Psycho’ Cavalier

• age 38, a native and resident of Labadieville, died April 21, 2004
• visitation Saturday at House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; religious service held at the church
• survived by his wife, Audrey Cavalier; parents, Steve and Tina Cavalier; son, David Cavalier Jr.; daughters, Ashly and Amber Cavalier; brothers, Steve Jr., Marc and Jason Cavalier; and one grandchild
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Raymond J. Orgeron

• age 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 22, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Oville "Red" Orgeron and Mabel Bergeron Orgeron
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Loretta Brown Pamplin

• age 35, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 p.m. April 21, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Gerald and Anita Delaune Brown of Houma; daughter, Sarah Lynn Pamplin of Houma; and sister, Laura Brown of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Brown Jr.; and grandparents, Albert Sr. and Laura Cecile Delaune and Joseph Adam Sr. and Enola Derocher Brown
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Wilva J. Rodrigue

• resident of Harvey, died at 6:07 a.m. April 21, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, in Marrero; funeral mass celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with a graveside service to follow at St. Phillip Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by his third wife, Eula Roussell Rodrigue; second wife, Earline Klingman Rodrigue; children, Carmen Blanchard, Weldon and Raymond Rodrigue; son-in-law and daughters-in-laws, Frances Rodrigue, Gale Blanchard and Darlene Rodrigue; siblings, Roland "Red" Rodrigue, Loredia Mars, Lena Percle and Johnny Rodrigue; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Carmen Faucheaux Rodrigue; and parents, Felicien Rodrigue and Argenne Borne Rodrigue
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero

Eddie Peter Toups

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 21, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Edith Toups; son, George Toups; daughters, Pamela Knapp and Myra Palmisano; stepsons, Mark Dyer Sr. and Vurnes Dyer Jr. and Ronald and Reginal Picou; stepdaughters, Alice Gilmor and Connie Richaud; 30 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Adams Toups; parents, Exavier and Theresa Morris Toups; brothers, Munson Toups Sr., Irvin Toups Sr. and Clarence Toups; sisters, Mable Albert, Edna Thibodeaux and Esther Morvant; and grandchild, Quincy Dyer
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; an employee of BellSouth for 36 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

John L. Weimer Jr.

• age 80, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:35 a.m. April 22, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church; his body was cremated
• survived by his sons, John, Richard, Michael and Gregory Weimer; brothers, Jesse and Dan Weimer; sister, Mildred "Mim" W. Schmidt; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Kearns Weimer; parents, John L. Weimer Sr. and Necia LeBlanc Weimer; daughter, Mary W. Heaton; and sister, Ruth W. Edwards
• U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Mildred Wright

• age 75, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 20, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and until wake services at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Celestine Wright, Henrietta Every, Rose and Joyce Wright, all of Thibodaux; sons, Willie Wright Jr., Walter Wright Sr., Rev. Herman Wright, Joseph and Clifton Wright, all of Thibodaux, and Contrell Wright of Omaha, Neb.; sisters, Florence Burdis of Thibodaux and Florida Williams of Paincourtville; 25 grandchildren; and 25 great-greandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Wright Sr.; parents, Horace and Olivia Johnson Williams; daughter, Florida Weber; sisters, Irene Fair, Melvina Jones and Josephine Joseph; granddaughter, Betty Ross; and great-granddaughter, La’Niya McDowell
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

APRIL 24, 2004

Joseph ‘Minos’ Barrilleaux

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 23, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Blanche Mire Barrilleaux; one daughter, Gloria Niaser, and husband, Kenneth; one brother, Roland Barrilleaux; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosalie and Earnest Barrilleaux; one brother, "Infant"; and three sisters, Marie Plaisance, Louise Ritchie and Emma Clark
• World War II merchant marine veteran and a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Norine Serverine Billiot

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial
• survived by four sons, Dennis, Alvin, Carlton and Norman Creppel; four daughters, Mercedes Douzat, Eva Boudion, and Rebecca and Josephine Creppel; two brothers, Richard and Jesty Billiot; three sisters, Ophelia Cothern, Viola Plaisance and Cesla Bourgeois; 39 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Creppel; her second husband, Joseph Billiot; her parents, Maturin and Lucia Schouest Billiot; three sons, Charlie, Glennie and Lionel Creppel; one daughter, Angelina Mills; four brothers, Earl, Calvin, Kellers and Lionel Billiot; and one sister, Olivia Billiot

Clarise ‘Judge’ Pierre Dufrene

• age 85, a native of Gheens and resident of St. Charles community, died at 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Rita Guidry Dufrene; four daughters, Janice Ramagos, Iris Plaisance, Karen Cortez and Catherine Faucheaux; two brothers, Oliver and Tildon Dufrene; one sister, Gertrude LeBlanc; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marcelite Pontiff Dufrene; two brothers, Lawrence "Lan" and Clarence Dufrene; and three sisters, Marguerite Lucia Bodden, Bernice Hogan and Bertha Breaux
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Donny James Legendre

• age 14, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Boutte, died Thursday, April 22, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Steve and Rosemary Truxillo Legendre; and three sisters, Dixie, Ashley and Mindy Legendre
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; hobbies were playing video games and riding bicycles

 

APRIL 26, 2004

Joseph ‘Minos’ Barrilleaux

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Blanche Mire Barrilleaux; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Kenneth Naiser; brother, Roland Barrilleaux; grandchildren, Lisa Capps and husband, Jeff, Teresa Tyson and husband Terry Tyson Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Sean Bridges, Jeremy Capps, Katie Tyson and Brannan Tyson
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosalie and Earnest Barrilleaux; an infant brother; and sisters, Marie Plaisance, Louise Ritchie and Emma Clark
• World War II Merchant Marine veteran and a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Norine Serverine Billiot

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero, died at 12:05 a.m. April 23, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial
• survived by her sons, Dennis, Alvin, Carlton and Norman Creppel; daughters, Mercedes Douzat, Eva Boudion, Rebecca and Josephine Creppel; brothers, Richard and Jesty Billiot; sisters, Ophelia Cotherne, Viola Plaisance and Cesla Bourgeois; 39 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Creppel; second husband, Joseph Billiot; parents, Maturin and Lucia Schouest Billiot; sons, Charlie, Glennie and Lionel Creppel; daughter, Angelina Mills; brothers, Earl, Cavlin, Kellers and Lionel Billiot; and sister, Olivia Billiot
• Falgout Funeral Home

Enola Dupre Bollinger

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:44 p.m. April 24, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Bonnie Bollinger of Gray, Niles and Virginia Bollinger of Mandeville, Mark and Vickie Bollinger, Craig and D-Lyn Bollinger and Forest "Scotty" Jr. and Angel Bollinger of Houma; daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Ronald Holman of Raceland, Connie and Don Gaidry of Thibodaux and Patti and Robert Bradley of Houma; brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Olive Dupre of Fairfield, Calif. and Magnus and Hanson Dupre of Houma; grandchildren, Amy B. McCann, Calvin Comeaux II, Holly B. Quick, Andy Bollinger, Stacey, David and Melissa Holman, Tate and Keith Tassin, Trey Gaidry, Niles Jr., Chad, Taylor and Austin Bollinger, Levi Holman and Gabrielle Bradley; and great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Simone Comeaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Forest Raymond Bollinger Sr.; parents, Caliste and Lillian Buquet Dupre; brothers, Miller and Allen Dupre; and sister, Leila Songe
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Craig Michael Dugas

• age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. April 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial in St. Francis de Sales II
• survived by his parents, Dan Peter and Monica Ann Dugas; grandfather, Wilson Louis Dugas; grandmother, Lois Melancon; brother, Ryan Michael Dugas of Dallas
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois LeBlanc Dugas; grandfather, Raymond Malbrough
• Falgout Funeral Home

Theresa Marie Naquin Dupre

• age 81, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died at 9:19 a.m. April 24, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons; Dean Dupre of Bourg, Michael Dupre of Alvord, Texas, Sam Dupre of Sulphur, Tim Dupre of Chauvin, Marty Dupre and Lee Dupre of Montegut; daughters, Jo Ann Lyons of Chauvin, Shelia Naquin of Montegut and Martha Kindrex of Florence, Miss.; 26 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Norris Paul Dupre; parents, Dennis J. and Myrtle M. Levron Naquin; sisters, Inez Ledet, Necia Naquin, Emmiline Neil and Thelma Ledet; and grandchildren, Timmy Dupre and Cory Hutchinson
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vesta Lafont Gaspard

• age 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died April 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by three sons, Leander Gaspard Jr., Jeffrey Gaspard and Donald Gaspard; daughter, Robin Gaspard Lee; brothers, Eldon Lafont and Henry Perez Jr.; 14 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leander Joseph Gaspard Sr.; and parents, Howell and Eliska Callais Lafont
• Catholic
• Falgout Funeral Home

Haskel Donald ‘Don’ Gregory

• age 44, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. April 24, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cobb Cemetery in Thornton, Texas
• survived by his mother, Mildred "Mel" Bates Gregory; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Gregory; brother, Michael Gregory; and sisters, Sharon Hicks, Gail Smith and Carrie Gaiennie
• preceded in death by his father, Haskel E. Gregory; and brother, David Gregory
• member of Raceland Church of Christ; NSU student majoring in communications; former employee of Channel 4 News in Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas
• Samart Funeral Home

Donny James Legendre

• age 14, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Boutte, died April 22, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Steve and Rosemary Truxillo Legendre; sisters, Dixie, Ashley and Mindy Legendre
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; loved video games and riding bikes
• Samart Funeral Home

Elodie Louviere Pennison

• age 90, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died April 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Donald and Daniel Pennison; daughters, Ruby Gabriel, Elodie Lusco, Evelyn Tucker, Anne Lee Clement, Carol Naquin, Jane Clause, Clara Andras, Kathleen "Kathy" Legendre, Judy Martin, and Nancy Boudreaux; 52 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Pennison; parents, Henry and Lucia Michel Louviere; son, Arthur J. Pennison Jr.; nine brothers and sisters and four grandchildren

 

APRIL 27, 2004

Kathryn Allen

• age 38, a native of New Jersey and resident of Franklin, died April 8, 2004, in Franklin
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by her fiance, Mike Lamaison; sons, Stephen, Kyle and Justin Wanser of Lehighacres, Fla., Colton Falgout of Houma and Jovan Marcott of Franklin; daughter, Charlene Wanser of Lehighacres; sisters, Peggy Allen and Vicki Ponshock of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kelley Allen of Jacksonville, Fla.
• preceded in death by her parents
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

Janet Lafont Borne

• age 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 5:47 a.m. April 26, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her son, Darren Borne; daughters, Dian M. Bourg, Donna M. Garze, Stacey A. Stegmann and Leslie Cheramie; brothers, Herbert and Joseph Lafont; sisters, Helen B. Dardar, Mae Lafont Malbrough and Ophelia Lafont Jackson; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Venice J. Borne; parents, Nocess and Eva Cheramie Lafont; daughter, Debra Borne; brother, Adam Lafont; sister, Joyce Lafont Danos
• Samart Funeral Home

Madelyn Roundtree Daigle

• age 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux died at 4:20 p.m. April 25, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph co-Cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Michael and Greg Daigle; daughters, Gisele Landry and Joan Ward; four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice "Chu-Chi" Daigle; parents, John and Bertha Adams Roundtree; sisters, Beverly Caillouet, Catherine Trosclair, Celine Adams, Anna Lee Baye, Margaret Martin Babin, Yvonne Roundtree, Amy Bergeron and Stella Daigle
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Eve T. Zeringue Pertuit

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:33 a.m. April 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Russell Zeringue Sr.; daughter, Gail Cedotal; brother, Adam Theriot; sisters, Rita Bourgeois, Bessie Labat and Pearl Champagne; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Zeringue; second husband, Sam Pertuit; parents, Alceste and Adolphine Bourgeois Theriot; brothers, Joseph and Thomas Theriot; sister, Marie "Mae" Guidry
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing and playing cards
• Falgout Funeral Home

Linda Pichoff Simoneaux

• age 70, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. April 25, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, Stanley "Butch" Simoneaux Jr. and Rick R. Simoneaux; brothers, Jim, Ralph, Charles, Darrell and Morris Pichoff; eight grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Wallace Pichoff Sr. and Mae Landry Pichoff Hamm; grandchild, Felicia Simoneaux; brother, Edwin W. Pichoff Jr.; sister, Carroll Jane Pichoff
• parishioner of St. Annun