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

JUNE 1, 2004

Glen Frederick

• age 70, a native of Union and resident of Schriever, died May 31, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Aysenne Frederick
• survived by his daughters, Wanda and Kathy; brothers, John, Allen "Cou" and Emile "Bay" Frederick; and sister, Rita Adams
• survived by his parents, Eddie and Juliette Jacobs Frederick;a nd brother, Eddie Frederick Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ordis Smith Sr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. May 29, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Nell S. Blanchard; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife Hilda Duplantis Smith; parents, Paul J. and Emma Pitre Smith; sons, Ordis J. Jr. and Dean F. Smith Sr.; daughter, Patricia "Patsy" Duplantis; and brother, Clarence Smith
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Gloria Poche Templet

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:39 p.m. May 31, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Alvin Templet; daughters, Evelyn Benoit, Patricia LaGrange and Terry McCabe; brothers, Ned "Sonny" Jr., Joseph Sr. and Ronald Poche Sr.; sisters, Gertrude Boudreaux, Henrietta Benoit, Joyce Usey and Camilla Ledet; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ned Sr. and Henrietta Lamoureaux Poche; brother, Lloyd Poche; and sister, Evelyn Poche
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Eugene Voiron Jr.

• native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died May 29, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Theresa "Bessie" Trosclair Voiron; children, Fay V. Songy, Gwendolyn Phelps Mendoza, Cindy V. Hurtel, Cathy Phelps, Allen Phelps and Debbie G. Gros; sons- and daughters-in-law, Wayne Songy, Bobby Mendoza, Melvin Hurtel, Denise L. Phelps and Chad Gros; brothers, Paul and Louis Voiron Sr; grandchildren, Christi Winkelmann, Jason Langley, Aimee R. Thibodaux, Jeffrey Richard, Shane, Ryan and Brad Landry, Laci Earles, Corey, Saydie and Shelby Phelps, Hollie and Claire Barrios, Danielle and Dru Burgo and Chance Gros; and great-grandchildren, Isabella Langley and Alex Winkelmann
• founder and owner of Voiron’s Stockyard and a member of the Lafourche Parish Cattleman’s Association
• Thibodaux Funeral Home
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene M. Sr. and Louise P. Voiron; and brothers, Joseph and Edward Voiron

 

JUNE 2, 2004

Eunice Prejeant Barrilleaux

• age 90, a native and resident of Labadieville, died June 1, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with the funeral following. Burial will take place in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Richard Barrilleaux; daughters Geraldine Cobb and Beverline Ponvelle; brothers Norman Prejeant and Raymond Prejeant Sr.; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Justilien P. Barrilleaux; her parents, Norbert Prejeant Sr. and Cecilia Thibodeaux Prejeant; daughter Marydine B. Gauthier; brothers Leslie Sr., Louis, Claude, Lawrence, Yves and Ferdinand Prejeant; a sister Marie Prejeant Montagnion; and a grandchild Charles Cobb Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kip John Bergeron Sr.

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died May 31, 2004
• visitation Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Daigle Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Isaac Bergeron and Dolores Samanie Bergeron of Gray; son, Kip J. Bergeron Jr. of Gray; daughters, Danielle B. Fasullo and her husband, Michael, and Kasey N. Bergeron of Gray; brothers, Ken P. Bergeron Sr. and his wife, Roxanne, of Houma, and Craig L. Bergeron and his wife, Niki, of Raceland; nephews, Ken P. Bergeron Jr. and his wife, Casie, of Gray, and Jesse J. Bergeron of Raceland; and nieces, Carissa L. Bergeron of Houma and Jordan N. Bergeron of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Camille and Verna D. Samanie, Dovie and Mathilde D. Bergeron; and great-niece, Danny M. Bergeron
• control tower operator for Horizon Offshore and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Cleveland J. ‘Paw Slim’ Collins

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Bourg, died May 31, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral at the funeral home and burial held at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Collins; daughters Anna Griffin Theriot, Lucille Boudwin, Mary Broussard and Cindy Collins; brothers Demoville "D.J." Collins Jr., Carroll Collins and Johnny C. Vega; sisters Nolda A. Collins, Doris C. Williams, Bertha C. Borne, Anna Mae C. Anderson, Dorita C. Bruce and Vergie C. Leonard; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Demoville Sr. and Celestine Melancon Collins; his infant daughter Lois Marie; brothers Alvin, E.J., Joseph and Adam Collins; and sisters Amanda C. Aysine, Gloria C. Cheramie, Alvina, Josephine, Isabelle and Lucy Collins
• Navy veteran of World War II, where he served with the Seabees; a member of the VFW Post 4752 in Dulac; and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and member of Unity Lodge 267 in Houma

Bobby Ray Sanders

• age 68, a native of Crowville and resident of Montegut, died May 31, 2004
• no funeral services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Barbara Thompson Sanders; mother, Luceil Robinson Sanders of Houston, Texas; sons, Derek Sanders of Gretna, and Jody Sanders of Corinth, Miss.; daughter, Melissa Sauls of Panama City, Fla.; sisters, Jessie Davis of Houston, Nell Cutler of Delhi, Louisiana and Julia Wilcoxon of Dallas, Texas; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Dewey Sanders; and daughter, Adona Sanders
• former owner of Sanders Boat Shop in Raceland
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

JUNE 3, 2004

Leticia Beal Guidry

• age 45, a native of Brownsville, Texas, and resident of Grand Isle, died May 29, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home In Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her mother, Irene Perez Beal; son, Christopher Hyer; daughter, Tanya Buquet; brothers, Richard, Elbert and Johnny Beal; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Miguel Beal; and brother, Michael Beal
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Lawrence Paul ‘Pete’ Landry

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died May 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue, with burial at Matherne Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita Rogers Landry; sons, Dr. Steve P. Landry and his wife, Paulette, of Lafayette, David W. Landry of Bayou Blue and Todd M. Landry of Houma; daughters, Vylia Landry Duplantis and her husband, Gable Jr., of Houma; brother, Edward Landry; sisters, Velma Landry Rogers and Edna Landry Breaux; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Tenile and Alida Landry; and brother, Jeffery Landry
• World War II veteran and served in the Southwest Pacific; received a campaign ribbon and other pins and ribbons; 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was an active member of Lenox Hotard Post 31 and was also a member of VFW Post 3700 and the Village East Fire Department; member of the First United Methodist Church; retired toolpusher for Atlantic Pacific Marine Corp.

Mary ‘Mae-Mae’ Rounds

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. May 28, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church, both in Johnson Ridge; religious service held Friday at the church, with a dismissal service held Saturday at the church; burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Dillie Ray Russel; mother, Nancy Collins Rounds; sons, Anthony Brooks and Gregory, Horace and Erick Rounds, all of Thibodaux; daughter, Erica Rounds of Thibodaux; brother, Stanley Rounds of Chicago, Ill.; sisters, Stella Roscoe of Chicago and Louise Smith, Rosalie Brown and Shirley Rounds, all of Thibodaux; and 23 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edward Rounds Sr.; grandparents, Arthur and Amelia Rounds Smith and Mary Gains Collins; brothers, Edward Jr. and Gerald Rounds; sister, Classie Rounds; and grandchild, Raquan Rounds
• member of Magnolia United Methodist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

JUNE 4, 2004

Edward Alexander Sr.

• age 70, a native of Breaux Bridge and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004
• visitation Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Mary Smith of Lafayette, Yolanda Bias and Dalphine Bias, both of Houma, Betty Charles of Thibodaux and Ella Verrett of Hawaii; a son, Edward Alexander Jr. of Gray; a sister, Eunice Gary of Breaux Bridge; a brother, Willis Alexander of Arnaudville; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elenoise Alexander; parents, Daniel and Louise Selexman Alexander; brothers, Gudroz Sr., Ernest and Rufus Alexander; and a sister, Felicia Alexander
• Baptist; hobbies included fishing and hunting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Lorna Robichaux Arango

• age 81, a native of Raceland and a resident of the St. Charles Community, died June 3, 2004
• visitation Monday at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial Monday at the church with burial in the Saint Mary’s Nativity Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Leeza Arango Rodriguez; son-in-law, Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez; brother, Donald G. Robichaux; sister, Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; grandchildren, Natalia and Ricardo Rodriguez Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Alida Folse Robichaux; brother, S.T. Robichaux Jr., Dave J. Robichaux, Francis J. Robichaux and Eugene L. Robichaux; sisters, Inez Robichaux Pecot and Rita Robichaux Bourgeois
• Catholic and a parishioner of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Raceland

Velma Boudreaux Bonvillain

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died June 3, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her sons Ivy John Bonvillain Jr., Jesse Bonvillain, Ray Bonvillain and Tommy Bonvillain of Houma; daughters Jean B. Collins, Janet B. Matherne, Linda B. Dupre, Jill B. Chambers, all of Houma, and Amy B. James of Thibodaux; brothers George Boudreaux of Loranger, J. C. Boudreaux of Houma and Harry Boudreaux of Lafayette; sisters Verna Levron and Ida Mae Breaux of Houma; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy John Bonvillain Sr.; parents Alexander Charles Boudreaux and Amie Felicia Legendre Boudreaux; sons Philip Bonvillain and Travis Bonvillain; and brother Alex Boudreaux
• retired sitter of 33 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lucien A. Bruce

• age 93, a native of Cloverly and resident of Cut Off, died June 3, 2004
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial today at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two sons, Anthony and Claude Bruce; two daughters, Frances Delaune and Josephine Collins; brother Michael Bruce; sister Mary Bruce; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Argentine Pitre Bruce; his parents, Joseph and Josephine Danos Bruce; son Peter Bruce; daughters Lorena Delaune and Rita Kraemer; one infant daughter; brother Morris Bruce; one infant brother; sisters Lucia Boudloche, Eva Bourg and Melvina Bourg; an infant sister; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and was a retired bridge tender
• Falgout Funeral Home

Keith Anthony Ferraro

• age 29, a native and resident of Green Acres, died May 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by his wife, Jody Gros Ferraro; parents, Luther R. Comardelle Sr. and Bonnie F. Comardelle; son, Brandon Gros; grandmother, Dorothy Ferraro; grandfather, Lester Comardelle; brother, Luther R. Comardelle Jr.
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ignazio Ferraro and Nellie Comardelle
• Falgout Funeral Home

Clyde Paul Matherne

• age 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died June 1, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Garrison Matherne; daughters Tammy M. Guidry and Judy C. Vallecillo; brother Dale J. Matherne; sister Rena M. Romero; four grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Forest J. Matherne and Amy M. Matherne; brother Freddie C. Matherne; and sister Ruth M. Bye
• served in the U. S. Army and was a retired heavy equipment operator for Avondale Shipyards and Southport Fabrication in Harvey

Hazel Williams

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Bridge City, died May 30, 2004, at 3:15 p.m.
• visitation Saturday at Second Salvation Baptist Church in Bridge City; religious service Saturday at the church; burial in the Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two granddaughters, Sandra Brumfield of Kenner, and Antoinette Williams of Avondale; one brother, Sidney Williams of Montegut; she is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cornelious Williams; parents, George Williams and Mandy Williams; one daughter, Delores Williams; grandson, Ronnie Williams and two brothers, Albert Williams, and Clarence Williams
• member of Second Salvation Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JUNE 5, 2004

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JUNE 6, 2004

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JUNE 7, 2004

Rita Guidroz Allemand

• age 77, a native of Valentine and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:15 a.m. June 5, 2004
• dates and times for funeral services were pending
• survived by her husband, Dave Allemand; daughter, Barbara Davaine; brother, Edward Guidroz; sisters, Daisy Grabert, Ida Mae Chiasson, Margie Guidroz and Marie Breaux; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Amie Naquin Guidroz; son, Ray Joseph Allemand; brother, Joseph Guidroz; and sister, Lillian Allemand
• enjoyed gardening and bingo; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Dakota Ray ‘T-Bourg’ ‘Coco’ Bergeron

• age 4, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 11:30 a.m. June 5, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Julia Bergeron and Frank J. Farve Jr.; father, Sidney P. Lee Jr.; grandparnets, Vergice Bergeron and Vanessa Pitre, Sidney P. Sr. and Octavia Chauvin Lee; godmother, Tawana Lerille, godfather, Mark Meaux; brothers, Frank Farve III; nannies, Sharon Farve and Cindy Lee Barrios; great-grandparents, Nolty Lee Sr. and Julia Pitre
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mary G. Lee, Thomas Pitre Jr., Alcest J. and Olympe Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Nolia Prejean Doucet

• age 76, a native of Jennings and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. June 4, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her son, Kenneth W. Doucet; daughters, Barbara D. Pierron and Vivian D. Thibodaux; brothers, Frank and Shirley Prejean; sisters, Ida Guidry, Mattie Neter, Hilda Johnson, Dora Doucet, Betty Albernathy, Verna Mae Miller and Frances Sabyl; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Doucet Jr.; parents, Ardes and Amelia Prejean; brothers, John, Claude, Rodney, Nolton and Lawrence Prejean; and sister, Helen Herbert
• homemaker and a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Elizabeth Rosemary Dufrene

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:45 a.m. May 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at First Assembly of God Catholic Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her daughters, Sarah Hebert and Marion Johnson; brother, Alfred Dufrene; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell S. Dufrene; parents, Wilson and Razie Adams Dufrene; son, Ranzel Dufrene; daughter, Nina B. Dufrene; brothers, Sylvest, Evest, Johnny, Paul, Robert, Albert and Annais "Shorty" Dufrene; sister, Philomene Savoie; a grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild
• member of First Assembly of God Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Frances C. Guidry

• age 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 p.m. June 6, 2004
• survived by a grandson, Thomas Guidry
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Guidry; parents, Camile and Elvigna Lefort Compeaux; son, James Guidry; grandson, Dennis Guidry; brother, Cleveland Compeaux Sr.; sisters, Eunice Compeaux and Inez Baudoin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church and a retired cook from St. Anne General Hospital
• Samart Funeral Home

Mitchell Paul ‘Mitch’ LeBouef

• age 87, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. June 6, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nancy Sagone LeBouef of Houma; son, Raymond LeBouef; daughters, Rose Mary Matherne, Ethel M. Voisin; brother, Leroy LeBouef; sisters, Lou Ella Breaux, Ruth LeBlanc, Lula Hayes and Beverly Upchurch; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcie and Agnes Bonvillain LeBouef; brothers, Fred and Carrol LeBouef; and sister, Ruby Lirette
• retired plumber; past member of the Woodmen of the World; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elmo J. Oncale

• age 81, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died June 5, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Annie Mae Perk Oncale; son, Jason Oncale and wife, Lynette; daughters, Sandra Theriot and husband, Ronnie, and Scheryl Kliebert and husband, Eugene; one brother, Earl "Jack" Oncale; one sister, Mabel O. Trosclair; grandchildren, Annette Butler, Robin Tabor, Jon and Ryan Kliebert, Mindy and Joseph Oncale; and great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Joshua Butler, Kaitlyn and Logan Tabor and Elise Kliebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elodie Bourgeois Oncale; one brother, Clarence Oncale; and one sister, Edmay Thibodaux
• oilfield worker for Sun Oil Co., a truck farmer and volunteer fireman; veteran of World War II, a Holy Name member and church usher; devoted husband, father and grandfather
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elsie Melancon Songe

• age 79, a native of Lockport, former resident of Houma, and resident of Hiawassee, Ga., died at 5:45 a.m. May 19, 2004, after battling an eight-year illness
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Wednesday at the church
• survived by her daughters, Cynthia S. Fanguy and Virginia Guichet; brother, Donald Melancon Sr. of Houma; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnus J. Songe; parents, Octave Melancon and Amelia Boudreaux Melancon; brothers, Freddie Melancon Sr. and Ray Melancon; and sister, Helen M. Madere
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Adrian Bell Webre

• age 64, a native of New orleans and resident of Schriever, died June 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Catherine Babin Bell; son, Dennis Webre; daughters, Donna Webre, Dana Craig and Dawn Zeringue; brother, Sandon Bell; daughter-in-law, Diane Webre; sons-in-law, Rick Craig and Carl Zeringue; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edward Floyd Bell

 

JUNE 8, 2004

no entries were posted

 

JUNE 9, 2004

Samuel Cassie Jr.

• age 51, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died June 7, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Nelson Chapel Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Sheila Brown Cassie of Donaldsonville; daughters, Francesca Cassie of Donaldsonville and Erica Cassie of Lemonville; son, Samuel Cassie III of Bell Rose; sisters, Diana Col of Darrow and Paulette Davis of Thibodaux; brothers, Robert Cassie of Labadieville, Donald Cassie of Thibodaux and David Cassie of Paincourtville; and two granddaughters
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary Tunson Cassie and Samuel Cassie Sr.; and sister, Alma Jean Cassie
• welder with Pax Inc.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Annie Young Mason

• age 54, a native of Smithdale, Miss., and resident of Larose died June 7, 2004
• visitation Thursday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Herman Mason Jr., Daron Mason, Jefery Gibson, and Reginald Mason, all of Larose; sisters, Diane Degree of Larose and Hilda Ingram of Raceland; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, W.B. and Christine Young, and sister, Dorothy Y. Wells
• Baptist; hobby included watching western movies
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JUNE 10, 2004

Dorothy N. Bacon

• age 99, a native and resident of Cleveland, Miss., died June 8, 2004, in Marion, Miss.
• visitation to funeral time today at Calvary Episcopal Church in Cleveland; funeral service held at the church, with burial at New Cleveland Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Alice Lindsey and her husband, Austin James; Elizabeth Nott and her husband, Dr. Robert E. James; and Marcia Louise and her husband, Rev. Terrell H. Griffis Sr.; son, Samuel Burton Wilson III and his wife, Anne Kennedy; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Samuel Burton Wilson Jr. and Randolph Frank Bacon; and sisters, Etta Louise Nott, Marcia Wheeler, Lida Brugge and Maurine Hughes
• participant in the Know Mississippi Better Train Tour from 1924-1925; city clerk for 25 years; past employee of T. M. Jones Cotton Co. and Varner Cotton Co.; served as regent, registrar and treasurer of the Daughters of the American Revolution; an avid rose lover and award-winning member of the Delta Rose Society who earned her Master Gardener certification in 1995 at the age of 90; member and past treasurer of Calvary Episcopal Church; and the oldest living native-born resident of Cleveland
• Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland

Sidney V. Savoie

• age 92, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 5:42 p.m. June 9, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife of 67 years, Mathilde Eymard Savoie; son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Jane Savoie; daughter and son-in-law Helen S. and Larbow Cheramie; sister, Frances S. Collins; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lolita Chiasson Savoie; brother, Ulysse Savoie; and sisters, Odile S. Picou, Angele S. Templet, Edith Savoie, Emelie S. Collins and Lillian S. Plaisance
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church and Holy Name Society, a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 70 years and a pioneer in the tugboat industry. His family was his biggest joy
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano

 

JUNE 11, 2004

Edley Joseph Daigle Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died June 10, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruby Savoie Daigle of Bayou Blue; sons and daughters-in-law, Edley Jr. and Carolyn Babin Daigle; Lloyd and Cynthia Fatchette Daigle, David and Ruth Landry Daigle; daughter and sons-in-law, Kathy D. and Roy Gautreaux and Douglas Campbell; brothers, Wilbert and Nelson Daigle; caregiver, Annie Demmitt; 12 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Joseph Daigle and Ann Angeline Guidry Daigle Samanie; daughter, Evelyn Daigle Campbell; brothers, Joseph and Herbert Daigle; half-brothers, Shelly, Henry and Charles Daigle; sister, Mrs. Horace (Nellie D.) Caro; half-sisters, Mrs. Paul (Magnolia D.) Sears, Mrs. Emile (Elda D.) Thibodaux, Mrs. Clay (Ozia D.) Sonier and Mrs. Dovie (Mathilda) Bergeron
• served several terms as president of Bayou Blue Recreation, He served on the St. Louis Church Council; retired in 1978 after 30 years of service with South Louisiana Co-operative Association; member of Woodmen of the World and was a member of St. Louis Usher Society
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Sonny Daigle

• age 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 a.m. June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gladys Daigle; sisters, Mary St. Germanie, Daisy Boudreaux, Wilma Daigle and Zara Mae Gomez
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Daigle and Stella Hebert Daigle; brothers, Wilbert and Gleson Daigle
• Assumption Parish tax assessor for 20 years and also the Assumption Sheriff’s Office juvenile officer for 17 years; member of the Knights of Columbus
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Daphney Diggs

• age 37, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gibson, died June 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her children, Tasiha, Johnathan, Kentrell and Shawn Diggs; mother, Ruby Lee Thomas of Napoleonville; father, Rudolph Diggs of Gibson; sisters, Denise Jones of Bertrandville, Michelle Diggs of Labadieville, Shereka Diggs of Napoleonville and Tyreka Johnson of Thibodaux; one grandchild
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Lucille Owens Franklin

• age 83, a resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. June 10, 2004
• visitation Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Monday, with burial at Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her son, James Franklin; daughters, Glenda LeBlanc and Starley Goss; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin; parents, Walter and Linnie Wenchester Owens; and daughter, Johnnie Mack Hau
• Falgout Funeral Home

Aglone Marie ‘Bootz’ Foret Munson

• age 102, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. June 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son, Glendy J. Munson Jr. of Houma; daughter, Nellie M. Rauch of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Glendy J. Munson Sr.; parents, Joseph and Nellie Lagarde Foret; sons, Donald H. Munson and an infant son; grandson, Randy Rauch; brother, Claude B. Foret; sister, Odette Dupont
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Roman Naquin

• age 86, a native and resident of Naquin’s Settlement, Thibodaux, died at 9:05 a.m. June 10, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice Constant Naquin; son, Rudy Naquin; daughters, Brenda N. Barthelemy, Barbara N. Williams and Patricia N. Miller; brothers, Morris, Van, Francis "Frank" Rene Jr. and Andrew Naquin; sisters, Thelma N. Ferris, Hilda N. Burlett, Marjorie N. Piedscalzi, Madeline N. Simorelli, Theresa N. Radciffe, Bernice N. Dimarco, Elise N. Bothner, Joyce Naquin, Sara Mae N. Taylor and Shirley N. Taylor; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene Sr. and Augustine Eschete Naquin; grandson, Jeffery Barthlemey; and brother, Daniel Naquin Sr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JUNE 12, 2004

Cherry Hall Roussel

• age 59, a native of Belzoni, Miss., and resident of Mandeville, died Thursday, June 10, 2004
• funeral services Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Belzoni, with burial in Belzoni City Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas J. Roussel Sr.; her mother, Zelma Ford Hall; one son, Tommy Roussel Jr.; one daughter, Leigh Hall Roussel Green; and three brothers, Toxey A. and F.D. Hall and Miles A. Causey
• preceded in death by her father, Dr. Toxey E. Hall
• teacher and artist

Aglone Marie ‘Bootz’ Foret Munson

• age 102, a native of Lockport and a resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Glendy J. Munson Jr., of Houma; one daughter, Nellie M. Rauch, of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Glendy J. Munson Sr.; her parents, Joseph Foret and Nellie Lagarde Foret; two sons, Donald H. Munson and an infant son; one grandson, Randy Rauch; one brother, Claude B. Foret; and one sister, Mrs. John M. (Odette) Dupont
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

 

JUNE 13, 2004

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JUNE 14, 2004

Rheuben Frank Bascle

• age 93, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7 p.m. June 10, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Abby Bascle; and sister, Dorothy B. Prosperie
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; brothers, Eba and Mott Bascle; and sisters, Phoebe B. Falgout and Allie Bascle
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Calvin ‘Pete’ Billiot Jr.

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died June 12, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Pete and Trey Billiot of Houma; daughters, Allie Jo and Joyce Billiot of Houma; brothers, John Billiot of Gasper, Fla. and Ronald Billiot of Houma; and sister, Cheryl Billiot of New Iberia
• preceded in death by his wife, Natasha Billiot; parents, Joyce and Calvin Billiot Sr.; grandparents, Bernice and Sidney Dupre Sr. and Lucille and Matrian Billiot; and sister, Roxanne Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home

Bryant ‘Boo’ Bourgeois

• age 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 13, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Rago Bourgeois; mother, Frances Enriquez Bourgeois of Temple, Texas; son, Lane Bryant Bourgeois of Thibodaux; brothers, Keith and Steve Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and sisters, Melanie B. Flories and Mary Bourgeois of Temple
• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Oneil Bourgeois; grandparents, Oneil and Vesta Bourgeois, and Fances Lurati
• employed by Cameco/John Deere; loving husband and father; enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and friends and traveling abroad for his job
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Harry ‘T-Kye’ Dardar Jr.

• age 56, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. June 12, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, James Dardar; daughters, April D. Carbajal, Helen Dardar and Crystal D. Carbajal; brothers, Benny and Virgil Dardar; sister, Clarine LeCompte; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anna Naquin Dardar Sr.; grandchild, Angel Dardar; sister, Marie Dardar; and an infant sister
• member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8616; retired fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

John Romain Naquin

• age 86, a native and resident of Naquin’s Settlement, Thibodaux, died at 9:05 a.m. June 10, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux., with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice Constant Naquin; son, Rudy Naquin; daughters, Brenda N. Barthelemy, Barbara N. Williams and Patricia N. Miller; brothers, Morris, Van, Francis "Frank" Rene Jr. and Andrew Naquin; sisters, Thelma N. Ferris, Hilda N. Burlett, Marjorie N. Piedscalzi, Madeline N. Simorelli, Theresa N. Radciffe, Bernice N. Dimarco, Elise N. Bothner, Joyce Naquin, Sara Mae N. Taylor and Shirley N. Taylor; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene Sr. and Augustine Esteve Naquin; grandson, Jeffery Barthlemey; and brother, Daniel Naquin Sr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Janie Gregory James

• age 67, a native of Bay Springs, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died June 11, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry L. James; mother, Ona V. Montegomey Gregory; son, Henry G. James; daughter, Vickie A. James; brother, Jame Nelson "Tad" James; granddaughter, Jennifer Adams; and great-grandchildren Victoria, Shae and Trevor Adams
• preceded in death by her father, Marvin B. Gregory; and sister, Sarah "Liz" Morvant
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gayle Ann Oncale

• age 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 3:35 p.m. June 12, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at United Pentecostal Church in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews; foster brothers and their spouses, John Alonzo, Louis and Cheryl Guidry, Albert and Carol Guidry, Clarence Alonzo and Brian Pierce; foster sisters and their spouses, Florence A. and Teddy Voisin, May Ann Guidry, Judy Guidry and Greg Chiasson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank A. and Merry Jo. W. Oncale, Mark J. and Donna R. Oncale; adopted brother, Raymond Oncale; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen O. and Ray A. Pitre; adopted sister and brother-in-law, Althea and Budwin Brace; and sister-in-law, Susan B. Oncale
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred J. and Catherine Hoffman Oncale
• Falgout Funeral Home

Herman Joseph ‘Babe’ St. Pierre

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:30 a.m. June 13, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Hattie Gisclair St. Pierre; son, Robert Joseph St. Pierre; daughters, Diane Orgeron, Roxanne Adams, Robin Callais and Jenny Richeaux; sister, Lovina S. Killian; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Valcourt and Veleda Charpentier St. Pierre; brothers, Edward, Roy and Norman St. Pierre; a sister, Shirley St. Pierre
• parishioner of St. Joseph and a member of the St. Joseph Holy Name Society; 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus; hobbies included working on the church grounds and making rosaries
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eugene L. Verret

• age 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. June 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jennie Sapia Verret; stepsons, Addis, Myron and Donald Meacham
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Clementine Matherne Verret; brothers, Luke, Willie Sr., Yves Sr. and Edward Verret Jr.; sisters, Rena and Theresa Verret
• parishioner of St. Hilary and a veteran of World War II; retired employee of Schlumberger Co.
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 15, 2004

Pearl LeBlanc Adams

• age 91, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:38 a.m. June 13, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, richard Adams; daughter, Elsie Mae Adams; brother, Francis LeBlanc; sister, Irene L. Richardelle; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philip Adams Jr.; parents, Clement and Euzalia Gros leBlanc; brother, Louis LeBlanc; and sisters, Jane L. Pagan and Leota LeBlanc
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Horace Bishop

• age 85, a native of Ennis, Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. June 11, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Ruby T. Bishop; sons, Horace "Tommy," Bobby, Billy, Jeffrey and Michael Bishop; daughters, Kim Detillier and Mitzi Parks; sister, Gertrude Presley; 17 grandchildren;a nd three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Willie Bishop; and sister, Mabel Wills
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Bryant ‘Boo’ Bourgeois

• age 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 13, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Rago Bourgeois; mother, Frances Enriquez Bourgeois of Temple, Texas; son, Lane Bryant Bourgeois of Thibodaux; brothers, Keith and Steve Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and sisters, Melanie B. Flories and Mary Bourgeois of Temple
• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Oneil Bourgeois; grandparents, Oneil and Vesta Bourgeois, and Fances Lurati
• employed by Cameco/John Deere; loving husband and father; enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and friends and traveling abroad for his job
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Kenneth Jerome ‘Sheep’ ‘Dooby’ Carvin

• age 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died June 12, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Beaulah Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maeola Jordan Carvin; parents, Brenda and Edward Washington and Jerome and Eva Daggs; brothers, Rodney Carvin Sr. and wife, Tammy, LeMark Carvin Sr. and wife, Shonda, and Jerome Daggs; and sisters, Felicia Williams and husband, Jeffery, Letisha Pollard and Lettie Daggs
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Odile Carvin Sr. and Nolan and Stella Daggs
• member of Beaulah Baptist Church

Glenda Ann Hargrave

• age 46, a native of Baytown, Texas and resident of Austin, Texas, died June 12, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother Odile "Dee Dee" Portier Pellerin of Houma; and brother, Alex "Punkin" Hargrave of Slidell
• preceded in death by her father, Samuel Laroy Hargrave Jr.; stepfather, Ernest Pellerin; and sister, Sharon Hargrave
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jerry Ledet Sr.

• age 75, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died June 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Kraemer Ledet; children, Glenn Sr. married to Karla Schexnayder Ledet and their children, Glenn Jr., Kristi and Eric; Patricia Ledet Lombardo and her children Gerard, John and Lauren; Bryan married to Tammy Tregre Ledet and their children Lance and Scott; and Jerry Jr., married to Susan LeCompte Ledet and their daughter Emily
• also fostered Ronnie Acosta, married to Ann Benoit Acosta; and Myra Richoux, married to Darryl Richoux; He is also survived by his mother, Eunice Foret Ledet; brothers, Charlie and Philip Ledet; and sisters, Joyce Ledet, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae Ledet Labat, Barbara Ledet Battaglia, Marcelle Ledet Labat, Noel Ledet Bourg and Lydia Degruise
• preceded in death by his father, Philip R. Ledet; brother, Kermit Ledet; and son, Gerard Joseph
• retired general manager of American General Life and Accident Insurance Co, formerly National Life and Accident, covering nine parishes in the bayou region where he worked for 36 years; also served for 31 years in the Louisiana National Guard and retired as a lieutenant colonel; received the La. Commendation Medal and was named a lifetime member of the National Guard Association
• while his children attended school, he served on the board and as president of the St. Joseph Elementary Parent’s School Club, president of the E.D. White Band Boosters for seven consecutive years, chaired the first extensive band trip in school history and organized the first school fair, serving as chairman for its first six years; instrumental in forming the school’s alumni association and served as its first president, a position he held for three years; for this service to the school, he was inducted into the E.D. White Hall of Fame in 1986
• also served as a board member and chairman of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 4; because of their service to the Thibodaux community, he and his wife received the Francis M. Durel Service Award presented by the local VFW post in 1983
• also helped establish the Bayou Coin and Stamp Club and served as its president for four years; member and served as past president of the Louisiana Numismatic Association; served as secretary of the New Orleans Mint Preservation Society assisting with the restoration of the mint as a museum
• member and past board member of the Krewe of Chronos, a member, past board member and past king of the Krewe of Christopher; and member of the Krewe of Cleophas, where he helped with its reorganization in 1967 and served as a past president and board member for the past 37 years; helped organize weekly bingo to raise funds to support the club and served as its first chairman. In 2003, the club bestowed its first and only Lifetime Achievement award to him; an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gayle Ann Oncale

• age 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 3:35 p.m. June 12, 2004
• religious service was held today at United Pentecostal Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews; foster brothers and their spouses, John Alonzo, Louis and Cheryl Guidry, Albert and Carol Guidry, Clarence Alonzo and Brian Pierce; foster sisters and their spouses, Florence A. and Teddy Voisin, May Ann Guidry, Judy Guidry and Greg Chiasson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank A. and Merry Jo. W. Oncale, Mark J. and Donna R. Oncale; adopted brother, Raymond Oncale; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen O. and Ray A. Pitre; adopted sister and brother-in-law, Althea and Budwin Brace; and sister-in-law, Susan B. Oncale
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred J. and Catherine Hoffman Oncale
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JUNE 16, 2004

Thelma Gisclair Sistrunk

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. June 16, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell J. and Genny Pierce; stepson, Jerry Sistrunk of Monroe; brother, Milton Gisclair of Cut Off; sister, Juanita Danos of Cut Off; grandchildren, Pamela Fontenot and Tanya Melancon; and great-grandchildren, Spencer and Megan Fontenot
• preceded in death by her husband, Zollie F. Sistrunk; parents, Euzbert J. and Nora Savoie Gisclair; sisters, Sophie Thomasee, Nola Blanchard and Eunice Pitre
• homemaker, a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of Al-Anon
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chester J. Percle

• age 84, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 3 a.m. June 15, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Percle; son, Wayne Percle; daughters, Jackie Olivier and Bea Parker; sister, Alice Kraemer; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Marie Percle; brother, Nolan Percle; sister, Elma Sanchez and Rena Landry
• retired from Exxon Oil Co. and Nicholls State University
• Samart Funeral Home

Jerry Ledet Sr.

• age 75, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died June 14, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Kraemer Ledet; children, Glenn Sr. married to Karla Schexnayder Ledet and their children, Glenn Jr., Kristi and Eric; Patricia Ledet Lombardo and her children Gerard, John and Lauren; Bryan married to Tammy Tregre Ledet and their children Lance and Scott; and Jerry Jr., married to Susan LeCompte Ledet and their daughter Emily. He also fostered Ronnie Acosta, married to Ann Benoit Acosta; and Myra Richoux, married to Darryl Richoux; He is also survived by his mother, Eunice Foret Ledet; brothers, Charlie and Philip Ledet; and sisters, Joyce Ledet, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae Ledet Labat, Barbara Ledet Battaglia, Marcelle Ledet Labat, Noel Ledet Bourg and Lydia Degruise
• preceded in death by his father, Philip R. Ledet; brother, Kermit Ledet; and son, Gerard Joseph
• retired general manager of American General Life and Accident Insurance Co, formerly National Life and Accident, covering nine parishes in the bayou region where he worked for 36 years; served for 31 years in the Louisiana National Guard and retired as a lieutenant colonel; received the La. Commendation Medal and was named a lifetime member of the National Guard Association
• while his children attended school, he served on the board and as president of the St. Joseph Elementary Parent’s School Club, president of the E.D. White Band Boosters for seven consecutive years, chaired the first extensive band trip in school history and organized the first school fair, serving as chairman for its first six years; instrumental in forming the school’s alumni association and served as its first president, a position he held for three years; for this service to the school, he was inducted into the E.D. White Hall of Fame in 1986
• also served as a board member and chairman of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 4; because of their service to the Thibodaux community, he and his wife received the Francis M. Durel Service Award presented by the local VFW post in 1983
• also helped establish the Bayou Coin and Stamp Club and served as its president for four years; member and served as past president of the Louisiana Numismatic Association; served as secretary of the New Orleans Mint Preservation Society assisting with the restoration of the mint as a museum
• member and past board member of the Krew of Chronos, a member, past board member and past king of the Krewe of Christopher; and member of the Krewe of Cleophas, where he helped with its reorganization in 1967 and served as a past president and board member for the past 37 years; helped organize weekly bingo to raise funds to support the club and served as its first chairman; in 2003, the club bestowed its first and only Lifetime Achievement award to him
• active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Stanley J. ‘Bot’ Champagne

• age 88, a native and resident of Luling, died at 12:14 p.m. June 14, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Anthony Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Lydie Zeringue Champagne; daughters, Barbara Mason, Lydia Champagne and Nedra Weaver; brother Lucien Champagne; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Landry and Lydia Troxler Champagne; daughter, Rylma Champagne; brother, Earl Champagne; and sisters, Inez Mosley, Lillian Bosco and Verna Taranto
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; Air Force veteran of World War II who attained the rank of staff sargent; 50 year member of the American Legion and was employed by Kaiser Aluminum for 22 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Kenneth Jerome ‘Sheep’ ‘Dooby’ Carvin

• age 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died June 12, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Beaulah Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maeola Jordan Carvin; parents, Brenda and Edward Washington and Jerome and Eva Daggs; brothers, Rodney Carvin Sr. and wife, Tammy, LeMark Carvin Sr. and wife, Shonda, and Jerome Daggs; and sisters, Felicia Williams and husband, Jeffery, Letisha Pollard and Lettie Daggs
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Odile Carvin Sr. and Nolan and Stella Daggs
• member of Beaulah Baptist Church

Jeanette Osborn Albarado

• age 75, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and resident of Dulac, died at 8:50 p.m. June 14, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Alex Albarado; sons, Steve and Tim Osborn of Memphis; daughters, Labrenda Harland, Jenny Tarrance and Esther Lee, all of Memphis and Betty Daigle of Thibodaux; brothers, Paul Jr. and Howard Roberts of Memphis and J.C. Roberts of Melbourne, Fla.; sisters, Thelma Lawrence of Memphis and Lillian Winkle of Clarksville, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul Sr. and Jennie Meadows Roberts; four brothers; and two sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JUNE 17, 2004

Deanna Mae DeHart Liner

• age 61, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 2:58 p.m. June 15, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Theriot; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband, Morris Terry Liner Sr. of Theriot; mother, Maria Marie Daisey DeHart of Theriot; sons, Morris J. Jr. and Tandy M. Liner of Theriot; brother, Cary DeHart of Theriot; sisters, Ellen Rink of Morgan City, Nancy Punch and Merrill Liner of Theriot
• preceded in death by her father Herbert Julius DeHart
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roseline ‘Rose’ F. Richmond

• age 80, a native of Maui, Hawaii, a longtime resident of Galliano and resident of Slidell, died June 16, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jessie and Barbara Richmond of Lafayette, John and Cindy Richmond of Galliano, Jim and Eydie Richmond of Slidell, Jerry and Susie Richmond of Houma and Louis and Cheryl Richmond of Galliano; brother, August Olsen of Honolulu, Hawaii; sister, June Jamison of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Catherine Silva Fredrickson; daughter-in-law, Gerry Richmond; grandson, John Wade Richmond; brother, Andrew Henry Olsen; and sisters, Annie and May Fredrickson
• member of First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 18, 2004

Robert D. Adams

• age 67, a native of Hayes and resident of Houma, died at 11:33 p.m. June 15, 2004
• service took place in Welsh, with burial in Hayes
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Taylor Adams; sons, John Douglas Adams, Robert D. Adams Jr. –and William "Billy" Otto Bock; daughters, Melinda Lorene Adams, DeAnna Lynne Adams and Olita Uory Adams Bolanos; brothers, Irvin A. Adams Sr. Shepard A. Adams and Jimmie R. Adams Sr.; sisters, JoAnn Arwood and Sharon A Pixlfy; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jack E. Adams and Olita Richard Adams; brother, Harvey Larry Adams
• retired 20 years ago from the U. S. Navy and did three tours of Vietnam; hobby was cooking
• Samart Funeral Home

Felix Joseph Becnel Jr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. June 17, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn M. Becnel; sons, Michael Becnel and Toby Becnel; daughter-in-law, Gaynel A. Guillot; brothers, James, Tommy, Dickie, Harry and Gene Becnel; sister, Janice B. Charleville; two grandchildren, Alex and Josh Becnel
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix J. Becnel Sr. and Albertine Kraemer Becnel; daughter, Laverne Kay Becnel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gloria T. Cortez

• age 66, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died June 17, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Gertrude, with burial in the chuch cemetery
• survived by her husband, Justilien Cortez Sr.; sons, Justilien Jr., James and John Cortez; daughters, Joanne Newchurch, Louise Sassin, Sandra Dempster and Glenda Delcambre; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Marie Louise Tregle Folse; brother, Clyde Folse
• parishioner of St. Gertrude
• Falgout Funeral Home

Royal Dorsey Sr.

• age 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Dorseyville, died June 14, 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, with burial at Beautiful Zion A.M.E. Church Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Frank, Royal Jr., Wilson and Horace Dorsey; daughter, Rebecca Williams; sister, Rowena Lang; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Dorsey; parents, Willie and Josephine Dorsey; brothers, Sam, Freddie, Willie and Wallace Dorsey; sisters, Alma Ward, Mabel Cyprian, Dorothy Dorsey; Ella B. Alexander and Josephine Buggage
• retired farm worker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Oscar Johnson Sr.

• age 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 8:48 p.m. June 16, 2004
• visitation Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Monday at the church; dismissal service held Tuesday at the church, with burial in the Church Cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Onedia Tucker, Eunice Reed, Sylvia Adams, and Geraldine Woods, all of Thibodaux; sons, Oscar Johnson Jr., Earl Johnson, and Willie Johnson, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Joseph Johnson of Thibodaux, and Beverly Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; 43 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Warner Johnson; parents, Samuel Joseph Johnson Sr., and Sylvia Folse Johnson; sisters, Lula Johnson Venible, and Charlette Johnson Rounds; brothers, Wilson, Richard, Westley, Lloyd, Raymond and Samuel Johnson Jr.
• member of Calvary United Methodist Church; also a member of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge # 15 of Thibodaux ;hobbies included carpentry
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Velsie Daigle Landry

• age 88, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Napoleonville died at 10 p.m. June 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by her daughters, Dianne L. Clement, Mary L. Antille, Charlene L. Cavalier and Cynthia L. Monson; son, Don J. "T-Don" Landry; sons-in-law, Ray Antill, Peter Cavalier, Wesley "Pee Wee" Monson and Gene Clement; daughters-in-law, Judy, Lynda and Becky Landry; sisters, Velma D. Gaudet and Valley D. Mabile; 24 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Marquette" Landry; parents, Lawless Daigle Sr. and Sylviane B. Daigle; sons, Charles Jules "Kit" Landry and Johnny J. Landry; great-grandson, Cody "Marquette" Antill; brotrhers, Lawless "Cayoute" Daigle Jr., Alexis "Bly" Daigle; Vevis Daigle; sister, Vivian Dadalla
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Brad Lemon

• age 29, a native and resident of Dorseyville, died June 9, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, John Cole; foster parents, Manuel and Eva Mae Rodrigue; grandparents, Hazel and Willie Lemon Sr.; sisters, Marilyn Davis, Melanie and Andrea Lemon, Marion Moonkissoon and Ann Marie Cole; brothers, Lloyd Lemon, Kenneth and Stanley Rodrigue
• preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Lemon; and grandmother, Hilda Lemon
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Rosa Zito Musco

• age 88, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:52 p.m. June 15, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by a daughter, JoAnn Scioneaux of Vacherie; sons, Mickie Musco of Texas, Terry Musco of Belgium and Paul Davis of Donaldsonville; brothers, Joe Zito Jr. of California and Johnny Zito of Plaquemine; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Musco; parents, Joe and Lena Zito; sisters, Rita Zito and Katie Musco; brothers, Ross Zito and Anthony Zito
• Ourso Funeral Home

Keara Rae Reed

• age 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. June 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories
• survived by her mother, Erica Louise Reed; father, Reginald Kliebert; grandparents, Wayne and Beverly Hebert and Sheila Ross; great-grandmother, Essie Brazan; brother, Seth Gage Reed; sister, Kaley Marie Reed
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ms. Roseline Richmond

• native of Maui, Hawaii, a longtime resident of Galliano and a recent resident of Slidell passed away June 16, 2004
• religious services held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden; wake held today at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; funeral services held at the church Saturday; interment in the First Baptist Church Mausoleum in Larose following funeral services
• survived by her five sons and their wives, Jessie and Barbara of Lafayette, John and Cindy of Galliano, Jim and Eydie of Slidell, Jerry and Susie of Houma, Louis and Cheryl of Galliano; sister, June Jamison of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; brother, August Olson of Honolulu, 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Fredrickson and Catherine Silva; sisters, Annie Frederickson and May Fredrickson; brother, Andrew Henry Olson; daughter-in-law, Gerry Richmond; and grandson, John Wade Richmond
• active member of First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow for more than 50 years; avid gardener, loved to fish and was an accomplished cook; her joy was being in the company of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Cecil Benny Rodrigue

• age 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Lafayette, died June 15, 2004
• visitation today at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette; religious service held today at the chapel, with burial at Calvary Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Jean Culley Rodrigue; daughter, Bernadette Woodard; sons, Dennett "Bear" Rodrigue and wife Dawn of Lafayette and Bennett Rodriguez of Lafayette; sisters, Elise Benoit, Hulda Martin, Myrtle Granier and Sister Denis (O.Carm); brothers, Harold, Leopold, Anthony, Jean Denis and Peter Stephen Rodrigue; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Elma Marse Rodrigue; and brothers, Edmond and Zenon Rodrigue
• pallbearers will be Dennett and Bennett Rodrigue. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers
• Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette

 

JUNE 19, 2004

René ‘Pudding’ Antoinette Billiot

• age 19, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Monday, June 14, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her parents, Frank and Rita Billiot; her grandmothers, Josephine Rowley and Victorine Billiot; one son, Nathanial J. Billiot; one daughter, Gabriel A. Billiot; five brothers, Peter Pitre and companion, Patricia, Patrick Pitre and wife, Dana, Philip Pitre, Frank Joshua Billiot and Frankie Billiot; one sister, Joyce Pitre; her godmother, Verline Billiot; two uncles, Martin Sam Parfait and Roy Rowley; and six aunts, Edna Rowley, Cathy Bernard, Catherine Verret, Evelyn Handon, Lorie Rowley and Toaza Parfait
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Albert Billiot and Earl Rowley; her great-grandparents, Edna Mayfield and Gaynal Billiot; one aunt, Joyce Marie Rowley; and one cousin, Joseph Handon
• employed at McDonalds in Gray
• Samart Funeral Home

Antoinette Collins Chabert

• age 80, a former resident of Larose and resident of Missouri City, Texas, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with the Rev. Mark Toups presiding, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Raleigh Joseph Chabert and wife, Wanda, of Livingston, Texas; one daughter, Elaine Chabert Smith and husband, Leslie; one brother, Joseph B. Collins of St. Bernard; one sister, Theresa Collins St. Pierre of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Alidor J. Chabert; one daughter, Barbara Chabert Satterlee; and one son, Roger Dale Chabert
• gifted seamstress. Responding to a family need, she worked along side her husband on their trawl boat for many years; as a senior citizen, she worked at the Larose branch library as an aide where she also shared her Cajun heritage teaching French to the children of the parish; in 1987 she received the honor of Outstanding Worker of the Year in Lafourche Parish
• Falgout Funeral Home

Theodore Cowan

• age 44, a native of Pampa, Texas, and resident of Theriot, died at 5:51 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• religious services Monday at Carmichael Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa
• survived by his parents, Sherman and Dorothy Cowan of Pampa; his long-time friend, Kim Danby of Theriot and her children, Courtney Murray, Cody Murray, Blair Danby and Vanessa Danby; one son, Joseph Boone Cowan of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Claire Marie Cowan of Tulsa; one brother, Timothy Cowan and wife, Amber Mosley of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Mandy Cummings and husband, Robert, of Pampa; Kim’s sister, Holly Foster of Slidell; and several nieces and nephews
• worked in the pipeline industry for 30 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Josephine Florence Parfait

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Oris Parfait; four sons, Bradley Parfait, Tony Parfait and wife, Marion, John Terry Parfait and Terrell Parfait; three daughters, Mary Freeman and husband, Mike, Helen Parfait and Pauline Laughlin and husband, James; two sisters, Selvina Billiot and Josephine Rowley; 27 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Albert Parfait and Mary Alice Verdin; one daughter, Charlene Parfait; three brothers, Joseph, Antoine and Alvin Parfait; and two sisters, Victoria Gregoire and Marie Billiot

Earl J. Rowley

• age 78, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Josephine "Nanan" Parfait Rowley; two sons, Martin "Sam" Parfait and companion, Toaza; and Roy J. Rowley and wife, Lori; five daughters, Evelyn Handon and husband, Jerry, Catherine Verret and husband, Antoine "Collins" Verret, Rita Mae Billiot and husband, Frank, Edna Rowley and companion, Laura, and Cathy Bernard and husband, Emmett; 26 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Edna Moore Rowley; one daughter, Joyce Marie Rowley; and two grandchildren, Joseph Handon and René Billiot
• U. S. Navy veteran and a member of First United Pentecostal Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

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JUNE 21, 2004

Lawrence Joseph Breaux

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 p.m. June 17, 2004, of natural causes
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Dubois Breaux; brother, Ernest Breaux; sister, Rosemary Breaux Arabie Cheramie; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Eula Lee Riley Breaux; daughter, Eula Mae Breaux; brother, Ignace, Elva, Venice "T-Mam" and Alex Breaux; and sisters, Aline Sampey and Lillian Guilliot
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Patrick T. Ford Sr.

• age 88, a native of Boutte and resident of Luling, died at 6:30 p.m. June 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his sons, Warren, Patrick Jr., James, Michael and John Ford; daughters, Patricia Faucheux, Romona Eusea, Beryl Trepina and Diane North; sisters, Rosie Nunez, Edith Foret and Anna Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Breaux Ford; parents, James and Henrietta Toups Ford; brothers, Henry, Willie, Peter and Joseph Ford; sisters, Martha Roberts, Mary and Susie Champagne; and four grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church, was a retired maintenance supervisor for St. Charles Parish and a veteran of the U. S. Armed Services
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dessie D. Moran

• age 95, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 5:10 a.m. June 19, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Moran; parents, Alfred and Lydia Daigle; brothers, Standly Daigle Sr. and Nelson Daigle Sr.; and sisters, Flavia Stevens, Ruth Durocher and Ruby Gonzales
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JUNE 22, 2004

Irena Rodrigue Cortez

• age 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 p.m. June 21, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; memorial service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her devoted companion of 23 years, Cleveland "Pip" Hebert; sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie J. and Betty Cortez of Tyler, Texas, Allen A. and Robin Cortez of Schriever; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia C. and David Duet Sr. of Schriever; Debby C. and Marcell McGee of Houma; brothers, Ernest and Clifton Rodrigue of Chackbay; grandchildren, Kevin and Scott Cortez, Cheryl Causey, Cindy Rome, David Duet Jr., Lee and Angie Cortez, Lynette McLeod and Keith McGee; six great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and nine foster children
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Cortez Jr.; parents, Emile and Priscillia Landry Rodrigue; brother, Wilfred Rodrigue; and sister, Malvina R. Boudreaux
• devoted wife, mother, grandmother; active member of the VFW and American Legion auxilliaries and was past president of the VFW auxiliary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Conrad M. LeBlanc

• age 86, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died June 20, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Gary LeBlanc; daughter, Brenda LeBlanc; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Samanie LeBlanc; parents, Ursin Peter and Maria Bopp LeBlanc; daughter, Wanda LeBlanc Schexnaydre; brothers, Sidney, Clyde and Harole LeBlanc; and sisters, Virgie and Irma Bergeron
• retired sugar cane farmer and a U. S. Army World War II D-Day Veteran; also a member of the American Legion Post 354 in Gibson, a member of the St. Bernadette Knight of Columbus 7355 council a past president of Waterworks District No. 3; member of the Board of Commissioners of the Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1; loved to deer hunt, fish and grow things
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jeanette M. LeBoeuf Pellegrin Ledet

• age 63, a resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. June 20, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services held Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Jim Ledet; sons, Curtis, Phillip, and Ray Pellegrin Jr.; daughter, Rhonda Pellegrin; three half sisters; brother, Gerald LeBoeuf; one half brother; stepchildren, Chris, Craig, Cheryl, Cindy and Chaz Ledet; six grandchildren, five step grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert J. and Delicia Martin LeBouef; and son, Keith James Pellegrin
• homemaker and French teacher
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. of Houma

Alene Melancon

• age 74, a native of Rapides Station, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson, died June 20, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Ernest Felterman; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph Levy Jr. and Louise Melancon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces and their spouses, Nancy and Bill Robichaux, Jennifer and Joe Sawyer, Renee and John Simmonette and Monique and Brad Monson; nephews and their spouses, Michael and Sharon Felterman and Ray Melcon; four great-nieces; and one great-nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Levy Melancon Sr. and Helen Simmons Melancon
• known as "Miss Mel," was a librarian at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and a fan of baseball; followed the NSU baseball team and would buy the team ice cream after each season; also an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America
• Ibert’s Mortuary of Patterson

Shawn Michael Tastet

• age 25, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. June 21, 2004
• visitation today 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 his parents, Richard and Sylvia Tastet; grandmother, Marjorie Chatagnier; brothers, Bryan and Travis Tastet; and sisters, Rachel Bagley and Ursula Tastet
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Anna Mae Tastet and Hampton Chatagnier
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

JUNE 23, 2004

Donald Jude ‘Chumpy’ Billiu

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died June 22, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his son, Mark S. Billiu; daughters, Lauren B. Duplantis and Amy E. Billiu; stepdaughters, Tracy Pellegrin and Stephanie Pellegrin; sister, Meryl B. Milliman; three grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his son, Donald S. Billiu; and brother, Dooley S. Billiu
• retired proprietor of Billiu’s Meat Market in Houma; member of board director of Associated Grocers for more than 20 years; member of the Knights of Columbus; loved fishing and traveling; devoted his life to his wife and family
• Falgout Funeral Home

Perry Alphonse Blanchard

• age 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died at 8:10 p.m. June 21, 2004
• memorial service held Thursday at First Baptist Church of Lockport, with burial at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marlene Champagne Blanchard; former wife, Rosalie R. Blanchard; son, Perry A. Blanchard Jr.; daughters, Anne B. Hudson and Connie B. Mehaffey; stepchildren, Julie C. Greene and Kirk Champagne; brother, Thomas P. Blanchard; sisters, Nellie Lablanc, Judy Hebert and Sally Cavelier; grandchildren, Blake and Abby Blanchard, Matthew, Catherine and Grace Hudson, Brandon, Mallory and George Perry Mehaffey; and step-grandchildren, Brandon Greene and Regina Champagne
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey "Cotton" and Lottie Talbot Blanchard
• served in the U. S. Air Force; member of Bass Player Imperials Band, a member of the Bayouside Country Club, Sugarland Country Club and the Assumption Jaycees; 1977 Miller Masters recipient; St. Anne Catholic Church choir director, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus of the St. Hilary Catholic Church, a member of the Raceland Lions Club, Hibernia National Advisory Board, Acadian Ambulance parish president and was owner and operator of Delta Distributing Company
• Samart Funeral Home

Melva Marie Champagne Breaux

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. June 22, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; rosary said Thursday; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Murphy Breaux of Houma; mother, Mabel Voisin Champagne of Houma; sons, Sam and Andy Breaux of Lafayette ; daughters, Mary Carmen Whited of Shawnee, Okla. And Jennifer Breaux of Houma; brothers, Bobby Champagne of Lafayette, Larry Champagne of Thibodaux and Stephen Champagne of Houma; sisters, Juliet Henry and Gloria Authement of Houma and Kathleen LeBlanc of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Champagne; granddaughter, Wendy Breaux
• homemaker and a member of Woodmen of the World; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Claude R. Lagrange

• age 68, a native of Labadieville and resident of Choctaw, died at 2:58 a.m. June 22, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, ClaraBelle Cortez Boudreaux Lagrange; stepson, Jeffrey Boudreaux; daughters, Rhonda Kraemer and Nadine Blanchard; stepdaughters, Gwendellia Hebert and JoAnn Granier; sister, Joyce Lagrange Falcon; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Loney and Alickle Boudreaux Lagrange; stepson, Tamerage Boudreaux; brothers, Sam and Alton Lagrange
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JUNE 24, 2004

Charles E. Breaux

• age 24, a native and resident of Houma, died June 17, 2004
• visitation Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery on Coteau Road in Houma
• survived by his devoted friend, Mary Navarre of Houma; father, Claude B. Breaux of Houma; two sisters, Lisa Sims and Regina B. Adams both of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Smith Breaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Jeanne Hebert Fryou

• age 74, a native of Simmins Pass and resident of Amelia died June 22, 2004
• visitation today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; mass of burial celebrated at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Betty Fryou Aucoin of Labadieville; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Rae Ann Fryou of Bayou L’Ourse; grandchildren, Cory and Crystal Aucoin of Labadieville, Randall Fryou of Bayou L’Ourse, Shannon Fryou of Ville Platte and Ricki Lynn and her husband Scott Patureau of Morgan City; four great grandchildren; sisters, Levie Angeron and Elizabeth Landry of Berwick, Louise Rogers of Franklin and Noelie Mayon Viola Jackson of Amelia; brothers, Wilton Hebert of Franklin and Gene Hebert of Amelia; nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and her loyal and comforting canine, Jon Pierre
• preceded in death by her husband, John Fryou Sr.; parents, Noelie Paray and Alfred Hebert; son, John Fryou Jr.; son-in-law, Eugene J. Aucoin Jr.; brother, Wilson Hebert; and sister, Anne Hebert Daigle
• loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister who founded Mom’s Kountry Kitchen in Amelia
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

Eray Joseph LeBouef Sr.

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 6:50 p.m. June 22, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Montegut Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Marie Hebert LeBoeuf; son, Eray Joseph LeBouef Jr. of Montegut; daughters, Raye Ann Pigott of Montegut, Jennifer LeBouef of Houma, Betsy Doiron of Houma and Megan LeBouef of Montegut; brothers, Edward of Chauvin, Emery of Bourg, Ernest, Wilfred, Arie and Ellis LeBouef Jr. of Montegut; sisters, Marie Darcey of Montegut, Rena Price of Bourg and Lorena Boudreaux of Houma; and two grandsons
• preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Joseph and Rosina Nelton LeBouef Sr.; daughter, Kimberly Louise LeBouef; and sister, Wilda L. Lirette
• parishoner of Sacred Heart Church and a commercial fisherman
• Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Houma

Eddie D. LaMaison

• age 63, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died June 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Agnes LaMaison Rodrigue and stepfather, Leopold Rodrigue; son, Lee LaMaison; daughters, Tammy Swett and Kristie LaMaison; step-brother, Leopold Rodrigue; step-sisters, Gail Blanchard, Linda Kliebert, Angie Pitre, Karen Naquin and Joan Braud; sisters, Geri Calais and Penny Naquin; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Eddie LaMaison Sr.; and step-sister, Lorraine Domingue
• graduate of Thibodaux College and served in the U. S. Navy; recently-retired welding inspector

Shirley Ann Josephine Nettleton Naquin

• age 62, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:50 a.m. June 24, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Ray Nquin Sr. of Chauvin; mother, Gertie Guidry Nettleton; children, Anthony Nettleton Sr. of Montegut, Clinton Molinere Jr. of Chauvin, Timothy Molinere Sr. of Montegut, Karie Paulette, Kandice Best and Jerry Francis , all of Chauvin; stepchildren, Daniel Naquin of Lafourche Parish, Annette Naquin of Texas and Ray Naquin Jr. of Houma; foster children, Tamara Duthu, Anthony Duthu, Lisa Chauvin, Elizabeth Boudreaux and Warren Bijeaux; brothers, Norris Nettleton Jr. of Bayou Blue, Terry Nettleton Sr. the Rev. Jerry Nettlton Sr. and Kary Paul Nettleton of Montegut; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Norris Nettleton Sr.; granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Nettleton; brothers, Leroy and Larry Nettleton; sister, Kay Francis Hebert
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alphonse Joseph ‘A. J.’ Simon Jr.

• age 61, a native of Edgard and resident of Metairie, died at 12:10 a.m. June 22, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brenda Songy Simon; sons, Troy Anthony and his wife, Angelle W. Simon, Todd Gerard and his wife, Kim D. Simon; daughter, Dina Simon and her husband, John Livaccari; sisters, Lorraine S. Braden of Texas, Miriam S. Costes of Alabama; grandchildren, Austin, Emily, Gabrielle, Zachary, Matthew, Nicholas and Rebecca Simon and Ashley and Kelly Livaccari
• preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse J. Sr. and Marie Perret Simon
• H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Lloyd Philip Tabor

• age 68, a native of St. James and resident of Choctaw, died June 23, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Estella T. Tabor; daughters, Roseanna "Tina" and her husband, Jeffrey Oncale; Dora Lee and her husband, Gerard Ordoyne; brothers, John "Casey" Jr., Harry, Clovis and Lester Tabor; sisters, Rosemary Verdin, Theresa and Anita "Mae" Thibodaux, Lena Falgoust, Doris Becnel, Alice Tabor and Mary Anne Babin; grandchildren, Beau, Nicky, Jamie, Krystal and John; and great-grandchildren, Brittin, Dreyton, Jaydon and Emma
• preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Emma Talbot Tabor; brother, Leo Tabor; and sister, Marie Tabor
• retired from 34 years at J. Ray McDermott
• Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc.

 

JUNE 25, 2004

Louis Comb

• age 81, a resident of Breaux Bridge, died June 23, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge
• survived by his wife, Laura Melancon Comb of Breaux Bridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Rickie and Patsy Comb, Michael and Linda Comb; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Johnny Cline and Janet and Leonard Lasseigne of Thibodaux; brother and sisters-in-law, Claude "Chock" and Theresa Comb and Carrol and Margie Comb; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adelma and Anita Tauzin Comb; stepmother, Laurence "Anan" Comb; and sister, Lillian Comb
• Pellerin Funeral Home

Margaret Orene Giroir

• age 78, a native of Columbus, Ga., and resident of Montegut, died at 7:45 a.m. June 24, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held today at the chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Paul Jr., Ricky Sr. and Michael Wayne Giroir, all of Houma; daughters, Linda Gail Rineholt of Centerville, Vickey Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Rhonda Lile of Montegut; brothers, Reuben and Roy Songer of Columbus, Ga.; sister, Alice Stewart of Columbus, Ga; 20 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Felix Giroir Sr.; parents, Roy and Rosa Lee Camp Songer; and sisters, Aline Holland and Monona Brewer
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Bill B. Kirkland Sr.

• age 82, a native of Huntington, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:40 a.m. June 25, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his son, Billy Kirkland Jr. and his wife, Edith Kirkland; daughters, Christine K. Chenier and her husband, Errol Chenier, and Linda K. Rodrigue and her husband, Randy Rodrigue; brothers, Woodrow and Bobby Joe Kirkland; sister, Ethel Earl Smith; grandchildren, Celeste Ledet, Tiffany Scott, E. J. Chenier, Rhoda Rogers, Blake Rodrigue, Amy, Bryan, Stacey and Kellie Kirkland; and great-grandchildren, Colby Chenier, Karleigh and Harlyn Scott, Taylor Darcey, Harrison Ledet and Mason Rodrigue
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bernard Kirkland; parents, Earl Elmo and Frances Kirkland; brothers, Cecil and Charles Kirkland; and sister, Leva Kirkland Melton
• retired from Shell Oil Co. after 36 years and was a veteran of World War II
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Janet Ann Mataya

• age 47, died June 23, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her loving companion, Don "Cush" Gros; mother, Frances Daigle; sons, Alfred and Corey Mataya and Ryan Sandt; sister, Irma Furlan; brothers, Guy and George Mataya; three grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Alfred Mataya; stepfather, Carroll Daigle; and brother, Alfred Mataya Jr.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Terry W. St. Pierre

• age 58, a native and resident of Larose, died 11:58 a.m. June 24, 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 his brother, Michael "Possum" J. St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his wife, Samantha Hebert St. Pierre; and parents, Roy and Kathleen Marshall St. Pierre
• Catholic, a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and a member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Mary A. Larkins Skidmore

• age 82, a native of Klotzville and resident of Plattenville, died June 22, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Linda Chase, Marcia Skidmore and Paula Cola, all of Denver, Colo., Rosalyn Guillemet of Los Angeles, Calif., Antoinette Ward of Plattenville, Stephanie Jackson of Donaldsonville; sons, Michael Skidmore of Gonzales, Wendell Skidmore of Denver and Claude Skidmore of Baton Rouge; sisters, Mable Green of Klotzville and Alida Callihan of New Orleans; brothers, Leonard Larkins of New Orleans and Johnnie Larkins of Kenner; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Skidmore; her parents; sons, Charles and Sidney Skidmore; daughter, Dianne Thrift; seven brothers; and six sisters
• member of Father Van Baast Court No. 23, Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary, Father John MC Shane Chapter No. 23, 4th Degree Ladies of Grace and a Eucharistic minister at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Bonnie Lee Stewart Stassi

• age 68, a native of Albany and resident of Hammond, died June 24, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond; religious service held Saturday the funeral home, with burial at Rose Memorial Cemetery in Hammond
• survived by her former husband, Vince Stassi of Houma; sons, Johnny Stassi of Raceland, Vincent Stassi Jr. and Mike Stassi, both of Hammond; sisters, Wilma Stafford of Livingston, Mary Fedele of Tickfaw and Norma "Eddie" White of Osyka, Miss.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Idell Kinchen Stewart and Kenner Stewart; son, Anthony Stassi; and brothers, Charles and Edward "Boss" Stewart
• Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home

 

JUNE 26, 2004

Lionel Marion ‘Laddie’ Bourdier Sr.

• age 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson; services today at the church, with the Rev. Richard Greene officiating and Lionel’s brother-in-law, the Rev. Lee Lamury, assisting with the readings
• survived by the love of his life and his soulmate for more than 42 years, his wife, Catherine Bourdier of Patterson; two daughters, Clair Akes and husband, Rickey, of Bayou Vista, and Leslie Bourdier of Houma; three sons, Allen Bourdier and wife, Michelle, of Baker, Lionel "Skip" Bourdier Jr. and wife, Alison, of Houma, and Benjamin Bourdier of Houma; one brother, Roy J. Bourdier of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a very special and loyal companion, his dog Demi
• preceded in death by his parents, Armant and Marie Fortier Bourdier; and one brother, Charles
• served his country honorably in the U. S. Army and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, where he sang in the church choir; hobbies including stamp collecting, horticulture and the study of genealogy; passion for dancing, round dance teacher, teaching ballroom and square dancing; loved his church and his God, not only singing in the St. Joseph Church choirs but also several other choirs; served as a past president of the Legion of Mary for Maria Immacolata Church; beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather
• Twin City Funeral Home

Stanley Joseph Hebert

• age 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Barrilleaux Hebert; two sons, Wayne P. Hebert and Craig J. Hebert; four daughters, Linda Toups, Cathy Clement, Jenny Gilbreath and Tammy Gale; one brother, Junius Hebert; three sisters, Pearl LeBlanc, Ruth Knight and Dot Naquin; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by one grandchild, Justin Hebert; his parents, Phillip and Marion Delatte Hebert; three brothers, Scuddy, Dewey and Clifford Hebert; and two sisters, Velma Ledet and Merlyn Hebert

Billie Peasner

• age 72, a native of Cisco, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• memorial service Monday at Bayou Towers on Main Street in Houma
• survived by two daughters and their life partners, Jolet Ledet Dusenbery and Keith Dusenbery and Jeanine Ledet Chesbrough and Ronald "Tutty" Gautreaux Jr.; one beloved granddaughter, Krystle Marie Chesbrough, who gave her joy and happiness; many friends and extended family members; her first husband, Gordon J. Ledet; and her devoted friend, William "Chuck" Mitchell
• preceded in death by her loving husband, Duane B. Peasner; and her precious great-grandson, Camron Boudreaux
• born Billie Faye Robinson in Cisco and was raised in Freeport, Texas; came to Houma in 1949 and was proud to be an adopted Cajun; an active Christian and a devoted member of Harvest Cathedral in Houma; worked to help those less fortunate than she, and to fulfill her Father’s earthly mission for her

Terry W. St. Pierre

• age 58, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:58 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Michael "Possum" J. St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his wife, Samantha Hebert St. Pierre; and his parents, Roy and Kathleen Marshall St. Pierre
• Vietnam Marine veteran and was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 8538; Catholic

 

JUNE 28, 2004

Clifton J. ‘White’ Adams

• age 76, a antive of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 2:50 a.m. June 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edna Mae Vedros Adams; sons, Tony, Bobby and Lawrence "L.J." Adams; daughter, Joanne Marcombe; brother, Witless Adams; sisters, Mathilda Matherne and Emelda Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Emily Prejean Adams; brothers, Albert Jr., Norman and Earl Adams; and sisters, Earline Naquin and Winnie Gisclair
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Oscar J. Authement

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 p.m. June 26, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgiana Griffin Authement; son, Michael D. Authement; daughter, Leah Authement Brunet; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Pierre Authement and Leah Fernandez Authement; three sisters, Esther A. Fox, Edith A. Bourg and Mildred A. Rebstock
• parishioner of Sacred Heart and a World War II Army veteran; member of VFW Post 8538 of Larose, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the Sacred Heart Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Clarence ‘C. J.’ Barrios Jr.

• age 55, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Picayune, Miss., died June 25, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Des Allemands Mennonite Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Perry Joseph Barrios and Ross Barrios; daughters, Sarah Barrios Mohon, Emily Barrios Rosales and Emily Barrios Frischhertz; sisters, Arlene Hymel, Charlene Clay and Evelyn Barrios; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Emily Comardelle Barrios
• board of the New Orleans Duck Carvers Guild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Lawrence ‘L. J.’ Deroche Sr.

• age 35, a native and resident of Hahnville, died June 24, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by his wife, Stacie Perkins Deroche; parents, Lawrence F. Deroche Jr. and Libbie Deroche; son, Lawrence Joseph Deroche Jr.; daughter, Kaitlyn Deroche; brothers, Michael and Brian Deroche
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ronald Andrew ‘Billy’ Lasseigne

• age 62, a native of St. James and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:18 p.m. June 25, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Joan Laffere Lasseigne of Vacherie; daughter and son-in-law, Daniell and Philip Tranchina of Madisonville; son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Tonya Lasseigne of Sorrento; sister, Joanna Bolton of Vacherie; and grandchildren, Sophie and Cade
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred "Pauche" and Hilda Torres Lasseigne; and grandparents, Otis and Hilda S. Torres and Alcee and Helena G. Lasseigne
• Ourso Funeral Home

Ruth Levert McWhorter

• age 77, a native of Louisiana and resident of Lockport, died at 8:10 a.m. June 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James G. McWhorter; sons, Chuck, Donald, Jim, Mike and Tom McWhorter; daughter, Susan McWhorter Matherne; brother, Joseph Levert; sisters, Myrtle Levert Guidroz, Doris Levert and Sadie Levert; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Paul and Lelia Gaudet Levert; son, Russell Paul McWhorter; daughter, Mary Ann McWhorter; brothers, Freddie and Phillip Levert
• parishioner of St. Hilary and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary
• Samart Funeral Home

Bertha Orgeron Mills

• age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died 2:13 a.m. June 27, 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 Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughter, Lula Mills Auenson; grandchildren; Jamie Liner, Judy Auenson, Kim Gautreaux, James Gaspard, Yvette Hendrix and Donna Battaglia; great-grandchildren, Kristy Thibodaux, Brook Crosby, Jamie Gaspard, Jennifer Gaspard, Ashley Liner, Alexis Liner, Hobie Hendrix, Jobie Hendrix, Lauren Plaisance and Maci Auenson; great-great-grandchildren, Devin Thibodaux, Jaycee Thibodaux and Deston Crosby
• precedede in death by her husband, Charles William Mills; parents, Joseph and Rosella Williams Orgeron; daughter, Barbara Gaspard; brothers, Juan and Nolas Orgeron
• Samart Funeral Home

Clifford Clinton Mozley

• age 79, a resident of Galliano, died June 26, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Lola Augusta Mozley; and brother, Howard Mozley
• preceded in death by his wife, Leonore Cheramie Mozley; parents, Earl and Lola Gilispie Mozley; brother, Richard and Raymond Mozley; and sister, Mildred M. Miller
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; two time recipient Holy Name Man of the Year; recipient of the Silent Bell from the Bayou Bell Ringers in recognition for his work and dedication; usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Melvin Peter ‘Chock’ Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Brusly McCall, La. and resident of Belle Rose, died at 6:09 a.m. June 26, 2004
• visitation today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose
• survived by his wife, Joan Dupre Rodrigue of Thibodaux; daughter, Joanie and husband Ellery Becnel of LaPlace; son, Eugene "Penguin" and wife Patricia Rodrigue of Thibodaux; sisters, Mae Pearl Bing Oubre of Baton Rouge, Aline Oschwald and Joyce Dinino, both of Donaldsonville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Aline Barrios Rodrigue; sisters, Eugenie Cedotal, Mildred Lee and Dorothy Berry, and brothers, Raymond and Paul Rodrigue
• lease operator for Shell Oil Co. for 32 years; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Ourso Funeral Home

Walton J. ‘Rullo’ Terrebonne Sr.

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:05 p.m. June 27, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Walton "Rollo" Jr., Melvin and Wayne Terrebonne; daughters, Darlaine T. Allemand, Deidre T. Adams, Sharen T. Chiasson and Karen T. Fairchild; brother, Alton Terrebonne; sisters, Elaine Comeaux and Debra Rood; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Marie Thibodaux Terrebonne; parents, Loveless and Louvillia Terrebonne; son, Chris Terrebonne; daughter, Chearlene T. Thibodaux; and brother, Manton Terrebonne
• member of American Legion

Angela Marrell Thibodaux

• age 36, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 11:35 a.m. June 26, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Brian Keith Thibodaux; mother, Dolly Gonzales Morrell; son, Brandon Keith Thibodaux; brother, Louis Morrell III; and sister, Lonnie Kebodeaux
• preceded in death by her father, Louis Morrell Jr.; and grandparents, Louis Sr. and Louise Morrell and Sam and Winnie Gonzales
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

JUNE 29, 2004

David A. Carlos

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 a.m. June 28, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by his father, Leo Carlos; brother, Philip Carlos; sisters, Debbie Robichaux and Dawn Carlos
• preceded in death by his mother, Dolly Gibson Carlos; brother, Michael Carlos
• Catholic; 1966 graduate of Terrebonne High School, a 1976 graduate of UNO with a degree in sociology; during the last 28 years he was a resident of Southdown Nursing Care Center
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Thomas Constantine d’Aquin Sr.

• age 89, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. June 27, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houm; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service held Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by his sons, Thomas Constantine d’Aquin Jr. and Donald Joseph d’Aquin; daughters, Melanie D. Martin and Karen D. Borne; brothers, Lawrence Sr. and Anthony d’Aquin; sisters, Sister Mary Tarsicio, Rhona Haydel and Marie Deleson; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hogan d’Aquin; parents, Adolph Sr. and Lucie LeBreton d’Aquin; brothers, Adolphe Jr., Ernest, Donald, Mark and Charles D’Aquin
• retired salesman for Firestone; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Royal Francis Sr.

• age 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died June 23, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bobby Jean Verrette Francis of Thibodaux; daughters, Vanessa Smith of Houma, Betty Davis, Denise Francis, Jacqueline Francis and Kimberly Francis of Thibodaux, Terese Francis of Fort Worth, Texas, and Alisha Washington of Baton Rouge; sons, Carlos Francis of Napoleonville, Otto Francis of Thibodaux, and Darian Francis of Houma; sisters, Ruby Neal, Effie Price, and Annie Mae Reed of Thibodaux, and Lula Mae Jackson of Vacherie; three brothers, Bishop Irvin Mitchell of Midland, Texas, Ernest Joseph Sr of New Orleans, and Lloyd Joseph of Pineville; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Corrine Smith Francis; daughter, Rhonda Marie Francis, and sons, Wayne Renell Francis, and Royal Francis Jr; brothers, Charlie, Silas, and Willie Francis; and sister, Joyce Joseph
• Baptist and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Imani Yezmine Parker

• infant, a native and resident of New Orleans, died June 6, 2004 at Ochsner Medical Foundation in Jefferson
• graveside service was held June 23 at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her mother, Gia Barrio; and father, Raymond Parker
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Angela Morrell Thibodaux

• age 36, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 11:35 a.m. June 26, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church,