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Obituaries August, 2004 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 September 2004

 

AUGUST 1, 2004

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AUGUST 2, 2004

Shirley ‘Ezra’ Aucoin

• age 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 p.m. July 31, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros of Thibodaux; daughters, Cynthia G. Naquin of Des Allemands, Peggy Gros of Thibodaux and Julie G. Ellis of Natchez, Miss.; brothers, Harvey Clement of Chackbay and Manuel Clement of Houma; sisters, Gloria Crochet of Houma and Doris Barrios of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Aucoin Jr.; parents, Clerfe and Rose Gros Clement; daughter, Susan Gros Peltier; brothers, Herbert, Ashton and Nolan Clement; and sister, Nora Clement

Joseph ‘Leopold’ Becnel

• age 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:23 p.m. July 30, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Folse Becnel; sons, Michael and Keith Becnel; brothers, Maurice Sr., Gustave and Patrick Becnel and Johnny Harmon; sisters, Beulah Triche, Adeline Legendre, Gloria Stein and Ann Mary Harmon; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roselius and Fanny Dempster Becnel; and brother, Francis Becnel
• enjoyed gardening; parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Hope Bernadette Billiot

• age 19, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. July 27, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Angela Billiot and Ralph Vedros; brothers, Delbert and Brandon Billiot and Jeramie Boudreaux; and sisters, Dixie Billiot and Amber Vedros
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Edward Billiot and Llyad Vedros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mauldine Mae Maxwell Lambert

• age 73, a native of Vina, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:03 a.m. July 29, 2004
• private service at a later date
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jane L. and Dennis P. Rodrigue Sr. and Sandra M. Lambert; brother, Leo C. Maxwell; grandchildren, Sabrina M. Woods, Roxanne R. Rodrigue and Dennis P. Rodrigue Jr.; and great-grandchild, Melinie Kyelee Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cora Jane Fredrick Maxwell; brothers, Walter, Charley, Herbert, John, Lawrence and Jerry Maxwell; and sisters, Josey M. Cook, Elsie M. Childers, Elevie Maxwell, Beulah Maxwella nd Exy M. Gasway
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Agnes Pitre

• age 90, a native of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 p.m. July 29, 2004
• memorial mass celebrated Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; donated her body to science
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Rodney Molaison, sisters, Mary Ann Arcement and Yvonne Breaux; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Angelina Duet Clement; brothers, Felix, Wilson, Lionel, Clinton and Raymond Clement; sisters, Lucy Navarre, Odille Pertuit, Clarisse Bourg and Janella Naquin

Lucile Hardy Zeringue

• age 81, a native of Atmore, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, died July 30, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Donna Allemand; brothers, Louie, Leslie and Leonard Hardy; sisters, Sarah H. Coon, Betty Drew Singleton, Letitia Phillips, Linda Garrick, Lois Hall and Barbara Hardy; grandchildren, Desi A. Shavor, Brandon LaRose and Candice Parfait
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton P. Zeringue; parents, Joseph and Hattie Phillips Hardy; son, Desi Ray Zeringue; and brother, Lamar Hardy
• member of the Ladies Altar Society at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 3, 2004

Berming Gilbert ‘Bon Bon’ Bourgeois

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:36 p.m. Aug. 1, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Eula Mae Mayeaux Bourgeois; sons, Carroll and Kenneth Bourgeois; daughter, Elizabeth B. Boudreaux; sisters, Audrey Loupe and Mildred Baye; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maggie Estevens Bourgeois; brothers, Eugene, Cleveland, Wilton "T-Will," and Preston Bourgeois; sisters, Ola Bourgeois, Jeanne Lane, Lena Maggio and Lucy Roger
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jerry John ‘Big Jerry’ Cadiere Sr.

• age 52, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 7:25 p.m. July 31, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Dularge; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elvira "Vera" Trahan Cadiere; son, Jerry J. Cadiere Jr.; daughters, Tina C. David, Heidi Cadiere and Laura Lee C. Thomas; brothers, Joseph Turner, Ronald, Godfrey Jr. and Henry Cadiere; sisters, Yvonne Rodrigue, Shirley Goodwin, Brenda Cadiere and Verla Sonnier; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey Sr. and Ophelia "Marie" Gregoire Cadiere; brothers, Anthony, Richard "Big Dog," Barry and Tony Cadiere
• member of the Eastside Dart Leagues sponsored by Frames Sports Bar; enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 4, 2004

Barbara Lottinger Allen

• age 67, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died July 29, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, the Rev. Kenneth and Joseph W. Allen III; and one grandchild
• graduate of Terrebonne High School. She was a member of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans and wrote "Falgoust: A Family History: 1555-1988," which traced her family tree
• retired rehabilitation counselor with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Betty Trahan Lirette

• age 64, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:35 a.m. Aug. 3, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; memorial service held Thursday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow
• survived by her sons, Elgin Jr., Richard and Michael Lirette; daughters, Sharon Cheramie, Elizabeth "Liz" Jordon and Norma Lirette; sister, Brunella Hutchinson; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elgin "Bu-bute" Lirette Sr.; parents, Avison and Delta Thibodeaux Trahan; daughter, Melissa Lirette; and sister, Thelma Trahan
• Samart Funeral Home

Walter ‘Bootie’ Ziegler

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the hall, with cremation to follow
• survived by his daughter, Patricia Ziegler Guillot; stepsons, Timmy, Duane and Ryan Picou and Kenneth Ortiz; stepdaughter, Jessie Lynn Picou Lyons; brothers, Joe and Edward Ziegler; sister, Lillian Marcus; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Ziegler; parents, Sonthen and Emily Cousin Ziegler; and numerous brothers and sisters; served in the U. S. Army; enjoyed fishing and was owner of Zig-Zag Truck Body Repair of Jefferson
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 5, 2004

Dorothy Breaux Austin

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7 a.m. August 4, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband Peter D. Austin Sr.; son, Peter D. Austin Jr.; daughters, Dorothy M. Lagarde, Kathleen A. Champagne, Wanda M. Talbot and Tena M. Babin; sisters, Audry B. Brupbacher; ten grandchildren, one step-grandchild and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents Emile and Alida Foret Breaux and sister, Cressie B. Lirette
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a memberthe St. Mary Ladies Alter Society
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Alice Mae Guidry Boudoin

• age 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off with burial at the cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jimmy, Johnny, and Dave Jr. Boudoin; daughter, Joyce Lege; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grand children and two great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dave Boudoin Sr.; parents, Joseph and Edda Richard Guidry; brothers Elsnaire, Edgar, and Edmond Guidry; and sisters, Stella Dupre and Alexina LeBouef
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Francis H. Boudreaux

• age 70, a native of Bourg and a resident of Pointe-Aux-Chenes died Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Pointe-Aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-Aux-Chenes, with burial t the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vallie Dupre Boudreaux; a son, Henry F. Boudreaux; daughters, Kay B. Bonvillain, Connie B. Dupre and Stacey B. Dupre; brothers, Raymond, Richard "Dickie", Wilbert and Edward Boudreaux; sisters, Beatrice LeBoeuf and Ramona Boudreaux; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Annie Naquin Boudreaux; great granddaughter, Amber LeBoeuf; and brother, Irvin Boudreaux
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo; served in the U. S. Army from 1953-1955; member of the American Legion Post 272
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

Manela Marie Cavalier

• age 69, a native of Brusly St. Martin and resident of Pierre Part died Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part; mass of burial held Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Jules Catholic Cemetery at Brusley St. Martin
• survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Benson Blanchard of Pierre Part and Theresa and Daniel LaComb of Labadieville; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Melanie Cedotal of Napoleonville, Wilson and Dorothy Cavalier of Donaldson, Russell and Donna Cavalier of Belle Rose, Mike Cavalier of Belle Rose and Ivy and Debra Cavalier of Paincourtville; sisters, Angela Landry of Pierre Part, Mathilda Metrejean of Grand Bayou and Lydia Meche of Vinton; brothers, Frank Martin of Pierre Part, Albert Alborado of Pierre Part, Isley Alborado of Grand Bayou and Elwood Alborado of Brusly St. Martin and Joseph Martin of Paincourtville; 28 precious grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her loving husband, Rene Cavalier; a son, Wilbert Cavalier; parents, Murphy and Faustine Sanchez; and brother, Woodrow Alborado
• devoted homemaker
• Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part

Virgie Lee Tabor Guillot

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:18 p.m. Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 50 years, Francis J. Guillot; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Miriam Guillot; daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Terry Arboneaux of Labadieville, Diane and Edward Ledet of Thibodaux, Tammy Landry and Brad Holthaus of St. Charles Community and Darlene and Troy Bernard of Labadieville; sisters, Evella Benoit, Theresa Thibodaux and Hortense "Lou" Usey; grandchildren, Terry and Tiffanie Arboneaux, Ryan and Jordan Guillot, Kattie and Kristin Ledet, Devin and Dylan Landry, Courtney and Trey Bernard
• preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Marie Hebert Tabor; an infant daughter; brothers, Felix "John," Richard and Antoine Tabor; and sister, Ethel Tabor
• member of St. John Ladies Altar Society and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 6, 2004

Maxine Mary Authement

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Golden Meadow, died Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow. Burial will follow at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her son Jimmy Dufrene Jr. and his wife, Shelly; daughter Lisa D. Duet and her husband, Darrell; niece Amanda Bruce and nephew Jules Bruce Jr.; sister, Tammy Bruce and her husband, Jules Bruce Jr.; and grandchildren Sarah and Brandon Duet and Bryce Dufrene
• preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dufrene Sr.; her parents Sterling and Elise Lafont Authement; son Tony W. Thompson; grandson Braden Dufrene; and nephew Nicholas Bruce
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; loved crafts and spending time with family and friends
• Samart Funeral Home in Raceland

Victoria Griffin Falgout Davis

• age 75, a native of Larose and resident of Odessa, Texas, died at 7 a.m. Aug. 2, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held today at the funeral home parlor, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her son, Arthur "Archie" Falgout Jr.; duaghters, Patricia Falgout, Cheryl Cormier, Julie Garcia, Christine Parks, Janice Davis and Crystol Davis; 24 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Joseph Falgout Sr.; second husband, Herman Davis; parents, John Frank Griffin and Ella Richoux Griffin; son, Carl Falgout Sr.; daughter, Debra Galliano; brothers, John Jr., Washington, Claude, Woodrow, Wilbur and Norman Griffin; and sister, Bertha Cantrelle
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Rose Mary LeBlanc Dufrene

• age 67, a native of Choctaw and resident of Paradis, died Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with a mass of burial to follow; burial at Sunset in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her son Todd Dufrene; daughters Patricia Stanley, Cindy Breaux, Claire Matherne and Valerie Brown; sisters Agnes Galliano, Daisy Comardelle, Helen Menely and Theresa Evans; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Norbert LeBlanc and Clarice Hebert LeBlanc; brother Van LeBlanc; and sisters Clara Landry and Ruth LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Virgie Lee Tabor Guillot

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:18 p.m. Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of Christian burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 50 years, Francis J. Guillot; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Miriam Guillot; daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Terry Arboneaux of Labadieville, Diane and Edgar Ledet of Thibodaux, Tammy Landry Holthaus and Brad Holthaus of St. Charles Community and Darlene and Troy Bernard of Labadieville; sisters, Evella Benoit, Theresa Thibodaux and Hortense "Lou" Usey; grandchildren, Terry and Tiffanie Arboneaux, Ryan and Jordan Guillot, Kattie and Kristin Ledet, Devin and Dylan Landry, Courtney and Trey Bernard
• preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Marie Hebert Tabor; an infant daughter; brothers, Felix "John," Richard and Antoine Tabor; and sister, Ethel Tabor
• member of St. John Ladies Altar Society and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earline P. Hotard

• age 86, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, followed by a mass of burial; burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her son Claude "Bud" Hotard Jr.; daughters Beverly Knight and Sherry Lirette; sister Bernice Benoit; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hotard Sr.; parents Eddie and Magnolia Ponvelle; son Gordon Hotard; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and her sister Orazine Becnel
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a member of the St. Lawrence Choir and St. Lawrence Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Willis ‘Bill’ Mars

• age 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by his wife, Teresa Caballero Mars; sons, David and Christopher Mars; daughter, Susan Mars; sister, Madonna M. Torres
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Aurelie Rodrigue Mars; brothers, Wickington, Garfield, Wilfred and Hadley Mars; sisters, Nazie M. Thibodaux, Clara M. Galiano and Sadie Mars
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Earl Robinson

• age 50, a native and resident of Raceland, died Aug. 3, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service held Saturday at the church with burial at Brooklyn Lane Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Ruby V. Robinson of Raceland; sisters, Ethel Robinson of Thibodaux, Ruby R. Cameron of New Orleans, Diane Washington of Marrero, and Cynthia R. Kraut of Raceland; brothers, Carl Robinson Sr., and Edward Robinson of New York, and Lionel Brown of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father Arthur Robinson Jr.; brothers, Charles Robinson, and Leroy Robinson; and grandfather, the Rev. Davis Robinson
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 7, 2004

Laura Maw Josephine Pitre

• age 69, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leopaul Pitre; two sons, David Paul Pitre and James Joseph Pitre; five daughters, Sara Spurr, Anne Pitre, Jane Galjour, Margaret Pitre and Tina Hebert; two brothers, Roy and Herbert Curole; four sisters, Rose Rousse, Velma Bennett, Betty Guidry and Janette Garison; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ecton and Edith Curole Sr.; and two brothers, Elmo and Ecton Curole Jr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Betty Ann Billiot Gregoire

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation today and Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emile Adam Gregoire of Dulac; four sons, Bruce Gregoire Sr. and wife, Cynthia, Rene A. Gregoire and wife, Lawanda, of Houma, Bernard Gregoire, and Reynard J. Gregoire and wife, Karen, of Dulac; one daughter, Ruth G. Duplantis and husband, Ira, of Houma; four brothers, Paul Billiot, Nolan Billiot of Dulac, Clarence Billiot and Peter Billiot of Houma; two sisters, Evelyn B. Lodrigue and Judy B. Defelice of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul Billiot and Lena Verret Billiot; two brothers, Anthony C. Billiot and Allen J. Billiot; and one sister, Mary Trahan
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Auguster Gaither

• age 47, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Alice N. White; two sons, Auguster S. Gaither and Gregory N. Gaither; one daughter, Nicole S. Gaither; four brothers, Samuel Gaither Jr. and wife, Brenda, James Gaither Sr. and wife, Ann, Charles Gaither Sr. and wife, Elaine, and Bruce Gaither; his godbrother, Cleveland "Stopper" Gaither; and four sisters, Mrs. Brenda (Raymond) Wolfe Sr., Eva M. Gaither, Patricia Cheavis and husband, Reginald, and Roslyn D. Gaither
• preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Rosemary Henry Gaither Sr.; and two brothers, Hayward and Anthony Gaither
• truck driver assistant and worked for St. Vincent De Paul’s and ACE Bonding and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Agnes ‘Susan’ Bergeron

• age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Allen Sr., Norris and Jared Gros; one brother, Justin Bergeron; two sisters, Audrey Krieg and Betty "Boo" Boudreaux; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, William Bergeron and Fanny Bergeron; two brothers, Donald and Robert "Bobby" Bergeron; and two sisters, Willie Mae McGehee and Lorraine Clement

 

AUGUST 8, 2004

no entries posted

 

AUGUST 9, 2004

Edmond Joseph Adams Sr.

• age 65, a native of Lockport and resident of Gheens, died at 4:20 a.m. Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Dolores Breaux Adams; sons, Mitchell Sr., Edmond Jr. and Ricky Adams; daughters, Donna Adams, Wanda Champagne, Cindy Champagne and Tina Hebert; brother, Elson Adams; half brothers, Wilson Triche and Joseph Adams Jr.; sisters, Josephine and Stella Adams and Maria Saia; half sisters, Evelyn Serigny, Eula Collins and Rita Boudreaux; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ernest Sr. and Leona Sevin Adams; brother, Lee Adams; half brothers, Charlie and Willie Triche and Claude Adams; and half sisters, Jean Arceneaux and Beulah Savage
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sidney H. Adams

• age 85, a native of Patterson and resident of Luling, died at 10:05 p.m. Aug. 7, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Luling; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Thelma Kinler Adams; daughters, Shelly Gaudet and Bobbie Rae Sweeney; brother, Darrel Adams; sisters, Doyle Stromer and Amy Champagne; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Corinne Landry Adams; brother, Benny J. Adams; and sisters, Blanche Stoufflet, Willena "Billie" Bigler and Ione Roberts
• member of the VFW Post 3750 of Luling and Operator Engineers Local 406
• Falgout Funeral Home

Beulah Roberts Cortez

• age 83, a native of Hahnville and resident of Dubberly, died Aug. 5, 2004
• religious service was held today at the Mennonite Church in Des Allemands with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest J. Cortez Jr.; sons, Richard Foster, Stanley Foster, Lane Foster and Ernest Cortez III; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Rita Friloux Roberts; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Edward Paul ‘Pee Wee’ Hebert

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Rose Naquin, Patty Kraemer, Anita McElroy and Gloria Zeringue; brothers, Avery, Louis and Morris Hebert; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney P. and Aglae Eva LeCompte Hebert; brothers, Leonce, Rubin and Edgar Hebert; sisters, Hilda Molaison, Mildred Hebert and Alice Lefort; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Louis Church and a member of the usher society for 23 years; past member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed outdoors; retired from Soloco Contractors in Schriever after 17 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Eula Bourg Hebert

• age 64, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her son, Roger Johnson; daughters, Angel Bourg and,Amanda Kent; brother, Ernest Paul Bourg; three sisters, Beulah Johnson and Linda Rhodes, both of Montegut, and Mable Lewis of St. Bernard; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Thomas Hebert; parents, Henry and Louise LeBouef Bourg; and brother, Joe Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Yashiki L. Johnson Johnlouis

• age 25, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Aug. 6, 2004
• memorial service held Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville
• survived by her husband, Andrew Michael Johnlouis; mother, Elmenia Wade Johnson of Napoleonville; daughter, Lauryn Olivia Johnson; son, Cameron Ashton Johnson; brother, Isiah N. Johnson of New York; sisters, Izella Johnson of Natchez, Miss. and Kowana M. Johnson of New York
• preceded in death by her father, Isiah Johnson; grandparents, John and Lou Ethel Wade; great-grandparents, Rachael and Daniel Ausbrooks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Julius Joseph Keller

• age 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:05 p.m. Aug. 7, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Prescott Keller Sr. of St. James; daughters, Betty K. Garibaldi, Dolter K. Gales, Adaline K. Gales, all of New Orleans and Fabiolia K. Flemming of Vacherie; brother, Paul Keller; sisters, Dorothy Laurent, Genevieve Magee, Dora Chopin, Rita Jones and Agnalia Harris; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dolter Dumas Keller; parents, Barthelmy and Melvina Steib Keller; and three brothers
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 10, 2004

Edwina Navarre Bourgeois

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:40 p.m. Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Robert, Stanley and William Bourgeois; daughters, Doris Daigle, Helen Morgan, Linda Morgan, Sue Phillips, Penny Ridley and Beverly Bourgeois; sisters, Winnie Chaisson, Theresa Daigle, Gladys Oncale and Hazel Himel; 27 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Bourgeois; parents, Noah Navarre and Clercie Naquin Navarre; son, Allen Bourgeois Sr.; daughter, Peggy Bourgeois; brothers, Whitney and Charles Navarre; and great-grandchild, Megan Williams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Capt. O. T. Melvin Jr.

• native of Destin, Fla., and resident of Larose, died Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Beulah Petit Melvin; son, M.T. Melvin; daughter-in-law, Louise Adams Melvin; granddaughter, Julie Melvin Peltier, and her husband, Timothy Peltier; grandsons, Merwyn "Mel" T. Melvin II and his wife, Marcie Dupuy Melvin of Baton Rouge; Vincent J. Melvin and his wife, Daphne Theriot Melvin of Cut Off, Aaron "Bogie" Melvin and his wife, Lynn Baham Melvin of Baton Rouge; great-grandchildren, Edward "Buddy" Schertler II, Philip Peltier, Marie Elizabeth Peltier, Brittany Melvin, Mathew Melvin, Nicholas Melvin, Clare Melvin, Andrew E. Melvin and Ellen Melvin; sisters, Margaret M. Quinn of Tampa, Fla., and Carolyn M. Vagais of Fort Walton, Fla.
• preceded in death by his parents, O.T. Sr. and Ellen Destin Melvin; grandson, Andrew John Melvin; great-granddaughters, Emily and Sarah Melvin; and sister, Gwendolyn M. Shaw
• 1934 pioneer in marine transportation for the oil industry, owning and operating tugboats under the companies O.T. Melvin Inc., and Maritime Towing Inc.; as a master mariner, he was licensed for navigating the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and unlimited tonnage ocean until his retirement in 1980
• Samart Funeral Home

Harold Joseph Rome

• age 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:25 p.m. Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Assembly of God Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine Rousseau Rome; son, Randy Rome Sr.; stepsons, Dudley and Douglas Rousseau; daughters, Linda Kraemer, Kathie Mancuso, Della Guillot, Cindy Candies, Bonnie Baudoin and Tammy Loupe; stepdaughters, Laura Mae Coupel, Marie Luquette and Gloria Matherne; sister, Agatha Falgoust; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 31 step-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Isia and Lauralie Folse Rome; brothers, Chester, Gracien, Oronce and Hopson Rome; sisters, Irene Frazier and Elvige Folse; grandsons, Christopher Baudoin and Baby Loupe; step-grandchildren Rodney Dufrene Jr. and Melinda Coupel
• Samart Funeral Home

Pearl Leonard Soignet

• age 83, a native of Southdown Plantation in Houma and long-time resident of Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux, died Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. John community; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Bernard Soignet Sr. and friend, Syble of Houma, Clarence Soignet Jr. and wife, Jenny, of San Antonio, and Robert Soignet of Thibodaux; sister, Eunice Hebert of Houma; grandchildren, Bernard Jr., Jason and Chris Soignet, Kim Hughey and Melissa Bartley; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Soignet Sr.; parents, Marie and Amade Leonard; daughter-in-law, Barbara Soignet; brothers, Wilbert, Emile and Jessie Leonard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Esther Daigle Talbot

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Barry Talbot; daughters, Janet Tauzin, Gail Benoit, Linda Adams, Sue Campbell and Judy Doxey; brothers, Edward, Patrick, Willie, Richard and Clarence Daigle; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Camille "A.J." Talbot; parents, Armand and Celina LeBoeuf Daigle; brothers, Chester, Allen and Murphy Daigle
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Clifford Philip Waguespack

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his daughters, Kathy Naquin of Thibodaux, Kim Steib and Kay Scioneaux of Vacherie; son, Kerry Waguespack of Vacherie; brothers, Donald Waguespack of Jefferson, Lloyd Waguespack of Houston and Lester Waguespack of Bayou Vista; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Betsy W. Waguespack; parents, Adam T. Waguespack Sr. and Myrthee Simon Waguespack; and brothers, Adam T. Jr. and George Waguespack
• member of the KC Council 1514 and was an extraordinary minister of holy communion for the church; retired from Shell Oil Company in Norco and was a U. S. Army veteran and served in the Louisiana Army National Guard

 

AUGUST 11, 2004

Rosey LeBlanc Aysenne

• age 59, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 3 p.m. Aug. 9, 2004
• visitiaton Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by her friend and companion, Lynn Hernandez; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa LeBlanc Clause and Michael Clause Jr.; brother, Leonce Jr., Russell, Sammy and Joe LeBlanc; sisters, Linda L. Adams, Catherine LeBlanc and Rosalie L. Barrios; and grandchild, Mikalyn Clause
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Hilda Cedotal LeBlanc; and brothers, Raymond and Jessie LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Norman J. Felarise

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 5:20 a.m. Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Terrebonne Felarise; sons, Douglas, Sullivan and Kirt Felarise; stepsons, Daniel, Jade and Jason Barrios; daughters, Nora Thiboaux and Debra Delatte; stepdaughters, Loretta Domangue and Jennifer Guidry; brothers, Jimmy and Gilbert Felarise; sisters, Evella "Bell" Cheramie, Laura Mae Bergeron and Inez "Bee" Guidry; 19 grandhcildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fernand Jr. and Alanna Cheramie Felarise; stepson, Robert Crochet; brother, Eserman Felarise; sister, Enola Guidry; one grandchild; one step-grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild
• member of the American Legion, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Griffin Boat Company; hobbies were woodcrafts and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marie Bergeron Landry

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 p.m. Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Raymond Joseph Landry; daughter and son-in-law, Frances Landry Hebert and Harold James Hebert; sister, Isabel Liebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eve Keller Bergeron; sons, Roland, Lawrence and Richard Landry; daughter, Ruby Landry; brothers, Albert and Jimmy Bergeron; and sister, Bridgette Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Phillip Paul LeBlanc

• infant, of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Brandy Marie LeBlanc and Aaron Watson Jr.; grandparents, Brenda and Ernest "Bosco" Verrett and Paul LeBlanc Sr.; sister, Abaigle LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Gott and Anthony Lodrigue, Ruth Bourg and Luke LeBlanc
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Loena Hendrix Melvin

• age 85, a former resident of Trout and resident of Morgan City, died Aug. 5, 2004
• religious service was held Sunday at Justiss United Methodist Church, with burial at Jena Cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sue Melvin of Morgan City, Richard and Deborah Melvin of Thibodaux and Robert and his wife Sandra Melvin of Trout; sister, Billy O. Walters Newell of Bedford, Texas; grandchildren, Laura Sawtelle and her husband Jimmy, Jean Karpan and her husband Dan,, Lee, Clay, Scott, Emily and Jana Melvin; and great-grandchildren, Jack and Maria Sawtelle and Madeleine Karpan
• preceded in death by her husband, Jim Melvin Sr.; parents, George and Naomi Hendriz; brother, Jerry Hendrix; and grandson, John Melvin

Willma W. Nash

• age 89, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Hope mausoleum in St. John Cemetery, New Orleans
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer N. and Darrell DeRoche; brother, Norman Wise; and grandchild, Celeste Furlow
• preceded in death by her husband, H. Keith Nash; parents, Godfrey and Alice Wise; and numerous siblings
• longtime resident of St. Joseph Manor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Audrey Ann Callahan Stinson

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:55 a.m. Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee and Gwen Stinson; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Harvey Clement and Gail and Harvey Ellis of Thibodaux; sister, Rhea Freeman of Houma; grandchildren, Peggy Howard, Jennifer Clement, Mark Ellis, Hope Breaux, Stacie Bourg, Shane Clement and Heather Stinson; great-grandchildren, Ricky Howard, Chris Howard, Sloane Breaux, David Clement, Kelsey Bourg, Elissa Bourg and Calen Bourg
• preceded in death by her husband, Caldwell Joseph Stinson; parents, Narcisse and Nettie Clement Callahan; brothers, Lynn, Wilbur "Dee" Callahan, Faye Callahan, William Callahan and Raymond Callahan; sisters, Irene Bergeron, Blanche Tortorich, Rita Kirby, Mildred Lirette and Gladys Callahan
• retired salesperson with West Brothers; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 12, 2004

Zion Sencere Arcement

• infant, died Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery
• survived by his father, Cedric Arcement; grandparents, Barbara Wright and Derrick Slocum; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Crystal Southall; grandmother, Karen Southall; and grandfather, Lawrence Arcement
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Rosey LeBlanc Aysenne

• age 59, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 3 p.m. Aug. 9, 2004
• visitiaton today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by her friend and companion, Lynn Hernandez; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa LeBlanc Clause and Michael Clause Jr.; brother, Leonce Jr., Russell, Sammy and Joe LeBlanc; sisters, Linda L. Adams, Catherine LeBlanc and Rosalie L. Barrios; and grandchild, Mikalyn Clause
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Hilda Cedotal LeBlanc; and brothers, Raymond and Jessie LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mildred Crochet Bergeron

• age 81, a native of Bayou Cane and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Dennis Bergeron of Sulphur, and Mark Bergeron of Houma; daughters, Barbara Dupre of Houma, Sharon "Peanut" Matherne of Houma and Carolyn Casper of Greenbackville, Va.; brothers, Allen and Douglas Crochet of Houma; sisters, Flavia Redmond of Bourg, Shirley Rodrigue and Alice Mae Pizani of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Bergeron; parents, Stanwood and Cecile Hebert Crochet; daughter, Jeanne Thibodaux; granddaughter, Tanya Thibodaux; brothers, Louis "L. J.," Louris, Ernest and Stanwood Paul Crochet; sister, Lois Haydel
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hartwood Joseph ‘Shnook’ Dufrene

• age 79, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with interment in the Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews
• survived by his son, Daniel Dufrene; daughters, Lana and Phyllis Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Leona Marie Matherne Dufrene; parents, Wilfred Louis and Felicie Bernadette Fonseca Dufrene; brothers, Herbert Anthony and Hubert Paul Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Anthony; retired welder from Bollinger Shipyards with more than 30 years of service; loved gardening, fishing and hunting
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sidney Charles Hebert

• age 64, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 2:50 p.m. Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church of Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Emma Kelly of Dulac; son, Charles Michael Hebert of Dulac; daughter, Tina Marie Hebert Guidry of Dulac; brother, Myron Hebert; sister, Ethel Luke; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Mary Bourg Hebert; brothers, Ernest, Walton, Anthony and Vernon Hebert; sisters, Ester Maronge and Anna Mae and Zelta Hebert
• Catholic and a retired charter fishing guide and captain
• Samart Funeral Home

Marie Bergeron Landry

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 p.m. Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Raymond Joseph Landry; daughter, Frances Landry Hebert; sister, Isabel Liebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eve Keller Bergeron; sons, Roland, Lawrence and Richard Landry; daughter, Ruby Landry; brothers, Albert and Jimmy Bergeron; sister, Bridgette Landry; and son-in-law, Harold James Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rosalie LeBouef Lirette

• age 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:40 p.m. Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Delvin "Pappose" J. Lirette Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Delvin "D.J." Jr. and Joanna Lirette and Richard "Ricky" and Brenda Lirette; daughters, Eleanor Lirette and companion Lyle Lecompte and Ida Faciane; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carbert and Joan Ann LeBouef and Hubert and Sharon LeBouef; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Emile Rodrigue, Rosabelle and Claude Rodrigue, Rita Mae Ryder, Hilda and Percy Sevin, Mary Lee Henry and Norma Ann and Ace Becker; grandchildren, Desaire Lirette and wife Anitra, Brian Lirette and Kathy Lirette, Sherry Harshman and husband Neil, Jessie Authement, Kelly Authement and wife Joann, Charity Boudreaux and husband Jocob, Dustin Facaine; step-grandson, Myles Lecompte; foster grandchildren, Annette Rutledge, Deana Dupre and Charlie Lodrigue; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Kayleigh, Logan, Zachary and Shaye Lirette, Owens Koby Harshman, Drake Authement, Kaylee and Ian Lecompte; and seven foster-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her daughters, Barbara and Elaine Lirette; parents, Elie and Beulah Boudreaux LeBouef; paternal grandparents, Etienne and Alida Bourg LeBouef; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Clarise Ledet Boudreaux; brothers, Joseph, Alvin Sr., Allen, Carroll and Nelson LeBouef; sister, Beulah LeBouef
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Larry Lucas Jr.

• age 14, a native and resident of Houma
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; visitation Friday and Saturday at the funeral home; burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Elizabeth D. Lucas and Larry Lucas Sr. of Mississippi; grandparents, Christine and Jesse Jewell of Texas; aunts and uncles, Miriam and Keith Warner, Howard and Delma Linson, Stan and Evelyn Linson, Ellis and Jerry Linson, Diane and Bobo Gore of Mississippi, Aunt Blanche and Aunt Lorene of Belle Chase and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins; sisters, Damini L. Deen, Devin D. Crochet and husband Clarence "Boo" Crochet; niece, Shakeira J. Crochet and Amanda Lucas; brother, Jonathan Lucas
• preceded in death by his grandparents, William T. Linson, Abner L. Lucas of Mississippi and Mary R. Luc; uncles, Leslie Lucas and Ricky Jewell; aunt, Elda Linson
• best friends Josh, Tim, Wallace and Annie; family members, Brett Justin Corbitt, Candice Corbitt, Miranda Gee, Gaige Corbitt, Tye Corbitt, Roy, Janell and Kade Corbitt, Thomas, Jackie, Harley and Arty Deen Jeremy and Jason Gore
• Samart Funeral Home

Crystal Southall

• age 22, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery
• survived by her father, Derrick Slocum of Bogalusa; fiancee, Cedric Arcement of Thibodaux; grandparents, Lou Audrey and James Southall, both of Thibodaux; brother, Derrick Southall of Thibodaux; sisters, Dione and Courtney Southall, both of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her mother, Karen Southall; and son, Zion Arcement
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Karen Southall

• age 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Lou Audrey and James Southall, both of Thibodaux; son, Derrick Southall of Thibodaux; daughters, Dione and Courtney Southall, both of Thibodaux; sisters, Linda Southall of Thibodaux, Winifred Coleman of Houma and Colleen Miller of Las Vegas; brothers, Stanford Southall of Costa Mesa, Calif., Roland, Malcolm and Jonathan Southall, all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Thelma and Andrew Southall and Eliza and Stewart Davis; and grandson, Zion Sencere Arcement
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Adrella Breaux ‘Mary’ Steen

• age 81, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Larry Picciola; grandchildren, Robert, Charles, and Allison; and sisters Leota Folse, Eva "Tee" Houck, and Francis Yancey
• preceded in death by her husband, Hancel Steen, and her parents Elva and Ada Breaux
• teacher and librarian for many years at Raceland elementary and junior high schools and at St. Mary’s Nativity School; resident of St. Joseph Manor in Thibodaux for the past seven years
• Falgout Funeral home in Raceland

Hewitt ‘Doo’ Thibodeaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at Little Caillou Baptist Mission in Chauvin; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Iola Blanchard Thibodeaux; sons, Elmore and Raleigh Thibodeaux; sons, Gerald, Gene and Laddie Thibodeaux; daughter, Felicia Harper; brother, Roy Thibodeaux; sister, Ouida Lecompte; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul A. and Felicia Hendry Thibodeaux; sisters, Hazel Robicheaux, Stella Neal, Della Fanguy and Bella Fanguy
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 13, 2004

Ricky Jude Bader Jr.

• age 24, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Janis Dufrene Giroir; father, Ricky J. Bader Sr.; stepfather, Terry J. Giroir; sons Gavin Jude Bader and Cullen Adams; grandmother Mae Dufrene; sisters Jenifer Marie Bader, Wendy and Cathy Taylor; half sister, Sandy Lucille Bader; and stepsister, Lacey Renee Giroir.
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin "C.J." Dufrene; and grandmother, Yvonne Theresa Reese
• writer and composer of poetry; loved singing and playing the guitar and he loved music; avid golfer
• Samart Funeral Home

Celestine Breaux

• age 78, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Israelite Baptist Church in Valentine; religious service Saturday at the Church; burial in the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one niece, Dorothy Taylor of Raceland; and one nephew, Rev. Henry Duncan of Marrero
• preceded in death by her husband, Mack Breaux; parents Sally Jones Reed, and John Reed; one brother Benny Smith, and one sister, Evelina Parker Duncan
• member of Israelite Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Cloria B. Hayes

• age 80, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Port Allen, died Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her daughters Joyce Smith of Belle Rose, Gloria and Genevieve Hayes of Donaldsonville; sons Curtis Hayes of Charlotte, N.C., Steve Sr., Wilbert, Royal Lee and Phillip Hayes, all of Belle Rose; sisters, Edna Carter of Belle Rose, Ivy Thomas of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Lillie Bea Downcereaux of New Orleans; brothers Clifton and Wilfred Breaux of Belle Rose; aunt, Eunice Breaux of New Orleans; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and other friends and relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hayes Jr.; parents Willie Sr. and Elizabeth Breaux; daughter Shirley Mae Hayes; two brothers; one sister; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Cornelius Roman Jackson Sr.

• age 61, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service Saturday at the church with burial at New Mount Zion Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Olga Jackson of Raceland; daughters, Monica Nelson of Austin, Texas, Michelle Hills of Houston and Melanie Jackson of Raceland; sons, Gregory Roberson, Cornelius Jackson Jr. and Michael Farlow of Raceland, Keith Roberson of California, Author Roberson of Florida, Martin Farlow of Minnesota, Kevin Roberson of Atlanta, Corwin Jackson, U. S. Navy stationed in Japan, and Alex Gaylord of Thibodaux; brothers, Thomas Jackson of Larose, and The Rev. Cleopheus Jackson of Houma
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bryant; parents, the Rev. Ernest Sr. and Alma Jackson; and brothers, Ernest Jackson Jr., and Enoch Paul Jackson
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Meryl Margaret Milliu Milliman

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 12, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her daughter Donna Jean "Jeanie" Milliman Richard; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by her parents, Donald Steward and Rita Margaret Chauvin Billiu; and brothers Donald Jude and Dooley Stewart Billiu
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and was a retired executive secretary for the U. S. government draft board
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

AUGUST 14, 2004

Rickey Jude Bader Jr.

• age 24, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Janis Dufrene Giroir and stepfather, Terry J. Giroir; his father, Rickey J. Bader Sr.; two sons, Gavin Jude Bader and Cullen Adams; his grandmother, Mae Dufrene; two sisters, Jenifer Marie Bader and Sandy Lucille Bader; three step-sisters, Lacey Renee Giroir, Wendy Taylor and Cathy Taylor; one nephew, Gage Michael Gautreaux; and one niece, Sadie Nicole Henn
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin "C. J." Dufrene; his grandmother, Yvonne Theresa Reese; one cousin, Gillian Marie Dufrene; and one uncle, Michael D. Bader
• writer and composer of poetry and loved singing, playing the guitar and music; an avid golfer
• Samart Funeral Home

Oscar J. Himel Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his friend and companion, Mable Baily; three sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Margaret Himel, Russell and June Himel and Paul and Wenda Himel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Glenn Naquin, Carolyn and Vincent Saladio, and Paulette and Willard Wiggins; one daughter-in-law, Christine Himel; two sisters, Viola Allen and Lucille Hernandez; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy B. Himel; his second wife, Mable C. Himel; his parents, Amadeo and Effie Himel; one son, Ralph Adam Himel; three brothers, Everette, Harry and Henry Himel; and one sister, Emily Sansoni
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carl T. Santiny

• age 73, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgia Wood Santiny; four sons, Carl Tommy Santiny Jr., Carlos Anthony Santiny, Gino Giovanni Santiny and Nico Nicolas Santiny; two daughters, Michelle Santiny Martin and Carla Santiny McVey; two sisters, Pearl J. Lafont and Ruby M. Mitchell; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ovide and Louise Bradberry Santiny; one grandchild, Lana Martin; one brother, Clifford Santiny Sr.; and one sister, Sally Thompson
• served in the U. S. Air Force for four years during the Korean Conflict
• served as town of Grand Isle Alderman for 24 years and was Justice of the Peace for eight years; member of the American Legion, the V. F. W., Grand Isle Fire Department and the Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo Association; employed by Freeport-McMoran for 39 years

 

AUGUST 15, 2004

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AUGUST 16, 2004

David Joseph ‘Pool Doo’ Baudoin Sr.

• age 65, a native of Paradis and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11 a.m. Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Bonnie Faye Rome Baudoin; son, David "Bubba" Baudoin Jr.; daughters, Tammy Alford, Janice Shirley, Sandi Thompson, Julie Jones, Misti Loupe, Kristen and Ashley Baudoin; brothers, John, Nolan and Norman "Blackie" Baudoin; sister, Thelma "Sis" Bertrand; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide John and Dora Lucia Bourgeois Baudoin
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; served in the U. S. Navy
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Anthony ‘Rannie’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Aug. 12, 2004
• military service was held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his sons, Anthony Jr., Rannie, Patrick, Brian and Clark Boudreaux and Marty Foret; daughters, Salome Ann Dupre and Karen Prosperie; sisters, Elfery Falgout, Beulah Hebert and Vienna Belanger; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Evest and Rose Price Boudreaux; daughter, Shirley Boudreaux; one grandson, Myron Prosperie Jr.; one brother, Noltyn Boudreaux; and one sister, Velma Boudreaux
• Catholic, a U. S. Army Veteran and volunteered for the Terrebonne Council on Aging; truck driver for Saia Motor Freight in Houma for 23 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jordan Paul Chauvin

• infant, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 13, 2004
• graveside service today at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Jacob Chauvin and Ashley Trahan; grandparents, Gilbert and Tammy Mejia Trahan and Alcess Jr. and Amery Vegas Chauvin; and great-grandparents, Herbert and Anna Bruce Billiot and Julia Callais Vegas
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard Mejia Sr., Adam Trahan Sr. and Vita Ray Chaisson Trahan, Tillman Vegas Sr., Alcess Chauvin Sr. and Olympe Rousse Chauvin
• Christian
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Victor J. Duet

• age 84, a native and resident of Galliano, died at noon Aug. 15, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Udora Danos Duet; daughters, Corine D. Curole and Winola D. Martin; brother, George Duet; sisters, Cleonise Cheramie, Clarise Duet and Mae Doucet; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Filicien and Louis Guidry Duet; four sons; brothers, Filicien, Donatien, Ozeme, Zeweb, Leon, Leander, Nolan, Almate and Amae Duet; and sisters, Louise Bellanger, Lionell Smith and Victoria Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; retired boat captain; hobby was hunting; loved his family and his camp
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Amelia Claire Eschete

• age 6, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:22 p.m. Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation today at Annunziata Catholic Church; rosary recited at the church; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church
• survived by her parents, Dean and Margaret Smith Eschete; her grandparents, Curtis and Carol Eschete and Francis and Dorothy Smith; her godfather, John Farrell; her godmother, Maria Smith; her twin brother, Andrew Charles Eschete; and three half sisters, Amanda Richard and Elizabeth and Lauren Eschete
• attended Acadian Elementary School
• Samart Funeral Home

Ernest Lodrigue

• age 62, a native of Four Point and a resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services today at the funeral home
• survived by four brothers, Louis "Mac," Edward, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue; and one sister Marie Irene Lodrigue
• preceded in death by his parents, Eloi and Marie Billiot Lodrigue; one brother, Junior Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie "Florence" Lodrigue, Marie "Mildred" Chaisson and Josephine "Mabel" Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Verlie Plaisance Matherne

• age 70, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 3:03 p.m. Aug. 13, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Percy Lee Matherne, son, Dean Matherne; daughters, Paula Schouest, Penny Savoie and April Detiveaux; brothers, Spergin, Levy Jr., Michael, David, Chris and Tommy Plaisance; sisters, Leanne Dufrene, Genelle Cheramie and Judy Lapeyrousse; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents; Levy and Pauline Matherne Plaisance; and her stepmother Adelia Plaisance
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus; volunteered at the Veterans Affairs Hospital of New Orleans and Raceland Manor; an Avon representative

Dolores C. Mire

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m. Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home
• survived by her husband, Carroll J. Mire; son, Perry A. Mire; daughters, Darlene M. Leger and Tammy M. Landry; brother, Alton Chiasson, sisters, Bessie C. Chiasson, Emma C. Mire, Marie C. Barrilleaux and Gladys C. Richard; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nealy and Inez Thibodeaux Chiasson; and brothers, Junius and Gilbert Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Donald P. Rau

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:05 a.m. Aug. 14, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Fangue Rau; son, Peter Rau; daughters, Angelle R. Powell and Heidi Rau; stepson, Jack A. Stansbury Jr.; stepdaughter, Anna S. Aloisio; sisters, Gail R. Lutz, Patricia R. Sokol, Glenn R. Jenniskens; brother, William A. Rau Jr.; and grandchildren, Lauren Rau, Kayla Stansbury, Katherine Stansbury, Devin Powell, Cereline Powell, Cassie Kay Aloisio, Ashlyn Reaux, Caitlyn Reaux, Jacob Stansbury, Joshua Stansbury, Emily Comeaux, Derek Landry, Beth Landry and Matthew Landry
• preceded in death by his parents, William A. Sr. and Florestine Pitre
• 35-year retire of J. Ray McDermott Inc.
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

Elton Anderson Jr. Ross (sic)

• age 21, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died August 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux
  religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Sadie Ross Meads of Morgan City; daughters, Nala Southall, Na-Ishea Southall, and Na-Kalya Southall all of Thibodaux; brothers, Robert Ross, and Raymond Ross of Thibodaux, Derrick Harris and Sedric Williams of Mississippi; stepbrothers, Qwent and Terrell Meads of Labadieville; sisters, Jaundlyn M. Ross of Atlanta, Ga., Shentell L. Ross of Morgan City, Laquita M. Ross and Catric Triggs of Thibodaux, Lyshandre Harris and Kannetha Brown of Pickens, Miss.; and stepsister, Nikki Meads of Labadieville
• preceded in death by his father, Elton Anderson; and grandparents, Stella and Robert Ross
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John Robert Thomas

• age 80, a native of Oil City and resident of Houma, died at 11:59 p.m. Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; graveside service Wednesday at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville
• survived by his wife, Margaret Sherwin Thomas of Houma; son, Richard Alan Thomas of Gray; daughter, Janine Thomas Boudreaux of Schriever; brother, Rayford Thomas of Bakersfield, Calif.; sister, Dixie Thomas Mills of Haynesville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sims Thomas and Denver Opal Meeks Thomas; son, Barry Dean Thomas
• retired transportation manager with Placid Oil Co. with 24 years of service; U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 17, 2004

Beatrice Elizabeth Barrilleaux Legleu

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:45 a.m. Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, David Paul and Kevin Peter Legleu; sisters, Shirley Barrilleaux Hebert and Lois Barrilleaux Arceneaux; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean Oneil Legleu; parents, Murphy Paul and Elvire Guillot Barrilleaux; son, Michael John Legleu; and brother, Charles J. Barrilleaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dolores C. Mire

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m. Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Carroll J. Mire; son, Perry A. Mire; daughters, Darlene M. Leger and Tammy M. Landry; brother, Alton Chiasson, sisters, Bessie C. Chiasson, Emma C. Mire, Marie C. Barrilleaux and Gladys C. Richard; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nealy and Inez Thibodeaux Chiasson; and brothers, Junius and Gilbert Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mary Bunnell Russ

• age 90, a native of North Carolina and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 14, 2004
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Joyce Eschete; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Russ; her parents, Emmett and Bonita Packer Bunnell; sons, Frank Jr. and James "J. W." Russ; daughter, Wanda Russ Parker; brothers, Jasper, James and Thurman Bunnell; and sister, Nettie Murdock
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Daniel Lynn ‘Dan’ Waterman

• age 50, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Aug. 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at the Mennonite church in Des Allemands; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Sandra Flowers and Patricia Berkey
• preceded in death by his parents, Howard S. and Rita Zeller Waterman; brother, Mennaugh "Joe" Waterman; and sister, Nora Waterman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AYGYST 18, 2004

Vivian Roger Guillot

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Judy Guillot, Dianne Ponvelle and Martha Golmon; grandchildren, Chad Ponvelle and Candy Golmon; and nephews, Carroll and Ray Roger
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas John Guillot; parents, Omer and Lucinda Mire Roger; and brothers, Eugene and Roy Roger
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Gerald J. ‘Jerry’ Marcantel

• age 62, a native of Lafayette and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 p.m. Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge
• survived by his mother, Amynthe C. Marcantel; son, Gerald Marcantel; daughter, Angele Marcantel Druen; brothers, Michael Marcantel; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Idiol J. Marcantel
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marvin ‘Tre’ Marmande III

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 8:55 a.m. Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Francis de Sale Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his father, Marvin Marmande Jr. of Houma; mother, Lenar Ledet Marmande Whitney of Houma; brother, Ryan Joseph Marmande of Houma; sister, Celeste Marie Marmande of Houma; and grandparents, Marvin Sr. and Loretta Young Marmande, Harris and Carlene Boquet Ledet, all of Houma
• student at Nicholls State University and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Logan Paul Naquin

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his parents, James and Kimberly Joan Duplantis Chafin of Houma; sisters, Megan Joan Naquin, Emma Anne Chafin and Caroline Elizabeth Chafin, all of Houma; and grandparents, Gerald and Judith Duplantis and Roland Naquin, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Marguerite Naquin
• student at Nicholls State University and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Felix J. Peyregne

• age 80, a native of Ama and resident of Des Allemands, died at 4:52 p.m. Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Cortez Peyregne; son, Philip Peyregne; daughters, Phyllis Comardelle and Kathy Sigmon; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix E. and Elmire Zeringue Peyregne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 19, 2004

Ricky John Besson

• age 43, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and Saturday at the funeral home; mass of burial held Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Angela Arceneaux Besson; mother, Genieve Albarado Besson; son, Cory Besson; daughter, Kelly Besson; brother, Albert Besson; sisters, Susanne Toups, Debra Loupe and Tammy Kullman; and grandson, Caleb Blanchard
• preceded in death by his father, Gilbert T. Besson Jr.; grandparents, Fernand Albarado, Lydia Coupel Albarado, Gilbert T. Besson Sr. and Lydia Andras Besson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Michael Paul Fazzio

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Gloria Theriot; sisters, Crystal Simoneaux, Diane Duplantis and Gail Fazzio, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Ray Fazzio
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

Leroy Meaux

• age 62, a native of Hackberry and resident of Gibson, died at 12:05 p.m. Aug. 18, 2004
• graveside service held Friday at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his sons, Jonathan C. Meaux Sr. and Charles Leonard; daughters, Anna Meaux Page and Evelia and Elaine Leonard; brother, Larry Meaux; sisters, Florence Mercer and Stella Doucet; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Irene Pellegrin Meaux; parents, Dave and Anna Teal Meaux; sons, Leroy Meaux Jr. and Paul and Edward Leonard; and brother, Henry Gotreaux
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

 

AUGUST 20, 2004

Oliver Joseph Bourgeois Jr.

• age 85, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:25 p.m. Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Claudia Shaw Bourgeois; sons, Oliver "Pookie" Bourgeois III, Robert, Richard, David, Francis and Lawrence Bourgeois; brother, John Bourgeois; sisters, Catherine Comeaux Kraemer and Elaine B. Daigle; 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Joseph Bourgeois and Ida Hogan Bourgeois; a sister, Margaret B. Tate; a granddaughter, Rani Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Michael Paul Fazzio

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died Aug. 17, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Church in Houma; burial was in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Gloria Theriot; sisters, Crystal Simoneaux, Diane Duplantis and Gail Fazzio
• preceded in death by his father, Ray Fazzio
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Friloux

• age 92, a native of Ama and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Waldein Guidroz Friloux; daughters, Sharon Friloux, Linda Friloux Lanata and Brooks Friloux Tregre; stepdaughters, Kathie Blanchard Howell, Patricia Blanchard White and Leona Blanchard St. Marie; eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmina Zeringue Friloux and Joseph Friloux; first wife, Pearl Soucier Stellies; brothers, Henry, Pete and T-Joe Friloux; sister, Lillian Frilous
• Catholic and was an employee of 53 years with International Tank Terminal
• Samart Funeral Home

Doris B. Lirette

• age 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:25 p.m. Aug. 18, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Willie, David, Wayne, Thomas, Alan, Don and Brian Lirette; daughters, Leanna Fontenot, Linda Guidry, Gail Thibodaux and Brenda Pitre; stepdaughter, Diane Richard; brothers, Ivy Jr., Ridley and Gerald Blanchard; sisters, Marguerite Naquin and Berta Landry; 37 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 49 great-grandhcildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Cedatol Sr.; second husband, Calvin Lirette; parents, Ivy and Lydia Landry Blanchard; daughter, Lydia Ann Cedatol; brother, Donald Blanchard; sisters, Vivian Daigle and Audrey Jordan
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed pokeno and dancing

Rene Louis Martin

• age 76, a native and resident of Grand Pointe, died Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emmeline Rodrigue Martin; daughters, Lana Guidry, Marlene Martin Gould, Anita Bullock, Joan Thibodaux and Jean Danos; sister, Lillie Mae Vicknair; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• Alexander Funeral Home

Hilda Marie Crowley Remy

• age 95, a native of New York, former resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Florida, and resident of Lockport, died at 1:15 a.m. Aug. 20, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Chapel of the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus in Lockport, with burial at a family plot in Massachusetts
• survived by her grandchildren, Richard, Albert and Robert Cannon, Kenneth and Meredith Quinn
• preceded in death by her husband, Gerald A. Remy; parents, William H. and Anna M. Crowley; son, Albert W. Remy; daughter, Sister Marie-Therese, O.P.; brothers, William H. Jr. and James Crowley; sisters, Anna M. Crowley Carter and Julia A. Crowley Talbot; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Remy
• devoted wife and mother, teacher of cathechism and the first perpetually professed member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapter of Dominican Laity
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

James Williams Jr.

• age 43, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Aug. 12, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Dardnika Haley; sisters, Lisa, Brenda, Debra, Angela and Bessie Williams, Ruby W. Thompson, Diane Singleton; brothers, Mike, Oliver, Dennis and Calvin Williams; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Grace Cox Williams; and one grandchild
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

AUGUST 21, 2004

Marliss Rita Lombas Duet

• age 69, a native of Morgan City and resident of Leaksville, Miss., died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Harold Solar Sr., Cyrus Solar Jr. and Rickey Solar; three daughters, Norma Lynn Summers, Marliss Ann Lena and Dianna Rita Gisclair; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Cyrus Solar Sr. and Bobby W. Duet; her parents, Albert and Loula Mae Lombas; one grandson; and one brother, Harold Lombas
• retired insurance salesperson

 

AUGUST 22, 2004

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AUGUST 23, 2004

Shirley Trosclair Baye

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:17 p.m. Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Jr. and Jessica Baye and Chuck Baye; daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Tommy McGehee and Jeanne and Terry Autin; sister, Betty Prejean; grandchildren, Joel, Bennett, Ryan, Lauren Baye, Vern and Brett McGehee, Sean and Gregory Autin; and great-grandchild, Taylor Baye
• preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Baye Sr.; parents, Georgea nd Jeanne Soignet Trosclair; brothers, Irion, Cecil, Carl, Ray and Larry Trosclair; and sisters, Theresa Fonseca and Myrtle St. Marie
• member of the St. John Altar Society, she volunteered at St. John Catholid church as a bulletin folder and wine minister
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Syble J. Callais

• age 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dick Callais; daughters, Sally Callais and Mandy Gallais Griffin; brother, Clarence Rodriguez Jr.; sisters, Mary Rodriguez and Ruby Rodriguez; grandchildren, Andrea Guidry, Tammy Callais, and Holden and Claude Griffin; and great-grandchildren, Courtnee, Kylee and Jessie III Guidry
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Rodriguez and Ena Rodriguez; son, Richard Callais; and daughters, Tammy Callais and Donna Callais
• Samart Funeral Home

Harvey L. Champagne

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Aug. 22, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday, with burial at St. Bridgette Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Jason, Cody and Kelly Champagne; sisters, Brenda Clement and Debra Gautreaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Elsie Ledet Champagne; and brother, Jackie Davis
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church; served in the U. S. Air Force
• Samart Funeral Home

Jean Paul ‘J. P.’ Fonseca Jr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow
• survived by his brothers, Levery "Lou" Fonseca of Thibodaux and Kermit Fonseca of Houma; and sister, Mary Lee Tullis of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Paul Sr. and Victoria Knobloch Fonseca; and brothers, Cyrus, Douglas Sr., Ernest and Berwick Fonseca
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Adline Leon

• age 81, a native and resident of Assumption Parish, died Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at New Belmont Baptist Church; song service held and religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her children, Merrite Leon Jr. and Lisha Leon of Labadieville, Louisiana and Clarence Leon of Baton Rouge; sister, Shirley Neal of Bridge City; brother, Ernest Jackson of Bridge City; seven grandchildren; and four great-grnadchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Merrite Leon Sr.; parents, Cora and Ernest Jackson; brothers, Willie Washington, Isaiah, Melvin and Wilson Jackson; and sisters, Geneva Jackson and Evelyn Honeycutt
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Doris B. Lirette

• age 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:25 p.m. Aug. 18, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Willie, David, Wayne, Thomas, Alan, Don and Brian Cedotal; daughters, Leanna Fontenot, Linda Guidry, Gail Thibodaux and Brenda Pitre; stepdaughter, Diane Richard; brothers, Ivy Jr., Ridley and Gerald Blanchard; sisters, Marguerite Naquin and Verda Landry; 37 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 49 great-grandhcildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Cedatol Sr.; second husband, Calvin Lirette; parents, Ivy and Lydia Landry Blanchard; daughter, Lydia Ann Cedatol; brother, Donald Blanchard; sisters, Vivian Daigle and Audrey Jordan
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed pokeno and dancing

Rene Louis Martin

• age 76, a native of Grand Pointe and resident of Paulina, died Aug. 19, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emmeline Martin; daughters, Lana Guidry, Marlene Martin Gould, Anita Bullock, Jean Thibodaux and Jean Danos; sister, Lillie Mae Vicknair; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• H. C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Ivy Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 20, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma LeBouef Thibodeaux; son, Jerry Thibodeaux; daughters, Debra Wright, Brenda Rogers, Carolyn Roussel and Connie Parr; brother, Bennie Thibodeaux; sisters, Aline Sonier, Rita Lirette, Pearl Rousseau and Shirley Gautreaux; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Justile Porche Thibodeaux; brother, Drugy Thibodeaux; and granddaughter, Lisa Rogers
• parishioner of St. Bernadette; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ruth Peyregne Toups

• age 79, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died at 6:56 p.m. Aug. 20, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Carl J. Toups; sons, Bryon and Troy Toups; daughters, Lydia McCombs, Gretchen McDonald and Kayla Danos; sisters, Lillie Mae Boyer, Janella Brady and Marilyn Roberts; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jeanne Dugas Peyregne; brother, Noble Peyregne; and sisters, Dorothy Rensberger, Dora Eusea and Jeanne Laque
• Catholic
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 24, 2004

Freda Mercedes Andras

• age 66, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 20, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Landry’s Funeral Home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her brothers, George, Wayne and Ronald Rothman; sisters, Hazel Malbrough, Edna Margon, Mamie Gagneaux, Marie Halford, Clair Spears, Lottie Duet and Linda Rothman
• preceded in death by her husband, Nobby Andras; parents, William and Mable Rothman; son, Boddy Joe Andras; daughter, Jame Andras; and brothers, Phillip and Frank Rothman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Richard F. Jambon

• age 49, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 23, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Jude, Jay and John Jambon; and sisters, Polly Borden, Mary Lee Wynmore, Phyllis Jambon and Paulette LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Edna Mae Terrebonne Jambon; brothers, Dean, Phillip, Mark and Michel Jr. Jambon
• attended The Center; in the Special Olympics; favorite song was "You Are My Sunshine."
• Samart Funeral Home

Maude Bryant James

• age 89, a native and resident of Plattenville, died at 9 a.m. Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Doreatha Jackson, Beatrice Burd and Aceal Cassie; sons, Clifton, Stanford, Calvin, Jerald, Mervin and Lloyd; sister, Emelda Mills
• preceded in death by both parents; husband, Paul James; and sister, Myrtle Holloway
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Dee Dr. Matherne

• age 31, a native and resident of Hahnville, died Aug. 23, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by his former wife, Pam Anderson Matherne; parents, Richard and Pam Matherne; grandfather, Harry Matherne; grandmother, Sybil T. Naquin; and sister, Kelli Matherne
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Albert Naquin; and grandmother, Bernadine P. Matherne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jay Baptiste Nicholas

• age 86, a native of Taft and resident of Luling, died at 2:09 p.m. Aug. 22, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Destrehan
• survived by his wife, Cecile Bergeron Nicholas; son, Brian Nicholas; sisters, Lydia Bergeron and Julia Tastet
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Baptiste and Regina Champagne Nicholas; and sisters, Lena Russo, Irene Horn and Inez Hickey
• lifetime member of VFW Post 3750 and the American Legion Post 131 of Luling
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 25, 2004

Gilbert Joseph Auseve Sr.

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Aug. 24, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorida Champagne Auseve; sons, Gilbert "Jay" Auseve Jr. and Darren Anselmi; daughter, Ariel Anselmi; brother, Roy Anselmi; sisters, Lorida Rogers, Leona Guidry, Austreda Collins, Clauodet Duet and Verda Guidroz; grandchildren, Charlene Folse, Marlene Auseve, Merissa Anselmi and Ariel Anselmi; and great-grandchild, Dallas Folse
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexson and Angelina Guidry Anselmi; son, Donald Anselmi; brother, Fedless Anselmi; sister, Leoda Anselmi Williams
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; enjoyed trawling and fishing and going to Chine’s Net Shop
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Glenn Stacy Simmons

• age 36, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Thursday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Providence Memorial Park
• survived by his parents, Alexander and Dolores Simmons of New Orleans; brothers, Alexander, Johnny and Bryant Simmons, all of New Orleans; sisters, Reaver and Rosalind Simmons of New Orleans; godparents, Rose and Russell Dumas of New Orleans; uncles and their spouses, Junius and Irene Johnson of Napoleonville, Paul and Iris Johnson of Atlanta and Lloyd Johnson of South Dakota; and fiancee, Sonia McGowan
• preceded in death by his grandparents; an uncle; and a great-grandmother
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lucette Gisclair Terrebonne

• age 84, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Burial was in Hebert Cemetery
• survived by five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Oliver B. Terrebonne; parents, Hudson and Alexina Danos Gisclair; daughter, Louella Griffin; brothers, Douglas, Irwin and Lin Mark Gisclair; one grandchild
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 26, 2004

Janice Robichaux Babin

• age 47, a native of Montegut and resident of Little Caillou, died at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by her husband, Don Babin; father, Roy Robichaux; daughter, Donna Lyons; sisters, Janet R. Robichaux, Judy R. Kear and Jill R. Morner
• preceded in death by her mother, Mary Neil Robichaux
• enjoyed babysitting and cooking; former employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joy Verret Mattis

• age 72, a resident of Alexandria, died Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation Saturday at John Kramer and Son Funeral Home in Alexandria; mass of burial Saturday in St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, with burial at Alexandria Memorial Gardens
• survived by her stepdaughter, Jane Mattis Ortego of Alexandria; brother, Norris J. Verret Jr. of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Jody DePriest of Metairie and Jennifer D. Shamblin of Pineville; nephews, Grady D. Verret of Thibodaux and Brad Verret of Ontario; niece, Laura Galardo of Ontario; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Dub" Mattis; parents, Gladys and Norris Verret; brother, Dave Verret; and sister, Caroline Kapahu
• longtime resident of Alexandria and a retired teacher at the La. Special Education Center; member of the Twin City Twirlers
• John Kramer and Son funeral home of Alexandria

Malvin Buquet Orgeron

• age 72, a native of Harvey and resident of Bayou Blue, died Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband, Claude J. Orgeron Jr.; sons, Timothy Sr. and Steven Orgeron; daughters, Emily Ann Matherne and Michelle Pierce Ortiz; brothers, Henry, Gilbert and Gibson Buquet; sisters, Alice Lopez and Delphine Woolesy; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Enest J. and Emily J. Pierce Buquet; an infant daughter; and a great-grandchild, Abigail Rene; Williams
• Catholic; member of Empress of Octavia in Gretna; enjoyed crocheting and casinos; collected jewelry and dolls

 

AUGUST 27, 2004

Stella Rhodes Belanger

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Kay Bunn, Ellen Belanger of Houma, Sue Belanger Canalizo of New Orleans, Mary Belanger Anderson; sister, Madeline Callahan of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julius Paul Belanger; parents, Ellis and Mary Walker Rhodes; brothers, Irvin and Ellis Rhodes; sisters, Gertrude Palmeri and Mary Perkins; and great-grandson, Joshua Paul Bunn
• retired bookkeeper with Lincoln Big Three, was a Girls Scout Troop leader, a Brownie Troop leader, a 4-H instructor and Catechism teacher; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Aline Block

• age 92, a native of New Orleans and resident of Fulton County, Ga., died Aug. 26, 2004
• graveside service held Sunday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Silvia Block and Donald and Joyce Block; grandchildren, Bret Block and his wife Michelle, Bradley Block, Larry Block and his wife Moira, and David Block; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded by her husband, Adolph Block; and parents, Bertha and Bernard Joseph
• an only child, she was born and raised in New Orleans, but lived the last six and a half years of her life in Atlanta; a lifelong bridge player and was a life master at a very early age; loved the Braves and watched every game, critical at times and praising at times, a true fan
• Landry Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Judy Tregre Bourg

• age 61, a resident of Luling, died Aug. 26, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Saturday, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Gary P. Bourg; mother, Marie Anderman Tregre; son, Gary J. Bourg; daughters, Terrilee Hiltibidal and Gaynell Landeche; brothers, Raymond "R. J." Jr., Radford, Ronnie, Ricky and Barry Tregre; sisters, Betty Price and Naina Alford; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Raymond Tregre Sr.; and brother, Larry Tregre
• parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was retired from the St. Charles Parish School System; member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society, St. Anthony Family Life Committee and the Luling Pokeno Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Felicien Joseph ‘Joe’ Cortez

• age 67, a native of Edgard and resident of Kraemer, died at 5 p.m. Aug. 26, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Kraemer
• survived by his sons, Brent, Michael and Tait Cortez; daughter, Karen Cortez Blanda; son-in-law, Bryan Blanda; daughters-in-law, Cathy Loupe Cortez; Stephanie Cabaness Cortez and Denise Schaubert Cortez; brothers, Louis and Leuri Cortez; sisters, Lucia Rodrigue, Lucille Madere, Louisa Boudreaux and Louisiana Scieneaux; and grandchildren, Wesley Cortez Jr., Trevor Cortez, Matthew Rosillio, Debra Waguespack and Tyler Cortez
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcelien Feleix and Florence Dempster Cortez; brother, Lucien Cortez; and sisters, Lucrese Page and Lucille Alamand
• U. S. Navy veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Cherrie Ann Foret

• age 35, a resident of Lockport, died Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Elsie Vedros Foret Bates; son, Brice Junius Foret; step son, Nicholas Bergeron; daughter, Rhianna Rochelle Bergeron; step daughter, Katie Bergeron; sister, Gloria Percle; nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her father, Junius Foret; and step father, Thomas Bates
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Hilda Mary Dumez Lofaso

• age 96, a native of Edgard and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Gregory Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her son, Gerald Lofaso of Baton Rouge; daughters, Rosary Guidry of Bedford, Texas, and Betty Jean Shutts of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by husband, Frank Lofaso; parents, Eugene and Hester Jones Dumez; brothers, Eugene and Bryan Dumez; and sisters, Thelma Duplantis and Rosadelle Melancon
• retired registered nurse and a graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nursing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Jonathan Paul Mack

• age seven days, died Aug. 23, 2004 at Women’s Hospital in Baton Rouge
• religious service was held today at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, John Paul and Sharon Mack of Thibodaux; maternal grandfather, Charles Mack of Thibodaux; and a host of other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Paul Mack; sister, Haley Elizabeth Mack; maternal grandparents, Lillie Mae and Rev. Prospa Johnson; and paternal grandmother, Elnora Mack
• Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Eula Mae Deroche Rodrigue

• age 79, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Aug. 26
• visitation held today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her husband, Paul Leo Rodrigue; sons, Olden Joseph Rodrigue Sr., Russell Joseph Rodrigue and Roland J. Rodrigue; daughter, Selma Rodrigue Hebert; brother, Lera Deroche; sister, Cecile St. Amant; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gustave & Adeliade LeBouef Deroche; sons, Eura and Euston Rodrigue; brother, Rufus Deroche; and sister, Alice LeBlanc
• Catholic who enjoyed sewing, gardening, crafts and crocheting
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

Junius Joseph Sedotal

• age 73, a native of Pierre Part and resident of New Orleans, died at 4:35 p.m. Aug. 24, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; memorial service held at the chapel with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery
• survived by his brother, Lester Sedotal; sisters, Isabell Hill, Maude Billelo, Rita Catanese, Doris Leidenheimer, Louise Gaudet, Eunice Marquette and Edna Ripp
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Julia Gaudet Sedotal; brothers, Russell, Gilda, Rudolph, Lloyd, Sam, Achille and Edwin Sedotal; and sister, Enola Kennair
• U. S. Army veteran held as a prisoner of war for 27 months during the Korean War
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Joseph Spot Jr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation until wake time today at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux and Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church; wake service held today at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosemary Spot of Thibodaux; daughters, Edie Spot Cooks, Agnes Spot Randall and Gloria Spot of New Orleans, Melissa Fletcher, Kim Fletcher, Barbara Wright, and Shirley Jones of Thibodaux and Jeanine Spot Burton of Gray; sons, James Spot of Savern, Maryland, Willie and Joseph Spot III of New Orleans, Jerome and Oliver Spot and Ernest Duncan Jr. of Thibodaux; brother, Junius Mills of Napoleonville; 79 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Agnes Shepherd Spot; sons, Michael, Alex, and Thomas Spot; sisters, Mary Matthews, Theresa Spot, Lucille Spot, Josephine Spot and Rosalie Deboue
• member of Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church and served on the deacon board for 65 years; also a member of The Union Southern Baptist Association
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 28, 2004

Joseph Lee Davison

• age 23, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Melinda Adams; one daughter, Alley Josephune Bradberry; three brothers, Justin Chaisson, Jeremy Chaisson and Aubrey Davison; two sisters, Lauren Rene Chaisson and Sandi Lansdown; and his grandmothers, Mildred Santiny and Virginia Weaver
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence "C.J." Chaisson Jr.; and his grandfathers, Clarence J. Chaisson Sr. and Marvin Howell
• parishioner of our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church

Chris Ann Pontiff Hebert

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Monday at the funeral home; burial at a later date
• survived by her husband, Randy Paul Hebert; two daughters, Sandie Marie Pontiff and Monique Marie Hebert; and one sister, Bobbie Lou Ann Pontiff
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joan Reeves Pontiff
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 29, 2004

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AUGUST 30, 2004

Onezime Joseph ‘Nip’ Becnel

• age 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Aug. 27, 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 daughters and sons-in-law, Maureen B. and Neil Rome, Ellen B. and Rodney Folse and Melissa B. and Barry Cazanave; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Liz Becnel; sisters, Madeline B. Oubre, Agnes B. Oubre, Mary B. Matherne, Maria B. Percle, Elaine B. Naquin and Rosalyn B. Arcement; brothers, Robert Becnel and John Becnel Jr.; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Granier Becnel; parnets, John R. Becnel Sr. and Elodia Ocmand Becnel; sisters, Marjorie B. Chapaton and Susan Becnel; and grandson, Michael Folse
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Judy Tregre Bourg

• age 61, a resident of Luling, died Aug. 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Gary P. Bourg; mother, Marie Anderman Tregre; son, Gary J. Bourg; daughters, Terrilee Hiltibidal and Gaynell Landeche; brothers, Raymond "R. J." Jr., Radford, Ronnie, Ricky and Barry Tregre; sisters, Betty Price and Naina Alford; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Raymond Tregre Sr.; and brother, Larry Tregre
• parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was retired from the St. Charles Parish School System
• member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society, St. Anthony Family Life Committee and the Luling Pokeno Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Diana Marie Dempster Ford

• age 61, a native of Westwego and resident of Paradis, died at 3:15 a.m. Aug. 28, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial at Resurrection memorial Park Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Ray Paul Ford; sons, Troy, Kim and Kerry Fonseca; stepdaughters, Lisa Ford and Rachel Bemis; sisters, Shirley Bourgeois, Gloria Holleman, Grace Warino, Pansy D’Angelo and Rose Naquin; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter F. and Ida B. Dempster; brothers, Walter B. and Adlis J. Dempster; and sisters, Azalia Fritchman, Ruby Lee Julia and Marjorie Berard
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Chris Ann Pontiff Hebert

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Aug. 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service today at the funeral home; burial at a later date
• survived by her husband, Randy Paul Hebert; daughters, Sandie Marie Pontiff and Monique Marie Hebert; and sister, Bobbie Lou Ann Pontiff
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joan Reeves Pontiff; brother, Derek Pontiff; and sister, Martha P. Scott
• Samart Funeral Home

Olla Cecile ‘La La’ Dupre Hotard

• age 95, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 28, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Point-aux-chenes fire station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Evelyn Neil and Marion "Sis" Hutchinson of Pointe-aux-chenes; 12 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first husband, Norris Henry; second husband, John Hotard; parents, Demetrius and Brigitte Ledet Dupre; sons, infant Henry, and Gerald "Bolo" Hotard; grandchildren, Gerald and Todd Hutchison; great-grandchildren, Jermine Neil, Sherry Naquin and Corey Hutchinson; great-great-grandchild, Nicholas Verdin; brothers, Filmore, Ernest, Paul, Phillip and Peter Dupre; sisters, Bernice LeBoeuf, Cornelia McMillian, Clois Dupre, Victoria LeBoeuf, Emma LeBoeuf, Emily LeBoeuf and Laura Naquin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Aidan Michael Theriot

• infant, of Raceland, died Aug. 27, 2004
• graveside service held Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Brent and Michelle Winski Theriot; grandparents, Michael and Dianne Winski and Leonard and Valerie Boudoin Theriot; and great-grandparents, Haze and Evelyn Rodgers, Duane and Evelyn Griffin, Conrad and Claribel Champagne Boidoin and Celia Theriot
• preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Cyrus Theriot
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 31, 2004

Mae ‘T-Mae’ Blanchard LeBlanc Boudreaux

• age 80, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Aug. 29, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Michael J. LeBlanc of Houma and Milton J. LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland; daughters, Mrs. Elias "Gabby" "Norma" Martin, Mrs. Gerald "Patricia" Trahan of Chauvin, Mrs. Carroll "Mildred" Ledet, Mrs. Gary "Barbara" Price of Houma; stepso