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Obituaries November, 2004 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 December 2004

 

NOVEMBER 1, 2004

Pervis Eston Carpenter

• age 80, of Thibodaux, died Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Charles; religious service held at the funeral home, with burial at Consolata Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Grace Guillory Carpenter; son Kevin P. Carpenter; and grandchildren John and Mark Carpenter, all of Labadieville; and brother James Carpenter of Lake Charles
• preceded in death by sisters Essie Williams of Pitkin, Elvie Turner of Buna, Texas, and Emma Harper of Baton Rouge
• born in Oberlin and was a graduate of Oberlin High School; served during World War II in the U. S. Navy; worked as an electrician for more than 50 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 861; loved his family and especially his grandsons
• Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles

Bessie Hymel Chiasson

• age 94, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Raymond Chiasson; daughter, Ethel Orgeron; sister, Eula Hymel; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius Chiasson; her parents Fernand and Alice Chauvin Hymel; and two sisters, Lizzie Walker and Annie Allemand
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Gail O. Dempster

• age 55, a native of Kenner, a former resident of Houma and Des Allemands, and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 28, 2004
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Curtis Dempster; son Corey Dempster and his wife, Dee Dee; daughters, Rhonda Rodrigue and her husband, Alex, and Lindsey Billiot and her husband, Chad; brothers, Robert and Kenneth Orgeron; sisters, Ellen Bonvillain, Catherine Naquin and Debra Frickey; and granddaughters, Kelsey and Kayla Dempster, Emily and Natalie Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile "Pete" and Vernice "Blondie" Orgeron; niece, Christine Naquin Stewart; and brother, Allen Orgeron Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium in Houma

Alma John Fanguy

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clare Naquin Fanguy; sons, Kenneth and Bryan Fanguy; daughters, Jennifer Edkins, Amy Brunet and Aileen LeCompte; brothers, Floyd, Raymond and Adley Fanguy; sister, Rose Orgeron; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph Fanguy and Adele Pellegrin Fanguy; and brother, Andrew Fanguy
• retired from Baker/Hughes and was a U. S. Army veteran during the Korean War; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lowell Joseph LeBlanc

• age 89, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Oct. 29, 2004
• visitation held today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by daughters Marla Porche, Melanie Acosta, June Gauthreaux, Olenda Pertuit and Karen Cowart; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Babin LeBlanc; parents Octave and Melanie Hebert LeBlanc; son Wayne Joseph LeBlanc; brothers Stanley and Albert LeBlanc; sisters Hattie Mazerac and Daisy Ledet; grandchild Candace Gauthreaux; and great-grandchild Landon Gauthreaux
• self-employed fruit peddler and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Jerald ‘Pecan’ Parfait

• age 40, a native of Dulac and resident of Grand Isle, died Oct. 27, 2004
• survived by his companion, Audrey Cheramie; parents, Jerry and Mary Parfait; son, Paul Anthony Carlos; daughter, Laura Lee Dion; brothers, Eric and Bradley Parfait; and sisters, Sylvia "Peachie" Robinson, Justine "Tina" Fazzio and Kellie Parfait
• preceded in death by his brothers, Steven Solet, Anthony Parfait and Timmy Paul Parfait; and sisters, Denise "Sissy" Parfait and an infant

Alfred Joseph ‘Jr. Pete’ Pitre Jr.

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Oct. 28, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Johnny Paul Pitre and Francis Anthony Pitre; brothers, Michael, Gary and Ricky Pitre; sister, Judy P. Blanchard; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred J. Sr. and Annette Boudreaux Pitre
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Bella Arcement Pitre

• age 84, a native of Raceland, former resident of Galliano and resident of Houma, died Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her daughters, Dolores Pitre Cheramie and her husband, Claude, of Houma, and Phyllis Pitre Zullo and her husband, Ernest, of Weeki Wachee, Fla.; brother, Andrew Arcement of Thibodaux; sisters, Clara A. Pasqua and Sarah A. Legendre, both of Thibodaux, and Della A. Blanchard and Doris A. Daigneault, both of Houma; four grandchildren, Shane A. Cheramie and his wife, Rayann, of Houma, Selena Cheramie Shannon and her husband, Casey, of Patterson, Sonya Hebert Matherne and her husband, Curt, of Lockport, and James L. Hebert and his wife, Michelle, of Houston; two step-grandchildren, Ernest Zullo III and Catie Zullo Putt and her husband, Mark, of Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Sarah and Rebecca Domangue, Brady T. Shannon, Megan A. Matherne and Shane Julian Cheramie; and five step-great-grandchildren, Jacob and John Broussard, Aaron and Jeremy Dennis and Jack Allen Putt
• preceded in death by her husband Joseph "T-Joe" Pitre; parents, Furcy and Sarah Champagne Arcement; and brothers, Murray, Morgan "Pip" and Howard Arcement
• retired employee of Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Galliano
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Wilkie David ‘Pec`n’ Pitre

• age 63, a native and resident of Galliano, died Oct. 29, 2004
• graveside service held Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Elaine Guidry Pitre; son, Kevin Pitre; daughters, Penny Pitre and Crystal Hodge; brother, Paul Pitre; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sophie Pitre; and brother, Louis Pitre
• enjoyed hunting and fishing; self-employed shrimper
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Westner Joseph ‘Junior’ Robichaux

• age 67, a resident of Houma, died Oct. 28, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held at the chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Earline Ann LeBlanc Robichaux; sons Glyn, and Tony Robichaux of Houma; daughter, Elizabeth Callahan of Houma; brother, Jerry Robichaux of Houma; sister, Charlene Lebiche of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Marie Rivet Robichaux
• retired mason
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Charles ‘C. J.’ Usey Jr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Vivian Thibodaux Usey; sons, Bruce and Terry Usey; daughter, Susan Usey Landry Jacobs; brothers, Daniel and Earl "Joe" Usey; sisters, Dorothy Landry, Wilma Melancon, Ruth Brignac, Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cecilia Malbrough Usey; brother, Sidney Usey; and sisters, Amy Lasseigne and Peggy Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux

 

NOVEMBER 2, 2004

Mabel A. Boudreaux

• age 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Glenn Boudreaux and wife Bridgette, and Danny Boudreaux and wife Edna; daughter, Deborah B. Rodrigue and husband Freddie; brothers, Andrew, Melvin and Clarence Adams; sisters, Gertrude Boudreaux, Ruby Champagne and Lorraine Breaux; grandchildren, Robert Rodrigue, Freddie Rodrigue Jr., Frannie R. Landry, Ashley Rodrigue, Danielle, Leslie and Wesley Boudreaux and Derek, Kali and Jake Boudreaux; great-grandchildren, Kassie Pere, Karli Rodrigue, Jordon Rodrigue and Emily Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Lelia Adams; brother, Eldon Adams; sister, Anna Lee Vicknair
• Samart Funeral Home

Paul T. Foret

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:49 a.m. Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, of 60 years, Amelia Gaudet Foret; son and daughter-in-law, Michael J. and Mona Foret; daughters and son-in-law, Dr. Claire M. Foret, Faye F. and John Thompson; brother, Martin Foret; sisters, Una F. Foret and Idola F. Dufour; and grandchildren, Niki, Megan and Alexis Foret, Kimberly Thompson Byrd and John Thompson Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene F. and Eleanore Brown Foret; brothers, Tilman and David Foret; and sisters, Rita F. Champagne and Lydia F. Sciambra
• lieutenant colonel and veteran in the U. S. Air Force, retired after 28 years of service; served in World War II as a B-17 pilot in the 8th Air Force 490th Bomb Group; aeronautical engineer, aircraft mantenance officer, Atlas missile commander and after his retirement was a VA officer for Lafourche Parish
• member of the KCs, Woodmen of the World, American Legion Post 11, 40 and 8 post, VFW, Krewe of Cleophas, 8th Air Force Historian Society, 490th Bomb Group, 556 Missile Squad, Reserve Officer Association and a member of St. Joseph Co-cathedral; devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kelly Ann Curole Frazier

• age 32, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano died Oct. 31, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Karl Frazier; mother, Corina Curole; brothers, Kevin and Keith Curole
• preceded in death by her father, Murphy Curole
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; CYO leader, a Sacred Heart Youth Bible Study leader, a member of Young Adults of Sacred Heart and a eucharistic minister; member of the Gourmet Club and enjoyed painting; office manager of Frazier Inland
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Rodrigue Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sarah Dufrene Rodrigue of Houma; father, Reynold "Rod" Rodrigue of Houma; mother, Shirley Price Peterson of New ROads; son, Richard John Rodrigue Jr. of Houma; daughters, Lacey, Nickki and Krystal Rodrigue, Ashley Dufrene and Monica Eskind, all of Houma, Kimberly Champagne of Chauvin and Tammy Potter of Baton Rouge; sister, Jackie Williams of California; half-sister, Nicole Naquin of Houma; stepsister, Missy Hines and Sharon of Houma; grandmother, Anna Lee Price of Bourg; and 16 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife; Margaret Collum LeBoeuf; and grandfather, Herbert J. Price
• retired boat captain for Dewey Rodrigue; member of the Evergreen Lions Club for 20 years; U. S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Brunella Kiffe Theriot

• age 60, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, died at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 31, 2004
• visitation to Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Federlise "Toot" Theriot; sons, Mathew, Karl and John Frazier; stepdaughters, Lettie Kennair, Carla Butler and Wanda Theriot; brothers, Lodriguess "Ricky," Herbert, Leroy, Steven, Curlen, Horace and Edmond Kiffe; sisters, Ingrid Bruce, Laura Barrios and Eula Cook; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lodriguess Sr. and Celeste "Domie" Kiffe; son, Gregory Frazier; brother, Edwin Kiffe
• Catholic and a member of TOPS; enjoyed cross stitching and gardening
• Samart Funeral Home

Helen Ardoin Trahan

• age 85, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou Black
• survived by her husband, Guideon J. Trahan; daughter, Norma Louviere; brother, Harold Ardoin; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Sidonia Falterman Ardoin; son, William "Billy" Trahan; daughter, Geraldine Pitre; brothers, Chester and William Ardoin
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

NOVEMBER 3, 2004

Judy Marie Jacks

• age 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Breaux Bridge, died Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonard Jacks; daughter, Crystal Terrebonne; brothers, Rex and Norman Matherne; sisters, Beulah Schexnayder, Virginia Richard, Diane Hollowell, Ella Naquin, Faye Matherne and Belinda Gravado; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Rosa Mae Matherne; and brother, Edgar Matherne
• Samart Funeral Home

Gerald John ‘Big G’ Melancon

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 7:40 a.m. Oct. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; memorial service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his son, Scott James Melancon; daughters, Annette Poindexter and Dawn Melancon; sister, Genevieve Matherne; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Dora Thibodaux Melancon; and brother, Donald Melancon
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 4, 2004

Constance ‘Connie Tucker’ Arnold

• age 51, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Belle Rose died Oct. 27, 2004
• visitation today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held today at the church; dismissal service held Friday at the church, with burial at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Eddie Arnold of Belle Rose; mother, Onedia M. Tucker of Thibodaux; sons, Priest Johnson, and Nathaniel Thomas of Thibodaux; daughter, Onedia Johnson of Thibodaux; brothers, Edward M. Tucker and Thomas T. Tucker of Thibodaux; sisters, Karen U. Tucker of Baton Rouge, Veronica Duncan, Darlene Perry, Gwendolyn L. Tucker, and Eva Tucker all of Thibodaux; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Edward M. Tucker; grandparents, Eva T. Valentine, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson Sr.
• member of Virginia Baptist Church of Ewerville, and Moses Baptist Church of Thibodaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Rita Porche Bergeron

• age 97, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her brother, Alphonse Porche; sisters, Anna Richard and Laurentine Hebert; grandchildren, Deborah Souldier, Willis Picou Jr., Sandra Gregoire, Tony Picou, Ben Picou, Lanny Picou, Michael Picou, Judy Picou, Brenda Lovoi and Rita Picou; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ben Picou; second husband, James "Jake" Bergeron; parents, Gilbert and Marie Caro Porche; sons, Ben, Willis and Morris Picou; brothers, Louis and Ernest Porche; sisters, May Bergeron, Levie LeBouef and Maude Matherne; and granddaughter, Shelia Lawson
• housewife and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Marie ‘Ching’ Giroir Giroir

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 1:50 p.m. Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Lawrence "L. J." Giroir Jr.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Giroir Sr.; parents, Joe and Vivian Hebert Giroir; sons, Rudy F. and Bernie J. Giroir; grandson, Heath Michael Giroir; brothers, Roy J. Sr. and Kerman Giroir; sister, Thelma Giroir
• retired cook for Terrebonne Parish School Board; member of St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Daniel ‘Boone’ Ordoyne

• age 53, a native of Choupic and resident of Choctaw, died Oct. 30, 2004
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay
• survived by his sisters, Dorothy Ordoyne Hoggatt and Rena Ordoyne Salsibury; and brothers, Steve "Itchy" and Brady Ordoyne
• preceded in death by his parents, Mae "Marie" and Freddie Ordoyne

Mae ‘Marie’ Ordoyne

• age 76, a native of Labadieville and resident of Choctaw, died May 8, 2004
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay
• survived by her children, Brady Ordoyne Salsibury, Steve "Itchy" Ordoyne and Dorothy Ordoyne Hoggatt and Daniel "Boone" Ordoyne; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

Ethel Mary Darsey Wileke

• age 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brother, Elton A. Darsey of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Wileke; parents, Aristide Ozema Darsey and Angelle Malbrough Darsey; brothers, Elphy and Elmer Darsey; sisters, Illia Darsey, Ella Darsey Robichaux and Stella Darsey Volkmer
• homemaker; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2004

Rita Porche Bergeron

• age 97, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her brother, Alphonse Porche; sisters, Anna Richard and Laurentine Hebert; grandchildren, Deborah Souldier, Willis Picou Jr., Sandra Gregoire, Tony Picou, Ben Picou, Lanny Picou, Michael Picou, Judy Picou, Brenda Lovoi and Rita Picou; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ben Picou; second husband, James "Jake" Bergeron; sons, Ben, Willis and Morris Picou; brothers, Louis and Ernest Porche; sisters, May Bergeron, Levie LeBouef and Maude Matherne; and granddaughter, Shelia Lawson
• housewife and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patricia ‘Tric’ Foster Cox

• age 43, a native of Varaman, Miss and resident of Gray, died Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Richard Allen Cox; parents, Daniel R. Foster and Virginia Tedder Gray; sons, Richard Ladale Foster and John Talmage Hamilton; daughter, Carolyn Danyell Cox; brother, Everette Ray Foster; sister, Theresa Gail Foster, Mary Elizabeth Helms and Emma Faye Foster; and five grandchildren
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Ana Clair Guidroz

• age 3 months, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:50 a.m. Nov. 4, 2004
• visitation and funeral times were pending
• survived by her parents, Lonnie J. and Margaret Falgout Guidroz; grandparents, Rickey and Nettie Callais Falgout, Tina Marie Domangue, Harris and Audrey Callais, Mae Falgout, Peter and Audrey Falgout and Florence Domangue; brother, Kobe Joseph Guidroz; uncles, Craig and Ryan Falgout, John David Gautreaux and Louis Guidroz III
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Louis J. Guidroz Jr.; great-grandfather, Ernest Domangue; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Octave Callais Sr. and Eves Chaisson; uncles, Jay Guidroz and Everette Allemand; and cousins, Danielle Callais and Jennifer Allemand
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Milton Joseph Sr.

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 30, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Jacklyn Joseph of Thibodaux; sons, Milton Joseph Jr., Ronnie Joseph and Cornell Joseph of New Orleans, Stanley Joseph of Los Angeles, Micheal Dixon of Brook Haven, Miss., Eric and Ernest Freeman of Chicago; daughters, Yvette Joseph Foster and Gaynell Joseph of Dallas, Anita Joseph and Daria Joseph of Los Angeles; 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Jr. and Beulah Gray Joseph
• Baptist; hobbies included fishing, and gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nelson J. Malbrough Jr.

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Nov. 3, 2004
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with cremation following
• survived by his brother, Lawrence Malbrough; sisters, Ruth Malbrough and Jeanette Crochet
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson J. Malbrough Sr. and Edith Bernard Malbrough
• served in the U. S. Navy
• Samart Funeral Home

Isaac ‘Kaiser’ Wiggins

• age 64, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Louis Wiggins; sister, Vivian Wiggins; sisters-in-law, Doris and Lillie Wiggins; other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and James Wiggins Sr.; sister, Louise Wiggins; brothers, Romalice, James Jr., Oscar, Alex, Samuel and Lawrence Wiggins; and sister-in-law, Rosemary Wiggins
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Herman C. Winslow

• age 81, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish and former resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church on La. 311 in Schriever; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Daisy Winslow; sons, Rene and Herman Winslow Jr.; daughter, Sandra Winslow; brother, Johnny Winslow; sisters, Mable Walker, Daisy Harris, Rosenell Fletcher, Albertha Winslow, Hazel Gasery, Annie Mae Wallace and Carol Ballards; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Charlie Winslow; brothers, Lawrence, Earl and Welton Winslow; sisters, Clara Antoine, Ida Duckette, Elvina, Emily and Josephine Winslow
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II; retired doctor’s assistant at the Veterans’ Hospital in New Orleans
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 6, 2004

Jimmy J. Champagne

• age 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:12 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife Joyce Z. Champagne; one son, Jeremy Joseph Champagne and wife, Kristie Breaux Champagne; two daughters, Antoinette Perrillioux and Dominica Clements; one brother, Percy Champagne; two sisters, Doris Tyler and Gloria LeBlanc; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Lorencia T. Champagne; and one sister, Dorothy Bourg

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2004

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NOVEMBER 8, 2004

Elma Bardwell

• age 93, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Waggaman, died at 9:05 p.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Judy Ann Boudreaux; sister, Mary Wilma Pinell Martinez; grandchildren, Joann Boudreaux Savoie and husband Alfred, Joseph I. "Buster" Boudreaux Jr. and wife Chery, Mary Susan "Susie" Boudreaux Bonar and husband Dave; great-grandchildren, Leslie Jambon, Nick Savoie, Sherry Gautreaux, Lanie Labit, Buffy Robertson, Denny and Cory Bonar, Kim Ford, Rhonda Pitre and Dustin Boudreaux; and great-great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christian Jambon, Brittney Rel, Cameron Labit, Courtney Robertson, Breanna Salas, Destiney Boudreaux, Mason, Cameron, Marrissa and Benjamin Ford
• preceded in death by her husband, Champion Leroy Bardwell; parents, Joseph Albert Sr. and Mary Ada Tullier Pinell; daughter, Mary "Lena" Aureline Sanchez Boudreaux; brother, Joseph Albert Pinell Jr.; sisters, Mary Aurelie Pinell Lambert, Mary Rita Mae Pinell Sharon and Mary Ada Pinell Hebert; several nieces and nephews
• enjoyed sewing, gardening and being with her family and at church; retired from Shase and Sanborn Bag Co.
• Samart Funeral Home

Stanley ‘S. P.’ Brunet

• age 64, and native and resident of Theriot, died at 1:36 a.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation today at St. Eloi Church in Theriot; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Verret Brunet; daughters, Lettie Jambon of St. Marys, Ga., and Brunella Falgout of Houma; brothers, Francis "Popeye" Brunet, Henry Brunet and Ralph Brunet, all of Houma; sisters, Walterine Bourg, Grace Clanton, Veronica "Ronnie" Champagne and Romona Allemand, all of Houma; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanley J. Brunet and Lillian Voisin Brunet; daughter, Loretta Marie Brunet; and brothers, Ira Brunet Sr. and Floyd Brunet
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Merlin James Gaudet Jr.

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:52 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Merlin James Gaudet Sr. and Cynthia Triche Cook; grandparents, Velma Gaudet, Jerome Triche and Nancy T. Ogle; brother, Tommy Gaudet; and sisters, Nellie Cook, Romanda Cook and Sophie Cook. He was preceded in death by a grandparent, Edgar Gaudet; and a brother, Nick Gaudet
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Vivian stella Oncale Hymel

• age 77, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 5, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Michael Hymel, Chuck Hymel and Brian Hymel; daughters, Mona Lisa Dutch and Gwendelyn Chiasson; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, O’Niel Joseph Hymel, parents, Alford Oncale and Pauline Wendt Oncale, son, Baby Joseph Hymel; brothers, Alfred Oncale Jr., Henry Oncale, Phillip Oncale and Louis Oncale; and sisters, Mary Lambry and Loretta Douglas
• member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW and a Eucharistic minister at St. Genevieve Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Harold Kurtz, Deacon

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church with burial at Holy Rosary cemetery
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Marion Picou Kurtz of Houma; sons, Knute Kurtz of Los Angeles and Kenrick Kurtz of Houma; adopted son, Jerry Kurtz of Houma; daughters, Kimmie K. Hall of Hattiesburg, Miss., Agnes K. Bearden of Memphis, Tenn. and Anna K. Hudson of Columbus, GA; brother, Douglas Kurtz of Montegut; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold V. and Agnes Levron Kurtz; and son, Kerwin Peter Kurtz
• active deacon at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and retired after 25 ½ years as a postal clerk for the U. S. government, an assistant chaplain for Terrebonne General Medical Center, and active in numerous community organizations, including D. A. V., V. F. W., Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Association, Retired Federal Employees, International Order of Alhambra, Knights of Columbus, A. J. Caillouet Council 336, Houma Council 1317 K of C, and the American Diabetes Association; U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a purple heart recipient
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Rusty ‘Dula’ Marcel

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma died Nov. 2, 2004
• memorial service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Anica Voisin Marcel; parents, Donna Marcel Bourg and stepfather, Shawn Bourg; daughter, Alexya Grace Marcel; brother, Shawn Bourg Jr., stepsisters, Bethany and Brandie Bourg; grandparents, Diane Luke Marcel and Walter Marcel Jr., his step-grandmother, Claudia Prosperie; and his great-step-grandmother, Theresa Prosperie
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Edna Authement Luke and Whitney Luke and Kate Lebeouf Marcel and Walter Marcel Sr.; his great-great grandparents, Adeline Lebeouf and Thomas Lebeouf Sr.; his great-great step-grandmother Amie Brunet; his grandfather, John "Candy" Bourg; his great-step-grandfather, Claude Prosperie; and his great-great-maternal grandparents, Harry and Josephine Marcel
• student at L. E. Fletcher and dreamed of someday being a rapper
• Samart Funeral Home

William Joseph Martin

• age 90, a native and life-long resident of Chauvin, died at 3:10 p.m., Nov. 5, 2004, at his home in Chauvin
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Shelly Martin of Chauvin; children, Rosaline Martin Wingerter of Houma, Linda Nell Martin Rodrigue of Houma, Merlin James Martin and Sterling Paul Martin of Chauvin, Cynthia Martin Bourg of Houma, Pamela Martin of Grand Isle and Rhonda Martin Dunn of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and 18 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Authement Martin; parents, Louis Joseph Martin and Virginia Chauvin Martin; daughter, Barbara Ann Martin; grandchild, Dustin Trevor Hebert; brothers, Eddie, Israel, Calvin, David and Charlie Martin; and sisters, Felicia Martin Lapeyrouse, Mae Martin Hebert and Nora Martin
• father and friend to all his children and grandchildren; crew boat owner/operator for the Texas Company, a commercial fisherman and fur trapper; worked to build the historic Andrew Higgins landing crafts in New Orleans during World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hubert ‘Hubie’ Oncale

• age 80, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alina "Tillie" Oncale; son, Hubert "Bert" Oncale Jr.; brothers, Nolton and Russell Oncale; and sister, Daisy O. Durocher
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Blanche Percle Oncale; and brother, Herman Oncale
• usher at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 8743 of Chackbay and the American Legion Post in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Reiner ‘Faye’ Ricard

• age 57, a native of Mississippi and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Irene Landrum St. Pierre; sons, Sidney Thomas Ricard and Neil Patrick Ricard; daughters, Marsha R. Breaux and Sharon M. Ricard; and grandchildren, Britney, Melody, Sid, Chelsea, Jace, Neil Jr. and Renee
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Marvin Ricard
• avid cook and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Murphy J. Rodrigue Sr.

• age 81, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 7, 2004
• visitaition today at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel and Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, Murphy Jr. and Stewart Rodrigue; daughters, Patricia Rodrigue and Arlene Benoit; brother, Willie Rodrigue; sister, Lucy Rodrigue; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lena Chiasson Rodrigue; parents, Allen and Lorena Marse Rodrigue; infant son, Michael John Rodrigue; and brothers, Leland and Lloyd Rodrigue
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict; member of the VFW Post 5097 and the American Legion
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Herbert J. ‘Put’ Terrebonne Jr.

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Gosta Pitre Terrebonne; son and daughter-in-law, Lindo and Thelma D. Terrebonne; sisters, Adeline T. Callais and Aline T. Danos; grandchildren, Keith and Craig Terrebonne and Andrea T. Curole; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Hebert Sr. and Ida Cheramie Terrebonne; brother, Wilbert Terrebonne; sisters, Edith T. Savoie and Ida T. Collins
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; retired tax collector with the Department of Revenue
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2004

Bernice Bourgeois Adams

• age 78, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Grace Yount of Toledo Bend, Jane Theriot of Bayou Dularge, Nancy Marcel and Patty Melancon of Houma, Tammy Richardson of Chacahoula and Tess Daigle of Schriever; brother, Percy Bourgeois; sister, Cecila Pitre of Donner; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin J. Adams; parents, Leo and Odilia Bertrand Bourgeois; brothers, Joseph, Clarence and Lionel Bourgeois; sisters, Rosalie, Lillian, Mabel Bourgeois, Felicie Benoit and Lorrena Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elma Bardwell

• age 93, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Waggaman, died at 9:05 p.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Mary Wilma Pinell Martinez; grandchildren, Joann Boudreaux Savoie and husband Alfred, Joseph I. "Buster" Boudreaux Jr. and wife Chery, Mary Susan "Susie" Boudreaux Bonar and husband Dave and Judy Ann Boudreaux; great-grandchildren, Leslie Jambon, Nick Savoie, Sherry Gautreaux, Lanie Labit, Buffy Robertson, Denny and Cory Bonar, Kim Ford, Rhonda Pitre and Dustin Boudreaux; and great-great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christian Jambon, Brittney Rel, Cameron Labit, Courtney Robertson, Breanna Salas, Destiney Boudreaux, Mason, Cameron, Marrissa and Benjamin Ford
• preceded in death by her husband, Champion Leroy Bardwell; parents, Joseph Albert Sr. and Mary Ada Tullier Pinell; daughter, Mary "Lena" Aureline Sanchez Boudreaux; brother, Joseph Albert Pinell Jr.; sisters, Mary Aurelie Pinell Lambert, Mary Rita Mae Pinell Sharon and Mary Ada Pinell Hebert; several nieces and nephews
• enjoyed sewing, gardening and being with her family and at church; retired from Chase and Sanborn Bag Co.
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Thomas ‘Joe’ Cadiere

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred Poiencot Cadiere of Houma; sons, Larry J. and Mark T. Cadiere; daughter, Patsy C. Hebert of Houma; sisters, Odilia C. Babin and Shirley C. Babineaux of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Napoleon Cadiere and Jennie Pitre Cadiere; brothers, Wilbert E., Harris J. and Shelby J. Cadiere; sisters, Leola C. Babin, Viola C. Lirette and Marie Cadiere
• retired tub boat captain for Tim Cenac; volunteer for East Park Recreation Center; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and he received the World War II Victory Medal; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bertha Richard Guidry

• age 93, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 p.m. Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her brother, Whitney Richard; sister, Verine Zeringue
• preceded in death by her husband, J. Louis Guidry; parents, Evariste and Laura Parr Richard; brothers, Marcelin, Oleus and E.J. Richard; and sisters, Alexina LeBlanc, Lorentine Robichaux and Virginia Punch
• Falgout Funeral Home

Peter Joseph ‘Pete’ Porche

• age 74, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Nov. 8, 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 his wife, Genevieve Mary Breaux Porche of Houma; daughters, Lori P. Clement, Shari P. Foret and Janelle P. Moen; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Maxine Porche and Alfreda Guidry Porche
• mechanic with Brunet’s Auto and Diesel Repair; member of the Woodmen of the World; U. S. veteran of the Korean War and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Reiner ‘Faye’ Ricard

• age 57, a native of Mississippi and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Irene Landrum St. Pierre; sons, Sidney Thomas Ricard and Neil Patrick Ricard; daughters, Marsha R. Breaux and Shawn M. Ricard; and grandchildren, Britney, Melody, Sid, Chelsea, Jace, Neil Jr. and Renee
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Marvin Ricard
• avid cook and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2004

Antoinette N. Carnes

• age 67, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:27 p.m. Nov. 7, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Vance Carnes; son, David Paul Carnes; daughters, Ann C. Bernard, Susan C. Bouffanie, Rita C. Bruce and Mary Sue Carnes; brother, Philocles Nacio; sisters, Elenora Atchly, Jean Geshazo and Amy Billiot; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jean Baptiste and Feda Ozemia Verdin Nacio; son, Billy Nacio; brothers, Jean, Norman and Anthony Nacio; and sister, Marie Boudreaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Mona C. Eymard

• age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:42 a.m. Nov. 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 her husband, Tommy A. Eymard; parents, Ralphton and Carrie Terrebonne Cheramie; son, Corey M. Eymard; daughter, Nicole R. Eymard; brother, Jody Cheramie; sisters, Phyllis Boudreaux and Sandra Plaisance; and grandson, John M. Melancon
• preceded in death by her daughter, Tatum Eymard Melancon
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Merlin James Gaudet Jr.

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:52 a.m. Nov. 6, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Merlin James Gaudet Sr. and Cynthia Triche Cook; grandparents, Velma Gaudet, Jerome Triche and Nancy T. Ogle; brother, Tommy Gaudet; sisters, Nellie Cook, Romanda Cook, Sophie Cook and Rebecca Gaudet Guidry
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Edgar Gaudet; and brother, Nick Gaudet
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 11, 2004

Lucina Ann Bourg Rogers Hutchinson

• age 90, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 1:56 p.m. Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Earl Rogers of Montegut; daughter, Imelda Derise of Mermentau; stepsons, Jeffery and Anthony Hutchinson of Point-aux-chenes, Mangus Hutchinson Jr. of Bourg, Minus Hutchinson of Upper Little Caillou and Michael Hutchinson of New Orleans; stepdaughters, Mamie Terrebonne of Golden Meadow, Maybelle Hebert and Maude Hebert of Upper Little Caillou; half brothers, Nolan and Albert Bourg of Little Caillou; half sisters, Rita Lapeyrouse and Anna Mae LeBouef of Little Caillou; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren; and many step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ferdinand Rogers Jr.; second husband, Mangus Hutchinson Sr.; parents, Zenon Sr. and Octavie Bourg Bourg; stepmother, Emsey Robichaux; sons, Ferdinand Rogers; an infant daughter; stepsons, Melvin Hutchinson and Earl Hutchinson Sr.; brother, Leo Bourg; half brother, Zenon Bourg Jr.; sisters, Lena Bourg and Lucille Acosta; a granddaughter; four step-grandsons; and two great-great-grandchildren
• homemaker and an honorary member of the St. Ann Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eric James Breaux

• age 49, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; dismissal service held Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his son, Joshua James Breaux; daughters, Erika Lynn Breaux and Vancena Marie Cardinale; brothers Perry Paul Breaux, Guy Joseph Breaux, Lance Anthony Breaux and Kent Andrew Breaux; sister, Debra Ann Walling; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Josephine Breaux
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2004

Rosalie Ward Beasley

• age 46, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Stanford Beasley Sr.; daughters, Meshane and Erica Beasley; son, Stanford Beasley Jr.; mother, Haley Ward Williams; sisters, Mary Soco, Ethel Sylvester, Patricia Preston and Debra Cancienne; brothers, Thomas Ivory Jr. and William Ward; seven grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Ivory Ward Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Kathleen Doran Dykes

• age 57, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Gonzales, died Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jimmy "Coach" Dykes of Gonzales; mother, Shirley "Billie" Berniard Doran; sons and daughter-in-law, Jay and Trish G. Dykes and David Dykes; daughter, Kristy Dykes; siblings and their spouses, Gerry and Robert Henry of Gonzales, Shirley and Robert Fangue of Thibodaux, Susan and Norman Guidry of Cut Off, Cindy and Joe Marino and Debra and Daryl LeBlanc, all of Berwick and Hugh "Tommy" Jr. and Pam Doran of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her fathers, Hugh Thomas Doran
• member of the Association of Professional Educators of Louisiana

Alfred Charles Gilchrist

• age 87, a native of Keary, N.J., and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his brother, Jakes Gilchrist of New York
• preceded in death by his wife, Venita Pitre Gilchrist; parents, James and Mary Hockey Gilchrist
• U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and served from 1939 to 1945; retired employee from Chevron after 24 years of service
• Samart Funeral Home

Eunice Gaubert Robert

• age 88, a native and resident of Luling, died at 2:02 a.m. Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Monday at Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Lawrence F. Robert Sr.; sons, Lawrence F. Jr. and Ralph J. Robert Sr.; daughter, Elaine St. Pierre; brother, Irby Gaubert; sisters, Ethel Keller and Leah Rae Cantrelle; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; brothers, Lawrence, Emmerson, Norman, Clifford and Dennis Gaubert; and sister, Agnes Adams
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carol Ann Davis Southern

• age 47, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Nov. 7, 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, with burial at Cannon Baptist Church Cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by her husband, Albert Southern of Paincourtville; daughters, Kristen and Martine Southern of Paincourtville; sons, Corey M. Davis of Antelope, Calif. And Kirby D. Southern Sr. of Newport News, Va.; mother, Ruby Davis Blaine of Belle Rose; father, Clifford Guilfo Jr. of Thibodaux; sisters, Lynette Werner, Linda Bolden and Patricia Rhodes, all of Belle Rose; brothers, Aaron, Michael and Eric Green of Belle Rose; six grandchildren; stepfather, Oliver Blain Jr.; and numerous other relatives
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2004

Lucille P. Folse Barbé

• age 91, a native of Raceland and lifelong resident of New Orleans, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Tuesday at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church on Elysian Fields, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Henry John Barbé Jr. and Donald E. Barbé; two daughters, Beverly B. Manzella and Patricia B. Kirschman; one son-in-law, Richard Kirschman; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Cox Barbé; three siblings, Jeanne Folse, Gladys Folse Bowman and Florence Folse Critelli; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clothilde Chauvin Folse and Luke Aidee "Eddie" Folse; six brothers, Harris, Fernand, Thompson, Eugene, Lawrence and Clarence Folse; and two sisters, Lillian Folse Himel and Bessie Folse Braud
• retired horticulturist at S. H. Kress

Michael James Joseph Domangue

• age 10, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Nikki Domangue Voisin and Shain Voisin of Houma; one brother, Christian Michael Voisin of Houma; two sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Voisin of Houma and Nina Faith Sidani of Alabama; his grandparents, Christie Sanders and fiancé, Steven Conrad of Houma and Robert Domangue Jr. of Houma; his step-grandparents, Louis Malbrough, Keith Thibodeaux, Bruce Heinhuis of Houma and Rachel Heinhuis of Houma; his great-grandparents, Mel Sanders of Houma and Robert Domangue Sr. of Houma; and his godparents, Kevin Sanders and Darla Brunet
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Raymond Mitchell Sidani; his grandmother, Elizabeth Malbrough; and his great-grandparents, Carroll Sanders and Cecelia Domangue
• 5th-grade student at Lisa Park Elementary School and was an altar boy; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Vivian Beebe Jacob

• age 85, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Alexander Funeral Home in Norco; funeral services Monday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Norco, with interment in St. Charles Mausoleum in Destrehan
• survived by one son, Francis Jacob of Houston; one stepson, Walter Sharp of West, Va.; two daughters, Mary J. Blanchard of Houma and Julie Montegut of New Iberia; one stepdaughter, Brenda Sharp Ridgedell of River Ridge; one sister, Julia Buehen of Fresno, Calif.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

Norbert ‘Bear’ Morvant

• age 91, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Esther Morvant Hidalgo and Nolia Morvant Chaisson; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time friend, Ray Sonnier
• preceded in death by his companion, Lorraine Corner; his parents, Henry Jack Morvant and Marguerite Peltier Morvant; two brothers, Alexander "T-Son" Morvant and William "Billy" Morvant; and one sister, Enola Morvant Watson
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Harold ‘Cayall’ Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dotsy Benoit Rodrigue; four sons, Ellery, Myron, Glenn and Brian; three daughters, Elaine Rodrigue, Iris Rousseau and Denise Olivier; four brothers, Leopold, Anthony, Jean Denis and Peter Steven Rodrigue; four sisters, Elise Benoit, Hulda Martin, Myrthe Granier and Sister Denis Rodrigue, O.Carm.; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Elma Marse Rodrigue; and three brothers, Zenon, Edmond and Cecil Benny Rodrigue

Esther Williams Sears

• age 56, a native of Bellmawr, N.J., and resident of Swedesboro, N.J., died at 12:16 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Christy-Adams Funeral Home in Elmer, N. J.; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel in Elmer
• survived by her husband, James Sears of Swedesboro; five sons, Christopher Ball and wife, Jennipher, of Lindenwold, N. J., Bryan Ball and wife, Toni, of Philadelphia, Joseph Ball and wife, Kelly, Derrick Sears and wife, Esther, and Victor Lupton and wife, Gwen, of Swedesboro; two daughters, Shari Ball Champagne and husband, Troy, of Houma, and Darla Lupton of Swedesboro; three brothers, Paul Williams of Elmer, Russell Williams of Bridgeton, N. J., and Frank Williams of Gloucester, N. J.; two sisters, Carma Williams Jardin of Avon, N. J. and Lorraine Williams Frazier of Grand Isle; and 15 grandchildren, Ashlee, T. J. and Nikki Champagne, Brittaney, Kimberly, Samantha and Monica Ball, Joseph Jr., Danielle and Malina Ball, Alex and Chelsea Ball, Mikey Sears, Ty Bridges and Hayden and Kelly Lupton
• preceded in death by her parents, Toy Williams and Flora Dove Howard Williams; five brothers, Ochelle, Hollie, Vollie, Beau and Hank Williams; and three sisters, Linda Williams Allen, Opal Williams Pheleps and Reable Williams Kennedy
• retired accountant with Gloucester County Library System and was active in various book clubs, instrumented in the advent of the e-book; member of St. John’s Methodist Church in Harrisonville
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Daniel James Weimer Sr.

• age 76, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial service Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Margaret Lagarde Weimer of Thibodaux; three sons, Daniel J. Weimer Jr. and wife, Pat, of LaPlace, Eric C. Weimer and wife, Diane, of Baton Rouge and Dirk J. Weimer and wife, Stacey, of Choupic; three daughters, Jennifer W. Dagate and husband, Jimmy, of Houma, Ingree Weimer of Thibodaux and Nancy Lagarde of Baton Rouge; one brother, Jess Weimer of Lafayette; one sister, Mim W. Schmidt of Georgia; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John L. Weimer Sr. and Necia LeBlanc Weimer; one brother, John Weimer Jr.; and one sister, Ruth Edwards
• retired production and maintenance manager with Coco Cola Bottling Company and a U. S. Army and Merchant Marine veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 14, 2004

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NOVEMBER 15, 2004

Irving Joseph Bergeron Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Irene Gauthe Bergeron; son and daughter-in-law, Ervin J. Jr. and Mary Bergeron; daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine B. and Morton Granier, Christine B. and David Trosclair, Louise B. and Francis Boudreaux, Sheryl B. and Larry Matherne and Suzette B. and George A. Williams; sister, Earline B. Ayo; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis A. and Emilie Ponvelle Bergeron; brother, Earl Louis Bergeron; and sisters, Beatrice Bergeron, Angelina Boudreaux, Emilena Phillip, Louise Bergeron and Anna Mae Fields
• member of American Legion Post 11, 40 and 8, 1038, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5097, Military Order Purple Heart 1955, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St. Genevieve Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Paul Anthony Bourgeois

• age 29, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at noon Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church
• survived by his parents, Clyd "Chic" and Sylvia "Sissy" Richard Bourgeois, son, Austin Paul Bourgeois; daughter, Bethany Elizabeth Bourgeois; and grandparents, Gillis and Delta Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond C. Richard Sr. and Dorothy Jack Richard
• Samart Funeral Home

Louise Landry Gaudet

• age 83, a native of West Baton Rouge Parish, resident of Baton Rouge and former resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Pierre Part; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Gerald G. Gauthe of Port Allen and Randy Gaudet of Napoleonville; daughter, Claudia G. Mabile of Port Allen; stepbrother, Lester Sedotal; sisters, Eunice Marquette of Port Allen, Rita Catanese, Isabell Hill, Maude Billelo and Doris Leidenheimer, all of Houma; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Laury J. Gaudet; parents, Theodore and Julia Gaudet Landry; son, Allen P. Gauthe; brother, Russell and Junius Sedotal and Walter Landry; and sister, Enola Kennair
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Leon Joseph ‘Jr.’ Labit

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Tuesay at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Helen Authement Labit of Houma; mother, Marie DuBois Labit Breaux of Bayou Blue; sons, Ricky Paul and Ronnie Jerome Labit; daughter, Rhonda Claire Labit LeCompte; brothers, Davis Labit of Florida, Ralph Labit of Bayou Blue, Roy Labit of Arkansas, Francis Labit of Houma, Joseph Labit of Bayou Blue, Philip Labit of Houma and Larry Labit of Tennessee; sister, Betty Labit Steele of Houma; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by his father, Leon Paul Labit; stepfather, Lawrence J. Breaux; son, Randy James Labit; brother, Johnny Labit; sister, Gloria Labit Gaston
• retired dispatcher with Dresser Atlas and a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dorothy U. ‘Dot’ Landry

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Choupic, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers, Daniel and Earl "Joe" Usey; sisters, Wilma Melancon, Ruth Brignac, Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cecilia Marbrough Usey; brothers, Charles and Sidney Usey; and sisters, Amy Lasseigne and Peggy Chiasson
• Samart Funeral Home

James Glenn ‘Jim’ Madden

• age 71, a native of Heflin and resident of Houma, died Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service place Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; graveside service Wednesday at Bistineaux Cemetery in Heflin
• survived by his wife, Joyce Stewart Madden of Houma; sons, Jerry Madden of Houma and Terry Madden of Breaux Bridge; daughter, Dena Madden of Houma; sister, Josie Crawford of Minden; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Madden and Emma Cole Madden; three brothers; two sisters
• president of Madden Cable Service and a member of Jerusalem Temple Shriner’s Club, Masonic Unity Lodge 267 and the Marine Corps League; board member of the Terrebonne Sportsmen’s League and the True Buck Hunting Club; U. S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Craig Anthony Perque

• age 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Ruthie Rogers Perque; parents, Havery and Joanne Portier Perque; sons, Brian, Joshua and Zachary Perque; daughters, April and Lisa Perque; brothers, Chris, Michael and Stuart Perque; sister, Laurie Perque; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Brian Perque
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carolyn Ann Smith Rodrigue

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie James Rodrigue of Houma; son, Jessie John Boudreaux Jr. of Franklin; stepson, Adam "T. J." Joseph Rodrigue of Houma; daughter, Tisha Mary Boudreaux Marcel of Houma; stepdaughter, Casey Rodrigue Bourgeois of Houma; sisters, Wilma "Sis" Thibodeaux Chaisson, Diana Smith Theriot, Ruth Smith Oliviers, Beulah "Tootie" Smith Prestenback, all of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Virgil Smith and Beulah Marie Hebert; grandparents, Dennis and Necia Theriot Hebert and Ernest and Augustine Schouest Smith; brothers, Ray Thibodeaux Sr. and Dennis John Smith; and sister, Linda Thibodeaux Borel
• member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God; loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; past president of the PTA, enjoyed cooking and sewing and was a licensed manicurist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Merville Louis Sons Sr.

• age 70, a native of Morgan City and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 a.m. Nov. 12, 2004
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Betty Marcel Sons; sons, Merville Sons Jr., Christopher Sons and Shane Sons; daughters, Elizabeth Lirette and Vicki Lirette; brother, Donald Sons; sisters, Ethel Sauce and Billy Voisin; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ethel Dinger Sons; brother, E.J. Sons; and sisters, Rosemary Romero and Leola Lodrigue
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2004

Ruth Elizabeth Boudreaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church; dismissal service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Wilbert Boudreaux Jr., and Steven Boudreaux of Thibodaux, David Boudreaux of Auburn, Alabama, and Ricky Boudreaux of Atlanta, Georgia; daughters, Brenda Boudreaux Gillam of Fort Washington, Maryland, and Angela Boudreaux of Clinton, Maryland; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Boudreaux Sr; parents, Earl Williams and Ruth Paige Williams
• retired employee of The Lafourche Parish School Board System; choir member at Calvary United Methodist Church; also a member of Calvary United Methodist Women Organization and a member of the Goldeneers Club; hobbies included singing which was her life; generous, charitable person who tried to help as many people as she possibly could
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Herbert Anthony ‘Herb’ Faucheux Jr.

• age 45, a native of New Orleans, resident of Mandeville and former resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:52 p.m. Nov. 13, 2004
• visitaion today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Gigi Goodyear Faucheux; parents, Herbert Sr. and Dollie Eris Faucheux; father-in-law, Richard Goodyear Sr.; son, Herbert Faucheux III; daughters, Casey-Nicole and Tara Faucheux; brothers, Mark and Billy Faucheux; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angelle and Carl Prejean, Sue and Hank Solar; six nieces; one nephew; and one great-niece
• preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mercedes Contreras Goodyear; brother-in-law, Richard Goodyear Jr.; grandparents, Bill and Lizzie Eris, Maitland and Olivia Faucheux
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Bobbie L. Harris

• age 75, a native of Archer City, Texas, resident of Raceland and Cut Off, died at Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
• survived by her son, Fred Leroy Harris; sister, Peggy McKee
• preceded in death by her parents, Nealy and Jewel Parker Love; and sister, Marcy Lee Silva
• Samart Funeral Home

D. Colby Higginbotham

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with cremation to follow
• survived by his father and stepmother, Kevin and Lisa Higginbotham; mother, Andrea House Higginbotham; sister, Harley Marie Higginbotham; grandparents, Dennis and Sandra Higginbotham; grandmother, Bobbie K. Voorhies
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry D. Voorhies
• Baptist; employed with Rivette Services of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Renell Adams Parria

• age 62, a native of Harvey and resident of Houma, died Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Adams Cemetery on Barataria Ave., Westwego
• survived by her husband, Gillis Parria Sr.; sons, Gillis Jr., Michael and Danny Parria; daughter, Renee P. Pellegrin; brother, Sterling Adams Sr.; sisters, Meta Boudreaux and Jenette Brunette; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by their parents, Maxie and Mathilda Danos Adams; and brother, Ray Adams
• enjoyed cooking and baking
• Samart Funeral Home

Rita Berger Tabor

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Sam A. Tabor Sr.; sons, Sam A. Tabor Jr. and David P. LeBlanc; daughter, Charlotte Tabor LeBlanc; brother, Joseph Berger; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Louise Hebert Berger; brothers, Elmo and Gerald Berger; and sister, Gloria Naquin

 

NOVEMBER 17, 2004

Alice Autin

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 15, 2004
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her son, Michael Autin; daughter, Suzanne Fonseca; sister, Wenorah F. Mahler; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alida Naquin Fanguy; brothers, Nolan and Alvon Fanguy; sisters, Inez F. White, Thelma F. Daigle; Dorothy F. Haynes and Annie Marie F. Lank Ford
• Samart Funeral Home

Nellie LeBlanc Borne

• age 83, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:43 a.m. Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Morris J. Borne Jr.; daughter, Lucy B. Goodwin; brothers, Raymond LeBlanc and Albert LeBlanc; sisters, Thelma LaLonda and Heloise Adams; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grnadhcildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris E. Borne; parents, Virgil Jr. and Nellie Delaune LeBlanc; son, David Borne; brother, Roland LeBlanc; and sister, Rudy Bourg
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nelson J. Gros Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Marie Stella Naquin Gros; son, Nelson J. Gros Jr.; daughters, Ruth G. Trosclair, Lisa G. Oncale, Becky G. Oncale and Hope G. Cancienne; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas V. and Angelina Thibodaux Gros; granddaughter, Sydney M. Gros; and brother, Francis Gros Sr.
• employee of Cameco for 34 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

George Joseph Hebert

• age 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:15 p.m. Nov. 15, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Floredia Pitre Hebert; daughters, Patsy H. Rink and Suzanne H. Cheramie; sons-in-law, Joseph H. Rink Jr. and Hick "Skip" Cheramie III; brother, Lefry Hebert; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Azael and Adelaide P. Hebert; brothers, Webre, Paul and John Hebert; sisters, Bessie Hebert, Louisa H. Vega, Floredia Adams and Rosie Deason
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church, a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Louisiana Principal’s Association and the Louisiana Athletic Association
• Samart Funeral Home

Dorothy U. ‘Dot’ Landry

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Choupic, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 14, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers, Daniel and Earl "Joe" Usey; sisters, Wilma Melancon, Ruth Brignac, Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Landry; parents, Charles and Cecilia Malbrough Usey; brothers, Charles and Sidney Usey; and sisters, Amy Lasseigne and Peggy Chiasson
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Virginia Thibodaux

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux, died Nov. 15, 2004
• memorial service held Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Debra Sauce of Carrollton, Ga. and Patricia Chiasson; son, Roger Chiasson; sisters, Lydia Giroir, Violet David, Betty Fremin and Lena Melancon; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Bernadette Saucier Thibodaux; brother, Wilton Thibodaux; and sister, Delores Cancienne

 

NOVEMBER 18, 2004

Wilson A. Blanchard Jr.

• age 44, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the KC Hall, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his stepson, Arron Shapcopte; brothers, Noel Sr. and Johnny Blanchard; sister, Cinda Blanchard; one grandchild; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson A. Sr. and Yvonne Lirette Blanchard
• NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan; carpenter for Gulf Coast Construction Inc.
• Samart Funeral Home

Shelia Ann ‘Fat’ Brown

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary Brown of Thibodaux; mother, Roberta Robertson of Thibodaux; sons, Kunta Robertson, and Gary Brown Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter, Moeshia Brown of Thibodaux; five brothers Edward Robertson, Herbert Robertson, Clarence Robertson Jr., Donald Robertson, and Aaron Robertson all of Thibodaux; sisters, Betty Ann Robertson, Dianne Ann Robertson, Evelyn Ann Robertson, Earline Robertson, and Michelle Robertson all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Clarence Robertson Sr., and sister, Delores Robertson Scott
• member of Moses Baptist Church; hobbies included taking care of children and being with family members
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Michael Paul James

• age 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 5 a.m. Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his wife, Rachel Daigle James of Baton Rouge; father, Roy Williams of Thibodaux; son, Devin Michael of Arizona; daughters, Tashiba Ross and Ariel Duplantis of Houma, and Kristen and Johneisa Daigle of Baton Rouge; brother, Richard James of Baton Rouge; and sister, Terri James Beamon of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann James
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Deva Diane Rhinehart Landry

• age 57, a native of Williana and resident of Raceland, died at 5:24 a.m. Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation Friday at First Baptist Church of Raceland; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Williana Saturday
• survived by her husband, Leonard J. Landry; daughter, Kelly Landry Alig; son-in-law, Andrew Alig; brothers, Roy, Robert, Douglas and Glynn Rhinehart; sisters, Elaine Sheldon, Margaret Beach, Faye Williamson, Mildred Heaslip and Mabel Creed
• preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Arthur Rhinehart
• member of the First Baptist Church of Raceland, the Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association; hobbies were gardening, Bible study and spending time with her family and pet; retired school teacher and Mary Kay consultant
• Samart Funeral Home

Alvin Joseph ‘Noot’ LeBoeuf

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 7 a.m. Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station and Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Audrey Thibodeaux LeBouef; sons, Ray J. and Earl J. LeBoeuf; brothers, Henry A. "Nome" LeBoeuf Jr. and Allen "Beb" J. LeBoeuf; sister, Viola "Soeur" LeBoeuf Lirette; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Camilla Naquin LeBoeuf; brother, Norman LeBoeuf; grandparents, Caliste LeBoeuf, Eurzeline Ledet, Lotaire Naquin and Marie Louise Thibodeaux
• self-employed carpenter, an usher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; volunteered his carpenty services at the church and enjoyed gardening; loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Virginia ‘Virgie’ Legendre Mire

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. John Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Maurice P. Mire Sr.; sons, Maurice P. Mire Jr. and Randy J. Mire; daughters, Barbara M. Benoit and Virginia C. Mire; sisters, Annabell Bonvillain, Gladys Sonnier and Verna Aucoin; grandchildren, Denise Benoit Standley, Brian J. Benoit, Paul J. Mire Marande Mire Weber and Shawn Mire; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Benoit, Abigail Benoit and Sophie Benoit
• preceded in death by her parents, Cecilia V. Legendre and Oscar Legendre; brothers, Roland, Oscar, Raymond, Earl and Sgt. Lloyd Legendre; and sister, Sedonia Vicknair
• member of Christ the Redeemer Ladies Altar Society and was a committed adorer of the Adoration Chapel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James ‘Buck’ Lirette

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:08 p.m. Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious service held Saturday at the Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda DeHart Lirette of Houma; sons, James Lee Lirette of Alabama and Timothy Paul Lirette of Houma; daughters, Christal Matheny of Bayou Vista and Tammy Duplantis of Bayou Vista; brothers, Donald and Douglas Lirette; sisters, Chyanne Pierron, Nancy Seago, Dianne Deshotel, Drusella Martin, Louella Landry and Barbara Cooper; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Francis Lirette Sr. and Josephine Virginia Lirette Voisin; brother, Francis Lirette Jr.; sisters, Madora Domangue and Maybelle Roddy
• past West Houma Lions Club first vice president

Earl Joseph Vedros

• age 64, a native of Lockport and resident of Marrero, died Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home; burial was private
• survived by his sister, Helen V. Thibodeaux; brothers; Manuel, Curtis and Eugene Vedros
• preceded in death by his parents, Oderick W. and Maude Griffin Vedros
• Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2004

Wilton ‘Popeye’ Arnold

• age 76, a native of Denham Springs and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2004
• graveside service held Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Audrey Diviney Arnold; son, Wilton G. Arnold of Georgia; daughters and son-in-law, Violet Menendez of Houma and Yvonne Malone Hunkler and Bernard Hunkler of New Orleans; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Jamie Parks; granddaughter and her husband, Alicia and Kristopher Henry of Houma; and great-granddaughter, Lexie Henry
• preceded in death by his parents, Mayhew and Lottie Felps Arnold; and brothers, Leo and Norman Arnold
• retired after 26 years of service in the U. S. Navy
• Falgout Funeral Home

Maurice A. ‘Brother’ Braud Jr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine "Jerry" Mire Braud; daughters, Lisa Braud Boudreaux and Laura Braud Prejean; sisters, Kathleen Braud Neubauer and Barbara Braud Talbot; three grandchildren, Melissa B. Naquin, Michael Braud Boudreaux and Kaitlyn Prejean; one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice A. Braud Sr. and Lucille Breaux Braud
• retired businessman and founder of Napasco International; former prisoner of war and four-time recipient of the Purple Heart, a member of the VFW, past grand marshal and past president of the Bayou Country Club
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Wendell E. Carter Sr.

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Resident Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Linda D. Carter of Houma; mother, Bernadine Carter of Houma; sons, Wendell Carter Jr., Shaft Carter, and Kendell Saulsberry of Houma; daughters, Kanesha Johnson, Kami Saulsberry, Rasheeda Dark, and Jyra Dark of Houma, and Wykenia Jones of Baton Rouge; sister, Jearnee Carter Dumas of Houma; brothers, Charles Carter IV, Bernard Carter, Gregory Carter, and Torrey Carter all of Houma; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Charles Carter III
• member of Residence Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing and hunting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Tommy Paul Chiasson

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:24 a.m. Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Lillian Vicknair Chiasson; son, Donny Chiasson; daughter, Felicia Chiasson; brothers, Junius and A.J. Chiasson; sisters, Lou Ann Benoit, Betty Chiasson and Lori Liner; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Connie LeBlanc Chiasson; and father, Agney Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

August ‘A. J.’ Danos

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 11:45 p.m. Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lauravie Cheramie Danos; sons, Glenn and Emmett Danos; daughters-in-law, Charlene and Stacy Danos; daughters, Laura D. Dantin, Jennifer D. Cheramie and Lorrie D. Cheramie; sons-in-law, Jerry J. Dantin Sr., Jessie Cheramie and Rickey Cheramie Sr.; brothers, Harris and Robert Danos; sisters, Ruth Charpentier, Eugine Guidry and Judy Adams; 13 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death his parents, Armand and Vela Trosclair Danos; brother, Emmett "Sue" Danos; and sisters, Genieve Ramagoze and Mae Duet
• World War II U. S. Army veterans and member of the VFW, a fourth-degree Knight of Columbus, member of the Holy Name Society and American Legion
• Samart Funeral Home

Michael Paul James

• age 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 5 a.m. Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge
• survived by his wife, Rachel Daigle James of Baton Rouge; father, Roy Williams of Thibodaux; son, Devin Michael of Arizona; daughters, Tashiba Ross and Ariel Duplantis of Houma and Kristen and Johneisa Daigle of Baton Rouge and Kellia Harris of Thibodaux; brother, Richard James of Baton Rouge; and sister, Terri James Beamon of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann James
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Norman Larvadain

• age 73, a native of Belle Rose and resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Norma and Earsly Larvadain of New Orleans, son, Terry Downceroux of Belle Rose; sisters, Daisy Marzett of New Orleans and Mary Lee Larvadain of Belle Rose; brothers, Walmsley Larvadain of Washington, D.C. and Lionel Larvadain of New Orleans; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Sandra J. Larvadain
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ja’laya McDowell

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died Nov. 15, 2004
• grave side service held Saturday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her parents, Disheekia Wright and Rufino McDowell of Thibodaux; sister, Jada McDowell of Thibodaux; grandparents, Joyce Wright, Bonnie and Johnnie McDowell of Thibodaux, and Betrand Murray of Schriever; and great-grandparents, Mercedes Murray of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her sister, La’Niya McDowell; great-grandparents, Mildred and Willie Wright, James and Dorothy Richard and Johnnie and Meley McDowell
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Laura C. Rebstock

• age 89, a native of Kaplan and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Camille Rebstock; son and daughter-in-law, A. J. Jr. and Marilyn B. Broussard; grandchildren, Everett, Brian and Blaine G. Broussard; and great-grandchildren, Scott and Chelsea Broussard
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Myra Marceaux Compete; brother, Dulva Compete; and sister, Flavie Broussard
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Blaise Raoul Zeringue

• age 77, a native of the St. Charles community and resident of Raceland, died Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Earline Foret Zeringue; son, Curry B. Zeringue; daughters, Christine Dufrene, Trudy Rister and Leslie Crochet; brother, Dennis Zeringue; sisters, Gladys Bilello, Louise Strevens, Jeanne Luquette, Earline Pitre, Rita Pertuit, Laura Mae Dominique and Clara Belle Matherne; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; daughter, Lugene Zeringue; and brothers, Camille, Thompson, Malcolm and Clifton Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and a member of the Cutover Hunting Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

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NOVEMBER 22, 2004

Roger Lee Clark Jr.

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 9:06 p.m. Nov. 21, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his mother, Donna Clark; grandparents, Lester and Ethel Rodrigue, Lois and David Dotson; sister, Buffy Rodrigue; aunt, Julie Hebert; uncles, Scott, Parrain Kurt, Troy and Lester Jr. Rodrigue; brother-in-law, Jake LeBouef; and cousins, Scott Jr., Jada, Christina and Michael Rodrigue
• preceded in death by his stepfather, Clifford Griffin; and uncle, John Hebert
• loved life, fishing and he liked to joke
• Samart Funeral Home

Lloyd Joseph Dugas Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 10:10 a.m. Nov. 21, 2004
• visitation today at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part and Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Enola Hebert Dugas of Paincourtville; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma Blanchard of Napoleonville, Connie and Douglas Templet of Pierre Part; sons and daughter-in-law, Lloyd "Casey" and Doris Dugas, Dennis and Susan Dugas, all of Pierre Part, Raymond "Buster" and Frances Dugas and Keith and Donna Dugas, all of Paincourtville; sister, Gladys Guillot of Napoleonville; brothers, Jessie and Lynn Dugas, both of Paincourtville and Patrick "Pat" Dugas of Pierre Part; grandchildren, Justin "Ju," Jason and Joey Blanchard, Danny and Penny Templet, Krissy Dugas Kusy, Casey Paul, Neal, Christopher and Dennis "Denny" Dugas, Danette Bourgoyne, Ed Lee and Michael Delatte; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clete and Nellie Daigle Dugas; brothers, Wilton "Tony," Clay, Percy "Mickey," Harold "Pete," Roland, Alvin "Jack" and Raymond Dugas; granddaughters, Janine Blanchard and Jenny Lynn Templete
• Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part

Hazel Mary Jarveaux

• age 95, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m. Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sister, Odessa Larsen. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Sterling, Luby, Benjamin, Frank and Clifford Jarveaux; and sisters, Haydee Portier, Rita and Nora Jarveaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Evida ‘Vie’ Guidry Rodrigue

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 9:17 a.m. Nov. 21, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Melvin and Ronald Rodrigue; daughter, Carolyn Rueh; brothers, Walter Jr. and George Guidry; sister, Vina Plaisance; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Rodrigue; parents, Walter Sr. and Isabelle Lefort Guidry
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a member of Catholic Daughters of American
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 23, 2004

Victoria Arceneaux Burke

• age 70, a native of Gibson and resident of Donner, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 22, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Lloyd Jr., Michael and Danny Burke; daughters, Jane Burke Hebert and Debra Burke LeBlanc; six brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Burke Sr.; parents, Raymond and Jane Thibodeaux Arceneaux; four brothers; and three sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Fernand T. Picou

• age 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Tucson Ariz., died at 9 p.m. Nov, 15, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Nov. 18 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Tucson, Ariz.; memorial mass celebrated Dec. 4 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral with burial to follow at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Georgie Breaux Picou; three children, Kateri Picou Livingston, Marc Picou, and Michele Picou Balitski; brothers, Summers Picou, Raymond Picou and Urban Picou; and sister Patricia Picou Clement; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Alice Lafort Picou
• active member of the Corpus Christi architectural and building committee

 

NOVEMBER 24, 2004

Reynis Anthony ‘Rock’ Hebert

• age 50, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Nov. 23, 2004
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery in Choctaw
• survived by his wife, Gwendellia Boudreaux Hebert; loving guardian, Loredia Pitre; daughter, Rita Hebert Borne; son-in-law, Stacy Borne; brothers, Harry J. Hebert Jr., Curtis Hebert and Marty Hebert; sisters, Gladys Sanchez, Hazel Hebert, Barbara Thibodaux, Pauline Ordoyne and Adele Andras; granddaughter, Tiffani Borne
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Hebert Sr. and Rita Tabor Hebert; and a brother, Ruben Hebert
• avid hunter and fisherman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dawn LeBouef Parfait

• age 33, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 22, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Parfait; mother, Connie Guy; father, Ellis LeBouef Jr.; son, Austin Hebert; daughter, Raynee Parfait; brothers, Ellis III and Toby LeBouef; sisters, Marsha Carlos, Nicki LeBouef and Ellen LeBouef
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Lucille Boudreaux and Ellis Sr. and Rosina LeBouef
• Catholic and an instructor at South La. Beauty College for 10 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 25, 2004 THANKSGIVING

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NOVEMBER 26, 2004

Comeria Dabney Blame

• age 94, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Nov. 21, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Shirley B. Dennis of Napoleonville, Lorenza Cleggett, Comeria Loretta Blame and Janice Sherman, all of Chicago, Zelda Blame of New Orleans, Carla B. Bias of Belle rose and Devona Carr of Atlanta; son, Oliver "Joe" Blame of Belle Rose; sisters, Aline Randle of Marrero, Eula Mae Dabney of New York and Ernestine Richards of Belle Rose; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Blame; parents, Willie and Lorenza Dabney; daughters, Delores and Betty Blame; and sons, Sterling, Harold and Louis Charles Blame
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Mavis Pitre Charpentier

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:10 p.m. Nov. 23, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jean J. Charpentier; son, Timothy Charpentier; daughters, Jackie Prosperie and Claudette Blanchard; brothers, Albon and Ferrell Carlos; sisters, Geraldine Duet and Gail Authement; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Howard Pitre; mother, Valerie Babin Pitre Carlos; stepfather, Bartholomew "B. J." "Babe" Carlos; brother, Harvey Pitre; and sister, Merueline LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Ward 7 V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elverine Danos Kief

• age 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 1:24 p.m. Nov. 24, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Lola Cantrelle; sisters, Thelma Danos Callais and Anorine Danos Eymard; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Clerville Kief Sr.; parents, Pierre and Lucille Cretini Danos; son, Clerville Kief Jr.; daughter, Ruth Kief; brothers, Paul, Nasime and Henry Danos; sisters, Augusta Bourgeois, Vera Seal, Lucitte Chouest and Lucy Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Clarence Peter LeBlanc Sr.

• age 87, a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:40 p.m. Nov. 25, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Clarence Peter LeBlanc Jr., Carl J. Savoie Sr. and James L. Savoie; daughters, Ann L. Martin and Elaine L. Primm; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife; Mary Ann LeBlanc; second wife, Jeanne M. LeBlanc; parents, Francois C. and Helen R. LeBlanc; brothers, Nelson and Johnny LeBlanc; sisters, Nora L. Boudreaux and Irene L. Babin; and one great-granddaughter
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 27, 2004

Chloe Kay Kelly

• age 33, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary Bent Callais of Houma; her father and stepmother, Freddie Kelly and Tina Kelly of Houma; one son, Nicholas Lee Vannoy of Houma; one daughter, Jade Leigh Cuneo of Houma; five brothers, Chad Kelly of Mobile, Ala., and Jean’ Hebert, Michael Callais, Chansen Kelly and Cavern Kelly of Houma; three sisters, Kayla Kelly, Anne Callais and Katie Kelly, of Houma; and numerous aunts and uncles
• clerk at Family Dollar

Nettie Levron Rodrigue

• age 94, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert Rodrigue of Houma and Mack Rodrigue Jr. of Chauvin; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gloria) Hebert of Houma, Mrs. Druby (Betty) Falgout of Bayou Dularge, and Mrs. Andy (Judy) Ritter of Altoona, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace Dupre; her second husband, Mack Rodrigue Sr.; her companion, Alex Guillot; her parents, Ernest Levron and Augustine Ledet Levron; one son, Butley "Butch" Rodrigue; one daughter-in-law, Elaine Rodrigue; one granddaughter, Kimberly Rodrigue Toms; five brothers, Joe Levron, Augustin Levron, Paul Levron, Emile Levron and Marcel Levron; and three sister, Mrs. Billy (Marie) Naquin, Mrs. Dennis (Myrthie) Naquin and Ernestine Levron
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Fannie L. Smith

• age 66, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Linda Gavin Washington of Larose and Robbin Gavin of Oakland, Calif.; one stepbrother, Robert Smith of Donaldsonville; one stepsister, Idea Mae Smith of Donaldsonville; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Lucinda Cupil; and one son, Thomas James Gavin
• Baptist and a retired worker of Thomassie Shrimp Company

 

NOVEMBER 28, 2004

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NOVEMBER 29, 2004

Anthony Yeves Adams

• age 69, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:24 p.m. Nov. 25, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; burial was in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by a good friend, Joe LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Leonore Oncale Adams; brothers, Gilbert, Joseph, Ernest, John and Paul Adams; sisters, Marie Alleman, Rose Gilfour, Matilda Gilfour and Valarie Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Blanche Guidry Guidry

• age 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Nov. 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Roy J. and Charles J. Guidry; daughters, Diane G. Fernandez and Tammy G. Brunet; brother, Oris "T.T." Guidry; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Charlie A. Guidry Jr.; parents, Henry P. and Angela Vizier Guidry; brothers, Blanchard and Eddie Guidry; sister, Melza G. Helmer; and great-great-grandchild, Jillian Diana Danos
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Ellen Caillouet Lasseigne

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:12 p.m. Nov. 26, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Richard Jr. and Aimee C. Lasseigne, Kenneth, Keith and Don Lasseigne; daughters, Mary and Jennifer Lasseigne; brother, Abel Caillouet; sisters, Heloise C. Torres and Florence C. Thibodaux; and grandchildren, Richard III, Jeremy and Jeffrey Lasseigne
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Lasseigne Sr.; parents, Alban C. and Azema Talbot Caillouet; brothers, Francis, Lawrence, Clyde and Alban Caillouet; and sisters, Therese Caillouet and Corrine C. Beuhler
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Barbara Anna Marcelle Porche

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 a.m. Nov. 26, 2004
• prayer service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Burton Porche Jr. of Oakland, Miss., Wayne Porche of Gray and Rickey Porche of Houma; brother, Ira Marcelle of Metairie; sisters, Marion Webre and Merril Seales of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Agnes Bergeron Marcelle; brother, Herman Marcelle; and sisters, Arabella Benoit, Betty Trahan, Mayola Boudreaux, Walterine Waalk, Ethel Marcelle, Dorothy Marcelle and Joyce Marcelle
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lauris ‘Beb’ Rodrigue Sr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Nov. 27, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Septime Rodrigue Jr.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jason Paul and Christine Rodrigue; great-granddaughter, Sarah Rodrigue; and daughter-in-law, Lynette Hebert Breaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Victoria "Vickie" Rodrigue; parents, Septime Sr. and Victoria Mars Rodrigue; and son, L.J. Rodrigue Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Fannie L. Smith

• age 66, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow died Nov. 23, 2004
• religious service was held Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; burial was in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Linda Gavin Washington of Larose and Robbin Gavin of Oakland, Calif.; a stepbrother, Robert Smith of Donaldsonville; a stepsister, Idea Mae Smith of Donaldsonville; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Lucinda Cupil; and a son, Thomas James Gavin
• Baptist, and her hobbies included fishing; retired worker of Thomassie Shrimp Co.
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 30, 2004

Sylvester James Curole Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Leverta Levron Curole; sons, Jessie, Frank, Tommy, Mark, Sylvester Jr., Freddie, Brian and Matthew Curole; daughters, Ella Hebert and Brenda Breaux; brother, Joseph Curole Jr.; sister, Jean Breaux; 25 grandchildren, one step-grandchild; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Ella Chauvin Curole; son, Jimmie Curole; daughter, Sylvia Curole; brother, Bennie Curole; sisters, Neita Vedros and Ida Tastet
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Lola Davis Johnson

• age 72, a native of Broken Bow, Okla., and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:20 p.m. Nov. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray
• survived by her husband of 56 years, Clyde Edward Johnson; son, Jimmy Dale Johnson; daughters, Alice J. Moore, Brenda Sue J. Jenkins; brother, Bobby Davis; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jewel Davis and Vida Sanders Davis Lee; daughter, Barbara J. Johnson; and grandchild, Michelle Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Khai Quoc Le

• age 22, a native of Dalton, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Nov. 25, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service held Wednesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ben and Lau Vo Le of Houma; sisters, Kim and Quyen Le of Houma; and niece, Taylor Nguyen of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Henry ‘Pompee’ Reado Sr.

• age 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:37 a.m. Nov. 28, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church; burial in the Young Men Benevolent Association Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his sons, Joseph Reado of Raceland, Lloyd Reado of Thibodaux and Norman Reado of New Orleans; daughter, Ruth Mae Jones of New Orleans; sister, Elnora R. Smith of Raceland; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Frances Adams Reado; son, Henry Reado Jr.; brother, Ezikel Reado Sr; and sisters, Stella Thomas and Alberta Reado
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on the usher board for many years
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland