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Obituaries February, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 March 2005

 

FEBRUARY 1, 2005

Marcel Benoit

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Choctaw, died Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation today to Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his son, Chuckie Benoit; daughters, Priscilla Tabor and Jennifer Benoit

• preceded in death by his wife, Lena Delatte Benoit; parents, Pierre and Louisiane Thibodaux Benoit; son, Gary Benoit; brothers, Antoine Sr., Nelson, Edison, Sidney and Emile Benoit; and sisters, Eva Cortez, Azema Benoit, Antoinette B. Pitre and Victoria Benoit

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Evelyn Campo Blanchard

• age 85, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Jan. 28, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum

• survived by her daughters, Carol Traigle, Ellen Landry and Jackie Benel; sisters, Selma Landry and Tillie George; brothers, Bernard Jr., Authur, Fredrick and Norman Campo; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husbands, Eno Dugas, Fred Allemand and Andrew “Bye” Blanchard; parents, Bernard and Laura Dugas Campo; sisters, Alice Mae Campo and Norma Jane Daze; brother, T-Don Campo; and son-in-law, Gerald Traigle

• Ourso Funeral Home

Audrey Loup

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by her son, Joseph G. Loup; sister, Mildred B. Baye; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Loup; parents, Charles and Maggie Bourgeois; brothers, Cleveland, Eugene, Wilson, Preston and Berming Bourgeois; sisters, Lena B. Maggio, Jeanne B. Laine, Lucy B. Roger and Ola Bourgeois

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Shirley Mae Crochet Smith

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 8:54 p.m. Jan. 29, 2005

• visitation today and Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, John M. Smith of Montegut; sons, David James Smith and Tommy John Smith; brothers, Ernest and Joseph Crochet of Montegut; sisters, Rosie Bourg, Beatrice Trahan of Montegut and Gertie Johnson of Houma; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, James and Alixiana Price Crochet; brothers, Paul, Walter, Wicklef and Henry Crochet; and sister, Josephine Bourg

• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 2, 2005

Joseph ‘Collin’ Boudeloche

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died at noon Jan. 28, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg

• survived by his son, Philip Boudeloche; daughters, Joella Callais and Mary Lynn Collins; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey and Lucia Bruce Boudeloche

• retired boat captain for Texaco

• Samart Funeral Home

Virginia ‘Gail’ Marie Faulk

• age 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by mother, Marie Griffin; daughters, Daniell F. Vizier and Leah E. Faulk; sisters, Nina Rousse, Lisa Derouche and Libby St. Pierre; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by her foster parents, Ulyesses “No No” D. Callais and Liska M. Cheramie Callais; father, Grady Faulk; and sister, Sue Ann Rousse Gaubert

• dedicated employee of Casino Motel in Golden Meadow

• Samart Funeral Home

Sess D. ‘Chub’ Hensley

• age 85, a native of Mena, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Jan. 29, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mena

• survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma “Tillie” Patillo Hensley, a retired nurse; daughters and sons-in-law; Sessalee Ann Hensley and William Rusin of New Jersey, Lisa Hensley Weiss and William Weiss of Atlanta and Sarah Jane Hensley of Houma; grandchildren, Lauren Lusco, Eric and Matthew Weiss of Atlanta and Grace Hensley of Houma; and extended family members Barry Lusco of Prairieville, Elaine Frederick and Valerie Cooper of Houma

• professor emeritues as Louisiana State University, author of numerous articles and textbook contributions on sugarcane pest management, proud veteran of the D-Day invasion of WWII and the Korean Conflict, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend

• considered a leading authority in the field of sugarcane entomology; traveled worldwide to educate people in underdeveloped countries methods and ways to improve their lives by increasing sugarcane crop yield using pest management; his many contributions to the sugarcane industry earned him numerous awards and recognition; in 1993, he, along with Henry Long was honored at the Inter-American Sugarcane Seminar for ëoutstanding work in pioneering, developing, and practicing the environmentally sound practice of integrated pest management; in 2004, he was further honored by induction into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Fame

• graduate of Oklahoma State University, majoring in the field of entomology; upon receiving his doctorate, he continued working with the USDA in Houma to assist in the development of pest management in the sugarcane and soybean industry; in 1963 he accepted a teaching position at Louisiana State University and remained there until 1977 when he returned to the USDA in Houma as a research leader; retired in 1985 but his love for the sugar industry brought him back to the field where he and his wife Norma worked as pest management consultants to local sugarcane farmers; in 1999 he fully retired to spend time with his family, treasured pets and pursue his love of fishing, gardening and growing prize roses

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alice Verna Marie Boudreaux Sobert

• age 75, a native of Avoca Settlement, Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Andrew Sobert; sons, Rand A. Sobert of Minneapolis, Minn., and Glen R. Sobert of Pine City, Minn.; brother, Ridley Boudreaux of Chalmette; sisters, Genevieve Boudreaux Blanchard of Napoleonville, Juanita Boudreaux Hebert of Houma and Patricia Boudreaux Bourgeois of Napoleonville

• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Leo Boudreaux Jr. and Leeta Bolotte Boudreaux; brother, Weldon Boudreaux; and sister, Heloise Boudreaux LeBlanc

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Noemie Lorraine Terrebonne

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2005

• 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 sons, Rodney Terrebonne and Randy Terrebonne; daughter, Dorothy Weidel; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Alzia Terrebonne; parents, Alsindor and Lorenza Chabert Lorraine; son, Loyman A. Terrebonne; brother, Kirby Lorraine; sister, Yvonne Plaisance; and grandchildren, Joann, Gwen and Loyman Terrebonne Jr.

• Catholic

• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 3, 2005

George Edison ‘Snook Boo’ Boyd

• age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 31, 2005

• visitation Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his sisters, Carrie Toussaint of Thibodaux, Jo Ann Griffin of Raceland, Malinda Lazard of Larose and Pamela Boyd of Monroe; brothers, Lawrence and Donald Boyd of Raceland, and Walter Boyd of Longview, Texas; and his godchild, Germaine Caldwell of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lubertha Allen Boyd; sisters, Anna Lee Boyd, Rosa Lee Boyd and Roxanne Boyd; and brother, Michael Boyd

• Baptist; hobbies included dancing

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gladys ‘Glaze’ Pierce Cheramie

• age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:22 p.m. Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Harriet Cheramie and Ronnie and Sandra Cheramie; daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Mae and Jimmie Plaisance and Hazel and Terry Dantin; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Waldo Cheramie; parents, Edgar and Olfida Bruce Pierce; brothers, Horace, Wallace, Forest and Alex Pierce; sisters, Stella Hunter, Ella Ledet and Lucia Cheramie

• Catholic and a member of Catholic Daughters; enjoyed fishing and watching sports

• Samart Funeral Home

Terry J. Dufrene Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:29 a.m. Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation today and Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Clara Bell Usie Dufrene; sons, Terry J. Jr. and Albert Dufrene; daughters, Rosalind Lewis, Lisa Breaux, Robyn Griffin and Lucia Savoie; brother, Roland Dufrene; sister, Earline Gaudet; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Josephine Touchard Dufrene

• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Louella Allemand LeBlanc

• age 85, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Susanne LeBlanc; daughter and son-in-law, Arvella and Lee Dupre; sister, Ena A. Knight; granddaughter Heidi Orgeron and her husband, Gerald; and great-grandchildren, Nicole and Brock Orgeron

• preceded in death by her husband, Scuddy LeBlanc; parents, Alexison and Laura Plaisance Allemand; and sisters, Maggie A. Theriot, Anita A. Roussel, Rena Allemand, Simonia A. Dufrene, Lula A. LeBlanc and Winnie A. Chaisson

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the South Louisiana Hospice, 6500 Main St., Houma, 70360, are preferred

• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Yvonne Saucier Ordoyne

• age 85, a native of Moncla And resident of Larose, died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her daughters, Yvonne Fanguy, Louise Adams, Therese Faucheux and Alice “Chippy” Ordoyne; brothers, Clyston and Walter Saucier; sister, Rhea White; grandchildren, Celeste Savoie, Stephanie Manson, André Adams, Jason Griffin, Adam Faucheux and Aimeé Faucheux; and great-grandchildren, Caroline Savoie and Anna Claire Manson

• preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. “Wimpy” Ordoyne; parents, Louis Sr. and Sidonie Moncla Saucier; brother, Louis E. Saucier Jr.; and sister, Anna Mae Ducote

• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, fondly called “Miss Candle” by many parishioners, a member and past president of the Ladies Altar Society and an educator who retired from the Lafourche Parish school system after 32 years

• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Norris J. ‘Black’ Pertuit Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by his wife, Delsie Theriot Pertuit; son, Norris “Black” A. Pertuit Jr. of Raceland; daughter, Pattie Pertuit Landry of Thibodaux; brother, Dudley Pertuit of Bayou Blue; sisters, Lucy Foret of Lockport, Janet Robichaux of Cocodrie and Helen Martin of Houma; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Cecile Danos Pertuit; and sister, Mabel Matherne

• an employee of Lowland Construction for 33 years

• Samart Funeral Home

Alvin ‘The Bike Man’ Savoie

• age 81, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his son, John Thibodaux; brothers, Ernest Sr. and Larry Savoie; sisters, Agnes Savoie Guidry, Annie Savoie Cheramie and Louise Savoie Adams; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Holder Savoie; second wife, Rose Boudreaux Savoie; parents, Arsene and Marie Hebert Savoie; daughters, Suzanne Savoie Gaubert; brothers, Clarence, Joseph, Edward, John and Claude Savoie; and sister, Emily Savoie Lambas

• Army veteran of World War II who repaired bicycles as a hobby

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

John W. Stennett Sr.

• age 89, a resident of Tallulah, died Feb. 1, 2005 after a brief illness in the Olive Branch Senior Care Center

• funeral services were held today in the Chapel of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, with burial at the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah

• retired oilfield production foreman

• Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah

Noemie Lorraine Terrebonne

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2005

• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Dale Terrebonne and Randy and Diane Terrebonne; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Larry Weidel; daughter-in-law, Nancy Terrebonne Danos; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Alzia Terrebonne; parents, Alsindor and Lorenza Chabert Lorraine; son, Loyman A. Terrebonne; brother, Kirby Lorraine; sister, Yvonne Plaisance; and grandchildren, Joann, Gwen and Loyman Terrebonne Jr.

• Catholic

• Samart Funeral Home

Elsie Hebert Williford

• age 81, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:44 a.m. February 2, 2005

• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow

• mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum

• survived by her sons, Billy, Jimmy, Tony and Robert Williford; daughter, Barbara Kiger; sisters, Jane Guidry and Joyce Simoneaux; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Williford; and parents, Donatien and Ulyssia Terrebonne Hebert

• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

FEBRUARY 4, 2005

Scudy Brown Sr.

• age 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 26, 2005 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

• visitation today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley Breaux Brown of Thibodaux; daughters, Norma Jean and Brenda and Jennifer Smith, all of Thibodaux, Lakita Fusiler of Houma; sons, Scudy Jr., Milton, Gary, Daryl Paul, Christopher and Melvin Lee Brown, Murphy and Ferrante Matthews, all of Thibodaux; step children, Alton and Juy Breaux of Arlington, Texas, Shawn Breaux of Thibodaux and Tony Breaux of Mansfield, Texas; sisters, Leila Azemar, Gertrude Brown, Edna and Ida Robinson, all of Thibodaux; and adopted grandson, Bena Brown

• preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Louise Robinson Brown; brothers, Murphy Brown, Freddie Price and Gregory Robinson; and sisters, Dorothy Howard, Doris Brown Johnson and Delores Price

• retired welder, he was a member of Moses Baptist Church and enjoyed wood working

• Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Madeline Anna Doucet Sonnier Marsden

• age 66, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:17 a.m. Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, John Marsden; daughters, Paige Sonnier Rodrigue and Christie Sonnier Johnson; sisters, Veneda Doucet Eymard and Annette Doucet; and grandson, Zachary Alexander Rodrigue

• preceded in death by her first husband, Murrel J. Sonnier; parents, Ludwig J. and Arcdie Eymard Doucet; brother, E-Jay and Warren Doucet; and sister, Enola Doucet Dufrene. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Cecile Bergeron Nicholas

• age 84, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Luling, died Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo cemetery in Destrehan

• survived by her son, Brian A. Nicholas

• preceded in death by her husband, Jay Baptiste Nicholas; parents, Walter Louis and Cecile Ledet Bergeron; brothers, Joseph, Alfred and Ferdinand Bergeron; and 10 siblings that did not reach adulthood; sisters, Mae Schmill, Marie St. Pé and Edith Schmill

• member of the Catholic Daughters of the Sacred Heart Church of Norco, the American Legion Ladies Auxillary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary, both of Luling

Inez Gauthé Riché

• age 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her brother, Gilbert Gauthé of Napoleonville; and sisters, Anna G. Politz and Katherine G. Porrier of Barstow, Calif.

• preceded in death by her husband, Mariange Riché; parents, Anna Blanchard and Paul Gauthé; brothers, Emile, Roy, Earlven and Harold Gauthé; sisters, Marie Babin, Mae Rodrigue and Grace Perkins

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ruby Robinson

• age 87, a native of Chicago and resident of Harvey died Jan. 29, 2005

• memorial service Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland

• survived by her devoted niece, Diana Robinson Jones of Harvey; and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews

• preceded in death by her husband, Edward George Robinson

• Catholic

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Noemie ‘Theresa’ Tabor Thibodaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:10 a.m. Feb. 3, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux

• survived by her sons, Willie and Ricky Thibodaux; daughters, Betty and Gloria Thibodaux; sisters, Hortense “Lou” Usey and Evella Benoit; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Norris Thibodaux Sr.; parents, Oliver “Black” and Maria Hebert Tabor; sons, Norris Jr., Russell, Robert, and Shawn Thibodaux; brothers, Felix “John,” Richard and Antoine Tabor; and sisters, Ethel Tabor and Virgie Guillot

• Catholic

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rosalie Marie Smith Trahan

• age 70, a native of Chauvin and resident of New Iberia, died at 1:50 a.m. Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation today and Saturday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her son, Donald Anthony Trahan; daughter, Anna Lee Trahan Watkins; son-in-law, James Watkins Sr.; grandchildren, Mindy Trahan Abadie, Jeremy J. Trahan, James Watkins Jr., Greg Watkins, Ginger Watkins, Mikki Marie Smigielski, Michael Watkins; great-grandchildren, Harlee, Cameron, Jessie Curole, Brock Bradley, Sophia, Skyler Lee, Tabatha and Evangeline; and great-great-grandchildren, Kylie and Ian

• preceded in death by her husband, Adam A. Trahan; parents, Leonie and Mabel Portier Smith; and son, Ronald Trahan

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and retired from her job as a cook at Lacache Middle School

• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Bayou Blue

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2005

William Joseph Ledet Jr.

• age 80, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005

• memorial mass Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mudite Ledet; one sister, Delores Lafont of Larose; and numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ledet and Camillia Ledet; and one brother, Herman Ledet

• retired from Odgen Allied Services in Houma and was a World War II veteran; member of the V.F.W. Post No. 518 in Larose and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

 

FEBRUARY 6, 2005

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FEBRUARY 7, 2005

John S. Barker Jr.

• age 91, a native of Lockport and resident of River Ridge, died at 7:20 p.m., Feb. 2, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his son, John S. Barker III and his wife, Suzanne Babin; daughter, Susan B. Brock and her husband, Philip Rodney; grandchildren, Allison and John B. Barker, Michael and Jennifer Brock, Ellen Haughey, Sally Herderson and Anne Chlebos; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Blouin Barker; parents, John Barker Sr. and Octavia Lejeune Barker; brothers, Warren, Oville, Edward and Thomas Barker; and sisters, Irene B. Barrios and Clarabelle B. Herron

• lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus

• Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport

Elyvin ‘Alvin’ Bonvillian

• age 73, a resident of Westwego, died Feb. 3, 2005

• visitation at West Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero and today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Thelma “Noonie” Bonvillian; children, Verna Rachal, Elyvin Bonvillian Jr., Leonce Bonvillian and Juanita B. Rome; stepchildren, Norman Percle Jr., Anthony Percle, Ray Percle, Cathy Gagneaux, Paul Percle, Kevin Percle, Vickie Steib, Troy Percle and Scott Percle; 35 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren

• Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero

Marie Louise Aycock Champagne

• age 90, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Feb. 4, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery

• preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Paul Champagne; parents, Gaston P. Aycock Sr. and Marie Louise Theriot Aycock; brother, Gaston P. Aycock Jr.; and sister, MaeBelle A. Dodd

• retired school teacher of 40 years with the Terrebonne Parish School District; taught at Houma Elementary and belonged to the Retired Teacher’s Association of Terrebonne Parish; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edwis Paul Curole

age 73, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 6:40 a.m. Feb. 6, 2005

Leo John Daigle

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:26 p.m. Feb. 4, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Joyce Mire Daigle; sons, Chris, Troy and Scott Daigle; daughter, Jennifer D. Clement; brothers, Thomas, Harold and Richard “Dickie” Daigle; grandchildren, Ray Trosclair, Lauren and Lacey Clement, Ashlie, Aimee, Amber and Desember Daigle; and step-grandchildren, Magen Clement, Tasha Rodrigue, Paige Pediraja, Billy Benoit, Michael and Joshua Bess

• preceded in death by his parents, Ivy and Henrietta Boudreaux Daigle; brothers, Maurice and Raymond Daigle; and sisters, Esther Jennings, Patsy and Vivian Baye

• owner and operator of Leo’s Automotive and Radiators Repair Shop for 42 years

• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Madio A. ‘Mouchon’ Gisclair Jr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:03 a.m. Feb. 6, 2005

• religious service was held today at Open Door Revival Center, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Louise Bergeron Gisclair; sons, Jimmy, Reese and Aaron Gisclair; daughters, Maudrey Vizier, Fay Orgeron, Mona Orgeron, Mandy Gisclair, Velta Klause and Adriel Gisclair; brothers, Loydman and Sam Gisclair; sister, Melvina Cheeks; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Madio Sr. and Clothilde Bourg Gisclair; son, Norvin Gisclair; daughter, Daisy Gisclair; and brothers, James and Paul Gisclair

• enjoyed playing guitar and singing and was a retired welder

• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ruby Mae Lewis

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 29, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by her brother, Harry Lewis; and sisters, Rosemary Lewis and Edna L. Brown

• preceded in death by her parents, Rosa and Elijah Lewis Sr.; sister, Jeanette Marie Lewis; and brothers, Joseph, Elijah Jr. and Edward Lewis

• retired LPN

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Louella Chauvin Lirette

• age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Feb. 4, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons, Terry Lirette and his wife, Alice, and Wilton Lirette Jr. and his wife, Felicia; daughters, Jerrydine Pellegrin and her husband, Eugene, and Rosalind Martin and her husband, Tommy; brother, Elmore Chauvin; sisters, Rose Dupre and Marylee Cheramie; grandchildren, Mark Lirette and his wife, Stacie, Angela Lirette, Eileen Lirette Porche, Brent Lirette and his wife, Lori, Tammy Pellegrin Scott and her husband, Kevin, Cory Pellegrin and his wife, Allyson, James, Gene, and Melissa Pellegrin, Bridget Sachaust and her husband, Bobby, Laura Stokes and her husband, Billy, Daniel Martin, Denise Fournier and her husband, Dean, Tina Samaha and her husband, Mitch, and Becky Cangelosi; 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by, her husband, Wilton Lirette Sr., parents, Wilson and Florence Authement Chauvin; daughter, Rosalie Lirette; grandchildren, Nicole Ann Lirette and Neal Pellegrin; brothers, Milford, Melvin and Rene Chauvin; and sisters, Simone Burgess and Wilimae and Mary Chauvin

• Catholic and a member of the Ladies Alter Society

• Samart Funeral Home

Abel Joseph Usey Sr.

• age 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 a.m. Feb. 5, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Marquerite Clement Usey; sons, Jude Usey and his wife, Stacy, and Abel Usey Jr. and his wife, Rachel; daughters, Carla Swart and her husband, Shane, Tedi and Ali Usey, and Kyna Terrio; brothers, Arlen, Chester and Ivy Usey; sisters, Shirley Blanchard, Sherry Waguespack and Patsy Thibodaux; grandchildren, Bart Matis and Marley, Morgan and Mason Usey; great-grandchildren, Mallory and Evan Matis; and step-grandchildren, Heather Martinez, and Jay and Erin Swart

• preceded in death by his parents, Abel Nelson and Ausolite Thibodaux Usey; and brothers, Raynard Usey Sr. and Donald Usey

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 8, 2005

Corinne Olivier Bolton

• age 95, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:40 a.m. Feb. 4, in Thibodaux

• visitation Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Martinville Catholic Cemetery

• wife of the late F. Neal Bolton; daughter of the late George and Inez Padeaux Olivier; mother and mother-in-law of Frances B. and Bryan Dumez of Houma, Marilyn B. and Paul Vitrano of Destrehan, George W. “Bill” and Sylvia W. Bolton of Vacherie, Joanna L. Bolton of Vacherie, the late F. Neal Bolton; sister of the late Inez O. Schexnayder, Mary Alice Bourgeois, George, Alcee and Pierre Olivier; a grandchildn, Ann V. Dunn

• also survived by 22 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren

• charter member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court No. 1504 and past grand region of the Court; also held numerous state offices

• H. C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Marjorie Rita ‘Margie’ Himel

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 6, 2005

• survived by her sons, Andrew “Andy” Himel and wife, Lucy, and Donald Himel; daughter, Linda Chaplin; 14 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Celstine and Eugenie Borne Gonzales; a grandchild, Brooklyn Himel; and two brothers, Leon Gonzales and Junius Gonzales

• loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law

• Samart Funeral Home

Edna Marie Bertrand Martinez

• age 75, a native of Crowley and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 7, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by her husband, George Martinez; son, James L. Strother Jr.; daughter, Eulalie “Lou” A. Gaspard; brother, Velia Bertrand Jr.; sisters, Una Henry and Betty Langford; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her parents, Velia and Elzina Abshire Bertrand; brothers, Robert and James Bertrand

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Rizana’ Williams Sr.

• age 69, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Dardar Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Catherine Roth Williams; sons, Joseph and Henry Williams; daughters, Hope Larios and Joan Billiot; sister, Venecia Longboy; a niece, Dolores Dardar; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Leona Dardar Williams; and several brothers and sisters

• retired oyster fisherman

• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 9, 2005

Lelia Punch Allemand

• age 81, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died Feb. 8, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons, Russell, Michael, Wayne and Bret Allemand; daughters, Audrey Barrios, Dianne Welch and Deadra Naccio; brother, Ramond Punch; sisters, Rowena Dominique, Mable LeBlanc, Wildred Ougel and Audrey Chabert; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John Abel Allemand; parents, Sylvere Claude Punch and Arianne Parr Punch; brothers, Orice, Antoine, Alvin and Nolise Punch; sisters, Eleonore Richardelle, Eva Guidry and Leona Delaune

• member of the Ladies Altar Society

• Samart Funeral Home

Louis Omer ‘Dad’ Boudreaux

• age 73, a native of Edgard and resident of Hahnville, died at 7 p.m. Feb. 5, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Sylvia Gendron Boudreaux; daughters, June Billiot and Paula Pizzolato; brother, Joseph Boudreaux; and three grandchildren

• survived by his parents, Henry and Ada Webre Boudreaux

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Church and a member of the American Legion Post 131 of Luling; retired from Monsanto after 32 years of service

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Marie Acosta Blanchard Boudreaux

• age 82, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 p.m. Feb. 7, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons, David Sr. and Larry Blanchard Sr.; daughter, Ann Solar; sisters, Rosalie Savoie and Mattie Breaux; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Lionel Blanchard; second husband, Wilson Boudreaux; parents, Louis and Marie Martin Acosta LeBlanc; sons, Gearld and Lionel Blanchard Jr.; brother, Gilmore Acosta; sisters, Jenny Rodrigue and Betty Hebert; and grandchildren, David Blanchard Jr. and Kevin Blanchard

• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Wilson Henry ‘Buster’ Busey Sr.

• age 80, a native of Topeka, Kansas and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:23 a.m. Feb. 8, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at First Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his sons, Wilson Jr., William and Russell Busey; daughters, Dora Bergeron and Mary Chenier; brother, Earl Busey; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Betty Canady Busey; parents, William and Nellie King Busey; daughter, Fannie Busey; brothers, Justin and Jimmie Busey; and sister, Bertha Busey

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Madio A. ‘Mouchon’ Gisclair Jr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:03 a.m. Feb. 6, 2005

• religious service was held at Open Door Revival Center, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Louise Bergeron Gisclair; sons, Timmy, Reese and Aaron Gisclair; daughters, Maudrey Vizier, Fay Orgeron, Mona Orgeron, Mandy Gisclair, Velta Klause and Adriel Gisclair; brothers, Loydman and Sam Gisclair; sister, Melvina Cheeks; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Madio Sr. and Clothilde Bourg Gisclair; son, Norvin Gisclair; daughter, Daisy Gisclair; and brothers, James and Paul Gisclair

• enjoyed playing guitar and singing and was a retired welder

• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Marjorie Rita ‘Margie’ Himel

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 6, 2005

• no services were scheduled; her remains were cremated

• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew “Andy” and Lucy Himel and Donald Himel; daughter, Linda Chaplin; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Celstine and Eugenie Borne Gonzales; brothers, Leon and Junius Gonzales; and great-grandchild, Brooklyn Himel

• loving mother and mother-in-law

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jefferson Robert ‘Buster’ Lee

• age 95, a native of Hecker and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 4, 2005

• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his sister, Lucille Pitre of Westlake; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Alice Bratcher Lee; parents, Ernest Lee and Adeline Hebert Lee; son, Robert Leslie Lee; daughter, Linda Gail Lee Zeringue; brother, Raymond Edwin Lee; and sisters, Violet Culpepper, Bessie Mae Bahnsen, Gladys Bass, Enza Fleming, Elsie Gray and Hazel Myrick

• retired construction engineer with Texaco; member of First Baptist Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2005

Warren J. Punch

• age 76, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Cleone B. Punch; son, Michael Punch; daughters, Deborah Allemand and Phyllis Babin; brother, Leroy Punch; sisters, Stella Breaux and Mary Hosapple; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Anita Bergeron Punch; brothers, Cleveland, Odelie, Hecton and Clement “Cam” Punch; sisters, Edna Rogers, Velma Punch, Beulah Pitre and Verna Vedros; and one grandchild

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Jeffery ‘Jay’ Terrebonne

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Paragould, Ark., died at 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 2005

• visitation Friday and Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by his wife, Ruth Terrebonne; sons, Jeffery Jr. and Samuel Terrebonne; stepson, Kevin Woodson; daughters, Rosalie Alexander, Lola Griffin and Ida Mae Lovely; stepdaughter, Donna Davis; brothers, Tillman and Alphonse Terrebonne; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson and Eva Martin Terrebonne; sisters, Thelma Griffin and Nelma Cheramie

• retired after 20 years on the board of directors of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose as secretary-treasurer of the church; loved being with family and friends and studying the Bible; retired boat captain and a business owner of Jay’s Signs in Larose

• Samart Funeral Home

Frank J. ‘B-Day’ Theriot

• age 62, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Friday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lou Ann Boudreaux Theriot; sons, Scott, Philip and Edward Theriot; daughters, Lauren T. LeBlanc and Celeste T. Falcon; brother, Leonard Theriot; daughters-in-law, Aurelia Theriot and Virgin Theriot; son-in-law, Stephen J. LeBlanc; and 11 grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. and Ada Alleman Theriot; sisters, Lois Martin and Claire Lambert; grandchildren, Abbey and Ashley Theriot

• U. S. Air Force veteran, former chief of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and former employee of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office

• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 11, 2005

Elyvin ‘Alvin’ Bonvillian

• age 73, a resident of Westwego, died Feb. 3, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Feb. 7 at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Thelma “Noonie” Bonvillian; first wife, Dessie Templete; children, Verna Rachal, Elyvin Bonvillian Jr., Leonce Bonvillian and Juanita B. Rome; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildre

• preceded in death by his mother, Sedonia “Ruby” Bonvillian; father, Clarence Bonvillian; and grandson, Joseph Rachal

• Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero

Herbert ‘Cutch’ Green Jr.

• age 51, a native of Klotzville and resident of Donaldsonville, died Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by seven sisters, five brothers; and other relatives

• preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Green; and parents, Herbert Green Sr. and Lillian Donsereaux

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Kendel Romone McBride

• infant, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 8, 2005

• graveside service held Monday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray

• survived by his mother, Katrinia Andrea McBride of Thibodaux; father, Raymond Grows of Edgard; brothers, Kendrick Bennett and twin Kentrell McBride, both of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce McBride of Thibodaux; and brother, Damion McBride of Thibodaux

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Hester Lee Golden Philip

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died Feb. 6, 2005

• visitation Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her daughter, Des Williams of Thibodaux; son, Elderic Philip of Vacherie; mother, Harriet Golden of Thibodaux; sister, Lula Golden of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John T. Philip; father, Luther Golden Sr.; brothers, Van Cheatham and Luther Golden Jr.; and granddaughter, Ariel Profit

• Baptist

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Warren J. Punch

• age 76, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Cleone B. Punch; son, Michael Punch; daughters, Deborah Allemand and Phyllis Babin; brother, Leroy Punch; sisters, Stella Breaux and Mary Hosapple; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Anita Bergeron Punch; brothers, Cleveland, Odelie, Hecton and Clement “Cam” Punch; sisters, Edna Rogers, Velma Punch, Beulah Pitre and Verna Vedros; and one grandchild

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Jeffery ‘Jay’ Terrebonne

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Paragould, Ark., died at 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 2005

• visitation today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by his wife, Ruth Terrebonne; sons, Jeffery Jr. and Samuel Terrebonne; stepson, Kevin Woodson; daughters, Rosalie Alexander, Lola Griffin and Ida Mae Lovely; stepdaughter, Donna Davis; brothers, Tillman and Alphonse Terrebonne; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson and Eva Martin Terrebonne; sisters, Thelma Griffin and Nelma Cheramie

• retired after 20 years on the board of directors of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose as secretary-treasurer of the church

• loved being with family and friends and studying the Bible; retired boat captain and a business owner of Jay’s Signs in Larose

• Samart Funeral Home

Emily Marie Trahan

• infant, of Gheens, died at 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 2005

• religious service was held today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery

• survived by her parents, David Wayne Trahan and Cherie Michelle Falgout; sister, Alexis Michelle Trahan; grandparents, Michelle Eschete and Darren Falgout, David and Pamela Trhaan and Reynoud and Geraldine Ledet; great-grandparents, Michael Eschete, Derrel and Margaret Falgout; great-great-grandparents, Mabel Griffin and Theresa Mayeaux; and aunts and uncles, Zeke Falgout, Mia Eschete and Theresa Trahan

• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Marie Eschete, Charles and Theresa Trahan; and great-great-grandparents, Israel and Olinda Deroche, Aline Marce, Oneil LeBouef, Clarence and Alida Falgout, Eddie and Lillian Chaisson, Ferdinand Griffin and Earl Este

• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 12, 2005

Lovelace Joseph Malbrough

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 11:54 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Frances Levron Malbrough; one son, Melvin and wife, Lou Williams Malbrough; one daughter-in-law, Marion LeBlanc Malbrough; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Gerald Schouest, Yvonne and Mark Portier, and Malvina and Walton "Jr." Guidry; three sisters, Cecile M. Dupre, Virginia M. Pitre and Nolia M. Pinell; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances LeBoeuf Malbrough; one son, John L. Malbrough; three brothers, Didier, Elgin and Eugene Malbrough; and one sister, Clonise M. Naquin

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Warren Henry ‘Skee’ Thiac

• age 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kenner, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie

• survived by his wife, Debra Champagne Thiac; one son, Justin Brandt Skee Thiac; one daughter, Jessica Elizabeth Thiac; his parents, Emil Brandt Thiac and M.J. Thiac; his grandmother, Laura Lee Thiac; two brothers, Robert Brandt Thiac and Michael Andre Thiac; two sisters, Rachel Thiac Ramsey and Robin "Toni" Thiac Foster; three brothers-in-law, Kenneth Charles Champagne Jr., Thomas Foster and Michael Ramsey; one sister-in-law, Karen Champagne Thiac; and numerous relatives

John Joseph Loupe

• age 47, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Monday at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands

• survived by his wife, Linda Ball Loupe of Houma; three daughters, Shannon Renee Loupe, Whitney Clair Loupe of Houma and Angela Loupe of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Michael Loupe and wife, Jill, of Houma and Richard Loupe of Thibodaux; one sister, Teresa L. Bowman and husband, Steven, of Albany; seven nieces and four nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Peter Loupe and Esther Mary Bartnikowski Loupe; one brother, Corey Loupe; and one sister, Catherine Loupe

• musician and a member of the Musician’s Union; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Lindsay Danielle Dousay

• age 16, a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at Kramer of Colfax Funeral Home; services Sunday at First Baptist Church in Dry Prong, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her parents, Larry and Sharon Dousay; one sister, Lauren M. Dousay of Thibodaux; two brothers, Lucas B. Dousay of Alexandria and Linden M. Dousay of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Thomas Dwain Creed and wife, Iris, of Dry Prong; and her great-grandparents, Shelton Creed of Dry Prong and Helen Rhodes of Thibodaux

 

FEBRUARY 13, 2005

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FEBRUARY 14, 2005

Mary Hebert Ford

• age 72, a native of Choctaw and resident of Chackbay, died Feb. 11, 2005

• 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 husband, Luke O. Ford Sr.; sons, Alcide Sr., Sunset, Luke Jr. and Harry Ford, all of Chackbay; daughters, Judy Sanchez and Linda Perez of Chackbay, Mary Ann Bergeron of Lockport and Barbara Sanchez of Kentucky; brothers, Octive Hebert and Augustine Hebert; sisters, Lucille Hebert, Lucy Percle and Alice Verdin; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide Hebert and Orphelia Rink Hebert; daughter, Diane Ford; and brothers, Joseph Hebert and Allen Hebert

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Patricia Susan Falgout

• age 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:01 p.m. Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons, Clifford James Falgout and Paris Jude Falgout of Houma; sisters, Lua Rita Falgout Price of Chauvin and Beverly Falgout Boudreaux of Houma

• preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Joseph Falgout Sr. and Lanrite Hebert Falgout; brothers, Clifford Joseph Falgout Jr. and Gerald Paul Falgout

• retired sales representative for BellSouth for 31 years; member of the South Terrebonne High School Gator Club and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Marie LeCompte Duplantis

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 12, 2005

• visitation today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery

• survived by her daughters, Myra D. Blanchard, Linda D. Smart and Faye D. Andras; brother, Ray LeCompte of Houma; sisters, Lou Jene Boudreaux, Bonnie Lapeyrouse and Emma Lee Porche of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lawrence Duplantis; parents, Claude and Carrie LeBoeuf LeCompte; brother, Bill LeCompte; sisters, Nell L. Domangue, Claudia L. Belinski and Joyce L. Marcel

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lindsay Danielle Dousay

• age 16, of Thibodaux, died Feb. 11, 2005

• religious service was held Sunday at First Baptist Church in Dry Prong, with burial at the Dry Prong Cemetery

• survived by her parents, Larry and Sharon Dousay, formerly of Hineston; sister, Lauren M. Dousay of Thibodaux; brothers, Lucas B. Dousay of Alexandria and Linden M. Dousay of Thibodaux; grandparents, Thomas Dwain and Iris Creed of Dry Prong; and great-grandparents, Shelton Creed of Dry Prong and Helen Rhodes of Thibodaux

• John Kramer and Son Funeral Home

Loadis Blackie Dartez

• age 82, a native of Kaplan and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:50 a.m. Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his daughters, Clara Voisin and Mary Lee Veronica Guidry; brother, Harry Dartez; sisters, Rita Lasoue, Jennie Melse and Joyce Joubert; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Dartez; parents, Elisa and Elizida Leleaux Dartez; and sister, Anna Mae Bonide

• parishioner of Sacred Heart

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles Maurice Blanco

• age 64, a native of Berwick and resident of Bayou Vista, died Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Berwick Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra Cloutier Blanco of Bayou Vista; daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Brian Vick of Warner Robins, Ga.; Charlene and Wade Lilly of Baton Rouge; brother, Adam Blanco Jr. of Berwick; and grandchildren, Katie Vick, Jacob Vick and Nathan Lilly

• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Blanco Sr. and Ardice Ogeron Blanco of Berwick

• served in Company B of the 256th Army National Guard; retired from the Morgan City Lab and X-Ray where he worked for 30 years; loved to play golf, fish, travel and play with his grandchildren; a 1963 LSU graduate

• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

Brenda Rae Boudreaux

• age 61, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, died Feb. 11, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville

• survived by her husband, Gerald Boudreaux of Labadieville; father, Calvin D. Bourgeois of Labadieville; sons, Gerald Jr. of Houma, Michael of Baton Rouge, Patrick of Labadieville and Jason Boudreaux of Houma; daughter, Leah Boudreaux of Dallas; brother, Calvin D. Bourgeois Jr. of Larose; and four step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her mother, Ella Mae Bourgeois

• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

 

FEBRUARY 15, 2005

Johnny J. Cheramie

• age 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:16 a.m. Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 53 years, Mirabell Chouest Cheramie; sons, John and Farrel Cheramie; daughters, Roxanne Cheramie, Jessica Kirkley and Stephanie Collins; brothers, Charlie and Albert Cheramie; sister, Ismay Theriot; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Collins Cheramie; parents, Roudolph and Augusta Gaspard Cheramie; brothers, Leonard, Alex and George Cheramie; sisters, Sedonia Boudreaux, Leonise Cheramie, Rosa Doucet, Leonore Mozley, Rosalie Boudreaux and Irene Raymond

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; U. S. Marines Staff Sergeant during the Korean War; member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus

• Samart Funeral Home

Vivian P. Loe

• age 78, a native of Myrtle Grove and resident of Galliano, died at 8:15 p.m. Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna

• survived by her son, Wayne Herrin; daughter, Debra Price; sister, Inez Swenson; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wilder; parents, Harris and Josephine Creppel Polkey; brother, Harris Alfred Polkey; and sister, Lorraine Ortner

• Samart Funeral Home

Rita Mary Matherne

• age 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:47 a.m. Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons, Don G. Matherne Sr. and Derace J. Matherne; daughters, Janice Matherne, Fay Granier, Peggy Frickey, rose Frickey, Maude D. Carlo, Catherine Breaux and Trudy Granier; brothers, Merlin, Arthur and John Schaubhut; sister, Lillian Dufrene; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Ardon T. Matherne; parents, Arthur and Rose Christen Schaubhut; brother, Etwyn Schaubhut; sister, Vivian Rogers; and a grandchild

• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church and a member of the church altar society

• Samart Funeral Home

Raymonde Michel Rathle

• passed away peacefully at 11:55 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Thibodaux, surrounded by her one love, best friend and husband of 46 years, Pierre, their four children, Joyce (Tampa), Yves (San Francisco), Jean (San Francisco), Frank and Angela (wife) Rathle. Her three sisters, Simone Kardouche (Montreal), Mary Roufail (Winston Salem, N.C.) and Maggy Costandy (New Bern, N.C.) were at her bedside. Her eight grandchildren, Pascal, Raphael, Zavier, Shane, Natalie, Rachel, Nicolas and Jacques, as well as her daughters-in-law; Suzanne and Charisse spoke with her that afternoon and kissed their Mami, receiving a promise of visits in their dreams

• born in Heliopolis, Egypt, in 1930, she was preceded in death by her parents, Amin and Helene Michel and her brother of Khalil Michel. Raymonde was educated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart and later studied Art and Art History. Forming young minds through scouting was an integral part of her life for many years prior to her marriage, and she led and influenced hundreds of young minds with her amazing strength, passion and deep faith. She followed her husband to Boston in 1958, and then moved to Paris, France, where children were born and reared. In 1969, she then returned with him to America, where they built a home and a life. Thibodaux was kind to her, and she reciprocated. A talented artist, Raymonde was an accomplished painter, renowned for her Snowden paintings and calligraphy. She was a problem solver and a patient and kind teacher. She was an active member of Bayouland Arts, Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, the Home Demonstration Club and a Laurel Valley volunteer and participated in many arts and craft shows. She loved to travel and for years led tours throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Gulf Coast with Fleur de Lys Tours, the company she founded with her husband 33 years ago. She created memories and collected stamps, art, books, silk scarves and always wore gloves. She was adventurous, generous, open, kind, gifted, strong-willed and made things happen. A devout Catholic, our mother had a special devotion to the Virgin Mary and attended Mass every morning at 6:30. She was our center, and we shall never forget our Amour and Maman. A Celebration of her Life will take place at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, from 8-10 a.m., followed by a Mass and then a Christian burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

Ernest ‘Pike’ Tyler Jr.

• age 69, a native of Gibson and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 10, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Louise Jamison Tyler of Napoleonville; children, Ernest III, Warren, Marcus Ane Emmette Tyler, Patricia Murphy, Bernadine Barnes, Bernadette Ross, Jacqueline Rainey and Sheila Williams; sisters, Leola Adams, Louise Hamilton, Celestine Batiste and Betty Jean Washington; mother-in-law, Elouise Johnson; aunt, Martha Joseph; great uncle, Herbert Singleton; and other relatives

• preceded in death by his first wife, Selietha B. Tyler; parents, Beatrice and Ernest Tyler Sr.; sister, Beatrice Johnson; brother, Henry Tyler; and father-in-law, Joseph Jamison Jr.

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

FEBRUARY 16, 2005

Carroll Samuel Acosta

• age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 4:40 a.m. Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his wife, Miriam Aupied Acosta; son and daughter-in-law, Carroll “Sammy” Jr. and Charlotte Knoblock Acosta; daughters and sons-in-law, Christine A. and Allen Tabor Jr.; Susan A. and Clifford Borne Jr. and Patti A. and Philip Knoblock; brothers, Lynn, Roland and Homer Acosta; sisters, Ruby A. Kraemer, Margie A. Himel and Joan Rose A. Daigle; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Sr. and Judith Bergeron Acosta; brothers, Claude Acosta and Clarence Acosta Jr.; sisters, Pamela Acosta, Marie Louise Acosta Bernard and Esther Acosta Trosclair; and great-grandchild, Maria Elizabeth Johnston

• retired welder from Thompson Machinery, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; loved music and spending time with his family

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Joseph Duval ‘J. D.’ Champagne Jr.

• age 80, a native of Theriot, former resident of Houma and resident of Lake Arthur, died at 12:07 p.m. Feb. 13, 2005

• visitation Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery

• survived by his son, Joseph Champagne III; daughters, Charlene C. Hay and Pamela C. Monceaux; stepdaughter, Sarah Kennedy of Moss Bluff and Betty Giles of Alexandria; sister, Ione Bonvillain of Houma; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Foster Champagne; parents, Joseph Duval Champagne and Albina Pellegrin Champagne; grandparents, Vital and Lelia Pellegrin, Theodore and Laura Champagne

• retired tool pusher with Superior Oil Co.; former eucharistic minister at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur. He was a former member of Krewe of Flames

Joseph Anthony Cherry

• age 100, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:20 a.m. Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his wife, Maria Giammancheri Cherry; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Marie C. and Louis Alvaro Jimenez, and Patricia Ann C. and Lynn Paul Lasseigne; grandchildren, Bivonia Maria Jimenez, Mariella Teresa Jimenez, daughters of Louis and Virginia Jimenez, Bradley Joseph Lasseigne and Dawson Paul Lasseigne, sons of Lynn and Patricia Lasseigne

• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Cherry (Francesco Cerasa) and Virginia Marone Cherry (Vincenza Marone Cerasa); brothers, Gasper and Sam Cherry; brother, Gregory “Roland” Cherry; and sisters, Mary Cherry Bonfiglio, Pauline Cherry Messina Spizale and Josephine Cherry

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Robert Joseph ‘Bobby’ Guidry Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:16 a.m. Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma

• survived by his wife, Linda Babin Guidry of Houma; mother, Cecelia Marie Bourg Guidry of Houma; son, Robert J. “Bobby” Guidry Jr. of Gonzales; daughters, Connie Guidry of Baton Rouge, Wendy Guidry Adams of Thibodaux; brothers, Duane Guidry of Aurora, Colo., and Paul Bourg of Houma; sister, Mary Ann Rodrigue of Houma; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his father, Louis J. Guidry Sr.; brothers, Hayes, Arlen, Louis Jr. and Curtis Guidry; sisters, Myrl James, Lottie Bowman and Betty Guidry

• sales supervisor with Sea Safety and Survival; outgoing, never met a stranger, enjoyed life to the fullest was quick-witted and always straight to the point, was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be forever missed; U. S. Navy veteran

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Raymonde Michel Rathle

• passed away peacefully at 11:55 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Thibodaux, surrounded by her one love, best friend and husband of 46 years, Pierre, their four children, Joyce (Tampa), Yves (San Francisco), Jean (San Francisco), Frank and Angela (wife) Rathle. Her three sisters, Simone Kardouche (Montreal), Mary Roufail (Winston Salem, N.C.) and Maggy Costandy (New Bern, N.C.) were at her bedside. Her eight grandchildren, Pascal, Raphael, Zavier, Shane, Natalie, Rachel, Nicolas and Jacques, as well as her daughters-in-law; Suzanne and Charisse spoke with her that afternoon and kissed their Mami, receiving a promise of visits in their dreams …

• born in Heliopolis, Egypt, in 1930, she was preceded in death by her parents, Amin and Helene Michel and her brother of Khalil Michel. Raymonde was educated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart and later studied Art and Art History. Forming young minds through scouting was an integral part of her life for many years prior to her marriage, and she led and influenced hundreds of young minds with her amazing strength, passion and deep faith. She followed her husband to Boston in 1958, and then moved to Paris, France, where children were born and reared. In 1969, she then returned with him to America, where they built a home and a life. Thibodaux was kind to her, and she reciprocated. A talented artist, Raymonde was an accomplished painter, renowned for her Snowden paintings and calligraphy. She was a problem solver and a patient and kind teacher. She was an active member of Bayouland Arts, Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, the Home Demonstration Club and a Laurel Valley volunteer and participated in many arts and craft shows. She loved to travel and for years led tours throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Gulf Coast with Fleur de Lys Tours, the company she founded with her husband 33 years ago. She created memories and collected stamps, art, books, silk scarves and always wore gloves. She was adventurous, generous, open, kind, gifted, strong-willed and made things happen. A devout Catholic, our mother had a special devotion to the Virgin Mary and attended Mass every morning at 6:30. She was our center, and we shall never forget our Amour and Maman

• Celebration of her Life will take place at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, from 8-10 a.m. Thursday, followed by a Mass and then a Christian burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

 

FEBRUARY 17, 2005

Anna Mae Hebert Bergeron

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; memorial service held Friday at the church; her remains were cremated

• survived by her daughter, Janet Smith; brother, Leonard Hebert; sister, Cleon Maronge; granddaughters and their spouses, Cydney and Mark White, Stevette and Dwight Anderson; great-grandchildren, Christian and Connor Anderson

• preceded in death by her husband, Earl “Bad Eye” Bergeron; parents, Frank and Mae Leonard Hebert; son-in-law, Stephen Smith; great-grandchild, Darrell Anderson; and sisters, Francis Badeaux, Bernice Guion and Vernon Linder

• Catholic and a homemaker

• Samart Funeral Home

Earlis J. ‘Crip’ Breaux

• age 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 1:05 a.m. Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by his son, Michael J. Breaux; daughter, Pamela Breaux Boudreaux; brothers, Norman and Elmo Breaux; sister, Denise Zeringue; grandchildren, Joey Breaux, James Breaux, Lonnie Boudreaux and Melissa Thomas; great-grandchildren, Coby Breaux, Alexia Breaux, Jacob Boudreaux and Derrek Thomas; and step-great-grandchildren, Seth and Sean

• preceded in death by his wife, Julia Robichaux Breaux; parents, Andrew and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; brothers, Verdie, Wilson and Lester Breaux; sister, Anna Mae Breaux

• self-employed businessman and developer; served 16 years as a Lafourche Parish School Board member, was the original developer of Community Bank, Sugarland Subdivision and Sugarland Country Club; member of Raceland Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World; began the first community garbage service in Lafourche; developed a thriving air conditioning business in the tri-parish area

• Falgout Funeral Home

Elise Thibodaux LeBlanc

• age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chacahoula, died Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery in Chacahoula

• survived by her daughters, Julie LeBlanc and Mabel Boudreaux; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar G. LeBlanc; parents, Josephine Ordoyne Thibodaux and Hypolite Thibodaux; daughter, Connie LeBlanc Chiasson; brothers, Nelson, Menton, Paul and Ellis Thibodaux; sisters, Zeolide Champagne, Ausolite Usey, Lovenia Barrilleaux and Lydie “T” Orgeron

• retired employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board

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Sylvian ‘Joe’ Percle

• age 85, a native of Donner and resident of Chackbay, died Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lily Mae Clement Percle; sons, Perry and Ray Percle; daughter, Catherine Percle Landry; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Kleibert and Eulalie Benoit Percle; brothers, Albert, Clancy, Eddie Sylvester and Junius Percle; and sisters, Amay Thibodaux and Viola Clement

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Floyd Peter Robertson

• age 75, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 16, 2005

• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Louise Blanchard Robertson; daughters, Christy Lynn Robertson, Angela Faye Bermudez and Carrie Lee Cerny; brothers, Julius and George Robertson; sisters, Audrey Legendre and Murriel DeGruise; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, George and Leah Boudreaux Roberson; and an infant brother

• Falgout Funeral Home

Winston ‘Winnie’ Delano Tucker Jr.

• age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands, died Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands

• survived by his fiancee, Tina Parker; mother, Rosa Naquin; stepfather, Nollie Naquin; sons, Winston III, Trey, Trever and Trent Tucker; sisters, Carol Folse, Karen Deville, Tessa Hymel and Patricia Dominique; nieces, Angele, Chantele, Jade and Sadie; nephews, Jason, David, Joel and Coby

• preceded in death by his father, Winston Tucker Sr.

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 18, 2005

Katie Moore Bell

• age 92, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 15, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Luke AME Church in Donaldsonville; religious services held Saturday at the church, with burial at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville

• survived by her daughter, Shirley Williams; son, Clarence Bell Sr.; stepson, Edward Bell; stepdaughter, Deborah Johnson; 31 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Moore; husband, Paul Bell Sr.; son, Paul Bell Jr.; daughters, Augustine Donaldson and Marvastine Joseph; grandson, Paul Bell III; two sisters; and two brothers

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Richard Anthony Bourgeois

• age 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his sons, David, John and Richard C. “Dickie” Bourgeois; daughter, Lisa B. Alario; stepsons, Curtis Callais, Howard Callais Jr. and Harry Tivet; stepdaughter, Christine Theriot; sister, Euna Mae B. Arcement; eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Viola Autin; parents, Raymond and Matilde Dufrene Bourgeois; daughter, Marie B. Foret; brothers, Clifton and Raymond “R.J.” Bourgeois Jr.; and sister, Louise B. Hebert

• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Earlis J. ‘Crip’ Breaux

• age 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 1:05 a.m. Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by his son, Michael J. Breaux; daughter, Pamela Breaux Boudreaux; brothers, Norman and Elmo Breaux; sister, Denise Zeringue; grandchildren, Joey Breaux, James Breaux, Lonnie Boudreaux and Melissa Thomas; great-grandchildren, Colby Breaux, Alexa Breaux, Jacob Boudreaux and Derrek Thomas; and step-great-grandchildren, Seth and Sean

• preceded in death by his wife, Julia Robichaux Breaux; parents, Andrew and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; brothers, Verdie, Wilson and Lester Breaux; sister, Anna Mae Breaux

• self-employed businessman and developer; served 16 years as a Lafourche Parish School Board member, was one of the original developers of Community Bank, Sugarland Subdivision and Sugarland Country Club; member of Raceland Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World; began the first community garbage service in Lafourche; developed a thriving air conditioning business in the tri-parish area

• Falgout Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 19, 2005

Ambrose Sambo Dufrene

• age 94, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by four brothers, Earl Sr., Gaston, Paul and Gilbert Dufrene; one sister, Virgie Hebert; and many nieces, nephews and great and great-great-nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Orstille and Justilia Dufrene; four brothers, Walter, Fernand, George and Lucien Dufrene; and two sisters, Isabelle Price and Margaret Dufrene

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Marie Jean Farbe

• age 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Frank Farbe Sr.; two sons, Frank Farbe Jr. and wife, Julia, and Floyd Griffin; three daughters, Sandy Hotard and husband, Anthony, Sharos Dardar and husband, Isadore, and Lava Farbe; eight brothers, Wilson, Edward, Adam, Lawrence Jr., Octave, Michael, Wildless and Irvin Verdin; one sister, Elozia Gisclair; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Felicia Verdin; two brothers, Alphonse and Paul Verdin; and two grandchildren, Dakota Bergeron and Joey Anthony Farbe

Lee Quebodeaux

• age 78, a native of Grand Cheniere and resident of Grand Isle, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Hazel Quebodeaux; one daughter, Roxanne LeBlanc; one sister, Rose Darbonne; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Burdsey Quebodeaux and Laura Broussard Quebodeaux; one son, Cory Quebodeaux; one brother, Wilton Quebodeaux; and one sister, Nell Quebodeaux

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Carolyn Anne Landry Redmond

• age 66, a resident of Lafayette, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary recited Sunday at the funeral home; funeral service Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum

• survived by her husband, Carl Redmond of Lafayette; two daughters, Nancy Messa and husband, Walt, of Lafayette, and Carol Frame and husband, Dean, of Flowermound, Texas; one son, Raney Redmond and wife, Kayla, of Lafayette; her mother, Clara Belle Blanchard Landry; three sisters, Judy Klingman of Houma, Marlene Bonin of Brusly and Susan Pinell of Houma; and eight grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Landry

 

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FEBRUARY 21, 2005

Eleola ‘Pollout’ Gautreaux Bergeron

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; graveside service held

• survived by her son, Hartley Bergeron Sr.; brothers, Walton and Elton Gautreaux; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Celestin A. Bergeron; parents, Lawrence P. and Roselia Trahan Gautreaux; son, Michael Bergeron; daughter, Aranda Samanie; brothers, Houston, Easton and Neaston Gautreaux

• Samart Funeral Home

John Anthony ‘Jack’ Ferriera

• age 56, a native of San Jose’, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 a.m. Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at the Friendswood Church of God in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church; his remains were cremated

• survived by his wife, Teresa Simmons Ferriera; father, John Ferriera; stepmother, Anita Ferriera; son, Jack Ferriera; daughters, Tina Ferriera and Tresa Gordon; brother, Richard Ferriera; sisters, Mary Albritton and Delores Domingo; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his mother, Jesse Adkins Ferriera; and son, Anthony Wayne Ferriera

• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Daniel A. Martinez Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:14 p.m. Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lolita Waguespack Martinez; son, Daniel Martinez Jr.; daughters, Laura St. Pé, Cynthia St. Pierre and Debra Aucoin; brothers, Elmo, Raynal, Roy and Jerry Martinez; sister, Nanette Huber; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Loreanna Terrebonne Martinez; and brother, Gabriel Martinez

• fireman first class on a battleship in the U. S. Navy during World War II

• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Joseph ‘Charlie’ Morvant

• age 58, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation today at Thibodaux 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 his wife, Linda Ordoyne Morvant; mother, Glory Clause Morvant; son, Shaun Broomes; daughter, Shantell B. Ledet; brothers, Cameron “Buddy” Jr., Robert “Moe” and Jerald Morvant; sisters, Carol M. Aucoin and Debra M. Toney; and grandchildren, Travis Prejean III and Lauren Ledet

• preceded in death by his father, Cameron Morvant Sr.; and son, Shane Broomes

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Agnes Ruth Zalatel Nunn

• age 72, a native of Schulter, OkIa., and resident of Thibodaux for more than 30 years, was born June 15, 1932 and died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at First Assembly of God in Thibodaux; funeral service Wednesday with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery

• loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend; faithful and active member of the First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux

• survived by her husband Col. (Ret.) Thomas C. Nunn Sr.; son, Col. Thomas (Ret.) C. Nunn Jr. and wife Gea of Landgraaf, The Netherlands; daughters, Pamela Oncale and husband Davis of Thibodaux, Becky Watkins and husband Johnny of Okmulgee, Okla., Marilyn Pfefferkorn and husband John of Beloit, Kansas, and Linda Gros and husband Herman Jr. of Thibodaux; brothers, Kenneth and Samuel Zaletel; sisters, Nadine Hamilton, Goldina Smith, Dolly Fraley, Faye Zaletel, Elaine Fortier and Vivian Exum; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Toney and Nadine Zaletel; and granddaughter, Shantell Marie Gros

 

FEBRUARY 22, 2005

Craig Thomas Walker

• age 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial at Young Men’s Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing

• survived by his sons, Decraig Youngs and Diyron Green of Thibodaux; parents, Clifford and Gertie Walker Jr. and Shirley Hampton, all of Thibodaux, Lynn Rounds of New Orleans; six sisters; nine brothers; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ben and Stella Thomas; grandfather, Harry Thomas; and other relatives

• Baptist

• Kennedy Funeral Home

Vivian Brignac Torres

• age 88, a native of St. James and resident of Vacherie, died Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. James Catholic Mausoleum in St. James

• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Donald Delatte Jr., Sidney and Shirley Torres of Raceland, Michael and Mary Ann Torres of Thibodaux and Gerald and Mary Torres of Vacherie

• preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Leontine Montz Brignac; siblings, Eliska Pierce, Edith Engeran, Eula LeBlanc, Emma Oubre, Etta Brignac, Pearl Hagedorn and Ewell Torres; and granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Torres

• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Isabelle Marie Stein

• infant, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gonzales, died Feb. 13, 2005

• graveside service was held at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie

• survived by her parents, Gary Joseph Stein Jr. and Jalen Marie Tregre; grandparents, Lois and Alcide Tregre Jr. and Theresa and Gary Stein Sr, all of Vacherie

• Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales

Rosie Ross

• age 80, a resident of Forest Hill, died Feb. 19, 2005

• religious service was held today at Pisgah Baptist Church, Forest Hill with burial at Paul Cemetery in Forest Hill

• survived by her son, Donnie Ross of Thibodaux; daughters, Gail Taylor and her husband, Lee of Forest Hill, Janice Mabile and her husband, Lynn of Pierre Part, Patricia Aycock and her husband, Nealon of DeRidder, Jean Hebert and her husband, Kenneth of Lafayette, Lu Cormier and her husband, Lynn of Lafayette and Penny Haaland and her husband, Day of Lafayette; sisters, Helen Jenkins of Avinger, Texas and Shirley Stieler of Marble Falls, Texas; thirty-two grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John C. Ross and daughter, Annette Ross Bufkin

• prayer chairman for her Sunday school class at Pisgah Baptist Church; member of a Bowling league for 20 years and loved painting, music and song writing

• Rush Funeral Home

Floyd Miller Sr.

• age 63, a native of Youngsville and resident of Lockport, died Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Alphe Mouton; son, Gene Miller Jr.; daughters, Melissa Miller and Jenessa Rodrigue; foster brother, Wilton Mouton; and five grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Stevens Miller; foster brothers, Allen and Alfred Mouton; and sister, Hilda Duhon

• member of Six Locos Hunting Club

• Falgout Funeral Home

Jody J. Chauvin

• age 40, a native of Gheens and resident of Morgan City, died at 6 a.m. Feb. 18, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by his parents, Shelby and Marion Foret Chauvin; son, Tyler Chauvin; daughter, Madison Chauvin; and sisters, Shelly Orgeron, Brandi Chauvin and Lainie Chauvin

• Samart Funeral Home

Rose Marie Callais

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 a.m. Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by her daughter, Jean Lafont Cheramie; brother, Ivy Martin Callais Sr.; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Callais Sr. and Louise Marie Gisclair; four brothers; and four sisters

• Samart Funeral Home

Gernice ‘Ger’ Dufrene Bruce

• age 88, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 20, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by her sons, Ronald, Gary and Michael Bruce; brothers, Herman, Harris and Harvey Dufrene; sister, Peggy Charpentier; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Leon Felix Bruce; parents, Orest and Alcida Autin Dufrene; granddaughter, Cathy Bruce; brothers, Howell and Henry Dufrene

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Legion of Mary and Ladies Altar Society of the St. Joseph Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Albertine Clement Benoit

• age 82, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons, Benedict Benoit of Houma, Joey Benoit of Petal, Miss., Essie “E.J.” Benoit Jr. of Chauvin; daughters, Betty Prosperie and Judy McClure of Houma; brother, Roland Clement of Montegut; sisters, Annie Trahan of Chauvin and Shirley Savoie of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Essie Benoit Sr.; parents, Adrian and Mathilda Scott Clement; son, Alvin Benoit; daughter, Heddy Benoit; brothers, Raymond Clement and Albert Clement; sisters, Evenolia Domangue; and great-grandchild, Natasha Guidry

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin and resident of The Oaks of Houma

 

FEBRUARY 23, 2005

Oliver Brown

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Alma Hall of Thibodaux; and cousin, Debra Verrett of Raceland

• preceded in death by his father, Eddie Hall

• Baptist; hobbies were watching football and basketball

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Rose Marie Callais

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 a.m. Feb. 21, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by her daughter, Jean Lafont Cheramie; brother, Ivy Martin Callais Sr.; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Callais Sr. and Louise Marie Gisclair; four brothers; four sisters; and grandchildren, Keith and Ronnie Cheramie

• Samart Funeral Home

Audrey M. Charles

• age 72, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Feb. 17, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux; funeral held Thursday, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sisters, Evelyn C. Marshall and Gloria C. Williams; sister-in-law, Leotha V. Charles; niece, Edwina C. McCray; nephews, Edwin Charles III, James E. Marshall Jr. and Norris Lee Charles

• preceded in death by her parents, Edwin “Foots” and Elnora “Minnie” Charles; brother, Edwin Charles Jr.; and nephew, Arvel C. Marshall

• retired schoolteacher who dedicated 40 years of service to the Assumption Parish School Board at the Labadieville Primary School, formerly New Belmont Elementary School

Joyce M. Faucheaux

• age 65, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 21, 2005

• religious service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by her brother, Louis E. Faucheaux Jr.; and sister, Doris F. Clement

• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Ernest Faucheaux Sr. and Isabelle Babin Faucheaux

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gilbert A. Guidry

• age 83, a native of Harvey and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2005

• masonic services held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; visitation today and Thursday at the funeral home; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with military rites to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by his wife, Ouida Lasseigne Guidry; son, Anthony and daughter-in-law, Deidra and their children, Al and Tony Guidry; daughter, Kay and son-in-law Hank Kiff; granddaughter, Jami Rose Guidry; great-grandchild, Isabella Rose Cheramie; daughter-in-law, Rose N. Guidry; and her children, Matthrew and Krystal Naquin; brother, Logan Guidry; sister, Joyce Danos; and godchildren, Ruth F. Badeaux and Carolyn G. Bruce

• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond V. and Antoinette Federine Guidry; and son, James B. Guidry

• mason for more than 50 years; volunteer firefighter and the first fire chief of Bel Ami Fire Station in Cut Off; Woodman of the World member for more than 50 years; veteran of World War II and received several awards and medals including Sharp Shooter, Good Conduct, Victory Medal, Purple Heart and many others

Al Jerome James Sr.

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 19, 2005

• visitation Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery

• survived by his companion, Tabitha Tillman of Houma; father, Dalton “Tracy” James of Thibodaux; sons, Al Jerome James Jr. and Alvin James, both of Houma, Al Craig, Travis Craig, both of New Orleans; stepson, Deronte Tillman of Houma; daughters, Aljenna James, Cierra Craig, both of Houma, Angela Craig and Daniell Craig, both of New Orleans; stepdaughters, Alexias Tillman, Tanesha Tillman and Tamesha Tillman, all of Houma; brothers, Kenneth James of Raceland, Keith, Elroy, Donald, Andrew, Dalton, Randy and Harry James, all of Thibodaux and Derrick James of Houma; sisters, Vera Thompson of Labadieville, Calamity James, Joyce Gage, Alberta James, Cynthia James, Audrey Mae James and Valery James, all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Brooks James; brother, Jessie James; and sister, Barbara James

• Baptist

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Charlene Opal Cross Lewis

• age 84, a native of Welsh and resident of Morgan City, died Feb. 21, 2005, at her residence in Morgan City

• visitation Thursday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral held Thursday at Twin City Funeral Home, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery

• survived by her husband of 63 years, John W. “Jack” Lewis of Morgan City; daughters, Mary Andrus of Des Allemands, Cheryl Braud of Franklin and Jackie Weems of Lafayette; son, John C. Lewis of Morgan City; sisters, Mary Jim Cloutier and Duane Mayon, both of Morgan City; brothers, Charles “C. F.” Cross and Harry “Buddy” Cross, both of Morgan City; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Hazel Graham Cross; member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church

• Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City

 

FEBRUARY 24, 2005

Gilmas J. ‘Butch’ Cheramie Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Galliano, died Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Augusta Adams Cheramie; brothers, Curtis, Danny and Dale Cheramie; and sisters, Gail Lafont and Debbie Dufrene

• survived by his father, Gilmas Cheramie Sr.; grandparents, Willie Cheramie, Evelia Cantrelle, Lezie Adams and Alice Guidry Adams; and brother, Ronald James Cheramie

• Samart Funeral Home

Kaleigh Marie Lefevre

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:10 a.m. Feb. 23, 2005

• graveside service Friday at Holy Savior Cemetery

• survived by her parents, Levi Lefevre and Tiasha Terrebonne; godparents, Cheri Lefevre, Kristen Terrebonne, Ross Swaney and Jason Daniels; brother, Bryce Curole; grandparents, Lynn Lefevre, Odile Ledet, Wayne Terrebonne and Kim Daniels; great-grandparents, Clarence Jr. and Dorris Ledet and Patricia Chaisson

• preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Aubrey Savoie

• member of First Baptist Church

• Samart Funeral Home

Roy Achille Mongrue

• age 86, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:05 p.m. Feb. 22, 2005

• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Cecile Brou Mongrou; sons, Roy Jr. and James Gerard Mongrue; daughters, Marie-Helen M. “Mitzi” Penick, Emma M. Green and Marguerite M. Emerson; brother, Carl A. Mongrue; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Achille L. and Emma Kinler Mongrue; brother, Lethien “Lee” Mongrue; sisters, Maud M. Hymel, Milda M. Keller and Tessie M. Lejeune

• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a former board member of St. Charles Hospital, a former justice of the peace, a former grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 2409, a member of the American Legion and former vice president of the Bank of St. Charles, where he was employed for 35 years

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Kenneth G. ‘Jerry’ Myers Sr.

• age 68, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Luling, died at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 22, 2005 of myleofibrosis

• visitation Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

• survived by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn Scheeler Myers; mother, Melva B. Myers; brother, Robert P. Myers; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth “Jerry” Jr. and Dianne Myers, John and Jacquelynne Myers and James and Tammie Myers; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda M. and Harry Dugas, Brenda Myers Brown and Sheila M. and Mark Maheu; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Myers

• graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and a retired chief chemist, past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 2409, the state Squires –chairman, state program director, state membership director, aide to state deputy and a Louisiana Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Msgr. Paul J. Richard Assembly

• Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Betty Foret Petit

• age 75, a native of Luling and resident of Hahnville, died at 3 a.m. Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

• survived by a son, Kevin M. Petit; daughter, Stacie Petit Falgout; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Leander J. Petit; parents, Merrill J. Foret and Noutsy Bourgeois Foret; and sisters, Dorothy Mae Foret Danos and Barbara Foret

• parishioner of Holy Rosary

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Isabelle M. Leger Reynolds

• age 88, a native of Church Point and resident of Lockport, died at 6:39 p.m. Feb. 22, 2005

• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home

• survived by her son, Ivo “Buddy” V. Reynolds; daughter, Barbara Hardy; brother, Howard Leger of Eunice; sister, Jane L. Bourgeois of Raceland; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• prececed in death by her parents, Luma and Orelia Bergeron Leger; son, Duane E. Reynolds; and sister, Ethel LeBleu

• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 25, 2005

Vivian Vessier Bacino

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23

• visitation today at Thibodaux Funderal Home in Thibodaux; graveside service held Saturday at Garden of Memories in Metairie, burial followed

• survived by her sons, Rodney E. Beyer and Charles E. Beyer III; daughter Brenda E. Thomas; brother Billy; sister Virginia; and seven grandchildren and eighth great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Clive and Linda Vessier; brothers Clive, Bobby and Buddy; and sisters Linda and Marie

• Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Henry J. Benjamin

• age 91, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Feb. 21, 2005

• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his daughter, Joyce Benjamin of Belle Rose; sons Henry Jr. of Orangeburg, S.C., Samuel Benjamin of Belle Rose, and Ronnie Benjamin of Charleston, S.C.; and 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Benjamin; parents, Melvina and Henry Benjamin Sr.; daughter Jessie Benjamin; sister Willie Mae Booker; and brothers Wesley, Edward and Ben Benjamin

• senior deacon at First Israel Baptist Church

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Pierre Chester Blanchard Jr.

• age 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 20, 2005

• his remains were cremated

• survived by his son, Joshua Blanchard; brothers Raymond, Ronnie and Dury Blanchard; and sisters Leona Blanchard and Manda Gauthreaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Chester Sr. and Louise Guy Blanchard; brother Cyrus Blanchard; and sister Mildred Dupre

• loved fishing and was employed by former Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Rozands for more than 20 years

Oliver Brown

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Alma Hall of Thibodaux; uncle Winston Brown of Los Angeles; cousin Debra Verrett of Raceland; and numerous relatives and friends

• preceded in death by his father, Eddie Hall

• Baptist; hobbies included watching football and basketball games

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Eric Malik Mitchell

• stillborn infant, died Feb. 21, 2005, at Chabert Medical Center in Houma

• survived by his parents, Lakisha Mitchell and Eric Pondexter of Houma; two brothers, Zyshonne and Dezona Mitchell; sister, Jakira Walker; grandmothers Lisa Harris and Mary Pondexter; step-grandmother Geraldine Mitchell; grandfathers Junius Pondexter and Robert Mitchell; step-grandfather Alton Harris; and great-grandmother Jessie Mae Sylvester of Napoleonville

• preceded in death by maternal and paternal great-grandfathers and a great-grandmother

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Lavora Hill Taylor

• age 59, a native of Nome, Texas, and resident of Bourg, died Feb. 18, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Bourg Baptist Church in Bourg; religious service held Saturday at the church; her remains were cremated

• survived by her brothers, Raymond and Charley Wayne Hill; and sister Dorothea H. Blanchard

• preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur C. Hill and Amecia Sisk Belanger; son, Dave Allen Clausen; brothers Arnold and Edward Hill; sister Annette Hill; and a grandson

• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 26, 2005

Cynthia Gravois LaFontaine

• age 73, a native of Edgard and resident of Raceland, died at 3:24 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego

• survived by one son, Dennis Eugene LaFontaine of Raceland; three daughters, Cynthia Anne Baughman and husband, Johnny Ray Baughman Sr. of Collins, Miss., Denise Barlow and husband, Hilary "Cat" Barlow of Ville Platte and Linda LaFontaine of Raceland; two brothers, F.D. Gravois Jr. and John Mire Gravois; two sisters, Gloria Gravois Hicks and Maude Gravois Cheramie; nine grandchildren, Norman Thomas LaFontaine, Jamie Lynn Baughman Clemons, Johnny Ray Baughman Jr., Virginia Lee, Jeremy Lee, Logan Mikel Baughman, Elveria Marie Barlow, Anthony S. Gordes Jr. and Brittany Fawn Cordes; and three great-grandchildren, Anthony Davis Ordoyne, Linda Miriam and Preston Clemons

• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Thomas LaFontaine; her parents, Francois D. Gravois Sr. and Iola Landry Gravois; two brothers, James Walter Gravois S.J., and Jerome Julius Gravois; and one sister, Adele Lucie Gravois

• remembered fondly by many as "Memere", the main caregiver at Memere’s Care, a children’s daycare center that operated for several years in the Lockport/Mathews area; loved to crochet and work needlepoint, especially on plastic canvas; a Laurel Valley volunteer and was a Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary member

• Falgout Funeral Home

Lorita Trahan Lognoin

• age 81, a native of Church Point and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Peter Lognion; one brother, Linus Trahan; and one sister, Mary Bolotte

• preceded in death by her parents, Adonis Trahan and Elmire D. Trahan; and four brothers, Leslie, Milton, Nolton and Leroy Trahan

Ray Edward Wise

• age 55, a resident of Epps, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005

• visitation today at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi; funeral service Sunday in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, with burial in Sunflower Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Linda Tarver Wise of Epps; three children, Emily Wise Lacoste and husband, Jay, of Covington, Edward Clinton Wise and wife, Kelly, of Aurora, Colo., and Ernest Andrew "Ernie" Wise and wife, Teresa, of Hopewell, Va.; three stepchildren, Angie Runions Kitchens and husband, Kevin, of Shreveport, Anthony Runions and wife, Rhonda, and Leigh Anne Runions, all of Epps; five grandchildren, Stewart Edward Wise of Baskin, Maurina Leigh Scott Wise of Tacoma, Wash., Elizabeth Rayanne Wise and Colten Andrew Wise of Hopewell and Katie Rhiannon Lacoste of Covington; nine brothers and sisters, Steve and Karen Wise of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Ernest "Bubba" and Pat Wise of Naples, Fla., Cindy and Brad McSwain, Katie and Clift McCarstle, Micki and Ricky Smith, Doris Ann and Jack Benoist, all of Natchez, Miss., and Sue Meyers of Denver; numerous nieces, nephews, family and close friends along with his former wife, forever friend and the mother of his children, Vickie Stewart Wise of Cumming, Ga.

• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hicks Wise and Jackie Johnson Wise; and two siblings, Donnis Ray Fenley and Patsy Fenley Bryant

• tool pusher with Pride Drilling Company for more than 30 years

• Cox Funeral Home

James Hubert Womack Jr.

• age 49, a native of Mer Rouge and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005

• no services were scheduled

• survived by his wife, Tecia Womack; his stepmother, Bess Womack; one son, Kolby Womack; two daughters, Ashley and Sara Womack; two brothers, John and Randy Womack; two stepbrothers, Reagan and Stuart Knight; and one stepsister, Betty Sue Thompson

• preceded in death by his parents, James Hubert Womack Sr. and Sara McCormack Womack

• chief financial officer for Hospital Administrations

 

FEBRUARY 27, 2005

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FEBRUARY 28, 2005

Lynn Paul Acosta

• age 91, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died on Friday, February 25, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial Tuesday at the church, with burial in the St. John cemetery

• survived by brothers Roland and Homer Acosta, sisters Ruby A. Kraemer, Margie A. Himel and Joan Rose A. Daigle and numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Bouterie Acosta; parents, Clareuce Acosta Sr. and Judith Bergeron Acosta; three brothers, Carroll Acosta, Claude Acosta and Clarence Acosta; and three sisters, Pamela Acosta, Marie Louise Acosta Bernard and Esther Acosta Trosclair

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lynn Joseph Aysenne Jr.

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:50 a.m. Feb. 26, 2005

• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann’s Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Doris Cancienne Aysenne; daughters Jerry A. Cox and her husband Conrad P. Cox, and Jill M. Aysenne; sisters Myrtle A. Traigle, Bernice A. Boudreaux and Madora A. Legendre; grandchildren Jared M. Cox and his wife Margaret G. Cox, Jason P. Cox, Jamie L. Cox, Shane M. Mitchell and Benton P. Mitchell

• preceded in death by his parents, Lynn J. Aysenne Sr. and Missie Landry Aysenne

• former superintendent of Assumption Parish schools and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Retired Superintendents’ Association and the Retired Teachers’ Association

• Landry’s Funeral Home Inc.

Dale ‘Pat’ Babin

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Feb. 26, 2005

• visitation today and Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Ronald “Bosco” Babin; son, Art Babin Sr.; daughters, Cathleen Babin, Melissa Babin; brothers, Carl Gober Jr., Micheal and Albert Garribott and Joe and Louis Lambos; sisters, Regina Gagneaux, Nellie Tyler, Carline Gober and Yvonne Babin; and nine grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Albert Lambos; mother, Marie Garribott Gobert; stepfather, Carl Gober Sr.; brother, Gilbert Lambos; sisters, Marie Lambos, Ann O’Hara and Lacy Gober

• Samart Funeral Home

Theresa ‘T’ Bennett

• age 48, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Jena, died Feb. 22, 2005 at LaSalle General Hospital in Jena

• religious service took place today at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Modeste, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her mother, Mary Beauvois of White Castle; daughter, Keysha Bruley; sons, Bruce and Michael Bruley; sisters, Cynthia Diggs, Ramona Knockum, Mary Dorsey, Evelyn Dorsey and Janic Harris; brothers, Lawrence and Eddie Bennett; and five grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Duplush

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Rosemary Alsay Frederick

• age 87, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Feb 24, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her daughters, Angella Knockum, Ruth Bolden, Jo Ann Truehill, Jackie Fair, Doris Johnson, Minta Harris, Thelma Gamble; sons, Eugene Frederick, John Frederick and Glenzy Frederick; sister, Matilda Nelson; brothers, Horace Alsay and the Rev. Glenzy Alsay; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Frederick; son, Donald Frederick; parents, James and Frances Simon Alsay; four sisters; four brothers; and three grandchildren

• member of Israel Walker Order of Elks and a senior usher at Virginia Baptist Church

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Rita ‘Aunt Lou’ Jouclas Knight

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 26, 2005

• visitation today at Falgout Chapel in Houma and to funeral time at Tuesday at Annunziata Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park

• survived by three sons, Allen, Robert of Theriot and Lloyd Knight of Houma; daughter, Audrey Clement of Thibodaux; two sisters, Alice Joyce Savoy and Leona Leger; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband Andrew Joseph Knight; parents Robert and Azalea Theriot Jouclas; and two brothers Chester and Howard Jouclas

• parishioner of Annunziato Church and was a retired cook in the Terrebonne Parish school system

• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles James Matherne

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Feb. 25, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma

• survived by his wife, Sylvia Marcel Matherne; sons, Jamie Matherne and wife, Victoria, Byron Matherne and wife, Paula, and Garth Matherne and companion, Kelly; daughter-in-law, Karen Matherne; daughters, Sharon Matherne, Shawn McElroy and companion, Pookie, Siobhan Sellers and husband, William, Sone Kornegay and husband, Michael, Bronwyn Matherne, and Gwen Trahan and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Byron Matherne Jr., Christopher and Zackery Matherne, Cody Bridges, Chaz Goodpastor, Randy and Heather McElroy, Megan Matherne, William Sellers Jr., Jarrod and India Kornegay, and Sarah and Dustin Trahan; and three sisters, Carolyn Hebert, Joy “Chickie” Valure and Joan “Boo” Nolan

• preceded in death by his parents, Claude P. and Irene Boudreaux Matherne; brother, Ira “Pappy” Matherne; and sister, Deanne Pontiff

• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening and cooking

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Clodine Josephine Toups Templet Pitre

• age 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Chackbay, died Feb. 27, 2005

• 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 husband, Murville Pitre; sons, Jelco Templet and Carroll Templet; daughter, Dessie Templet; sister, Lareica Pitre; stepchildren, Maldain P. Roger, Preston Pitre, Timothy Pitre, Regina P. Kliebert, Karen P. Sanchez and Cecile P. Chaisson; grandchildren, Verna Rachal, Elyrin Bonvillian Jr., Leonce Bonvillian, Juanita B. Rome, Allan Templet, Rebecca Falgoust, Wesley, Micheal, Freddie, Rebecca, David, Joey, Carroll Jr. and Terry Templet; 19 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Sylvesta Templet; parents, Lovency and Camilla Gisclair Toups; stepchildren, Nona P. Hidalgo, Philip and Anthony Pitre; brothers, Cleo, Claude, Lolis and Claydaimier Toups; sisters, Flavia Bouvier, Leoda Gros, Selica Schouest, Flazia Duet; grandson, Jelco Joseph Templet Jr.; and great-grandson, Joseph Rachal

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wilson Mitchell ‘Pete’ Pitre

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2005

• visitation today at Thibodaux 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 his wife, Eola Tabor Pitre; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Linda Pitre of Lockport and Tommy Pitre of Thibodaux; brother and sister-in-law, Norman “Poney” and Corine Pitre of Raceland; grandchildren and their spouses, Tommy Jr. and Angie T. Pitre, Brandon and Tanya G. Pitre, Niki and Wally Naquin and Shaddy Pitre; great-grandchildren, Dustin Pitre, Brett and Beau Naquin and Jack and Eli Pitre

• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Amelia Aupied Pitre; grandson, Kevin Pitre; brother, Lawrence Pitre Jr.; and sisters, Florence Waguespack and Solange Orgeron

• member of the American Legion Post 11 and 40/8, a member of the Woodmen of the World, retired from Freeport McMoran and was a Lafourche Parish food stamp deputy for eight years

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mike Weaver VanAllen

• age 72, a native of Phillipsburg, Kan., and resident of Schriever, died at 3:58 a.m. Feb. 25, 2005

• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Annette “Anita” Madeline Roberts VanAllen; sons, Marcus VanAllen of Houma and Marvin VanAllen of Broussard; daughter, Sandra Bedwell of Harvey; sisters, Dorline Myers of California, Betty Hamm of Alice, Texas, and Reva Dickson of Middleton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Glenn W. and Ida Gillis VanAllen; brothers, Bob, Louis B., Leeland, Jake and Billy VanAllen; sister, Velda Meridith; and granddaughter, Pauline VanAllen

• worked for Rowan Drilling Co. for 25 years and was in the Korean Conflict; member of Beth Pentecostal Church in Patterson