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Obituaries March, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  06 May 2005

MARCH 1, 2005

Eva ‘Puney’ Pellegrin Duthu

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 2 a.m. March 1, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Claude "C. J." Duthu Sr. of Grand Caillou; son, Claude J. "Buddy" Duthu Jr. of Grand Caillou; daughter, Debra L. Parfait of Grand Caillou; sisters, Joyce "Bea" Dupre of Bourg, Geraldine "Dee-Den" Gill of Grand Caillou and Carolyn "Noonie" LeBlanc of Chauvin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justin and Leonise Carrere Pellegrin; son, Ray Joseph LeBlanc; brothers, Jessie, Percy, Anthony and Murphy Pellegrin; sisters, Beulah "Meon" Voisin, Esther "T-Lou" Price, Elvie "Beb" Griffin and Evella Pellegrin
• homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albert M. Hobbie

• age 87, a resident of Moro, Ark., died Feb. 25, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Plaisance Hobbie; parents, Robert Lee Hobbie and Dora Simon Hobbie; brothers, Robert Louis Hobbie and Joseph Warren Hobbie; and sister, Dorothy Eva Hobbie Koonce
• veteran of the U. S. Navy, a member of the Lockport Lions Club, VFW and the American Legion Post 83
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

MARCH 2, 2005

Pearly Marie Adams Danos

• age 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:50 p.m. Feb. 25, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Abel Danos; brothers, Forest, Harris and Horace Adams; sisters, Gladys Guidry, Theresa Pitre, Delores Pitre and Mary Ann Martin
• preceded in death by her parents, Felician and Veronique Bruce Adams; brother, Morris Adams
• Samart Funeral Home

Cody James Futrell

• age 20, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:37 p.m. Feb. 27, 2005
• visitation today and 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 his parents, Fred T. and Tara C. Futrell; brother, Joey Futrell; and grandmother, Ruby L. Causin
• preceded in death by his grandparnets, Fred H. and Marie Futrell and Howard A. Causin Sr.
• former corrections office at Assumption Parish Jail; employed with Auger Services Inc. as an operator
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Leon Paul ‘T-Paul’ Lirette

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 20, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his mother, Judy Ann Samanie Lirette; stepbrother, Lionel Joseph Lirette; stepsisters, Shirley and Rebecca Lirette; and grandmother, Joyce Samanie
• preceded in death by his father, Leon Lionel Lirette; and grandparents, Bruce Leon Samanie, Emile and Lorenza Guise Lirette
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 3, 2005

Darlyn Cheyenne Breaux

• infant, died March 2, 2005
• graveside service held Friday at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Dixie Triche and Jonathan Breaux; and grandparents Amy R. Neely and Eldon and Mary Breaux
• preceded in death by he grandfather Darren Triche
• Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. in Raceland

Elise Landry Cheramie

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, died March 2, 2005
• visitation held Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial held Saturday at St. Hilary, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by three sons, Paul, Roy and Leroy Cheramie; two brothers, Villier and Moise Landry; three sisters, Leona Bourgeois, Annie Matherne and Una Ledet; a stepsister, Doris Sanchez; and 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Cheramie Jr.; parents, Luicien Felician Landry and Ernestine Rousso Landry; stepmother, Marie Vicknair Landry; son Calvin Cheramie; daughter Joyce Melancon; two brothers, Ernest and Eugene Landry; three sisters, Noby Levron, Mildred Blanche Keller and Bernice Aucoin; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary
• Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. in Raceland

Denise Breaux Zeringue

• age 92, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died March 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Julian Jr. and Jean G. Zeringue, Bobby and Linda B. Zeringue; brothers, Norman and Elmo Breaux; grandchildren, Kenneth and David Zeringue and Connie Z. Morrell; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julian Zeringue Sr.; parents, Andrew and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; and brothers, Lester, Verdie, Wilson and Earlis "Crip" Breaux; and an infant sister; enjoyed playing cards and bingo and liked to travel
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MARCH 4, 2005

Linda Matherne Adams

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 4:15 p.m. March 2, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her stepson, Jimmie Adams Jr.; daughter, Latisha Buchanan; brothers, Clarence, Eunice and Cleveland Matherne; sister, Germaine Adams; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Adams Sr.; parents, Augustine and Olphia Griffin Matherne; brothers, Nolan, Landry, Leffry, Eugene and Webley Matherne; and sisters, Dudlin Matherne and Mathilda Loupe
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Florestine Gassen Bourg

• age 87, a native and resident of Luling, died at 5:10 a.m. March 3, 2005
• visitation Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by her son, Lionel Bourg Sr.; brothers, Sidney Sr. and John Gassen; sisters, Ida Lorio and Violet Vieth; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Baptist and Evelina Jordan Gassen; and sisters, Emma Boudreaux, Anna Rousselle, Evelina Falgout and Stella Wilson
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joseph Presley Girouard

• age 82, a native of Jefferson Island, a former resident of Thibodaux for 35 years and resident of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Jan. 28, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated on Jan. 31 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Stella Girouard of Lake Jackson; son, Mark Louis Girouard of Houston, Texas; brother, John Girouard of Lake Jackson; sister, Leola Landry of Freeport; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Clemence Girouard
• served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II; foreman for Freeport Chemical Co., a parishioner of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and a volunteer member of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department; also helped with the Boy Scouts of America

Jeffery Thomas Verdin

• age 55, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died March 2, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Jennifer Verdin; brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; and sisters, Rita Irma Billiot and Agnes Juanita Gonzales
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Maire Foret Verdin; and brothers, T-John, Lynwood Wilson and Wilbert Verdin
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; tugboat captain for more than 25 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 5, 2005

Sharon Emelda ‘Nunnie’ Boyd

• age 54, a native of Algiers and resident of Marrero, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service today at the church, with burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Timothy Boyd Jr. of Marrero; one daughter, Tallesha B. Sanders and husband, Simeon, of Marrero; one brother, Arthur George Jr. of Florida; two sisters, Haire Clark of Houston and Karen C. Hunter of Harvey; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Mae Brown and Wilbert Lawrence; and one sister, Debbie Ann Gasper
• member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church and NORD

Charles Anthony ‘Zeke’ Brazan

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Gaspard Brazan; and six sisters, Ann Peterson, Lydia Dufrene, Rose Becnel, Essie Brazan, Patricia "Pat" Bellanger and Cheryl Holmes
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jr. and Olinie Lassere Brazan

Lydia Ann Charles

• age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service today at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ella Mae Charles of Raceland; one daughter, Shawanna Lynn Charles of Raceland; four brothers, Larry and wife, Delores, Charles, Vernon and wife, Lisa, Charles, Donald Charles and Lorne Charles, all of Raceland; one foster brother, Perry and wife, Suzette, Earl of Raceland; and five sisters, Agnes Hampton, Jennifer and Michelle Charles of Raceland, Simmone and husband, Jerome, Jackson of Houma and Darnisha Charles of Angleton, Texas
• preceded in death by her father, Albert Charles; and her grandparents, Jordan and Agnes Franklin Baptist, Odeal and Edgar Coulon and William and Polly Charles
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a former member of the Debonair Social Club and Krewe of Ghana Carnival Club

Reginald Ryan DeJean Jr.

• a native and former resident of Opelousas and a resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas; funeral service today at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park
• survived by two sons, Michael Ryan DeJean and wife, Verity, of Lafayette, and Delaney Douglas DeJean of Lafayette; and one sister, Deborah Culbertson of Opelousas
• preceded in death by his parents, Reginald "Tecus" DeJean Sr. and Jeanette Savoie DeJean; and one sister, Cheryl Louis DeJean

Ira Noah ‘Pete’ Hebert

• age 82, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Z. Hebert; one son, Lawrence "Larry" Hebert; one daughter, Debbie Swart; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosalie Verrett and Noah Hebert

Rowena Bouvier Petit

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Sammy Petit; one brother, Dickie Bouvier; and one sister, Lillian Alario
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand J. "Babe" Petit Jr.; her parents, Davis and Camillia Pierce Bouvier; two brothers, Davis Bouvier Jr. and Raymond Bouvier; and two sisters, Nettie Norgard and Mildred LeBlanc
• teacher at District 7 School and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Rodney Lawrence ‘Possum’ Usea Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 6:44 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eugenia "Skeezie" Matherne Usea; two sons, Rodney "Rat" Usea Jr. and wife, Miranda Nicholas Usea, and Michael "Sourie" Usea and wife, Brandy Henninger Usea; two brothers, Ernest Ralph Usea and Robert Usea; two sisters, Emma Usea Benoit and Mabel Usea Cortez; and three grandchildren, Gina Usea, Nicholas Usea and Collin Usea
• preceded in death by his parents, Manson and Yvonne Cortez Usea
• an insulator at Avondale Shipyard and was a member of Bayou Bouef Fire Department; loved fishing and going to the camp; parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 6, 2005

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MARCH 7, 2005

Matilda B. Gaudet

• age 80, a native of Cow Island and resident of Lake Charles, died at 5:25 a.m. March 6, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, with burial at Consolata Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 61 years, Burtis Gaudet; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and James Lejune and Garadeen "Deenie" and Bob Nordan Jr., all of Lake Charles; son, Ronald Jordan Gaudet of Houston; grandchildren, Brian and Joel LeJune, Bob II and Chris Nordan, Amy and Ronnie Gaudet Jr.; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Madeline and Jace LeJune, Bob IV, Reagan and Hannah Nordan; and godchild, Debbie Theriot of Creole
• pallbearers include all the grandsons and Winn Theriot; honorary pallbearers are James LeJune and Bob Nordan Jr.
• Johnson Funeral Home

Maude Triche Guidroz

• age 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Mathews, died at 4:52 p.m. March 5, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lettie and Dean David, Teala and Oray Savoie Jr.; brother, Adam Triche; grandchildren, Scott Curole, Cassie and Wade Rogers, Hayley and Ryan Beduze, Kelsey Savoie, Christie and Scott Duet and Brad David; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Marcel and Carmen Duet
• preceded in death by her husband, Eldin T. Guidroz; parents, Henry and Effie Soudelier Triche; son, Chris Guidroz; sisters, Sadie Brunet and Eve Cressionie; and grandchild, Bradley Curole
• member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3665 and a member of the St. Hilary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Malvina ‘Me-On’ Francis Landry

• age 67, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. March 4, 2005
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Milton P. Landry; sons, Nolan, Robert, Danny and Russell Landry; daughters, Marion Parfait, Theresa Trosclair and Malvina Lacobon; brothers, Antonie "Tee," Nolan Sr. and Sidney Francis; sisters, Josephine F. Chapman, Eva F. Dion and Corine F. Paulk; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Corine Duthu Francis; three brothers, Joseph, Clifford and Delvin Francis; and one sister, Nora F. Billiot
• Falgout Funeral Home

Noble Gregoire Simoneaux

• age 81, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:59 p.m., March 4, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lyie Dupre Simoneaux of Montegut; sons, Wayne Simoneaux and Dale Anthony Simoneaux of Montegut; daughter, Susie Simoneaux Parrott of Montegut; sister, Leanna Simoneaux Sagona of Donaldsonville; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alex Simoneaux and Ada Landry Simoneaux; brothers, Heard Simoneaux and Gustave Simoneaux; and sister, Selma Simoneaux Dugas
• retired dredge captain with Louisiana Land and Exploration Co. and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; belonged to American Legion Post No. 272, VFW and Knights of Columbus Council No. 8932; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Didier ‘D. D.’ Toups

• age 101, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 p.m. March 4, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery
• survived by his son, Franklin D. Toups of Elizabeth, Colo; daughter, Emily Toups D’Arcangelo of Raceland; brothers, Carl Toups of Boutte and Donald Toups of Thibodaux; sisters, Evelyn Toups Comeaux of Opelousas and Lucille Toups Rhodes of Houma; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris F. Guidroz Toups; parents, Sylvester and Emilie Thibodaux Toups; brothers, Lynn and Brother Blaise Toups, S.C.; and sisters, Lean Toups Rau and Yvonne Toups Uzee
• major in the U. S. Army during World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 349, a charter member of the Raceland Lions Club, a member of the Raceland Fire Department, a member of the board of directors of Raceland Bank, Lafourche National Bank and Ariel Company, Inc., a former member of the Happy Mixers League of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 8, 2005

Sylvia Anderson

• age 43, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux died March 2, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Alice Anderson of Thibodaux; her devoted companion, Bruce Coleman of Thibodaux; brothers, Clarence Jr., Alfred, Ephon Sr., Isiah, Wesley and Wilfred Anderson of Thibodaux, and Leroy Anderson of Houma; sisters, Ophelia Marts, Olivia Holmes, Diana Winslow, Lois Robinson, Tracey Anderson and Debra Anderson of Thibodaux and Patricia Anderson of Donaldsonville
• preceded in death by her father, Clarence Anderson Sr.; and a brother, Lloyd Warner
• Baptist; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Isna Sopie Webre Becnel

• age 87, a native of Garyville and resident of Reserve, died at 9:50 p.m. March 5, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve; burial was in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Albert T. Becnel; daughter, Janet Becnel Bowman; son, Thomas L. Becnel; foster brother, Lee J. Hymel of Drexelhill, Pa.; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Fernand and Louise Granier Webre; and foster parents, Angelo and Effie Hymel
• member of the St. Peter Ladies Altar Society
• Mille-Guidry Funeral Home of LaPlace

Linus Joseph Blanchard

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. March 7, 2005, in a pedestrian accident
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Della Arcement Blanchard of Houma; son, Kenneth Blanchard of Houma; daughter, Judith Hicks of Houma; sister, Mabel Guidry of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay Blanchard and Albertine Champagne Blanchard; brothers, Raoul Blanchard and Ivan Blanchard; and sister, Allie Babin
• self-employed with Blanchard House Plan Service; U. S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Aleda Theresa LeCompte

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died March 6, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her brother, Willard A. LeCompte and his wife, Esther; a sister-in-law, Janice L. LeCompte; a brother-in-law, Wilton LeBoeuf; nine nieces; and five nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lillian Lapeyrouse LeCompte; nephews, Glen and Kenneth LeCompte; niece, Ann LeBoeuf; brothers, Druis and Walton LeCompte; brother-in-law, Willy Trahan; sisters, Hilda LeCompte Trahan and Theresa LeCompte LeBouef; and sister-in-law, Hazel LeBoeuf LeCompte
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Ray ‘T-Ray’ Picou

• age 50, a native of Raceland and resident of Ponchatoula, died March 6, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Marion Downey; mother, Esther Cantrelle Picou; son, Seth Ray Picou; daughters, Elisa and Ashley Picou; brother, Bryan Picou; and sisters, Sonya Watson, Anita Cambre and Juanita Gibbs
• preceded in death by his father, Relio "Ray" Picou
• Samart Funeral Home

Conrad R. Winkler Sr.

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died March 2, 2005
• no arrangements made; his remains were cremated
• survived by his son, Conrad R. Winkler Jr. of Bayou Blue; daughters, Emily LaBroussa of Chalmette, Cynthia Rester of Lacombe and Connie Rae Blackwell of Slidell; brothers, Charles Winkler of Violet and Thomas Winkler of Cut Off; sister, Peggy Dawson of Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews, including Lillian and Laini Winkler of Cut Off and Stephen Winkler of Prairieville
• preceded in death by his parents, Lilliam and Charles Winkler of St. Bernard
• offshore painter and sandblaster for more than 40 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 9, 2005

Ronald Paul ‘Bosco’ Babin

• age 69, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 3:30 a.m. March 8
• graveside service was held today at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue
• survived by his son, Art Paul Babin; daughters, Cathleen Marie Babin and Melissa Ann Babin; brother, Carl D. Gober Jr.; sister, Yvonne T. Babin; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dale Patricia "Pat" Babin; parents, Raoul and Ida T. Babin; son, Keith Paul Babin; daughters, Crystal and Faith Babin; sister, Helen Brien; and granddaughter, Gabrielle Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Junius LeBoeuf

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. March 8, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Dwayne LeBouef, Ernest Duplantis Jr., Johnny Duplantis of Houma and Tony Duplantis of Kraemer; daughters, Patty Dupre LeBouef and Trudy Marie Duplantis of Houma; brother, Davis LeBouef of Houma; sister, Mildred Chauvin of Chauvin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Josephine Triche LeBouef; parents, Elie and Bernice Dupre LeBoeuf; and brother, Nolan LeBouef
• retired truck driver with Acme Trucking Company; member of Evergreen Lions Club; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kathleen Marie Lee

• age 53, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7 p.m. March 7, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Steven Lee; father, Etienne Pitre; stepsons, Forrest, Damie and Nigel Lee; stepdaughters, Margie Bruce and Reba Lee; sisters, Elaine Alario and Julia Leday; and seven step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne Williams Pitre; stepson, Steven Lee; stepdaughter, Melissa LeBlanc; and sister, Carrie Lou Chatagnier
• Samart Funeral Home

Preston H. Parfait

• age 70, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 10:45 a.m. March 6, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at Prevost Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Parfait; sons, Preston Parfait Jr. and Clarence Guidry Jr.; daughters, Dorrell Guidry, Cathy Dardar, Mae Edwards, Elma Robichaux, Rita Ann Martin, Merita Solet and Leona Self; brother, Hilton Parfait; sister, Mary Scott; 31 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Rosalie Verdin Parfait; brother, Dennis Parfait Jr.; and grandson, Joshua Fanguy
• Samart Funeral Home

Cora Evelyn Santiny

• age 89, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 10:55 a.m. March 7, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Grand Isle Cemetery
• preceded in death by her parents, Ignace and Serezia Terrebonne Santiny; brother, Ignace Santiny Jr.; sisters, Laurencia Hebert, Lucienne "Esther" Santiny and Olivia Bradberry
• Samart Funeral Home

Ray Antoine Terrebonne

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6:18 p.m. March 7, 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 his wife, Carol Pitre Terrebonne; mother, Rosie Galliano Terrebonne; brother, Donald Terrebonne; sisters, Joyce Mayet and Lilly Guidry; two nieces; four nephews; and four great-nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Clifton Terrebonne; mother-in-law, Lucille Pitre; and father-in-law, Sidney Pitre
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; retired veteran of the U. S. Navy; guidance counselor with the Lafourche Parish School Board
• Falgout Funeral Home

David C. Wiley

• age 57, a native of Livingston, Texas and a resident of Lafayette, died at 8:08 a.m. March 7, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at David Funeral Home in Lafayette; religious service held Thursday at David Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 28 years, Cecelia Migues Wiley of Lafayette, father, Henry Wiley of Cut Off; daughters, Chantise Gros and husband Kevin of Larose and Jessica De Luca of Lafayette; sister, Cindy Scanlon and her husband Pat of Baton Rouge; Alex, Emily and Caroline Gros, and his mother in law, Jeanelle Migues of Biloxi, Miss.
• preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Reaves Wiley; and daughter, Jennifer Wiley
• retired from Conoco Oil after 30 years of service as a safety consultant; continued to work in that field since and was currently working for D.C. International in Lafayette; loved his occupation and had a strong work ethic; enjoyed football and was a Saints and LSU fan
• David Funeral Home of Lafayette, 316 Youngsville Hwy., Lafayette

 

MARCH 10, 2005

Armina Ledet Cheramie

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:23 a.m. March 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her son, Gerald J. Cheramie; sisters, Velma Badeaux, Elva Babcock and Dora Mae Terrebonne; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henri Cheramie; brothers, Early, Herman and Levy Ledet; sisters, Alzina Esponge, Mena Hickman, Almisa Cockrum and Anna Mae Fabiano
• member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the St. Joseph Choir
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Goldie Margureite Vedros LeBouef

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died March 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Eddie LeBouef of Gray, Michael LeBouef of Raceland, Tommy LeBouef of Houma, Billy LeBouef of New Orleans, Timmy LeBouef of Houma and Danny LeBouef of Gray; daughter, Patsy Himel of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Adams LeBouef Sr.; parents, Charles Vedros and Anastasia Labieh Vedros; sons, Ray and Bobby James LeBouef; brothers, Jimmy, Clarence, Charlie, Labiche, Patrick, Henry and Lloyd Vedros; sisters, Marie Boloette, June Rogers, Nobie Delise and Vivian Vedros
• homemaker, a Eucharistic minister and a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jasper Joseph Plaisance

• age 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:14 a.m. March 9, 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 cemetery
• survived by his wife, Merle Dupre Plaisance; daughters, Nadine P. Tokuyama and husband Greg Tokuyama Sr.; Annette Plaisance, Donna P. Galiano and husband Floyd Galiano Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Betty Plaisance; and grandchildren, Marshall Tokuyama and Andrew Galiano
• preceded in death by his parents, Eunis and Savie Cheramie Plaisance; and brother, Robert Plaisance
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and served in the U. S. Marine Corps
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 11, 2005

Harris Bourg

• age 75, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:45 a.m. March 7, 2005
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; donated his body to science
• survived by his wife, Theresa Tabor Bourg; sons and daughter-in-law, Shelton Sr. and Maxine Bourg Alton and Aline Bourg; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Louis Duet; brothers, Carroll and Munson Bourg; sister, Irene Bertrand; grandchildren, Courtney, Celeste and Shelton Bourg Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Ursin and Celestine Gauthreaux Bourg; brother, Russell Bourg; and sister, Thelma Benoit
• U. S. Air Force veteran

Edna Teresa Brown

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 5, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Peter Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sister, Rose Mary Lewis of Thibodaux; brother, Harry Lewis Sr. of LaPlace; nieces, Patricia Lewis of New Iberia, Lisa L. Nevarez of LaPlace, Arlene L. Tardieff, Nancy and Paul Lewis, all of Thibodaux; and nephews, Michelle Lewis of Thibodaux and Harry Lewis Jr. of Winnfield
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Brown; mother, Rosa Jefferson Lewis; father, Elijah Lewis Sr.; brothers, Elijah Jr., Joseph and Edward Lewis; and sisters, Ruby and Jeanetter Lewis
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Charles ‘Charley’ Daggs Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 4, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ledora Daggs of Napoleonville; sons, Harry Daggs of Las Vegas, Nev., Charles Daggs Jr., of Houma, Eric Daggs of Napoleonville, and Alvin Parker of Houston; daughters, Betty Henderson, Phyllis Walker, and Theresa Adams of Napoleonville, Janel Smith of Baton Rouge, Brenda Daggs and Debbie Daggs of Las Vegas; sisters, Ophelia Hubbard of Florida, Florida Nicholas of Alexander, Rose Mary Dixon, Dorothy Gustave, Viola Myles, and Wunita Simoneaux of Napoleonville; 30 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Daggs; parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Woods Daggs; brothers, Joseph Daggs Sr., and Andrew Daggs Sr., and sister, Mildred Daggs
• attended St. Paul Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking, and gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Francois Paul ‘Frank’ Falgoust

• age 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 8:15 a.m. March 10, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Daisy Labat Falgoust; sons, Gerald and Francis Falgoust; brother, J. B. Falgoust; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bienvenue and Laura Becnel Falgoust; brothers, Leonard Sr., Bruce, Lloyd, Fred and Robert Falgoust; sisters, Laura Rome and Amelia Rome
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph Anacy ‘Joe’ Kramer Jr.

• age 46, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Cut Off, died March 6, 2005
• visitation Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Joseph Kramer Sr.; son, Kennith Kramer; daughter, Roxanne Kramer; brothers, Ricky and Richard Kramer; and sisters, Susie Kramer Verdin; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Rita Bruce Kramer; grandparents, Lucien and Augustine Bruce, Etienne Jr. and Virginia Kramer
• Samart Funeral Home

Sidney Joseph ‘Snooks’ Pellegrin Jr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. March 10, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his devoted wife, Hilda Huber Pellegrin; stepson, Mickel Brien of Houma; stepdaughters, Rosie and husband Lynwood Guillot of Thibodaux, Barbara Gautreaux and friend Joseph Verret and Norma Solar and friend Bobby Cuttin of Houma; sisters, Catherine Molitor, Hilda Parker and Rosemary Baron; eight step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Sr. and Rose Marie Pellegrin; brother, Donovon Pellegrin; step-grandson, Dale Benoit; sisters, Sadie "Peggy" Duplantis, Mersedese Sevier, Della Filardo, Rowena Labat, Imelda Hodo, Elda Cox and Gloria Molitor
• parishioner and devoted usher of St. Gregory Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart medal; fourth degree Knight of Columbus of council 1317, a member of the American Legion, Lions Club and retired from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U. S. Post Office

Tonya Marie Matherne

• age 21, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 5:25 p.m. March 9, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Barry T. and Earline Dupre Matherne; son, Mason Paul Matherne; sisters, Kandi M. and Tiffany M. Matherne
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Cleveland ‘Cleve’ Verrett

• age 69, a native of Raceland and resident of Gretna, died at 12:10 p.m. March 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Thibodaux at Lafourche Crossing; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Young Men’s Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his wife, Sallie Magee Verrett of Gretna; son, Robert Paul Verrett of Atlanta, Ga; stepsons, Wilson Theodore of Norfolk Va., and Marcus Theodore of Lees Summit, Mo.; daughters, Sandra Folse and Rose Verrett of Thibodaux, and Avis Verrett of Raceland; stepdaughters, Tiffany Theodore of Terrytown and Cherrie Carruthers of Lees Summit, Mo.; brother, Royal Verrett of New Orleans; sisters, Fannie Lofton, and Helen Washington of Raceland; 16 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mary Johnson Verrett; brother, Joseph Verrett, and sister, Eleanor Verrett; hobbies included fishing and washing cars
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Tyrone Cornell ‘Box Head’ Williams

• age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 p.m. March 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Audrey Williams of Thibodaux; his father; sisters, Elwanda Johnson, Desandra Johnson, and Michelle Williams, all of Thibodaux. stepbrothers, Anthony Brooks, Greg Rounds, Spencer Rounds, and Horace Rounds all of Schriever; grandmother, Mildred Williams of Thibodaux, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Nathan Williams
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 11, 2005

James William Doucet

• age 76, a native of Iota and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday; rosary recited Sunday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley; funeral services held Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with interment in Woodlawn Mausoleum; Rev. Gary Shexnayder, pastor of the church, officiated
• survived by his wife, Stella Zaunbrecher Doucet of Houma; four sons, Larry Doucet, Karl Doucet, Leonard Doucet and wife, Bonnie, and John Doucet, all of Houma; one daughter, Gwen D. Carlos of Houma; two sisters, Betty Gil and husband, Harvey, of Eunice, and Judy Breaux and husband, Roy, of Port Neches, Texas; eight grandchildren, Christy Diggs and husband, Ricky, Brad, MiMi, Erik, Dustin and Jordan Doucet, Jayne and Spencer Engeron; and two great-grandchildren, Brittany and Brianna Diggs
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Attel Gay Doucet; and one brother, Robert Doucet
• graduate of McNeese State University, a retired marketing sales representative for Exxon and a U. S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict
• longtime coach for Terrebonne Parish Recreation, Past Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317 in Houma and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley

Irene Callais Griffin

• age 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jackie Creppell; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Eddie Griffin; her parents, Paul Callais and Ermina Hingle Callais; one brother, Paul Callais; and one sister, Dolores Richeaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Elaine Rita Bergeron Turcotte

• age 71, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in her sleep at home
• at her request, a mass today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church to honor her memory
• loving wife of Raymond Henry "Turcotte; the fun-loving sister of Ruth "Sweetie" Achee and Cleveland "Sonny" Bergeron Jr.; devoted mother of Jeffery Allan Rose, Steven Thomas Rose, Dawn Elaine Rose LaFont, Shanda Turcotte Sergent, Paul Donald Turcotte, Julie Lynn Turcotte Porterpan and Lucille Marie Turcotte Landry. She was "Maw Maw Turk" to 24 grandchildren; and "Great Maw Maw Turk" to four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Joseph Bergeron and Irene Callahan Bergeron; one son, Steven Thomas Rose; and one granddaughter, Jade Elaine Thomas
• homemaker and U. S. Air Force veteran, beloved by her husband, children, grandchildren and all who knew her; knitted hats for all of the children at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary and collected pennies for Operation Rice Bowl, a Catholic relief service
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 13, 2005

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MARCH 14, 2005

Mable Antoinette Billiot Boudreaux

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. March 12, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Nathan P. Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; sons, Eddie Boudreaux of Morgan City and Nathan Boudreaux Jr. of Houma; daughters, Darlene Chapman of Bourg, Cindy Gilmer of Houma; sisters, Mary Seal of River Ridge and Julia Bickett of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Billiot Sr. and Frances Verret; sons, Michael Boudreaux, Rickey Boudreaux, John Armond and Kirby Verret; grandson, Joshua Boudreaux; and sister, Anna Lee Harris
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louis Chabert

• age 75, died March 12, 2005
• wake service held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; memorial service held Tuesday at the church
• survived by his former wife, Louverda Charpentier Chabert; their sons and daughters-in-law, Louis "Buster" and Kathleen Chabert, Scotty and Judy Chabert, Tony and Julie Chabert; and their daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara "Bobbie" C. and Philip Chiasson, Kathy C. and Bobby Rousse and Dolly C. and Jimmy Williford; his wife, Rosalie Chabert; and their sons, Michael and Sammy Chabert; grandchildren, Chuckie Chiasson, Sonya C. Daigneault, Nicholas Chiasson, Peter Rousse, Wade Rousse, Laura R. Engemann, Davy Chabert, Matthew Chabert, Lauree Chabert, Tracy W. Hale, Jipper Williford, Sonny Williford, Joshua Williford, Scotty "Boy" Chabert, Renee Chabert, Wendy C. Reggio, Kristy C. Taylor, Lacy Chabert and T.J. Chabert; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Milton Pitre and Jerry Caime; and sister, Lucy Leaycraft
• preceded in death by his father, Norbert Chabert; mother, Argentina, Delice Chabert; brother, Sen. Leonard J. Chabert; and grandson, Benjamin Chabert
• boat owner, rancher and commercial fisherman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelson Jean Foret Sr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. March 13, 2005
• visitaton Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his son, Nelson Foret Jr.; daughter, Ivadell Chauvin; brother, Oliver Foret; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anise Bourgeois Foret; parents, Willie Sr. and Victoria Danos Foret; brothers, Ridley, Mack, Harris, Nolan and Willie Foret Jr.; sister, Marie F. Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• proprietor of Nelson’s Bar, where he hosted duck calling contests
• Falgout Funeral Home

Janelle Mary Robichaux

• age 55, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:23 p.m. March 12, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers, Raleigh P. Robichaux, Audrey Robichaux and Felton Robichaux; and sister, Willa May Ledet
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Robichaux and Lena F. Robichaux; brother, Junior Paul Robichaux; and sister, Delta Marie Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Laura Rodrigue

• age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:24 p.m. March 11, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Larry James Rodrigue; daughters, Betty R. Amedee, Peggy R. Duet and Deanna R. Oubre; brothers, Earless J. Orgeron and Ferdie Orgeron; sisters, Earline O. Pitre, Renella O. Ledet and Iola O. St. Pierre; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude N. Rodrigue; parents, Abel J. and Celina Griffin Orgeron; grandson, Lane J. Duet; great-grandson, Blake Ryan Oubre; brother, Lawrence Orgeron; and stepmother, Adeline Orgeron
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a Lay Carmalite, a Eucharistic minister and a member of the Senior Citizen Center 6th Ward; an avid quilter and a participant in the Senior Olympics
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 15, 2005

Willa Taylor Boudloche

• age 91, a native of San Antonio, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. March 14, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her sons, William Bill Boudloch and Sam Boudloche; daughter, Linda Domangue of Thibodaux; sisters, Mazie Taylor and Elinor Taylor Lassigne of Texas; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Joseph Boudloche; parents, William Taylor and Margaret Brown Taylor; son, Robert Boudloche; brother, Don Taylor; sister, Lillian Taylor
• retired bookkeeper with A. M. and J. C. Dupont; member of First Presbyterian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

David G. Bourgeois

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died March 14, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Monica Babin Bourgeois; mother and stepfather, Audrey Ordoyne Turner and Buddy Turner; brothers, John and Richard "Dickie" Bourgeois; sister, Lisa Alario; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Richard and Viola Bourgeois; and sister, Marie Foret
• crew captain for the Lockport Carnival Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Carolyn Ann Guidry

• age 54, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:50 p.m. March 14, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Robert "Bob" F. and Wilma Plaisance Guidry; brother, John Michael Guidry; sister-in-law, Lynette "Netsy" W. Guidry; sister, Joan Marie Guidry; nieces, Kristen G. Gilbert and Amber M. Guidry; and great-nephews, Robby and Kason Gilbert
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of Our Lady of the Sea Council 3150 Ladies Auxiliary; enjoyed crocheting, she was a LSU Tiger and South Lafourche Tarpons fan
• Samart Funeral Home

Gladys Cheramie Guidry

• age 76, a native of Gretna and resident of Larose, died at 6:25 p.m. March 13, 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 her son, Dean Guidry; daughters, Myra Guidry and Patty Zuber; brothers, Herbert, Herman and Louis Cheramie Jr.; sisters, Julia Thibodaux, Della Mae Danos, Della Pitre, Deloras Champagne and Dorothy Legendre; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Noel Guidry; and parents, Louis Cheramie Sr. and Virdia Brunnet
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ena A. Knight

• age 80, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:10 p.m. March 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Earjie C. Knight; sons, Courtland, Earjie D. and Durward Knight; daughters, Carva Lee Layani, Carmella Champagne and Katy Stevens; a grandson she raised, Thomas Williams; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alexison and Laura Plaisance Allemand; sisters, Maggie A. Theriot, Anita A. Roussel, Rena Allemand, Simonia A. Dufrene; Lula A. LeBlanc, Winnie A. Chaisson and Louella A. LeBlanc; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home

Betty Lucas

• age 87, a resident of Raceland, died at 2:35 a.m. March 12, 2005
• religious service was held today at First United Pentecostal Church in Mathews; burial in Midland, Texas
• survived by her sons, Wilbert, Victor and Leroy Seiffert; daughters, the Rev. Rebecca Doyle and Lorraine Lewis; sister, Edith Chamberline; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Pritchard; second husband, Lee Seiffert; parents, Charles and Louise Victoria Ambrose Lucas; son, Jack Pritchard; brothers, Jim and Arthur Lucas; and sisters, Ida and Hattie Lucas
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Damian Demond McBride

• age 9 months, died March 10, 2005
• graveside service was held today at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by his mother, Antoinette McBride; sister, Destiny McBride; grandmother, Angela McBride; and great-grandmother, Bertha McBride
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Bessie Gilliland Morris

• age 95, a native of Golden, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. March 13, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her son, William C. "Bill" Morris of Houma; daughter, Betty Jo Cenac of Houma; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Morris Sr.; parents, Ira Buchannon Gilliland and Cleo Patra Gilliland; brothers, Burl and Buck "Weaver" Gilliland; sisters, Cortel, Rubel and Sally Vista Gilliland
• homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ludwig ‘Duvic’ Orgeron

• age 96, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:45 a.m. March 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church mausoleum
• preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Grabert Orgeron; parents, Adam and Marcess Cheramie Orgeron; brothers, Leonce, Leo, Alvin, Weber, Alex and George Orgeron; and sister, Georgette Reed; and sisters, Violet and Theresa Orgeron
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home

David John ‘Greaux’ Phares

• age 45, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:45 a.m. March 14, 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
• survived by his wife, Mary Brown Phares; brother, Jack Phares; and sisters, Mary Cox and Betty Orgeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson D. Phares and Mary Guidry Phares
• enjoyed playing bingo, making model cars and boats; shrimper
• Samart Funeral Home

Tarvarous Terrell Smith

• age 8, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:50 p.m. March 8, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church; burial at St. Peter Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Sonya Smith; father, Melvin Martin of Thibodaux; brothers, Melvin Anthony Smith, and Terrell Anthony Martin of Thibodaux; sisters, Sonya Ann Martin, and Mya Smith of Thibodaux; grandmothers, Jenny Dunaway, and Shelia Smith of Thibodaux; grandfathers, Earl Martin Sr., and Larry Smith; and devoted step-grandfather, Murphy Van Buren
• preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Roselee Martin and Jenny Dunaway; and great grandfathers, Percy Dunaway and Lucius Martin Sr.
• member of Allen AME Church in Thibodaux; enjoyed playing video games on computer, reading and going to church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Irma Thibodeaux Toups

• age 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 14, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Justin "Jake" Verret, Jeri and Anthony "Tony" Prosper, Carla and Bobby Cantrelle Sr.; brother, Edward Thibodeaux Jr.; and grandchildren, Gerilyn Gros, Ginny Prosper, Justin Verret, Clay Cantrelle and Jesse Verret
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Thomas Toups; parents, Edward Sr. and Adele Keller Thibodeaux; and grandchildren, Bobby "B.J." Cantrelle Jr. and Jake Joseph Verret
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

MARCH 16, 2005

Wylie P. Galliano

• age 84, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:45 p.m. March 14, 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 his wife, Nefta Cheramie Galliano; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Sylvia Galliano and Joseph and Gail Galliano; daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Anthony "Lou" Allemand and Sylvia and Larry Holmes; sisters, Carrie Adams and Onix Arrington; grandchildren, Tony Navas Jr., Michael Galliano Jr., Trave Galliano, Jade Galliano, Gordon Dufrene, Tiffany Ables, Joseph Galliano Jr., Chad Galliano, Tate Galliano and Magen Galliano; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Josephine Vega Galliano; brothers, Emile, Landry and Vernon Galliano; and sister, Clara Sowards
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving two Purple Heart medals and numerous other honors; member of the Knights of Columbus in Galliano and was a oysterman and fisherman all his life
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bemis ‘Couchie’ Joseph

• age 97, a native of Taft and resident of Lucy, died at 9:09 p.m. March 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Edgard; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his sister, Alberta Santiago; eight grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Georgiana Martin; parents, Adam Joseph and Marie Louise Johnson Joseph; son, Samuel Rudolph Joseph Sr.; 14 brothers; and three sisters
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rita Hebert Louviere

• native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. March 13, 2005
• survived by her son, Jerry Louviere; sisters, Mary Lajaunie and Pearl Tabor; brothers, Archie and Joe Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Louviere; daughter, Ann Aline Louviere; brothers, Roy, Lewis, Bernie and Emanual "Buddy" Hebert; and sisters, Bertha Boudreaux and Margaret Pitre

Dolores ‘Doe’ Himel Poirrier

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died 1:30 a.m. March 15, 2003
• visitation today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her husband of 55 years, Whitney J. Poirrier; daughters, Cheryl P. Radosta, Kay P. Matherne and Monique P. Magee; grandson, Scott Whitney Radosta; brother, Joseph Himel; sisters, Bea H. Easley, Doris Aucoin and Gertrude H. Owens; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Emma Clement Himel; brothers, Edward and Norman Himel; and sisters, Elva Chaisson and Anna Mae Raziano
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

 

MARCH 17, 2005

Thomas H. ‘Tommy’ de la Bretonne

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died March 12, 2005, of a massive heart attack
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his sisters, Joan Faust and Mary Jane Chapman
• preceded in death by his parents, Archibald Sargeant de la Bretonne and Marjorie Trahan de la Bretonne
• graduate of Terrebonne High School and Northeast Louisiana University School of Pharmacy, he practiced as a pharmacist for 30 years at several Houma pharmacies; most recently was a relief pharmacist at Rouses Supermarket; saxophonist with the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band and the Bayou Saxophone Ensemble; member of the Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society, the National Rifle Association and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dr. Joseph Moses George

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:46 a.m. March 16, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elma Brupbacher George; son, Joseph Marc George; daughter, Janice Finane; sister, Gertrude Bonvillain; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Nora Bashara George; a son, Joseph Moses George Jr.; and brothers, Gabriel, Albert and Michael George
• charter member of the Thibodaux Lions Club and a doctor of optometry for 53 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dolores ‘Doe’ Himel Poirrier

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died 1:30 a.m. March 15, 2003
• visitation today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her husband of 55 years, Whitney J. Poirrier; daughters, Cheryl P. Radosta, Kay P. Matherne and Monique P. Magee; grandson, Scott Whitney Radosta; brother, Joseph Himel; sisters, Bea H. Easley, Doris Aucoin and Gertrude H. Owens; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Emma Clement Himel; brothers, Edward and Norman Himel; and sisters, Elva Chaisson and Anna Mae Raziano
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

 

MARCH 18, 2005

Richard ‘Ricky’ Bergeron Jr.

• age 30, a native of Marrero and resident of Des Allemands, died at 1:03 a.m. March 16, 2005
• visitation Sunday and Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church
• survived by his parents, Richard "Dickie" Sr. and Susan Bladsacker Bergeron; son, Benjamin Lee Joseph Bergeron; grandmother, Isabelle Cavalier Lunk; godparents, Paul Bergeron, Barbara Nicols Friscia and Nancy Hebert; godchild, Autumn Breeze Hartman; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Alvin "Ko" Hebert, Beverly and Fred Stolsek, Phyllis and Rick McCracken, Patricia Bergeron Holland and Paul Bergeron; sister, Julie Bergeron Hartman; and numerous cousins and friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Bergeron, Joseph Lunk, Leonce and Mary Arnold Bladsacker; and uncle, Robert "Bobby" Bergeron Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred ‘Avon Lady’ Bourg

• age 83, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died March 17, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Caillou; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Ranice Bourg; daughters, Veronica Naquin, Victoria Cantrelle and Jennifer Theriot; brothers, Clearence and Irvin Duplantis; sisters, Wilma Pellegrin and Rita Dupre; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bourg; parents, Clearence and Velma Duplantis; brothers, Elwin, Wilbert, Alvin and Albert Duplantis; sisters, Irene Carrere and Evelyn Boudreaux
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the church choir; an Avon sales representative for more than 50 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene Starks Jacobs

• age 49, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 11, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Woodlawn United Methodist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her husband, Joseph Jacobs Jr.; daughters, Erica J. Wells, Pamela S. Butler, Tamica S. Davis and Tamara Starks; sons, Elvis, Edrick and Joseph Starks; father, Herman Starks; sisters, Rosemary S. Steele, Chris S. Pittman, Irma S. Gaskin, Carol S. Chatman and Sheila Starks; brothers, Herman Jr., Herbert and Richard Starks; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Cora Lee Bell Starks; and son, Jamal Starks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Millard Knockum

• age 52, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Donaldsonville, died March 5, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Clarence Jr., Stanford, Christopher, Willie, Eugene and Percy Knockum, all of Donaldsonville; Warren Knockum of Lafayette and James Knockum of Los Angeles; sisters, Angella Knockum of Paincourtville, Shirley Mumphrey, Ronetta and Barbara Knockum and Rose Gray, all of Donaldsonville and Cinderella Knockum of Atlanta
• preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Clarence Knockum Sr.; brothers, Hurley, Oliver, Roy and Willie Knockum; and sister, Melvina Knockum
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Dolores ‘Doe’ Himel Poirrier

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died 1:30 a.m. March 15, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her husband of 55 years, Whitney J. Poirrier; daughters, Cheryl P. Radosta, Kay P. Matherne and Monique P. Magee; grandson, Scott Whitney Radosta; brother, Joseph Himel; sisters, Bea H. Easley, Doris Aucoin and Gertrude H. Owens; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Emma Clement Himel; brothers, Edward and Norman Himel; and sisters, Elva Chaisson and Anna Mae Raziano
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

Lillie Mae Williams

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2 p.m. March 16, 2005
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service held Sunday at the church; religious service held Monday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Gail Davis of Raceland; grandsons, Caudell W. Collins Sr of Columbus, Ga., and Christopher Davis of Corona, Calif.; and great-grandson, Caudell W. Collins of Columbus, Ga.
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Sr., and Rosie London Williams and Major Williams; brother, Willie Williams Jr.; and sisters, Delores Williams, Dora Gray, Fannie Davis, and Loretta Broom Williams
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; former member of the Krewe of Ghana Club and the Rainbow Club. She enjoyed traveling
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 19, 2005

Phillip Joseph ‘Papa Bear’ BillIot

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roslyn Domangue Billiot of Houma; one son, Jerry Russell Billiot of Houma; two daughters, Spring Marie Billiot and Natasha Aline Billiot of Houma; three brothers, Louis Earl Billiot of Golden Meadow, Russell Paul Billiot of Hahnville and Jimmie Peter Billiot of Gray; four sisters, Delores Mary Billiot Belanger of Houma, Alice Ceceil Billiot of Coteau, Carolyn Marie Billiot LeCompte of Thibodaux and Marianne Gautierrez of Thaxton, Miss.; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Warren Billiot Sr. and Aline Augustine Billiot; one brother, Joseph Warren Billiot Jr.; and two sisters, Ruby Teresa Billiot Breaux and Doradeen Marie Billiot
• truck driver with Superior Energy Services

Midred ‘Avon Lady’ Bourg

• age 83, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Ranice Bourg and wife, Helen; three daughters, Veronica Naquin and husband, Willard Sr., Victoria Cantrelle and husband, Gayden, and Jennifer Theriot; two brothers, Clearence and Irvin Duplantis; two sisters, Wilma Pellegrin and Rita Dupre; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bourg; her parents, Clearence and Velina Duplantis; four brothers, Elwin, Wilbert, Alvin and Albert Duplantis; and two sisters, Irene Carrere and Evelyn Boudreaux
• Avon sales representative for more than 50 years, a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the church choir
• Samart Funeral Home

Antoinette ‘Nita’ Culotta

• age 98, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Frank Culotta of Lafayette; and four sisters, Mary Jane Henkelman of Defiance, Iowa, Anna Culotta of Raceland, Sarah Vedros of Lockport and Ruth Culotta of Lockport
• preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore and Frances Lusco Culotta; and six brothers, Philip, Joseph, Dominic, Vincent, Guy and Sam Culotta

Thelma Richard Hebert

• age 76, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Euclid "Poochie" "Black" Hebert; one son, Bruce; three daughters, Evelyn, Debby and Shirley; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Octave Richard Edolia Pertuit; four brothers, Harry, Etienne, Earl and Oniel; and six sisters, Louise, Alice, Mariette, Bessie, Odolia and Melony

Jesse ‘J. J.’ Jennings

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Melancon Jennings; two daughters, Jessica Martin and Jennifer Leboeuf; two sons-in-law, Dean Martin Sr. and Robie Leboeuf; one brother, Edward Jennings; one sister, Mary Alice Latino; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Agnes Cortez Jennings; one son, Jesse Jennings Jr.; and two brothers, James and Charles Jennings
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MARCH 20, 2005

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MARCH 21, 2005

Colbert J. ‘Chubb’ Adams

• age 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Margie Guidry Adams; sons, Johnny, Timothy and Bryan Adams; daughters, Robin Breaux and Melissa Gonzales; brothers, Norman, Robert and Russell Adams and Sidney Adams Jr.; sister, Dianna Folse; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sidney Adams Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Carla Ann Dominique

• age 37, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 15, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport and Tuesday at Holy Savior Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Felix and Elaine LeBlanc Dominique; sons, Rodney Dufrene and Benjamin Bergeron; and brother, Chad Dominique
• preceded in death by her brother, Troy Dominique
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Anna M. Gueffier

• age 98, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:27 p.m. March 17, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Gertrude Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Cerene "FiFi" Matherne and Gladys Schaubhut
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean "Frenchy" Gueffier; parents, Charles Sr. and Marie Touchard Matherne; brothers, John, Charles Jr. and Don Matherne; and sisters, Cecile Schaubhut, Blanche Lejeune and Lucille Lejeune.
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church and a member of the St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rodney Paul ‘Snag’ Naquin

• age 49, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:45 a.m. March 19, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Giroir; step-daughter, Cindy Landry; brothers, Wayne, Craig, Jeff and Davey Naquin; sister, Cynthia Landry; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Naquin and Anna Rose Scioneaux; and grandparents, Gilbert and Alberta Falcon Naquin
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

John Hughes Rabb

• age 67, a native of Shreveport and a lifelong resident of Larose for the past 44 years; died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated
• survived by his wife, Mary Dunckelman Rabb; his son, Gregory Dunckelman Rabb; daughter-in-law, Mary Kay Comeaux Rabb; grandson, Will Rene’ Rabb; and granddaughter, Kelly Katherine Rabb
• parents Hollis L and John M. Rabb and his daughter Kelly Elizabeth Rabb preceded him in death
• retired teacher and administrator for Lafourche Parish schools; graduated from Greenwood High School and Northwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s degree in administration and supervision; employed as a teacher at Larose-Cut Off and South Lafourche high schools and most recently as assistant principal at Larose Cut-Off Middle School; for 20 years, he was employed as personnel manager at Lafourche Telephone Co.
• member of the Bayou Civic Club in Larose, serving as president and board member for many years; presided as grand marshal of the French Food Festival and was a Hall of Fame recipient in 1997; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, serving on its parish council and as its president. He was formerly employed as parish youth minister for the church and served as a eucharistic minister and lector
• member of the Krewe of Versailles and was its first captain; in 1979, the South Lafourche Chamber of Commerce selected him as Citizen of the Year; served on the Board of Directors of Lady of the Sea Hospital and was a member of the National Peer Helpers Association, as well as several educational and professional groups
• remembered for his dedication to the causes of youth; staunch advocate for young people and devoted his life in their behalf; enjoyed traveling, camping, sports, the outdoors, reading and the companionship of his family and friends

Cecile Peltier Toups

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 21, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 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 husband, Floyd Toups; sons, George and Stephen Toups; daughter, Martha Toups Verdin; sisters, Florence P. Molaison and Theresa P. Toups; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Marie Gaudet Peltier; and sister, Frances P. Maureaux
• retired school teacher with 20 years of service with the Lafourche Parish School Board
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MARCH 22, 2005

Colbert J. Adams

• age 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Margie Guidry Adams; sons, Johnny, Timothy and Bryan Adams; daughters, Robin Breaux and Melissa Gonzales; brothers, Norman, Robert and Russell Adams and Sidney Adams Jr.; sister, Dianna Folse; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sidney Adams Sr., and a brother, David Adams
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Dennis J. Chiasson

• age 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation held Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church Wednesday, followed by burial at the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Irvin Chiasson and wife Margaret, Nolan Chiasson and wife Alice, and Allen Chiasson and wife Audrey; two daughters, Essie and husband Junius Arabie, and Della and husband Floyd Degruise; a brother, Huey Chiasson; three sisters, Elise Morvant, Rita Thibodeaux and Shirley Boudreaux; 22 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ulyssia Morvant Chiasson; parents, Alcee and Laura Chiasson; a brother, Clarence Chiasson; and three sisters, Leonise Gauthier, Olivia Morvant and Maria Gauthier
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alan Wayne Folse

• age 49, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation held today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Legendre Folse; a son, Kevin Folse; two daughters, Coleen Folse and Colette Folse Sazama; five brothers, Donald, Ricky, Ronald, Timothy and Charles Folse; three sisters, Gwendolyn Foret, Judy Badeaux and Amy Porche; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Ruth Schoen Folse; and a brother, Terry Folse
• Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland

A. J. Martin

• age 64, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation held today and until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, followed by burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jane Marchand Martin; a son, Derrin Martin; two daughters, Darlene Hattier and Mary Benson; a sister, Ada Lawless; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Richard Martin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Charles Walter ‘Charlie Brown’ Patterson Sr.

• age 61, a native of Belle Rose and a resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at his residence
• visitation held today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and Wednesday until religious services at Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; services conducted by the Rev. McCullen Williams; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Cora Lee Patterson; two sons, Charles Patterson Jr. and Charles Charles Patterson III; one daughter, Audrey Patterson; he also reared Herbert and Gloria Thomas, Olanda and Mark Johnson; six brothers, James Thomas, Willard, Eddie, John L., Robert and Harold Patterson; two sisters, Naomi Plant and Beaulah Robinson; one aunt, Rosie Lee King; six sisters-in-law, Doris, Joyce and Shirley Patterson, Rosemary Thomas, Audrey Mae Rohilliard and Dorothy Kennedy; two brothers-in-law, Melvin Plant Sr. and Edward Hamilton Sr.; and a lifelong friend, Charles Jones Sr.; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dee Audrey Hamilton Patterson; his father, Etienne Patterson; two sisters, Audrey Flemings and Enola Ollis; and a brother, Alvin Patterson Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Earl Joseph Sevin Sr.

• age 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation held Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial held at the church, with burial taking place at Lakelawn Cemetery in Metairie
• survived by his loving wife, Lisa Douglas Sevin; four sons, Earl J. Sevin Jr., Michael Sevin, Brent M. Douglas and Travis J. Douglas; two daughters, Ruth Sevin Johnson and Aurita Sevin Ponsaa; a brother, John J. Sevin; two sisters, Marguerite Sevin Punch and Dolores Sevin Oppermann; and two grandchildren, Christine E. Sevin and Joseph R. Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. Sevin and Lily Babin; and his sister, Dorothy Sevin
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church; World War II veteran; served on the committee of the Catfish Festival; also an avid sportsman who loved to cook; retired electrician with IBEW Local 130
• Samart Funeral Home in Raceland

 

MARCH 23, 2005

Vivian Marie Adams

• age 89, a native and resident of Mathews, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation held Thursday at St. Hillary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport; memorial mass held Monday at St. Hillary
• survived by her son, Kenneth J. Adams; three grandchildren Mary Beth Lagrone, Allison Adams LeCoq and Cristel Adams Ivy; three great-grandchildren, Nicole Ashley and Katie Renee LeCoq and Connor Bruce Adams Ivy; and four brothers, Elvin Matherne, Eddie Matherne Jr., Raymond Matherne and Bobby Matherne
• preceded in death by her husband, Clement "Kim" Adams; her parents, Eddie Sr. and Flore Thibodaux Matherne; a brother, Guy Matherne; and two sisters, Ruby Grabert and Rose Cretini
• Catholic and a parishioner at St. Hillary; member of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Hillary, a 50-year member of the Freddie John Falgout post 3665 VFW Women’s Auxiliary, a 15-year past president and 40-year member of the Lockport Carnival Club, a charter member of Central Lafourche AARP, a member of the Louisiana Society for crippled Children and Adults Lafourche Chapter, and was a mail carrier to the Gheens community for 40 years
• Samart Funeral Home in Raceland

Richard Joseph Bethancourt Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation heldto funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral held Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home, followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Grabrielle Cooper Bethancourt of Houma; two sons Richard J. "Jr." Bethancourt Jr. and Norris "Jim" Bethancourt, both of Houma; a daughter, Carolyn Bethancourt Kyle of Houma; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Easton Bethancourt and Lorentine Porche Bethancourt; and a brother, Sidney Joseph Bethancourt
• retired gas lift specialist with Texaco Oil Co. for 33 years; lifetime member of VFW post 3700, a member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the NRA; U. S. Navy veteran during World War II and a U. S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anita Delaune Brown

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation held today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial held Thursday at St. Bernadette, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 39 years, Gerald Joseph Brown of Houma; a daughter, Laura Brown Thibodaux of Gray; two brothers, Albert Delaune Jr. and Alvin Delaune Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Sandra D. Rhodes of Mississippi and Nancy D. Mann of Kissimmee, Fla.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Sr. and Laura Saintes Delaune; a son, Gerald Brown Jr.; and a daughter, Loretta Brown Pamplin
• homemaker; past member of the Krewe of Cleophas in Thibodaux; loving wife, mother and grandmother and cherished her time with all of her family, loved to cook and to fish in her earlier days; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

A. J. Martin

• age 64, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation held today and until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, followed by burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Marchand Martin; a son, Derrin Martin; two daughters, Darlene and her Gary Hattier and Mary and husband Greg Benson; a sister, Ada Lawless; five grandchildren, Zachary Martin, Sarah and Gus Stevenson, Megan Martin, Kacie Benson and Austin Hattier; and one great-grandchild, Alyson Stevenson
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Richard Martin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MARCH 24, 2005

A. J. Martin

• age 64, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation held today and until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, followed by burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Marchand Martin; one son, Derrin Martin; two daughters, Darlene and her Gary Hattier and Mary and husband Greg Benson; a sister, Ada Lawless; five grandchildren, Zachary Martin, Sarah and Gus Stevenson, Megan Martin, Kacie Benson and Austin Hattier; and one great-grandchild, Alyson Stevenson
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Richard Martin
• an employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 38 years; retired as principal of Caldwell Middle School
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

J. C. A. Babin

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. March 23, 2005
• visitation Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; burial St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two sons, Gary J. and Robert P. Babin; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Elena Foret Babin; his second wife, Edna Dufrene Babin; his parents, Joe and Cecile Ledet Babin; two brothers, E. A. and U. J. Babin; and one sister Eula Benoit
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; retired bus driver for the Lafourche Parish public school system
• Falgout Funeral Home

Vivian Matherne Adams

• age 89, a native and resident of Mathews, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; religious service today at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport; memorial mass Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• survived by one son, Kenneth J. Adams and wife, Patsy Martin Adams; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Adams Lagrone, Allison Adams LeCoq and husband, Patrick, and Kristel Adams Ivy and husband, Randall; three great-grandchildren, Nicole Ashley LeCoq, Katie Renee LeCoq and Connor Bruce Adams Ivy; and four brothers, Elvin Matherne, Eddie Matherne Jr., Raymond Matherne and Bobby Matherne
• preceded in death by her husband, Clement "Kim" Adams; her parents, Eddie Matherne Sr. and Flore Thibodaux Matherne; one brother, Guy Matherne; and two sisters, Ruby Grabert and Rose Cretini
• member of the Council of Catholic Women of St. Hilary, a 50-year member of the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary of Freddie John Falgout Post No. 3665 and 15 year past president; a 40-year member of Lockport Carnival Club and a charter member of Central Lafourche AARP and Louisiana Society for Crippled Children and Adults Lafourche Chapter; mail carrier for the Gheens Community for 40 years; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 25, 2005

Jimmy Curtis ‘Big Jim’ Brashier

• age 76 of Biloxi died Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• memorial service held at Nativity BVM Catholic Church on Monday with visitation, funeral mass and interment following at Southern Memorial Park
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Eley Brashier; his four children and their spouses, Jim and Linden Brashier, Robert and Lucy Brashier, Mitchel and Julie Brashier and his loving daughter Meribeth; and seven grandchildren, Brandon, Dewey, Jim Eley, Bass, Analise, and Abbie and Samuel Lloyd
• member of Nativity Catholic Church
• born in Eldorado, Ark., and was preceded in death by his father, Robert Louis Brashier, mother, Edna Calvin Brashier, brother, Robert Louis Brashier Jr., and sister Edna Beatrice Tatum
• resident of the coast for 47 years he was very active in the community and served as president of Biloxi Port Commission, president Biloxi Jaycees, President Biloxi Recreation Department, president of Sunkist C. C., president of West End PTA, president of Bayou C. C., Thibodaux and king and past president of Mithras Carnival Association and usher at Nativity Catholic Church
• served in the army at Fort Jackson, S. C., for two years and also was a standout running back for the Army football team where he was selected to play in the all-star game in Atlanta; after an honorable discharged he attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a football scholarship; a three-year starter and was selected as "All Gulf States Conference" defensive back in his sophomore year; proud to have played with some of the greatest football players in USM history and played in the highly coveted Sun Bowl two consecutive years in the early ’50s; later inducted in the USM’s Sports Hall of Fame and All American Football Foundation
• graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1954 receiving his bachelor’s degree in business and finance; at USM he was president of his senior class, listed in the Who’s Who of Among College Students; also a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity
• spent his entire business career in the insurance industry, after retiring from Aetna Casualty and Surety as a Marketing Manager he joined the Insurance Center a division of Bancorp South Insurance Services as office manager
• active in coaching football in youth organizations and officiated high school and college football for 35 years; referee with the Southern Independent Officials Association where he enjoyed officiating major college football games on Saturdays all across the country; avid golfer and made many life long and loyal friends on the golf course
• one of his greatest joys was spending time with them where he regular attended all of their outside activities and sporting events

Alyanna Danielle Queen

• age 9 months, a native and resident of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, died Monday, March 21, 2005, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida
• graveside service held Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Quincy and Ashley Baham Queen of Fort Sam Houston, Texas; brother Armoney Baham of Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and grandparents Diana Triggs of Kileen, Texas, and Ernest and Jeanette Queen of Thibodaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Henry Munson Robichaux

• age 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:15 a.m. March 23, 2005
• visitation held Sunday and Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Anne, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Lacascio Robichaux; mother, Rosa Jane Martinez Robichaux; sons and daughters-in-law Henry M. "Bubby" Jr. and Dana T. Robichaux and Randy P. and Connie S. Robichaux; daughters and sons-in-law Rebecca S. "Becky" and Jerome A. Politz and Dianne and Lance P. Bordis; brother Richard H. Robichaux; and grandchildren Betsy, Jay and Jessica Politz, Jarred, Nicholas and Olivia Robichaux, Kayli, Caroline and John Henry Robichaux, and Blake, Sydney and Lila Bordis
• preceded in death by his father, Munson Hubert Robichaux; and sister Dianne R. Dugal
• member of the Assumption Parish School Board, president of Robichaux Oil Co. and served on the board of the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association, as president of E. G. Robichaux Inc., was a distinguished graduate of St. Elizabeth School and a member of the Knights of Columbus

Daniel Scott Toban

• age 55, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:10 p.m. March 23, 2005
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Toban; parents, Harry and Jacqueline Toban; son, Johathan Toban; daughters, Tracy Rich and Kelsey Toban; brother, Richard Toban; sister, Dian Connery; grandmother, Alice Toban; grandchildren, Madison, Carson and Allison; and five nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his grandfather, John Delmar Toban; and grandson, Ethan Daniel Ledet

 

MARCH 26, 2005

Philip Anderson

• age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Margaret Williams of Raceland; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Drewcelia Anderson; his parents, John Sr. and Susan Anderson; one stepson, Lloyd Junior; two brothers, John Anderson Jr. and Richard Anderson; and two sisters, Edna Charles and Rosa Anderson
• member of New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans and was a U. S. World War II Army veteran

Gregory C. ‘Buddy’ Bilello

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anne Burke Bilello; his stepmother, Gladys Bilello; one son, Brian Bilello; two daughters, Gretchen Bilello and Kristen B. Barbera and husband, Bradley Barbera; two brothers, A.J. Bilello and Leo Bilello; one stepbrother, Larry LeBlanc; two sisters, Lena Ledet and Betty Jean Daigle; and two stepsisters, Marion L. Barker and Deanie L. Perry
• preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Bono Bilello and Charley V. Bilello
• local barber for 33 years and was a businessman

Michelle McKenzie Porche

• age 45, a native of Lansing, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Judy Fell; three brothers, Scott, Gary and Danny McKenzie; and two sisters, Tracy Breck and Colleen Coblentz
• preceded in death by her father, Jerry McKenzie
• distribution clerk for the U. S. Postal Service

Robert ‘Bobby’ ‘T-Bob’ Toups

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Joyce Hebert Dobson; his mother, Nola Punch Toups; two daughters, Charlotte Plaisance and husband, Charles, and Wendy Cheramie; two stepsons, Mark Dobson and wife, Mary, and Wayne Dobson and wife, Susan; one stepdaughter, Andrea and husband, Dayton Cheramie; one brother, Jackie Toups; three grandchildren, Erin Plaisance, Eric Cheramie and Hallie Cheramie; and one step-grandchild, Justen Cheramie
• preceded in death by his father, Lodess Toups; one daughter, Jennifer Toups and one brother, James "Tips" Toups
• retired Latelco employee and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles Joseph ‘Duce’ Voisin

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by four sons, Charles Voisin Jr. of Metairie, Eugene Voisin, Carroll Voisin and Alvin Voisin; three daughters, Diana Sutton and husband, Randy, Dorothy Voisin and Shirley Voisin, all of Houma; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Scott Voisin; his parents, Leo Voisin and Camellia Henry Voisin; two brothers; and one sister
• retired shrimper and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

MARCH 27, 2005

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MARCH 28, 2005

Nolan A. Blanchard Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 26, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Cherry Naquin Blanchard; sons and daughters-in-law, Nolan A. Jr. and Kim Blanchard, Steven J. and Angela Blanchard, David P. and Maria Blanchard, Robert F. and Caroline Blanchard; stepchildren and their spouses, Susan and Stan Hays, Lindon and Marcia Naquin, Patty and Bruce Poirrier, David and Patty Naquin, Mary Beth and David Elfert, Donald Naquin and Karen Naquin; sister and brother-in-law, Ethel B. and Eddie Kertz; nine grandchildren 12 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Arboneaux Blanchard; parents, Andrew and Leoncia Hebert Blanchard; brother, Earl Blanchard; sister, Ester Mae B. Gros
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus; faithful parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church; loved life, fishing, gardening and hunting
• Landry’s Funeral Home

George Boudreaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Donner, died Friday, March 25, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula
• survived by his brother, Jesse Boudreaux; sisters, Olga LeBoeuf, Floy Dover, Doris Guillot and Bonnie Benoit; 11 nieces; and seven nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Julien Dennis Boudreaux and Amanda Ruth Evans Boudreaux; brothers, Oliver and Julien Boudreaux Jr.; and sisters, Birdie Gosselin and Thelma Ward
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James ‘Jim’ Chenier Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 26, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Loretta Lassere Chenier; sons and daughters-in-law, Arlan Sr. and Amber Chenier, Glen Sr. and Romona Chenier, Carl Sr. and Renee Chenier and James Jr. and Bernice Chenier; daughters and sons-in-law, Nora C. and Walter Morris and Cindy C. and Roy Dupre; brothers, Fred, Jessie, Elton and Lou Gary Chenier; sister, Peggy Barrilleaux; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Sinodie Falgoust Chenier; and infant daughter, Flora
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Esward Antoine ‘T-Joe’ Dufrene

• age 84, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 11:40 p.m. March 24, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his son, Gary Dufrene; daughters, Sandra Billiot, Gale Bordlee and Sally Griffin; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Mae Ledet Dufrene; parents, Ernest and Mercades Falgout Dufrene; brothers, Eura and Richard Dufrene; sister, Alverda D. Davis

Jerome W. Guidry Sr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Racleand, died at 8:30 a.m. March 24, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; son and daughter-in-law, Jerome W. Jr. and Beverly B. Guidry; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn Ann G. and William E. Ritchie and Mary Elizabeth and Donald L. Riffle; sisters, Ruby G. Arcement and Nellie Guidry Cheramie; grandchildren, Timothy Scott Ritchie, Dawn Guidry Hodges, Kelly Elizabeth Ritchie, Ashley Angelle Guidry, Hunter Bunch Guidry and Scott Evans Riffle
• preceded in death by his parents, Jerome Pierre and Emma Collins Guidry; son, Thomas John Guidry; grandchildren, David Edward Ritchie, Shane Paul Guidry and Catherine Anna Ritchie; brothers, Ezra Pierre Guidry and Joseph Neal Guidry; sisters, Hazel Guidry Pelletier, Wilma Guidry Gajda and Carolette G. Friday
• retired school administrator

Cleveland Owen ‘Buddy’ Lee

• age 59, a native of Hancock City, Miss., and resident of Houma, died March 20, 2005
• his remains were cremated
• survived by his stepsons, Murphy Ledet and Herman; daughters, Tamatha Williams; stepdaughter, Peggy of Montegut and Shirleen of Chauvin; brother, Alvin Lee of Gulfport, Miss.; sisters, Henrietta Smith of Picayune, Miss., Myrtle Smith of Leetown, Miss., Mary Alice Ladner of Necaise, Miss., and Dolly Fandal of Poplarville, Miss.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Verdin Lee; parents, Francis and Minnie Lee; and brothers, Rena and James Lee
• self-employed fisherman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lawrence Franklin ‘Larry’ Necaise

• age 72, a resident of Gulfport, Miss., and Thibodaux, died March 23, 2005
• visitation today at Riemann Funeral Home in Gulfport; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport
• survived by his wife, Bobbie Necaise of Thibodaux; daughters, Rhonda Necaise of California, Andrea Bridges of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Deidre Necaise of Gulfport; grandchildren, Paul Lobello of Texas, Christina Lobello of Texas, Ayme Fitz-Gerald of Gulfport and Jay Fitz-Gerald and his wife, Aimee, of Birmingham, Ala.
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre D. and Agnes Marshall Necaise; brothers, Albert, Charles, Walter and Herbert; and sister, Hilda Ladner
• operator of a financial institution; began his career as circulation manager for the Daily Herald; served in the U. S. Navy; member of the Lions Club for handicapped children, was president of LIFA, was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and was past King Chronos XXIV in Thibodaux
• Riemann Funeral Homes of Gulfport

Roy ‘Phil’ Robichaux Jr.

• age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 p.m. March 24, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Patricia Thibodaux Robichaux; son, Chad P. Robichaux; daughter, Stephanie Robichaux Champagne; and sister, Judy Robichaux Plaisance
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy P. Sr. and Pearl Talbot Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; member of the Houma Airport Beagle Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rudolph Emile Thibodeaux

• age 93, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:50 a.m. March 27, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Roger, Rudolph "R.J." and Kenneth Thibodaux; daughter, Nancy Mars; daughters-in-law, Adele Thibodeaux, Elizabeth "Liz" Thibodeaux, Judy Thiobdeaux and Kathy Guedry; son-in-law, Wayne Mars; brother, Joycelyn Thibodeaux; sister, Helen Aucoin; grandchildren, Dawn Gauthier, Shanna Gregoire, Shane Mars, Sandi Mars, Yvette Theriot, Kendel LeBlanc, Dwayne Thibodeaux, Denny Thibodeaux and Michael Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Gertie T. Thibodeaux; parents, Numa and Florence Talbot Thibodeaux; son, Curtis Thibodeaux; brothers, Emile, Wiley, Gilbert, Albert and Joe Thibodeaux; sisters, Rita Cancienne and Eunice Gaudet
• retired sugarcane farmer; devoted husband, father and grandfather
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MARCH 29, 2005

Cleveland Bergeron Jr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. March 27, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his nephews, Wayne and Irvin Toups; niece, Connie Gagneaux; and Deborah Hebert, who was like an adopted daughter; seven great-nieces and nephews; and 13 great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Viva Bernard Bergeron; parents, Cleveland and Malvina Peltier Bergeron Sr.; brothers, Junius and Cy Bergeron; and sister, Vivian Toups
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rodney Bourgeois

• age 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:58 a.m. March 28, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Rita Gaudet Bourgeois; daughter, Rachel Bourgeois; brothers, Michael and Keith Bourgeois; sisters, Deborah Dupre and Trisha Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his father, Oakland Bourgeois; and brother, Kurt Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Medora Annemarie Himel

• age 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. March 26, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Junius P. and Debbie Dauzat Himel; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris H. and Claude "C. J." Ledet, Hazel H.a nd Berthon Aucoin, Stella H. Montet, Love H. and Donald Thibodaux, Medora H. and Douglas Hebert; brother, Joseph Hidalgo; sisters, Uranie Sonier, Agatha Martinez and Rita Billelo; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-stepgrandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius Joseph Himel; parents, Paul David and Estelle Hidalgo; great-grandson, André Boudreaux; brothers, Alcide, paul Hypolite and Alcee Hidalgo; sister, Estella Boudreaux; and two infant sisters
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Eula D. Lambert

• native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died March 27, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Hercule Lambert; daughters, Aureline Thiel and Regina Jarvis; brother, Willie J. Dugas; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lambert; parents, Clarence and Ozia Dugas; brother, Wilbert Dugas; and sister, Rita Dugas
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue
• Samart Funeral Home

John Marion ‘Unca John’ Matthews Jr.

• age 77, a native of Paluxy, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 8:56 a.m. March 24, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel; memorial service held Wednesday at the chapel
• survived by his sons, James of Houma and John Pat of Maryland; and stepson Fred Matthews of Washington; brothers, Robert E. of Seminok, Texas, Gail of California and Lowell Matthews of Houston; sister, Margaret Hudson of Hobbs, N.M.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mayfield Matthews; parents, John Marion Sr. and Ida Locke Matthews; son, David Matthews; daughter, Sandra K. Joyce; brothers, George and Cleo Matthews; and sister, Geneva Emerson
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; served in the U. S. Navy and was a retired mud engineer
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lelia Hebert Talbot

• age 97, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jane and Larry Mabile and Janet Gros; daughter-in-law, Gladys Talbot; sisters-in-law, Heloise Webre and Estelle Hebert; grandchildren, Connie Chiasson, Guy and Todd Mabile, Leah M. Benoit, Celeste M. Chesney and Billy Gros; and great-grandchildren, Casey and Callie Chiasson, Justin Lauren, Corry and Kerry Mabile and Madison Gros
• preceded in death by her husband, Seraphin Talbot; parents, Alcee and Philomena Vice Hebert; sons, Guy and Louis Talbot; son-in-law, Michael Gros; brother, Herbert Hebert; sisters, Blanche Garcia, Agnes Thibodeaux and Hazel Boudreaux; and an infant daughter
• resident of Thibodaux Healthcare Center for the past five years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rosa Alice Williamson

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. March 26, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories
• survived by her husband, Leroy Adam Williamson; sons, Larkin J. Williamson of Houma and Michael L. Williamson of Thibodaux; daughter, Susan A. Pitre; sisters, Marion Charpentier, Claire Plelley and Margaret Murrah; and one grandson
• preceded in death by her parents, George Vernon and Adenise Marie Cenac Williams
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 30, 2005

Joseph Blum Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died March 26, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious services held Thursday in the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Mary Dickinson Blum of Houma; sons, Joseph Blum Jr. and his wife Priscilla, and Daniel Blum of Houma; brother, Louis Blum of Houma; sisters, Bessie B. Antis and Sarah B. Babin of Houma; brother-in-law, Michael Williams Dickinson and his wife Debbie of Highlands, Texas; grandchildren, Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum
• retired estimator for B & R Mechanical Contractors Inc.; assisted his father in organizing Blum & Bergeron Realty Corp. and was the corporation secretary; helped form Blum & Bergeron Inc. and was a member of the board of directors; former member of the Terreanians Carnival Club, The Town Knights and the Stinkets
• U. S. Army veteran during World War II, a staff sergeant and forward observing in the 775th Field Artillery Unit attached to the 3rd Armored Division
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Kristie Lea Kieff Graves

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died March 29, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by husband, Trey Michael Graves; parents, Forrest Joseph Jr. and Julia Ann Falgout Kieff; daughter, Abbie NeKole Graves; brother, Butch Gerard Kieff; and paternal grandmother Dolores Barrios Kieff
• preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Junius Joseph Jr. and Marie Billiot