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Obituaries May, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 June 2005

MAY 1, 2005

no entries were posted

 

MAY 2, 2005

James Daniel ‘J. D.’ Blaylock

• age 85, a native of Ellisville, Ark., resident of Luling and El Dorado, Ark., died at 8:30 a.m. May 1, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Luling; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with a graveside service held Friday at Earnest Cemetery at Calhoun County, Ark.
• survived by his wife, Anna Miles Blaylock; sons, Martin and Kenny Blaylock; brother, Charles Blaylock; sister, Alma Smead; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John Oscar Blaylock and Polly Butler Blaylock; brothers, Eugene and O’Neil Blaylock; sisters, Christine Gardner and Margie Smead
• deacon at First Baptist Church of Luling. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of El Dorado and retired from Monsanta after 34 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Laura ‘Lala’ Boudreaux

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 28, 2005
• visitation today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Dularge; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Blaise Boudreaux; stepson, Richard Boudreaux Jr.; daughters, Lisa Authement and Missy Gold; brothers, Nolan, Andrew, Ronnie and Barry Lirette; sisters, Hazel Guidry, Mazel Guidry, Mary Ellen Voclain and Ann Adams; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Hilda Lirette; and son, Kevin Boudreaux
• ward secretary for 24 years with Terrebonne General Medical Center
• Samart Funeral Home

Alice Theriot Champagne

• age 87, native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:35 p.m. April 30, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her brother, Vorhise Theriot; sister, Ella Mae Slicho
• preceded in death by her husband, Septime "Buck" Champagne; parents, Wilson and Graciense Robichaux Theriot; brothers, Wilson Jr., Loveless, George and F. C. Theriot; sisters, Ida Grace Theriot and Annie Theriot
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Myriel Ann Doucet

• age 53, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. April 28, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lorey D. and Scott Boura, Nona R. and David Doucet; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don, James "Bozo" and Pam Doucet, Rod and Debra Doucet; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Steve Gisclair; grandchildren, Scotty, Taylor and Laney Boura and David and Mia Cheramie; nieces, Meghan and Emily Doucet; nephews, Aric and Casey Gisclair and Michael and Adam Doucet
• preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Marita Cheramie Doucet; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie, Mr. and Mrs. Etienne Doucet; and sister, Rita Doucet
• enjoyed playing bingo and video poker
• Samart Funeral Home

Frank Wayne Jackson

• age 57, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 p.m. April 27, 2005
• no services were scheduled
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jackson; daughters, Glorianna Bourg and husband, Brien Bourg, of Houma and Ginger Joy Jackson of Cut Off; and brother, Percy Lee Jackson Jr. and wife, Karen Jackson, of Little Rock, Ark.
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Lee Jackson Sr. and Gloria Schwartz Jackson
• self-employed sheet rock finisher and A/C refrigeration repairman; served faithfully as an elder of the Galliano Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 32 years; also served on the committee for building Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses and he had various responsibilities at conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart Funeral Home

Oneil ‘Rooster’ Plaisance

• age 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:20 p.m. April 30, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Ella Mae Terrebonne Plaisance; sons, Michael and Perry Plaisance; daughters, Laura Lee Duet and Elaine Knight; brother, Edwin Plaisance; sisters, Francis Stevens, Margie Landeche, Jenny DeFelice, Rea Muller and Winnie Camardelle; grandchildren, Todd, Jason Duet, Brad, Justin, Matthew, Mariah, Doug, Beau and Lisa Plasance; and great-grandchildren, Magen and Amber Duet and Alexia Plaisance
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Sr. and Alida LeBlanc Plaisance; brothers, Warren, Frank and Emile Plaisance Jr.; sister, Gonet LeBouef; and granddaughter, Marissa Duet
• charter member of VFW Post 8538 of Larose and the American Legion Post of Galliano
• Falgout Funeral Home

Peter Skinner

• age 74, a native of Trinidad and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:58 p.m. April 28, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home parlor, with burial held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Rachel Adams Skinner; daughters, Laurie Jane Yolland, Mona Lisa Blades and Sophia Frances Lundberg; brother, Johnny Skinner; sister, Frances Llanos; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sweyne and Florence DeGannes Skinner
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Benoit Joseph ‘Ben’ Tregre

• age 82, died on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Thibodaux General Hospital
• visitation Wednesday; mass of burial Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 13281 La. 644, Vacherie; burial at Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tex and Katherine Tregre of Cut Off; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Percle of Chackbay, Donald Martin of Gibson, Delane and Ronald Steib, Ramona and Michael Kliebert and Mickey and Glenn Becnel of Vacherie, Gaynell and Matthew Becnel of Thibodaux, Holly and Thomas Becnel of Chackbay
• also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Theolaine Ockman Tregre; daughter, Sylvia T. Martin; parents, Vinia and Beronie Tregre, Brothers, Guy, Herbert and Edwin; and sister, Lucy Tregre
• loving husband, devoted father and friend to many; lifelong resident of Vacherie who was still active in the VFW Post 4245 and Company A, Infantry Division of the 778th Tank Battalion; World War II veteran, served his country under the direction of General George Patton’s Third Army; received the Purple Heart Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, two Distinguished Service Crosses, the World War II Victory Medal, Eameto Medal and Good Conduct Medal
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 3, 2005

Leslie Perez Alexius

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. May 1, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ruby Lee Roby Perez of Houma; son, Dr. Jay Clement Alexius Jr. of New Orleans; daughter, Caroline Alexius Zyroll of Houston; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, John Lester Perez
• teacher at Evergreen School; former instructor at Nicholls State University and a 1994 graduate of NSU; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald Wayne Boyne

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died April 28, 2005
• private memorial service held for the family Wednesday
• survived by his sons, Donald Wayne "Duke" Boyne II of Little Rock, Ark., and Christopher Patrick Boyne of New Orleans; mother, Dorothy LeBeouf Boyne of Houma; and sister, Linda Boyne Accola of New Bern, N. C.
• preceded in death by his father, Bert Boyne
• professional photographer and served in the U. S. Army

Lucy Marie Abercrombie Burcalow

• age 81, a native of Norman, Ark., former resident of Kilgore, Texas, and Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died May 1, 2005
• private memorial service held in Kilgore at a later date
• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, David and Memory Burcalow of Greenfield, N. Y., and U. S. Army Lt. Col. James M. Burcalow, retired, of Platte City, Mo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jimmy Goudeau of Baton Rouge, Elizabeth and Chris Winker of Birmingham, Ala., Katherine Burcalow and Craig Flentke of Austin, Texas, Rosemary and John Vegas of Houston, and Raynelle and Phillip Lanier of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Allison Winkler, Robbie Winkler, Kelly Goudeau, Thomas Lanier, and Elizabeth Burcalow
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and John Abercrombie; sisters, Josephine Friend and Ellabeth Abercrombie; brothers, John Abercrombie, Jr., Glenn Abercrombie, and Riley Abercrombie; and granddaughter, Claire Renee Goudeau
• loved her children and grandchildren dearly; devoted sports fan of the Houston Astros, LSU Tigers, Nicholls State Colonels, New Orleans Saints and most every other seasonal sport
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

T’Mea ‘Laweepe’ Caldwell

• age 13, a native of Orange, Calif., and resident of Belle Rose, died April 26, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Wednesday at Caanon Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Nicole Starks of Belle Rose and Wilbert Caldwell Jr. of Thibodaux; stepfather, Michael Starks of Belle Rose; sisters, Charee Gutierrez of Bertrandville and Myesha Starks of Belle Rose; brother, Wilbert Caldwell III of Bertrandville; maternal grandfather, Junius Patterson of Bertrandville; paternal grandparents, Louise Bolden and Wilbert Caldwell Sr. of Thibodaux; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Leona Patterson; maternal great-grandmother, Leona Anthony; and paternal great-grandmother, Dallas Harris
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Alice Theriot Champagne

• age 87, native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:35 p.m. April 30, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her brother, Vorhise Theriot; sister, Ella Mae Slicho
• preceded in death by her husband, Septime "Buck" Champagne; parents, Wilson and Graciense Robichaux Theriot; brothers, Wilson Jr., Loveless, George and F. C. Theriot; sisters, Ida Grace Theriot and Annie Theriot
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Ashlé Len ‘Po Tay Ta’ Crochet

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 8:30 a.m. April 30, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday and Thursday at at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Bernun Crochet of Schriever; mother, Ann Sanchez of Milledgeville, Ga.; brother, Lanc Markel Crochet of Schriever; half sisters, Nicole Lynn Crochet of Schriever, Courtney René Sanchez, Brittney Michelle Sanchez of Milledgeville; paternal grandparents, Juanita and Jimmy Crochet of Schriever; paternal grandmother, Linda Guidry of Houma; godparents, Burnie Crochet and Berna Dee Pitre; uncles and aunts, Edward Guidry Jr. of Houma, Thomas Guidry of Labadieville and Linda Marie Moore of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward Guidry Sr.
• student at H. L. Bourgeois High School; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Raymond J. Kearney

• age 64, a native of Queens, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 4:42 a.m. May 1, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Helen Pinel Kearney; son, Walter Dufrene III; daughters, Margaret D. Irving and Juanita Dufrene; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. and Mary Fitzpatrick Kearney; and son, David Dufrene
• Samart Funeral Home

Stanley James Kraemer

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died April 30, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Breaux Kramer of Houma; daughters, Sherrie Kraemer Lockner of Chalmette, Kimberly Kraemer Klein of St. Bernard; brothers, Howard Kraemer Sr. of Kenner, W. John Kraemer Sr. of Houma, Gene Joseph Kraemer of Bayou Black and Steven Adam Kraemer of Raceland; sisters, Vesta Perkins, Rosalie Day of Thibodaux, Lorraine Ledet of Houma, Mary Dean Kraemer and Cynthia K. Bernucho of Raceland; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Aurelien Sr. and Helena Bourg Kraemer; brother, Aurelien Kramer Jr.
• U. S. Army veteran and ran an Army Reserve unit; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Billie Jean Lamagna

• age 87, a native of Texas and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:35 a.m. May 1, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by her brothers, Jim and Bufford Nicholas; sister, Joyce Burton
• preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Louis Lamagna; parents, Ben and Haddie Belle Smith Crab; brother, J.L. Nicholas; and sister, Margie Story
• Samart Funeral Home

Peter Skinner

• age 74, a native of Trinidad and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:58 p.m. April 28, 2005
• religious service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Rachel Adams Skinner; daughters, Laurie Jane Yolland, Mona Lisa Blades and Sophia Frances Lundberg; brother, Johnny Skinner; sister, Frances Llanos; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sweyne and Florence DeGannes Skinner
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MAY 4, 2005

Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Simmons Cline

• age 55, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:18 a.m. April 30, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; memorial service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Rose Signorelli Simmons Landry of Thibodaux; brother, Nelson T. Simmons of Palm Springs, Calif.; sister, Connie Simmons Thornton of Napoleonville; brother-in-law, V. Ray Thornton III of Napoleonville; niece, Jessica L. Thornton of New Orleans; nephew and godchild, Jeremy M. Thornton of Starkville, Miss.; and godchild, April Hernandez of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her father, Clyde J. Simmons; stepfather, Ambroise H. Landry; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Simmons Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Signorelli
• upon completion of her education she moved to Baton Rouge; spent 27 years there; employed for 26 years by the Louisiana Department of Health and Human Resources, Department of Social Services, Division of Budget and Planning; after retirement, moved to Winston Salem, N. C., where she lived for six years
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ashlé Len ‘Po Tay Ta’ Crochet

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Bernun Crochet of Schriever; her mother, Ann Sanchez of Milledgeville, Ga., one brother, Lanc Markel Crochet of Schriever; three half-sisters, Nicole Lynn Crochet of Schriever, Courtney Rene’ Sanchez and Brittney Michelle Sanchez of Milledgeville; her paternal grandparents, Juanita and Jimmy Crochet of Schriever; her paternal grandmother, Linda Guidry of Houma; her uncle and aunt and godparents, Burnie Crochet and Berna Dee Pitre; and her uncles and aunts, Edward Guidry Jr. of Houma, Thomas Guidry of Labadieville and Linda Marie Moore of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Irvin Sanchez; and her step-grandfather, Edward Guidry Sr.
• student at H. L. Bourgeois High School and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kurt M. Cunningham

• age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his father and stepmother, Richard and Carole Toups Cunningham; his mother, Cindy Collins; three brothers, Richard Jr., Scotty and Christopher J. Cunningham; stepbrother, Alvin Dupre Jr.; four sisters, Skye, Jo’Elle, Jessika and Samantha Cunningham
• Christian
• Samart Funeral Home

Irving ‘Rufus’ Pierce

• age 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Loraine Martin Pierce; sons, Steve Pierce and wife, Roxanne, and Mark Pierce and wife, Jody; daughter, Anita Pierce Dozar and husband, Rocky; sisters, Verna Bergeron, Emelda Galjour and Marion Randolph; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. Pierce and Celishc Savoie Pierce; one son, Philip Paul Pierce; two brothers, Francis and Norman Pierce; and three sisters, Isabel Bouvier, Norma LeBlanc and Alice Broussard
• served in the U. S. Air Force for 11 years and was a lifetime member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538 in Larose; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Peter Skinner

• age 74, a native of Trinidad and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:58 p.m. April 28, 2005
• religious service was held Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Rachel Adams Skinner; daughters, Laurie Jane Yolland, Mona Lisa Blades, Sophia Frances Lundberg and Elizabeth Noelle Skinner; brother, Johnny Skinner; sister, Frances Llanos; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sweyne and Florence DeGannes Skinner
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Kenneth ‘Q-Ball’ Traigle

• age 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Thibodaux Traigle; mother, Bertha Kern Traigle; brothers, Raoul, Adam, Gerald, Louis, Robert, Ricky and Richard Traigle; and sister, Margaret Sanders
• preceded in death by his father, Adam Leo Traigle; brothers, Carol, Wayne and Michael Traigle; and sister, Judy Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MAY 5, 2005

Agnes Zeringue Aupied

• age 100, a resident of Marerro, died May 3, 2005
• visitation Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mabel Aupied and Robert M. Galiano; grandchildren, Cynthia G. Breaux, Marci G. Miller, Patricia G. Gordon, Robert M. Galiano Jr., Gilbert C. Galiano and Gloria G. Terrase; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Aupied; parents, Paulin and Josephine Braud Zeringue; and nine brothers and sisters
• Mothe Funeral Home

Florence Estelle ‘Titter’ Bernard Bright

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:50 a.m. May 4, 2005
• visitation Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Jimmie Robinson, Laura and William Kopal; brothers, Bollie, Robert, Jules, Wallace Jr. and Arthur Bernard; grandchildren, Jennifer and Bo Poche, Margaret Robinson, Erin and Emily Kopal
• preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Estelle Roland Bernard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph B. Landry

• age 84, a native of Morganza and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. May 3, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories in Metairie
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Grilletta Landry; sons, Michael and Zachary Landry; brother, Philip Landry Jr.; sisters, Lucy Mae Alleman, Lena Roshto, Anna Lee Durocher, Mary Landry and Pauline Johnson
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Irma Landry; and daughter, Rachael Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wildred LeBlanc Robichaux

• age 85, a native and resident of Larose, died May 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church
• survived by her husband, T. J. "Lou" Robichaux; sons, Thomas Jr., John and Paul; daughters, Cathleen Smith and Ruth Falgout; sons-in-law, Louis Smith Jr. and Ted Falgout; daughters-in-law, Suzanne L. Robichaux, Sherry D. Robichaux and Jerri M. Robichaux; grandchildren, Nicole Williams, Michelle Melancon, Joe Robichaux, Ann Robichaux, Mike Falgout, Mark Falgout, Sam and Ben Robichaux; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Rene P. LeBlanc and Rowena Claudet
• preceded in death by her parents, Rene J. LeBlanc and Avelias R. LeBlanc; and siblings, Wade LeBlanc, Daisy Fanguy, Gladys Sampey and Mildred Allemand
• graduated from Larose High School and obtained her teaching credentials from Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches in 1939; at the age of 63, she achieved her goal of obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University; taught elementary school in Galliano and Larose and later at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose and was a member of the church’s Ladies Altar Society; dedicated member of the society and regularly helped to clean the church on weekends.; sewed several hundred baptismal bibs which were given to children baptized at Holy Rosary; parish correspondent for the Bayou Catholic for many years; in 1987, she received the Bishop’s Medal for her faithful service to the church; also a charter member of the Bayou Civic Club and inspired her family to dedicate their efforts to success of that organization; remembered as a devout Christian, an educator, a wonderful mother and wife, and a dedicated citizen of the community; enjoyed family gatherings, crafts, quilting and travel with her husband and friends
• Samart Funeral Home

Ranson Joseph Vedros

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Mathews, died at 1:25 a.m. May 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at St. Hilary Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Beulah Bergeron Vedros; sons, Daniel and Rene Vedros; daughters, Cheryl Adams, Denise Folse and Lisa Dufrene; a brother, Alvin Vedros; sisters, Louise Foret, Alice Carlos and Nelma Naquin; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Evalina Pierce Vedros; and a sister, Doris Vedros
• parishioner of St. Hilary
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MAY 6, 2005

Dola Mae Pertuit Gaudet

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, died Monday, May 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial held at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest "Johnny" Gaudet; sons Kenneth and wife, Juanita, of Independence and Donald Gaudet and wife, Trudy, of Metairie; daughter Geralyn Ryan and husband, Brad, of Richardson, Texas; brother Lloyn Pertuit of Folsom; sister Catherine Punch of Lockport; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents John Pertuit Sr. and Laura Martin Pertuit; and brothers John Pertuit Jr. and Samuel Pertuit
• Falgout Funeral Homes Inc. of Raceland

Anna Mae Converse E. S. Harper

• age 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, April 30, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and Saturday at Shakana Glory Full Gospel Church at 2151 La. 70 in Donaldsonville; religious services conducted beginning Saturday by the Rev. Ronald Harbin; burial at Bright Morning Star Baptist Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her mother, Velma Converse of Napoleonville; husband, Lester Harper Jr. of New Orleans; sisters Audrey Thomas of Houma, Gaynell Rodrigue of Donaldsonville, Gail Marie Converse of Baton Rouge, and Rose C. Bell, Shirley Ann and Josie Converse of Napoleonville; brothers Raymond and Roland Converse of Napoleonville and Jimmie Converse of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren; five godchildren; one aunt and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her father, James Converse; and sister Brenda Converse
• former high school teachers, she was a member of the American Legion Post 585 and a former E-6 in the National Guard. Her hobby was fishing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Alcide John Hebert Sr.

• age 90, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; liturgy of the word celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel; burial followed at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Thelma Marie Deroche Hebert of Houma; sons Kirby Hebert, Eugene Hebert and Alcide Hebert Jr.; daughters Evelyn Trahan, Earline Adams, Carolyn Theriot, Gail Trahan and Mary Parker; brothers Caliste Hebert and Alta Hebert; sister Estellina Hebert Delatte; 28 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Alcee Hebert and Belle Mahler Hebert; grandchild Eliska Trahan; brothers Willis "Bill" Hebert, Leonard Hebert, Exo Hebert, Huey Hebert and Wilburt Hebert; and sisters Emily Hebert Hunter and Adeline Hebert Fanguy
• retired self-employed trapper and fur buyer; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albina Cecile ‘Bonnie’ Hotard Talley

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church
• survived by her son, C.E. "Buddy" Talley of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Talley; parents Authur O. Hotard and Elise Labit Hotard; brothers Arthur R. Hotard, Isaac Hotard, Narie Hotard and Clifford Hotard; sisters Isabel Waller, Cora Shepherd, Adrienne Savoie, Ledie Clouatre, Lucretia "Kate" Gros, Justillia Hebert and Fannie Sills
• retired directory assistance operator with South Central Bell and was a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Beatrice ‘Bee’ Toups

• age 84, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, followed by burial at Holy Rosary cemetery
• survived by her sons Robert Toups, Merlin A. Toups and Warren Toups; daughters Cecile Dupre; sisters Gloria Fanguy, Cecile Breaux and Dorothy Leonard; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Toups Jr.; parents Adam and Mable Breaux; son Marvin Toups; daughter Mary Ann Cuneo; brothers Arthur, Eddie and A. T. Breaux; and sisters Josephine Hebert, Lucille "Zip" Theriot and Irene Bonvillain
• parishioner of Holy Rosary and a member of Shady Oaks Senior Citizens Club
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 7, 2005

Albina Cecile ‘Bonnie’ Hotard Talley

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church
• survived by one son, C. E. "Buddy" Talley of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Juanita Talley of Channelview, Texas; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Talley; her parents, Authur O. Hotard and Elise Labit Hotard; four brothers, Arthur R., Issac, Narie and Clifford Hotard; and seven sisters, Isabel Waller, Cora Shepherd, Adrienne Savoie, Ledie Clouatre, Lucretia "Kate" Gros, Justillia Hebert and Fannie Sills
• retired directory assistant operator with South Central Bell and was a member of Telephone Company Pioneers; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Edgar ‘Brud’ Windwehen

• age 68, a native of Gonzales, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation and service times were pending at Seydler Funeral Home in Gonzales
• survived by his former wife, Gail Bonvillain; four sons, Perry Sr., David, Jimmy and Shane Windwehen; two daughters, Bridget Bergeron and Lisa Windwehen; one brother, Max Windwehen Jr.; one sister, Murlene Suitt; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Max and Jewell Windwehen
• owner of B. W. I., Inc. of Houma and Lafourche Repair Service of Raceland

 

MAY 8, 2005

no entries were posted

 

MAY 9, 2005

Donald Joseph Bergeron Sr.

• age 76, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 10:09 a.m. May 7, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Virginia Lirette Bergeron of Houma; son, Donald Bergeron Jr. of Houma; daughters, Stephanie B. Breaux of Houma and Melanie B. Clark of Lafayette; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester Bergeron Sr. and Nettie Bergeron; brothers, Lester, Raymond and Henry Bergeron; and sisters, Lydia LeCompte, Eula Mae Blanchard and Hazel Bonvillain
• retired leadersman for J. Ray McDermott for 36 years; enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Merlin Anthony ‘Tom’ Dover

• age 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:04 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005
• prayer service today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Barbara T. Dover of Houma; sons, Bobby Phillips, Tommy Dover of Houma and Terry Dover of Morgan City; daughters, Jeanne Dover and Tammy Guidry of Houma; brother, L. J. Dover of Houma; sister, Eva Cenac of Montegut; seven grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Dover and Eunice T. Dover; and sister, Iris Huff
• retired manager for Dresser Atlas in 1979 and Dover Grocery Store; U. S. Air Force veteran and member of Masonic Lodge No. 267 and the Shriner Clown Club; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Odit ‘Dee’ McElroy Gautreaux

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died May 7, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary Church, with burial in the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Roland Jr., Gene, Glenn and Jude Gautreaux; daughters, Virginia Landry, Agnes Puebla, Kathy Landry, Susan Wunstell, and Diane Gordon; brothers, Earl and Felix McElroy; 35 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Paul Gautreaux Sr.; parents, Victor and Ophelia Bonvillian McElroy, an infant son; brothers, Carson and Victor "V. J." McElroy; and sister, Ruby LeBoeuf
• parishioner of St. Mary and St. Anthony Church of Bayou Black

Thomas Joseph ‘Bimbo’ Moore

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m., May 7, 2005
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Carroll Guercio of Houma, Stanwood Moore Jr. of Thibodaux, Johnny Moore and Gene Moore of Gray; and sisters, Judy Marcel of Tullahoma, Tenn., Eve Moore of Gray, Cindy Richard and Mary St. John of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanwood Moore Sr. and Azelie Naquin Moore
• self-employed floor installer
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beatrice Hebert Pitre

• age 92, a native of Galliano and resident of New Orleans, died at 12:01 a.m. May 7, 2005
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughter, Enesia Pitre Cabirac; brother, Onezipe Hebert Jr.; sisters, Alzina Pitre and Delphine Hebert; half-sisters, Enesia Lejeune and Emelda Lafont; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her former husband, Maxime Pitre; parents, Onezipe Sr. and Enesia Smith Hebert; son, Clifford Pitre; brothers, Bert and Sandras Hebert; half-brothers, Roy and Lipton Hebert; sister, Edelia Guidry; and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Emile ‘P. P.’ Rousse

• age 83, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, died May 8, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Rose Mary Plaisance Rousse; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Linda Rousse, Gary and Janet Rousse; foster son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Stacy Thibodeaux; granddaughters, Stacy Lorraine and Amber Thibodeaux; and great-grandchildren, Brayah and Bailey Lorraine
• preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Jolina Lombas Rousse; brothers, Blanchard, Webb and Marandon Rousse; sisters, Rosa Rousse Bourg and Olympe Rousse Chauvin
• enjoyed fishing and harvesting oysters
• Samart Funeral Home

Alivia Serigny

• infant, died at 5:35 a.m. May 4, 2005
• private graveside service by the Rev. Dean Danos was held Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Mausoleum
• survived by her parents, Chaney and Ashley Serigny; brother, Cullen Anthony Serigny; grandparents, Chauncey and Faith Serigny and Danny and Margie Dufrene; great-grandparents, Lara Pitre, Estelle Williams, Audrey Felarise and Jake Barrios; godmother, Raynee Raymond, godfather, Danny Barrios; aunts, Dana Bourgeois, Emma Dufrene and Kimberly Barrios; uncles, Chauncey Serigny, Dennis Dufrene, Andre’ Raymond and Brent Bourgeois; and cousin, Brena Claire Bourgeois
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Richard "Red" Williams Sr., Virgie Faucheaux Whipple, Unice Serigny, Norman Joseph Faucheaux and Joseph Simon; step-great-grandfather, Norman Felarise; and great-uncle, Raymond Williams Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jimmie Toloudis Sr.

• age 72, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died May 7, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie Jr. and Marge Toloudis, Jerome "Kip" and Wendy Toloudis, Scott and Anne Toloudis and Todd and Cindy Toloudis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome and Betsy Toloudis of Kingwood, Texas, Gus and Rena Toloudis of Beaumont, Nick and Jacki Toloudis of Victoria Texas; sister, Stratia Bordes of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Heidi, Erin, Amy, Dustin, Kristen, Emily, Travis and Ken
• preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Thelma Toloudis; brother, Kemo Toloudis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• veteran of the Korean War and a member of the VFW
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MAY 10, 2005

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Babin Duplantis

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. May 9, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Steven and Jeff Duplantis; daughter, Karen Stewart of Montegut; brother, Richard Babin of Wyoming; sister, Jeanne Malbrough of Houma; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Joseph Duplantis; parents, Wilbert Joseph Babin and Odette Babin Babin; and brother, Freddie Babin
• retired seamstress; attended First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cameron Michael Liner

• age 14 months, a native and resident of Houma, died May 7, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Candi Liner; grandparents, Dora Liner and Randall Sapia Sr.; and twin brother, Devin Liner
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Bessie and Carol Sapia Sr.; and great-great-grandmother, Ruby LeBoeuf
• Samart Funeral Home

Ernest ‘Wine’ Narcisse

• age 63, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3 a.m. May 9, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Gladys Gros Narcisse of Vacherie; wife, Elnoria Jessie Narcisse of Vacheire; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Denise Narcisse of Vacherie, Barry and Roxie Narcisse of Thibodaux; sisters, Mercedes Clarke and Mildred Armour of Vacherie; brothers, Morrison and Paul Narcisse of Vacherie and James Narcisse of Westwego; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Narcisse
• member of Good Children Benevolent Society and enjoyed cooking
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mary Jean Epp Rome

• age 76, a native of Lincoln, Neb., and resident of Burleson, Texas, died May 7, 2005
• religious service was held today at Cana Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie Wednesday
• survived by her daughter, Reta Ann Brooks of Fort Worth; Steve Peacock of Houston; brothers, George Epp and Harold Epp of Walters, Okla.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Desler Rome
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Pamela Duplantis Savoy

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:06 p.m. May 9, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Thursday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Savoy III of Houma; mother, Pearl Boyne Duplantis of Houma; father, Louis Duplantis of Thibodaux; son, Charles Savoy IV of Houma; and brother, James Duplantis of Marietta, Ga.
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jimmie Toloudis Sr.

• age 72, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died May 7, 2005
• religious service was held today at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie Jr. and Marga Toloudis, Jerome "Kip" and Wendy Toloudis, Scott and Anne Toloudis and Todd and Cindy Toloudis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome and Betsy Toloudis of Kingwood, Texas, Gus and Rena Toloudis of Beaumont, Nick and Jacki Toloudis of Victoria Texas; sister, Stratia Bordes of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Heidi, Erin, Amy, Dustin, Kristen, Emily, Travis and Ken; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Thelma Toloudis; brother, Kemo Toloudis
• veteran of the Korean War and a member of the VFW
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MAY 11, 2005

Corey David Boudreaux

• age 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 7, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, John and Geraldine Hebert Boudreaux; nephews, Jarryd and Joshua Boudreaux; niece, Cody Percle; siblings and their spouses, Donald "Spike" and Gwenn Boudreaux, Toby Boudreaux and partner Stacey Thibodaux, Glynn and Judy Percle, Chris and Cindy Darden and Lisa Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew "Lucky" and Lydia Hebert and Paul and Margaret Boudreaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Jim Ford

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died May 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at Baker Funeral Home in Baker, with religious services Friday; burial Friday in the Port Hudson Veterans’ Cemetery in Port Hudson
• survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Audrey Gautreaux Ford; sons, Richard A. Ford and Thomas J. Ford and his wife Pearly, all of Baton Rouge; grandson, Christopher Ford and wife Becky; granddaughters, Amanda Ellis and husband John, Mindy Ford and Madeline Ford; great grandchildren, Christopher, Jr. and Holly Ford, Cole, Connor and Carson Ellis; sisters, Myrtle Tastet, Ada Colonge, Mary Ann Vanacor, all of Des Allemands, Marion Blanchard of Bridge City and Catherine Barrios of Raceland; and brothers, Bill Ford of Houma, and Richard Ford of Bridge City
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Lydia Bergeron Ford; sister, Shirley Ford; and brothers, William, Jr., Earl, Patrick, Paul, and Douglas Ford; grandsons, Alexander and Blake Ford
• technical sergeant in the U. S. Army in WWII; a DAV, a recipient of the Purple Heart from the Battle of the Bulge and a bronze leader of the Commanders’ Club; retired member of Local 198, member of the VFW, Mason 32nd Degree and a shriner; loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, avid LSU fan, animal lover

Douglas Granier

• age 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at noon May 9, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Anne Granier; mother, Anna Ordoyne Granier Roberson; daughters, Jane Elizabeth and Sara Catherine Granier; brother, Larry Joseph Granier; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Douglas Granier
• preceded in death by his father, Theodore Granier
• retired school principal with the Lafourche Parish School Board; returned to the service of education in Assumption and Lafourche Parish; his intelligence and love of children, peppered by his keen and caustic wit, combined to make him a devoted and loving father, a memorable teacher, a helpful and available neighbor and a cherished friend
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gladys Foret Gros

• age 81, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:35 a.m. May 10, 2005
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert C. Gros; sons, Rudy J. Gros, Clayton C. Gros and his friend, Jill Thibodaux; sister, Thelma Boudreaux; and grandchildren, Bradley, Kristi and Terri Gros and Elizabeth Grathouse
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Foret and Estelle Richard Foret; brothers, Albert "Toe Toe," Adley "Beb," Junius "Joe" and Jules Foret; and sisters, Lucille Foret; and an infant sister
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Menard J. Hymel Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Schriever, died May 9, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Naquin Hymel; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Connie Hymel, Menard "Brother" Jr. and Nora Hymel; daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Bobby Hebert, Julie and Allen Gros, Penny Hymel Utz, Kelli and Michael Stegall, Holly and Joey Westerman; sister, Lucy Zeringue; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Bertha Perkins Himel; brother, Ernest Hymel; sisters, Julia Chiasson, Harriet Benoit, Irene Thibodaux, Ruby Guedry, Hazel Falcon, Kate Himel, Terry Zeringue and Doris Villnerve; and grandchildren, Casie Hebert and Anita Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Shirley Lee Mathieu

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died May 8, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Darrell Mathieu of Raceland; daughters, Denise Washington, Bernadette Perio and husband Joseph Perio III, and Michelle Mathieu all of Raceland, and Deanna Polly and Darrelyn Mathieu of Tampa Bay, Florida; sons, Melvin Washington of New Orleans, Ronald Washington of Thibodaux, Darryl Washington and Darrel Brown Mathieu of Raceland; brothers, Horace Lee of Baton Rouge, and Morris Lee, and Harold Lee of New Orleans; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Gracie Lee; sons, Darren Mathieu, and Donald Lee Washington; daughter, Carroll Washington; grandson, Brad Shelby, and great granddaughter, Leonjanae Poindexter
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on Usher Board No. 1; hobbies included sewing and listening to Gospel Music
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Geralda Reddy

• age 94, a native of Bowie and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7 a.m. May 10, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and buried with graveside services Thursday at Green Oaks Memorial Cemetery in Baton Rouge
• survived by her son, Grady Rushing Jr.; grandchildren, Ginger Rushing, Robin R. Oncale Grady Rushing III and Amy R. Hebert; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her sisters, Hiawatha R. Dorris, Cathering R. Dorris and Amy R. Rushing
• he was a graduate of Soule College of New Orleans with a business degree; retired owner and operator of Napoleonville Lumber company for 71 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MAY 12, 2005

LeRoy Joseph Belanger Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:54 p.m. May 10, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frances Valure Belanger of Houma; son, LeRoy J. Belanger Jr. of Houma; daughters, Mary B. Bourg of Houma, Christine B. Latshaw of Natalbany, and Katherine B. Pepper of Schriever; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Josephine Cenac Belanger; sister, Velma B. LeBoeuf
• retired police officer who served 20 years with the Houma Police Department; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Police; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence Ernest Bouvier

• age 82, a native and resident of Larose, died May 11, 2005
• graveside service held Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his daughter, Josephine Naquin; grandchildren, Keith, Kent and David Bouvier and Earl Moran
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Thibodaux Bouvier; parents, Emile and Agnes Richoux Bouvier; brother, Emile Bouvier Jr.; sisters, Leoncia Trahan, Sister Mary Monica Bouvier, Eula Delhaye and Doris Aderman
• U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Peter John Cheramie

• age 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 11 p.m. May 10, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gail Hebert Cheramie; father, Joseph Cheramie; daughters, Brandy Marie Cheramie Dufrene and Teagan Alexandria Cheramie; brothers, David, Rodney and Andrew Cheramie; sisters, Ramona Kirby and Alice Lee; and grandchild, Alexander Dufrene
• preceded in death by his parents, Earline Foret Cheramie; grandparents, Theophile and Louise Cheramie, Anatole and Alice Foret
• astronomer, an avid book reader, a photographer, community volunteer, selfless caregiver and carpenter. He loved knowledge and was a master tinkerer
• Samart Funeral Home

Francis Junius Fazzio Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. May 11, 2005
• visitation Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Savoie Fazzio of Houma; sons and daughters-in-law, Francis Junius "Snookie" Jr. and Bonnie Duet Fazzio, Barry John and Peggy Portero Fazzio; brothers, and sisters-in-law, Vincent Fazzio, Anthony and Aline Fazzio, Joe and Jennie Fazzio and Roy Fazzio; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Fazzio Eschete and Walter Eschete; grandchildren, John Francis Fazzio, Samantha Anne Fazzio, Benjamin Michael Fazzio and Kristy Lauren Fazzio
• preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Sandi Fazzio; brothers, Carlo, Johnny and Ray Fazzio
• retired truck driver; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paula Ann Gisclair

• age 59, a native of Galliano and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 p.m. May 9, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her brother, Eddie Gisclair Jr.; and sister, Gerry G. Hebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Gisclair Sr. and Victoria Chouest Gisclair; brother, Wade Gisclair
• member of Marion Services; retired Nicholls State University librarian
• Samart Funeral Home

Edward ‘Touptee’ Talbot

• age 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died May 10, 2005
• visitation today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Hebert Talbot; daughter, Jane Talbot Templet; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Ondine Talbot; brothers, Caddie, Junior, Ivy, Willie, Lawrence, Felix and Lee Talbot; sisters, Louise Talbot Boudreaux and Alice Talbot Blanchard
• member of American Legion and was a World War II veteran; sugarcane farmer
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Robert F. Tastet

• age 90, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3 p.m. May 10, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Roy Tastet; daughter, Rosemary Tastet Plaisance; brother, Joseph Tastet; sister, Lucille Autin; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Mae Curole Tastet; second wife, Josephine Rogers Tastet; parents, Felicien and Uranie S. Tastet; son, Roland Tastet Sr.; brothers, Albert, Louis and Edmond Tastet; sisters, Helen Vedros and Inez Hotard
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Leon ‘Hutson’ Watkins

• age 54, a native of Houma and resident of Avondale, died at 2 p.m. May 4, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Crescent Farm
• survived by his sons, Wesley Gardner and Dearron Washington; daughters, Kokemore and Kashawn Johnson, Sabrina and Leonkia Washington and Kenyata Duncan; brother, Lionel Vallian; sisters, Rosalyn Charlynn, Talisha, Wakeyna Woods, Vanessa Johnson, Rosemary Nixon, Brenda Villian, Leola Reno, Mary Jasper and Rita Brown; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Watkins and Vivian Woods; brother, Henry Watkins; and a sister
• Baptist; hobbies were repairing electronics and fishing

Gayle Kleinpeter Zernott

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 p.m. May 11, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Kim Zernott Barba; and sister, Lynne Kleinpeter-Siegel
• preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Hugh Zernott Jr.; and parents, Ewell "Booster" and Merline Boudreaux Kleinpeter
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MAY 13, 2005

Melba Fair Bougere

• age 60, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, died May 9, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her devoted friend, Richard Daggs; daughters, Paulette McBride and Charlene Nelson of Labadieville, Annette Brown of Gonzales; sons, Wayne Bougere of Plattenville and Freddie Bougere of Gibson; fosterson, Ricky Fair; five sisters; two brothers, 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Bougere Jr.; parents, Hillary Fair Sr. and Irene Fair; a sister; and a brother
• member of Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Davis Antoine LeBoeuf

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. May 12, 2005
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Holy Family Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Marie Chauvin LeBoeuf; sons, Ronald, Kenneth, Rodney and Bobby Savoie; daughter, Cynthia LeBouef; sister, Mildred Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Bernice Dupre LeBoeuf; brothers, Nolan and Joseph LeBoeuf; and great-grandson, James "Dewey" Pierron
• member of KC Council 7722, the VFW Post in Dulac, Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and a past Grand Knight
• Falgout Funeral Home

Freddie Dwight Reno

• age 78, a native of Gibsland and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. May 11, 2005
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; a masonic service held Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his son, Freddie Reno Jr. of Raleigh, N.C.; daughter, Gwen Cruse of Houma; brother, Blanchard Reno of Monroe; sister, Shirley Osborne of Beaumont, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Holtzclaw Reno; parents, Floyd and Rose Mae Knight Reno; brothers, W. H. Reno, Millard "Buddy" Reno and Billy G. Reno; and sister, Marjorie Davis
• retired oilfield diesel mechanic with Zapata; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Aubert D. ‘Bert’ Talbot

• age 79, a resident of Napoleonville, died May 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Braud Talbot; sister, Catherine Talbot Maloney; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherryl Talbot and Bobby Simoneaux, Gayle Talbot and Wayne Boudreaux, Stacy Talbot and Jonathan Comeaux; son and daughter-in-law, Aubert D. Jr. and Sue Talbot; son-in-law, Michael Jerome Small; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death his by daughter, Bobbie Lee Talbot Small; father, Aubert L. Talbot; mother, Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; sisters, Lucille Talbot Foley, Betty Talbot Berniard, Josephine Talbot Carmouche, Jane Talbot Marks; and brothers, Tom and George Talbot
• graduated from high school in 1943 from Gulf Coast Military Academy; then joined the U.S. Army Air Force and was stationed on Guam; after leaving the service, he entered McNeese State College in 1947 he was elected president of the student body and graduated; after leaving McNeese, he attended LSU Law School and graduated in 1951; in 1955 his father died after serving for 36 years as district attorney of the 23rd judicial district; elected to the position and served for 36 years; the two men held the position for 66 consecutive years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Melanie P. Valdez

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 4:35 p.m. May 11, 2005
• religious service was held today at Christian Faith Fellowship Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her son, Joshua M. Valdez; daughter, Jessica Valdez Naquin; brother, Richard "Dickie" Picou; sisters, Frances P. Doucette, Marie Louise P. Fonseca and Lillian P. Theriot; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Isadore and Juliana Eschete Picou
• member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Dianne Lucille Whaley

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux, died at 4 a.m. May 12, 2005
• visitation May 21 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial mass celebrated May 21 at the church
• survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Richard C. and Barbara Brunet Whaley; nieces, Anna Theiss and Rebecca Whaley Radosta; great-nieces, Keila Theiss and Sophia Radosta; aunts, Elisa Naquin and Doris Mae Ledet; uncle, Francis Naquin; and many friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Clement Charles and Adele Naquin Whaley; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney J. Naquin; and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Whaley

Maude Davis Worley

• age 75, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died May 10, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Veronica Taylor of Marrero, Mary and Geraldine Worley, Peggy Alcee and Trenia Moton, all of Paincourtville, Melissa Tucker and Susie Dupaty of Napoleonville; sons, Leo Paul Worley of New Orleans, Michael, Terry, Kenneth, Udell and Johnny "Bobby" Worley, all of Paincourtville; stepchildren, Kenneth and Barbara Lacy of Donaldsonville; eight sisters, two brothers; 31 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Paul Worley Sr.; parents, Freddie and Eldonia Davis; two sisters; a brother and three grandchildren
• member of Cannon Baptist Church

 

MAY 14, 2005

Willie ‘Ray’ Bourge

• age 82, a native of Abbeville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation today and Sunday at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville; memorial service Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, with burial in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville
• survived by two sons, James Ray Bourge and Dr. Robert C. Bourge and wife, Cutessa Detraz of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Mary Odile Bourge of Abbeville; one brother, Numa J. Bourge Jr. and wife, Veda Allen, of Lufkin, Texas; two sisters, Gladys B. Mayers of Port Arthur, Texas, and Bernice B. Bourg of Houma; three grandchildren, Ryan Lee Bourge of Abbeville, Christain A. Bourge of Washington and Crystal B. Cochiara, of Lafayette; four great-grandchildren, Madeline Elise Bourge of Washington, Joel Victor, Jamie Odile and William Ray Cochiara of Lafayette; and his special friends, Bud and Dot Chauvin
• preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Broussard Bourge; his parents, Numa J. Bourge Sr. and Esperie Landry Escudier; one sister, Pearl Bourge Dubois; and a loving aunt, Lucetta Landry
• World War II veteran and worked for the Louisiana Department of Health for 25 years; member of the American Legion
• Vincent Funeral Home

Leonelle ‘Nan Sis’ Pourciau

• age 87, a resident of Raceland, died 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Paul Pourciau; one brother, Lawrence LeBlanc; one sister, Marie L. Champagne; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Pourciau; her parents, John and Rita Rodrigue LeBlanc; and one brother, Dr. John LeBlanc
• member of St. Mary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

 

MAY 15, 2005

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MAY 16, 2005

Vivian Edith Gaubert

• age 87, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:35 p.m. May 14, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her brothers, Carroll and Richard Gaubert; sisters, Mabel Gaubert, Alma Gaubert and Enid Gaubert Holibaugh
• preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Veronica Naquin Gaubert; brothers, Edward, Wallace, Sylvester "S. J.," Ernest "Sonny" and Raymond Gaubert; and sisters, Elise Gaubert Falgout, Earline Gaubert and Mildred Gaubert
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Odile D. Doucet

• age 80, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, died at 1:12 p.m. May 14, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her daughters, Drena G. Terrebonne, Glinda G. Guidry, Shelley Doucet Hebert and Gertie G. Cheramie; stepson, Dennis Doucet Sr.; brother, O. B. "Nit" Dufrene; sister, Louise D. Grabert; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Gisclair; second husband, Clarence Doucet; parents, Ulyesse and Augustine Hartman Dufrene; brothers, Gillis, Dennis and Sewell Dufrene; sisters, Eulcia "Cia" Cheramie, Justillia "Mim" Chiasson, Felicia "Bill" Dufren, Viola "Vie" Dominique and Clothile Dufrene
• Samart Funeral Home

Ralph F. Beslin Sr.

• age 90, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Thibodaux, died May 11, 2005
• memorial service held Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by his brother, DeBlanc Beslin of St. Martinville; sisters, Lillian B. Hebert of New Iberia and Marie B. Randall of Refugio, Texas; daughter, Anita Beslin Calagna of New Orleans; sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph Jr. and Anita Beslin of Canada, Michael Beslin of Baton Rouge and Scott Beslin of Thibodaux; son-in-law, A. J. Calagna Jr.; grandchildren, A. J. "Tony" III and wife Erin Calagna and Maria Elizabeth Calagna, all of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his parents, Mark Frederick and Emilie DeBlanc Beslin of St. Martinville; wife, Rose Bienvenu Beslin; brothers, Louis, Gus, Fred, H. F. and J. J.; and sisters, Emily, Leona, Philomene, Gladys and Olympe
• head usher at St. Martin deTours Catholic Church in St. Martinville for many years; received the Bishop’s Medal in 1991 for exemplary service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus; sold automobiles for Evangeline Auto Co. and later for Douet Motors in St. Martinville for more than 50 years; thoroughly enjoyed his work as a car salesman and truly loved interacting with people; patient of St. Joseph Hospice of Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Beatrice ‘Ms. Bee’ Richard Louviere

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 7:55 p.m. May 15, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Barry Louviere; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Louviere Sr.; parents, Medric Richard and Althea Guillot Richard; sons, Norman "N. J." Jr., Richard and Carey Louviere; brothers, Anthony, Abby, Percy, Thomas and Albon Richard
• homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chester Chaisson

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:55 p.m. May 13, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma, with burial at Grace Christian Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Lucille Thibodaux Chaisson; sons, Chris and Stuart Chaisson; daughters, Connie Chauvin, Rebecca Chaisson and Rachel Guzman; brothers, Lawrence, Jackson and Lester Chaisson; sister, Theresa Price; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Edna Dubois Chaisson; brother, Easton Chaisson; and sister, Eviola Cross
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 17, 2005

Nelta Rodrigue Kiser

• age 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. May 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald R. Kiser; sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon Joseph Granier Jr. and Jocelyn Granier; daughter and son-in-law, Tonia Marie Stockton and Gerald Stockton; sister, Nettie R. Webre; grandchildren, Brooke Granier and Slade Stockton; step-grandchildren, Malia Untermeyer, Zachary Untermeyer and Jeremy Casey
• preceded in death by his parents, Ludger and Armelise Rodrigue Rodrigue
• enjoyed fishing and gardening

Ronald Eugene ‘Ron’ Devine

• age 56, a native of Bloomington, Ill., and resident of Gray, died May 15, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Kay Mallicout Devine of Houma; sons, James Russel Devine and Joseph Eugene Devine; sisters, Elizabeth Corry of Arrowsmith, Ill and Mary J. Devine of Bloomington; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Marian Thompson Devine
• butcher at Rouses; an avid NASCAR fan and a lifelong fan of driver Bill Elliot; devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather; as a hobby, he enjoyed doing mechanic work on cars; member of Grace Bible Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nolan F. Chiasson

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 p.m. May 15, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Hilary Cemetery
• survived by his brother, Francis "Willie" Chiasson; sister, Joyce Chiasson Slayden; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Josephine Gros Chiasson Sr.; brother, Norman Chiasson Sr.; and sister, Theresa Rivet
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Craig Michael Callais

• age 21, a native and resident of Galliano, died May 15, 2005
• visitation was held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial was celebrated today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Michael and Linda Callais; grandparents, Ruby Callais, Mary and Welin LeBouef; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jace and Celeste Callais, Eddie and fiance Juliet Boudreaux; cousins, Joni and Ryan Callais; nephew, Bayden Michael Callais; uncles, Jon Callais, Raymond LeBouef and wife Annette LeBouef; godparents, Robin and Calvin Rousse
• Catholic; enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School
• Samart Funeral Home
• Clarice Aucoin Theriot
• age 70, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Cut Off, died at 1 p.m. May 16, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Arnold Theriot; sons, Joseph and Leslie Theriot; daughters, Lorene Theriot Billiot and Jacqueline Theriot Dupre; brothers, Joseph B. and Wilson J. Aucoin; sister, Mary Jane Wood; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Jean and Louisiana Higginbotham Aucoin; brothers, Leslie and Alan Aucoin; sisters, Taah Aucoin Mott and Alida Aucoin Courville
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles F. Kennedy

• age 80, a native of McGee, Miss., and resident of Gheens, died at 8:30 a.m. May 14, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Gheens Presbyterian Church in Gheens; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Epps Cemetery in Epps Thursday after a morning service
• survived by his sons, William and Charles "Terry" Kennedy; daughter, Jeanette Freeman; sister, Mamie McGlawn; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Owens Kennedy; parents, William Jefferson Kennedy and Janie Dukes Kennedy; brothers, Troy Kennedy and Hershel Craft; and sister, Cleo Parris
• Samart Funeral Home

Edna Navarre Fonseca

• age 68, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. May 16, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her stepsons, Clifton and David Fonseca Sr.; daughter, Ginger Babin; brother, Duroy Navarre; sisters, Anna Navarre, Janet Gilcrease, Betty Navarre and Victoria Grabert; a grandchild, six step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Fonseca; parents, Emile and Hilda Pontiff Navarre; brothers, Eudis and Junius Navarre; and sisters, Eula Pinel and Rose May Navarre
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Melinda Bergeron Benoit

• age 35, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died May 15, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Daigle Memorial Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband, Brad J. Benoit; parents, Gary and Emma Soudelier Bergeron; son, Cody Benoit; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melissa and Chad Thibodeaux, Monica and Malcolm Lagarde, Melanie and Joshua Pequeno; mother-in-law, Shirley Benoit; father-in-law, Clifton Benoit; brother-in-law, Bryan Benoit and wife, Kim; five nephews; and three nieces
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 18, 2005

Clarice Aucoin Theriot

• age 70, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Cut Off, died at 1 p.m. May 16, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Arnold Theriot; sons, Joseph and Leslie Theriot; daughters, Lorene Theriot Billiot and Jacqueline Theriot Dupre; brothers, Joseph B. and Wilson J. Aucoin; sister, Mary Jane Wood; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Jean and Louisiana Higginbotham Aucoin; brothers, Leslie and Alan Aucoin; sisters, Taah Aucoin Mott and Alida Aucoin Courville
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles ‘Plook’ Steib

• age 67, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:45 a.m. May 15, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Victoria Geason Steib; sons, Jerome and Gerald Sr. of New Orleans and Donavon Steib of Vacherie; daughters, Monica and Cristy Steib of Vacherie; mother, Lucille Dumas Steib; brothers, Joseph, John and Wilbert Steib of Vacherie; sisters, Audrey Steib of Vacherie, Rose and Joseph Long of Lutcher and Geneva and Maurice Perez of Harvey; seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clerville Steib Sr.; brothers, Clerville Jr. and Raymond Steib; and sister, Caroline Gautier
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Summers Picou

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 17, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Edwina Taylor Picou; sons, Reginald Patrick Picou, Ronald Summers Picou and Gregory Kevin Picou; daughter, Alice Mary Gilmore; stepchildren, Gwendolyn C. Mallet, Chester V. Christensen and Darlene C. Daigle; brothers, Raymond and Urban Picou; sister, Patricia Clement; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Patrick A. and Alice A. Lafort Picou; stepmother, Odyessa Navarre; brothers, Fernand and Patrick Picou
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Nelta Rodrigue Kiser

• age 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. May 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald R. Kiser; sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon Joseph Granier Jr. and Jocelyn Granier; daughter and son-in-law, Tonia Marie Stockton and Gerald Stockton; sister, Nettie R. Webre; grandchildren, Brooke Granier and Slade Stockton; step-grandchildren, Malia Untermeyer, Zachary Untermeyer and Jeremy Casey
• preceded in death by her parents, Ludger and Armelise Rodrigue Rodrigue
• enjoyed fishing and gardening

 

MAY 19, 2005

Dianne Lucille Whaley

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux, died at 4 a.m. May 12, 2005
• visitation May 21 at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial mass celebrated May 21 at the church
• survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Richard C. and Barbara Brunet Whaley; nieces, Anna Theiss and Rebecca Whaley Radosta; great-nieces, Keila Theiss and Sophia Radosta; aunts, Elise Naquin and Doris Mae Ledet; uncle, Francis S. Naquin; and many friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Clement Charles and Adele Naquin Whaley; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney J. Naquin; and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Whaley

Marietta ‘Mary’ Ludlow

• age 72, a native of Marshall County, Iowa and resident of Raceland, died at 8:55 a.m. May 18, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Michael "Mike" Jenkins; daughters, Jolen Pech, Deborah Itschner and Cheryl Lyons; brothers, Eugene, Howard and Lloyd Ludlow; sister, Clarice Alsbaugh; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Earl Ransom and Mildred Sumpter Ludlow; daughter, Michele Diane Jenkins; grandchildren, Corie Ann Robichaux and Brian Scott Fansler; and great-grandchildren, Mark Anthony LeBlanc Jr.
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lilly Bert Allemand Cunningham

• age 82, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. May 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward J. Cunningham of Houma; son, Michael Cunningham Sr.; duaghter, Barbara Jane Cunningham Lapeyrouse; brothers, Euma, Herbert, Norman and Ray Allemand; sister, Neolie Charpentier; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anidas Allemand Sr. and Valerie LeBlanc Allemand; brothers, Roland Sr., Anidas Jr. and Norris Allemand; and sister, Lorraine Bousegard
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Craig Michael Callais

• age 21, a native and resident of Galliano, died May 15, 2005
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Michael and Linda Callais; grandparents, Ruby Callais, Mary and Werlin LeBouef; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jace and Celeste Callais, Eddie and fiance Juliet Boudreaux; cousins, Joni and Ryan Callais; nephew, Hayden Michael Callais; uncles, Jon Callais, Raymond LeBouef and wife Annette LeBouef; godparents, Robin Callais and Calvin Rousse
• Catholic; enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a 2001 graduate of South Lafourche High School
• Samart Funeral Home

Barbara Jean Marie Dupre Thomas

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Dularge, died May 18, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Elmer W. Thomas of Bayou Dularge; sons, Michael Bergeron of Houma, Travis Thomas of Pittsboro N.C. and Troy Thomas of Houma; daughters, Mona Jackson of Bayou Dularge and Monica Jackson of Charlston, Miss.; stepson, David W. Thomas of Silverton, Ga.; stepdaughters, Glenda Van Gilder of Florida, Rebecca Thomas of Sparta, Tenn., Danita Jara and Betty Ware of Florida, brothers, Jackie Dupre of Thibodaux, Sidney Dupre and Gary Dupre of Waggaman; sister, Bobbie Chauvin of Bayou Dularge; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nine step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Dupre Sr. and Bernice Belanger Dupre; granddaughter, Crystal Danielle Jackson; sister, Joyce D. Billiot
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church and was a member of its ladies auxiliary
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 20, 2005

Mary Smith Thomas

• age 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died May 14, 2005
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the Church. Burial will be in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Walter Thomas of Raceland; sons and daughters-in-law, Garland and Veronica Thomas of Indian Head, Md., and Robert and Cassandra Smith of Dallas; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Audrey Thomas of Harvey, and Elvis and Melissia Thomas of Breaux Bridge; daughters, Zelda Price and Tekieta Thomas, both of Raceland; stepdaughters, Virginia Thomas of Dallas, and Dorothy and husband Donald Abraham of Houston; goddaughter, Lasheka Brown of Houma; Foster daughter, Meosha Criswell of Lafayette; brothers, Philip Smith of Kenner, and Monroe Smith of New Orleans; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosa Nell Smith of Lockport, Ola Brown, Audrey and Lawrence Jones, and Lenora and Melvin Smith of Raceland; Viola Rushing and Barbara and Nolan Alexander of Houston; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Leola Smith; and brother, Leroy Smith
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ida Mae Melancon Pearley

• age 76, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Belle Rose, died May 14, 2005 at her daughter’s home in New Orleans
• visitation Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Pearley; daughters, Jo Ann Pearley Simien of Shalimar, Fla., Peggy Pearley Fogan and Lois Pearley Ratcliff of New Orleans; sisters, Louise Matthews of Paincourtville and Venolia Robinson of New Orleans; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Fannie Melancon; and brothers, Oscar Lloyd and Cleveland Melancon
• retired teacher; member of St. Charles Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher and on the usher board
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ione B. Gros

• age 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:40 p.m. May 19, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Gail Benoit and Lorraine Naquin; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Gros; parents, George and Noemie Hebert Boudreaux; brothers, Morris, Paul, Emile, Adolph and Joseph Boudreaux; and sister, Corrine Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Nakia Prince Bernard

• age 19, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 May 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the church; burial at the St. Paul Baptist church cemetery in Schriever
• survived by her husband, Zawara L. Bernard of Houma; parents, Earlesy III and Sandra Prince of Thibodaux; son, Devin Z. Bernard of Houma; sister, Martika M. Prince of Thibodaux; grandparents, Earsley Prince Jr., of Gibson, and Geraldine Collins of Thibodaux
• member of Beacon Light Baptist Church; hobbies included shopping, watching movies, and playing video games; employed by Pizza Hut
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Irene E. Barrilleaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:40 a.m. May 19, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose: mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her son, Robert Thomas Barrilleaux; daughter, Sheila B. Griffin; brothers, Nolan, Daniel, Ernest, Gilbert and Israel Eschette Jr.; sisters, Annabelle Henry, Lorena Adams and Eloise Plaisance; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Barrilleaux; parents, Israel and Marie Comeaux Eschette; brothers, Murphy, Earl and Paul Eschette; and sister, Earline Richardelle
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed her grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MAY 21, 2005

Rufus Thomas Jr.

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Detroit, died Friday, May 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Izetta T. Thomas of Thibodaux; three daughters, Yolanda Brown, Felicia Lee and Anissa Thomas of Detroit; two stepdaughters, Patricia Carter and Sherry Darnell of Detroit; three sons, Awazi Lee, Cardeae Thomas and Pierre Payne, all of Detroit; one stepson, Don Berry of Detroit; four sisters, Richardean Washington, Martha T. Thomas and Linda A. Thomas of Thibodaux and Yvette T. Henderson of Arlington, Texas; three brothers, Lionel Adams Sr. and Martin Thomas, both of Thibodaux; and Leonard Thomas Sr. of Baton Rouge; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Rufus Thomas Sr.; two sisters, Delores Davis and Lois T. Jackson; one stepsister, Yvonne D. Stepter; and one stepbrother, James Thomas

Sterling George Callegan Sr.

• age 77, a native of LaPlace and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Juanita Fields Callegan of Houma; his former wife, Ouida Haydel Callegan of Houma; three sons, Wesley Callegan of Centerville, Sterling G. Callegan Jr. of Houma and Tyler Callegan and wife, Christine, of Mathews; six daughters, Julie C. Porche and husband, Terry, Leslie C. Gautreaux and husband, Jerry, Sally C. Breaux and husband, Mark, Lisa Callegan, Trina C. LeCompte and husand, Jeffery, and Stacy Callegan of Houma; one stepson, Tony Avet of Chauvin; one stepdaughter, Cindy Avet of Harahan; four brothers, Eugene J. Callegan of Slidell, Percy P. "Butch" Callegan Jr. of Birmingham, Alab., LeRay "Pete" Callegan of DeRidder and Harvey Callegan of Baton Rouge; one sister, Hazel "Sister" Roussel of Hester; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Paul Callegan and Hazel Alleman Callegan; one grandson, Brandon M. Callegan; and one brother, L. J. Callegan
• retired technician with United Gas Pipeline and owner of Sterling’s Exxon Service Station; member of the American Legion, Bayou State Gasoline Retailers Association and was executive director for 10 years; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of First Baptist Church of Houma

 

MAY 21, 2005

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MAY 23, 2005

Albert Adam Billiot

• age 96, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 2:25 a.m. May 22, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Manson, Maurice, Davis and Tilden Billiot; daughters, Edith Wainwright, Ann LeBlanc, Gloria Cheramie and Ollie Verdin; 30 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Oxcila Mary Billiot; parents, Isidore and Rosalie Dardar Billiot; son, Antione Billiot; daughter, Gladys Billiot; brothers, Frank, Edison and Wilson Billiot; stepbrother, Dudley Dardar; and sister, Synder Dardar
• enjoyed making castnets; self-employed fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Linton F. Callais

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 p.m. May 20, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Clothilde P. Callais; sons, Daniel, Raymond Sr. and David Callais; brothers, Clivington and Clinton Callais; sisters, Julia C. Vegas and Barbara C. Trahan; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Xavier Sr. and Viola E. Hingle Callais; brothers, Anderson Jr., Theophile and Lindy Callais; sisters, Trina C. Boudreaux and Earlia C. Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Elenora Chauvin Davis

• age 96, a native and resident of Lockport died at 7:40 a.m. May 20, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Mae C. LeCompte, Elise C. Allemand and Florence C. Gaubert
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy Davis; parents, Xavier Sr. and Mathilde Curole Chauvin; brothers, Elmo, Eckline, Claiborne Sr, and Xavier Chauvin Jr.; and sisters, Clothilda C. Arcement and Frances C. Ougel
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Blaine Michale Faslund

• age 12, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:30 p.m. May 28, 2005, in a tragic four-wheeler accident
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Brent Anthony Faslund; mother, Wynette Faslund Defelice; stepfather, Todd Defelice; sisters, Brittany and Brooke Faslund; stepbrother, Austin Defelice; grandparents, John and Joanne Faslund of Thibodaux, Irene L. Stevens of Schriever; and great-grandparents, Roy and Gerdie Delaune of Thibodaux; aunts, Dionne Faslund Smith of Baton Rouge, Susan S. Tisdale of the Amelia area, Yvette S. Lirette, Nadine S. Reid, Charisse S. Strother, all of Thibodaux and Schriever; uncles, Mark G. Stevens of Houston, Blair J. Stevens, Marty C. Stevens and Falan J. Stevens, all of Thibodaux and Schriever
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Gared J. "Steve" Stevens of Schriever; great-grandparents, Robert and Alice Stevens of Jeanerette, Ella Tate and Willis Labiche of Lydia, Clarence and Dolly Faslund of Thibodaux
• seventh-grade honor roll student at West Thibodaux Middle School where he was a member of the school band an was an exceptional role model to children and adults
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lillian Hebert Folse

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died May 22, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sister, Rita Autin
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Joseph Folse; parents, Justillien and Beulah Toups Hebert; brothers, Albert, Clifton and Nolan Hebert
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Clarence Joseph Hebert

• age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:50 p.m. May 20, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lora Cheramie Hebert; son, Jeff Hebert; daughters, Gail M. Hebert Cheramie and Sandra M. Hebert Stewart; brother, Alvin Hebert; sister, Alverta H. Cheramie; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Romanda Cheramie Hebert; parents, Early and Lucille Dufrene Hebert; son-in-law, Peter John Cheramie; brothers, Eroy and Surgis Hebert; and sister, Mary Ann H. Matherne
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; retired superintendent for North American Shipbuilders with 27 years experience
• Samart Funeral Home

Herrick Paul Ledet

• age 83, a native and resident of Galliano, died May 20, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Juanita Rita Rodrigue Ledet; daughter, Ella Ledet; brother, Raoul Ledet Jr.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by parents, Raoul Sr. and Ella Pierce Ledet; and a brother, Mervin Ledet Sr.
• parishioner of St. Jospeh Catholic Church and a veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jayce Laine Leroux

• age 3 months, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:28 p.m. May 21, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his mother, Amy Lynn Leroux; grandparents, John Leroux Jr. and Julie Levron Leroux; great-grandparents, Daniel P. Levron and Yvonne Rhodes Leroux; great-great-grandmothers, Joyce Babin Levron and Vivian Rhodes; godparents, uncle Andy Lerous and cousin Emily Battaglia; great-aunts and uncles, Jeanine and David Battaglia, Janet and Troy Naquin, Daniel and Michele Levron II, Brenda and Ernie Babin Jr., David Leroux and Mark and Julie Leroux; cousins, Cameron Naquin, Seth Naquin, Andrew Levron, Billie Babin and Ernie John Babin III
• preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Elaine Naquin Levron; great-grandfather, John Leroux Sr.; and great-great-grandfather, Daniel J. Levron
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marie Guidry Picou

• age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 p.m. May 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• preceded in death by his wife, Arthur Joseph Picou; parents, Elie Joseph and Margarite Guidry Guidry; brothers, Philicien, Mark, Marcelin and Jessie Guidry; and sister, Martha G. Montrejean
• member of Eastern Stars
• Samart Funeral Home

Ray J. Picou

• age 73, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. May 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at First United Pentacostal Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mamis E. Dufresne Picou; sons, Kenneth Picou, and Seth Picou; stepsons Timmy Dufresne and Craig Dufresne; daughters, Rae Ann Chauvin, Reneé Hebert and Lorenia Bourg; stepdaughter, Cynthia D. Dupre; brother, Felton Picou; sisters, Miriam P. Brossette, Rona P. Rodrigue and Rhea P. Voisin; half-sister, Ruby P. LeBoeuf; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Orenia LeCompte Picou; parents, Elam and Pearl Picou; brothers, Roland, Wibur, Corbet and Noel Picou; half-brothers, Houston, Elam Jr. and John Picou; sisters, Helen Bellanger and Bonnie Belle Fitch; and half-sisters, Gertrude Mason, Emily Savoie, Ester LeBouef and Pearl Pitre
• nondenominational and a veteran of the Korean War with the U. S. Army
• Samart Funeral Home

Louise Leggett Taylor

• age 82, a native of Savannah, Ga., and resident of Patterson, died at 10 a.m. May 21, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her sons, James Bradord Taylor of Baton Rouge and John Edward Taylor of Belle Chasse; daughters, Ann T. Patrick of Austin,Texas and Vincent Jennifer Pillaro of Franklin; sister, Zelma Cherry of Bellvue, Neb.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Byron Taylor; parents, Edward and Jessie Womble Leggett; brothers, Paul B. and John E. Leggett; and sister, C. A. Waters
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anthony Joseph Trahan Sr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Cut Off, died May 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna Prejean Trahan; son, Anthony Trahan Jr.; brother, Louis "Track" Trahan Jr.; sisters, Margie T. Cressionie, Audrey T. Doucet, Violet T. Guidry, Patsy T. Hebert and Vivian T. Arceneaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Lillian Sevin Trahan
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church; enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MAY 24, 2005

John George Danner Jr.

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 6:40 a.m. May 23, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey France Danner; sons, John George Danner III of Laurel, Md., and Jesse Louis Danner of Gulfport, Miss.; brother, Robert Louis Danner of Metairie; and grandchild, Aubree Nicole Danner of Ketchikan, Alaska
• preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Florence Dwyer Danner
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; U. S. Air Force veteran, a member of American Legion Post 83 and VFW Post 3665; member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a two-time grand knight
• Falgout Funeral Home

Blaine Michael Faslund

• age 12, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 8 p.m. May 21, 2005 in a tragic four-wheeler accident
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Brent Anthony Faslund; mother, Wynette Faslund Defelice; stepfather, Todd Defelice; sisters, Brittany and Brooke Faslund; stepbrother, Austin Defelice; grandparents, John and JoAnn Faslund of Thibodaux, Irene L. Stevens of Schriever; and great-grandparents, Roy and Gertie Delaune of Thibodaux; aunts, Dionne Faslund Smith and husbandm, Brian, of Baton Rouge, Susan S. Tisdale of the Amelia area, Yvette S. Lirette, Nadine S. Reid, Charisse S. Strother, all of Thibodaux and Schriever; uncles, Mark G. Stevens of Houston, Blair J. Stevens, Marty C. Stevens and Falan J. Stevens, all of Thibodaux and Schriever
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Gared J. "Steve" Stevens of Schriever; great-grandparents, Robert and Alice Stevens of Jeanerette, Ella Tate and Willis Labiche of Lydia, Clarence and Dolly Faslund of Gibson
• seventh-grade honor roll student at West Thibodaux Middle School where he was a member of the school band an was an exceptional role model to children and adults
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eunice ‘Froe’ Johnfroe

• age 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:48 p.m. May 21, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Leodia Guidry Johnfroe; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald Sr. and Cheyenne Johnfroe, Donald Sr. and Marinda Johnfroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Larry Gaspard, Jennifer Johnfroe, Patty and Ben Griffin; brothers, Calvin and Ulysse Johnfroe; sisters, Letucia Adams, Citolia Duet, Sedonia Duet, Lillian Terrebonne and Beatrice Duet; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Donatile Guidry Johnfroe; and great-grandchild Avia Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society; member of Masonic Lodge No. 427; enjoyed being with his children, playing with his grandchildren and opening oysters
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MAY 25, 2005

James ‘Rick’ Caldwell

• age 54, a native of Kosciusko, Miss., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:25 a.m. May 24, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Meryl Poincot Caldwell; son, Kevin Adams; daughter, Jamie Caldwell; stepdaughter, Annette Bruno; brothers, Jerry and Steven Caldwell; sisters, Margaret Chester and Jeanie Wise; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Barbara Caldwell
• principal of religious education at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue; member of the pastoral council, CYO and served as a eucharistic minister; member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered at Bayou Blue Elementary School
• Samart Funeral Home

Babette G. Diket

• age 86, a beloved member of the community, died May 20, 2005; native of Jersey City, NJ, and a longtime resident of Thibodaux
• memorial service held Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux with a reception in the parish hall; her body was donated to science
• survived by her daughter, Susan Olivia Diket of Las Vegas; sons, Jeffrey Henry Diket of Algiers, Christopher Maximilian Diket of Thibodaux, Dr. Albert Lewie Diket Jr. of New Orleans; and grandchildren, John Albert Diket, Jessica Gilchrist Diket, Miriam Margaret Diket, Audrey Melissa Diket, David Christopher Diket and Emily Kathryn Diket
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Birdie; and her husband, Dr. Albert Lewie Diket
• vital member of the community and an active volunteer for many service organizations; dedicated her public life to helping others and her private life to supporting her family; held various offices in the following organizations: World War II air raid warden, Thalia Mardi Gras Crew, Hospital Auxiliary, Thibodaux Music Club, Friends of the Library, Nicholls State University Women’s Faculty and the Republican Women’s Club

Morris ‘Mootie’ Joseph Jr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Lucy, died May 21, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Edgard; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Raymer, Louis, Lawrence and Larry Joseph; sisters, Olivia Fiffie, Carolyn Gullage, Florence A. Joseph and Elizabeth Johnson
• preceded in death by his parents, Morris Sr. and Florence Baker Joseph; and sisters, Janice London and Rosemary Gullage
• former employee of St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office, Northrop Grumman, Dow Chemical St. Charles Operation, Shell Exploration and Production Co., and Port of South Louisiana
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jerry Nacio Jr.

• age 38, a native of Larose and resident of Grand Isle, died May 23, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Antoinette B. Nacio; parents, Jerry Nacio Sr., Sharren Tibbs and Mary Lee Frazier Oliver; brothers, Bobby and Lance Nacio; sisters, Valerie Cressonie and Marcellina Naquin
• preceded in death by his stepfather, Thurman Oliver; and daughter, Delta Barthelemy
• member of the Grand Isle Fire Department and T. O. P. S.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

George Edgar Shrigley

• age 75, a native of West Elizabeth, Penn., and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 p.m. May 20, 2005 of Parkinson’s Disease
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; religious service held Thursday at First United Methodist Church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Weightman Shrigley; brother, Richard Shrigley
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Tressie Gobbie Shrigley
• loved sports, woodworking, gardening, good food and telling jokes; member of the First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ray ‘Ossie’ Tillett

• age 49, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. May 24, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by his mother, Juanita Tillett; daughters, Nicole Hall and Destini Tillett; brothers, Ricky Tillett Sr.; sisters, Sarah Tillett, Carolyn Foret, Nancy Rodrigue, Angela Elkins; half sisters, Irene Mapp and Brenda Jordan; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Ray Tillett Sr.; half-brother, Robert Tillett
• enjoyed fishing, hunting and gambling

 

MAY 26, 2005

Fredrick Folse

• age 30, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died May 20, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service today at the church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the Young Men’s Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his father, the Rev. Grant Hill of Gheens; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Eddie Sylvester Sr. of Thibodaux; brother, Larry Hill of Boutte; and grandfather, Lawless Folse of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jane Folse
• served on the church program committee, youth choir sponsor, scholarship committee, and was also Church Choir Director at Third Zion B. C.; Educator at St. Charles Parish Public Schools where he taught math at Destrehan High School; the chairman of the department of mathematics, assistant band director, color guard instructor/sponsor, and culture club choir sponsor; former Central Lafourche High Drum Major, former member of LSU Golden Band; served as an adjunct for the LSU Golden Girls and LSU Color Guard; also active member in the Rejubilation Evangelical Community Choir as well as Men of Praise and Millennial Voices gospel groups; recognized for "Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2001, 2003 and 2005, Destrehan High School Teacher of the year 2003-04 and has been given a life membership of the Kappa Kappa Psi Award 2005
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Henry Leonard Millien

• age 72, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Labadieville, died May 25, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose Mary Clause Millien; daughters, Sandra Bouquet, Caroline Landry and Delores Jarman; brothers, Joseph , Anthony, Raymond and Junior Millien; sisters, Juanita Falcon, Rita Mixon and Marion LeBlanc; and stepsister, Delia Giroir; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mildred Gregoire Millien; sisters, Elnora Millien, Mary Palemo and Angela Alleman; brother, Patrick Millien; and son, Haley Clause Jr.
• member of American Legion Post 284, St. Philomena Usher Society and Knights of Columbus

Sarah Pertuit

• age 75, a native of Paulding County, Ga., and resident of Raceland, died at 7:21 a.m. May 23, 2005
• no services planned
• survived by her son, Richard L. Gore of Georgia; daughter, Pamela Jean Mathews of Georgia; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Daniel P. Pertuit; and parents, William and Flora Pope Wigly
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 27, 2005

• Emma Bruce Adams
• age 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died May 22, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off
• survived by daughters Zoella Adams, Bessie Callais and Essie Hatcher and son-in-law Joe Callais; brother Irvin "Vin" Bruce; sisters Velma B. Eymard, Berna Lee and Gladys Adams; grandchildren Mona Hatcher, Margo Myles, Richard "Dickie" Owen, Kerry Owen, Arlene Autin, Lela Langston and Wade Callais; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ignace J. Adams; parents, Levy P. Bruce and Delphine Cheramie Bruce; son Woodrow Adams (infant); sons-in-law Gilmay Autin and Eugene Hatcher; daughter Ouida Autin; brothers Herman Bruce and Marce "Mott" Bruce; sisters Nettie Plaisance, Leona Callais and Julia Hebert; and grandchild Shelly Owen
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

Hollis ‘Jigger’ Bynum Jr.

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Gauche, died May 23, 2005
• visitation held Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service celebrated at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Cynthia Blades Bynum; son Duston John Bynum; daughters Elizabeth Benson, Holly Kirk and Maggie Bynum; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Bynum Sr. and Verda Lee Byrd Bynum Raines; and stepfather C. M. Raines
• past president of Live Oak Fire Department in Waggaman and a member of the Bayou Gauche Fire Department
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Babette G. Diket

• age 86, native of Jersey City, N.J., and a longtime resident of Thibodaux, died May 20, 2005
• memorial service held Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux with a reception to follow in the parish hall; her body was donated to science
• survived by her daughter, Susan Olivia Diket of Las Vegas; sons, Jeffrey Henry Diket of Algiers, Christopher Maximilian Diket of Thibodaux, Dr. Albert Lewie Diket Jr. of New Orleans; and grandchildren, John Albert Diket, Jessica Gilchrist Diket, Miriam Margaret Diket, Audrey Melissa Diket, David Christopher Diket and Emily Kathryn Diket
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Birdie; and her husband, Dr. Albert Lewie Diket
• vital member of the community and an active volunteer for many service organizations; dedicated her public life to helping others and her private life to supporting her family; held various offices in the following organizations: World War II air raid warden, Thalia Mardi Gras Crew, Hospital Auxiliary, Thibodaux Music Club, Friends of the Library, Nicholls State University Women’s Faculty and the Republican Women’s Club

 

MAY 28, 2005

Adam J. ‘Da-Don’ Boudreaux

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 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 son, John Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Eve B. Orgeron and husband, Kenneth; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Trina Callais Boudreaux; his parents, Lazard and Marie Martinez Boudreaux; one son, Jimmy Boudreaux; two daughters, Jennifer and Jo An Boudreaux; six brot