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Obituaries June, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 July 2005

JUNE 1, 2005

Louise Westerman Barras

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:50 a.m. May 27, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Cyprien Barras and wife Patsy of Napoleonville; daughters, Marian B. Vega of Donaldsonville, Gladys B. Molitor and husband Millard of Houma; and Peggy B. Boudreaux and husband Robert of Napoleonville; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Henry Barras; parents, Valsin and Corrine Martin Westerman; brothers, Clerfy, Leonard and Camille Westerman; son-in-law, Sidney V. Vega Jr.; great-grandson, Timmy Barras; two infant grandchildren; an infant great-grandson; and Joseph H. Breaux, the husband of her granddaughter, Diane Breaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Elsie Mae Billiot

• age 53, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died at 2:30 a.m. May 29, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband, Sterling Billiot; son, Michael Gerard Verdin Jr.; daughters, Vicki Bonvillain, Michelle Dye, Tabitha Upton, Dodia Matherne, Dena Billiot and Mardanda Billiot; brothers, Alcee Jr., Willie, Douglas, Danny, Donald and Davy Billiot; sisters, Rena Cushing, Louann Verdin, Lori Dehart and Susan Dominique; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Gerard Verdin Sr.; parents, Alcee and Mildred Billiot; grandchildren, Michael Billiot and Andrea Vizier; brothers, Rusty, Dean and Robin; and sister, Melissa Billiot
• active member of Bethel Baptist Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Gilbert Joseph ‘Fish’ Dempster

• age 43, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1 p.m. May 30, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 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 parents, Melford E. Jr. and Joan C. Dempster; brothers, Randal, Roy and Ron Dempster, all of Vacherie; and sisters, Pamela D. Falgoust of Vacherie and Annette D. Lisle of Georgia
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Melford and Leonise Dempster, Gilbert and Noelie Cortez
• employed by the Lafourche Basin Levee District for 20 years

Orion ’O’ Ernst

• age 42, a native and resident of Luling, died May 27, 2005
• religious service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Frank and Dorothy Wedemeir Ernest Jr. of Luling; wife, Lila T. Ernst; stepdaughter, Monica Williams; brothers, Kevin Ernst of Luling; sisters, Darla E. McBroom of Luling and Dana E. Hull of Thibodaux; brothers-in-law, Randy McBroom and George Hull; sister-in-la, Missy Ernst; nieces and nephews, Meghan McBroom, Steven Ernst, Dr. Shelley Haydel, Susan Haydel, Julianne Courtney and Hayden Hull; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends
• health phys. Tech II employed by Entergy Waterford III for 16 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Oliver H. Foret

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:34 a.m. May 31, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mabel B. Foret; son, Phil Foret; daughter, Pamela Folse; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Victoria Danos Foret; brothers, Ridley, Mack, Harris, Nolan, Nelson and Willie Foret Jr.; and sister, Marie Foret Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anna Mae ‘Chick’ LeBouef

• age 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died May 31, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas P. LeBouef; sons, Wayne LeBouef of Chauvin and Samuel LeBouef Sr. of Montegut; daughter, Sally Naquin of Houma; brothers, Nolan Bourg of Chauvin and Albert Bourg of Houma; sister, Rita Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Zenon and Emsey Rhodes Bourg; stepfather, Louis Robichaux; brother, Zenon Bourg Jr.; half-brother, Leo Bourg; stepbrothers, Harry, Gilbert, Elgin and Bagley Robichaux; sister, Lena Bourg; half-sisters, Lucilla Acosta, Lucinda Hutchinson; stepsisters, Emelda and Virginia Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, KC Ladies Auxiliary and the Ward 7 Citizens Club
• Samart Funeral Home

Louis A. Plaisance Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died May 31, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; Masonic service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Johnny, Louis Jr. and Dean Plaisance Sr.; daughters, Joyce Toups, Louverda Kitchens, Lois Duet, Peggy Eymard and Dinah Duet; 20 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Esponge Plaisance; parents, Jules and Celeste Gaudet Plaisance; three infant children; grandchildren, Jake Duet, Colette Eymard and Norman Guidry Jr.; brothers, Lucien Sr. and Alphonse Plaisance; sisters, Loncia Lefort Thibodaux and Elenora Guidry
• member of Masonic Lodge NO. 427 and was a 32nd degree Mason; Jerusalem Temple Shriner; enjoyed gardening and raising animals; retired fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Dana Rougeau Toups

• age 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 28, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her companion, Benny "Smiley" McDaniel; mother, Mabel Aysenne Rougeau; sons, Cody Michael Toups and Benjamin McDaniel; sister, Denise Rougeau; and grandparents, Mildred and Jeffery Aysenne
• preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Toups; parents, Edward Rougeau Jr.; and grandparents, Isabel and Edward Rougeau Sr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Tommie J. Vizier Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:04 p.m. May 29, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Thursday at Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano; religious service held Thursday at the center, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Gloria H. Vizier; sons, Tommie J. Jr. and Fred Vizier; daughters, Roseanna, Heather and Melissa Vizier; brother, Jimmie Vizier; sisters, Jane Rochon, Verna Callais and Rosemary V. Ledet; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Odeé and Leoncia C. Vizier; sons, Aaron Paul Vizier, Nicholas Odeé Vizier and Eli Lawerence Odeé Punch; brothers, Morris "Black" and Valcor "Chico" Vizier; sisters, Odette Thibodeaux and Mary Gilbert
• tug boat captain and received the U. S. Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy, and was the Seaman of the Year for 1980, 1982 and 1983 from the U. S. Coast Guard; received an award from Admirals of the Ocean Seas, New York; received citations of merit from the marine section of the National Safety Council, American Institute of Merchant Shipping and Ship Safety Achievement Award
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JUNE 2, 2005

Dan C. Pontiff

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. May 31, 2005
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his parents, Gene Pontiff and Joanne B. Nicol; stepfather, George A. Nicol; son, Scotty T. Pontiff; daughter, Michelle P. Winn; brother, Lester John Chaisson; sisters, Karla Meche of Lafayette and Evelyn Bailey of Greenback, Tenn.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Pontiff
• Catholic, an avid bowler, a fisherman and Boy Scout

Allen Joseph ‘Lal’ Brunet

• age 58, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Moss Bluff, died at 7:45 a.m. June 1, 2005, after a two-year battle with cancer
• visitation today and Friday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Suzanna Falgout Brunet of Moss Bluff; son, Aaron Brunet of Moss Bluff; daughters, Shannon Brunet Mickey of Watson and Angel Brunet Pellegrin and her husband, John J. Pellegrin, of Montegut; sisters, Mary Jane Dupré of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Mamie Lyons of Houma; and grandchildren, Karly Allyn Mickey, Anthony Paul LeBouef, Caleb Thomas Mickey and Hailee Alexis Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Walterine Dupre Brunet; and brothers, Gary and Douglas Brunet
• barge captain with Tetra Technologies Inc.; worked offshore for 35 years, starting out as a rigger and working his way up to barge captain; parishioner of St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Dr. Wayne John ‘’Boudin’ Bourgeois

• age 56, professor and research Coordinator for LSU Agriculture Center, died May 30, 2005
• visitation today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton St., New Orleans with burial in Metairie Cemetery
• husband for 26 years of Debra B. Bourgeois; father of Kimberly Nicole Bourgeois and Amy Elizabeth Bourgeois; son of Claude T. Bourgeois and the late Maude Allemand Bourgeois; brother of Gene Bourgeois, Royce Bourgeois, Brenda Bascle and the late Barbara Cancienne
• also survived by his pets
• graduate of Nicholls University and received his masters and Ph. D. in horticulture from Louisiana State University; member of Florida State Horticulture Society, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, LSU College of Agriculture Board of Directors, American Society Horticulture Science, Miss/Lou Blueberry Growers Association and the Deep South Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association; avid fisherman and gourmet cook

Henry J. Bourgeois Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:16 p.m. May 31, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Stella Orgeron, Judy Bourgeois and Ella Cunningham
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Stella Chiasson Bourgeois; and sisters, Betty Ann Bourgeois and Alice Mae Folse
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Gladys Thibodeaux Bellard

• age 79, a native of Bellevue and resident of Larose died May 26, 2005
• visitation Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose, and Saturday at the church; wake service held Friday at the church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Edora Grigsby of Houston, Ezolia Johnson of Larose; brothers, Issac Vallien and Joseph Vallien of Larose, and the Rev. Austin Dennis of Westwego; sisters, Sarah Mae Sam of Carencro and Elsie Mae Thomas of Houston; she is also survived by eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Bellard Sr.; son, Mitchell Bellard Jr.; and brothers, Ivory Vallian, Izeal Vallian, and Easton Dennis
• member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board; hobbies included sewing and baking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JUNE 3, 2005

Yvonne Chauvin Authement

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 3 p.m. May 29, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Joanetta Authement, of Little Caillou; brothers, Raymond Chauvin of Lafayette and Eldon Chauvin of Chauvin; sisters, Allie C. Duplantis of Chauvin, Rita C. LeBoeuf of Houma and Eta C. Bergeron of Houma; and granddaughter, Trixie A. Walker and her husband, James, of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Addie Authement; parents, Louis and Azema Dubois Chauvin; brothers, Louis Junius Chauvin and Nolan and Anthony Chauvin; and sister, Viley C. Domangue
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue

Bruce Wade Brien

• age 63, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 p.m. June 1, 2005
• no funeral services were held
• survived by his son, Bruce Ivey; and sisters, Beth Lovell, Patti Rhodes and Janice Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Bruce J. and Mary Hendrix Brien
• Baptist and served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War; retired from his job as a foreman from McDermott after 36 years
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

Virginia Davis Dardar

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:42 p.m. May 31, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norbert Dardar; mother, Helen Davis Castigliola; and step-father, Salvadore Castigliola
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Jimmie ‘Mighty Tim’ Harrison Sr.

• age 53, a native and resident of Klotzville, died May 31, 2005 at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville
• visitation today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda G. Harrison of Klotzville; son, Jimmie Harrison Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Harrison; sisters, Miriam Johnson of Fairfield, Calif., Dorreen Nevels of Harvey, Harriet Williams of Klotzville and Justina Gordon of Ewellville; brothers, Larry Williams of Shreveport, Calvin Williams of New Orleans, Rev. McCullen Williams of Ewellville, Bryson Williams of Klotzville, Euguen Williams of Paincourtville and Kevin Williams of Sacramento, Calif.; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Harrison; stepfather, Lawrence Williams Sr.; and brothers, Dennis and Lawrence Williams Jr.
• former employee of Agrico Chemical Plant
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Sonalia Lee ‘Nola’ Williams

• age 45, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, died May 31, 2005, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation today at Christian Life Center in Plattenville and Saturday at the center; religious service held Saturday, with burial at Cannon Baptist Church cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by her husband, Allen Williams Sr. of Napoleonville; sons, Artis, Carlin and Decarlos Williams, all of Napoleonville and Allen Jr. and Simon Williams, both of Donaldsonville; daughters, Christa Smith of Napoleonville and Nikole Ford and Shamika Williams, both of Donaldsonville; brothers, Carl Gregory Lewis of Gonzales, Martin and Lenzo Lewis, both of Donaldsonville, Claudie Lewis of Calif. and Leonard Lewis Jr. of Paincourtville; sisters, Shirlynn Lewis of Reserve, Ladinia Lewis of Donaldsonville, Lisa Ford of Napoleonville and Michelle Lewis of Paincourtville; eight grandchildren and other relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Lewis Sr.; son, Kelley Williams; and sister, Norma Jean Lewis
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JUNE 4, 2005

Norman J. Arabie

• age 88, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jimmy Arabie; two daughters, Merlin Trosclair and Ariel Mae Champagne; one stepdaughter, Priscilla Hebert; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Sampey Arabie; his second wife, Ethel Hebert Arabie; his parents, Jules and Albertine Gervais Arabie; one granddaughter; three brothers, Harry, Horace and Alton Arabie; and six sisters, Jules Adams, Agnes Allemand, Hallie Breaux, Louise Blanchard, Alida Pol and Henrietta Arabie
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Elizabeth ‘Betty Ann’ Fonseca

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Daniel Fonseca Sr., Don Carlos Fonseca Sr. and Glynn Fonseca; one daughter, Cynthia F. Sevin; two brothers, Vincent Bergeron and Robert Crochet; one sister, Beverly Dardar; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Anthony Fonseca; her parents, Alphonse and Antoinette Ponville Crochet; two daughters, Debra Ann Fonseca and Donna Lynn Fonseca; one brother, Jake Bergeron; and three sisters, Doris Brister, Shirley Trahan and Angelique Trahan
• homemaker and a member of the W. O. W.

Roy J. ‘Cuz’ LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of Lafayette and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:12 a.m. Thursday June 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marjorie Savoie LeBlanc; two daughters, Jean Vizier and Betty Chiasson; two brothers, Howard LeBlanc and John LeBlanc; four sisters, Irene Webb, Margaret Hall, Laura McIntyre and Geraldine Downing; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Aldores and Euphemie D. LeBlanc; two brothers, Clifford LeBlanc and James LeBlanc; one sister, Electia Boss; and one great-grandchild
• U. S. Army veteran and a member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538 of Larose, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8898 of Larose and Holy Rosary Holy Name Society; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Lloyd Paul Prosperie

• age 70, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Narie Picou Prosperie of Chauvin; two daughters, Melizia Prosperie and Darlene Prosperie Flynn and husband, Dr. Michael Flynn; two grandchildren, Layla Louviere and Joey Louviere; his mother-in-law, Gladys Picou; five nieces; one nephew; and two grand dogs, T.J. and Elle Flynn
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyriac Prosperie and Louise Lapeyrouse Prosperie; one sister, Hazel Kiger Bernard; and his father-in-law, Clarence Picou
• retired welder with Main Iron Works; favorite past time was spending time with family and friends and had a deep love for Cajun music and Cajun dancing; loving husband, father and friend; Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Leo Rodrigue

• age 82, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Olden Joseph Rodrigue Sr. and wife, Nancy, Russell Joseph Rodrigue and wife, Christine, and Roland J. Rodrigue; one daughter, Selma R. Hebert and husband, David; two brothers, Claude and Emile Rodrigue; one sister, Alexinda Crochet; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Deroche Rodrigue; his parents, Mentor and Fabola Neil Rodrigue; two sons, Eura and Euston Rodrigue; one brother, John Rodrigue; and three sisters, Leola Brunet, Mayola Trahan and Viola Dupre
• retired and was Catholic

Dortha J. Sullivan

• age 76, a resident of Gulfport, Miss., and former resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation to service time today at Orange Grove Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport; service today at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Curtis Ray Sullivan; one daughter, Denise Sullivan of Gulfport; four sons, William, Charles, Howard and Clifton Sullivan; and three brothers, Charles, Mack and Paul Mason
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Pearl Mason

 

JUNE 5, 2005

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JUNE 6, 2005

Joseph Eno Becnel

• age 79, a native of Vacherie and resident of Luling, died at 10:45 a.m. June 3, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Lyle and Pierre Becnel; daughters, Amanda Campbell, Lisa Becnel Edwards and Sarah Thigpen; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Dupont Becnel; parents, Bernard Becnel Sr. and Aimee Steib Becnel; brothers, Bernard Jr., Pierre, Albert and Ray Becnel; and sisters, Marie Antoinette Reulet and Genevieve Labat
• parishioner of St. Anthony and a member of the VFW Post 3750 and American Legion of Luling

William Miles ‘Bill’ Corts

• age 90, a native of Wirt, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. June 3, 2005
• religious service was held today at First United Methodist Church, with burial in Garden of Memories
• survived by his wife, Eunice Bryant Corts; sons, Stephen Lee Corts and Frank E. Corts; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank W. Corts and Alice Turner Corts; and one brother, Robert T. "Bob" Corts
• parishioner of First United Methodist Church and served in the U. S. Army during World War II; fisherman and enjoyed woodworking
• Falgout Funeral Home

Wilbert Joseph ‘Bert’ Daigle

• age 86, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. June 4, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 66 years, Velma Samanie Daigle of Bayou Blue; sons, Larry Daigle, Wilbert Warren Daigle of Bayou Blue, and Elphege "John" Daigle of Houma; daughters, Dolores Thibodaux, Peggy Bourg, Grace Terrebonne of Bayou Blue, and Theresa Lirette of Houma; brother, Nelson Daigle of Harvey; 17 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Joseph Daigle and Ann Angeline Guidry Daigle Samanie; grandson, Alvy Thibodaux Jr.; brothers, Edley J. Daigle Sr., Herbert Daigle and Joseph Daigle; half-brothers, Shelly, Henry and Charles Daigle; sister, Nellie Daigle Caro; and half-sisters, Philomene Daigle, Magnolia Sears, Elda Thibodeaux, Ozia Sonnier, and Mathilda Bergeron
• retired truck driver for 30 years with Delta Iron Work and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James ‘Doc’ Sweeney Jr.

• age 81, a native of Charleston, W. Va., and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:19 p.m. June 4, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by his wife, Lupe Sweeney; sons, James Leslie Sweeney of Simpsonville, S. C., and Burl Thomas Sweeney of Dallas; daughters, Brenda Kay Hoffman of Clendenin, W. Va., Monita Liza Gonzalez of Queens, N. Y.; Martha Laura McHenry of Dallas and June Sweeney Brawley of Des Allemands; sister, Genevieve Johnson of Clendinin; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Cleo June Warbutton Sweeney
• U. S. Army medic in World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JUNE 7, 2005

Chester J. Naquin

• age 71, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died June 4, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Open Door Revival Center, 16164 W. Main St., Cut Off; memorial service held Wednesday at the center
• survived by his sons, Donald and Ronald Naquin Sr.; daughter Jeannie Tucker; stepchildren Maryann Benoit, Penny Breaux, Joseph Breaux and Leroy Breaux; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Breaux Naquin; and parents, Ernest and Vergest Hebert Naquin
• Samart Funeral Home

Hennessey ‘Jr.’ Lee Jr.

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died June 4, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial following at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by daughter Jeanne Lee Lopez; sisters Julia Naquin, Norma Billiot, Dora Mae Rebstock and Louverda Bourgeois; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Leach Lee; parents, Hennessey Senior and Philonese Crosby Lee; brothers Norman and Paul Lee; sisters Clovoisa Guidry, Lovenia Bourgeois, Evolia Matherne, Julie Lee and Virginia Arceneaux
• Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Bayou Civic Club; enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino; self-employed fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

 

JUNE 8, 2005

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JUNE 9, 2005

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JUNE 10, 2005

Ronald W. Broussard Jr.

• age 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:58 a.m. June 7, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his father, Ronald W. Broussard Sr. of Morgan City; and his mother, Bernice Delco Broussard of Thibodaux; sisters, Tameki M. Broussard, Deandrea L. Broussard, and Melody C. Coleman, all of New Orleans; and grandparents, Mercedes and Roland Broussard of Morgan City
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Bernice Delco
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Doris Boudreaux Guillot

• age 78, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 a.m. June 9, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Connie Amanda Guillot of Magnolia School in Jefferson; brother, Jesse Lee Boudreaux of Schriever; sisters, Olga B. LeBoeuf and Bonnie B. Benoit of Donner and Floy B. Dover of Houma; godchildren and their spouses, Eric and Kathy Roundtree, Bonnie Fay D. and Mike Callahan; and 10 other nieces and seven nephews
• preceded in death by her first husband, LeRoy J. Lajaunie; second husband, Albert E. Guillot; parents, Julie Dennis Boudreaux and Amanda Ruth Evans Boudreaux; brothers, Julien D. Jr., Oliver E. and George C. Boudreaux; sisters, Birdie B. Gosselin and Thelma B. Ward
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Thelma Amedee Lassere

• age 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died June 8, 2005
• visitation Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Roland Bourgeois and Joan Lasseigne; sons and daughters-in-law, Errol Sr. "Boogie" and Janice, Eddie Jr. and Carol Ann, Louis and Debra; sister, Isabelle A. Dutrieux; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lassere Sr.; son-in-law, Ronald "Billy" Lasseigne; parents, Stephen and Amazelie Sarpy Amedee; brothers, Semar and Louis Amedee; sisters, Armande A Steib, Stephanie A. Borne and Edna A. Steib
• devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
• committed adorer of Our Lady of Peace Adoration Chapel and an avid Atlanta Braves fan; devoted to her family and friends
• Ourso Funeral Home

Margaret Elizabeth Carey Richard

• age 86, a native of Missouri and former resident of Thibodaux, died May 11, 2005
• survived by her sons, Robert and Dennis Richard of Colorado and Raymond Richard of Illinois; daughters, Marialice Montaya of Colorado, Ann Marie Ponhauskas of Tennessee and Teresa Scherdin of Illinois; brother, Frank Carley of Midlothian, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Joseph Richard

 

JUNE 11, 2005

Ronald W. Broussard Jr.

• age 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his parents, Ronald W. Broussard Sr. of Morgan City and Bernice Delco Broussard of Thibodaux; three sisters, Tameki M. Broussard, Deandrea L. Broussard, and Melody C. Coleman all of New Orleans; and two grandparents, Mercedes, and Roland Broussard of Morgan City
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Bernice Delco

Gertrude A. Bush

• age 92, a native of Louisa and resident of Lockport, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Clyde Bush Jr. and Walter L. Bush; one daughter, Ruth Pascal; two brothers, Willard and Russell Bergeron; four sisters, Theresa Bellanger, Gloria Talbot, Myrtle Parks and Annette Savoie; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Bush Sr.; her parents, Edmond and Annette Rogers Bergeron; two brothers, Wilbert Bergeron and T-Boy Bergeron; and two sisters, Elodie Burgess and Clothilde Calm
• homemaker

Landry James Hogan

• age 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Thursday, June 9, 2005
• mass Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by one son, Morgan Hogan; two daughters, Rita H. Dufrene and Deloras Thompson; one brother, Jerry Hogan; two sisters, Lena Dufrene and Janice (Clara) Dufrene; nine grandchildren; and two-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clothilde Matherne Hogan; his parents, Joseph and Florentine Frickey Hogan; three brothers, An-drew, Clarence and Albert Hogan; and one sister, Ella Dufrene
• retired carpenter and fisherman. He was Veteran of World War II

Martha Seitz LeBlanc

• age 82, a native of Miflin, Ala., and resident of Larose, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary P. LeBlanc and Jody A. LeBlanc; two daughters, Kathleen LeBlanc Hebert and Retha A. LeBlanc; one sister, Hedwig Seitz Dambrauskus; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Grady P. LeBlanc; her parents, Herman Seitz and Atele Reinafeldt Seitz; five brothers, Sam, Willie, Carl, Arthur and Walter Seitz; and one sister, Amanda Seitz Downs
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Raynold Charles ‘Bill’ Usie Sr.

• age 88, a native of Montegut and lifelong resident of Southdown Plantation, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Charles Usie Jr., Ted Usie and wife Vickie and Gary Usie, all of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Berwick (Meryl) Levron, Mrs. Reggie (Jackie) Redmond, and Mrs. Keith (Mary Ann) Redmond, all of Houma; one brother, Lee J. Usie and wife Agnes of Shreveport; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Eldora) LeBouef Jr. of Montegut, Mrs. Alcide (Meloris) Falgout, and Mrs. Eldridge (Lorena) Kleibert, both of Houma; 15 grand-children; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Babin Usie; his parents, Elwood J. Usie and Irene Blanchard Usie and two brothers, Ivy and Amos Usie
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

JUNE 12, 2005

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JUNE 13, 2005

Jackie Hebert LeBouef Schultz

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:09 a.m. June 12, 2005
• visitation Tuesday Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Russell Schultz of Houma; daughters, Daina Lewis of Sierra Vista, Ariz. And Susan Estrada of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Olive LeBlanc, Mable Matherne of Houma and Barbara Gautreaux of Chauvin; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, William P. LeBouef Jr.; parents, Alphonse and Elodie Brunet Hebert; son, Darryl LeBouef; brothers, Rufus and Philip Hebert
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marcella Ritter Picou

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 a.m. June 11, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Kathy P. and Guy Aloisio of Lafayette, Mary Ann Picou of New Orleans and Cecile Marie Picou of Lafayette; sister, Rosemary Bacigalupi; grandchildren, Alison Aloisio Champagne, Kristy Aloisio Zeringue, Chip Aloisio, Angela Aloisio and Kimberly Aloisio; great-grandchildren, Blake Champagne, Kate Champagne and Hailey Huckabay
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Ned" Picou; parents, Robert and Marcella Cullen Ritter; sister, Ethel "Acey" Primeaux; and brothers, Robert, Anthony and Dennis Ritter
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Theresa Orgeron Chiasson

• age 77, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:15 a.m. June 12, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raynold "Ray" Chiasson Sr.; mother Jean Loupe Orgeron; sons, Andy Sr.; Ray Jr., Tommy, Keith and Chad Chiasson; sisters, Sherry Mouton, Mildred Richoux and Anna Lou Orgeron; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Alphonse Orgeron; brothers, Norris and Anthony Orgeron; sisters, Ella Mae Orgeron and Thelma Orgeron
• member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dayne Paul Loupe

• age 2, a native and resident of Lockport, died June 1, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jason Paul and Ashley Ann Loupe; grandparents, Tony Lee LeBouef Sr., Jo Ann Nazio LeBouef, Leonard J. Loupe and Frances B. Loupe; great-grandparents, Elvire Billiot Adams, Junior A. LeBouef and Hypolite Nazio Sr.
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, William J. Loupe, Mathilda Matherne Loupe, Magnelta Billiot Sr., Ida Mae Bergeron Nazio and Betty D. LeBouef
• Samart Funeral Home

Cynthia Riding Hindman

• age 94, a native of Kale, Ar., and resident of Crowley, died June 10, 2005
• religious service was held Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Crowley, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Joellen Hindman of Crowley; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Meyer of Thibodaux; grandchildren and spouses, Kurt and Amy Meyer, Franey M. and Richard Hazard, Joel and Nancy Hindman, Mary Cynthia H. and Michael Duhon, Mitchel and Janet Hindman and Elizabeth H. and Darryl Hebert; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Duhon, Austin Duhon, Erin Duhon, John Hindman, Leslie Hindman, Emily Hindman, Sydney Hindman, Whitney Hindman, Sarah Hebert and Patrick Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Ewell F. Hindman
• Geesey-Furguson Funeral Home of Crowley

 

JUNE 14, 2005

Edna Jean Little Blanchard

• age 85, a native of Wellington, New Zealand and resident of Destrehan, died at 1:30 a.m. June 11, 2005
• graveside service was held Saturday at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Louis Gene Blanchard; daughter, Robyn Blanchard Buccola; sisters-in-law, Hazel Blanchard Moley and Irma Blanchard; niece and her husband, Charmain and Wayne Jackson of New Zealand; grandnephews, Matthew and Samuel of New Zealand; devoted friend, Dorothy Gros; grandchildren, Daniel L. Buccola, Cameron C. Buccola, Veronica L. Buccola, Amanda E. Blanchard and Allison S. Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Ray Camille Blanchard; parents, Lewis and Emily Godwin Little; brother, Ronnie Little; sister, Thelma Molony; and grandson, Ray Louis Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Glenn Michael Hargis

• age 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Lafayette, died
• musical tribute Wednesday at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette, with a religious service and visitation. his cremated ashes interred in the Resurrection Mausoleum at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church in Raceland next to his parents
• survived by one sister
• preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo Joseph Hargis Jr. and Ethelyn Marie Elliott
• disabled and a lifelong Louisiana resident; attended Lafayette High School; member of the Key Club and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church; active in Boy Scouts of America; at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, he was an active member of Kappa Alpha fraternity
• Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette

Mildred Waguespack Hymel

• age 98, a native of St. John the Baptist Parish and resident of Vacherie, died June 12, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans
• survived by her sons, Roland Joseph Hymel Jr. of Waveland, Miss., and Patrick A. Hymel of Folsom; daughters, Marie Hymel Weidner of Long Beach, Miss., Edmeé Hymel Baird of Fort Worth, Texas, Kathleen Hymel Shirer of Poplarville, Miss., Elizabeth Hymel Eckert of Ocean Springs, Miss.; sisters, Margie Waguespack Schmidt of Metairie and Gladys Waguespack Sulm of Vacherie; brother, Stanislaus J. Waguepack Jr. of Vacherie; 24 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Joseph Hymel; sisters, Enola Waguespack McLachlan of Metairie, Eunice Waguespack Granier of Baton Rouge, Doris Waguespack Everett of New Orleans; and brothers, Jess and Harold Waguespack, both of Vacherie
• Schoen Funeral Home

Hubert Irvin ‘Meyon’ LeBlanc

• age 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:30 a.m. June 14, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline Daigle LeBlanc; son, Terry LeBlanc; daughter, Coral Daigle Thomson; brothers, Roland and Ray LeBlanc; sisters, Rose Mae Richard, Margaret Hebert and Betty Benoit; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin and Lydia Thibodaux LeBlanc; and brother, A. J. LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dayne Paul Loupe

• age 1, a native and resident of Lockport, died June 11, 2005
• visitation today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his parents, Jason Paul Loupe and Ashley Ann Nazio; grandparents, Tony Lee LeBouef Sr., Jo Ann Nazio LeBouef, Leonard J. Loupe and Frances B. Loupe; great-grandparents, Elvire Billiot Adams, Junior A. LeBouef and Hypolite Nazio Sr.
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, William J. Loupe, Mathilda Matherne Loupe, Magnelta Billiot Sr., Ida Mae Bergeron Nazio and Betty D. LeBouef
• Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Frank ‘Gene’ Tracy

• age 61, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Natchez, Miss., died at 7:48 p.m. June 11, 2005
• religious service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Hebert Tracy; sons, Kenneth and Ryan Smither; daughters, Angela Walker and Alisha Shapiro; brothers, Jack, Gary and Larry Tracy; and grandchildren, Ashley, Donovan, Evan, Melissa, Kalea and Kylee
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Tracy and Eloise Hosey Tracy
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 15, 2005

Alvin Paul ‘Tute’ Dickerson

• age 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Rose, died June 11, 2005
• visitation today at Robottom Mortuary in Hahnville and to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Leola Dickerson of Thibodaux; sons, Ronnie Paul Dickerson of St. Rose and John Cook of Mobile, Ala.; daughters, Angela D. Mack and Antoinette D. Tate, both of St. Rose; brothers, Oliver Dickerson of Los Angeles, Martin Dickerson Sr. of Houma, and Raymond Dickerson of Thibodaux; sisters, Laura D. Harris of Houma, Faye D. Fullwood of Milwaukee, Mary Dickerson of Waukeegan, Ill., Willa Dickerson of Thibodaux and Roxanne D. Robin of New Orleans; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Talbert Dickerson; father, Andrew Dickerson Sr.; and brothers, Andrew Dickerson Jr. and Calvin John "Francis" Dickerson
• retired laborer and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan

 

JUNE 16, 2005

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Carter

• age 58, a native and resident of St. James, died June 15, 2005
• memorial service held Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville
• survived by her son, Robert Carter Sr. of Donaldsonville; daughters, Michelle Carter and Daryl Fisher; sisters, Oneida Griffin of St. James and Yolonda Raymond-Harris of Dallas; brothers, Ralph Williams of Vacherie, Robert Raymond of St. James, Bernard, Steve and Curtis Raymond, all of Donaldsonville; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Junius and Lorenza Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Ruby Hebert Champagne

• age 93, a native of Raceland and resident of Gretna, died at 5 p.m. June 14, 2005
• visitation today Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; mass of burial celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego
• survived by her daughters, Denise Champagne Blanda and Patsy Champagne Fonseca; grandchildren, Angela Blanda Weil and Katie Lynn Fonseca; step-grandchildren, Ami Fonseca Taylor and Susan Fonseca Duthu; eight great-grandchildren; special friend and caregiver, Peggy Brunet
• preceded in death by her first husband, Eves Gaubert; second husband, Oliver Albert Champagne; stepson, Harold Albert Champagne; brothers, Frank Hebert, August Hebert and Felix Hebert; sister, Gladys Hebert McCloskey; and parents, Frank Hebert and Ernestine Robichaux Hebert
• Mothe Funeral Home of Algiers

Todd Michael Robichaux

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. June 13, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sugey Robichaux of Houma; parents, Leland Robichaux and Judy Cunningham Robichaux of Houma; son, Christopher Travis Robichaux of Houma; stepdaughter, Genisis Robichaux of Ecuador; brothers, Ricky Robichaux of Houma and Dicky Robichaux of Houston; sister, Lisa Boudreaux of Houma; and two grandchildren
• crane operator with Performance Energy in Ecuador
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 17, 2005

Howard Lee Anderson

• age 79, a native of Indiana and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:35 p.m. May 23, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Ind.
• survived by his wife, Donna V. Anderson; sons, Steven Anderson, Jay Anderson and Thomas Matherne; daughters, Carol Wylie, Lori Anne Falgout and Lisa Reine; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• loved fishing; worked for Quarry’s Machinery
• Samart Funeral Home

Nettie Marie ‘Ma Ma Nettie’ Bonvillain

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. June 16, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church
• survived by her sons, Ivy Jr., Kent and Ricky Bonvillain; daughters, Brenda Wunstell, Jody Ellender; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Joseph Bonvillain Sr.; parents, Willis and Josephine Breaux Munson; brother, Hervis Munson; infant sister, Leona Munson
• parishioner of St. Anthony and was a member of the altar society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Margaret Cecile Duplantis

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux died June 15, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Wilton L. Duplantis Jr., Daniel Duplantis and Paul Emery Duplantis, all of Thibodaux; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Fletcher of Thibodaux; brothers, Dan Mack Jr. and Charles Mack, both of Thibodaux; sister, Catherine Mack of Thibodaux; 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton L. Duplantis Sr.; parents, Dan Sr. and Mable Mack; son, Eric Charles Duplantis; and grandparents, Lawrence and Cecile Jules
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church; enjoyed drawing and singing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Sandra Mullins Guillot

• age 34, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. June 11, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joshua Andrew Guillot; mother, Janet Bergeron Lacoste; sons, Kameron Paul and Damien Andrew; daughter, Gracie Allison; grandmother, Jennie D. Bergeron; brothers, Tommy James Mullins of Florida and Keith James Pellegrin; uncles, Glen Bergeron and the Rev. Mike Bergeron; and aunt, Sheryl Fuerst
• preceded in death by her father, Luna Floyd Mullins; and grandparents, Paul A. Bergeron and Cora and Calvin Mullins
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Almetha ‘Elmira’ ‘Sister’ Hamilton

• age 61, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died June 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eugene Hamilton of Napoleonville; daughter, Tiffany Jones of Thibodaux; sons, Terence Jones of White Castle, Kenneth Jones of Providence, R. I., Darryl Jones of Los Angeles, Calif., and Etoyi Jones of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Estelle Coleman of Napoleonville, Ora Jackson of Thibodaux and Gwendolyn Burdis of New Orleans; brother, Louis Jackson of Houma; seven grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her first husband, Walter "Shorty" Jones; parents, Elmira and Joseph Jackson; sisters, Vergie Williams, Nellie and Rose Jackson; and brother, Joseph Jackson
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Evinse J. LeCompte

• age 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:55 a.m. June 16, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Rita Adams LeCompte; son, Kenneth LeCompte; daughters, Monica Whitney and Veronica Dupre; sisters, Eulice Neil, Helen Lirette and Irene Lyons; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Estelle Ledet LeCompte
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of V. F. W. Post 9608 in Chauvin and was a retired boat owner; enjoyed hunting, oyster fishing and bringing his grandchildren to the camp
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Sierra Marie Parfait

• infant, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 4:25 p.m. June 15, 2005
• graveside service was held at today at Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Suzanne Marie Parfait; and grandparents, Tony Parfait and Glenda Guidry Parfait
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dorothy Jupiter Smith

• age 65, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died June 11, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Shakana Glory Full Gospel Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Alliance
• survived by her husband, Joseph Smith Sr. of Napoleonville; daughter, Wanda Johnson of Paincourtville; sons, Michael Jupiter of Houston, Clarence Jupiter of New Orleans, Joseph Smith Jr. of Bertrandville and Christopher Smith of Napoleonville; sisters, Betty Burd, Hester Williams and Brenda Morris, all of Napoleonville; Gertrude Smith of New Orleans, Bernice Jupiter of Labadieville and Dianne Williams of Gray; brothers, Larry and Lionel Jupiter of Napoleonville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Sr. and Letha Jupiter
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

JUNE 18, 2005

Theresa Adams Brown

• age 79, a native and resident of Schriever died at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday memorial service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious services Monday at the church with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lorraine Walker Woods and husband, Adam Woods Sr.; two brothers, Claude Adams Sr. and Henry Adams; two sisters, Gladys Zilton and Marion Bachelor; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; two godchildren; seven sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law
• preceded in death by her parents, John Quincy Adams and Blance Adams; husband, the Rev. Johnny Brown; six brothers, Earl, Richard, Sam, Lawrence, Nolan and Cleveland Adams; and four sisters, Mary Moore, Delores Evans, Thelma Johnson, and Lillian Riley
• retired housekeeper for three of the priests at St. Bridget Church and was retired from Southdown Care Center

Sandra Mullins Guillot

• age 34, a native of Memphis and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joshua Andrew Guillot; her mother, Janet Bergeron Lacoste, two sons, Kameron Paul Guillot and Damien Andrew Guillot; one daughter, Gracie Allison Guillot; her grandmother, Jennie D. Bergeron; two brothers, Keith James Pellegrin and Tommy James Mullins of Florida; two uncles, Glen Bergeron and Fr. Mike Bergeron; and one aunt, Sheryl Fuerst
• preceded in death by her father, Luna Floyd Mullins; and her grandparents, Cora and Calvin Mullins and Paul Bergeron
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Clifton W. Hinshaw

• age 80, a native of Waldo, Ark. and resident of Bourg died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Rose Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield; religious services Monday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Slone Cemetery in Mansfield
• survived by two daughters, Karen Brasher and husband, Morgan, of Bourg and Wanda Gray and husband, Rick, of Fort Smith, Ark; four grandchildren, Kelly Brewer, Allison Brasher, Melissa Farris and Erin Farris; two great-grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Brewer and Zachary Brewer
• preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Sue Shepherd Hinshaw; parents, Luther L. Hinshaw and Epsy L. Puckett Hinshaw; and one sister, Merblene Anderson
• retired vice president with Con Agra Foods and a parishioner of Church of Christ
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Guy S. Legendre

• age 70, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church with entombment at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife Bessie Babin Legendre; one son, John Legendre and wife, Monique; three daughters, Mary Vorenkamp and husband, Paul, Michelle Chaix and husband, Bryan, and Suzanne Aucoin and husband, Arthur; one brother, the Rev. Francis Legendre; one sister, Elaine L. Hebert; 12 grandchildren, Ashley and Caroline Vorenkamp, Brienne and Lindsey Chaix, Michael, Marissa and Bradley Aucoin and Thomas, Emily, Brandon and Abby Legendre
• preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne Ledet Legendre and Guy S. Legendre Sr.; and his "second mother," Aunt Sue Ledet
• employed by Monsanto Company at its Luling plant for 42 years as a manufacturing technologist for Ammonia; member of the Ammonia Safety Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and was recognized for his contributions and achievements on the committee by being presented the Walton/Miller award in 1993; member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, where he was chairman of the Finance Council and Knights of Columbus Council 1114
• Falgout Funeral Home

Guy S. Legendre

• age 70, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church with entombment at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife Bessie Babin Legendre; one son, John Legendre and wife, Monique; three daughters, Mary Vorenkamp and husband, Paul, Michelle Chaix and husband, Bryan, and Suzanne Aucoin and husband, Arthur; one brother, the Rev. Francis Legendre; one sister, Elaine L. Hebert; 12 grandchildren, Ashley and Caroline Vorenkamp, Brienne and Lindsey Chaix, Michael, Marissa and Bradley Aucoin and Thomas, Emily, Brandon and Abby Legendre
• preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne Ledet Legendre and Guy S. Legendre Sr.; and his "second mother," Aunt Sue Ledet
• employed by Monsanto Company at its Luling plant for 42 years as a manufacturing technologist for Ammonia; member of the Ammonia Safety Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and was recognized for his contributions and achievements on the committee by being presented the Walton/Miller award in 1993; member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, where he was chairman of the Finance Council and Knights of Columbus Council 1114
• Falgout Funeral Home

Easton Anthony Soudelier

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday in the funeral home chapel; graveside service held Monday with burial to follow at Port Hudson Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by his wife, Helen LeCompte Soudelier; one son, Thomas "Tom" Soudelier; three daughters, Dorothy Cloud, Patsy Chauvin and Chris Soudelier; nine grandchildren, Adam Soudelier, Mason Soudelier, Elise Soudelier, Natalie Boquet Trahan, Monica Fornof Fallo, Samantha Fornof Heck, Kelly Burmaster Phillips, Justin Chauvin and Mitzi Chauvin; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Soudelier and Avela LeCompte Soudelier; three brothers, Alton Soudelier, Lloyd Soudelier and Morris Soudelier; and one sister, Eva Mae Hall
• retired steel foreman with Dolphin Services and a member of the YMCA; U.S. Army veteran from World War II and a member of the National Guard and Civilian Conservation Co-op; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 19, 2005

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JUNE 20, 2005

Lovinia Morvant

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 18, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her brothers, Artney and Weavis Morvant
• preceded in death by her parents, Gillis and Julia Percle Morvant; brother, Harris "Jim," Wilbert and Joseph Morvant; and sister, Lillian Morvant Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

William Joseph ‘BeLou’ Martinez

• age 54, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 8:36 p.m. June 19, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Rink Martinez; mother, Cornelia Kraemer Martinez; sons, Kevin, Terry and David Martinez; brother, Benny Martinez; sisters, Vida Rodrigue and Patricia Blanchard; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Olida Martinez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Shelby C. ‘J. Z.’ Andras Sr.

• age 71, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Westwego, died June 15, 2005 of congestive heart failure
• visitation at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by his wife, Josephine JoAnn Andras; son, Shelby C. Andras Jr.; daughter, Pam Andras; brothers, Joseph, O’Neil and Leroy Andras; and sister, Bernice Duhe
• retired policeman and a member of Amreto in Westwego
• Westide Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero

 

JUNE 21, 2005

Shirley Ledet Walker

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. June 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; memorial service held Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery
• survived by her sons, Glynn P. Walker of The Woodlands, Texas and James D. Walker of Brookhaven, Miss.; brother, Thomas A. Ledet of Covington; sisters, Helen Autin of Houma and Gail Boudreaux of Winter Parks, Fla.; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Walker; parents, Lester Jack Ledet and Mae Bernadette LeBouef Ledet; and brothers, James P. Ledet and Reynold P. Ledet
• homemaker and a member of the St. Gregory Barbarigo Ladies Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Alcide Luke

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. June 20, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Georgiana Granier Luke of Houma; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce Paul and Maria Luke of Reston, Va., Craig Anthony and Sharon Luke of Grand Caillou and Allan Anthony and Carla Luke of Houma; brother, Arthur Luke of Houma; sister, Florence L. Guidry of Grand Caillou; grandchildren, Carlos Andres Luke, Jamie Lee Luke, Monique Ann Luke and Kira Ann Luke; great-grandchild, Kaysia Monique Stove; and godchildren, Keith Cortez, Robert Fonseca and Ashley Granier
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Azelie Fanguy Luke; and brother, Claude Luke Sr.
• retired commercial fisherman; past member of Gran Caillou Volunteer Fire Department, the American Legion of Chauvin, Woodmen of the World Chauvin, Bayou Coin Club, Elks, an usher of the Holy Family Church, member of Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Dulac Council, fourth degree; VFW Post 4752 as a past commander and quarter master. He worked at the Council of Aging, he was a member of the Cursillo Movement and he loved to sing and play the guitar; U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Airborne division
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marguerite Watson Lousteau

• age 90, a native of Minden and resident of Napoleonville, died June 19, 2005 at Williamsburg Retirement Community in Baton Rouge
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Ray J. and Carolyn Lousteau of New Orleans, David and Marie Lousteau of Knoxville, Tenn., and J. Keith and Gloria Lousteau of Mandeville; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Reuben Ruiz III of Prairieville; sister, Roba Bridges of Minden; grandchildren, Ray Lousteau Jr., Rebecca Mannix, Claire Petty, Elizabeth Doherty, John, Wayne, Matthew, Michael and Suzanne Lousteau, Marguerite, Melanie and Melissa Ruiz; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmond J. Lousteau; parents, Ludy and Annie Mae Watson; and brothers, Lamar, Norman and Cleveland Watson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Shirley Jean Moore Blank

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 20, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Ferrall Blank; son, Bryan Blank; brothers, George "Bubba" W. Moore Jr. and Michael Wayne Moore, both of Thibodaux; sisters, Cathy Bernard and Sandra Levron, both of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, George W. Sr. and Nellie Holley Moore
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Esther Siegman Bishop

• age 69, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., and resident of Gray, died June 19, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery Thursday
• survived by her sons, David W. Bishop and Jessie Bishop III; daughters, Veronica Weatherly, Lois Cunningham and Penny Bishop; brother, Joe Siegman; sisters, Thelma Kremple and Karen Skervin; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Bishop Jr.; parents, James and Helene Siegman; and brothers, John, Dale and Gene Siegman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 22, 2005

Jenney Lirette Chiasson

• native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:40 a.m. June 21, 2005
• survived by her brothers, Larry, Jerry and Ashby Lirette; sisters, Ruby Landry, Vivian Tabor and Theresa Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Chiasson; parents, Joseph and Edia Lirette; brothers, Hubert and Allen Lirette; and sister, Edia Lirette
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Donald Joseph Hymel

• age 88, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:25 a.m. June 21, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Simon Hymel; son, Curtis P. Hymel; daughters, Nadine H. Delatte, Pamela H. Zeringue, Marie H. Dufresne and Jeanne H. Landry; brothers, Russell A. and Huey Hymel; sisters, Yolande Waguespack, Irma Marchadie, Rowena Lablat, Geraldine Becnel, Faye Troxclair, Elaine Troxclair and Frances Poirrier; grandchildren, Janine Hymel, Heather Snyder, Marjorie Delaune, Mathew Zeringue, Noelie Calabro, Alex Zeringue, Andrew, Elizabeth and Henri Dufresne, Christopher Gravois, Michael and Jacob Rahm; step-grandchildren, Julia and Curtis Grenier; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dozilia J. and Marie Waguespack Hymel; sisters, Marguerite H. Bourgeois, Leonie T. Hymel and Elsie Zeringue; and brother, Richard Hymel
• retired employee of Kaiser in Gramercy and a former employee of Southdown Sugars; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services

Herschel Kareem Abdul Jabar Romel Owens

• age 22, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died June, 17, 2005 at Lady of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge
• visitation Thursday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service held at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by a very devoted friend, LaMekia Pierre of Baton Rouge; mother, Evetta W. Owens of Thibodaux; daughters, A’mya R’mya Owens, and A’nya E’myne Owens both of Baton Rouge; brothers, Alexander M. Williams and wife Anastasia D. Williams of Brooklyn, New York, Robert H. Williams of Houma, Andra Owens, and Fredrick Owens, Renard Richard of Thibodaux and Steven Owens Jr. of Houston; sister, Carrie Owens of Nashville, Tenn., two godchildren, Treneshia Duncan of Thibodaux and Ja’miah Williams of Harvey; grandmother, Josephine Atkins Williams of Thibodaux; is also survived by 10 aunts, 9 uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Steven Owens Sr., grandparents, Henry Williams; Elvina Shanklin Owens, and Henry Owens Sr.
• Baptist; hobbies included reading, and listening to music
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John F. Valdes Sr.

• age 59, a native of Camaguey, Cuba, and resident of Houma, died at 2:14 p.m. June 21, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Christine Price Valdes; mother, Rosina Ruiz Valdes; son, John F. Valdes Jr.; brother, Ricky Valdes; sister, Elba V. Matherne; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Francisco Valdes; and daughter, Marcelite Marie Valdes
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

JUNE 23, 2005

Irene Bourg Bertrand

• age 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died June 22, 2005
• services were pending
• survived by her brothers, Carroll and Munson Bourg; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Orphie Bertrand; parents, Ursin and Celestine Gauthreaux Bourg; son, Daniel A. Bertrand; brothers, Russell and Harris Bourg; and sister, Thelma Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Morell Cleveland Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died June 17, 2005
• visitation Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olevia Robinson Cleveland of Raceland; sons, Morell Cleveland Jr., Raymond Cleveland Sr., Nelson Cleveland, Jerry Cleveland Sr., and Carl Cleveland of Raceland, Harold Cleveland of Houma, and Willie Cleveland of Thibodaux; daughters, Ora Rose of Thibodaux, and Elaine Cleveland of Baton Rouge; niece, Doris Sylvester of Raceland; brothers, Oscar Cleveland and Morris Cleveland of Raceland, and George Cleveland of New Orleans; sisters, Sedonia Cleveland and Lizzie Cleveland of Raceland; 32 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ada Cleveland; daughter, Cora Thomas; brother, Samuel Charles, sisters, Edna Cleveland, Evelina Wilson, and Lillian Cleveland; and grandparents, Samuel and Sylvia Lane
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Eloise C. Griffin Sr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:02 a.m. June 21, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his sons, Lloyd, Eloise Jr., Floyd, Rodney, Conrad, Anthony and Bradley Griffin and Roddy Mobley; daughters, Lisa, Sheila, Rosalie and Melissa Griffin, Jeannie Farbe and Samantha Guidry; brothers, Cesil and Ray Griffin; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine F. Griffin; parents, Willis and Elma Griffin; son, Michael Griffin; daughters, Elma and Julie Ann Griffin; and brother, Steve Griffin
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene C. Johnson

• age 80, a native and resident of Abbeville, died June 21, 2005
• visitation Friday at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville with a Rosary recitation, mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Francis "Johnny" and Angie Johnson of West Columbia and Blaine and Crystal Johnson of Columbia; sister and brother-in-law, Eula and Lloyd Duhon of Port Arthur, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis Johnson; parents, Numa Joseph Lege and Lavenie Marie LeBlanc; and daughter, Nancy Rogers
• member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Fort Jackson; lived for her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; had a cure for everything and a magic touch that worked wonders for all who were privileged enough to enjoy its powers

Roger Vincent ‘Vince’ ‘Rocket Man’ Matherne

• age 75, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died June 21, 2005
• wake service today at Holy Family Church in Luling; visitation Friday at the church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Destrehan
• survived by his wife, Barbara Baudoin Matherne; children, Todd Matherne of Houston, Craig Matherne of Luling, Amy Simoneaux of Luling, Susan Gaubert of Luling, Alan Meynard of Destrehan, Vince Matherne II of Atlanta, Brett Matherne of Dayton, Ohio and Cindy Muller of Houston; siblings, Clothilde Dempster of Des Allemands, Carrie Loupe of Des Allemands, Martha Carlos of Luling, Landry Matherne of Des Allemands; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Matherne Meynard; and parents, Roger A. and Bertha Cortez Matherne
• founded Sportsman’s Cove and was active with United Way, Rotary of St. Charles and Holy Family Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JUNE 24, 2005

Melvin Williams Jr.

• age 63, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, died Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation held today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 Donaldsonville, and Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, La. 1, Donaldsonville; burial held at the church cemetery
• survived by step-daughters Liza Williams, Barbara Miller, Judy, Donna and Sheila Sullivan, all of Donaldsonville; step-sons William Cooks, Clarence Williams, and Anthony and Richard Sullivan, all of Donaldsonville; brothers Donald and Murphy Williams of Belle Rose, and Herbert and Willie Williams of New Orleans; sisters Carolyn Landry of Belle Rose, and Viola Howard and Cora Mae Elphage of New Orleans
• also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Ella and Melvin Williams Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Willie Charles Neal Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 20, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruby Neal of Thibodaux; son Willie Neal III of Schriever; daughters Angela Neal of Schriever and Diane Neal of Thibodaux; brothers Joel Brown of Raceland, Joseph Brown and Bryant Brown of Thibodaux; sisters Mable Brown and Joyce Brown of Thibodaux, Patricia Sanders of Phoenix, Ariz., and Hazel Brazile of Madeira, Calif; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mable Neal; foster parent, Frank Brown Sr., one brother, Frank Brown Jr., and two sisters, Anna Ward, and Noel Brown
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church; enjoyed collecting church memorabilia
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Stella T. Dorsey

• age 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005
• visitation held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Dorsey Sr.; mother, Mabel Thibodaux; sons James "Buddy" Dorsey Jr., Roddy Dorsey and Darrell Dorsey; brothers Ted and Allen Thibodaux; sisters Molly Cheramie and Dale "Sis" Neal; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Isaac Thibodaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport

Robert Caldwell

• age 47, of Houma, died Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home at 1204 Cleveland St. in Thibodaux; religious services celebrated, with burial in Morristown Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by a host of relatives and friends
• laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Irene Bourg Bertrand

• age 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005
• visitation held today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated today, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers Carroll and Munson Bourg; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Orphie Bertrand; parents, Ursin Bourg and Celestine Gauthreaux Bourg; son Daniel A. Bertrand; brothers Russell and Harris Bourg; and sister Thelma Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 25, 2005

Marie Dolores ‘Babe’ Theriot Caillouet

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by five sons, Reginald J. Caillouet and wife, Celeste, James B. Caillouet and wife, Jo Ann, Antoine J. Caillouet and wife, Chloris, of Houma, Stephen P. Caillouet and wife, Lisa, of Princeton, and Jean E. Caillouet of Houma; four daughters, Therese Boud-reaux and husband, Julius, of Bourg, Christine Collins and husband, Charles, of Tullahoma, Tenn., Martha Gehbauer and husband, Gary, of Freeport, Fla., and Renee’ Caillouet and husband, Brent Broussard of Gray; one sister, Mary Alice Theriot Verret and husband, Jack, of Houma; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Antoinette Theriot of Houma; one nephew; and one great-niece
• preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Joseph Caillouet; her parents, Clama G. Theriot and Alice Bellamore Theriot; one son, André E. Caillouet; and three daughters, Mary Adele Caillouet, Mary Irene Caillouet and Annette Leah Caillouet
• wife and mom; sang with the New Orleans Opera Company, on WWL Radio and performed at many functions and patriotic programs in Houma; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Godfrey James Olivier

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three sisters, Ethel Bahm and husband, Dallas, of Augusta, Ga., Wanda Gros and husband, Eugene, of Houma and Sally Mazur and husband, James, of Las Vegas; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his parents, David Joseph Olivier and Esther Beadle Olivier; and one brother, Charles David Olivier
• retired accountant and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; member of the Terrebonne Genealogy Society and a member of Bicentennial Planning Committee; member of Terrebonne Art League, director at large of Louisiana Watercolor Society, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and a lifelong communicant of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Paul Gerald Vaccaro

• age 64, a native of St. Louis and resident of Houma for 43 years died at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005
• his body was donated to Tulane University Medical Center for medical education and research; family and friends were invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church in Houma Saturday, July 23, 2005
• survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Daigle Vaccaro; two sons, Paul Gerald Vaccaro Jr. of Radford, Va., and Michael Joseph Vaccaro of Niceville, Fla.; one daughter, Gina Maria Vaccaro of Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters-in-law, Penny Triana Vaccaro and Sally Rusho Vaccaro; four grandchildren, Andrew Triana Vaccaro, Gabriella Anne Vaccaro, Laurel Elizabeth Vaccaro and Catherine Elaine Vaccaro; his mother, Genevieve Gotto Vaccaro of Crystal City, Mo.; one brother, William Vaccaro of Crystal City; two sisters, Theresa Pulliam of St. Louis and Elizabeth White of St. Louis; and his mother-in-law, Odessa Jolet Daigle of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Joquimo Vaccaro; one brother, Mark Vaccaro; and his father in-law, Irving P. Daigle
• retired Nicholls State University Assistant Professor of English, 4-year Nicholls State University letterman in basketball and baseball and past Grand Knight of St. Bernadette Knight of Columbus No. 7355; special interests include golf, listening to classical music, crossword puzzles, snow skiing, reading and gardening

 

JUNE 26, 2005

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JUNE 27, 2005

Mildred Martin Vizier

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, died at 5:33 a.m. June 25, 2005
• religious service was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her son, Perry Vizier; daughter, Joy Gravette; sister, Noemie Lefort; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Vizier; parents, Ambrose and Emaline Angelette Martin; brothers, Morris and Chester Martin; and sisters, Celeste Kieffe and Celestine Cheramie
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Drue McHugh Uzee

• age 56, a native of Morgan City and resident of Raceland, died at 7:40 a.m. June 25, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery in Lottie
• survived by her husband, Barry Uzee; daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Randy Gautreaux, Andree Uzee, Harried and Jai Sevin; brother, Mike McHugh; sister, Harriet Schultz; and grandchildren, Austin Griffin and Breanna Uzee
• preceded in death by her parents, Rod and Daphne Johnson McHugh
• retired teacher with 20 years of service at Raceland Junior High School
• Samart Funeral Home

Addis Adam Price

• age 64, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:15 p.m. June 24, 2005
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley Dupre Price; son, Richard Paul Price; daughter, Nancy Price Porche; brother, Norris Price Sr.; sisters, Doris Price Thibodeaux and Beverly Price Boudreaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Olive Bourg Price
• retired foreman with McDonald Rental Tool; commercial fisherman, a loving husband, father and grandfather; enjoyed the outdoors and all it had to offer; loved to care for animals
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rena Marie Ougel

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 11:10 a.m. June 25, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rema Marie Ougel Yates and John Yates; grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa and Kevin Broadus, Sue Ellen Gisclair and Margo Yates; and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kierstyn and Karyl Broadus, Tyler Yates and Corey Cheramie Jr.
• preceded in death by her parents, Gracien and Evelyncia Pitre; brothers, Wilman, Winnifred and Volise Pitre; and sister, Edia Ougel
• Samart Funeral Home

Viola Marie LeBlanc

• age 95, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:40 p.m. June 24, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Emma Pitre
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. LeBlanc and Blanche L. LeBlanc; brothers, Ernest, John and Edmond LeBlanc; sisters, Edna Vedros and Sister Regina LeBlanc
• member of Holy Savior Catholic Daughters and the Lockport Senior Citizens; volunteered her time at the Lockport Senior Citizens Center
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anna Mae Hue Knight

• age 75, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, died June 25, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Richard Knight; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Jr. and Sandra Knight, Robbie and Julie Knight, Greg and Lisa Knight and Tim Knight; daughters and son-in-law, Beth K. Boudreaux, Jeff and Mary Magdaline K. Mohs; brothers, Wilton, Curtis and Joseph Hue; sister, Lucy H. Royster; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mary Crochet Hue; and sister, Grace Hue
• served as religious coordinator for St. Genevieve and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish; served on the board of the Louisiana Catholic Conference and received the Regina Matrum Award
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Steve John Fanguy

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. June 25, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ledet Fanguy of Houma; mother, Alice Neal Fanguy of Houma; daughter, Emily Marie Fanguy of Houma; brothers, Cyrus Fanguy of Georgia and Sterling Fanguy of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Fanguy; grandparents, Edgar Fanguy Sr., Amanda Fanguy, Clarville Neal and Noricia Neal
• revenue officer for the U. S. Federal Government
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Julia Adams Dominique

• age 49, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 12:40 a.m. June 25, 2005, from cancer
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Earl Dominique Jr.; brothers, Richard Adams Jr. and Micheal Adams; and sister, Arlene Sanchez
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Della Mae Kraemer Adams; grandparents, Alrich and Elmira Adams and Dorsey and Clara Kraemer; and niece, Franny Ann Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

John Paul ‘Bones’ Authement

• age 38, a native and resident of Chauvin, died June 23, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his stepfather, Lloyd Domangue; stepbrothers, Jermaine Domangue, Nolan Domangue, Barry Domangue and Casey Domangue; stepsister, Katie Ann Domangue; brothers, David Joseph Authement Sr. and Richard Authement
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Authement
• Catholic and enjoyed cooking and listening to music
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 28, 2005

Julia Adams Dominique

• age 49, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 12:40 a.m. June 25, 2005, from cancer
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Earl Dominique Jr.; brothers, Richard Adams Jr. and Micheal Adams; and sister, Arlene Sanchez
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Della Mae Kraemer Adams; grandparents, Alrich and Elmira Adams and Dorsey and Clara Kraemer; and niece, Franny Ann Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Betty Autin Mayet

• age 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 a.m. June 27, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Larry Mayet; daughters, Gene Adams and Tamra Bergeron; brothers, Uric Autin Jr. and Paul Autin; sisters, Etta Rae Acuna, Marie Louise Melancon and Doris Autin; grandchildren, Brandi Celita Adams, Rickie John Adams Jr., Justin Andre Adams, Chelsey Lynn Adams, Jonathan Joseph Adams, Nicholas Joseph Adams and Alexis Marie Adams; and great-grandchild, Kalei Elizabeth Adams
• preceded in death by Uric Andre Autin Sr. and Omie Celita Bowman Autin
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Terry Joseph Price

• age 59, a native of Chauvin and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 7:55 p.m. June 26, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose Anna Dupre Price of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sons, Ray Price of Bourg and Rick Price of Alexandria; daughters, Shelley Price Dupre of Bourg; brothers, Ivy Price and Aarence "Bazoot" Price of Chauvin; sisters, Alberta Domangue of Chauvin and Velma Verret of Raceland; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Mary Trahan Price; brothers, Ray and Delvin "Yick" Price; and sister, Irene Price Dupre
• retired fireman with the Montegut Fire Station District No. 6; U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Pamela Renee Womack

• age 42, a native and residents of Houma, died at 3:03 p.m. June 25, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her parents, Jack and Lucille Womack of Houma; sons, Ben and Dalton Hebert, both of Houma; daughters, Brandy Hebert of Houma, Ashley Dehart and Kristin Cressonie of Houma; brothers, Samuel Womack of Houma and Joel Womack of Shreveport; grandfather, Dub Shows of Jonesboro; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Ella and Joel Potter, Nina Shows and Vernal Womack
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 29, 2005

Bessie Mae Truehill

• age 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died June 22, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Truehill of Belle Rose; mother, Bessie Mae Coleman Kelley of Houma; brothers, Sidney McBride of Thibodaux, John McBride of Labadieville, Welton McBride and Herman McBride of Larose and Michael Thomas of Houma; sisters, Audrey Francis of Thibodaux, Betty Dangerfield and Linda Coleman of Houma, Hilda McBride of Paincourtville and Ethel Thomas and Dorothy Gray of Raceland
• preceded in death by her father, Sidney McBride Sr.; and brother, James McBride
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Leona Tabor

• age 69, a native and resident of Choctaw, died June 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday to Friday at the Choctaw Fire Station in Choctaw; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Wilfred "Pampo" Tabor; father, John Paul Tabor; brother, Rodney Tabor Sr.; sisters, Estella Tabor, Rosalie Thibodaux, Velma Molaison and Judy Ordoyne; godchild, Brent Molaison; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her mother, Elise Cortez; and sister, Dora Lee Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Betty Autin Mayet

• age 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 a.m. June 27, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Larry Mayet; daughters, Gena Adams and Tamra Bergeron; brothers, Uric Autin Jr. and Paul Autin; sisters, Etta Rae Acuna, Marie Louise Melancon and Doris Autin; grandchildren, Brandi Celita Adams, Rickie John Adams Jr., Justin Andre Adams, Chelsey Lynn Adams, Jonathan Joseph Adams, Nicholas Joseph Adams and Alexis Marie Adams; and great-grandchild, Kalei Elizabeth Adams
• preceded in death by her parents, Uric Andre Autin Sr. and Omie Celita Bowman Autin
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Mildred Mathieu

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died June 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church; burial in the Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her son, Russell L. Smith of Raceland; adopted son, Russell Mathieu of Lockport; stepbrothers, Elton and Oliver Smith of Raceland; stepsisters, Leomia Shelby, Delores Charles, and Betty Smith of Raceland; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Nick Mathieu; parents, George Smith and Mary Rose Slay; and stepbrother, Wilbert Smith
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John Edwin Kyle Jr.

• age 87, a native of New Iberia and resident of Morgan City, died at 4 p.m. June 25, 2005
• memorial service and reception held Thursday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium; Rev. Roy Mellish, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, delivered the memorial service followed by a reception to honor his life and accomplishments; his remains were cremated; burial service held Saturday in New Iberia
• survived by his sister, Barbara Kyle of New Iberia; eight nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kyle Sr.; and sisters, Virginia Kyle Hine and Katherine McKerral Kyle
• attended public schools in Iberia Parish, graduating from high school in 1934; from 1935-1941 he attended Sewanee Military Academy, Tulane University and Louisiana State University and in 1941 joined the U. S. Navy, where he served with distinction as a Navy officer in the Pacific Theater where he was given the Bronze Star for meritorious service
• pioneer in the offshore oilfield service business from 1946 to 1963; manager of the family-owned Drilling Mud Company in Berwick; in 1955, he co-founded and served as the first chairman and CEO of Tidewater Marine, which designed and built the first oilfield supply boat in its classic configuration; basic design is still in use almost 50 years later

Helena Kiff Gisclair

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 9:55 a.m. June 28, 2005
• visitation Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lois Griffin Gisclair; daughter and son-in-law, Loretta Gisclair Jambon and Mike Jambon; brother, Willclif J. Kiffe; grandchildren, Kirby, Daniel and Morrison "Moe" Jambon and Natasha Elizabeth Gisclair; and great-grandchildren, Derek, Kaitlynn, Nicole and Christian Jambon, Candice Crotwell, Mia Crotwell and Morgan Calhoun
• preceded in death by her husband, Morrison Joseph Gisclair; parents, Claiborne and Victoria Pitre Kiff; brothers, Nicholas, Welton, Kilran and Irvin Kiffe; sisters, Normandy Kiff Hebert, Romandy Kiff Hebert and Lorita Kiff Lafont
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 30, 2005

Cecile Chiasson Albarado

• age 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died June 28, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Louis Albarado Jr.; daughter, Diana A. Folse; sisters, Theresa Doiron and Modeste LaGrange; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Albarado Sr.; parents, Phillip and Leontine Duet Chiasson; and numerous brothers and sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Edwin Bernard

• age 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died June 28, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Edwin J. Bernard; sisters, Eldora Dunne and Marguerite Detillier; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bridget Robichaux Bernard; parents, Eugene and Marie B. Bernard; son, Edward J. "Coonie" Bernard; brother, Henry Bernard; sister, Mabel Boudreaux; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Allyson Elizabeth Collins

• age 46, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. in her home in Thibodaux
• daughter of Shirley S. Collins and the late Harold V. Collins Sr., sister of Christine C. Hypolite, Carolyn J. Stokes, Sylvia Johnson, Edna Ricard, Harold Collins Jr. and the late Andrew Johnson
• also survived by her brother-in-law Shelby Hypolite. Niece of Willie A. Hughes, Edward Collins, Doris Tollett and Vera Goodman. Goddaughter of Barbar Benn
• also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends
• relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Allen Chapel AME Church, St. John AME Church of New Orleans, St. Joseph and St. Luke Catholic churches of Thibodaux and Asbury Methodist Church of New Orleans and all surrounding churches invited; Nicholls State University, Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Metropolitan Development Center also invited to attend the wake service on Friday, July 1 at Allen Chapel AME Church, 1106 Lagarde St., Thibodaux; visitation and funeral service held on Saturday, July 2, at St. John AME Church, 1017 Belleville St., Algiers; visitation then interment at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Linley J. Collins

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. June 27, 2005
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Conjecta "Teny" Collins; father, Louis Dugan Jr.; brother, Gary Collins; uncle, Charles Musso aunts, Marie Baudoin and Patricia Martinez; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dugan and Azelda Musso
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank C. Musso
• 15 years of service with the Boy Scouts of America
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Helena Kiff Gisclair

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 9:55 a.m. June 28, 2005
• visitation Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lois Griffin Gisclair; daughter and son-in-law, Loretta Gisclair Jambon and Mike Jambon; brother, Willclif J. Kiffe; grandchildren, Kirby, Daniel and Morrison "Moe" Jambon and Natasha Elizabeth Gisclair; and great-grandchildren, Derek, Kaitlynn, Nicole and Christian Jambon, Candice Crotwell, Mia Crotwell and Morgan Calhoon
• preceded in death by her husband, Morrison Joseph Gisclair; parents, Claiborne and Victoria Pitre Kiff; brothers, Nicholas, Welton, Kilran and Irvin Kiffe; sisters, Normandy Kiff Hebert, Romandy Kiff Hebert and Lorita Kiff Lafont
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Cynthia Trahan Ledet

• age 39, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died June 27, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Chris Ledet; sons, Usie and Tylor Ledet; daughter, Addy-Jo LeBouef; brothers, Timothy Paul Trahan and Chad Paul Trahan; and sisters, Wanda Ann Trahan Rodrigue and Lora Trahan Lirette
• preceded in death by her parents, Guildy and Emalie Naquin Trahan; son, Adam Usie LeBouef; and brothers, Adam and Kurt Trahan
• FTC president of Pointe-aux-Chenes School, member of Kajun Mambos and president of Pointe-aux-Chenes recreation center; floral shop owner
• Samart Funeral Home

Rosemary Buggage Mitchell

• age 80, a native of Napoleonville, former resident of San Francisco and resident of New Orleans, died June 24, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Raymond Catholic Church in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Spencer Mitchell; son, Burnell Mitchell; brothers, James and Lawrence Buggage; sister, Bernadine B. Bush; and three grandchildren
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lionel James Owens Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 a.m. June 25, 2005
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Allen Chapel AME Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, Darrel Owens and Troy Jacquot of Thibodaux and Lionel J. Owens Jr. of Marrero; daughters, Ava Washington and Dejaun Nixon of Thibodaux, and Demetria Hays of San Diego, Calif; brothers, Millage and Henry Owens Jr. of Thibodaux; sisters, Carolyn Owens, Alma Douglas, and Vera Oliver all of Thibodaux; 30 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nancy W. Owens parents, Henry Owens Sr., and Elvina S. Owens; son, Don Frye; brothers, Jimmy Owens, Billy Owens, Steven Owens, and Morell Owens; sisters, Dorothy Mae Owens, and Velma Owens
• parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church; United States Army Veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Mary Solet Parfait

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 10:15 p.m. June 28, 2005
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Parfait Jr.; sons, Eric and Brad Parfait; daughters, Sylvia "Peachie" Robinson, Justine "Tina" Fazzio, Kellie Parfait; 23 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Enos and Ophelia Wislon Solet; sons, Steven Solet, Anthony Parfait, Timmy Paul Parfait and Gerald "Pecan" Parfait; daughters, Denise "Sissy" Parfait; and a baby girl; and grandson, Logan Kane
• Samart Funeral Home

Lowitta Marie ‘Lou Loot’ Watkins (St. Pierre)

• born Oct. 27, 1928, native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Gretna for 47 yrs.; died on June 17, 2005, from pancreatic cancer, at home surrounded by family
• Celebration of Life took place on June 18, 2005 at her home in Gretna
• preceded in death by her father, Edmond St. Pierre
• survived by her adoring husband, William, three daughters; Yvette, Elizabeth (Pensacola) and Rachel, two grandchildren; Kurt (Dana) and April Bellow, great granddaughter Kylie, mother Eve St. Pierre, siblings; "Snake" (Tony), "Calliou" (Helen), Melva (Tom) and Lorena (Hank), numerous cousins, nieces and nephews
• best remembered for her unconditional love, devout Catholic faith, love of shopping, gardening, sweeping, supporter of all endeavors and her seafood Gumbo; gifted artist filling her and Bill’s home with almost 200 paintings; telephone operator, certified lifeguard, swimming instructor, excellent tennis player and family photographer; loved to hike in the Smoky Mountains and walk the beaches of Pensacola / Perdido Key hunting for shells; always "right in time" with fashion and music; enjoyed numerous concerts with her daughters including Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Bette Midler, Tina Turner and several Jazz Fests; enjoyed going to her daughters’ band gigs, no matter what the venue