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Obituaries September, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 October 2005

SEPTEMBER 1, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 2, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

Kenneth Joseph Hebert

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005

• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife of 49 years, Irma LeCompte Hebert; one son, Keith "Cheetah" Hebert and wife, Angie; four daughters, Arlene Hebert Pertuit and husband, Randy, Charlene Hebert Cole and husband, James, Monica Hebert Olivieri and husband, Richard, and Janice Hebert Autin and husband, Sean; one brother, Carroll Hebert; one sister, Kathlene Hebert Cobb; seven grandchildren, Kelly and Brett Olivieri, Danielle Pertuit, Adam and Sarah Cole, Alex Autin and Kyle Hebert; and one great-grandchild, Kelsey Olivieri

• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Priscilla Rhodes Hebert

• U. S. Navy and Air Force veteran and was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; an avid gardener and sportsman

• Falgout Funeral Home

Allen A. Trahan Sr.

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:36 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Dorothy B. Trahan; three sons, Allen "T-Neg" Trahan Jr., Darryl Trahan and Chris A. Trahan; two stepsons, Danny T. Ledet and Lynn A. Ledet; three daughters, Carolyn T. Lirette, Darlene T. Hayes and Robin T. Parfait; one brother, James A. Trahan; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, James "Jim" and Vince Smith Trahan; and one sister, Allie Trahan Jones

• retired and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

SEPTEMBER 4, 2005

no postings listed

 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 6, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 7, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2005

no postings – Hurricane Katrina

 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2005

Virgie Naquin Dupre

• age 93, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by her daughter, Dolores D. Breaux and husband, Floyd, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Dolores Ray Dupre; and 10 grandchildren, Carolyn D. Prejean and husband, Jace, Lisa D. Neal and husband, Ed, Monica D. Bergeron and husband, Travis, Aimee D. Worley and husband, Charles, Mary D. Bergeron and husband, Tony, David Breaux, Keith Breaux, Gail B. Champagne and husband, Robert, Brian Breaux and wife, Dione, and Cathy Louviere and husband, Heath; 19 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Renaud J. Dupre; her parents, Edgar and Josephine Crochet Naquin; one son, Reynold Andrew Dupre; four brothers, Claude, Morris, Joseph Lindsay and Joseph Allie Naquin; three sisters, Agnes Henry, Annie Boudreaux and Nellie Olivier; and one grandchild, Wendy Dupre

• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Edward Joseph ‘Lil Miller’ Ledet Sr.

• age 62, a native of Lockport and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 42 years, Marlene Hebert Ledet; one son, Edward J. "Joe" Ledet Jr.; two daughters, Donna L. Reagan and Rachel L. Cortez; one brother, Houston Ledet; two sisters, Betty L. Ordoyne and Clara L. Gros; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, Belle Anne Ledet

• preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Emelda Matherne Ledet; and two brothers, Steven and Urie Ledet

• Catholic and an avid truck driver

• Samart Funeral Home

Gordon Allan Yancey Jr.

• age 89, a native of Owesboro, Ky., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2005

• graveside services Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church Cemetery

• survived by one daughter, Brigitta Yancey; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Frances Pierce Yancey; his parents, Gordon Allan Yancey Sr. and Leslie Allan Yancey; and one sister, Marjorie Clark

• served as a lieutenant colonel in the U. S. Air Force during World War II

 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2005

no postings

 

SEPTEMBER 12, 2005

Harry ‘T-Joe’ Cheramie Jr.

• age 37, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Sept. 8, 2005

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; funeral service held with burial at Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gina Cheramie; parents, Audrey and Antoine Leblanc Jr. and Harry “Chu-Chu” and Josie Cheramie Sr.; son Chase Cheramie; grandfathers, Aubrey Chaisson Sr. and Harvey “Lay-Lay” Cheramie Sr.; nephews Alex and Joby Guidry, Bryce Jarreau and Isaac Cheramie; brother Johnny Cheramie; step brother Allen Gaudet IV; sisters Audra Guidry and Audrey Cheramie; step sister Jennifer Gaudet; and brother-in-law Toby Guidry

• preceded in death by his grandmothers, Bernice Gisclair Cheramie and Verna Crosby

• Baptist

• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Olivia Adams Durio

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 9:46 a.m. Sept. 9, 2005

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

• survived by her son Nelson A. Durio and his wife, Jane Walker Durio, of Plaisance; daughter Ethel Jane Durio of Raceland; brother Ebdon Adams Sr. of Westwego; sisters Vida Toups, Bertha Walker and Augusta Cheramie, all of Galliano, Vada Singletary of Jasper, Texas; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Melvin A. Durio; parents, Lezie and Alice Guidry Adams; brothers Oliver Sr. and Theo Adams; and sisters Stella Adams Terrebonne and Cherita Adams Dandry

• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church and a member of the Counsel of Catholic Women; housewife and enjoyed gardening

• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

Dorothy Jackson Faull

• age 90, a native of Anadarko, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:32 p.m. Aug. 31, 2005

• memorial service held Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux

• survived by her sons Rev. James Edward Faull Jr. and Rev. John Wesley Faull; daughter Margaret Ann Faull Stephens; brother George Wayne Jackson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Faull Sr.; parents, George Wesley and Ora Cook Jackson; and brother George Wayne Jackson

• member of Calvary Baptist Church where she played the organ and taught Sunday school; former member and organist at First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; she and her husband of 58 ½ years were the former owners of the Thibodaux and Raceland Frostops

• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Alma ‘Lucille’ Blann Loveless

• age 81, a native of Hampton, Ark. and resident of Luling, died Sept. 9, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at Boutte Assembly of God Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

• survived by her husband, W.T. “Tee” Loveless; son Pat Loveless; daughters Judy Cornwell and Pam White; sisters Mable Kirksey and Bevelya Jo Delaney; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Jettie Van and Barbara Ila Strickland Blann; and brother Jettie Leo Blann

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Cheryl Bolotte Mayet

• age 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Sept. 10, 2005

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

• survived by her husband, Mark Mayet; parents, Lloyd and Mary Bolotte; son James Richard Jr.; daughters Erica Pennison and Skye Richard; stepdaughter Misty Pertuit; brothers Barry and Nathan Bolotte; sister Janice Ohmer; one grandchild; and one step-grandchild

• preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmire and Adonis Trahan and Medric and Edith Bolotte; and godmother, Loritta Lognion

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mable L. Santiny

• age 77, a native of Crown Point and resident of Grand Isle, died at 2:20 p.m. Aug. 31, 2005

• graveside service held today at Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery

• survived by her sons Clifford Santiny Jr. and Chris Santiny; brothers Joseph LaFont III, Ernest LaFont and Clifford LaFont; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Santiny Sr.; parents, Joseph and Selina Crosby LaFont; daughters Veronica Ouates and Linda Santiny; brothers Jerry and Kilben LaFont; and sisters Lorita Stanick, Agnetha Soderstrum and Cleo LaFont

• parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church and enjoyed reading

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Josie Ceravola Savoy

• age 73, a native of Kenner, resident of Boutte and former resident of Harvey, died Aug. 30, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling

• survived by her husband, Roy Savoy; daughters Cynthia Peterson, Vickey Schmill and Carla Savoy; sister Sarah Quarles; ten grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rosalie Abbott Ceravola; daughter Cheryl Cadiere; brothers Salvador, Bernard, John, Vincent, Nick and Peter Ceravola; and sisters Sadie Fertitta, Nora Pelitire and Gloria Ceravola

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Paul Joseph Webre

• age 76, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 10, 2005

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at the funeral home; funeral service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Houma

• survived by his wife, Nell Gautreaux Webre; sons Bobby Webre and Perry Webre Sr.; daughters Sharon Webre and Pauline Hebert; brothers Robert and George Webre; sisters Clara Clavajo, Bernadette Breaux and Linda Falgout; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Teleran and Jeanne Webre; brother Sidney Webre; and sister Dorothy Boquet

• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium of Houma

 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2005

Herd Joseph Bartley

• age 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 9, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing

• survived by his daughter Erin Goudy of Thibodaux; sister Gustavia Vergin of Thibodaux; and brothers Leroy Joseph Bartley, and Warren Charles Bartley of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Heard Charles Bartley; brother, Mark Charles Bartley; grandparents Louisa and Charles Bartley, and Louvenia Triggs and Lawrence Allen

• Baptist; hobbies included cooking, fishing, and working on cars; U. S. Air Force Veteran

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nelson Joseph Daigle

• age 84, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Harvey, died Sept. 12, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna

• survived by his wife of 18 years, Clara Ann LeJeune Ripp Daigle of Harvey; sons and daughters-in-law Jessie and Danis Kenny Daigle of Baton Rouge, Herbert and Faye Messmer Daigle of Marrero; daughters and sons-in-law Anna Marie and James Gardner of Terrytown, Odessa and Lucien Terrebonne of Marrero; Frances and Jesse Touro of Harvey; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law Chris Ripp of McCaysville, Ga., Marvin and Lisa Ripp of Marrero; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law Mary and Dwayne LeBlanc of Crown Point; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Lena Josephine Samanie Daigle; parents, Elphege Joseph Daigle and Ann Angeline Guidry Daigle; grandson Donn Emory Gardner; brothers Joseph, Edley Sr., Herbert and Wilbert Daigle; half-brothers Shelly, Henry and Charles Daigle; sister, Nellie Caro; half-sisters, Philomene Daigle, Magnolia D. Sear, Alida D. Thiodeaux, Ozia D. Sonnier and Mathilda D. Bergeron

• parishioner of Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church in Harvey; former member of the Woodmen of the World; retired Texaco employee with 40 years of service

Olivia Adams Durio

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 9:46 a.m. Sept. 9, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Nelson A. and Jane Walker Durio of Plaisance; daughter Ethel Jane Durio of Raceland; brothers Ebdon Adams Sr. of Westwego; sisters Vida Toups, Bertha Walker, August Cheramie, all of Galliano and Vada Singletary of Jasper, Texas; and granddaughters Cathy Lynn Durio Breaux of Raceland and Kristy Lee Durio of Metairie

• preceded in death by her husband, Melvin A. Durio; parents, Lezie and Alice Guidry Adams; brothers Oliver Adams Sr. and Theo Adams; and sisters Stella Adams Terrebonne and Cherita Adams Dandry

• member of the Council of Catholic Women; enjoyed gardening

• Samart Funeral Home

Dorothy Jackson Faull

• age 90, a native of Anadarko, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:32 p.m. Aug. 31, 2005

• memorial service held Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux

• survived by her sons Rev. James Edward Faull Jr. and Rev. John Wesley Faull; daughter Margaret Ann Faull Stephens; brother George Wayne Jackson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Faull Sr.; parents, George Wesley and Ora Cook Jackson; and brothers Richard and Eugene Jackson

• member of Calvary Baptist Church where she played the organ and taught Sunday school; former member and organist at First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; she and her husband of 58 ½ years were the former owners of the Thibodaux and Raceland Frostops

• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ethel Finn

• age 84, a native of Schriever and resident of Harvey, died Sept. 2, 2005

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

• survived by her son Dennis Finn Jr.; daughters Ladelle Bradshaw and Janet Lynn; sisters Velma Sonier and Ola Adams; grandchildren David Lynn, Kristy Lynn, Alicia and Robert Lee, Dennis Finn III and Kaci Bradshaw

• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Finn Sr.; parents, Malvina Roundtree Daigle and Oscar Daigle; brother Alton Daigle; and sisters Nellie Leonard, Thelma Villard and Hazel Daigle

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wendy Meaux Goyne

• age 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 1:30 a.m. Sept. 1, 2005

• religious service held Monday at First Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

• survived by her husband, James Goyne; son Phillip Goyne; brother, Jules Meaux; sisters Deanna Meaux, Suzy Hood and Betsy Meaux

• preceded in death by her parents, Savey and Lucille Carlo Meaux; son Patrick Goyne; and sisters Beatrice Boudreaux and Elaine Miguez

• member of First Baptist Church in Lockport

• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Carroll ‘Caro’ James Lee

• age 43, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 7 a.m. Sept. 4, 2005

• graveside service held Wednesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by his mother, Mary Anne Cheramie Lee; brothers Norman Jr., Harold, Michael, Elliot, Bobby, Billy and Danny Lee; sisters Carolyn Brunet, Norma Savoie and Corina Mobley

• preceded in death by his father Norman Lee Sr.; grandparents, Felician and Josephine Cheramie, Hennessy Sr. and Philonese Crosby

• Falgout Funeral Home

Vivian Sauce

• age 86, a native of Natchitoches and resident of Houma, died Sept. 12, 2005

• her remains were cremated

• survived by her husband, Joseph Louis Sauce; sons Joseph Louis Saucier and Kevin Mark Sauce; daughters LaJuan Barmore, Dagmer Louise Deason and Melea McCarter; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents James Jewel Jacobs and Emily Louise Jacobs; sons Michael Dean Sauce; brothers William and James Jacobs; and sisters Mary Wheeler and Evelyn Campbell

• Seventh-Day Adventist

• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2005

Velma T. Chiasson

• age 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:10 a.m. Sept. 13, 2005

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

• survived by her sons Carroll J. and Richard A. Chiasson; daughter Diana C. Hukins; brother, Morgan Adam Theriot; six grandchildren; and four-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, James T. Chiasson; parents, Morgan William Theriot and Lylia Barrios Theriot; brother Albert Theriot; and sister Ada T. Chiasson

• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

• Samart Funeral Home

Lareno Ann Daggs

• age 53, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Aug. 29, 2005

• religious services held Sept. 3 at Nelson Chapel A.M.E. Church in Napoleonville

• survived by her daughters Mell Daggs of Atlanta and Jeanine Daggs of Napoleonville; grandchildren Kaelin Daggs, Kavian and Kyle Bouie; sisters Althea Fernandez of Baton Rouge and Nanette Daggs of New Orleans; brothers Leonce Daggs Jr. of Napoleonville, James Daggs of Houma, Raynell Daggs and Frank Garrison of New Orleans

• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce Daggs and Wilma Truehill Bolden; brother Neal Allen Daggs; sisters Rosemary Jones and Anita Moreau

• Williams and Southall Funeral Homes in Napoleonville

Olivia Adams Durio

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 9:46 a.m. Sept. 9, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Nelson A. and Jane Walker Durio of Plaisance; daughter Ethel Jane Durio of Raceland; brothers Ebdon Adams Sr. of Westwego; sisters Vida Toups, Bertha Walker, August Cheramie, all of Galliano and Vada Singletary of Jasper, Texas; and granddaughters Cathy Lynn Durio Breaux of Raceland and Kristy Lee Durio of Metairie

• preceded in death by her husband, Melvin A. Durio; parents, Lezie and Alice Guidry Adams; brothers Oliver Adams Sr. and Theo Adams; and sisters Stella Adams Terrebonne and Cherita Adams Dandry

• member of the Council of Catholic Women; enjoyed gardening

• Samart Funeral Home

Vivian Badon Greene

• former resident of Thibodaux, and resident of New Orleans, died Sept.13, 2005

• graveside services held Thursday at Lafayette Memorial Park in Lafayette

• survived by her husband, Hal M. Greene; daughter Linda Dyess of Baton Rouge; son Mark Puckett and wife Teri of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters Monia Joyner of Monroe and Jessica Balavich of New Orleans; brothers Maurice Badon of Hammond, and Houston Badon and wife Joan of Lafayette; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Mary Lavergne Badon; sister Cora Ward; and brother Calvin Badon

• Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette

Jeffrey ‘Mickey’ Howard

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at his home Sept. 2, 2005

• religious service held Sept. 10 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; buried in Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville

• survived by his daughters Demestria, Ula and Carolyn Jupiter and Wanda Williams, all of Napoleonville; stepdaughters Audrey and Janice Howard, both of New Orleans; sons Jeffrey, Michael, Roy, Warren, Eric, Dwayne and Jamal Jupiter, all of Napoleonville; sisters Eva Melancon of New Orleans and Edna Morgan of Baton Rouge; brothers Roy Howard of Baton Rouge, Felton Howard of Oregon, and Frank Howard of California; 30 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Jupiter, parents, two daughters, three brothers, two sisters and a grandson

• laborer

• Williams and Southall Funeral Homes in Napoleonville

Yvonne Becnel Percle

• age 76, a native of Vacherie and resident of Choupic, died at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 31, 2005

• mass of burial held Sept. 6 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; buried in the church cemetery

• survived by her son Wayne Percle and wife, Ann; daughters Jackie Olivier and her husband, Gillis, and Bea Parker and her husband, David; brothers Marcel, Joseph “Bluebeck” and Tony Becnel; sisters Mabel Guillot and Jane Percle; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Percle; parents, Abel and Marguerite Becnel; brothers Louis and Abel Becnel Jr.; sisters Marie Zeringue, Janet Folse, Altha Rome, Delta Rodrigue, Ann Becnel and Therancie Becnel

• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church

• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Mary Alice Junot Richard

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 12, 2005

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

• survived by her sons David G., Mark J., René A., Michael D. and Shawn J. Richard; daughters Monique R. Omer and Maria R. Benoit; brother Charles P. “Chuck” Junot; sister Bettie Junot Weber; daughters-in-law, Suzi Leese Richard, Jackie Hymel Richard, Stephanie Rodrigue Richard, Lisa Richard Richard and Daisy Vining Richard; son-in-law Troy D. Benoit; grandchildren Gabrielle, Seth and Rebekah Richard, Michelle, Aimee’ and Alyson Richard, Jonathan Omer, Andrew, Philip and Jacob Richard, Natalie, Even and Connor Richard, Mary-Claire and Emma Benoit and August Richard

• precede in death by her husband, Marvin, Marcelle Richard; parents, Philip Earl and Clothilde Mire Junot; brothers Philip W. “Buster” Junot and Gerard K. “Jerry” Junot

• homemaker, former board member of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary and former officer of the E. D. White Catholic High Mother’s Club, former officer of Entré Nous and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Irvin ‘Joe’ Verdin

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died Sept. 10, 2005

• graveside service was held today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow

• survived by his wife, Betty White; brothers Adam, Wilson, Edward, Octave, Lawrence Jr., Willis and Michael Verdin; sister Elozia Gisclair

• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Felecia Billiot Verdin; brothers Alphonse and Paul Verdin; and sister Marie Verdin Farbe

• enjoyed carving and trapping

• Samart Funeral Home

Amelia “Sis” Blanchard Williams

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 2, 2005

• religious services held Sept. 8 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; buried in the church cemetery

• survived by nieces Sedonia L. James, Kandy Crayton and Bernadette Jacobs; nephews Earnest, Wayne, Ricky and Willard Blanchard and Rodney Crayton; great-nieces Lisa Washington, Denise Johnson, Nedra Washington, Petrina Jupiter, Trena Washington and Elizabeth Jacobs; great-nephews Dean Washington, Eric Johnson, Tommy Washington, Bradley Washington, Donald Jupiter, Frank Washington, Earnest Blanchard Jr., Rondell Crayton, Rongell Crayton and Ronkell Crayton; sister-in-law Florentine Blanchard; and adopted daughter Jacquelyn Staggs

• preceded in death by her husband, H.P. Williams Jr.; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Blanchard; brothers Ernest Willie and Joseph Blanchard; nephews Bruce, Gregory and Willie Blanchard; and sister, Lula Bell Lee

• funeral director and part owner of Williams and Southall Funeral Homes

• Williams and Southall Funeral Homes in Napoleonville

 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2005

Terry James Darsey

• age 48, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 5:40 p.m. Sept. 11, 2005

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

• survived by his companion, Raenell Badeaux of Gheens; mother, Joyce Arabie Darsey; son Hoythe Savoie of LaComb; daughters Terri LeBoeuf of Houma and Chanda Rivere of Marrero; brothers Kevin and Gary Darsey; sisters Kay Rogers and Cathy Boudreaux of Houma, Lynn Cliburn and Lisa Rivere of Mount Olive, Miss., and Kitti Ledet of Lockport; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Sampey Darsey; and father, Elphey James Darsey

• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church; hobbies were camping and canoeing; retired boat captain

• Westside/Leitz-Eagan

Artie Ferrill Sr.

• age 62, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and resident of Kenner, died at 2:55 a.m. Sept. 14, 2005

• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose

• survived by his sons Artie Jr. and Danny Ferrill; brothers Jack, Donald and Eugene Ferrill; sisters Charlene Bickell and Betty Mertens; and one grandchild

• precede in death by his wife, Elaine Delatte Ferrill; and parents, Julia Heardon Ferrill and Arthur Ferrill

• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Brenda Morvant Mitchel

• age 62, a native of Labadieville and resident of Metairie, died at 11:29 a.m. Sept. 14, 2005

• visitation Friday at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling

• survived by her husband, Michael D. Mitchel; son Michael David Mitchel; daughters Jennifer Mitchel and Stephanie Brown; brother David Morvant; sisters Nancy Roach and Janice Lancaster

• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Claude and Helen Daigle Morvant

• parishioner of St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Metairie

• Falgout Funeral Home

Amanda Marie Thibodeaux

• age 23, a native of Crowley and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Sept. 14, 2005

• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by her mother, Pamela Loupe Noel of Church Point; fiance, Foster Breaux of Houma; stepson Koty Thomas Breaux of Houma; daughter Macy Marie Breaux of Houma; brothers Craig Burnell Thibodeaux of Lafayette, Myrick Joseph Thibodeaux of Conroe, Texas; and sisters Sheila Marie Thibodeaux of Gueydan, Katrina Thibodeaux Cormier of Mermentau, Michelle Renee Thibodeaux of Oakdale, Vanessa Lynn Thibodeaux andVeronica Raye Thibodeaux of Houma

• preceded in death by her father, Burnell P. Thibodeaux; and grandparents Clarence and Alia Thibodeaux, Harris and Earline Loupe

• student at Nicholls State University

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thelma Ledet Trahan

• age 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:05 p.m. Sept. 13, 2005

• visitation today and Friday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her sons Daniel, Ronnie and Curtis Trahan; daughters Susan Authement, Angela Lebouef, Wanda Pellegrin and Eurilda Matrana; brothers Druby Ledet of Houma and Gerald Ledet of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren

• prececed in death by her husband, Lawrence “Sam” Trahan; parents, Willis and Olivia Dupre Ledet; grandson Ronnie Trahan Jr.; brothers Albert, Ragis and Remy Ledet; and sister Rosemary Danos Portier

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society

• Samart Funeral Home

Camille ‘Snow’ Westerman Jr.

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Portland, Texas, died Sept. 13, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Brenda Verrette Westerman; sons Kenny, Ricky and Timmy Westerman; daughters Kirsten and Lyndy Westerman; brothers Leroy, Russell and Roy Westerman; sisters Geraldine Percle, Lily Webb and Ella Mae Adams; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Camille Sr. and Lily Chamberlain Westerman; son Todd Westerman; brothers Roland and Ridley Westerman

• retired employee at McDermott, having worked there for 37 years; a 20-year employee of Gulf Marine Fabricators

 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2005

Bernice Babin Talbot

• age 88, a native of the St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005

• visitation held Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial following at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by sons Francis and wife, Mary Jane Talbot, Lloyd and wife, Geraldine Talbot, Michael and wife, Eleanor Talbot, Bruce and wife, Edith Talbot, David and wife, Wanda Talbot, Byron and wife, Jan Talbot, and Daryl and wife, Donna Talbot; daughter Janice and husband, David Zeringue; sister Edith Mongrue; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Deoma R. Talbot; parents, Desire and Amelia Guidry Babin; brothers Willie, Eddie, Leo, Ferdinand, Blaise and Harold Babin; sister Louise Hebert; and great-grandchild Desire Talbot

• retired nurse from Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, where she touched many lives

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Herman J. Orgeron

• age 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, followed by burial at the church cemetery

• survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Harcourt; parents, Albert F. and Maria C. Orgeron; brothers Orville “Red” and Lawrence Orgeron; and sisters Enola M. Baye and Evella Cook

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Lena Williams Lawrence

• age 95, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 p.m. Sept. 13, 2005

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

• survived by her devoted great-niece Delores Henderson of Thibodaux; and devoted great-nephew, Harry Henderson Jr., of Thibodaux; cousins, Josephine and Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux, and a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends

• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lawrence; and parents, Bulah and Robert Williams

• member of New Morning Star Baptist Church. She was the former Usher Ministry President. Her hobbies included Baking and entertaining Children

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Alexandria M. Ingram

• age 16, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

• visitation held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St. in Thibodaux, Saturday; religious services held Saturday, followed by burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray

• survived by parents, Carla Ingram and Antoine Frank Calloway; brothers Daquine Banks, Antoine Hawkins, Oneil and Ernest Ingram Jr. and Freddie Gaines III; sisters Shada Mitchell, Ashley Cooks, Kashandrane Gaines, Chelsea, Chaquita and Cora Ingram; maternal grandmother Beatrice Gallagher; and a host of other relatives and friends

• 10th-grade student

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Augusta Gisclair Hebert

• age 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005

• visitation held Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Saturday, with burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by sons Harold Hebert Sr., Skelly Hebert Sr., Bertoud Hebert Jr. and Bruce Hebert; daughters Evelyn Plaisance of Lafitte, Vina Mae Brunet and Carrie Ables; 20 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Bertoud “Bert” Hebert Sr.; parents, Victoria Toups and Bennett Gisclair; grandson Harold Hebert Jr.; one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson; daughter Carey Eve Hebert; brothers Emetian, Sam, Policar, Isaac, Octave, Calad, August and Bennett Gisclair Jr.; and sisters Octavie Cheramie, Victoria Encalade, Roseline Ingulia and Azelie Gisclair

• parishioner of St. Joseph Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; hobbies were cooking and gardening

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Yvonne Hebert Babin

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Sept. 14, 2005

• visitation held Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and Monday at St. Joseph Life Center; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the Life Center, with burial following at the church cemetery

• survived by sons Wilkinson Joseph Babin Jr. and Rcihard Joseph Babin; daughter Patricia Babin Caillouet; brother Fred Hebert Sr.; sisters Louise H. Stroub Boyston and Elsie H. Molaison; grandchildren Monique B. Clement, Andre G. Babin, Renee B. Ordoyne, Jacques F. Babin, Chad J. Caillouet, Chanda C. Schneider, April B. Arceneaux and Ryan P. Babin; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Wilkinson Joseph Babin Sr.; parents, Dennis Arthur Hebert and Juliette Soignet Hebert; brothers Paul Hebert Sr., O’Neil Hebert Sr., Gilbert Hebert and Dennis Hebert; and sisters Gertrude H. Landry Thibodaux, Mabel H. Percle Louquette, Adriel H. Bourgeois

• member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, Martha’s Ministries, St. Joseph Lenten Gumbo Crew and St. Joseph Bulletin Crew

• volunteered at area nursing homes and took part in church activities

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Alvin P. ‘Cow Poochie’ Anderson

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005

• visitation held Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church on 11th Street in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday, followed by burial at Calvary Methodist Cemetery

• survived by son Alvin Anderson Jr. of Bowling Green, Ky.; sisters Elouise Brown of Thibodaux and Rosie Felt of New Orleans; brothers Tom Anderson of New Orleans and Joseph Anderson of San Francisco; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends

• preceded in death by his wife, Owinda Henderson; daughter Carolyn Coulon; parents, Florence and Junius Anderson; brothers James and Roland Anderson; and sisters Florence, Lillie and Gertie Mae

• retired employee with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of St. Luke Council 145 Knights of Peter Claver and the Silver Moon Social Club; hobbies included cooking and being involved in the political arena

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Edmund Rohn Allen

• age 74, a native of Trenton, N.J., and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005

• religious services held Saturday at New Hope World Outreach Center on Coteau Road in Houma

• survived by his wife, Patricia Daniel Allen; sons David B. Allen, Craig D. Allen and Todd S. Allen; daughter Diane Allen Miller; and nine grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Edmund Firth Allen and Martha Rohn Allen Holt

• veteran of the U. S. Air Force; enjoyed gun collecting and woodworking; general contractor in the Lake Charles area and a pilot for Zapata-Haynie Corp.

• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2005

Gary ‘Moose’ Bruce

• age 48, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gloria Duet Bruce; three sons, Nicholas Bruce, Simon Bruce and Gary John Bruce Jr.; one brother, Luxton Bruce and wife, Diane; one sister, Janet Baudoin; his mother and father-in-law, Loretta Duet and Eroy Duet; six sisters-in-law, Joyce Bruce, Susan Duet, Cathy Rebstock and husband, Bubba, Charlene Terrebonne, Connie Brady and Renetta DeRosia and husband, Daniel; and numerous nephews and nieces

• preceded in death by his parents, John and Elva Vegas Bruce; and one brother, Jacob Bruce

• loved spending time with his family and watching his boys participate in sports activities; loved to cook and eat; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Johnnie Davis

• age 76, a native of Wilkinson County, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005

• funeral services today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodville, Miss., with burial in Davis Family Cemetery in Woodville

• survived by eight stepsons, Kelvin Stovall and Welmon Stovall, both of Houma, James Stovall of Chauvin, Wilford Stovall of Lafayette and Larry Wakins, Melvin and Elvin Stovall and Randy Shallowhorne, all of Houston; four stepdaughters, Gaynell Wesley and Enderlyn Stovall, both of Houston, and Robin Shallowhorne and Ruby Nell Stovall, both of Houma; one brother, L.C. Davis of New Orleans; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Davis and Mathilda Davis; his companion, Modries Mae Shallowhorne; three brothers; and one sister

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Amanda Marie Thibodeaux

• age 23, a native of Crowley and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005

• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

• survived by her fiance, Foster Breaux of Houma; her mother, Pamela Loupe Noel of Church Point; one stepson, Koty Thomas Breaux of Houma; one daughter, Macy Marie Breaux of Houma; two brothers, Craig Burnell Thibodeaux of Lafayette and Myrick Joseph Thibodeaux of Conroe, Texas; and five sisters, Sheila Marie Thibodeaux of Gueydan, Katrina T. Cormier of Mermentau, Michelle Renee Thibodeaux of Oakdale, Vanessa Lynn Thibodeaux and Veronica Raye Thibodeaux of Houma

• preceded in death by her father, Burnell P. Thibodeaux; and her grandparents, Clarence and Alia Thibodeaux and Harris and Earline Loupe

• student at Nicholls State University

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2005

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2005

Charles ‘Charlie’ Brown

• age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Avondale died at 7:55 a.m. Sept. 18, 2005

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gerdie Rose Brown; son, William Brown and wife, Ruth Ann Brown; daughter, Rose Griffith, and husband, James Griffith; a sister, Mildred Lawson; grandchildren, Brenda Newfield and Cynthia Roberson; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Araentine Rodrigue Brown; brothers, Sidney, Percy and Andrew Brown; and sisters, Velma Breaux and Gertie Thibodeaux

Gary ‘Moose’ Bruce

• age 48, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died Sept. 15, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Gloria Duet Bruce; sons, Nicholas, Simon and Gary John Bruce Jr.; brother, Luxton and wife Diane Bruce; sister, Janet Baudoin; in-laws, Loretta and Eroy Duet; sisters-in-law, Joyce Bruce, Susan Duet, Cathy and Bubba Rebstock, Charlene Terrebonne, Connie Brady, Renetta and Daniel DeRosta; and numerous nephews and nieces

• preceded in death by his parents, John and Elva Vegas Bruce; brother, Jacob Bruce

• loved spending time with his family and watching his sons participate in sports; loved to cook and eat

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Mary L. Cooks

• age 60, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Sept. 14, 2005

• religious service took place today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; burial was in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Carril Cooks; sons, Romel, Harold and Carril Cooks Jr.; father, Adam Meade Sr.; and a host of nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by her mother, Leola Meade; sisters, Viola Harris, Thelma Brown and Mildred Bennette; and a brother, Adam Meade Jr.

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mildred Louise Devillier

• age 70, a native of Nagodoches, Texas, and resident of St. Charles community, died at 11:52 a.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Joseph Daly Devillier; a son, John Devillier; a brother, Larry Wood; a sister, Tommie Ray Elder; and five grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, George Hodges and Azalee Wood; a daughter, Gwendolyn Devillier Smith; and a sister, Maureen Ware

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Clifton Francis ‘Pop’ Giroir Sr.

• age 90, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Sept. 16, 2005

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery

• survived by Clifton “Pookie” Giroir Jr. and wife, Sue, of Houma and Deacon Charles “Chuck” Giroir and wife, Margaret, of Thibodaux; daughter, Linda G. Breaux and husband, Sam, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Arceneaux Giroir; parents, Jean Sylvester Giroir and Adline Breaux Giroir; brother, Milton Giroir; and sister, Rose Giroir Guidry Domangue

• retired food store and restaurant owner; chief petty officer and World War II veteran of the U. S. Navy and received commendations from Rear Admiral J. D. Price for outstanding duty; member of the Terrebonne Art League, past commander of V. F. W. Post 3700 and was the first recipient of the Terrebonne Citizenship Award in 1948; parishioner of St. Bernadette

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Diane May Dusenberry Jones

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with a graveside service Thursday at Seaside Memorial Park Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas

• survived by her sisters, Beverly Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Elaine Dusenbery of Raceland and Marlene Gilcrease of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gatewood Jones Jr.; parents, Roger Charles Dusenbery Sr. and Lillian Callahan Dusenbery; and brother, Roger Chaarles Dusenbery Jr.

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Roland LeBlanc

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:42 p.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by his sons, Ronald and Richard LeBlanc; a brother, Ray LeBlanc; sisters, Margaret Hebert, Betty Benoit and Rosa Mae Richard; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Zeringue LeBlanc; parents, Augustin and Lydia Thibodeaux LeBlanc; brothers, Augustin LeBlanc Jr. and Hubert LeBlanc; and a sister, Joyce LeBlanc

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Claudette Lasseigne Lefort

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:12 a.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off

• survived by her sons, John N. Lefort and David B. Lefort and wife, Patty; grandchildren, Haley Guidry, Eric Lefort, Lacey Lefort and Alaina Lefort; and sisters, Laura L. Cheramie of Lake Charles, Belle L. Mayon of Morgan City and Ouida L. Guidry of Cut Off; and grandchildren, Haley Guidry, eRic Lefort, Lacey Lefort and Alania Lefort

• preceded in death by her husband, Johnny B. Lefort; and parents, Alphonse and Ida Duffy Lasseigne

• parishioner at Our Lady of Prompt Succor

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Sidney J. Matherne

• age 93, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland and Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche

• survived by his sons, Curlis, Roland and Gerald Matherne; daughters, Clairbell Thompson and Mary Ann Bourgeois; two brothers, Hector and Victor Matherne; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Alida Comardelle Matherne; parents, Jacques and Henrietta S. Matherne; a son, Lloyd Matherne; brothers, Tony, Felix, Sam and Arthur Matherne; and one great-grandchild

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Warner Joseph Pellegrin

• age 86, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:10 p.m. Sept. 18, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Wilma Robichaux Pellegrin; son, Roger “Dale” Pellegrin’ sister, Louella Pellegrin Guidry of Galliano; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Victor Sr. and Clavia Authement; son, Ronald Pellegrin; brothers, Earl Sr. and Victor Pellegrin Jr.; sisters, Mildren P. Authement and Thelma P. Adams; and granddaughter, Brittany Porche

• boat captain and owner for Texaco Oil Company for 50 years; third-degree Knight of Columbus and a devoted husband, father and grandfather; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillian Ordogne Perez

• age 86, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 2005

• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by her son Larry J. Perez; daughter Ethel P. Duet; sister Norma Ordoyne; grandchildren Scott, Duane and Tiffany Duet; great-grandchildren Colt, Guy, Beau, Katie and Nicholas Duet; and great-great-grandchild, Lyla Duet

• preceded in death by her husband, Euclide “Kid” Perez; parents, Nicholas and Valerie Thibodaux Ordogne; brothers Curtis, Sidney and Norman Ordogne; and sisters Verna O. Tabor and Lovina O. Hebert

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Bernice Babin Talbot

• age 88, a native of the St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005

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

• survived by sons Francis and wife, Mary Jane Talbot, Lloyd and wife, Geraldine Talbot, Michael and wife, Eleanor Talbot, Bruce and wife, Edith Talbot, David and wife, Wanda Talbot, Byron and wife, Jan Talbot, and Daryl and wife, Donna Talbot, Wayne and wife, Wildred Talbot; daughter Janice and husband, David Zeringue; sister Edith Mongrue; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Deoma R. Talbot; parents, Desire and Amelia Guidry Babin; brothers Willie, Eddie, Leo, Ferdinand, Blaise, Gaston and Harold Babin; sister Louise Hebert; and great-grandchild Desire Talbot

• retired nurse from Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, where she touched many lives

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Betty Guillot Waguespack

• age 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:50 p.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond Waguespack; daughters, Debra Bonvillain of Thibodaux and Arline Mistretta of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Violet Gros Guillot

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

Aman Joseph Claudet

• age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:22 p.m. Sept. 19, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Bessie Campeau Claudet; sons Aman J. Jr., Michel Henry and Rene’ Andrew Claudet; daughters Claudette Caldwell, Louise Bourg, Geri Munson, Mary Martinez and Denise Rome; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Raoul Claudet and Rita Rose Badeaux Claudet; and brothers Henry Raoul Claudet Jr. and Gordon Louis Claudet

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and past president and chairman of Raceland Bank and Trust

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Eva Kraemer Cortez

• age 74, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Sept. 19, 2005

• funeral times were pending

• survived by her sons Wayne, Bruce, Barry and Jerry Cortez; daughters Kathleen Cortez, Monica Granier, Melinda Martinez and Mitzi Cortez; brothers Raymond and Frank Kraemer, Thomas, Daniel and Gary Larousse; sisters Ida Mae Martinez, Carrol Dempster, Karen Frickey, Mercedes DeJean and Gloria Parker; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland J. Cortez; parents, Jean and Mercedes Cortez Kraemer; and stepbrothers Edne A. Larousse Jr. and Howard Kraemer

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Eva Kraemer Cortez

• age 74, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Sept. 19, 2005

• funeral times were pending

• survived by her sons Wayne, Bruce, Barry and Jerry Cortez; daughters Kathleen Cortez, Monica Granier, Melinda Martinez and Mitzi Cortez; brothers Raymond and Frank Kraemer, Thomas, Daniel and Gary Larousse; sisters Ida Mae Martinez, Carrol Dempster, Karen Frickey, Mercedes DeJean and Gloria Parker; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland J. Cortez; parents, Jean and Mercedes Cortez Kraemer; and stepbrothers Edne A. Larousse Jr. and Howard Kraemer

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Gary Joseph Dominique

• age 60, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19, 2005

• visitation Thursday and Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Joyce Bychurch Dominique; sons John and wife Mary Kliebert Dominique and Carlo Dominique; brother Peter Joseph Dominique; sisters Delta D. Orgeron and Emma D. Foret; and grandchildren Jared Michael Dominique and Nicole Ann Dominique

• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Joseph and Madeline Josephine Orgeron Dominique; and sisters Elvira Comardelle and Dorothy Dupre

• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; member of the Gheens Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department, third degree Knight of Columbus, a project leader at the Gheens Community Center and Gheens Recreation Center, member of the Gheens Library Committee and a member of the board of directors for Lafourche Fire District No. 2; retired from Dow Chemical

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Melvin J. James

• age 62, a native of Plattenville and resident of Memphis, Tenn., died Sept. 7, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Patricia Daggs Jones of Missouri City, Texas; daughters Tonya Hollaway of Labadieville and Ebony James of Memphis; sons Vernon James of Missouri City and Jermel James of Cypress, Texas; sisters Stella James of Houston, Loice Fredrick of San Antonio, Texas, Diana Owens and Dinah Douglas of Bertrandville, Evelyn Watts and Barbera Nelson of Paincourtville, Edith Harris and Darlene James of Plattenville; brothers Irvin and Larry James of Plattenville, Alvin James of Belle Rose, Calvin James of Houston and Keith Douglas of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Hazel Smtih James; brothers Israel James Sr. and Louis James; and sister Louella James Preston

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Kim Marie Trahan

• age 47, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Leeville, died Sept. 2, 2005

• no services held

• survived by her son Anthony Jude Billiot; daughters Amy Lynn Billiot and Angie Marie Billiot; brothers Gilbert Trahan and Adam Trahan Jr., sisters Tammy Stanfield and Michelle Trahan; and two grandchildren

• Falgout Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

Gary Joseph Dominique

• age 60, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19, 2005

• visitation Thursday and Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Joyce Bychurch Dominique; sons John and wife Mary Kliebert Dominique and Carlo Dominique; brother Peter Joseph Dominique; sisters Delta D. Orgeron and Emma D. Foret; and grandchildren Jared Michael Dominique and Nicole Ann Dominique

• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Joseph and Madeline Josephine Orgeron Dominique; and sisters Elvira Comardelle and Dorothy Dupre

• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; member of the Gheens Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department, he was a third degree Knight of Columbus, a project leader at the Gheens Community Center and Gheens Recreation Center, he was a member of the Gheens Library Committee and a member of the board of directors for Lafourche Fire District No. 2

• retired from Dow Chemical

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Mercedes LeCompte Duplantis

• age 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:55 p.m. Sept. 19, 2005

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

• survived by her sons Lloyd Jr., Eric, Anthony, Peter, Patrick and Elias Duplantis; daughters Angela D. Taylor, Denise Nubani and Alida Cochran; brother Odis LeCompte; sisters Leah Use’ and Mariam Naquin; 34 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd J. Duplantis Sr.; parents, Roosevelt Sr. and Celeste Bergeron LeCompte; brothers Roosevelt J. “Buddie” Jr. and Jacob LeCompte Sr.

• Catholic; member of Terrebonne Homemakers Dames de Chauvin and the St. Joseph Choir; enjoyed reading, sewing, crochet, raising African violets, playing Scrabble and cooking

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Jeanne Martin Fournier

• age 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:55 p.m. Sept. 19, 2005

• visitation Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her son David J. Fournier; stepson Bert L. Fournier; daughter Carol Ann Fournier Guedry; sisters Mona Martin Fournier and Aline Martin Durocher; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Ward J. Fournier; parents, Gilbert and Erna Domangue Martin

• devoted wife and mother

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Agnes Josephine Papa Greco

• age 62, a native of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died at 8:45 p.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by her sons Mario J. Greco of Bay St. Louis, Frank P. Greco of Long Beach, Miss., and Peter S. Greco of Bay St. Louis; daughters Theresa Greco Pate of Bay St. Louis and Angela Greco Johnson of Slidell; grandchildren Jason Hoda, Robert Strong Jr., Jonathan Greco, Christine Miserendino, Taylor Greco and Cameron Greco

• preceded in death by her husband, Mario Greco; and parents, Frank and Nellie Papa

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Melvin J. James

• age 62, a native of Plattenville and resident of Memphis, Tenn., died Sept. 7, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Patricia Daggs James of Missouri, City, Texas; daughters, Tonya Holloway of Labadieville and Ebony James of Memphis; sons, Vernon James of Cypress, Texas and Jermel James of Missouri City; sisters, Stella James of Houston, Loice Fredrick of San Antonio, Texas, Diana Owens and Dinah Douglas of Bertrandville, Evelyn Watts and Barbera Nelson of Paincourtville, Edith Holloway and Darlene James of Plattenville; brothers, Irvin and Larry James of Plattenville, Alvin James of Belle Rose, Calvin James of Houston and Keith Douglas of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Hazel Smtih James; brothers, Israel James Sr. and Louis James; and sister, Louella James Preston

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Fred Joseph Labry

• age 87, a native and resident of Hahnville, died at 2:08 p.m. Sept. 20, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Rita Ristroph Labry; daughter Linda L. Fleniken; foster brother Dan Horn; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Laurent J. and Florence Frederick Labry; and adoptive mother, Marie “Keet” Martin

• World War II veteran and former member of Lions Club, BSA and the American Legion

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Suzanne Richard Peters

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died Sept. 20, 2005

• visitation Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; memorial service held Thursday at the church

• survived by her father, Daniel Richard; daughter Sara Scurlock; brother Daniel Richard Jr.; sisters Sheryn Weaver, Donna Richard, Lisa Hilton and Linette Walton

• preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Buquet Richard

• retied school teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board

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Richard George Reysack Jr.

• age 80, a native of Applington, Iowa, and resident of Arabi, died

• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; his remains were cremated

• survived by his son Richard G. Reysack III; daughter Jody Reysack Davenport; step-daughter Jackie Joiner; eight grandchildren;a nd six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Lou Cox Reysack; second wife, Jean Elsie Armstrong Reysack; parents, Richard and Rosalie Labin Reysack; daughter Donna Argrave; brothers Manual and Joseph Reysack; sisters Grace Limings and Dorothy Hommersant

• Lutheran; veteran of World War II; retired and enjoyed gardening

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Zander Anthony Toups

• age 11 weeks, died Sept. 17, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his parents, Bambi Toups and Ronnie Stivers; sister Ally Toups; grandparents, George and Becky Toups and David and Marie Foret; and great-grandparents, Gilbert and Winnie Faucheux and Edith Toups

• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2005

Gary Joseph Dominique

• age 60, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Joyce Bychurch Dominique; sons John and wife Mary Kliebert Dominique and Carlo Dominique; brother Peter Joseph Dominique; sisters Delta D. Orgeron and Emma D. Foret; and grandchildren Jared Michael Dominique and Nicole Ann Dominique

• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Joseph and Madeline Josephine Orgeron Dominique; and sisters Elvira Comardelle and Dorothy Dupre

• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a member of the Gheens Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department, he was a third degree Knight of Columbus, a project leader at the Gheens Community Center and Gheens Recreation Center, he was a member of the Gheens Library Committee and a member of the board of directors for Lafourche Fire District No. 2; retired from Dow Chemical

• Samart Funeral Home

Louise Ann ‘Lou Boy’ LeCompte Dubroc

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 2:50 a.m. Sept. 21, 2005

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

• survived by her husband, Michael J. Dubroc of Baton Rouge; mother, Mae Hutchinson LeCompte of Bourg; and daughter Anita Michelle Dubroc of Baton Rouge

• preceded in death by her father, Louis “Buster” LeCompte; and sister Anita Marie LeCompte

• retired social worker with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, where she was program manager; received the MSW from Louisiana State University; board certified social worker and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Nicholls State University

Sarah Lusco Ledet

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 21, 2005

• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Pat L. and Walt Bumgardener, Beverly L. and Mike Melancon, Claudette L. Pitre, Debbie L. and Paul Pitre; sister Marie Foret; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John Bruce Ledet; parents, Vincent Sr. and Annette Saia Lusco; brothers Frank, Vincent Jr., Joe and Sam Lusco; sisters Frances and Rosa Lusco

• member of the St. Mary Ladies Altar Society

• Falgout Funeral Home

Claudette Lasseigne Lefort

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:12 a.m. Sept. 17, 2005

• mass of burial was celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off

• survived by her sons, John N. Lefort and David B. Lefort and wife, Patty; sisters, Laura L. Cheramie of Lake Charles, Belle L. Mayon of Morgan City and Ouida L. Guidry of Cut Off; and grandchildren, Haley Guidry, Eric Lefort, Lacey Lefort and Alania Lefort

• preceded in death by her husband, Johnny B. Lefort; and parents, Alphonse and Ida Duffy Lasseigne

• parishioner at Our Lady of Prompt Succor

• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Joyce Cheramie Pierce

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:27 p.m. Sept. 21, 2005

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

• survived by her husband of 54 years, E.J. Pierce; sons, Keith and Kipp Pierce; daughters Darlene Vega and Stacie Bellanger; brother Ralphton Cheramie; sister Loretta Galjour; grandchildren Dawn and Danielle Pierce, Billy Bellanger Jr., Carly Plaisance, Sophia Pierce, Deke Bonvillain and Bryan James; and great-grandchildren Meranda Plaisance, Dylan Rousse, Abbey Griffin, Brenden Freil, Tahj Bonvillain and Jaely Plaisance

• preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Elise Lefort Cheramie

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Wallace Joseph Roger

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Sept. 19, 2005

• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home parlor and Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his wife of 57 years, Beulah Ordogne Roger; sons and daughters-in-law, Wallace Roger Jr. of Thibodaux, Robert “Ro Bear” and Cathy Roger of Broussard, Barry Roger of Lafayette, Gregory “Greg” Roger of St. Paul, Minn., and Gerard C. and Leah Roger of Abbeville; daughter Sheila Roger of Shreveport; brothers Noland and Peter Roger; sisters Flora R. Guillot and Unna R. Borne; grandchildren, James “Jim Bo” Bodenheimer of Shreverport, Becky Beach of Longview, Texas, Brett, Mathew and Nathan Roger, all of Thibodaux, Lauren and Robbie Roger, both of Broussard, Luke and Jude Roger, both of Abbeville; great grandchildren Ben, Hannah Grace, Andrew, Katy, Sherry Ann and John Mark Beach of Longview, Braden and Drey’ton Roger, both of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Julia LeRay Roger; brothers Freddie and John Roger; sisters Lena R. Tregre, Clothilde R. Richard, Laura R. LeBlanc and Beatrice R. Lajaunie Peltier

• retired after 32 years as a driller and tool pusher from Delta Drilling Co.; hobbies were gardening and hunting; Knight of Columbus conical 114 third degree; enjoyed working KC Thursday night bingo; veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart medal

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2005

Mary Louise Harris Brayboy Jones

• native of Napoleonville and resident of Florida, died Sept. 14, 2005 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

• visitation Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville; graveside service held Saturday at the church cemetery

• survived by her son Elihu Brayboy; stepchildren Elizabeth and Norman Jones Jr.; three grandchildren; and other relatives

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

James Jamison Jr.

• age 50, a native and resident of New Olreans, died Sept. 3, 2005 in Atlanta, Ga., in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

• visitation Saturday at Nelson Chapel AME Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Rose Lee Jamison; sons, Jeremy Jamison of Thibodaux, James III and Damien Taylor of New Orleans; daughters Jessica and Jerrica Toney and Courtney Taylor, all of New Orleans; brothers Joseph and Darrell Jamison of New Orleans; sisters Sandra Watson of Napoleonville, Gail Newmon and New Orleans and Linda Thomas of Gramercy; four grandchildren; and other relatives

• preceded in death by his father, James Jamison Sr.

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Paul Victorian Haydel Jr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Sept. 21, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Laura Nancy Tucker Haydel of Houma; daughters and sons-in-law Lisa H. and Larry Belton of Houma, Jan H. and Criss Layton of The Woodlands, Texas and Laura Kay H. and Kent Hebert of Houma; sisters Marie Louise Daigneaut and Martha Jane Blank of Houma; grandchildren Shawn Belton, Tracee Belton Bennett, Cortney Layton, Kristen Layton and Cameron Hebert; and great-grandson Zachary Belton

• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Victorian Haydel Sr. and Louise Cunningham Haydel; son Michael Paul Haydel; granddaughter Julie Layton Rountree; and sister Rosemary Haydel Bergeron

• retired health careworker with Chabert Medical Center; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Merl Joseph Boudreaux Jr

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Walker, died at 4 a.m. Sept. 22, 2005 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge

• visitation Sunday and Monday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs; religious service held Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Evergreen Memorial Park in Denham Springs

• survived by his wife, Mona Coussou Boudreaux; mother, Edga Mae Boudreaux; daughters Stacy Lynn Boudreaux and Erin Renee Boudreaux; son and daughter-in-law Derek Michael and Stacy Clark Boudreaux; sisters and brothers-in-law, Denise and Leo Naquin, Jody and Joseph Bourgeois and Debbie Boudreaux; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Kim Boudreaux; and granddaughter, Allison Renee Neucere

• preceded in death by his father, Merl Joseph Boudreaux Sr.; brother Robert “Bobby” Boudreaux; and grandparents, Hector and Mary Boudreaux and Edward and Anne Ledet

• U. S. Army veteran of Vietnam

• Seale Funeral Home of Denham Springs

 

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2005

Thelma Hadley Ducré

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:44 a.m. Sept. 19, 2005, in Crowley

• religious service held Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her daughters Gilda M. Johnson, Paulette E. Fredrick, Joscelyn A. Johnson, Jennifer D. Parker and Katina D. Parker; sons Jeffrey Samuel Ducre’ and Donald Joseph Johnson; She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Ducre’; parents, Henderson Sr. and Elisha Hadley; brothers Henderson Hadley Jr., and Jackson Hadley; and sister Virginia H. Dorsey

• member of First Mount Calvary Baptist Church of New Orleans, and served on the usher and deaconess boards

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Yvonne Aysenne Frederick

• age 61, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, died Sept. 23, 2005

• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her daughter and son-in-law Robin Aucoin LeBlanc and Mark LeBlanc; sisters and brothers-in-law Delores Aysenne Boyd and Altus “A. J.” Boyd Jr., Phyllis Aysenne Foret and Dale Foret; and grandchildren Ellen LeBlanc, Lauren LeBlanc and Jesse Marcel

• preceded in death by her husband, Glen J. Frederick; parents, Alvin Sr., and Agnes Thibodaux Aysenne; brothers Alvin Jr., Kenneth and Willie Aysenne

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Levelia C. Griffin

• age 68, a native of Amelia and resident of Galliano, died at 8 p.m. Sept. 24, 2005

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

• survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews

• preceded in death by her parents, Mathias and Rosina Billiot Callistro; brothers Adam and Joe Callistro; sisters Lorecia C. Adams and Theresa C. Schouest

• loved cooking for her family and friends; liked eating out, especially a good Chinese buffet

• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Sarah Lusco Ledet

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 21, 2005

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Pat L. and Walt Bumgardner, Beverly L. and Mike Melancon, Claudette L. Pitre, Debbie L. and Paul Pitre; sister Marie Foret; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John Bruce Ledet; parents, Vincent Sr. and Annette Saia Lusco; brothers Frank, Vincent Jr., Joe and Sam Lusco; and Sisters Frances Bruno and Rosa Lusco

• member of St. Mary Ladies Altar Society

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Wallace Joseph Roger

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Sept. 19, 2005

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

• survived by his wife of 57 years, Beulah Ordogne Roger; sons and daughters-in-law, Wallace Roger Jr. of Thibodaux, Robert “Ro Bear” and Cathy Roger of Broussard, Barry Roger of Lafayette, Gregory “Greg” Roger of St. Paul, Minn., and Gerard C. and Leah Roger of Abbeville; daughter Sheila Roger of Shreveport; brothers Noland and Peter Roger; sisters Flora R. Guillot and Unna R. Borne; grandchildren, James “Jim Bo” Bodenheimer of Shreverport, Becky Beach of Longview, Texas, Brett, Mathew and Nathan Roger, all of Thibodaux, Lauren and Robbie Roger, both of Broussard, Luke and Jude Roger, both of Abbeville; great grandchildren Ben, Hannah Grace, Andrew, Katy, Sherry Ann and John Mark Beach of Longview, Braden and Drey’ton Roger, both of Thibodaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Julia LeRay Roger; brothers Freddie and John Roger; sisters Lena R. Tregre, Clothilde R. Richard, Laura R. LeBlanc and Beatrice R. Lajaunie Peltier

• retired after 32 years as a driller and tool pusher from Delta Drilling Co.; hobbies were gardening and hunting; Knight of Columbus conical 114 third degree; enjoyed working KC Thursday night bingo; veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart medal

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Della Mae Parks Roussel

• age 76, a native of Marrero and resident of Belle Chasse, died at 7:25 a.m. Sept. 22, 2005

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

• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Wayne and Cynthia Roussel; daughters and sons-in-law Pamela and Stephen Wattigney Sr., Paulet A. and Paulette Angrisano Milan and Rick Milan and Patti and Billy Sigur; grandchildren Donnie Roussel, Chante’ Fletcher Joleen Roussel, Stephen Wattigney Jr., Daniel Wattigney, Jamie Wattigney Walker, Amy Angrisano, Stacy Angrisano Barrios, Michael Angrisano Jr., Gerren Sigur and Colin Sigur; great-grandchildren –Travis and Tyler Fletcher, Daniel and Emily Wattigney, Brandon Barrios, Kelsey Sigur and Katie Walker

• preceded in death by her parents, Ivy Sr. and Agnes Guidry Parks; brothers Ivy Jr. and Roland Parks; and sister Delta Barthelemy

• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

SEPTEMBER 27, 2005

Ferrell Lee Walker

• age 82, a native of Haynesville and resident of Bogue Chitto, Miss., died Sept. 26, 2005

• visitation today at Johnson Grove Church of Chirst in Brookhaven, Miss.; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his son Wayne Walker of Brookhaven; daughters Joyce Trahan Alessi of Houma and Brenda Halvorsen of Santa Fe, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Julia Smith Walker; parents, Adolph and Ema Robinson Walker; brothers Sheman Adkins and Sherrell Walker; and sister Faye Morgan

• retired electrician for Exxon Pipeline; member of Johnson Grove Church of Christ where he served as a deacon; World War II veteran

• Harrigill Funeral Home of Brookhaven

Roy L. Sobert

• age 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 23, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral Life Center in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church

• survived by his wife, Rita Sobert; son Roy Sobert; daughter Judy Soignier; grandchildren Angele S. Coffman and Andrew Soignier; great-grandchildren Nicholas Soignier, Olivia and Max Coffman

• preceded in death by his parents, André A. and Judith Melancon Sobert; brothers John, Andrew, Henry, Robert Sobert; and sister Julie Boudreaux

• served as a member fo the Lafourche Parish School Board for 32 years from Dec. 1962 to Dec. 1994; served as president of the school board from Jan. 1981 to Dec. 1990 ; member of the Knights of Columbus, Lafourche Crossing 308 Fire Department, Woodmen of the World and the Independent Athletic Club

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sylvester P. Peltier Jr.

• age 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of San Antonio, Texas, died at 2 p.m. Sept. 21, 2005 at Methodist Hospital

• visitation held Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home in San Antonio; funeral service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Fort Sam Houston Memorial Cemetery, Fort Sam Houston Military Installation

• survived by his wife, Sharon White Peltier of San Antonio; mother, Elouise Rhodes Peltier of Thibodaux; sons Kevin Paul Peltier of Tacoma, Wash., and Anthony Lawrence Peltier of San Antonio; daughter Monica Marie Peltier of San Antonio; stepdaughters Gail Jackson and Terri Collins, both of San Antonio; brothers Gary Peltier of Thibodaux, Ronnie Peltier of Kearns, Utah, Claude Peltier of Arlington, Texas and Donald Peltier of Lafayette; sisters Victoria Jones of Thibodaux, Elaine Walker of Gray, Rita Bolt of Thibodaux and Shaun Breaux of Arlington, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Paul Peltier Sr.; sisters Yolanda and Jacqueline Peltier; grandparents Maggie and Madison Rhodes, Raymond Peltier, Evalena Harris

• U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War

• Lewis Funeral Home of San Antonio

Louisa Rebstock Orgeron

• age 93, a Cajun lady of the highest degree, died from complications of cancer this past Sunday evening; on September 25, 2005

• memorial services were held today at St. Joseph’s Church in Galliano and laid to rest next to her husband in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum

• known as Miss Bea; daughter of Armand and Amalie Rebstock, Sept. 4, 1912, one of seven children, in Leeville; married Joseph Orgeron on June 14, 1932, beginning a 60 year love story they shared with their son Teddy John, daughter-in-law Betty Ann, three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren

• MaMa Bea was an accomplished horticulturist, Cajun chef, seamstress and senior Olympian; hobbies included crocheting, collecting family photos and spending time with her friends at the Galliano Senior Citizens Center

• son Teddy John Orgeron and daughter-in-law Betty Chabert Orgeron; three devoted grandchildren and their spouses, Kerry O. Cheramie and husband Rod, Stacey O. Galjour and husband Corey, Corey J. Orgeron and wife Brandee; and ten great grandchildren, Caitlyn Gaijour, Brandon Cheramie, Blaine Cheramie, Joseph Orgeron, Lydia Orgeron, Parker Galjour, Luke Cheramie, Matthew Cheramie, Carter Galjour and Teddy Jude Orgeron

• also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends

• preceded in death by her husband Joe Orgeron, parents Armand and Amalie Rebstock, Brothers Sidney, Rosalus, and George Rebstock, and sisters Rosite R Guilbeau and Georgette R. Esponge

• Falgout Funeral Home

Forest Paul Brunet

• age 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 11:10 a.m. Sept. 25, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at St. Anne Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery

• survived by his sons Joseph, Douglas and Ronald Brunet; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Marie LeBouef Brunet; grandson Michael Brunet; and two brothers

• Falgout Funeral Home

Melvin Paul Braud

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:14 p.m. Sept. 26, 2005

• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery

• survived by his wife Norene Rose Braud of Houma; son Mehl Paul Braud of Lake Arthur; daughter Lisa Braud Arcement of Houma; brothers Larry, Richard, E. J., Donnie and Bert Braud; sister Judy Braud Callais; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents Edward Joseph and Julia Bergeron Braud; grandparents Edward and Nellie Boudreaux Braud, Wilfred and Alice Hebert Bergeron

• manager of Coburns Supply for 45 years; U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the Houma Jaycees; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Olga Foret Borne

• age 91, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 8:05 a.m. Sept. 24, 2005

• visitation 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

• preceded in death by her husband, Anicet Borne; parents, Ernest and Marie Foret; brothers Lange and Elive Foret; and sisters Iselle and Elma Foret

• Falgout Funeral Home

Gerald J. Bergeron

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died Sept. 25, 2005

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

• survived by his wife, Sherry Duet Bergeron; sons Bobby, Joshua and Jonathon Bergeron; daughter Katie Bergeron; brothers Vergis and Harold Bergeron; sisters Ella Mae Vomack, Katherine Rodrigue, Gloria Dufrene and Joyce Naquin; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Felton Sr. and Agnes Naquin Bergeron; son Daniel Bergeron; brother Felton Bergeron Jr.; and sister Shirley Sampey

• enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing

• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

Dorina Roddy Sanchez

• age 72, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 26, 2005

• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Claude Joseph Sanchez Sr.; sons Claude Sanchez Jr. of Alexandria, Stephen Sanchez, Buvens “Bozo” Sanchez of Michigan and Benjamin Sanchez; daughters Nancy Lyons, Yvonne LeBouef, Jessica Trahan and Kathy Clavier; sisters Irene Fayette and Marguerite LeBlanch; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Evince and Beulah Brunet Roddy; and grandsons, Michael Sanchez and Eric LeBouef

• Falgout Funeral Home

Sheila Toups Sampey

• age 60, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27, 2005

• visitation Thursday Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Norris Sampey Jr.; daughters, Lisa Plaisance and husband, Joey Plaisance Sr., Bonnie Dominique and husband, Lonnie Dominique, Angela Sampey and husband, Corey Dufrene, and Callie Sampey and husband, Terry Cheramie; grandchildren, Megan and Joey Plaisance Jr., Lauren and Brett Dominique, Reba, Rebecca and Hilary Yates, Tyler Dufrene and Erin and Myka Cheramie; brothers, Donovan, Cleary, Tommy, Kearney, twin brother Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy, Sandy and Lane Toups; and sisters, Dolores Foreman, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Cathy Durio

• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Bess Dufrene Toups; brother, Alvin Toups; and sisters, Lois Walker and Wanda Toups

• parishioner of St. Anthony and was a member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society; employed by Wal-Mart for 13 years

• Falgout Funeral Home

Rosa Mae LeBlanc Richard

• age 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 11 p.m. Sept. 26, 2005

• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville

• survived by her sons, Glen Richard and friend Dale Callegan; Larry and wife Charlene W. Richard, Dean and wife Shari H. Richard and Danny Richard; daughter, Linda and husband Tommy Daniel; brother Ray LeBlanc; sisters Margaret Hebert and Betty Benoit; grandchildren Donald, Lance, Dodi, Taylor and Megan Richard; and great-grandchildren Haleigh and Peyton Richard

• preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph “Butsy” Richard; parents, Augustin and Lydia Thibodaux LeBlanc; brothers A.J. LeBlanc Jr., Hubert and Roland LeBlanc; and sister Joyce LeBlanc

• loved flowers, cooking and attending church at First United Methodist in Thibodaux

• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2005

Birdie Marie Hebert Petersen

• age 98, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 4:38 a.m. Sept. 22, 2005

• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; Liturgy of the Word held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery

• preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Julia Bergeron Hebert; brothers Crimer and Abel Hebert; sisters Margaret Stewart, Cecile Gustin and Madora Combe

• retired buyer with The Emporium; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Brenda Kay O’Quin

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died Sept. 27, 2005

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by her son Devin O’Quin; daughter Brenda Sue Ballam; and sisters Gail Kain, Hazel Geissler and Geraldine Harris

• preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Faverty and Zamia Gisclair Faverty; brother Kenneth Aubrey; and sisters Elaine Eymard and Linda Guidry

• Samart Funeral Home

Jules Flakes Jr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 24, 2005

• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, burial will be in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Eula Mae Flakes of Thibodaux; sisters Louella F. Rhodes of Detroit, Mich., Dorothy F. Davis, and Martha Flakes of Thibodaux, Mercedes F. Winston, and Mary F. Williams of New Orleans; brother Lawrence Flakes of Thibodaux; and godchildren Clarence Beamon Jr., Ava Washington, and Hester Dorsey

• preceded in death by his parents, Jules Sr., and Elizabeth Flakes; sister Eula Pearl F. Reado; and brothers Raymond Flakes Sr., and Eddie Flakes Sr.

• member of Moses Baptist Church Choir. His hobbies included working in his garden, and watching baseball games

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Paul James ‘Jimmy’ Boudreaux

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 28, 2005

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

• survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Fields Boudreaux; daughter Denise Marie Boudreaux; granddaughter Aline Ann Guidry; brothers John Julius, John Allen, Curtis and Ray Boudreaux; sister Carol Boudreaux Miller; and several nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parnets, Paul Joseph Boudreaux and Margaret Baradell Boudreaux LeBeouf; and brother, Charleston Boudreaux

• former employee at Oxy Chemical in Taft and a groundskeeper and usher at St. John Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

Narcisse ‘Mr. Nat’ ‘Pop’ Washington

• age 93, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 24, 2005

• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at thechurch, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Eva M. Anderson of New Orleans, Shirley and Willie Williams of Los Angeles and Sandra Exnicious; grandchildren and their spouses Frank and Trena Washington, Denise and Eric Johnson, Tommy and Michelle Washington, Bradley and Nedra, Dean and Lisa Washington, Patrina and Donald Jupiter, Chad and Ingrid Williams; two great-grandchildren; devoted friend, Corinne Jackson; and other relatives and friends

• preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Brooks Washington; parents, Johnas and Eva Washington; son Frank Washington Sr.; brothers George and Freddie Washington; sisters Rosetta Brooks, Chaney Washington, Mildred Mitchell, Georgianna Lamont and Irma Clark; grandson Gregory Anderson; and son-in-law, John Anderson

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Marcus Johnell Tardieff Sr.

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 27, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church; burial in the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his daughters LaShunda R. Tardieff, Nadira M. Tardieff, and Oprah T. Tardieff of Thibodaux and Camille Tardieff of Westwego; sons Marcus Johnell Tardief Jr., of New Orleans,and Tyrone Elliot Tardieff of Thibodaux; sister Regenia Brown of Gray; brothers Clifford Tardieff and Freddie Tardieff of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Ella Louise Gasery Tardieff; parents Joseph and Harriett Scott Tardieff; son Terrance Tardieff; brothers Walter Tardieff Sr. and Joseph Tardieff Jr.; sister Phyllis Hawkins; grandparents, Evangeline Phillips, and Henrietta and Mack Scott

• Methodist; also a U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a former member of American Legion Post No. 513 of Thibodaux; hobby included watching football games

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Mercedes R. Pitre

• age 84, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meaodw, died at 3:31 a.m. Sept. 30, 2005

• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by her sister Rose Adams; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Jack Pitre Jr.; parents, Etienne and Claudia Chouest Rousse; son Neal Pitre; brothers Clovis, Cleophas, Morris, Harrison and Nolan Rousse; sisters Orecia Pitre, Marcelit Guidry and Lorraine Rousse

• parishioner of St. Joseph Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family

• Samart Funeral Home

Viola Holmann North

• age 82, a native of Fredericksburg, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 24, 2005

• visitation Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial prayer service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas

• survived by her daughters Beverly Austin and Janet Maki

• preceded in death by her husband James North; son Bradley Buroker; and