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Obituaries February, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 March 2006

February 1, 2006

Darby Joseph Simoneaux Jr.

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 5:10 a.m. Jan. 31, 2005
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Delora Bourg Simoneaux of Montegut; sons and daughters-in-lawDarby J. III and Katie Simoneaux of Montegut, Norton Simoneaux of Houma, Ronnie J. and Faith Simoneaux of Chauvin, Dale G. and Henrietta Simoneaux of Montegut, Aaron J. and Tammy Simoneaux of Chauvin, Thomas G. and Staci Simoneaux of Houma; daughter Debbie A. Landry of Chauvin; sister Elba LeBoeuf of Montegut; and grandchildren Madeleine, Paul, Erica, Christopher, Joshua, Malcolm, Sarah, Chase Michael, Adam, James, Ellie, Leslie, Joshua, Sherrie and Christian; great-grandchildren Kenseth, Peyton, Kelsey, Kirsten, Taylor and Riley
• preceded in death by his parents, Darby Joseph Simoneaux Sr. and Eva LeBlanc Simoneaux; and sister Noemie Cutting
• welder, retired from Smatco Industries; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bessie Agatha Roger Trosclair

• age 87, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:56 a.m. Jan. 31, 2006
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her son Roy J. Trosclair of Gray; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ephie Joseph Trosclair; parents Albert and Eva Darcey Roger; son Cyrus P. Trosclair; brothers Simon, Albert, Lester, Kirby, Alton and Raymon Roger; sister Ida Darcey
• member of Church of Christ
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Blair Bernard Jr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:25 p.m. Jan. 30, 2006
• visitation Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Pat Dugas Bernard; daughter Connie Gagneaux; grandchildren Aaron Dickerson, Jeffery Blair Gagneaux and Joshua James Gagneaux; great-grandchildren Crystal Ann Gagneaux, Noah McKenzie Gagneaux and Taylor Blair Gagneaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Blair Sr. and Bernice Michel Bernard; and sister Viva Bergeron
• served with the U. S. Coast Guard
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 2, 2006

Anthony Joseph Barbier Jr.

• infant, of Cut Off, died at 2 p.m. Friday
• graveside services held Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his parents, Anthony Joseph Barbier Sr. and Ansena Cheramie Barbier; grandparents Connie Schouest, Dickie Cheramie and Sandra Barbier; great-grandparents Betty and Anse Guidry, Alma Wessinger, Carling and Marcel Cheramie; great-great-grandmother Hazel Bourgeois; brother Anse Barbier; and sisters Heaven Cheramie and Hanna Barbier
• preceded in death by his grandfather Johnny Barbier
• Samart Funeral Home

Barbara LeBoeuf Davaine

• age 65, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 12:16 a.m. Feb. 1, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Edward Davaine Jr.; daughters Naomi Landry and Heidi Fonseca; brothers Weldon, Evans and Floyd LeBoeuf; sisters Florence L. Matherne and Veronica L. Voisin; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Thelma Davis LeBoeuf; and sister Beverly Ann LeBoeuf
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gordon Joseph Haydel

• age 83, a native of Convent and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 31, 2006, at his home
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; Liturgy of the Eucharist celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his daughters Gloria Agnes Haydel and Marie Elizabeth "Beth" Haydel of Houma; sister Lizzie Belle Haydel Venus of Lutcher; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Boudreaux Haydel; parents Victorin F. Haydel and Lizzie Belle Tamplain Haydel; brothers Paul V. Haydel Sr. and Dr. Henry Lawrence Haydel; sisters Olga Haydel Pertuit Champton and baby Thelma
• radio operator with the 11th Armored Division of the U. S. Army during World War II; served as a drug clerk at Haydel’s Drug Store and then Ronnie’s Drug Store
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nathan A. Melancon

• age 82, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 31, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Renee Melancon, James Melancon, Timothy and Donna Melancon, David and Kathy Melancon; brothers Murray, Raymond, Richard and Robert "Bob" Melancon; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Velma Guilbeau Melancon; parents Olive Clement Melancon and Nara Melancon
• World War II veteran who proudly served in the 739th Tank Battalion, Company C

Corbett J. Percle

• age 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 31, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Ivy B. and Gertrude Bergeron Percle; and brother Crawford H. Percle
• retired state employee, a World War II veteran and member of the American Legion Post 284 of Labadieville and a member of the VFW
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Wesley Smith Sr.

• age 76, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 31, 2006 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his son, Wesley Smith Jr. of Thibodaux; daughters Dorothy Pitts, Helen Van Buren, Ruby Azema and Clara Cooks, all of Thibodaux; brother Joseph Moore of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Zenobia Arsene Smith; mother, Sarah Ruffin; sister Viola Matthews; and brother Johnny Smith
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

February 3, 2006

no entries were posted

 

February 4, 2006

Enid Rita Champagne Gilbert

• age 76, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006
• 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 two sons, Duane Gilbert and wife, Debbie, of Schriever and Michael Gilbert and wife, Sheila, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Gretchen Tapia and husband, Pedro, of Bayou Louris; one brother, Cecil Champagne of Houma; three sisters, Nancy Guidroz, Sylvia Martinez and Olen Picou of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Champagne and Adine Trahan Champagne; and two sisters, Adelaide Boquet and Veronica Fournier
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Melvin P. Gros Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Paradis, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Mary Louviere Gros; two sons, Melvin Gros Jr. and Belden Gros; one daughter, Sheila Moore; one brother, Richard Gros; one sister, Pearl Duet; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elic and Madeline Gaudet Gros; one son, Carl Gros; two brothers, Leroy Gros and Roland Gros Sr.; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; World War II veteran

Lorraine ‘Boogie’ Rebstock

• age 73, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Rebstock Sr.; two sons, Joseph Rebstock Jr. and wife, Debbie, and Charles Michael Rebstock; and two grandchildren, Cullen Joseph Rebstock and Tyler James Rebstock
• preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Theophile Ledet; and two sons, David Michael and Peter Gerard Rebstock
• Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 5, 2006

no entries were posted

 

February 6, 2006

Gail Carlos Authement

• age 64, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:41 a.m. Feb. 4, 2006
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Reggie Authement Sr.; sons Bartholomew "Bart," Reggie Jr., Lodgar "Loddy" and Chad Authement; daughters Valerie Authement and Tangi A. Bourg; brothers Albon "Bobby" and Ferrell Carlos; sister Geraldine Carlos Duet; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Bartholomew "Baby" and Valerie Babin Carlos; grandchild Felton Jude Galliano; brother Harvey Pitre; and sisters Merdaline Pitre LeBlanc and Mavis Pitre Charpentier
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Doo’ Babin

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son Murray Babin; daughter Dorraine B. Mahler; sister Josephine "Toot" Foret; grandchildren Kenneth, Rebecca and Shane Cortez and Dustin Mahler and Brad and Casie Babin
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorita C. Babin; parents, Alcide Babin Sr. and Aglia Babin; son-in-law Kerman J. Mahler; daugther Sandra B. Cortez and brother Alcide Babin Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph ‘J. C.’ Babin

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. Feb. 3, 2006
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Gladys B. Babin; sons Irvin "Paul" and Kerry Babin; daughter Lynn B. Parks; brother Joyle Babin; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Sr. and Florentine Robichaux Babin; brothers Nicholas, Gillis, Clovis Jr., Dalmas, Nead "Jim" and Buster Babin; sisters Laura Guidry, Edla Pitre and Vesta Richard
• an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors; had a deep love and devotion to God; enjoyed gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rita Clement Blanchard

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 4, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Patrick and Brenda Blanchard of Hammond, Donald and Gail Blanchard of Hammond, Conrad and Nancy Blanchard of Monroe and Joey and Patty Blanchard of Napoleonville; daughters and sons-in-law Dianne B. and Frank Savoy of Labadieville, Faye B. and John Robichaux of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Blanchard; parents, Clairfait and Clarise Pierce Clement; brothers Pierce and Daniel Clement; sister Anita Blanchard; and grandson Bryan Savoy
• lifelong parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church and a member of Immaculate Conception Altar Society
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Ollie Boudreaux Bonvillain

• age 67, a native of Southdown and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. February 6, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; funeral services held Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church With burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Leroy J. Bonvillain; daughter Michelle Cooper of St. Ann, Illinois; brother Morris LeBlanc; sisters Mable Usie, Agnes Stanley, Rose Mary Boudreaux and Maudry Dugas; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Boudreaux; parents, John and Elodie Bonvillain LeBlanc; brothers Elphie and Alvin LeBlanc; and sister Leona Boudreaux
• parishioner of St. Bernadette
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nora Marie Callahan

• age 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:58 p.m. Feb. 2, 2006
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her son Ryan Callahan; sisters Peggy Rosamond and Jackie; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Earl "Tom" Sr. and Marie Blanchard Callahan; and brother Earl "Bobby" Callahan Jr.
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Billy A. Cressionie Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:06 a.m. Feb. 5, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at Presbyterian Church in Gheens; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sharon Boudoin Cressionie; mother, Melva D. Cressionie; sons and daughters-in-law Billy Jr. and Rebecca B. Cressionie, Kiley Cressionie and companion Chelsea Danos; daughters and sons-in-law Kissie C. and Hahn Landry, Kristie C. and Matthew Hodson; brother Kendrick Cressionie; sisters Janet "Chee Chee" Breaux and Joan Griffin; grandchildren Billy III, Jordy, Keegan Cressionie, Swayze Landry, Madison, Taylor and Zachary Hodson
• preceded in death by his father, John W. Cressionie
• U. S. Army veteran; member of the Wanders Car Club and the Lagniappe Chapter of the American Antique Car Association
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Calvin L. Dufrene Sr.

• age 76, a native of Lafitte and resident of Westwego, died Feb. 4, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home parlor, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Ida Dufrene; son Calvin Dufrene Jr.; stepson Carl L. Prichard; brothers Norman, James, Ronnie and Berkman Dufrene; sisters Rita Matherne and Beverly Orgeron; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Mae Dufrene; parents, George and Antoinette Soulet Dufrene; son Barry Dufrene; stepson Paul Prichard; and brother Alva Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Melvin P. Gros Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Paradis, died Feb. 2, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Mary Louviere Gros; sons Melvin Jr. and Belden Gros; daughter Sheila Moore; brother Richard Gros; sister Pearl Duet; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elic and Madeline Gaudet Gros; son Carl Gros; brothers Leroy Gros and Roland Gros Sr.; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; World War II veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Hazel Gros Rivere

• age 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Brusley St. Vincent, died at 6:37 a.m. Feb. 5, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ervin J. "Hip" Jr. and Gail Rivere; daughters and sons-in-law Darlene and Albert Daigle Jr. and Earline and Glenn Simoneaux; brothers Mervin and Leroy Gros; sisters Joyce Crescioni and Marguerite Morrison, Dorothy Rivere, Bessie Webb and Barbara Landry; grandchildren Brent and Blain Daigle, Clint and Corey Simoneaux and Ryan Rivere; and great-grandchildren Dré Daigle, Kolin Daigle, Owen Simoneaux and Sarah Rivere
• preceded in death by her husband, Ervin J. Rivere Sr.; parents, Elmo and Mable Delaune Gros; granddaughter Megan Rene Rivere; brother Elmo Gros Jr.; and sister Laura Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

February 7, 2006

Clara Lydia Frey LeJeune

• age 83, a native and resident of Iota, died Jan. 29, 2006
• funeral was held Jan. 31 in Iota
• survived by her son, Preston Lejeune; brothers Frank of Jennings, Bobby of Iota and Harold Frey of Hackberry; sisters Catherine Fontenot and Amelia Bertrand, both of Iota; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Carlton LeJeune; parents, Albert and Lena Prather Frey; brothers Walter, Jimmy, Richard and August Frey; sisters Menia Marie Frey and Cecelia Frey Leger; and nephew Mark Frey
• Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota

Cora C. Hebert

• age 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7:25 p.m. Feb. 6, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Gerald and Troy Hebert; daughters Gloria H. Vizier, Kathy H. Gaubert and Sheila Hebert; brothers Roy, Roland and Lester Chaisson; sisters Stella LeBlanc, Agnes Crosby and Diane Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Paul Hebert; parents, Zephrain and Lucille Allemand Chaisson; sisters Bessie Orgeron and Eunice Plaisance; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Daniel David Hatch

• age 24, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Feb. 4, 2006
• visitation Wednesday, with Rosary service, at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; his remains were cremated
• survived by his parents, Robert "Bob" and Selma Neeley Hatch; grandmother Margaret Theriot Hatch; niece Julia Branch; nephew Chase Jones; and sisters Melissa H. Busch, Erin Hatch and Addy Domangue
• preceded in death by his grandparents Ira Hatch and Robert and Joyce Lovell Neeley
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; enjoyed his family and friends; worked for Cosby Boat Co.
• Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue

Dean Patrick Breaux

• age 45, a native and resident of Gheens, died Feb. 5, 2006
• visitation tonight and Wednesday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janene Breaux; parents, Margie Babin Breaux and Dally Joseph Breaux Sr.; daughters Maggie and Mattie Breaux; brothers Dally J. Jr., Roddy P., Terry J., Mark A., Kent J. and Tony M. Breaux; sisters Mary Beth Clark and Karen B. Forrestier; 26 nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and three step-nieces
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Sydney and Beatrice Babin and Venice "T-Man" and Zilda Breaux
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Gheens; loved to hunt, watch football and play football; a tubing bender for Test
• Samart Funeral Home

Clement Edward Boudreaux III

• age 45, a native of Marrero and resident of Lafitte, died Jan. 29, 2006
• survived by his brother William Boudreaux; and step-sister Mary Lou Davis
• preceded in death by his parents, Clement Edward Boudreaux Jr. and Rose Danos Boudreaux
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Doo’ Babin

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son Murray Babin; daughter Dorraine B. Mahler; sister Josephine "Toot" Foret; grandchildren Kenneth, Rebecca and Shane Cortez and Dustin Mahler and Brad and Casie Babin
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorita C. Babin; parents, Alcide Babin Sr. and Aglia Babin; son-in-law Kerman J. Mahler; daugther Sandra B. Cortez and brother Alcide Babin Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clara P. Angeron

• age 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 5, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at St. Joseph Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Julian Carroll Angeron; sons Carroll and Kirk Angeron; daughters Shari David and Trudy Pierce; brothers Louis and Lawson Pitre; sister Emma Barrios; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Marcial and Clarice Pitre; granddaughter Lacey Guidry; brother Freddie Pitre; and sisters Usta Guidry and Vernice Gautreaux
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 8, 2006

Velma Knight Fricks

• age 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 p.m. Feb. 6, 2006
• memorial service held Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Richard Fricks; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Denise Claudet Rome of Lockport; daughter and son-in-law Thelma Rome Chiasson and Preston Chiasson of Lockport; brother Philip Knight; sister Esma Babin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lelia Marie Knight Knight; brother Norris Knight; and sister Myrtle Arabie
• Samart Funeral Home

Clemence Melancon Ordogne

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 8, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Noby Ordogne Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law Diette and Kearnie Baudoin, Cynthia and Monty Young, Susan and Edward Simpkims; sisters Leona Manuel and Toudelle Gaubert; brother Zenon Melancon; grandchildren Chad Baudoin and wife Jennifer, Karen Baudoin; and great-grandchildren Cecilia, Leah and Zoe Baudoin
• preceded in death by her husband, Noby Ordogne Sr.; parents Clement Melancon and Cecelia Benoit Melancon
• retired employee of Nicholls State University
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

February 9, 2006

Rosalie Rotolo Blanchard

• age 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2006, at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn.
• visitation Saturday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux; memorial services held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Anne’s Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by her brothers Louis Rotolo Jr. and Marion Rotolo; children Connie B. Mehaffey, husband George and their children, Brandon, Mallory, and George Perry "G.P." of Richmond, Texas; Anne B. Hudson, husband Doug and their children, Matthew, Catherine, and Grace of Jackson, Tennessee; Perry A. Blanchard, Jr. of Gulfport, Miss. and his children, Blake and Abby
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Louise Rotolo; sister Dorothy Ann Rotolo Evans; and former husband Perry A. Blanchard Sr.
• member of University Baptist Church of Thibodaux where she was on the Finance Committee, Church Greeter Committee, Nominating Committee, Music Committee, and Music Committee Librarian. She was also Owner and operator of Delta Distributing Co.

Shaniyah Faith Duncan

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma
• graveside service held Friday at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her mother, Treshanda Duncan; father, Kentell Johnson; brother Tyrell Duncan; sisters Daryneisha Duncan and D’shanta Duncan; maternal grandparents Ernest and Rose Duncan; paternal grandmother Annette Johnson; and one uncle and two aunts
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Norman Gisclair Sr.

• age 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Feb. 6, 2006
• visitation today at Christ Baptist Church; religious service held today at the church
• survived by his sons Norman Jr. and Sterling Gisclair, both of Houma; daughters Cindy Hendricks of Tyler, Texas, Norman Lindsay of Houma, Vi Schnell of Ft. Myers, Fla., Marie Muirhead of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Dorothy Klass of Ft. Lauderdale, Leoncia "Cookie" Gisclair of Houma and Felicia Whipple of Greensboro, N.C.; brother Lester Gisclair; sisters Theresa McDonald of New Orleans, Gertie Cheramie of Morgan City, Edith Cheramie of Cut Off, Audrey Gisclair of Gray, Carrie Lou Gisclair of Houma and Linda Bruce of Galliano; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Thelma Chaisson of Houma; parents, Clifford and Leoncia Gisclair; stepsons Anthony Boudwin and Wilfred J. Gisclair; daughter Emily Gisclair; brothers Claude, Irvin and Cleo Gisclair; sisters Norma Gisclair and Gladys Cheramie
• enjoyed playing slot machines and loved fishing and being on the water
• Samart Funeral Home

Reynold Anthony ‘Greg’ Gregoire

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died 3:45 a.m. Feb. 9, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mae Mary Billiot Gregoire of Houma; daughters Ruth Gregoire, Rhonda G. Lapeyrouse; brothers Easton, Terry, Nolan, Ray and Roland Gregoire of Houma; sister Lucy G. Miranda; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Odressie Gregoire and Angelina Crappel Gregoire; and sister Catherine G. Halford
• retired marsh buggy driver with Marsh Equipment for more than 20 years; member of American Legion Post No. 31; U. S. Army veteran during World War II with the 727th Military Police Battalion; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beatrice Champagne Monier

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:34 a.m. Feb. 8, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Jerry Monier; daughter Myrtle Foret; brother Johnny Champagne; sisters Emily Ledet, Octavia Ledet and Gertrude Matherne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Monier; parents Alcess and Edolia Foret Champagne; daughter Betty "Tut" Monier; brother Pierre Champagne; sisters Theresa Aupied, Irma Babin, Mae Dufrene and Vivian Adams; and grandchild Mireille Monier
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

February 10, 2006

no entries were posted

 

February 11, 2006

Laura Tauzin Ordoyne

• age 83, a native of Paincourt-ville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Reed Ordoyne and wife, Debra; two daughters, Sandra Ordoyne Morvant and husband, Howard, and Linda Ordoyne Becker and husband, Jack; six grandchildren, Tracy Morvant Aucoin, Nicole Morvant Chiasson, Jeremy Becker, Michael Becker, Jacob Ordoyne and Jessica Ordoyne; and three great-grandchildren, Brittney, Trey and Sawyer
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Ordoyne; her parents, Oville Tauzin and Evelia Hebert Tauzin; one brother, Oville Tauzin Jr.; and one sister, Esther Hebert
• active in Scouting for 23 years and was a member of the Catholic Daughters, a Eucharistic minister and a homebound Eucharistic minister
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Una Lirette Roger

• age 61, a native of Chauvin and resident of Raceland, died at 11:20 p.m. Thurs-day, Feb. 9, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by one son, Sidney Joseph Roger III and fiancee’, Crystal Chiasson; two daughters, Tara R. Gingell and husband, Billy Gingell, and Monica Roger and fiance, Chuck McWhorter; one brother, O.J. Lirette; one sister, Lana Pellegrin; and one grandchild, Mallory Lynn McWhorter
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Roger Jr.; her parents, Wiley and Bernice H. Lirette; one brother, Emos Lirette; and one sister, Shirley Matherne
• member of St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, AARP and choir member; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Travis James Luke

• age 79, a native of Dulac and resident of Chauvin, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joy Duplantis Luke of Chauvin; one daughter, Delilah Marie Luke of Baton Rouge; one sister, Inez Marie Luke Voisin and husband, Addie Voisin Sr. of Dulac; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Walter Luke and Elouise LeCompte Luke; and three sisters, Vivian Ann Luke, Cecile Luke and Elvira Luke
• retired from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers after 20 years and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of Terrebonne Orchid Society, past president of Ward 7 Citizens Club, past commander of the VFW Post No. 9608 and life member, past president of the American Legion Post No. 380, a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, and Woodmen of the World; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Travis James Luke

• age 79, a native of Dulac and resident of Chauvin, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joy Duplantis Luke of Chauvin; one daughter, Delilah Marie Luke of Baton Rouge; one sister, Inez Marie Luke Voisin and husband, Addie Voisin Sr. of Dulac; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Walter Luke and Elouise LeCompte Luke; and three sisters, Vivian Ann Luke, Cecile Luke and Elvira Luke
• retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 20 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of Terrebonne Orchid Society, past president of Ward 7 Citizens Club, past commander of the VFW Post No. 9608 and life member, past president of the American Legion Post No. 380, a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, and Woodmen of the World; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Harold M. ‘Cowboy’ LeBouef

• age 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose, died at 9:49 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2006
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by two sons, Derek P. LeBouef and Melvin J. LeBouef Sr.; one daughter, Lillian L. Boudreaux; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexcee and Rosalie Billiot LeBouef; one stillborn son; one daughter, Laura Mae LeBouef; four brothers, Joseph, Nelson, Erris and Nolty LeBouef; and three sisters, Evala L. Creppel, Alexcina L. Crochet and Lucina L. Billiot; and one grandchild

Neil J. Guidry

• age 75, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Marie Granier and Alice Rodrigue; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Guidry and Aline Kliebert Guidry; and five brothers, Arthur Guidry Sr., Armand, Louis, Louzelle and Morille Guidry
• retired from St. James Parish

Mamie Hebert Domangue

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:58 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Claude J. Domangue Sr. of Houma; one son, Claude J. Domangue Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Gray; two daughters, Gaile D. Blanchard of Houma and Joy D. Foret and husband, Curtis, of Raceland; one son-in-law, Frank Bethancourt of Gray; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Frank Hebert and Eunice Trahan Hebert; one daughter, Peggy D. Bethancourt; and one sister, Audrey Valure
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

 

February 12, 2006

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February 13, 2006

Sidney Joseph Himel

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 11, 2006
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Matherne cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Adeline Himel; brothers Ivy and Issac Himel; sister Nora Rogers
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; enjoyed planting and gardening
• Samart Funeral Home

Oleus Bobby Cheramie

• age 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:22 p.m. Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gale Fuller Cheramie; son Keith Cheramie; daughter and son-in-law Bekki and Roddy Sandras; sisters and brother-in-law Eva and Andrew Cheramie and Neva Melancon; grandchildren Trevor and wife Jana, Celeste, Celeste and Shelbie; great-grandchildren Justin Eymard, Evon and Draven Sandras
• preceded in death by his parents, Oleus and Ezore Cheramie; and brother-in-law Tilman Melancon
• Catholic; former navigator of St. Pius X Assembly and a grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 9000
• Samart Funeral Home

Nicephore ‘Toot’ Authement

• age 90, a native of Grand Coteau and resident of Gray, died Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Warren and Gloria Authement; daughtes and sons-in-law Connie A. and Glenn Bergeron, Deborah A. and Carl Shriner; sisters Gussie Courville, Frances Rojas, Lillian Day and Vivian Castille; grandchildren Bobby Denson and wife Robyn, Carrie D. and Steve Smith, Dena D. and Ken Duplantis, Shannah Matherne, Vaughn Authement, Constance Davis, Candace Dusenberry, Stevie Martinez, Brandi Bergeron Brewer, Glenn J. Bergeron II, Tristy Shriner and fiance Sam Blanchard; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Paul Authement; parents Caliste and Octavie Bajat LeCompte; daughter Carolyn Authement Aucoin, brother Ashton LeCompte, sisters Leola Degeter and Mary Lou Fontenot; and grandson Dereck C. Shriner

Donald L. Hitt

• age 72, a native of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and resident of Houma, died at 2:39 p.m. Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Kevin J. and Cindy Hitt, Darrell J. and Kim Hitt, Timothy R. Hitt, John E. and Marlo Hitt; daughter Venita A. Whitney; brother Enell Hitt; sister Rita Kidd; grandchildren Rachel, Meagan, Bryan, Jason and Eric Hitt, Jeremy and Hunter Whitney
• preceded in death by his wife, Janet A. Hitt; parents Claude and Addie Crawford Hitt; sister Mary Jane Riegle
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Billie Deason Bush

• age 75, a native of Many and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Feb. 12, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Carolyn Bush Breunet; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Owen Bush; parents Doselee and Minnie Deason; son Tommy Lee Bush; brother Coy Deason
• member of Calvary Christian Fellowship; Sunday school teacher for many years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 14, 2006

Forrest Anthony Travirca Jr.

• age 83, a native of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and resident of Avondale, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11, 2006
• family graveside service was held in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
• survived by his son, Forrest A. Travirca III; grandsons Allen, Forrest IV and Timothy Travirca; two great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Joan Travirca; son Michael Allen Travirca; daughter Susan Ann Travirca; and sister Rosemary Travirca Martin
• Honaker Funeral Home of Slidell

Locade Marie Guilbeau Terrebonne

• age 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Ellis A. Terrebonne; sons Peter A. Terrebonne and wife, Joanette, and Greg J. Terrebonne and wife, Peggy; brothers Anthony Guilbeau Sr. and Roger Guilbeau Sr.; sisters Irene Potts and Hattie Harvey; and grandchildren Leslie, James and Greg Terrebonne
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Rosite Rebstock Guilbeau; son Ellis Terrebonne Jr.; and brother Eddie Guilbeau
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 259
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Margaret ‘Margo’ Bolden Matis

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kyle J. Matis; stepmother, Regina Woodle Bolden; stepson Jair Matis; stepdaughter Stacie Brunet and husband, Brian; brother Jerry Bolden and wife, Donita; stepbrother Clyde Woodle and wife, Jackie; stepsisters Melissa Ledet and husband, Louis, and Sharon Martinelli and husband, Louis; aunt Margaret Naquin; nephew Brett Bolden; and step-grandchildren Alexandria and Meghan Brunet
• preceded in death by her parents, Ophelia "Fifi" Naquin Bolden and James L. Bolden; and grandparents Anita H. and Paul J. Naquin and Mary and Gerald Bolden
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dorothy Edna Rials Ledet

• age 81, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; dismissal service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, William King and Michael M. Ledet; daughters Tiffany L. Fakier and Candace Ledet; brother Thomas F. Rials of Brookhaven, Miss.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milfred "M.O." Ledet; parents Jesse Kyser and Oakley Rials
• former president of Business and Professional Women’s Club and the former owner of Mother and Me Children’s Clothing
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ted Russell ‘Red’ Guidry

• age 33, a native of Houma and resident of Erath, died at 5:49 p.m. Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at Rogers-Matherne cemetery
• survived by his fiancee Ramona Vincent; mother and stepfather, Beatrice B. and Charles Creamer; father, Russell Guidry Jr.; sons Caleb and Davin Guidry; step-daughter Amber Lejeune; half-brother Charles Creamer Jr.; sister Sandra Guidry; half-sister Sonya Creamer; grandmother Anna Mae Gregoire; and one step-grandson
• preceded in death by his grandparents Lawrence Nicholas Billiot and Russell Sr. and Olivia Guidry; and step-grandparents Arthur and Kathleen Creamer
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nicephore ‘Toot’ Authement

• age 90, a native of Grand Coteau and resident of Gray, died Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law Warren and Gloria Authement; daughtes and sons-in-law Connie A. and Glenn Bergeron, Deborah A. and Carl Shriner; sisters Gussie Courville, Frances Rojas, Lillian Day and Vivian Castille; grandchildren Bobby Denson and wife Robyn, Carrie D. and Steve Smith, Dena D. and Ken Duplantis, Shannah Matherne, Vaughn Authement, Constance Davis, Candace Dusenberry, Stevie Martinez, Brandi Bergeron Brewer, Glenn J. Bergeron II, Tristy Shriner and fiance Sam Blanchard; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Paul Authement; parents Caliste and Octavie Bajat LeCompte; daughter Carolyn Authement Aucoin, brother Ashton LeCompte, sisters Leola Degeter and Mary Lou Fontenot; and grandson Dereck C. Shriner

 

February 15, 2006

Oleus Bobby Cheramie

• age 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:22 p.m. Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gale Fuller Cheramie; son Keith Cheramie; daughter and son-in-law Bekki and Roddy Sandras; sisters and brother-in-law Eva and Andrew Cheramie and Neva Melancon; grandchildren Trevor and wife Jana, Celeste and Shelbie Sandras; great-grandchildren Justin Eymard, Evon and Draven Sandras
• preceded in death by his parents, Oleus and Ezore Cheramie; and brother-in-law Tilman Melancon; Catholic; former navigator of St. Pius X Assembly and a grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 9000
• Samart Funeral Home

Eulalie ‘Toot’ Badeaux Chiasson

• age 55, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 a.m. Feb. 12, 2006
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her mother, Velma Ledet Badeaux; brothers Alan Joseph Badeaux Sr., David James Badeaux Sr., Andre Lee Badeaux Sr. and Albert Jessie Badeaux Jr.; sisters Arlene Badeaux Thevenot, Sharon Badeaux Eaton, Joanna Lynn Badeaux and Jennifer Badeaux Sensat
• preceded in death by her husband, Loveless Chiasson; father Albert Jessie Badeaux; brother Aaron Joseph Badeaux
• loved crafts and cooking; self-employed sitter for the elderly
• Samart Funeral Home

Lawrence Ellis

• age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Kansas City, Mo., died Feb. 5, 2006, at St. Joseph Health Center
• funeral services were held Friday at Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo., with burial at the funeral home cemetery
• survived by his wife of 41 years, Marion; son Kevin; grandson Anthony "Tony"; brother Wilbert Williams; sisters Rosie Coles, Mary Jo Mozee, Gail Tillman, Linda Tillman; and sister-in-law Carrie Ellis of Thibodaux, Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Earl Ellis and Delma Williams Ellis; brother Raymond Ellis; and sister Dorothy Ellis
• served in the U. S. Army; accepted Christ at an early age; retired from KCP&L in 1994 having been employed there for 28 years

Dewey Holmes

• age 69, a native of Camargo, Okla., and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:25 a.m. Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Victory Assembly of God in Vacherie; religious service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Brazan Holmes; son Bryan Keith Holmes; daughter Denise Marie Doutt; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Marie Fulton Holmes; son Scott Holmes; and sister Anna Juanita Holmes
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services of Lutcher

Margaret ‘Margo’ Bolden Matis

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kyle J. Matis; stepmother, Regina Woodle Bolden; stepson Jair Matis; stepdaughter Stacie Brunet and husband, Brian; brother Jerry Bolden and wife, Donita; stepbrother Clyde Woodle and wife, Jackie; stepsisters Melissa Ledet and husband, Louis, and Sharon Martinelli and husband, Louis; aunt Margaret Naquin; nephew Brett Bolden; and step-grandchildren Alexandria and Meghan Brunet
• preceded in death by her parents, Ophelia "Fifi" Naquin Bolden and James L. Bolden; and grandparents Anita H. and Paul J. Naquin and Mary and Gerald Bolden
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mable Robichaux

• age 77, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:58 p.m. Feb. 11, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Larry Robichaux Sr.; sons Larry Jr. and Barry Robichaux; daughter Paulette Trosclair; sister Velma Melton; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Louella Martin LeCompte; and 13 brothers and sisters
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; housewife and enjoyed fishing and horseracing; cashier at A&P Tea Co.
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 16, 2006

Jeremy Shane Aucoin

• age 28, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 14, 2006
• religious service held Friday at Christian Assembly in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Melina Hotard Aucoin; mother Janice Beard Aucoin Guidry; son Tyler Aucoin; daughter Charli Aucoin; brothers Jerry, Lee and Cale Guidry and Scott Aucoin grandmother Marcia Weber; grandfather Cyrile Aucoin; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph Aucoin and Franklin Guidry; grandmother Ruby Mae Aucoin; and grandfather Don Weber
• draftsman at Oceaneering International in Morgan City; an avid motorcyclist and a fixer of most anything he could get his hands on
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eulalie ‘Toot’ Badeaux Chiasson

• age 55, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 a.m. Feb. 12, 2006
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her mother, Velma Ledet Badeaux; brothers Alan Joseph Badeaux Sr., David James Badeaux Sr., Andre Lee Badeaux Sr. and Albert Jessie Badeaux Jr.; sisters Arlene Badeaux Thevenot, Sharon Badeaux Faron, Joanna Lynn Badeaux and Jennifer Badeaux Sensat
• preceded in death by her husband, Loveless Chiasson; father Albert Jessie Badeaux; brother Aaron Joseph Badeaux
• loved crafts and cooking; self-employed sitter for the elderly
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Celestin Cunningham Jr.

• age 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:05 a.m. Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucy Davis Cunningham of Houma; son Joseph C. Cunningham III of Houma; grandchildren Joseph C. Cunningham IV and Renee C. Gukenburg; and great-grandchildren Alec J. Cunningham, Sarah and Anna Guckenburg
• preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Adam Cunningham; parents Joseph C. Sr. and Ophelia Doiron Cunningham; sisters Marie Louise Haydel and Elvire Thibodaux
• retired and worked for Schlumberger for 30 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Gibbens

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son Durbin Gibbens Jr.; daughters Frances Gibbens Jones and Sara Day Gibbens Vignes; 27 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Durbin J. Gibbens; parents Edward E. Hebert and Lydia Pennison Hebert; son Thomas E. Gibbens; daughters Caral Ann Gibbens Harris and Mary Catherine Gibbens Dupre; brother Edward Hebert Jr., sister Hazel Hebert Cooke; and three grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sue Hebert

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church Life Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond Hebert Sr.; sons Raymond Jr. and Eddy Hebert; brothers Curtis Jr. and Larry Olivier; sisters Arlene Guidry and Yvonne LeBoeuf; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Dulcie Boquet Olivier; and sister Joanne Ard
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home

Sue Hebert

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church Life Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond Hebert Sr.; sons Raymond Jr. and Eddy Hebert; brothers Curtis Jr. and Larry Olivier; sisters Arlene Guidry and Yvonne LeBoeuf; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Dulcie Boquet Olivier; and sister Joanne Ard
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles Terry Kennedy Sr.

• age 50, a native of Gheens and resident of Georgiana, Ala., died at 1 a.m. Feb. 11, 2006
• religious service was held Monday at Eastside Baptist Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Gipson Kennedy; sons Charles Terry Kennedy Jr., Cory Kennedy and Joshua Gipson; brother William Kennedy; sister Jeanette K. Freeman; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hadaway Kennedy; and parents, Charles F.a nd Willie Mae Owens Kennedy
• enjoyed his grandchildren, motorcycles and NASCAR
• Johnson Funeral Home

Larry Wayne Runkles

• age 56, a native of Martinsburg, W. Va., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:25 a.m. Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Susan Ledet Runkles; mother, Ruth Wood Russell; daughters Robyn Wallace, Kristi Ostasiewski, Karen Pagan, Kimberly Parfait and Kalyn Crosby; brothers Charles and Harold Russell; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lloyd H. Runkles; stepfather Ethern Russell
• Baptist; member of the Sportsman League. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football and NASCAR; self-employed contractor and owned Southland Construction of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Henrietta Thibodaux Bernard Songe

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 15, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law Barbara Bernard Ordoyne, Kathleen B. and Ronnie Degruise; brother Wilson Thibodaux; sisters Lena Ordoyne and Mable Tabor; grandchildren Scott Ordoyne, Angela Adams, Kevin Ordoyne and Monty Degruise; great-grandchildren Haley and Abigail Degruise, Paige Adams, Dylan Ordoyne, Ethan Ordoyne, Clay Badeaux and Christy Badeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Guy W. Bernard; second husband, Charles Songe; parents Victor and Sedonia Thibodaux; brothers Hector andYounise Thibodaux; sisters Edna Farve, Velma Boudreaux and Corrine Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

February 17, 2006

Freddie Williams Jr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb 9, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emily Williams of Thibodaux; daughters Patricia A. Turner of Thibodaux, Betty Batiste of Vacherie and Nellie M. Williams of Baton Rouge; sons Freddie Williams Jr. of Thibodaux and Mark Williams of Gillespie, Ill.; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Nellie Frye Williams; daughter Michelle Williams; son Eric C. Williams; brothers Eddie and Norman Williams; and grandparents Olevia and Joseph Frye
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and a former member of the Southern Tones Gospel Group; hobbies included singing and mowing lawns
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Mable Trosclair LeBlanc

• age 87, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Larose, died Feb. 15, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son Marvin Evans; brother Ellis Trosclair; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward LeBlanc; parents Emile and Rose Marie O. Trosclair; brother Russell Trosclair; sister Denise Buie
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Isabelle T. Johnson

• age 83, a native of Carville and resident of Belle Rose, died Feb. 10, 2006
• visitation today and Saturday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Louis Barnes Sr. of Paradis; sister Gladys Dandridge of Wichataw Falls, Texas; brothers Lawrence Truxillo of New Orleans and Melvin Miller of Donaldsonville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Johnson; parents, Isabella and Clarence Truxillo; sisters Evelyn Patterson and Olevia Pearley; and grandchild Demetres Barnes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Robert Taylor Barlow

• age 67, a resident of Marks, Miss., died Feb. 13, 2006
• religious service was held today at Dickins Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville, Miss., with burial in Longtown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Charlotte Taylor Barlow of Raceland; son Richard Dean Barlow of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; daughters Deborah Ray Barlow of Atlanta, MeLissa Ann Rogers of Roswell, Ga. And Donna Jean Oliver of Madisonville; brothers Jessie Barlow of Senatobia, Miss., Timmy Barlow of Courtland, Miss., Jimmy Barlow of Batesville, Miss. And Jeffrey Barlow of Memphis.; sisters Ruby Yarbrough of Courtland, Miss., Patsy Wiggins of Napoleonville, Faye Hitchcock of Manilla, Ark., Jean Briggs of Batesville, Miss., Margaret Itales of Minden and Juanita Travis of Mariette, Ga.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by James Allen Barlow, Billy Hughes Barlow and Charles Oscar Barlow
• Dickins Funeral Home

Cam’ryn Latrice Johnson

• infant, died Feb. 14, 2006
• graveside service held Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Moonshine
• survived by her parents, Latrice Rene’ Blain and Cameron Michael Johnson; maternal grandmother Donna Bergeron Blain; paternal grandmother Jacqueline Johnson; uncles Tramayne and Dontel Blain and Brandon Johnson
• preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandfathers Rogers Blain and Felix Dorsey
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Amanda May Hotard

• age 24, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:29 a.m. Feb. 15, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Ray and Deborah Becnel Hotard; maternal grandmother, Elma S. Becnel; brother Travis Hotard; sister Sarah H. Persac; and three nephews
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Melancent Hotard and Glenn Becnel; and her paternal grandmother, Editha C. Hotard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

William L. ‘Smokey’ Harrison

• age 85, a native of Cameron, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 12:49 p.m. Feb. 15, 2006
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Helene Whiting Harrison; daughter Loretta Frank and her husband, Joe; grandchildren Marcia Schouten and her husband, Mike, Aynslee Sturman and Joshua Frank; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lytle Jr. and Antoinette Monroe Harrison
• served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1960 and was a Mason and a member of the Houma Shrine Club; employed by McDermott Dubai
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Anne Amelia Gros

• age 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her nephew, Bryant LaRose; nieces Lydia LaRose Landry andCindy LaRose Savoie; numerous other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Clebert Gros and Lucina Blanchard; brothers Charles Delaune, Edward Gros and Dennis Gros; and sisters Elda Gautier, Henriette LaRose and Lillian Milhet
• teacher for more than 50 years in Assumption Parish; devoted Catholic
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mildred Gibbens

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son Durbin Gibbens Jr.; daughters Frances Gibbens Jones and Sara Day Gibbens Vignes; 27 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Durbin J. Gibbens; parents Edward E. Hebert and Lydia Pennison Hebert; son Thomas E. Gibbens; daughters Caral Ann Gibbens Harris and Mary Catherine Gibbens Dupre; brother Edward Hebert Jr., sister Hazel Hebert Cooke; and three grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Onetia Mae Gamer Celestin

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Feb. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Saturday at The Living Gospel Church, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories
• survived by her sons, Charles Celestin Jr., Rogers, Michael, Brian, Richard, Allen and Wayne Celestin, all of Houma; daughters Patronella Frazier and Linda Moses of Houma; sisters Olevia Smith, Eloise Joseph, Beulah Henry, Marion Haines, Chester Mary Crockett and Margaret Michell; brothers Andrew Garner Jr. and Sidney Smith Jr.; 50 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Celestin Sr.; her parents, the Rev. Andrew Garner Sr. and Beulah Calloway; one brother, Richard Garner; one sister, Gustavia Porche; five grandchildren, Allen "Poonie" Celestin Jr., Ariel, Cheri and Thalji Celestin and Ananais Frazier; and two great-grandchildren
• retired custodian at South Terrebonne High School and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Jeremy Shane Aucoin

• age 28, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 14, 2006
• religious service held Friday at Christian Assembly in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Melina Hotard Aucoin; mother Janice Beard Aucoin Guidry; son Tyler Aucoin; daughter Charli Aucoin; brothers Jerry, Lee and Cale Guidry and Scott Aucoin grandmother Marcia Weber; grandfather Cyrile Aucoin; and other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph Aucoin and Franklin Guidry; grandmother Ruby Mae Aucoin; and grandfather Don Weber
• draftsman at Oceaneering International in Morgan City; avid motorcyclist and a fixer of most anything he could get his hands on
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jamie G. Bruce

• age 27, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:24 p.m. Feb. 15, 2006
• visitation Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at a private cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kevin M. Bruce; parents russell and Deborah Matherne Griffin; daughter Logan Renee Bruce; brother Shane Griffin
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph N.a nd Lillian Vedros Griffin, Colbert B. and Minola Gautreaux Matherne; and sister Lynell Griffin
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church; employed by Savoie Chiropractice. She enjoyed sewing and decorating
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

February 18, 2006

Onetia Mae Garner Celestin

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006
• services Saturday at The Living Gospel Church, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories
• survived by eight sons, Charles Celestin Jr., Rogers, Michael, Brian, Richard, Allen, Floyd and Wayne Celestin, all of Houma; two daughters, Patronella Frazier and Linda Moses of Houma; six sisters, Olevia Smith, Eloise Joseph, Beulah Henry, Marion Haines, Chester Mary Crockett and Margaret Mitchell; two brothers, Andrew Garner Jr. and Sidney Smith Jr.; her caretaker, Earline Lewis; her guardian, Rachel Thompson; her godmother, Hazel Navarre; two aunts, Evelyn Calloway and Irmenta Calloway; and one uncle, Elisha Commodore; 50 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Celestin Sr.; her parents, the Rev. Andrew Garner Sr. and Beulah Calloway; her guardian, Joseph Nathaniel Thompson; one brother, Richard Garner; one sister, Gustavia Porche; her godfather, Benjamin Wallis; one son-in-law, the Rev. Claude J. Moses Sr.; five grandchildren, Allen "Poonie" Celestin Jr., Ariel, Cheri and Thalji Celestin and Ananais Frazier; and two great-grandchildren
• retired custodian at South Terrebonne High School and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Carleen Blanchard McDonald

• age 69, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:28 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two sons, William "Bill" McDonald and wife, Michelle McDonald, and Michael McDonald; two daughters, Susan McDonald Lynch and husband, Michael Lynch, and Cathy McDonald Becnel and husband, Pierre Becnel; and five grandchildren, Joseph McDonald, Mandee McDonald, Jessica Becnel, Sean Lynch and Ryan Lynch
• preceded in death by her husband, R.J. "Mac" McDonald; and her parents, Louis and Louise Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Roe’ Reulet

• age 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Feb. 9, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• memorial mass celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; donated his body to science
• stepfather and father-in-law of Donald and Geralyn Conrad and Darlene Dreyer; brother of Belta R. Inness and Vicky R. Rougee’; brother-in-law of Raymond Rougee’ and Inge Reulet; beloved grandfather of Kamie, Donald Jr., Darr and Casey Conrad; great-grandfather of Haydn, Brittin, Laila and Kamryn; godfather of Kathy I. Folse. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Reulet and Agathe Kliebert Reulet; brother Jean P. Reulet; and brother-in-law John Inness
• veteran of World War II and a member of VFW and the American Legion; retired from St. James Parish Utilities

Wilbert Gerald White Jr.

• died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Doris O. White; one son, Reginald A. White Sr. and wife, Brenda, of Washington; one sister, Rosetta B. White of Houma; one brother, James White; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives

 

February 19, 2006

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February 20, 2006

Nolan Adams Boudreaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 18, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home parlor in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Joyce Ayo Boudreaux; sons Donald, David Kenneth and Dennis Boudreaux and Ray Charles Gaubert; daughters Maryann Soignet, Loucille Tyler and Carolyn Gaubert; brothers Clement and Ernest Boudreaux; sisters Rosemary, Marion, Annette and Audrey Boudreaux Andreas, Florence Cortez, Marguerite Percle, Dorothy Clement and Doris Sanchez; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Julie Marie Talbot Boudreaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rev. Peter H. Brewerton

• born in Burnside on March 14, 1910; died Feb. 19, 2006, at St. Clare Manor in Baton Rouge
• funeral mass and visitation prior to mass at St. John Catholic Church on La. 1 north of Thibodaux; visitation; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday with burial at the mausoleum behind the church
• survived by his sister Margaret Melancon and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Caroline Victoria King Brewerton and Joseph Herbert Brewerton; sisters Ruth B. Robert, Alice B. Deselle; brothers John L. Brewerton Sr., Paul Brewerton and Alfred Brewerton
• ordained a Catholic priest in New Orleans in May 1940; served the Diocese of New Orleans until 1945 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a naval chaplain; served as chaplain from 1945 to 1961 during which time he had many converts to the Catholic faith including a Japanese war criminal prior to execution; returned to New Orleans to continue his ministry and served in numerous parishes
• transferred to the Diocese of Houma in 1971 as chaplain of St. Joseph Hospital until he retired in 1975; built his retirement home and called it The Oremus House where he had a chapel and continued his ministry to whoever would come
• closed The Oremus House in 1999 and moved to St. Joseph Manor in Thibodaux until the last move to St. Clare Manor in Baton Rouge; member of the Knights of Columbus for 78 years
• pallbearers: John M. Robert Sr., John L. Brewerton Jr., Robert F. Robert, Carl Gremillion, John M. Robert Jr., Christopher J. Robert, Michael O. Robert and Matthew P. Robert

Blake Cormier

• age 17, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the St. Charles community, died Feb. 17, 2006
• service times pending
• survived by his parents, Tim and Monica Robichaux Cormier; brother Brandon Cormier; sister Brittany Cormier; grandparents Laurent and Jackie Cormier, Lovel and Joel Robichaux; and loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents Percy and Mae Robichaux, Harris and Enola Knight and Juliette Adams; and aunt Rebecca Cormier Long
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Theresa Anne Guillot

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 18, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Eunice Ledet Guillot; brothers Paul, Robert and Ronald Guillot; sisters Audrey Cavalier and Alice Samanie and other relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Paul Guillot; and brother Roland Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gladys Melancon Thibodaux

• age 60, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:15 a.m. Feb. 18, 2006
• 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 sons, Roy and Leroy Thibodaux; daughter Evelina Thibodaux; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Thibodaux; parents Emile and Lorraine Estay Melancon; brother Leroy Melancon
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Leola Blanchard Thibodeaux

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:50 a.m. Feb. 19, 2006
• visitation today and Tuesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy Thibodeaux; daughters Veralyn Price, Sandra Roberts, Judy Theriot, Jeannie Louviere; brothers Nolan, Roland and Lloyd Blanchard; sisters Iola Thibodeaux, Lois LeBouef, Gloria Thibodeaux, Joyce Gautreaux; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Joseph and Velina White Blanchard; brother Horace Blanchard; grandson Jeffrey Unbehagen; and granddaughter Jill Marie Roberts
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, involved in Catholic Daughters and Ladies Altar Society; she and her husband were self-employed for many years and ran a grocery store and a house rental business
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 21, 2006

Lawrence Joseph Boquet Sr.

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 18, 2006
• visitation today and Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his sons Lawrence Boquet Jr., Victor Boquet, Ricky Boquet, David Boquet and Oris Boquet; daughters Gai Dubois and Brenda Cortez; brothers Wallace Jr., Roy, Junius and Ray Rodrigue; sisters Wilma Boudreaux, Velma Bourg, Hilda LeBouef and Thelma Picou; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Justilia Pellegrin Boquet; father, Victor J. Boquet; mother, Inez "Agnes" Guy Boquet Rodrigue; daughter Gay Marie Boquet; brothers McCinnis and Joseph Edwind Boquet; and sister Marie Exelina Boquet
• Catholic and a self-employed commercial fisherman

Gillis P. Thibodaux

• age 95, a native of Houma and resident of Pointe-aux-chene, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20, 2006
• visitation today at the Montegut Fire Station and Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucille Dupre Thibodaux; son and daughter-in-law, Oran and Janet Thibodaux; duaghters and sons-in-law, Emelda and Roger Naquin; Kathleen and Everard Dupre, Janet and Blair Leboeuf; brother Roy Thibodaux; sisters Josephine Thibodaux, Beulah Chauvin, Viola Eschette, Bernice Henry; grandchildren; Kerry Naquin, Jeanetta Blanchard, Lavon Champagne, Annette LeBoeuf, Marty Thibodaux, Rory Dupre, Kyle Dupre, Jaimen Dupre, Kacie LeBoeuf and Kayla Smtih; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grqandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Neville and Oline Thibodaux; brothers Pierre, Mendville and Paul Thibodaux; and sister Arennia Malbrough
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; enjoyed gardening and he loved to dance
• Samart Funeral Home

Earnest T. ‘Bay’ LeDuff Sr.

• age 78, a native of Mix and resident of Baton Rouge, died Saturday, February 18, 2006
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with interment at Port Hudson National Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Vivian Dugas LeDuff; daughters Felicia LeDuff Harry of Thibodaux, Vivian LeDuff Guerin of Baton Rouge, Dinna LeDuff Cottrell of Covington; sons Ernest T. LeDuff Jr., David J. LeDuff and Danna F. LeDuff, all of Baton Rouge; sisters Mary Ann Ricard, of Canyon Lake, Calif., Ethel Stewart of Harbor City, Calif., Lydia A. Riley of St. Gabriel, and Janet D. Askins; brothers Joseph H. LeDuff of Baton Rouge and Ervin LeDuff Sr. of Kentucky; 25 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, two brothers, one sister and two grandsons
• retired building contractor and a U.S. WWII Army Veteran
• Carney Mackey Funeral Home

Davis J. Labit

• age 68, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., died at 11:10 p.m. Feb. 17, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former wives, Magdelene Reed of Paxton, Fla., and Judy Labit of Bayou Blue; sons Nathan Labit of Paxton and Vincent Labit and wife, Mary Ann, of Paxton; daughters Cynthia Labit of Marianna, Texas, Tanya Theriot of Bayou Blue and Kimberly Lirette and husband, Ray; step-daughter Tania Gee of Beaumont, Texas; brothers Ralph Labit and wife, Dianne, of Bayou Blue, Roy Labit and wife, Elaine, of Arkansas, Francis Labit and wife, Olivia, of Houma, Joseph Labit and wife, Gail, of Bayou Blue, Phillip Labit and wife, Arlene, of Houma, and Larry Labit and wife, Patty, of Tennessee; sister Betty Labit Steele of Houma; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Marie Marguerite Labit; step-father Lawrence Breaux; brothers Leon Labit Jr. and Johnny Labit; and sister Gloria Labit Gaston
• retired U. S. Air Force veteran and was retired from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of the American Veterans Post 35 in Crestview
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jerry John Hotard

• age 55, a native of Larose and resident of Carthage, Texas, died Feb. 20, 2006
• funeral at a later date
• survived by his brothers Jimmy Hotard of Bentley, Dale Hotard of Larose, David Hotard of Orlando, Fla., Michael Hotard of Larose and David Hotard of Lake Hillsdale, Miss.; sisters Marianne Hebert of Cut Off, Lana Boudreaux of Bourg, Patti Boudreaux of Raceland, Gail Murray of Sarasota, Fla., and Christine Boudreaux of Middleberg, Fla., stepfather Nolan Bonvillian Sr. of Cut Off; stepmother Gene Hotard of Larose; and stepbrother Nolan Bonvillian Jr. of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by his parents, Magnus Mack and Selma Rodrigue Hotard; and grandparents
• graduated from South Lafourche High School and was a professional waiter for 35 years in the French Quarter in New Orleans, where he resided until Hurricane Katrina hit and he moved to Carthage; enjoyed Mardi Gras, traveling and reading
• Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage

Blake Cormier

• age 17, a native of Thibodaux and resident of the St. Charles Community, died Feb. 17, 2006
• visitation tonight at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Tim and Monica Robichaux Cormier; brother Brandon Cormier; sister Brittany Cormier; grandparents Laurent and Jackie Cormier, Lovel and Joel Robichaux; and loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents Percy and Mae Robichaux, Harris and Enola Knight and Juliette Adams; and aunt Rebecca Cormier Long
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marion Tardo

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died on the afternoon of Feb. 18, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sons Frank Tardo Jr., Johnny Tardo and companion Simi Sharp and Patrick Tardo; brothers Norris, Junius, Murphy and triplet brothers Merlin and Melvin Morvant; sisters Iris Morvant Leto, and Mrs. Jesse "Marrial" Pitre; and grandchildren Kadie and Kyle Tardo
• preceded in death by here husband, Frank Tardo Sr.; and parents, Armentine Landry Morvant and Joachim A. Morvant; brothers Harry and Eves Morvant; and sister Ella May Morvant
• enjoyed bingo and keno

Troy Michael Lawson

• age 44, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation today at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Henry B. Lawson and Sonya Douglas Carter; stepfather, Jerome Carter; brother Edward Conrad of New Orleans; sisters Scharmaine Lawson and Scherigo Lawson, both of New Orleans; and grandmother Evelyn B. Woods of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents Lucille Guidroz, Lawrence Douglas, and Henry Lawson Sr.
• Baptist; enjoyed drawing, karate, and reading
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

John ‘Judge’ Grant Jr.

• age 71, a native of Clarksville, Miss., and resident of Raceland died Feb. 14, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters Angelia Marie Grant of Larose and Vanessa Nwobi of Charlotte, N.C.; son Joseph Grant of Baton Rouge; sisters Hazel Mae Muse, Joann Tate and Rosa Whiten of Baton Rouge; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Griffin Grant; parents, John Sr. and Rosalee Grant; sons John Lee Grant and Chris John Grant; brothers Ezekiel Grant, Andrew Grant, Chester Grant, David Broaden and Hezekiah Washington; and sister Laura Harrell
• member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church; hobby included working on appliances
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

February 22, 2006

Marguerite Elaine Harwell Starnes

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marerro, died Feb. 20, 2006
• survived by her daughters Aurolyn Lirette and Sally Kaczorowski; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Marshall D. Harwell; mother, Susie Reynolds Maness; daughter Judy Ann Kendrick; and brothers Marshall "M.D." and Thomas Harwell
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Marjorie Fry Grabert

• age 76, a native of England and resident of Raceland, died at 9:40 a.m. Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation today and Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons Andrew and Byron Grabert; daughters Betty G. Breaux, Judy G. Landry and Sandra G. Manning; sister Gladys Trayes; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ulman "U.J." Grabert Sr.; parents, George Compton Fry and Emma Light Fry; son Ulman "Pookie" Grabert Jr.; brother Leonard Fry; and sister Gwen Chambers
• member of St. Hilary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gertie Babin Legendre

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons Lloyd Legendre of Houma and Michael and Oscar Legendre, both of Thibodaux; daughters Madeline McGuffin of Denham Springs and Carol Gilfour of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Legendre Sr.; parents, Justilien Babin and Madeline Gaubert Babin; brother Clifton Babin; and sisters Lillian Babin Breaux and Isabelle Babin Faucheux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Davis J. Labit

• age 68, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., died at 11:10 p.m. Feb. 17, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former wives, Magdelene Reed of Paxton, Fla., and Judy Labit of Bayou Blue; sons Nathan Labit of Paxton and Vincent Labit and wife, Mary Ann, of Paxton; daughters Cynthia Labit of Marianna, Fla., Tanya Theriot of Bayou Blue and Kimberly Lirette and husband, Ray; step-daughter Tania Gee of Beaumont, Texas; brothers Ralph Labit and wife, Dianne, of Bayou Blue, Roy Labit and wife, Elaine, of Arkansas, Francis Labit and wife, Olivia, of Houma, Joseph Labit and wife, Gail, of Bayou Blue, Phillip Labit and wife, Arlene, of Houma, and Larry Labit and wife, Patty, of Tennessee; sister Betty Labit Steele of Houma; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Marie Marguerite Labit; step-father Lawrence Breaux; brothers Leon Labit Jr. and Johnny Labit; and sister Gloria Labit Gaston
• retired U.S. Air Force veteran and was retired from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of the American Veterans Post 35 in Crestview
• Falgout Funeral Home

Louella Pellegrin Guidry

• age 90, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Galliano, died at 4:35 a.m. Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow ;mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd J. Sr. and Dot Guidry; grandchildren and spouses Joan Guidry and companion Louis Guidry Jr., Lloyd J. Jr. and Roshelle Guidry, Todd and Melissa Guidry; and great-grandchildren Grant, Russ, Blaire, Ryan, Jacob and Jenna Guidry
• preceded in death by her husband, Aswell L. Guidry; parents, Victor Pellegrin Sr. and Clavia Authement Pellegrin; brothers Warner, Earl and Victor Pellegrin Jr.; sisters Mildred Authement and Thelma Adams
• member of the Ladies Altar Society; an avid reader, great cook, flower gardener and willing babysitter
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

February 23, 2006

Curtis O’Neal Young

• age 58, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Feb. 19, 2006
• visitation Friday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Shellmont Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his daughters Miranda J. Thomas and Darnisha L. Young of Luling and Carla B. Scott of Hahnville; brothers Thomas C. Young of Des Allemands and James A. Young of Boutte; sisters Doris Y. Anderson of Destrehan, Jean Y. Thigpen, Louaidar Harris and Joann Hunter of Des Allemands, Yvonne Y. Carter, Cynthia Y. Smith, and Iris G. Young of Luling, Mydrel Y. Coleman, and Harriet T. Young of Boutte and Barbara Young of Tampa, Fla.; seven stepchildren; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Robinson Young; parents, Florida and Harry Young; and sister Patricia A. Young
• member of the male chorus and served on the usher board at Antioch Baptist Church; hobbies included working on vehicles and fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ola Mae Tyson

• age 81, a native and resident of Port Sulphur, died Feb. 22, 2006 at Thibodaux Healthcare Center
• visitation Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral mass held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Port Sulphur
• survived by her brother Wayne Tyson; sisters Myrtie Tyson Champagne and Martha Tyson Stella; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Emma Gagneaux Tyson and Barty J. Tyson
• Mothe Funeral Home

Maj. Gen. Jimmey R. Morrell

• age 59, a native of Morgan City and resident of Florida, died Feb. 8, 2006
• religious service was held Feb. 14 at Suntree United Methodist Church in Melbourne, Fla.; burial with full military honors was in Melbourne
• survived by his wife, Margey Morrell; sons Ryan and Kile Morrell; daughter Kelley Morrell; brother Victor Morrell of Schriever; and grandchild Tie Morrell
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis A. and Louise B. Morrell; and brother Louis Morrell Jr.
• earned a bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University in 1968 and a master’s degree in economics from the University of South Dakota in 1975; commissioned in the Air Force in 1969 and his first assignment was to Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam; career included assignments as the White House senior policy analyst on national security space programs, Air Force Space Command’s director of operations, the military assistant for space to the secretary of the Air Force, commander of the 2nd Space Wing and commander of the 9th Space Division; Air Force career culminated when he assumed command of the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., in 1991
• following his Air Force career, he served as vice president with GRCI in Cocoa Beach, Fla., where he retired in 1998; remained active in the community; member of the Suntree United Methodist Church, on the board of directors for the Brevard County Library Foundation, chairman of the Air Force Space and Missile Museum and a member of the board of governors for Brevard Community College

Carlotta Durocher Mahler

• age 63, a native of Raceland and resident of Chackbay, died Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Cindy Rome and her husband, Jason, Twilla Martin and her husband, Douglas, and Stacey Melancon; brothers Gene Durocher, Freddie Durocher Jr. and his wife, Jewel; grandchildren Jamie and Jake Rome, Jared and Kayla Martin, and Lindsey and Mindy Melancon; and great-grandchild Chastity Blackburn Rome
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mahler Jr.; parents Justine Trosclair Durocher and Freddie Durocher Sr.; and son-in-law Keith Melancon
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gertie Babin Legendre

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons Lloyd Legendre of Houma, Michael and Oscar Legendre, both of Thibodaux; daughters Madeline McGuffin of Denham Springs and Carol Gilfour of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Legendre Sr.; parents Justilien Babin and Madeline Gaubert Babin; brother Clifton Babin; and sisters Lillian Babin Breaux and Isabelle Babin Faucheux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Alitia Thibodaux Hebert

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son Sidney J. Hebert; daughters Theresa H. Hebert and Audrey H. Benoit; sisters Felicia Sanchez, Rosemay Gros Benoit, Rosebell Hymel and Rosella Simoneaux; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Hebert; parents, Felicien and Theresa Melancon Thibodaux; brothers George, Dempsey and Lucien Thibodaux; and sister Mary McDonald

John Harvey

• age 76, a native of Otis, resident of Leesville and former resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:53 p.m. Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation today at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder; religious service held Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Gardner, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters Renee "Amanda" Jeane of Leesville, Cindy Fleming of Howe, Texas, Carol Ann Harris of Keithville, Candice Loonsfoot of Anacoco; sister Hazel Pickering of Gardner; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• lived in Golden Meadow for 37 years; bridge attendant for the Louisiana Department of Transportation; Baptist and lived in the Leesville area for the past three months
• Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder

Edison Peter Hartman III

• age 2 months, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 a.m. Feb. 19, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Edison II and Jennifer Lee McMillion Hartman; brother Christopher Hartman; grandmother Edna McMillion; grandfather Terry Tastet; great-grandmother Edith Hartman; step-grandfather Edmond A. Vedros Jr.; and step-great-grandfather Edmond J. Vedros Sr.
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Lynn Hartman; great-grandmother Dora Barger; and great-grandfather Edison P. Hartman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Emile ‘Blue’ Cantrelle Jr.

• age 72, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 1:55 a.m. Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruby L. Cantrelle; daughters Donna June Plaisance, Bonnie Jill Fortenberry, Penny Jean Harris, Pattie Sue Dufrene and Lottie Margaret Danos; brothers Linton Cantrelle, Samson and Henry Barrios; sisters Virgis Cheramie, Frances Plaisance and Ruby Bradford; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Joseph Cantrelle Sr. and Frances Theriot Cantrelle; seven brothers; and four sisters
• member of Christian Fellowship Church; an active member of his church; enjoyed hunting, playing guitar and watching sports; retired tug boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 24, 2006

Kim A. Morris

• age 44, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Feb. 22, 2006
• memorial service held Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off; her remains were cremated
• survived by her mother, JoAnn J. Morris; brothers Steven Morris Sr. and Daniel Morris and his wife, Stacey; sisters Laurie Cheramie and her husband, Renis and Shelly Morris; uncles Pat and Mike Johnson; nieces Raimie Cantrelle, Breezi Cheramie, Whitney Morris, and Dixie and Dodie Morris; nephews Steven Morris Jr., Johnny Morris, Jobie Cantrelle, Reegan Cantrelle, Jack Cheramie and Aaron Morris; great-niece Saress Cheramie; and great-nephews Maddox Cantrelle and Jack Cheramie III
• preceded in death by her father, Roosevelt Morris; grandparents O.C. "Johnny" and Gertie Johnson; and sister Julie Cantrelle
• Christian who loved taking care of people and cooking
• Samart Funeral Home

Rosemary E. Lewis

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of LaPlace, died Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux
• survived by brother Harry Lewis Sr. of LaPlace; nieces Patricia Lewis of New Iberia, Lisa L. Nevarez of LaPlace, Arlene L. Tardieff and Nancy L. Lewis of Thibodaux and Paula Lewis of Raceland; and nephews Michelle Lewis of Thibodaux and Harry Lewis Jr. of Dequincy
• preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Sr. and Rosa Jefferson Lewis; brothers Elijah Lewis Jr., Joseph Lewis and Edward Lewis; sisters Edna Brown, Ruby Lewis and Jeanetter Lewis; and nephew Larry Matthews Lewis
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Joan Ann Gonzales

• age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister Lucille Marie Gonzales
• preceded in death by her parents, Gus James and Lucille Mire Gonzales.
  retired teacher who loved the many children she taught; graduated from Nicholls State College as a valedictorian of the class of 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in education
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gloria Mae Shelby

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hosey Shelby Sr., of Raceland; daughter Beatrice Williams of Lockport; sons Gilbert Stratton of Hammond, Craig Stratton, Hosey Shelby Jr. and Tonia Shelby of Raceland; sisters Elizabeth Robertson of Raceland and Geraldine Ard of Greensburg; brother Ike Adams Sr. of Raceland; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. George and Beatrice Robertson; son Joseph Stratton; brothers Willie Stratton and Cyrus Stratton; grandparents Willie and Ester Stratton; and one grandchild
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Jeremiah Lawson

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church; burial in the St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his sons Jerry "Robert" and wife, Sibylle, Lawson of Germany and Phelton Gray and wife, Daisy, of Raceland; stepson Charles Shelby of Raceland; daughters Rose Woods of Thibodaux and May Lawson of Atlanta; brothers Alfred "Cole" "Freddie" Sr. and Hubert Lawson, both of Raceland; sisters Lucille Robinson of Raceland and Enolia Williams of Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ida Hankton Lawson; parents, Henry Sr. and Matilda Charles Lawson; brothers Joseph Lawson, Henry Lawson, Earl Lawson Henderson Lawson and Joseph Lawson; sisters Gloria Lawson Beamon and Pearl Thomas; and grandparents Leanne and Simone Charles
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board; World War II U.S. Air Force veteran; also a former member of Jeremiah Lodge No. 8; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Alvin ‘Vin’ Robinson

• native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Feb. 21, 2006
• visitation Monday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church; burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his sisters Verline Ambrose of New Orleans, and Ester Robinson and Ella B. Thomas of Thibodaux; brothers Herbert Robinson of Raceland, Naaman Robinson of Houma and Arthur P. Robinson and Granvil Robinson of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Louise Robinson; parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; sisters Lucille Joseph, Olevia Cleveland and Angeline Williams; and brothers Shelvin Robinson Jr., Harry Robinson, Mitchell Robinson, Ivory Robinson, Ernest Williams and Willie Robinson
• member of Mount Herman Baptist Church in New Orleans and served on the Deacon Board; hobbies included gardening
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Clarence ‘Popee’ Rhodes

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held at the funeral home with burial at Moses Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his daughter, Cheryl Rhodes Henderson and her husband, Douglas, of Thibodaux, brothers Clifton Rhodes of Grand Rapides, Michigan and Lawrence Rhodes of Houston; step-brothers Robert Jacquet of Thibodaux and Russell Rhodes of Westwego; step-sisters Linda Rhodes of Westwego and Barbara Jacquet of Thibodaux; grandchildren Angela, Rachel and Shenell Henderson, all of Thibodaux; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Hattie Thomas Rhodes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Carlotta Durocher Mahler

• age 63, a native of Raceland and resident of Chackbay, died Feb. 22, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters Cindy Rome and her husband, Jason, Twilla Martin and her husband, Douglas, and Stacey Melancon; brothers Gene Durocher, Freddie Durocher Jr. and his wife, Jewel; grandchildren Jamie and Jake Rome, Jared and Kayla Martin, and Lindsey and Mindy Melancon; and great-grandchild Chastity Blackburn Rome
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mahler Jr.; parents Justine Trosclair Durocher and Freddie Durocher Sr.; and son-in-law Keith Melancon
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Adelaide ‘Toot’ Bruce Gisclair

• age 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Durac J. Gisclair; sons Rodney Gisclair and his wife, Dolly, and Chris Gisclair and his wife, Judy; daughters Cheryl Lane and Cindy Guidry and her husband, Greg; sisters Louise B. Vizier and Odelia B. Bordlee; grandchildren Rodney Gisclair Jr., Corey Gisclair, Troy Gisclair, Christy Autin, Robby Gisclair, Mallory Gisclair, Kathleen Lane, Garret Guidry, Ashley Gisclair and Colleen Guidry; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Hannah, Natalie, Lily and Patrick Gisclair, Jackson Autin and Madeline and Luke Gisclair
• survived by her parents, Wilson and Victoire Plaisance Bruce; and sister Bernice Bruce
• loved sewing, crossword puzzles and fishing; parishioner of Sacred Heart Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alvin J. ‘T-All’ Bychurch

• age 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:35 a.m. Feb. 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Guidry Bychurch; son Lynn John Bychurch; daughter Denise B. Orgeron and her husband, Regan; godchild Maggie Bychurch; niece Lizzie Bychurch; sister Bonnie Bychurch; and grandchildren Raven Bychurch and Mathew Perque
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine John and Elnore Cantrelle Bychurch
• parishioner of Sacred Heart and an avid fisherman and trawler
• Samart Funeral Home

 

February 25, 2006

Derwood Carl Tucker

• age 83, a native of Breckenridge, Texas, and resident of Texarkana, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006
• funeral service today at Fuqua-Everett Memorial Chapel at the Texarkana Funeral Home in Texarkana, Texas; graveside service Sunday in Throckmorton Cemetery in Throckmorton, Texas
• survived by his wife, Winnie "Win" Mays Tucker of Texarkana, Ark.; one daughter, Dr. Janice Grisham and husband, Dr. Michael Grisham, of Houma; one son, Tommy Tucker and wife, Debra, of Mexia, Texas; two brothers, Dr. Jack Tucker of Hilltop Lake, Texas, and Dr. Don Tucker of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• retired Natural Gas Pipeline Engineer and was a member of the Beech Street First Baptist Church; U.S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II

 

February 26, 2006

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February 27, 2006

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February 28, 2006

Firmen Eugene ‘Flea’ Toups Jr.

• age 45, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 24, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Morris Toups; mother, Rosemary Cordes Toups; sons Firmen III and Christopher Morris; daughters Natalie Rosemary Toups and Ashley Guillot; brothers William and Jarrod Toups; sisters Patricia Lowery, Donna Cupp, Elizabeth Toups and Rose Trosclair; and granddaughter Alyssa Cooper
• preceded in death by his father, Firmen E. Toups Sr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Ferline ‘Toot’ Mizell

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, died Feb. 27, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; dismissal service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Walter Paul Vaughan
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Joseph Pitre and Aline Usé Pitre; and sister Pauline Marie Melancon
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jerry John Hotard

• age 55, a native of Larose and resident of Carthage, Texas, died Feb. 20, 2006
• visitation March 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on La. 308 in Cut Off; memorial service immediately followed with burial at our Lady of the Rosary Church Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his brothers, Jimmy Hotard and his wife, Louise, of Bentley, Dale Hotard and his wife Lani of Larose, David "Butch" Hotard and companion G. Schrier of Orlando, Fla., Michael Hotard and his wife, Betty, of Larose, David Hotard of Lake Hillsdale, Miss.; sisters Marianne Hebert of Cut Off, Lana Boudreaux and her husband, Gene, of Bourg, Patti Boudreaux and her husband, Henry, of Raceland, Gail Murray and her husband, Fred, of Sarasota, Fla. And Christine Boudreaux of Middleberg, Fla.; stepfather, Nolan Bonvillian Sr. and his wife, Emma, of Lockport; stepmother, Gene Hotard of Larose; stepbrother, Nolan Bonvillian Jr. of Golden Meadow; and many nephews, nieces and friends
• preceded in death by his father, David Magnus "Mack" Hotard; mother, Selma Rodrigue Hotard Bonvillian; and grandparents, Washington and Louise Roger Rodrigue, Felicity Rodrigue Hotard Griffin Bruce and Oristile Hotard
• graduate of South Lafourche High School; professional waiter over the last 35 years in the French Quarter in New Orleans, where he had resided until being evacuated to Carthage for Hurricane Katrina; member of the United Houma Nation; enjoyed Mardi Gras, traveling, reading, football and he loved to party
• Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas

Alvin Delaune Sr.

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Feb. 26, 2006
• his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Rosalind Delaune; son Alvin Delaune Jr.; daughter Kimberly D. Fincher; brother Albert Delaune; sisters Sandra Rhodes and Nancy Mann; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Delaune; and sister Anita Brown
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dennis Paul Dardar

• age 46, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:54 p.m. Feb. 25, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Mary Duet Belisle; mother, Margaret Dardar; son Carlos Dardar; daughter Adrienne Ingram; stepdaughters Nicole Belisle-Lee and Michelle Belisle; brothers Milton "Menew" Dardar, Clayton Luke Dardar and Gerald Anthony Dardar; sisters Dora Ann Dardar, Audrey Mae Blakeney and Claudia "Cody" Danos; and grandchildren Laila Ingram and Jayci Duet
• preceded in death by his father, Oris Dardar; and brother Charles Joseph Dardar
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was a self-employed welder and enjoyed playing with his grandbabies, hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Bernice Hebert Bourgeois

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lutcher, died at 5:50 p.m. Feb. 23, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Jessie Louis Bourgeois; sons Jessie Jr., Wayne, Gary, Larry, Kevin and Blair Bourgeois; daughters Sonja Bourgeois Gros and Gail Bourgeois Peet; 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Aurlie Rodriguez Hebert; son Dale Bourgeois; and brothers Burt, Clifford, Wilson, James and Ivy Hebert
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services