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Obituaries May, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 June 2006

May 1, 2006

Betty Jane Matherne Barrios

• age 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 4:08 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Jimmie Barrios; four sons, James, Marcus, Dean and Kerry Barrios; two brothers, Terry Matherne and Benjamin "Benny" Matherne; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Jennie LeBlanc Matherne

Velma Trosclair Hebert Boudreaux

• age 87, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006
• funeral service was held today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, David Joseph Hebert of Houma; two daughters, Brenda Barr and husband, Bobby J. Barr, and Ophelia Hebert and husband, Wally A. Hebert, of Houma; one brother, Willard Trosclair of Kenner; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Magnel Hebert; her second husband, Dalton Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Alfred Trosclair and Ophelia Rhodes Trosclair; four brothers, Evey Trosclair, Allie Trosclair, Ivey Trosclair, and Andrew Trosclair; and four sisters, Vivian Marcey, Wilma Bourg, Onethia Trosclair, and Olivia Trosclair
• retired retail clerk with National Food Store and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Eno John Broussard Sr.

• age 85, a native of Abbeville and resident of Dulac, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by two sons, E. John Broussard Jr. and wife, Jeanne, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Ronald Broussard and wife, Doretha, of Dulac; three daughters, Shirley Tanner and husband, Charles, of Dulac, Sandrea Foster and husband, Jim, of Windermere, Fla., and Andree’ Parfait and husband, Kerry, of Houma; one stepbrother, Joseph Comstock of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gussie Bourg Broussard; his parents, Jean Belluce Broussard and Marie Ella Delcambre Broussard; and three brothers, Nelton Broussard, Antoine Broussard and Simon Broussard Sr.
• retired cook with Texaco for 34 years and owner of Broussard Marine Supply; served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and was a member of the VFW Post No. 4752 and a past member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Leon J. Bruce Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Leon W. Bruce Jr.; two daughters, Carolyn B. Dufrene and Bonnie B. Thibodeaux; one sister, Julia B. Autin; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Evela G. Bruce; his parents, Joseph and Lucille G. Bruce; three brothers, Octave Bruce Sr., Leonce Bruce and Joseph Bruce Jr.; and five sisters, Octavia Toups, Nora Cheramie, Philomen Bruce, Josephine Guidry and Leona Toups
• member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Deborah Tastet Clanton

• age 49, a native of Luling and resident of Bay City, Texas, died Friday, April 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Daniel Layton Clanton; her mother, Julia Nicholas Tastet; one son, Daniel Paul Clanton; three brothers, Earl "Pie" Tastet, Gary Tastet and Shelley Tastet; and three sisters, Jeanette Tassin, Natalie Giovingo and Stephanie Rester
• preceded in death by her father, Earl J. Tastet; and two brothers, Leroy and Ferris Tastet
• member of Holy Cross Ladies Altar Society, Holy Cross Catholic Daughters and Bay City Band Boosters

Annette Majella Folse

• age 40, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her parents, Fernand A. and Marlene Barrilleaux Folse; her fiance, Brent Ford; two sons, Blake Allen Guidry and Jared Paul Guidry; one daughter, Amber Lynn Guidry; one brother, Kevin Andrew Folse; and one sister, Angela Marie Folse
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Fernand Folse Sr. and Irene LeBlanc Folse and John A. Barrilleaux and Lillian LeRay Barrilleaux; and two infant brothers, Jeffrey Michael and Timothy John Folse
• sales associate at Sears; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Grace Bonvillain Verret Lyons

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Anthony Verret Jr. and wife, Margaret B., and Jack David Verret and wife, Mary Alice T., of Houma; one stepdaughter, Schira Ann Lyons Ott of Houma; one half-brother, Verlin J. Bonvillain of Houma; two half-sisters, Miriam B. Hebert and Wilma B. Boudreaux of Houma; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony Verret Sr.; her second husband, Joseph Luby Lyons; her parents, Edger E. Bonvillain and Effie Gautreaux Bonvillain; one brother, Hallie Bonvillain; four sisters, Hallet B. Moreau, Madeline B. Gordon, Consuelo B. Mobley, and Doris Bonvillain; and two stepbrothers, Houston Rodrigue and Eulan Rodrigue
• homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church of Houma; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Willard ‘Peck’ Morgan

• age 85, a native of Ranger, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 27, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Cleone Samanie Morgan of Gainesville, Texas; one son, Willard Morgan of Tyler, Texas; two daughters, Audry Lee McPhail of Tuscola, Texas, and Shirley Bernard Stephens of Edmund, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Ray and Berta Morgan; one son, Jimmie Dale Morgan; three brothers, Elmer, Earl and Ray Morgan; and one sister, Inez Morgan
• PFC in the U.S. Army Military Police, and guarded POWs at Camp Livingston, La., until World War II ended in 1945; retired in 1973 from work with Mobile Oil Company; member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church

 

May 2, 2006

Anna Solet Parfait

• age 63, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Jonathan Parfait and wife, Tabitha Hebert Parfait of Cut Off, Nathan Parfait and wife, Rachel Lyons Parfait and Jason Parfait of Houma; one daughter, Olivia Parfait of Dulac; four brothers, Joseph Solet, August Solet of Dulac, June Solet of Houma and Raymond "Jimmy" Solet of Dulac; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Paul Solet and Eva Verdin Solet; two brothers, Robert Adam Solet and Antoine Victor Solet; and one sister, Eva Catherine Solet Parfait
• elder in the Biloxi Chitamacha Tribe and was a homemaker

Frank Paul Matis Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Hahnville, died at 2:18 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006
• graveside service Wednesday at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Betty Adams Matis; one son, Frank Matis Jr.; one stepson, Kimerly Trahan; three daughters, Mary Lou, Lisa Rose and Rita Catherine; one brother, Leeds Matis; one sister, Constance Matis; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Salvadore and Annette Caillet Matis; and two sisters, Flora Mae Valley and Rita Matis
• member of Carpenters Local No. 1846 for 65 years

Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Fakier Harrison

• age 81, a native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Joe Fakier and Chris Fakier; five daughters, Mary Catherine "Pud" Hornung, Mary Barbara "BeeBee" Rodriguez, Anne Marie Brann, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Aysen and Jane Marie Becnel; one brother, Charles B. Gremillion Jr.; two sisters, Stella G. DiCostanza and Jane G. Chaney; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Theophile L. Fakier; her second husband, Charles Harrison; her parents, Charles B. and Olivia M. Gremillion; and one sister, Marie G. Parr

Linsey Marie Chauffe

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died Sunday, April 30, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Larose; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Christina Martin Chauffe and Greig Chauffe; one brother, Duncan Chauffe; her grandparents, Curtis and Marianne Chauffe, Connie Melancon and Borge Martin; and aunts, uncles and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by one uncle, Curtis Chauffe II
• a 2006 honor graduate of South Lafourche High School and was a student at Nicholls State University; member of First Baptist Church of Larose
• Samart Funeral Home

Bernice A. Breaux

• age 76, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alvin Breaux Sr.; one son, Randy Paul Percle; six daughters, Judy Dantin, Mella Benoit, Morna Kelly, Debra Boucher, Trudy "Peanut" Carlos and Suzette Tomlinson; two brothers, Thomas Adams and Rodney Adams; three sisters, Alice Griffin, Alma Champagne and Patsy Barras; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Nolan Percle; her parents, Philip and Emelda Cavalier Adams; one son, Philip Percle; one stepson, Alvin Breaux Jr.; four brothers, Herbert, Nolan, Herman and Raymond Adams; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

 

May 3, 2006

Eddie Dean Williams Sr.

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Debra P. Williams of Thibodaux; one daughter, Apollonia Williams of Thibodaux; three sons, Eddie Dean Williams Jr. and Nathan Williams of Thibodaux and Kavin Williams of Nashville, Tenn.; four sisters, Stephanie Matthews of Kansas City, Mo., Beverly Williams of Houma, and Maxine Robinson and Aretha Thompson of Thibodaux; seven brothers, Leroy Williams, Charles Brooks, Carroll, Gilbert and Jacob Williams of Thibodaux, Ellis Williams of Raceland and Steve Williams of Gray; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Willis Williams Sr. and Viola Williams; one sister, Maybelle Williams; and one brother, Willis Williams Jr.
• Catholic

Lucie LeBlanc Vegas

• age 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews and Luling, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one daughter, Mary Lucie Vegas; one sister, Mrs. Earlis (Winnie) Adams; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sterling (Aline) Adams
• preceded in death by her husband, John E. Vegas; her parents, Salvadore and Mary Boudreaux LeBlanc; five brothers, Phillip, George, Luke, Paul and Charlie LeBlanc; and six sisters, Valerie Allemand, Laura Chauvin, Rita LeBlanc, Alice Walker, Adele Uzee and Elvire LeBlanc
• member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 3665 of Raceland and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Josephine Sacco Pitre

• age 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Michael Pitre; two sons, John Pitre and wife, Holly Fleming Pitre, of Houma and David Pitre and wife, Merry Foster Pitre, of Houma; two daughters, Anne Pitre Dufresne and husband, Timothy Dufresne, of Houma and Janet Brunet and husband, Glenn, of Houma; four brothers, John, George, Lucian and Joe Sacco; two sisters, Laura Blanchard and Theresa Boudreaux; and seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Cindy, David Jr., Cody Pitre, Sarah Folse, Jesse Brunet and Michael Gros
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Paternostra Sacco; one brother, Pascal Sacco; and one sister, Lillie Camp
• member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Neal ‘Snake’ Miller

• age 82, a native of Maysville, Okla., and resident of Houma for 45 years, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005
• celebration of life service Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by one son, David Miller of Richmond, Calif.; one daughter, Lillian Miller of Houma; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alta Mund of Richmond and Aleen Baker of Purcell, Okla.
• preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Hammans Miller; one son, Willard Paul Miller; his parents, Neal Alexis and Bertha Little Miller; three brothers, Chancey Miller, Lester Miller and Eddie Miller; and one sister, Marie Miller Crawford
• served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II in the South Pacific theatre; when he went to work for J. Ray McDermott in 1960, he and his wife had just moved from Madison County, Iowa, and were living on Eddie and Annie Miller’s Snake and Reptile Farm; in Louisiana, more people know him as "Snake" than Charles Miller
• after retiring from J. Ray McDermott in 1979, he and his wife operated the first Bed N’ Breakfast in Terrebonne Parish, the Peacock Inn
• deacon at First Baptist Church in Houma where he taught Sunday School and served on a number of committees; Mason at the Unity Lodge No. 267 and a member of Eastern Star

Leon LeSueur

• age 83, a lifelong resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Baton Rouge after a brief illness
• funeral services were held today at Christ Episcopal Church in Napoleonville
• survived by three daughters, Lynn L. Leak of St. Francisville, Suzanne L. Blanchard and husband, Thomas Paul Blanchard, of Thibodaux, and Helen L. Bullock and husband, McCauley O. Bullock Jr., of Baton Rouge; one son, Laurence D. LeSueur and wife, Mendi Murray LeSueur, of Singapore; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Donnelly LeSueur; one son, Leon Jastremski LeSueur Jr.; his parents, Mary Louise Foley and Leon Jastremski LeSueur; and one sister, Evelyn Foley LeSueur
• practiced law with Talbot, LeSueur and Talbot until his election as state district judge of the 23rd Judicial District in 1965; by assignment of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Judge LeSueur served on the Court of Appeal, 4th Circuit and on the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish
• participated in the invasion of Normandy and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal; lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church, served as a senior warden for many years and was a founding member of the Friends of Christ Church; member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the American Legion and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
• Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs

Amanda Lynn Halford

• age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 30, 2006
• visitation until closing time Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Christ Baptist Church Cathedral; services Friday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her adoptive parents, Leeroy and Beverly Hebert; her stepdad, Felton Halford; one brother, Willie Owens; four sisters, Susie Gregorie, April Halford, Cindy Bagby and Christy Cavalier; one aunt, Lucy Miranda; and five uncles, Terry, Nolan, Roland, Ray and Easton Gregorie
• preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Halford; one brother, Shawn Halford; and one uncle, Reynold Gregorie
• loved animals, the Lord and his music and enjoyed meeting people; Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

 

May 4, 2006

Marjorie Boudreaux St. Amant

• age 85, a native of Gray, former resident of Des Allemands and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Nolan J. St. Amant Jr. and Dana A. St. Amant; two daughters, Jacqueline S. Dufrene and Lyddy S. Cheramie; one brother, Newton Boudreaux; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. St. Amant Sr.; her parents, Able Boudreaux Sr. and Lucy Hotard Boudreaux; and one brother, Able L. Boudreaux Jr.
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Seth Kaigan Pellegrin

• age 3, a resident of Ville Platte, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006
• visitation today to service time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte; services Friday at the church, with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kip and Jodie Pellegrin of Ville Platte; his grandparents, Peggy Boudreaux Pellegrin of Houma, Joey Paul and Bonnie Lovell Vining of Gibson and Richard and Cynthia McDuffie Reed of Youngsville; and two brothers, Saige David Pellegrin and Kade Michael Pellegrin of Ville Platte
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Jerome Pellegrin Sr.

 

May 5, 2006

Murphy E. Majoria

• age 83, a native of Marrero, a former resident of Hahnville and resident of Luling for 30 years, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Bridge City; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Leona Bourg Majoria; five sons, Murphy C. Majoria, Marc E. Majoria, Shea M. Majoria, Barry J. Majoria and Dana G. Majoria; one daughter, Karen Majoria Gervais LeGlue; two brothers, Anthony S. "Tony" Majoria and Johnny H. Majoria; two sisters, Josephine M. Ledet and Camille M. "Dubby" LeBlanc; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Murphy G. Majoria and Anna Collura Majoria; and one grandchild
• owner of Majoria Supermarket for 58 years and was a former real-estate investor; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409 of Luling and was a generous contributor for numerous charities and church organizations

 

May 6, 2006

Murphy E. Majoria

• age 83, a native of Marrero, a former resident of Hahnville and resident of Luling for 30 years, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Bridge City; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Leona Bourg Majoria; five sons, Murphy C. Majoria, Marc E. Majoria, Shea M. Majoria, Barry J. Majoria and Dana G. Majoria; one daughter, Karen Majoria Gervais LeGlue; two brothers, Anthony S. "Tony" Majoria and Johnny H. Majoria; two sisters, Josephine M. Ledet and Camille M. "Dubby" LeBlanc; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Murphy G. Majoria and Anna Collura Majoria; and one grandchild
• owner of Majoria Supermarket for 58 years and was a former real-estate investor; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409 of Luling and was a generous contributor for numerous charities and church organizations

 

May 7, 2006

no entries posted

 

May 8, 2006

Inez Gautreaux Allemand

• age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Wilbert, Willie Jr., Wilton, Whitney and Rudy Allemand; five daughters, Wildred Talbot, Mary Jane Dufrene, Wanda Adams, Florence Adams and Ruby McCardle; one sister, Wilma Gaudet; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Allemand Sr.; her parents, Philip and Mathilde Barrios Gautreaux; one daughter, Willie Mae Aysen; three brothers, Philip Jr., Johnny and Edward Gautreaux; one grandchild, Mary Beth Allemand; and four sisters, Jeanne Galiano, Marie Dufrene, Earline Chaisson and May Gautreaux
• member of Holy Savior Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Lily Masse Boudreaux

• age 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two sons, Alfred "Chip" Masse Jr. and wife, Joyce, and Dr. John C. Masse and wife, Brenda; one stepson, Lanny J. Boudreaux and wife, Jeri; one daughter, Linda M. Twigg and husband, Gary; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred "Chip" Masse Sr.; her second husband, John Boudreaux; her parents, John and Linda Authement Carlos; three brothers, Lincoln Carlos, Oneil Carlos and John Carlos; and one sister, Levette Vosloh
• retired owner of Chips Supermarket and a member of Delta Lions Club, Golden Meadow American Legion Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary; founder of Leeville Senior Citizens organization

Ervin J. Duet

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his wife, Ione Thibodeaux Duet; two daughters, Kathryn D. Thibodeaux and Sylvia D. Vaughn; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Theresa Albert Duet and Raoul J. Duet; one son, Ervin Duet Jr.; one infant daughter, Peggy Louise Duet; three brothers, Godfrey, Ruffin and Edward Duet; and three sisters, Gertrude Duet, Verina D. Hebert and Alida D. Richaux

Johnny (John) Simon Folse

• age 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, James Simon Folse; two daughters, Lisa Lawson and Linda Weatherford; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his former wife, Anna Elizabeth Dunn; his parents, Walter and Antoinette Autin Folse; seven brothers, Sidney, James Ural, Roy, Lawrence, Clarence, Nelson and Walter Folse Jr.; and three sisters, Eula Benoit, Vivian Barrios and Beulah Detellier
• World War II veteran and a member of the VFW in Raceland and the American Legion; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

James Guidroz

• age 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006
• funeral services pending
• survived by his wife, Myra Guidroz; his mother, Mae Falgout; two sons, Christopher Guidroz and Nathaniel Sherman; one daughter, Angela Sherman; four sisters, Patricia Robichaux, Juanita Thibodeaux, Rosia Ledet and Dolores Danos; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Guidroz; his stepfather, Norris Falgout; and three brothers, Ricky Guidroz, Kent Guidroz and Louis "L.J." Guidroz II
• veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and was disable and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Willie Hadley Sr.

• age 83, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Deidra N. Hadley of Baton Rouge, Inez Hadley and Beverly Walker and husband, Daniel, of Raceland; two sons, Willie Hadley Jr. and wife, Rebertha, and Tyrone Hadley Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Evola Pinkney and Agnes Marts of Los Angeles, Susie M. Davenport of Compton, Calif., and Annie Lee Scott of Raceland; three brothers, Clarence Hadley of Houma, Leroy Hadley of Atlanta, and Elmer Hadley of Thibodaux; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Dorsey Hadley; his parents, Leonard and Fannie Hadley; one son Darryl B. Hadley; two brothers, Ulysses Hadley and Kent Hadley Sr.; two sisters, Delores Jones and Enester Hadley; and his grandparents
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. He was the Church Building Fund Secretary and was a World War II Army veteran; member of the VFW Post No. 3665 and American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland

Clifton J. ‘Cotton’ Ordoyne

• age 94, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Johnny Ordoyne Sr. and wife, Janice Breaux Ordoyne; one daughter, Deanna Ordoyne Daigle and husband, Lawrence "Paco" Daigle Jr.; one brother, Clincy Ordoyne; one sister, Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair; five grandchildren, J.J., Michael, Mark and Kevin Ordoyne and Monica Daigle Fournier Molbert; and four great-grandchildren, Jamie and Mark Ordoyne Jr., Dustin Fournier and Lauren Fournier
• preceded in death by his wife, Flossie M. Ordoyne; his parents, Victoria Trosclair and Joachim Ordoyne; one granddaughter, Michele Daigle; seven brothers, Robert "Bob", Gilbert, Eulice, Ferdinand, Duly, Clarence and Hery Ordoyne; and two sisters, Cora Ordoyne Percle and Claudia Ordoyne Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Virginia Wingo Titus

• age 97, a native of Dumas, Miss., and resident of Houma and Matthews, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery
• survived one daughter, Sarah Jean T. Rouen and husband, Carroll; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Titus; her parents, Robert E. and Malinda Garrett Wingo; two daughter, Nettie "Pat" Patterson and Ramona "Dub" Crenshaw; two brothers; and two sisters

Mable Ponthieux Valois

• age 89, a resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, May 5, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by five daughters, JoAnn Crochet and husband, Alex Crochet, Stella Foley and husband, Pat Foley, Gale Aucoin Navarre and husband, Lynn Navarre, Debbie Harrison and husband, Kevin Harrison and Charlene Daigle and husband, Neil Daigle; one sister, Marena Jacobs; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Moore Valois Sr.; her parents, Ellis Ponthieux and Naomi Zimmer Ponthieux; one son, Moore Valois Jr.; one son-in-law, Gary Aucoin; two brothers, Emile Ponthieux and Ellis Ponthieux; and three sisters, Pearl Williams, Stella Spahos and Eva Ponthieux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

May 9, 2006

Alton ‘Duggie Fresh’ Williams Jr.

• age 53, a native of Montegut and resident of Lockport, died Friday, May 5, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose
• survived by his wife, Nicol Williams of Lockport; one son, Alton Williams III of Houma; one daughter, Linsay Williams of Lockport; three sisters, Alter Stewart and husband, Raymond, of Montegut, Daisy Wallace and husband, Charlie, of Larose, and Verage Stimely of Larose; and three brothers, Haywood Williams and wife, Rose, of Dallas, Ronny Williams of New Orleans and Donald Williams and wife, Mary, of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his parents, Alton Williams Sr. and Ollie J. Williams; one son, Joseph Benjamin Williams; and four brothers, Alvin, Hayes, James and Nathan Williams
• cement finisher and was Baptist

Esther Marie Martin Rodrigue

• age 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by two sons, James Rodrigue and wife, Catherine, and LeRoy Rodrigue and wife, Antoinette, of Houma; one daughter, Shirley Elliott and husband, Wayne, of Montegut; one sister, Nellie Gross of Chackbay; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Bob Joseph Rodrigue; her parents, Robert Martin and Clemilia Trosclair Martin; three brothers, Joseph Martin, Harris Frank Martin and Wilbert Martin; and four sisters, Ada Rodrigue, Elma Diaz, Gertie Chaisson and Lena Mae Blanchard
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Arthur Thomas Luke

• age 71, a native of Dulac and resident of Ashland, died Saturday, May 6, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Judith Savoie Luke; one stepdaughter, Retta Henry; one sister, Florence Guidry; and one step-grandchild, Shana Henry
• preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Azelie Fanguy Luke and two brothers, Claude Luke Sr. and Paul A. Luke
• Samart Funeral Home

Delores Azema Fletcher

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis Fletcher of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Beverly Azema, Regina Miller, Priscilla Fletcher, Betty W. Daniels and husband, Joe, Rose Mary Fletcher and husband, Paul, Christine Kennedy and husband, Ronnie Lee, all of Thibodaux, and Jacqueline Washington and husband, Golden, of Houma; four sons, Ronnie Michael Fletcher, Anthony Fletcher and wife, Ruby, and Robert Lee Fletcher, all of Thibodaux and Ronnie Lee Fletcher and wife, Carolyn, of Houma; seven sisters, Virginia Johnson, Octavia Azema and husband, Heineke, Rose Mary Matthew, Naomi Azemar, Theresa Johnson, Oliver Wilson and husband, Jerry, all of Thibodaux and Geraldine Spence of Houma; one brother, Willie Azema and wife, Brenda, of Thibodaux; 53 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Olivia Johnson; three sisters, Victor Brown, Audrey Odoms and Jessie Mae Beamon; one daughter, Doris Ann Azema; one son, Walter Lee Fletcher; three sisters, Audrey Odoms, Victor Brown and Jessie Mae Beamon; and two brothers, Lawrence Azema and Lionel Azema Jr.
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Reynold Joseph ‘Rod’ Rodrigue

• age 74, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 5, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his life partner Rowena Naquin; two daughters, Jacquelyn Rodrigue Williams and Nicole Rodrigue Naquin; three step-daughters, Melissa Bunn, Sharon Pippen and Steffanie Orgeron; one step-son, Sherill Rivet; one sister, Josephine Rodrigue Lee; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Marie Boquet Rodrigue; one son, Richard John Rodrigue; eight brothers, Louis "Rod" Rodrigue, Willis Rodrigue, Wallace Rodrigue, Wesley Rodrigue, Dewey Rodrigue, Camille Rodrigue, Louby Rodrigue, Victor Rodrigue; one sister, Viola Rodrigue Billiot; and two siblings who died as young children
• member and one of the founding fathers of the Evergreen Lions Club, active in the construction of Evergreen Cajun Center, a Melvin Jones Fellow and an appointee of the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation; owner of Double R Towing Company, an original co-owner of Rodrigue Plumbing and Heating and a member of the Boatman’s Association; had a bit-part in the movie "Crazy in Alabama," partly filmed in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Joseph Pellegrin Sr.

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:22 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Lodrigue Pellegrin of Houma; five sons, Paul Pellegrin Jr., Eddie Pellegrin, Barry Pellegrin of Houma, Ricky Pellegrin and Jessie Pellegrin of Lockport; one stepson, William Billiot of Houma; four stepdaughters, Marie Matherne of Mathews, Loretta Theriot of Chauvin, Rachel Martinez and Amanda Billiot of Houma; six brothers, Ralph Pellegrin, William Pellegrin Jr., Lee Pellegrin, Johnny Pellegrin of Houma, Steve Pellegrin of Harvey and Jimmy Pellegrin of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Marjorie Injaian and husband, Doug, Tina Ray, Pearly Kramer and Barbara Bergeron of Houma; and 28 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Pellegrin Sr. and Thelma Chauvin Pellegrin; and one brother, Terry Pellegrin
• carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Rosayln Pongerator Holley

• age 82, a native of Jackson, Ala., and resident of Schriever, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her former husband, Harvey Holley of Deatsville, Ala.; three sons, James Holley of Patterson, Harvey "Hoppy" Holley and wife, Elaine, of Schriever and Roy Daniel Holley of Thibodaux; three daughters, Pam Gunn Rivas of New Orleans, Peggy Holley Morris and husband, Johnny, of Lebanon, Tenn., and Deborah Holley of New Orleans; one brother, Pete Pongerator of Camden, Ala.; one sister, Pauline P. Hines of Monrodeville, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Gunn; her parents, Peter Pongerator and Mattie Beck Pongerator; one son, Geroge F. Gunn; two brothers; and three sisters
• member of Christian Assembly Church

Logan J. Guidry

• age 83, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 1 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jane Hebert Guidry; five daughters, Carolyn Bruce, Brenda Dantin, Dawn Montz, Elizabeth Hoffman and Rebecca Tumminello; one sister, Joyce Danos; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Antoinette Federine Guidry; one son, Donald T. Guidry; one daughter, Gail G. Dubois; and one brother, Gilbert Guidry
• U.S. World War II Army veteran serving overseas as a staff sergeant; member of the VFW and was a retired employee of Texaco with 38 years of service; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

May 11, 2006

Stanley Cyril ‘Sonny’ Bourgeois Jr.

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Dolores Marcel Bourgeois of Gray; one son, Todd Bourgeois of Houma; one daughter, Susan Bourgeois of Gray; two brothers, Dudley Bourgeois and wife, Marion, and Eddie Bourgeois and wife, Jo Ann of Houma; two sisters, Barbara Colwart of Houma and Gertrude Rhodes of Morgan City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Cyril Bourgeois Sr. and Necia Scott Bourgeois; and two brothers, Robert and Russell Bourgeois
• retired crane operator for Odeco for 14 years and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Alfred Bradley

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux, Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Moses Baptist Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Edna Moses of New Orleans; his caregiver, Helen Southall of Thibodaux; and a host of other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters
• retired laborer
• William and Southall Funeral Home

Wilma Arlene James

• age 69, a native of New Auburn, Wis., and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:48 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; services Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Harry Jerome Soley Sr.; three sons, Michael M. Menser and Curtis G. Menser, both of Louisiana, and Douglas E. Menser of Missouri; one daughter, Marilyn M. Kalous of Washington; one brother, Robert R. James of Wisconsin; two sisters, Hazel Sinclair of Minnesota and Donna Mathinson of Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Smith R. James and Nellie Ann James; one daughter, Debra A. Menser; one brother, Chester P. James; and three sisters, Vera Phetteplace, Thelma Peters and Ruth Plummer
• homemaker

John Bernard Levy

• age 73, a native of Weeks Island and resident of Lockport, died at 6:56 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Parish Center on Metairie Road; memorial mass Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Metairie
• survived by three sons, Charles R. Parkerson of Houston, John D. Levy of Los Angeles and C. Van Levy of Houston; two daughters, Lydia Levy Lindberg of Birmingham, Ala., and Ellen Levy of Houston; and three grandchildren, Lauren Parkerson, Alexandra Levy and Julia Levy
• preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Levy Sr. and Ernie Broussard Levy; and one brother, Nathan Levy Jr.
• graduated from Franklin High School in 1950, attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette and was a graduate of Tulane University Law School in New Orleans
• Falgout Funeral Home

William Bryan Sealy Jr.

• age 68, a native of Chicago and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:46 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Anita Porche Sealy; two sons, William B. Sealy III and Blaise M. Sealy; three daughters, Deborah Speirs, Cheryl Palman and Elisa M. Dunfee; one sister, Marilyn Pence; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, William B. Sealy Sr. and Louise Curtiss Sealy

Shirley Mae Young

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church in Morgan City, with burial in St. James Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by two sons, Hilton Lee Young of Gibson and Madison Young Jr. of Morgan City; two daughters, Melba Jones of Morgan City and Judy Ballard of Gray; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Madison Young Sr.; her parents, Aaron and Savanna Green-Benjamin; and one brother, Clarence Thomas
• member of Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church and the Terrebonne Council on Aging; Baptist

 

May 12, 2006

Georgina Sapia Chiasson

• age 94, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by three sons, Warren Chiasson Jr., Gerald "Red" Chiasson and Ronald "Slicker" Chiasson; one brother, Pierre Sapia Jr.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Warren "Guy" Chiasson Sr.; her parents, Pierre Sapia Sr. and Ernestine Baudoin Sapia; three brothers, Carroll, George and Alcide Sapia; and one grandson
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Bishop Donald Roy ‘Bro Zeke’ Allen Sr.

• age 58, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 6, 2006
• visitation today at The Church of God Family Worship Center in Houma; religious service today at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Tarleton Allen; two daughters, Rhonda Allen Solite and husband, Chris, of Gonzales and Dana Allen Dobson and husband, Damorio, of Hawaii; three sons, Donald "D.J." Allen Jr., and Patrick and Orlander Williams of Houma; one brother, Michael Allen Sr. and wife, Carolyn, of Houma; seven grandchildren; seven godchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends and loved ones
• preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Mae and Cleveland Douglas; his father, John Allen; two aunts, Catherine Williams and Gladys Butler; and three uncles, George Gray, Roy Gray and Dave Jenkins
• pastor of The Church of God Family Worship Center and was one of the seven men of Wisdom and Power the Spirit of Preservation under the leadership of God, Jerusalem Acres, Cleveland, Tenn.; supervisor for SouthWest in security at the Federal Building and a veteran of the U.S. Army
• Community Funeral Home

Janet Annette Darcey

• age 61, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Xavier Darcey; one son, Jerry Wayne Darcey and wife, Regina; one daughter, Cynthia Davis and husband, Danny; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Falcon and husband, Kirby; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gassey and Lavenia Guin Ware
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Raymond Harold Sr.

• age 66, a native of Schriever and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Monday, May 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery
• survived by his estranged wife, Maggie Rebey Harold, of Baton Rouge; ten children, Kenneth and Stephanie Williams, Racheal Wright and Tabitha Nolan of Thibodaux, Veronica Harold, Cheryl and Malcolm Harold and Stephanie Harold of Baton Rouge, Chasity Bently of Raceland and Tracy Johnson of New Orleans; four sisters, Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux, Emma Mae Every of Johnson Ridge, Ruby Johnson of New Orleans and Ora Lee Wolf of Houma; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Hestelle Harold; three sons, Raymond Jr., Roger and Stephen Harold; one sister, Hestelle "Sue" Neville; and five brothers, Richard, Joseph, Henry, James and John Harold Jr.
• member of Magnolia United Methodist Church

Grace Bryant Harris

• age 33, a native of Plattenville and resident of Labadieville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Monday, May 8, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Canaan Baptist Cemetery in Plattenville
• survived by her husband, Roland Harris of Labadieville; one daughter, Sherrye Chevis and husband, Ronnie, of Labadieville; her mother, Emelda Mills of Plattenville; two sisters, Mary Nell James of Dorseyville and Hazel Mills of Plattenville; six brothers, Hayward Mills Jr. and wife, Mary Ann, of Thibodaux, Roynell Mills Sr. of Thibodaux, Stanley Mills and wife, Betina, of New Iberia, Reuben Mills and wife, Beverly, of Rapid City, S.D., Carlin Mills Sr. and wife, Joyce, and Darwin Mills of Plattenville; one grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Hayward Mills Sr.; and one brother, Nathaniel Mills
• member of Canaan Baptist Church and served as assistant director of the Vacation Bible School; member of the Senior Choir, Deaconess Board and Youth Dept. Sponsor; member of the National Association of University Women Bi-Parish Bayou Branch, the Assumption Parish Retired Teachers Association and the Sensational Investors; retired schoolteacher of Assumption Parish for 33 years

Rosalie Marguerite Labat LaBruyere

• age 83, a native of Daigleville and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Darryl J. LaBruyere and wife, Patty, of Houma; and one grandchild, Matthew J. LaBruyere
• preceded in death by her husband, Dominique LaBruyere; her parents, Edgar Labat and Emma Freeman Labat; one daughter, Karen LaBruyere; two brothers, Druby Labat and Harold Labat; and two sisters, Celina L. Hebert and Edith L. LeCompte
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Mae Larousse

• age 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006
• no services scheduled at this time as her body was donated to LSU Medical Center
• survived by two nieces, Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique; one brother, Wilbur Larousse; and one sister, Elise Larousse
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah Larousse; one nephew, Randolph Larousse; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Larousse
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mack A. Rensberger

• age 84, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bedico Community Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janella Meyer Rensberger; one stepson, J. Adam Gaye III; two daughters, Gloria Jane Rensberger and Susan Rensberger; and one stepdaughter, Sommer Gaye
• preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Peyregne Rensberger; his parents, Jason and Bertha Chilson Rensberger; one brother, Jack Rensberger; two half-brothers, Orville Waterman and Howard Waterman; and one sister, Jean Rensberger Dutelle Gillespie
• member of Shell Chemical Retiree’s Division and served many years on the St. Charles Association for Retarded Citizens Board; veteran of World War II and the Korean War, where he served as a first lieutenant

 

May 13, 2006

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May 14, 2006

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May 15, 2006

James Adam ‘Jimmy’ Porche

• age 57, native and resident of Houma, died at 5:57 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Rhodes Porche of Houma; his parents, Wilbert Porche Sr. and Gloria Hebert Porche of Thibodaux; one daughter, Dana Autin and husband, Donel, of Cordova, Tenn.; three brothers, David Porche and wife, Michele, of Houston, Mark Porche and wife, Becky, of Thibodaux and Wilbert Porche Jr. and wife, Sally, of Houston; three sisters, Donna Porche and husband, Tony, of Mandeville, Charlene Porche of Baker and Lynn Pittman and husband, John, of Greenwood, Ark.; one brother-in-law, Greg Levron of Tennessee; and two grandchildren, Aaron and Aidan Autin
• preceded in death by one sister, Susan Levron. He was a superintendent with McDermont
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dorothy Marie Ledet Folse

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles Community
• survived by her husband, Albert M. Folse; four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary Folse Fuselier; three sisters, Doris L. Guidry, Clarice L. Lepine and Jeanette L. Dufrene; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cornelia Toups Ledet; one brother, Alman Ledet Sr.; and one grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Theresa Martin Dupre

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Wilson A. Dupre Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Gibson, and Taylor Paul Dupre and wife, Regina, of LaPlace; three daughters, Janet Dupre and husband, Mark, of Houma, Linda D. Folse and husband, Glenn, of Thibodaux, and Joyline Dupre and husband, Bobby, of Houma; two sisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles and Elizabeth Loviere of Houma; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson A. Dupre Sr.; her father, Linzy Martin; her mother, Viola Cecile Authement Martin Gamberella; her stepfather, Eugene Gamberella; four brothers, Irvin, Allen, Iray and Linzy Martin; one sister, Mildred McElroy; one stepbrother, Eddie Dupre; and two stepsisters, Oriana White and Orena Lirette
• retired community adviser with Terrebonne Council on Aging with more than 13 years service; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Errol John Comardelle

• age 58, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 4:17 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Life Fellowship Community Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Dufrene Comardelle; his mother, Virginia Matherne Comardelle; two sons, Kenton James Comardelle and Anthony David Comardelle; one daughter, Jerralyn Marie Manual; one brother, Tommy Comardelle; one sister, Sheron Early; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Exo Comardelle; and one brother, Kent Comardelle

 

May 16, 2006

Lucille Capo Braud

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Richard, John and Michael Braud; three daughters, June B. Wilson and husband, Robert Wilson, Mary Braud and Cynthia B. DeHart and husband, Bobby; four grandchildren, Laura, Robert, Emily and Stephanie Wilson; one niece, Brenda Capo; two nephews, Roy and Phil Salvagio; three great-nieces, Sherri, Tara and Annie Salvagio; and one great-nephew, Roy Salvagio
• preceded in death by her husband, O.J. Braud; her parents, Leon and Anna Capo; four brothers, Leon Capo Jr., Roy Capo, Paul Capo and Anthony Capo; and one sister, Veda Capo Salvagio
• former teacher of the New Orleans Diocese and a retired teacher of the Lafourche Parish School Board
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jo Ann Reynolds Brumfield

• age 86, a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Baton Rouge, died at her daughter’s home in Baton Rouge Monday, May 15, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Welsh Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and to funeral time Thursday at Istrouma Baptist Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by four children, Judith Brumfield Simmons of Baytown, Texas, Elizabeth Brumfield Papazoglakis and husband, the Rev. Thomas Papazoglakis, of Waukesha, Wis., John B. Brumfield Jr. and wife, Linda, and Mary Jane Brumfield Sylvest of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren, Christine, Lisa and Donna Simmons, Erika Papazoglakis Goulas and husband, Christopher, Androniki Papazoglakis Gurel and husband, Gurkan, Sarah Ann Papazoglakis, Laura Brumfield, J. Burke Brumfield III, and Carly, Dane and Ainslie Sylvest; and three great-grandchildren, Lakin Tompkins, Grace Chustz and Ainslie Goulas
• preceded in death by her husband, J. Burke Brumfield; and her parents, Joseph David and Eda Mary Ainslie Reynolds
• retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board after teaching for 20 years at Istrouma High and Belaire high schools; devoted employee of the Sternberg family at Goudchaux/Maison Blanche; longtime member of Istrouma Baptist Church, Delta Zeta Sorority and the Istrouma Chapter of the Eastern Star
• Welsh Funeral Home

Richard Long ‘Dickie’ Fletcher

• age 53, died Friday, May 12, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, with burial in Springville Cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Thomas J. Fletcher IV, James L. Fletcher Sr. and Walter D. Fletcher Sr.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Fletcher III and Janice Long Fletcher; and his grandparents, Thomas J. Fletcher II, Blanche England Stackhouse Fletcher, Zuma Long Sr. and Ruby Roe Long

Dorothy Marie Ledet Folse

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles Community
• survived by her husband, Albert M. Folse; four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary Folse Fuselier; three sisters, Doris L. Guidry, Clarice L. Lepine and Jeanette L. Dufrene; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cornelia Toups Ledet; one brother, Alman Ledet Sr.; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Marie Mae Larousse

• age 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006
• no services scheduled as her body was donated to LSU Medical Center
• survived by one brother, Wilbur Larousse; one sister, Elise Larousse; and two nieces, Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah Larousse; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Larousse; and one nephew, Randolph Larousse
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dolores Smith Leger

• age 75, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 9 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Leger and wife, LaWanda, and Jimmy Leger; two daughters, Denise McGaw and husband, Harry, and Vicki Picou and husband, Norman; two brothers, Dewitt and Al Smith; one sister, Janice O’quin; 12 grandchildren, Melissa Leger, Eric Leger, Amy Leger, Sara Leger, Richie McGaw, Clinton McGaw, Meghan McGaw, Michael McGaw, Patrick McGaw, Emily Varnado, Jordy Turner and Peter Turner; and three great-grandchildren, Clinton Leger, Halle Varnado and Michaela Luft
• preceded in death by her husband, Clinton J. Leger Jr.; her parents, August and Neita Smith; and one sister, Faith McDaniel
• graduate of Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School in Baton Rouge and worked at Thibodaux General Hospital as an operating-room nurse for 30 years; upon retirement she became a devoted grandmother
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Louis A. Matherne

• age 69, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Freddie Matherne and Arthur Matherne Jr.; and three sisters, Lula Riviere, Juanita Gallaway and Tillie Clark
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Matherne Sr. and Elnora Matherne; and one sister, Henrietta Matherne

Hillary Anthony Portier Sr.

• age 77, a native of Bourg and resident of Albany, died Sunday, May 14, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home of Albany and to funeral time Thursday at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Albany; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgia Johnson Portier; three sons, Charles R. Portier of Baton Rouge, Guy A. Portier of Albany and Hillary "HAP" A. Portier Jr. of Albany; two daughters, Catherine P. Konieczka of Springfield and Amanda P. LeBouef of Albany; his mother-in-law, Thelma Pritchard Rogers of Albany; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Michael J. Portier Sr.; one brother, Adrian Portier; and two sisters, Zillah Paolini and Thelma Hymel
• member of the American Legion Post No. 258, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired diesel mechanic in the oilfield industry; parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church

Capt. Evon Adair Raby

• age 64, a native of Berwick and resident of Bayou L’ourse, died Saturday, May 13, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Charles Raby and wife, Hope, of Scott, Robert Raby and wife, Tammy, of Scott, Donovan Raby and wife, Julia, of Breaux Bridge, Christopher Raby of Carencro and his children’s mother, Dorothy Raby Guidry and longtime friend, and Wesley Raby of Brazil, South America; two daughters, Laura Fryou and husband, Andrew, of Berwick, and Annette Huval and husband, Darrel, of Breaux Bridge; four brothers, Earl Raby and wife, Shirley, of Houston, Charles Evans and wife, Jessie, of Berwick, Mike Evans Sr. and wife, Donna, and Frank Evans Sr. of Chacahoula; one sister-in-law, Barbara Evans of Gibson; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Norman Raby and Evon Evans; his stepfather, Kimball Evans; one brother, Leonard Wayne Evans; one great-granddaughter, Trinity Lynn Edwards; and one nephew, Charles Evans Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Martha Gray Slay

• age 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, May 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Joseph Slay of Raceland; two daughters, Sharon Murray and Gail Turner of Raceland; two sisters, Mary Gray of LaPlace and Ida Lawrence of Raceland; one brother, Edward Gray of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mack Slay; her parents, Richard and Carrie Reed Gray; three sisters, Victoria Kelly, Rosie Reed and Albertha Chisley; and one brother, William Randle
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and was a member of the Deaconess Board; former Eastern Star member

 

May 17, 2006

Ida Smith Danos

• age 84, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Marilyn D. Landry and Molly D. Arceneaux; one brother, Nevada Smith; one sister, Ezar S. Lafont; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Athos Danos; her parents, Washington Smith and Lucie Kiffe Smith; four brothers, Andrew, Preslich, Louis and Avery Smith; and five sisters, Celia S. Terrebonne, Anacia Smith, Rosita Smith, Armena Zwiefel and Zita Smith
• member of the Lafourche Parish Home Makers Club and a choir member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Adele Madelienne Freeman Duplantis

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by four sons, Malcolm Duplantis and wife, Wanda, of Thibodaux, Clayton Duplantis Sr. and wife, Sylvia, of Houma, Wilbert Duplantis Jr. and wife, Pat, and Marshall Duplantis and wife, Pam, of Raceland; two daughters, Norma Breaux and husband, Bert, and Mona Wiemann and husband, Kevin, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Margie Kenney Duplantis of Houma; 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Paul Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Joseph Marshall Freeman and Alfreda Chaisson Freeman; one son, Carl Duplantis Sr.; one granddaughter, Natalie D. Belicek; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Cortez; one daughter-in-law, Jackie Duplantis; five brothers, Lawson, Clinton, Abbie, Richard and Dewey Freeman; and four sisters, Bernice Dupre, Margarite Dufrene, Nola Gautreaux and Hattie Freeman
• homemaker and one of the founding members and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Logan J. Guidry

• age 83, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 1 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006
• funeral services were held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jane Hebert Guidry; five daughters, Carolyn Bruce, Brenda Dantin, Dawn Montz, Elizabeth Hoffman and Rebecca Tumminello; one sister, Joyce Danos; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Antoinette Federine Guidry; one son, Donald T. Guidry; one daughter, Gail G. Dubois; and one brother, Gilbert Guidry
• U.S. World War II Army veteran serving overseas as a master sergeant; member of the VFW and was a retired employee of Texaco with 38 years of service; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Hilton ‘Shorty’ Parfait

• age 67, a native and resident of Dulac, died Sunday, May 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Prevost Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Elton, Elgin and Camille Joshua Parfait; three daughters, Elda Carrere, Ellen Trosclair and Esther Romero; one sister, Gertie Scott; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Mary Billiot Parfait; his parents, Dennis and Rosalie Verdin Parfait; two brothers, Dennis Houston Parfait and Preston Parfait; and one grandchild, Lucas Verdin

Henry J. Rodrigue Jr. aka
Brother Gaspar Rodrigue S.C.

• age 87, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church; burial Friday at the Brothers Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
• survived by three siblings, Clara R. Milano, Marion R. Melancon and Ernest Rodrigue Sr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Valerie LeBlanc and Henry J. Rodrigue Sr.; and one sister, Louise Rodrigue
• entered the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1937 and taught in many schools for more than 57 years including Lafourche Parish Catholic Schools

Wesley John Songy I

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness; memorial service Friday at the hall
• survived by his wife, Marilyn Wagner Songy of Houma; his mother, Anna Mae Samaha Songy of Houma; one son, Wesley John Songy II and wife, Sarah, of Reno, Nev.; four daughters, Sherry Sue Songy Smith and husband, Stephen, of Atlanta, Deanna Lynn Songy Guerra and husband, Richard, of Houma, Kathy Ann Songy and fiance, Daniel Ruegg of Baton Rouge, and Ginger Lee Songy Davis and husband, Heath, of Houma; two brothers, Kim Songy and Ellis Songy of Ennis, Texas; two sisters, Sheryl Chaisson and Jessie McCallister of Houma; and six grandchildren, Stephen John Smith and wife, Jodi, Scott Jared Smith, Alaina Paige Smith of Atlanta, Katie Irene Guerra of Houma, Shane Paul Ruegg of Baton Rouge and Sadie Isabella Songy of Reno
• preceded in death by his father, Harold Songy
• self-employed autographics and carpenter; member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Simpson Southall

• age 89, a native of Plattenville and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, May 14, 2006
• visitation to service time Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roberta Mae Ranson Southall; one daughter, Dr. Lisa Claire Southall Oubre and husband, Bertrand, of Thibodaux; two sons, Stedman Simpson Southall and wife, Lucille, of Atlanta, and Michael Edward Augustus Southall of New Orleans; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustus and Wilhemenia Williams Southall; one brother, Lawrence A. Southall; and one sister, Margaret S. Franklin
• retired schoolteacher and administrator of Assumption Parish for 40 years; member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he served as superintendent of the Sunday School and was active on the UMC District level; taught at Paincourtville Elementary School, W.H. Reed High School, was principal of New Belmont Elementary School, Truent Officer of Assumption Parish Schools and baliff of Judge Lesseur of the 23rd Judicial District; member of the Retired Teachers Association, Stag 20 Social Club and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

 

May 18, 2006

Marie ‘T-Aunt’ Thibodaux

• age 62, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepdaughter, Judy Cantwell; two brothers, Norman and Clarence Scioneaux; three sisters, Angelia Pitre, Eva Mae and Cecile Thibodaux; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norbert J. Thibodaux; her parents, Elmore Scioneaux Sr. and Azema Dempster; and two step-grandchildren

Julia Ford Clement

• age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ollie Adams Ford; one brother, Herbert Ford Jr. and wife, Betty; one niece, Sherry LeBoeuf and husband, Kevin; one nephew, Steven Ford and wife, Salina; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clement Jr.; and her father, Herbert Ford Sr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Paul Roland ‘T-Boy’ David

• age 68, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Penny Kelly David of Houma; one son, Greg David of Georgia; two sisters, Audrey Seymour and husband, Tom, of Marrero and Nedaral Desormeaux and husband, David, of New Iberia; one brother, J. Wayne David of Lafayette; one stepson, Neil Kelly of Folsom; two daughters-in-law, Donna Kelly Bienvenu and husband, Craig, of Houma, and Jennifer Kelly of West Monroe; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Kelly Matherne and husband, Travis, Shane Kelly, Megan Kelly, Caitlin Bienvenu, Ty Bienvenu, Amy Levron White and husband, Mathew, Erica Kelly, Neil Kelly Jr., Zachary Kelly and Alex Kelly; and two great-grandchildren, Grace Kelly Amato and Emily White
• preceded in death by his parents, Roual and Clara Viator David; his grandparents, Ovey Viator and Elmina Blanchard Viator; one sister, Sybil David Folkner; and two stepsons, Mark Kelly and Timmy Kelly
• 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam on two tours of duty; owner of Penny’s Truck Line leased to Venture Transportation
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Maria Marie Daisy DeHart

• age 84, a native of Berwick and resident of Theriot, died at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Matthews’s Episcopal Church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by one son, Cary J. DeHart of Theriot; three daughters, Ellen DeHart Rink and husband, Wayne, of Morgan City, Nancy DeHart Punch and husband, Jeffrey Sr., of Theriot and Merrill DeHart Liner and husband, Clinton Sr., of Houma; two brothers, Hillary Daisy and Walton Daisy of Theriot; one sister, Florence Daisy Henry of Theriot; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert DeHart; her parents, Walter J. Daisy and Delia DeHart Daisy; two sons, Burton DeHart and Matthew DeHart; three daughters, Deanna DeHart Liner, Donna DeHart and Delia DeHart; two brothers, James and Matthew Daisy; and one sister, Velma Daisy
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Donald Anthony ‘Big D’ Rogers

• age 36, a native of Houma and resident of McComb, Miss., died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Virgie B. Rogers of Houma; four brothers, Albert Rogers Jr. of Tylertown, Jimmy Rogers of Houma, Eugene Rogers of Gray and Johnny Rogers of Houma; two sisters, Malvina Breaux of Dulac and Lottie Bell of Gray; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Rogers Sr.
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Melvin A. Cheramie

• age 50, a resident of Galliano, died at 5:01 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Cheramie Jr. and Carrie Rogers Cheramie

 

May 19, 2006

Alzec Joseph Autin

• age 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by daughter, Dora A. Boudreaux and husband, Sterling, grandchildren, Brandon Boudreaux and wife, Karen, great-grandchildren, Bain Boudreaux and wife, Lillie; daughter, Lavon Carnagey, grandchildren, Kenneth Boudreaux Jr., Ericka Boudreaux and Seth Carnagey, great-grandchildren, Reneé Boudreaux, Triston Boudreaux, Elizabeth Boudreaux and Caleb Boudreaux; and two sisters, Irene Guidry and Clementine Eymard
• preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Gallia no Autin; his parents, Marcelin and Amelia Danos Autin; three sisters, Leoncia Dantin, Lelia Dantin and Flora Bruce; and six brothers, Leonard, Alcide, Horace, Oris, Eves and Harris Autin
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served in five of the six major campaigns in the European Theater; recipient of the Purple Heart and infantry badge; former postmaster of Galliano and past vice president of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States; member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, a member and past president of the Holy Name Society, past deputy grand knight, past lecturer and member of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150; an honorable member and past president of Galliano Volunteer Fire Department; member and past vice commander and chaplain of the American Legion Post No. 315, member of the VFW, Veterans Memorial Association and Cut Off Senior Citizens Center
• Falgout Funeral Home

June Roundtree Boudreaux

• age 85, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Irvin Boudreaux Jr. and Autry Boudreaux; two daughters, Peggy Lassere and Ramona Gautreaux; two brothers, Alton Roundtree and Hale Roundtree; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph Roundtree and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; and one sister, Dorothy Templet

Mary Lynn Bourgeois Gambarella

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Hwy 311 in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the hall
• survived by her husband, Adam J. Gambarella; one son, Tracey A. Gambarella and wife, Pam; two daughters, Jodie Lynne Wunstell and husband, Don, and Erica Lynne Waguespack and husband, Randy; one stepdaughter, Cindy Rosa; three brothers, Dale Bourgeois and wife, Gayle, Aaron Bourgeois and wife, Dorothy, and Lloyd Bourgeois and wife, Darla; three sisters, Carmen Naquin and husband, James, Janet Theriot and husband, Dusty, and Sandra B. Bergeron and husband, Norman; three brothers-in-law, Vince Gambarella and wife, Betty, Roy Gambarella and wife, Ella, and Michael Gambarella and wife, Carolyn; four grandchildren, Layla O’Brien, Laycie Dickens and Meredith and Kyle Cadow; five step-grandchildren, Edward, Michael and Robert Waguespack and Barrett and Spencer Gentz; and four great-grandchildren, Karleigh Gordon, Xavier Dickens, and Taylor and Bailey O’Brien
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy V. and Gladys B. Bourgeois; her in-laws, Lovencie and Lelia C. Gambarella; and one brother, Wayne Bourgeois
• retired from Kmart and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart Funeral Home

Janet Annette Darcey

• age 61, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006
• funeral services were held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Xavier Darcey; one son, Jerry Wayne Darcey and wife, Regina; one daughter, Cynthia Davis and husband, Danny; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Falcon and husband, Kirby; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gassey and Lavenia Guin Ware; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Inez ‘Baby’ Robichaux Gros

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Joycelyn G. Talbot, Grace G. Gassen and Lois G. Ledet; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus W. Gros; her parents, Ernest Robichaux Sr. and Aline Gauthreaux Robichaux; three brothers, Ernest Robichaux Jr., Percy and Allen Robichaux; and four sisters, Ena Barrois, Beulah LeBlanc, Lena Navarre and Neila Bellanca

Paul Roland ‘T-Boy’ David

• age 68, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Penny Kelly David of Houma; one son, Greg David of Georgia; two sisters, Audrey Seymour and husband, Tom, of Marrero and Nedaral Desormeaux and husband, David, of New Iberia; one brother, J. Wayne David of Lafayette; one stepson, Neil Kelly of Folsom; two daughters-in-law, Donna Kelly Bienvenu and husband, Craig, of Houma, and Jennifer Kelly of West Monroe; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Kelly Matherne and husband, Travis, Shane Kelly, Megan Kelly, Caitlin Bienvenu, Ty Bienvenu, Amy Levron White and husband, Mathew, Erica Kelly, Neil Kelly Jr., Zachary Kelly and Alex Kelly; and two great-grandchildren, Grace Kelly Amato and Emily White
• preceded in death by his parents, Roual and Clara Viator David; his grandparents, Ovey Viator and Elmina Blanchard Viator; one sister, Sybil David Folkner; and two stepsons, Mark Kelly and Timmy Kelly
• 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam on two tours of duty; owner of Penny’s Truck Line leased to Venture Transportation
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Timothy L. Lodrigue

• age 30, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue
• survived by his parents, John Pierre and Patricia Danos Lodrigue; and one sister, Gloriacina Lodrigue
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Antoine Lodrigue, Florestine Lodrigue, Antoine J. Danos and Mary Cecile Danos Bernard

Mary Lynn Bourgeois Gambarella

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Hwy 311 in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the hall
• survived by her husband, Adam J. Gambarella; one son, Tracey A. Gambarella and wife, Pam; two daughters, Jodie Lynne Wunstell and husband, Don, and Erica Lynne Waguespack and husband, Randy; one stepdaughter, Cindy Rosa; three brothers, Dale Bourgeois and wife, Gayle, Aaron Bourgeois and wife, Dorothy, and Lloyd Bourgeois and wife, Darla; three sisters, Carmen Naquin and husband, James, Janet Theriot and husband, Dusty, and Sandra B. Bergeron and husband, Norman; three brothers-in-law, Vince Gambarella and wife, Betty, Roy Gambarella and wife, Ella, and Michael Gambarella and wife, Carolyn; four grandchildren, Layla O’Brien, Laycie Dickens and Meredith and Kyle Cadow; five step-grandchildren, Edward, Michael and Robert Waguespack and Barrett and Spencer Gentz; and four great-grandchildren, Karleigh Gordon, Xavier Dickens, and Taylor and Bailey O’Brien
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy V. and Gladys B. Bourgeois; her in-laws, Lovencie and Lelia C. Gambarella; and one brother, Wayne Bourgeois
• retired from Kmart and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart Funeral Home

Lloyd Charles Sposito

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• vsitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ethel Sposito; three sons, Lloyd Sposito Jr., Luke Sposito and Paul Sposito; one daughter, Terryll Sposito; four sisters, Estelle Bergeron, Theresa Gaubert, Marguerite Traigle and Marie Maloney; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Benedict Sposito and Lucille Naquin Sposito; and one sister, Anne Albert

Inez ‘Baby’ Robichaux Gros

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Joycelyn G. Talbot, Grace G. Gassen and Lois G. Ledet; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus W. Gros; her parents, Ernest Robichaux Sr. and Aline Gauthreaux Robichaux; three brothers, Ernest Robichaux Jr., Percy and Allen Robichaux; and four sisters, Ena Barrois, Beulah LeBlanc, Lena Navarre and Neila Bellanca

Marie ‘T-Aunt’ Thibodaux

• age 62, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepdaughter, Judy Cantwell; two brothers, Norman and Clarence Scioneaux; three sisters, Angelia Pitre, Eva Mae and Cecile Thibodaux; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norbert J. Thibodaux; her parents, Elmore Scioneaux Sr. and Azema Dempster; one brother, Elmore Scioneaux Jr.; and two step-grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Timothy L. Lodrigue

• age 30, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue
• survived by his parents, John Pierre and Patricia Danos Lodrigue; and one sister, Gloriacina Lodrigue
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Antoine Lodrigue, Florestine Lodrigue, Antoine J. Danos and Mary Cecile Danos Bernard

Earline Foret Zeringue

• age 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, Curry Zeringue; three daughters, Christine Dufrene, Trudy Rister and Leslie Crochet; four sisters, Margaret Bourgeois, Geraldine Bolotte, Irene Oubre and Marjorie Dunn; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Blaise Zeringue; her parents, Alphonse and Lillie Bellanger Foret; and two brothers, David Foret and Raymond Foret
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Karl Joseph Moore Jr.

• age 29, a native and resident of Houma, died in a boating accident at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Theresa Gardner Moore; his father and stepmother, Karl J. Moore Sr. and Angela Moore; his mother and stepfather, Cheryl Bergeron Lirette and Ray A. Lirette; one son, Kaleb Moore; two daughters, Kallie R. Moore and Alexa Moore; one stepdaughter, Jasmine Peneil; one brother, Craig A. Moore and wife, Doris, of Shannondoah, Va.; one sister, Lynette M. Hebert and husband, Mark, of Houma; one stepbrother, Barry "Tony" Falgout Jr.; two stepsisters, Kristen Falgout and Vicki Kennedy; his grandmother, Ouida H. Bergeron; his step-grandmother, Ozea Lirette; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Hilda Mae Giroir Moore; his grandfathers, Houston "Shine" Moore and Leroy J. Bergeron; and his step-grandfather, Paul Lirette
• fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jalaya Morgan

• infant, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006
• services Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church
• survived by her parents, Genkius Johnson and Tory Morgan; one sister, Jada Johnson; and one brother, Jaden Johnson

 

May 20, 2006

Enola Bourgeois Bernard

• age 87, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:23 a.m. Friday, May 19, 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, Ray C. Bernard and wife, Brenda Guidry Bernard; two sisters, Nora B. Dantin and Ruby B. Arcement; and one grandchild, Ben C. Bernard and wife, Lara Lapeyrouse Bernard
• preceded in death by her husband, Maj. Junius J. Bernard; her parents, Willie M. Bourgeois and Josephine Knoblock Bourgeois; two brothers, Mabry and Roy Bourgeois; and one sister, Martha B. Rome
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Doris M. Robichaux

• age 90, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Gary Robichaux; one daughter, Darlene Castalano; one brother, Alfred "Chip" Masse; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Paul Robichaux; and her parents, Alfred and Jenny Michele Masse

Sim S. Strickland Sr.

• age 87, a native of Ada, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Sim S. Strickland Jr.; one daughter, Reyth Ann Heard; one brother, James Strickland; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Richardson Strickland; his parents, Walter Winship and Myrtle Belle Voyles Strickland; and two sons, Robert Donald Strickland and Dwayne Odell Strickland

 

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May 23, 2006

Annie Mae Blackledge

• age 74, a native of Donner and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Monday, May 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Magnolia United Methodist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Joann B. Dunn and husband, Alford, Helen B. Hilliard and husband, Eddie, Dorothy B. Pleasant and husband, Cedric, of Sacramento, Calif., Wanda B. Swan and husband, Roy, of Schriever and Elder Gail Blackledge of Thibodaux; two sons, Michael Blackledge of Sacramento and Randy Blackledge of Thibodaux; two sisters, Bertha B. Thomas and husband, Alvin, and Helen B. Tillis of Sacramento; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Blackledge; her parents, Benjamin Sr. and Ruth Boykins; one son, Ronnie Blackledge; one sister, Dorothy Mae Boykins; one brother, Benjamin Boykins Jr.; and her grandparents, Arthur and Almelia Mann Rounds and Joseph and Mary Boykins
• member of Magnolia United Methodist Church and served as president of the Usher Board

Roy A. Callais

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:53 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Geri Rollins; one sister, Elecia Griffin; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Annie Autin Callais; his parents, Paul and Irma Guidry Callais; four brothers, Lorris J. Callais Sr., Paul R. Callais, Roseluce "Lulu" Callais and Hecton Callais; and three sisters, Elizabeth C. Styron, Helen C. Martin and Lorrisia C. Gautreaux
• member of the American Legion Post No. 259 of Golden Meadow

Irvin Joseph ‘Slim’ Cortez Sr.

• age 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Granier Cortez of Grand Caillou; four sons, Irvin Cortez Jr. and wife, Theresa, Keith Cortez and wife, Diana, Daniel Cortez and wife, Brenda, and Curtis Cortez Sr. and wife, Cathy, of Grand Caillou; one brother, Philip Cortez of Des Allemands; two sisters, Magdalen C. Fonseca of Boutte and Melva C. Champagne of Luling; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Pedro Cortez and Dora Grabert Cortez
• retired commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Henry Eschete Sr.

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Diane Flint Eschete; two sons, Henry Eschete Jr. and Sandy Eschete; one daughter, Julie Eschete; three sisters, Lucille Adams, Leona Cormier and Gertrude Richoux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dalmas Eschete and Judith G. Eschete; one son, Bobby Eschete; and three sisters, Florence Rivet, Mildred LeBlanc and Mable Tardiff

Kevin Joseph Gaubert

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia Wendler Gaubert; two sons, Grady Kevin Gaubert and wife, Kathleen, and Nolan Joseph Gaubert II and wife, Sharon; two daughters, Jane Gaubert Griffin and husband, Jay, and Susan Gaubert Schwaner and husband, Tom; and seven grandchildren, Gregory Gaubert, Michelle Gaubert, Lauren Gaubert, Maris Griffin, Camille Schwaner, Luke Schwaner and Ann-Marie Schwaner
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Joseph Gaubert and Henrietta Bergeron Gaubert; and one sister, Joyce Gaubert Whyte
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Huey Paul Martin Sr.

• age 76, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorcina "Fema" Luke Martin of Houma; two sons, Huey Martin Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Hammond, and Perry Martin and wife, Evelyn, of Houma; one daughter, Carlene Hebert and husband, Todd, of Lubbock, Texas; one brother, Raymond Martin of New Orleans; two sisters, Camille Oncale and Jessie Bergeron of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Martin and Stella Talbot Martin; one son, Ralph Joseph Martin; two brothers, Roy and Ralph Martin; and one sister, Earline Bourg
• retired diesel mechanic for 57 years with Chromally and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Russell Joseph Martin Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Dana J. Martin of Houma, Perry J. Martin of Gray, Russell J. Martin Jr. of Chauvin, and Doyle J. of Thibodaux; three brothers, David Martin Sr., Michael Martin Sr. of Houma and Percy Martin Sr. of Bourg; five sisters, Elaine Martin, Sherry Malbrough of Houma, Alma LeBoeuf, Yvonne Duet, and Rosabelle Prosperie of Bourg; one stepbrother, Alan Benoit of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Carlos Martin; his parents, Eustache J. Martin and Alice Roddy Martin; his stepmother, Cecil Benoit; one brother, Ronnie Martin; and two sisters, Jane Ellender and June Martin
• retired boat captain of 35 years and a member of the America Legion Post No. 0380, VFW Post No. 9608 and was a duck decoy carver; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lois Ann Lirette Tabor

• age 61, a native of St. Charles and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomenia Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 45 years, Roy J. Tabor; two sons, Timmy Joseph Tabor and wife, Melinda "MeMe", and Randy Joseph Tabor and wife, Jenny; three daughters, Sherry T. Gregoire and husband, Russell, Connie T. Thibodaux and husband, Mark, and Cindy Marie Tabor and companion, Brandon E. Benoit; five sisters, Agnes Lirette Pecar, Anne Belle Lirette Samanie, Mary Lirette Raffary, Alice Lirette and Joyce Lirette Pitre; one sister-in-law, Deanna Lirette; and 13 grandchildren, Katie L. Tabor, Keri L. Tabor, Brandon J. Tabor, Kristy L. Tabor, Marcus A. Thibodaux, Dustin J. Tabor, Brett M. Tabor, Chelsea M. Thibodaux, Joshua M. Gregoire, Tommy J. Tabor, Megan E. Gregoire, Abigail "Abby" A. Gregoire and Heidi M. Gregoire
• preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Marcel Lirette and Agnes Usey Lirette; two brothers, Norman Lirette and Charles "C.J." Lirette; one sister, "Little" Earlene Lirette; and one grandson Russell "Russ" Manual Gregoire Jr.
• dedicated housewife, mother and grandmother and was a dedicated community volunteer; dedicated herself to the needs of others, a creative problem solver who was always ready to give a helping hand to all that called upon her; parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Corinne T. Thibodeaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:37 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Betty T. Robichaux and husband, Ray, and Lauren T. Minchew and husband, Brian; two brothers, Dave Theriot and George Theriot; one sister, Catherine Boudreaux; four grandchildren, Timothy A. Robichaux, Daniel P. Robichaux, Ray P. Robichaux Jr. and Benjamin J. Minchew; and six great-grandchildren, Dre’ Griffin, Matthew Robichaux, Jacob Robichaux, Zachary Robichaux, Jacquelyn Robichaux and Kaelie Robichaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Joseph Thibodeaux; her parents, Valrie Theriot Sr. and Bessie Toups Theriot; two brothers, Valrie Theriot Jr. and infant Gerald Theriot; three sisters, Velma Foret, Anna Belle Bourg and Marie Matherne; and one grandchild, Krystal R. Buchanan

 

May 24, 2006

Geraldine ‘Geri’ Griffin Bernard

• age 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 7:02 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis Bernard; two sons, Neal Bernard and wife, Socorro, and Kevin Bernard and wife, Mitzi; one brother, Rodney Griffin and wife, Evelyn; one sister, Sandra Pitre and husband, David; and three grandchildren, Jacob Bernard, Madison Bernard and Kimberly Lombas
• preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Jane Plaisance Griffin; and one brother, Donald Griffin
• retired employee of State Bank and Trust Co. after 45 years of service and was a former member of the TOPS Program and a member of the crew of Nerieds Mardi Gras of Golden Meadow; enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing and Cajun dancing; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelia Ybarzabal Dufrene

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero for 60 years, died at 11:09 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by two foster sons, Euclide and Joseph Gaines; two foster daughters, Elenore Falgout and Georgia Ann Hurst; one niece, Rachel Duet; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Dufrene; her parents, Miguel and Rachel Crosby Ybarzabal; two foster sons, Charles Hurst and Terry Gantenbein; one brother, Miguel Ybarzabal Jr.; and four sisters, Leonore Y. Martinez, Irene Y. Cheramie, Hazel Y. Burke and Lorraine Y. Vegas
• foster mother of 13 children of which six were raised to adulthood
• Falgout Funeral Home

Kevin Joseph Gaubert

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia Wendler Gaubert; two sons, Grady Kevin Gaubert and wife, Kathleen, and Nolan Joseph Gaubert II and wife, Sharon; two daughters, Jane Gaubert Griffin and husband, Jay, and Susan Gaubert Schwaner and husband, Tom; and seven grandchildren, Gregory Gaubert, Michelle Gaubert, Lauren Gaubert, Maris Griffin, Camille Schwaner, Luke Schwaner and Ann-Marie Schwaner
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Joseph Gaubert and Henrietta Bergeron Gaubert; and one sister, Joyce Gaubert Whyte
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Wilma Joseph ‘Billiou’ Hebert

• age 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died at 4:22 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006
• visitation today to funeral time Thursday at Choctaw Fire Station; mass Thursday at St. James Catholic Church Chapel, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Glorise Delatte Hebert; two sons, Mitchell Hebert and Roddy Hebert; two daughters, Pamela Kraemer and Penelope Rivet; one brother, Junior Hebert; four sisters, Eve Thibodaux, Rita Tabor, Maurine Ricouare and Theresa Tabor; and seven grandchildren, Heidi Kraemer Adame, Ashley Kraemer, Brandon Rivet, Breezie Rivet, Skye Hebert, Sherry Hebert and Felicia Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Orestile Hebert and Ernestine Sanchez Hebert; one daughter, Sherry "Peanut" Hebert Boudreaux; one brother, Herman Hebert; and one sister, Elsie Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lula Mae ‘Pu-New’ Jackson

• age 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Vacherie died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry Jackson; three daughters, Lilly Bailey of Vacherie, Mary "Flossie" Edmond of Thibodaux and Barbara McBride of Houma; two sisters, Ruby Neal and Effie Price of Thibodaux; three brothers, Irving Mitchell of Texas, Lloyd Thomas of Alexandria and Ernest Joseph of New Orleans; 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Corine Francis; one daughter, Audrey Brown; two sons, Clarence and Junious Francis; four brothers, Silas, Royal, Willie and Charlie Francis; two sisters, Annie Reed and Joyce Joseph; and one grandchild
• member of New Morning Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess for many years; homemaker

Steven John Keller

• age 53, a native of Lockport, former resident of Houma and resident of St. Louis, died Monday, April 10, 2006
• memorial service was held at Arlington United Methodist Church in Bridgeton, Mo., with burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
• survived by his father, John W. Keller of Elizabeth City, N.C.; his mother, Mary E. Keller of St. Louis; one brother, James David Keller of Elizabeth City; two sons, Steven Keller Jr. and Jim Keller; and one daughter, Elizabeth, of Belleville, Ill.
• U.S. Navy veteran

Esther Oliver Naquin

• age 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Nolan J. Naquin and Leonard A. Naquin Jr.; three daughters, Rena N. Gagneaux, Ruth N. Cortez and Lovely Ann N. Halbrook; two sisters, Isbelle "Bell" Giroir and Genevieve "Genny" McMeneman; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Naquin Sr.; her parents, Oscar Olivier and Celina Mire Olivier; one son, Roland A. Naquin; one infant daughter; one grandson, Tommy Naquin; two brothers, Numa Olivier and Sylvere Olivier; and five sisters, Angelle Blanchard, Effie Boudreaux, Amelia Greer, Marie LeBlanc and Elaine Sevin
• homemaker and a retired rural mail carrier

John Robert Norman Jr.

• age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006
• remembrance gathering Friday at 515 Morningside Drive in Houma
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Viguerie Norman; one stepdaughter, Robin Matherne Ruiz of Montegut; one brother, William Norman of Vancover, Wash.; one sister, Carol N. Fontenot of New Orleans; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John Norman Sr. and Sally Gray Parker Norman
• licensed clinical social worker

Aiden Michael Rios

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 20, 2006
• graveside service Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Casey-Lyn Raines and Michael Rios; his grandparents, Fay Rios and Allen Martin; and his great-grandparents, Mack and Edith Cheramie
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Cathy Raines

Joyce Snyder Souther

• age 74, a native of Minot, N.D., and resident of Lockport, died of cancer at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006
• body was donated to medical science; memorial service June 3 at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Blvd., in Houma
• survived by her husband, Earl D. Souther; three sons, Lyle, Lee and Joseph; one daughter, DeAnn Barrios; one brother, Bryce Snyder; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Max and Mary Frunz Snyder; and one brother, Prouty Snyder

 

May 25, 2006

Jeffrey P. Brister

• age 29, a native of Singapore and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by his parents, Azwirda and Donald Brister; and one brother, Benjamin Brister

Bruce Joseph Collins Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucia "Betty" Evangelist Collins; one son, Bruce J. Collins Jr.; one daughter, Joretta C. Foret; two brothers, Roy and Willard Collins; one sister, Rita C. Babin; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Connely D. and Vallie Authement Collins; three brothers, Loney, Iris and Louis "Peter" Collins; and two sisters, Oudia Pete and Ruth Authement
• self-employed fisherman and was a past member of T-Caillou Lions Club and a member of Ward 7 Citizens Club
• volunteer worker for the Knights of Columbus in Chauvin and was a cerebral palsy volunteer; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Ernest ‘To To’ Eschette Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Gautreaux Eschette; three sons, Ernest "Poncho" Eschette Jr. and wife, Linda P., Steve Eschette and wife, Darnell L., and Mark Eschette and wife, Michelle D.; two daughters, Marlene E. Knight and husband, Brad, and Jill E. Picou and husband, Troy; three brothers, Nolan, Daniel and Gilbert Eschette; 11 grandchildren, Alexis E. Crochet and husband, Nelson, Ross Eschette, Jeremy Knight, Cherie Knight, Kelsey Eschette, Kade Eschette, Maci Eschette, Tyler Eschette, Sid Picou, Torey Picou and Jessie Pierce; and one great-grandchild, Madalyn Crochet
• preceded in death by his parents, Israel Eschette Sr. and Marie Comeaux Eschette; one daughter, Donna Jane Eschette; four brothers, Earl, Paul, Murphy and Israel Eschette Jr.; and two sisters, Earline Richardelle and Irene Barrilleaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Billy James Hale

• age 36, a native of north Louisiana and long-time resident of Houma and Lafayette areas, died Sunday, May 21, 2006
• visitation today to funeral time Friday at Pentecost Tabernacle Church in Delhi; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in Epps Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sheila Hale of Lafayette; two daughters, Keri Hale of Gray and Megan Hale of Lafayette; two stepsons, Jake Parfait of Houma and Nick Parfait of Chapel Hill, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Bertha and Calvin Herring of Beaumont, Miss.; one brother, Waco Hale of Conway, Ark.; one sister, Chelsea Herring of Beaumont; his grandparents, Leonard Black of Pioneer and Eugene and Amy Lee Hale of Pioneer; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Doll Black
• transportation driver with Stone Oak Farms

Wilma Joseph ‘Billiou’ Hebert

• age 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died at 4:22 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. James Catholic Church Chapel, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Glorise Delatte Hebert; two sons, Mitchell Hebert and Roddy Hebert; two daughters, Pamela Kraemer and Penelope Rivet; one brother, Junior Hebert; four sisters, Eve Thibodaux, Rita Tabor, Maurine Ricouare and Theresa Tabor; and seven grandchildren, Heidi Kraemer Adame, Ashley Kraemer, Brandon Rivet, Breezie Rivet, Skye Hebert, Sherry Hebert and Felicia Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Orestile Hebert and Ernestine Sanchez Hebert; one daughter, Sherry "Peanut" Hebert Boudreaux; one brother, Herman Hebert; and one sister, Elsie Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joyce Snyder Souther

• age 74, a native of Minot, N.D., and resident of Lockport, died of cancer at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006
• body was donated to medical science; memorial service June 3 at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Blvd., in Houma
• survived by her husband, Earl D. Souther; three sons, Lyle, Lee and Joseph; one daughter, DeAnn Barrios; one brother, Bryce Snyder; three granddaughters, Rachel Kaiser, Rebecca Effler and Renee’ Souther; and one great-grandson, Donald Ray Effler III.
• preceded in death by her parents, Max and Mary Frunz Snyder; and one brother, Prouty Snyder

Alphonse Emile ‘Al’ Zeringue

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:36 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Nettie Fonseca Zeringue; three sons, Kenneth "Zeke" Zeringue, Blake Zeringue and Dale Zeringue; three daughters, Cathy Mey, Patti Adams and Jane Thibodaux, all of Houma; one brother, Clifton "Trixie" Zeringue; two sisters, Bertha Barras and Gloria Ayo; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse Abel and Annette Pitre Zeringue; four brothers, Simon, Norman, Raymond and Ernest Zeringue; and two sister, Viola Bourgeois and Bessie Moore
• U.S. World War II Army veteran and received the purple heart; manager of the Canal Service Station for many years and delivered flowers for Mey Florists; Catholic

 

May 26, 2006

Bruce ‘Mr. Halftime’ Williams Sr.

• age 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation to religious service time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Versettiell "Meshell" Williams of Thibodaux; three daughters, Devin Robinson, Zrwantinie "Wannie" Valentine and A’Kilah Williams, all of Thibodaux; one son, Bruce Williams Jr. of Thibodaux; his mother, Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux, four brothers, Walter Lee and wife, Sharon, Joseph and wife, Sharon, Derrell Williams and wife, Gina, all of Thibodaux and Brian Williams and wife, Duana; two sisters, Gail Henderson and husband, Carlton, of Atlanta, and Claudette Triggs of Schriever; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Claudell Wolfe; two sisters, Ann Marie Matthews and Bernadine Williams; and his maternal and paternal grandparents
• owner and operator of the Halftime Lounge in Thibodaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Boobie’ Parker III

• age 32, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Klotzville, died along with his former wife, Terri Marie Adams, in an automobile accident, Monday, May 22, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Marilyn C. and Joseph Parker Jr. of Belle Rose; three sons, Terrance, JoQuan and Trevis Adams, all of Klotzville; three brothers, Bryon Parker of Paincourtville, Raymond Parker of Labadieville and Cory Parker of Belle Rose; one sister, Meredith Joshua of Donaldsonville; his paternal grandparents, Earline and Joseph Parker Sr. of Belle Rose; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by one child, Kia Madora Adams; and his maternal grandparents, Madora and Welmon Comeaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Linda Marie Hebert LeBoeuf

• age 56, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Montegut, died at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Eula Neil Hebert; one son, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf Jr.; four daughters, Raye Ann Pigott, Betsy Doiron and husband, Justin, of Houma, Megan LeBoeuf, of Montegut, and Jennifer LeBoeuf of Montegut; two brothers, David and Larry Hebert; two sisters, Susan Falgout and Eva Hebert; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf; her father, James Anderson; one daughter, Kimberly Louise LeBoeuf; and one brother, James A. Hebert Jr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mikel Allen ‘Mike’ Hall

• age 46, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Slidell, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Willis Ann Leighty Hall; two br