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Obituaries October, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 November 2006

October 1, 2006

no entries posted

 

October 2, 2006

Karl Heinz Wolfertz Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Robichaux Wolfertz; his mother, Connie LeBeouf Boudreaux; two sons, Kurt Wolfertz and wife, Angel, and Erick Wolfertz and wife, Denise; two daughters, Wendy W. Harrington and Nicole "Nikki" Medine and husband, Shane; one brother, Kurt Kanetsky; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Karl H. Wolfertz Sr.
• retired from Unical after 35 years and was a part-time employee for North American Fabricators; U.S. Army veteran and was Catholic

Juanita Plaisance Savoie

• age 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 3:28 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Larry Savoie Sr.; one son, Larry Savoie Jr.; one daughter, Debra Savoie; two brothers, Lander and Norris Plaisance; one sister, Eula Terrebonne; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hecton Plaisance and Beatrice Guidry Plaisance
• member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

Mildred Adams Fambrough

• age 84, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Tuesday at the church, with private burial at a later date
• survived by two sons, Keith Fambrough and wife, Pam, and Kevin Fambrough and wife, Robin; one daughter, Kathryn Fambrough; one brother, Ernest Adams; one sister, Una Mae Arceneaux; and three grandchidren, Mack Fambrough and wife, Selena, Nick Fambrough and Megan Fambrough
• preceded in death by her husband, Joe M. Fambrough; her parents, Clebert and Irene Bergeron Adams; one daughter, Karen Fambrough; four brothers, Clemile, Irvin, Clifford and Leroy Adams; and five sisters, Selina Fournier, Julia Adams, Lucille Foshee, Ledora Grabert and Leola Ferguson
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Phyllis Riordan Dupre

• age 75, a native of Ireland and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Parish Hall; memorial service Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• survived by one son, Kevin Davis of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kasmin Bergman of Fayetteville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Craig Davis and Jennifer D. Rodrigue; and two great-grandchildren, Emeline T. Rodrigue and Benjamin Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard Davis; her second husband, Joseph Dupre; and her parents, James and Katherine Riordan
• retired court reporter with Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish and the City of Thibodaux; member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Trosclair Prejean

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Delton Prejean; four sons, Timothy, Mark, Ricky and Matt Prejean; two daughters, Darlene Caldarera and Marlene Bourgeois; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, George Trosclair and Jeanne Soignet Trosclair; one son, Delton "Sonny" Prejean Jr.; five brothers, Irion, Cecil, Carl, Larry and Ray Trosclair; and three sisters, Myrtle St. Marie, Shirley Baye and Theresa Fonseca

Rosa ‘Mrs. Bean’ Morgan Washington Johnson

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to service time Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ernest Johnson Jr. of Marrero and Albert Washington of New Iberia; three daughters, Beulah Sims and Roszaina Johnson of Thibodaux and Linda Johnson of New Iberia; one sister, Lucille Singleton of Thibodaux; sister-in-law, Mary Gail Bryant of Thibodaux; brother-in-law, Herman Johnson of Thibodaux; 35 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Johnson Sr.; her parents, Dennis and Maggie Van Buren Morgan; two sons, Dennis Washington and Royal Johnson; three daughters, Magdalene Johnson, Jeanette J. Streams and Carrie Johnson; one brother, Edward Morgan Sr.; and one sister, Louise King
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the usher board and was also a member of the Rainbow Club and the Traveling Ladies Club

Jerry Pat Hughes

• age 70, a Hughes Springs, Texas native and Houma resident, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home; graveside service held Wednesday at Hughes Springs Cemetery in Hughes Springs, Texas
• survived by his wife, JoAnn Cole Hughes of Houma; his mother, Annie Foster Hughes of Hughes Springs, Texas; one son, Jay Hughes and wife, Cris, of The Woodlands, Texas and Oxford, Miss.; two daughters, Kym Hughes and partner, Kelly Allen, of Dallas, Lauralyn Hughes Welch and husband, Rene "Luc" of Mount Pleasant, Ga.; one sister, Harriette Hughes O’Dell of Keennedale, Texas; two grandchildren; and his faithful dog, Bear
• preceded in death by his father, Howell Preston Hughes
• retired wireline operator with Camco, where he worked for 40 years; U.S. Navy veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home Inc.

Willard ‘Bo Bo’ Arnold Sr.

• age 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cynthia Arnold and Sandra Tyler; four sons, George, Earl, Eddie and Philmon Arnold; one brother, Clifton Arnold; 32 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Florida Arnold; and two sons, Leon and Willard Arnold Jr.

Edwin J. ‘Buster’ Sonier Sr.

• age 97, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Velma Daigle Sonier; one son, Edwin "Deanie" J Sonier Jr. and wife, Carolyn; one sister, Beverly Baudoin; two grandchildren, Brad M. Sonier and wife, Shantel, and Robert J. Sonier; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Nicholas Sonier
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovince and Edna Gaudet Sonier; two brothers, Sidney and Jeweth Sonier; and two sisters, Galathea Sonier and Charlotte Sonier Conner
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Doris ‘Margarite’ Domangue Falterman

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, Dennis Falterman Jr. and wife, Velvet, of Lafayette, Mike Falterman and wife, Jean, of Raceland, Mark Falterman and wife, Marion, of Rayne, and David Falterman and wife, Lana, of Sunset; one daughter, Doris Falterman Hello and husband, Paul, of Gray; two sisters, Dorothy Picou of Chauvin and Sedonia LeBlanc of Gibson; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis A. Falterman Sr.; her parents, Albert Domangue and Bernice Picou Domangue; one son, Timonthy Joseph Falterman; one brother, Jeffery Domangue; and one sister, Josephine Eschete Blanchard
• homemaker; devoted Catholic and parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarence J. Foret Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday Sept. 29, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived his wife, Jenelle D. Foret; three sons, George, Clarence Jr. and Neil Foret; two sisters, Irene C. Grabert and Lolitta C. Champagne; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva Knight Foret; one son, Wayne Foret; three brothers, Nolan Chaisson, Ira Chaisson and Ignace Foret; and seven sisters, Cecilia F. Breaux, Philoman F. Champagne, Edolia F. Champagne, Georgiana F. Waguespack, Valerie F. Babin, Virginia C. Fortmayer and Genevieve C. Dufrene
• volunteer firefighter for the Raceland Volunteer Fire Department; parishioner of St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church

 

October 3, 2006

Rosemary Anne Hutchins

• age 78, a native of Tulsa, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Michael L. Hutchins; three grandchildren, Jessica Usey, Jennifer Pecanty and Jeremy Pecanty; and two great-grandchildren, Eric Usey and Raeanne Usey
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard O. Hutchins; her parents, Lyle Beck and Jessica Ballard Beck; and one daughter, JoAnne Pecanty
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clarence J. Foret Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Jenelle D. Foret; three sons, George, Clarence Jr. and Neil Foret; two sisters, Irene C. Grabert and Lolitta C. Champagne; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva Knight Foret; one son, Wayne Foret; three brothers, Nolan Chaisson, Ira Chaisson and Ignace Foret; and seven sisters, Cecilia F. Breaux, Philoman F. Champagne, Edolia F. Champagne, Georgiana F. Waguespack, Valerie F. Babin, Virginia C. Fortmayer and Genevieve C. Dufrene
• retired from Raceland Volunteer Fire Department and was active in St. Charles Recreation District, treasurer of Raceland Lions Club and a member of Grand Marshall Club
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Linus ‘Shorty’ Dupre

• age 81, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Galliano, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline Eymard Dupre; one son, Tony Dupre; two daughters, Janell D. Petty and Karen D. Pitre; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Dupre and Ida Dupre Naquin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

James Henry ‘Jimmy’ Doiron

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by six sons, James Doiron Jr. and wife, Wendy Thibodeaux, Thomas Doiron, Daniel Doiron and wife, Trudy Samanie, Kermit Doiron and wife, Kathy Portier Doiron, Byron Doiron and wife, Mary Pertuit Katz of Houma and William Doiron of Corpus Christi, Texas; four daughters, Jennifer Doiron of New Orleans, Frances Doiron Lutgring and husband, Ed. Jr., of New Iberia, Natalie Doiron Lalande and husband, Perry, of Lake Charles and Jill Doiron Bonvillain and husband, Randy, of Houma; one sister, Margaret Doiron Larke; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gloria and Lewis Miller of Chalmette; 15 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Detiveaux Doiron; his parents, Clay Ellis Doiron and Frances Fabregas Doiron and Aunt Rosa Fabregas; one son, Jude Doiron; two brothers, Clayton Doiron and Frank Doiron; and four sisters, Mae Frances Doiron Babin, Dorothy Doiron Scurto, Juanita Doiron Landry and Rhea Doiron Boudreaux
• retired and owner of Fabregas Music Store and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Tech Sergeant in the 30th Infantry Division Band; member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, past member of Houma Terrebonne Community Band and Stage Band and bandleader of Jimmy and the Melody Weavers
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 4, 2006

Thomas A. ‘Sonny’ Santoy Jr.

• age 73, a native of Laredo, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church
• survived by one son, Thomas A. Santoy; three daughters, Linda A. Latona and husband, Michael, Julietta A. Santoy and Adela Santoy; one brother, John David Santoy and wife, Maria; two sisters, Ida Valdez and Judy Raml and husband, Charles; one sister-in-law, Janet Santoy; one brother-in-law, Paul Johnson; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. Santoy Sr. and Julietta Rubiery Santoy; two brothers, Joe and Hector Santoy; and two sisters, Lamar S. Johnson and Cecilia Grande
• served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; member of the VFW Post No. 5097, the disabled American veterans, American Legion, Korean War veterans Association, Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. and the Veterans Coalition; member of the Elks Lodge, a Spanish interpreter for the Lafourche Parish Court System; patriotic American
• Samart Funeral Home

Mary Nadine Usner Wibel Lee

• age 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero for the past 36 years, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday in the chapel of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Thursday in the chapel, with burial in Restlawn Park in Avondale
• survived by one son, Michael D. Wibel; two daughters, Mary Jo W. Tadaro and Jo Ann W. Sears; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie K. Wibel; one son-in-law, Vincent Todaro Jr.; one brother, Daniel Usner; one sister-in-law, Joyce Usner; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends
• preceded in death by her first husband, David O. Wibel; her second husband, Howard A. Lee Sr.; three sons, David T. Wibel, John E. Wibel and Thomas J. Wibel; one daughter, Diane W. Champagne; her parents, Daniel and Aline Scheibe Usner; one brother, Richard Usner; and one sister-in-law, Marilyn Usner
• retired drapery specialist with J.C. Penney Corp. after 25 years of dedicated services
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Willis Benedict Curole

• age 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Joyce Ann Curole Griffin and husband, Jerry; two sisters, Carrie Curole Guilbeau and Mary Ann Curole Gaspard; two grandchildren, Chantel Bitter and husband, Larry, and Kai Griffin and wife, Amy; and one great-grandchild, Aubrey Bitter
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Sanamo Curole; his parents, Pierre and Emelie Martin Curole; five brothers, Robert, Victor, Varice, David and Edmond Curole; and one sister, Gladys Curole
• enjoyed fishing, gardening, baseball and boxing; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Russell J. Callahan

• age 61, a native of Schriever and resident of Shepherd, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006
• funeral services were held in Shepherd
• survived by his wife, Earline B. Callahan; two daughters, Tracy Broussard and Tammy Richey; two sons, Scott and Anthony and wife, Suzanne; his mother, Lucille Callahan of Schriever; two brothers, Byron Callahan and wife, Robin, and Kerry Callahan and wife, Gail; one sister, Dianne Andras and husband, Gerald; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Guy J. Callahan
• employed with H.B. Zackary of Houston for the past 22 years

Jeffery Aysenne

• age 92, a longtime resident of Labadieville, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Percy Aysenne and wife, Sarah, Charles Aysenne and wife, Gail, and Tommie Aysenne Sr. and wife, Sue; one daughter, Mabel Rougeau; one son-in-law, Dr. Edward Richard; one brother, Joseph Aysenne Sr.; two sisters, Dophin A. Landry and Louisiana A. Landry; nine grandchildren, Lisa Aysenne, Denise Rougeau, Angela R. Blanchard, Stacy Richard, Eric Richard, Aimee A. Montero, Marie Aysenne, Tommie Aysenne Jr. and Suzanne Aysenne; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin McDaniel, Cody Toups, Zachary and Ethan Blanchard; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Boudreaux Aysenne; his parents, Eugene and Constance Barrios Aysenne; one daughter, Joyce A. Richard; one son-in-law, Edward Rougeau Jr.; four brothers, Lynn, Estaville, Paul and Alvin Aysenne; two sisters, Essma A. Richard and infant Aysenne; and one grandchild, Dana Rougeau Toups
• retired sugar-cane farmer, an avid gardener and a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

October 5, 2006

no entries posted

 

October 6, 2006

Alida Alida Tyrone David

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Edward Marceline David III and wife, Valerie, of Layton, Utah, and William Guedry "Billy" David and wife, Susan, of Houma; seven daughters, Mary Alinda Vaughn and husband, John Sr., of Nicholasville, Ky., Patricia Anne Stuart and husband, Mark, of Aubin, Wash., Brenda Catherine Blanchard and husband, Barry, of Baton Rouge, Carole Camille Jordan of Thibodaux, Diane Dorothy Mandina and husband, Ernest, of Houma, Debra Louise Ramke and husband, Steven, of Prairieville and Marie Blanche Moran and husband, Ricky, of Luling; one brother, Dr. Victor Young Tyrone Jr. and wife, Walta, of Winter Park, Fla.; one sister, Barbara Tyrone Glass and husband, Samuel, of Slidell; 26 grandchildren, John Jr. and James Vaughn, Caryn Benjamin, Meghan and Aaron Cansier, Alex David, David Jordan, Jenny David, Candice Dantin and husband, Ryan, Gregory and Katie Mandina, Steven Jr., Matthew, Jacob and Patrick Ramke, Krista and Lauren Neal, Zachary Moran, Barry Blanchard Jr., and wife, Esparonza, Wendell Bonvillian and wife, Stephanie, Joey Bonvillain, Roxanne and Tammy Mandina, and Melissa and Lynzey Moran; and seven great-grandchildren, John Vaughn III, Paige Dantin, Raquel Blanchard, Mckayla and Gabriellea Mandina and Annastasia and Gabriella Bonvillain
• preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward Marceline David Jr.; her parents, Victor Young Tyrone and Alida Guedry Tyrone; one son, Charles Milton David; and one grandson, Jeffrey Wilson Vaughn
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Canecutters Quilting Club; employed by Chabert Medical Center and Houma Medical Center and volunteered at Terrebonne General Medical Center and Southdown Plantation Museum
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James Gale Heathcott

• age 75, a native of Boonville, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Willard "Sonny" Blaine Groom and wife, Denise "Deni" of Houma; two brothers, Ronnie Heathcott and wife, Amanda, of Arlington, Texas, and Royce Heathcott and wife, Neita, of Waller, Texas; three sisters, Maxine H. Pritchard of Winters, Texas, Arlene H. Poland DeFoor of Albuquerque, N.M., and Joyce Heathcott of Abilene, Texas; one brother-in-law, Irving DeFoor of Albuquerque; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Heathcott of Killeen, Texas, Novine Heathcott of Aspermont, Texas, and Jerre Heathcott of Winters; two grandchildren, James Mickey Groom and wife, Kristi Boudreaux Groom of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Stephanie Groom Knight nd husband, Jody, of Houma; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Knight, Trent Ledet of Houma and Jacob Groom of Ft. Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Ada Maxine Beights Heathcott; his parents, Dewey R. Heathcott and Minnie May Mobley Heathcott; three brothers, Arnold Heathcott, Rass Heathcott and Ray Heathcott; and two brothers-in-law, Pat Pritchard Sr. and Lloyd Poland
• retired inland and offshore manager with Dresser Atlas after 33 years of service; member of the American Legion, VFW, the Elks, lifetime member of South Terrebonne Gator Booster Club, member of H.L. Bourgeois Booster Club and a member of Southwest Babe Ruth Booster Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chase F. ‘Bo’ Leaser

• age 91, a native of Shiner, Texas, and resident of Theriot, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006
• graveside service Sunday at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Laurel, Miss.
• survived by three sisters, Alfrina Christine James of Markham, Texas, Alice May Danner of Mexia, Texas, and Nora Lee Bucek of Bay City, Texas
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary McAlphin Leaser; his parents, Ruben E. Leaser and Albina Sedlacek Leaser; and one sister, Annie Victoria Zimbro
• hard-working man who anyone could count on anytime; retired from Schlumberger with more than 47 years of dedicated service; served our country in World War II in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rate of Chief Boswain Mate
• active in masonry and its various organizations including the Shriners, Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite Consistory; also a member of Unity Lodge F. & A.M. No. 267, where he was also a proud Past Worshipful Master; member of VFW Post No. 4752 and American Legion Post No. 31
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael James McIntire Sr.

• age 51, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednes-day, Oct. 4, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 21 years, Staci Smith McIntire of Gibson; one son, Michael McIntire Jr. of Gibson; one daughter, Mollie McIntire of Gibson; two brothers, Dan McIntire and wife, Jo Ann, of Houston, and Carroll McIntire Jr. and wife, Sheila, of Gibson; and two sisters, Judy M. Maclean and husband, Paul, of Houma, and Susan M. Claudet and husband, Joseph, of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Carroll McIntire Sr. and Carmen Martinez McIntire
• owner of McIntire Sales and was an avid community leader; parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jerry L. Price

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Smithridge, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Smithridge; service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Raymond Price Jr., James Price and Phillip Price; one daughter, Brenda Johnson; five brothers, Ervin Porche Sr., Norman Porche and Wesley, Herman and Albert Nixon; five sisters, Delores Holiday, Lois Riley, Betty Lewis, Joyce Williams and Alice Nixon; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Price Sr.; her parents, Amelia Porche and Westley Nixon; her father, Albert Porche; one daughter, Eunice Hart; one granddaughter, Marquina Jasper; and her grandparents, Van and Katie Smith and Wesley and Elizabeth Nixon
• in the grandparent program with Terrebonne Parish
• Community Funeral Home

Heloise Oncale

• age 93, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Clearfield, Utah, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006
• funeral services were held Thursday at Clearfield North Stake Center in Clearfield, with burial in Lindquist’s Memorial Park
• survived by her sons and adopted daughter, Raymond and Annie Clement of Louisiana, Barbara Clement of Louisiana, N. Charlie and Barbara R. Clement of Clearfield and Betty Richard of Louisiana; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Anna Toups; her first husband, Norbert Clement; her second husband, Gaston Oncale; and Larry Clement and David Richard

Dorothy L. Lane

• age 88, a native of Decatur, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at Maison DeVille Nursing Home Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation today at Ralph Robinson and Son; graveside service Saturday at Graceland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Dr. Keeth M. Lane of Houma; one brother, E.C. Long of Pine Bluff, Ark.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Erby Marvin and Virgie Thrasher Long; her husband, John K. Lane; one sister, Elsie Young; and one brother, Edward Long
• homemaker and a member of First Christian Church of Pine Bluff

Earl James Fletcher

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Lou Ethel Fletcher of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Edward Green of Thibodaux; one son, Earl "EJ" Kenny of Thibodaux; one stepson, Michel Howard of Thibodaux; one daughter, Jhonika "Bubbles" Rounds of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Mon’Kneisha Howard of Thibodaux; six sisters, Hesta Carter and husband, Gerald, Darlene Pharagood and Yolanda Pharagood of Thibodaux, Tahanee Parker and husband, Jessie, Rhushanah Yasin and Aqueelah Yasin of Ohio; four brothers, Khalil Yasin of Ohio, Kamal Yasin and Oscar Pharagood of Thibodaux and Curtis Moore of Milwaukee; and his grandmother, Ceola R. Fletcher of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Jay Pharagood
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Earl James Fletcher

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Lou Ethel Fletcher of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Edward Green of Thibodaux; one son, Earl "EJ" Kenny of Thibodaux; one stepson, Michel Howard of Thibodaux; one daughter, Jhonika "Bubbles" Rounds of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Mon’Kneisha Howard of Thibodaux; six sisters, Hesta Carter and husband, Gerald, Darlene Pharagood and Yolanda Pharagood of Thibodaux, Tahanee Parker and husband, Jessie, Rhushanah Yasin and Aqueelah Yasin of Ohio; four brothers, Khalil Yasin of Ohio, Kamal Yasin and Oscar Pharagood of Thibodaux and Curtis Moore of Milwaukee; and his grandmother, Ceola R. Fletcher of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Jay Pharagood
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Marilyn Griffin Dugan

• age 51, a native of Williston, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, John Daniel Dugan; one brother, Larry W. Griffin; and two sisters, Jettie Brooks and Margie Jones
• preceded in death by her husband, John W. Dugan; her parents, Wilbur F. and Doris Idell Griffin; one brother, Harold Griffin; and one sister, Virginia Heartley

 

October 7, 2006

Kaliya Rhianna ‘Ducey’ LeCompte

• age 5, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Kaydi Rae LeCompte; her father, Jamie Anthony Miles; her maternal grandparents, Timothy and Kelly Theriot; her paternal grandparents, Michael Mitchell and Joyce Miles; one brother, Jamie Miles Jr.; niece of Gary "Bubba" LeCompte III, Kade Theriot and Jessie LeCompte; and her maternal great-grandparents, Bonna and Gary LeCompte Sr.
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary James LeCompte Jr.
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Paul Patrick Lee Sr.

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 11:22 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Hebert Lee; six sons, Harold J. Lee and wife, Brenda Reuben, of Milton, Fla., Ronald J. Lee and wife, Nancy Kuryllo, of Mandeville, Paul P. Lee Jr. and wife, Cindy Foret, of Mathews, Charles V. Lee Sr. and wife, Alice Cheramie, of Denham Springs, Percy J. Lee and wife, Vicki Allemand, of Larose, and Henry J. Lee and wife, Nichole Pellegrin of Houma; one daughter, Lillian L. Adams and husband, Karl "Pete" Adams, of Larose; two brothers, Oris Lee and wife, Nancy, of Lafitte and Bobby Lee and wife, Anna, of Erath; two sisters, Dorothy L. Cheramie of Belle Chasse and Lorida L. Pitre of Lafitte; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Lee and Angela Dantin Lee; one daughter, Barbara L. Parker; five brothers, Gillis, John, Evans, Guillaume and Charles Lee; and two sisters, Ennessia L. Terrebonne and Georgette Lee
• retired from Gulf Oil with 38 years of service and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; enjoyed working in his garden, boxing, hunting, messing with his bees and tinkering in his garage; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Earl P. Mount Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline Smith Mount; one son, Earl Mount Jr. and wife, Janet; three daughters, Vanessa Kincen and husband, Kevin, Tammy Price and husband, Michael, and Lisa Danos and husband, Roy; two brothers, Anthony Ivy Mount and Elward Paul Mount; one sister, Pearl Mount Thibodeaux; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmond W. and Camillia Prosperie Mount; five brothers, Edmond W. Mount Jr., Joseph W. Mount, Henry E. Mount, Edward P. Mount and William "Billy" P. Mount; and two sisters, Virginia M. Jarveaux and Rosalie M. Marlbrough
• retired from Universal Iron Works and was a U.S. Navy veteran; parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

October 8, 2006

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October 9, 2006

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October 10, 2006

Milton Joseph ‘Maney’ Belanger Jr.

• age 78, a native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, died at 1:53 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with interment in the Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Laura Borel Belanger; two daughters, Cynthia Ann Belanger and husband, Karl David Champagne, and Phyllis Marie Belanger and husband, Dr. Jose’ Arturo Mata, all of New Iberia; one son, Milton Joseph "Bo" Belanger III and partner, Charles Finch Robertson, of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Dr. Jason John Valls and wife, Staci, of Fairmont, W.Va., Lacy Marie Valls and husband, Darrell Wade Morrow, of Lafayette, Emily Jeanne Fruge’ of Charlotte, N.C., and Jacques Cleveland Fruge’ III of Baton Rouge; two great-grandsons, Manny James Valls and Thomas Craig Morrow; two sisters, Emma Belanger Dunnack of Andover, Conn., and Patricia Belanger Ford and her daughter, Robin Brooke Ford Romero and husband, Rocky Romero, of New Iberia
• preceded in death by his parents, Milton J. Sr. and Victoria Albert Belanger; and one sister, Lola Belanger Dunnack
• worked for Texaco Inc. for 37 years and was a World War II veteran having proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps; unofficial assistant coach to his wife’s beloved Mt. Carmel Cubs
• Evangeline Funeral Home

Rita LaCoste Champagne

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Carol Lee C. Levron and husband, Wade, Charlotte C. Voisin and husband, Wilson Voisin Jr., of Houma, and Mary Lee C. Duhon of Lake Charles; three brothers, David LaCoste, Julius LaCoste of Theriot and Junius LaCoste of Morgan City; two sisters, Dita L. DeHart of Houma, and Ruth L. LeBlanc of Golden Meadow; 12 grandchildren, Darla Chauvin, Kemala Domangue, Wade Levron Jr., Maria Sims, Tonia Guidry, Toby Voisin, Jannie LaCoste, Chantelle Lovell, Elizabeth Lirette, Denise Tassin, Sherry Holland and Emma Crysel; and 21 great-grandchildren, Tori Guidry, Katelyn Guidry, Dakota Duplantis, Glenn Duplantis, Darrion Holland, Whitney Voisin, Emily Voisin, Jacob Voisin, Malcolmb LaCoste III, Darren Lirette Jr., Mitch Lirette, Brooke Lovell, Bree Lovell, Cami Duplechin, Emily Bartholomy, Lani Bartholomy, Logan Simms, Katie Chauvin, Riley Chauvin, Kyle Trosclair and Conner Levron
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Joseph Champagne; her parents, Adam LaCoste and Edna DeHart LaCoste; one great-grandchild, Erin Elizabeth Chauvin; and one sister, Ouida L. Lirette
• homemaker and enjoyed sewing and crocheting; Eucharistic Minister and a past instructor of RCIA and CCD; donated her time and talents to Threads of Love, an organization which made clothing for babies born prematurely at Terrebonne General Medical Center; was working on starting a similar program at Chabert Medical Center; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

George N. Duet

• age 79, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with graveside military rites in Cheramie Cemetery conducted by South Lafourche High School ROTC
• survived by his wife, Velma Doucet Duet; two sons, Jonathan and Toby Duet; one daughter, Dollie Duet; 10 grandchildren, Cherie Dufrene, Chantell Aupied, Scotty Duet, Jace Duet, Michelle Boudreaux, Luke Duet, Toby Duet Jr., Jennifer Duet, Dexter Boudreaux Jr. and Cody Duet; seven great-grandchildren, Brittlyn Guidry, Noah Aupied, Jaison Aupied, Alexia Adams, Phoebe Vargas, Justin Dufrene and Dani Dufrene; and three sisters, Clarise Duet, Cleonise Cheramie and Mae Rita Doucet
• preceded in death by his parents, Felecien and Louise Guidry Duet; two sons, Danny and Scotty Duet; 10 brothers, Felecien Jr., Donatien, Zewebe, Ozemie, Leon, Leand, Nolan, Victor, Almate and Amay Duet; three sisters, Louise Bellanger, Leonelle Smith and Victoria Blanchard; and three infant sisters
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post No. 315 and the VFW Post; retired employee of Chevron after 33 years; the last child of 20 children and he loved cooking and duck hunting
• Falgout Funeral Home

Samford ‘Mercedes’ Ghoram

• age 35, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Oak Forest in Gibson
• survived by his companion, Troy Danos; two brothers, Charles Garrett and Reginald Ghoram; and two sisters, Cynthia Remagus and Katherine Ghoram
• preceded in death by his parents, Sanford Sims and Rosalie Ghoram; and his grandparents, Gordon Sims and Gladys Brown Sims
• hairdresser and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

Beulah Hutchinson Gonzales

• age 86, a native of Bourg and lifelong resident of St. Bernard, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home on Veterans Memorial Blvd.; funeral mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial Thursday at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in Violet
• survived by one son, Sebastian Gonzales Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Earline Nunez Gonzales; four grandchildren, Sebastian Gonzales III, Donna Hebert, Byron Gonzales and Kristi Gonzales; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sebastian Gonzales Sr.; her second husband, Cyril Gonzales Sr.; her parents, Lully Trosclair Hutchinson and Henry Hutchinson; four sisters, Agnes Matherne, Gerti Alfonso, Ester Alfonso and Hattie LeBouef; and two brothers, Allen Hutchinson and Walton Hutchinson
• resident of Oaks of Houma Nursing Home
• Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home

Herman Harris Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 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 four sons, Herman Harris Jr., Marvin Harris and Theran Harris, all of Raceland, and Donald Lee Harris Sr. of Houma; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Scott; his stepfather, Monroe Scott; and one son, Wendell Harris
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Irene Marie Ledet

• age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:33 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Belton Ledet; one son, Norman Dormain; one daughter, Gene Ledet Hotard; three brothers, Norman, Lindberg and Antole Pitre; two sisters, Rita Savoie and Lorraine Guidry; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Lydia Pierce Pitre; and one brother, Lawrence Pitre
• cook for L.C.O. and South Lafourche and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Elena ‘Helen’ Cheramie Moise

• age 95, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Corinne M. Collins and Gail M. Martin; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Moise; her parents, Manuel and Rose Marie Pitre Cheramie; seven brothers, Amedee, Gracien, Harrison, Max, Vhories, William and Antoine Cheramie; two sisters, Minta Cheramie Cheramie and Eurasie "Rose" Cheramie; and one grandson, Nanthan Collins
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Raoul P. ‘Pete’ Pitre Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Raoul "Chuck" Pitre Jr., Lawrence Pitre, Aubrey Pitre and Robert Pitre and wife, Linda L. Pitre; two daughters, Donna Pitre and Mary Pitre; two brothers, Leander Pitre and Marville Pitre; one sister, Marie P. Andras; and three granddaughters, Lacey Anne Pitre, Vanessa Lynn Pitre and Ashley Lynn Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Pitre and Rita Gros Pitre; four brothers, Edgar Pitre Jr., John Pitre, Joseph Pitre and Maurice Pitre; and three sisters, Odile Pitre, Lucille Pitre and Mable Pitre
• U.S. World War II veteran, a member of the VFW and American Legion and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus; usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

October 11, 2006

no entries posted

 

October 12, 2006

Thelma Richards Pleasant

• age 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• memorial service Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville
• survived by one adopted son, Raymond Boutain of Napoleonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Pleasant; her parents, Arthur and Laura Richards; her grandparents, Henry and Louise Exnicious; and three sisters, Unice Miller, Madonia Williams and Delta Condell
• homemaker

Kathy Bolton Scott

• age 50, a native of Marianna, Fla., a former resident of Louisiana and resident of Cottondale, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna; funeral service Friday at the Maddox Chapel, with burial in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
• survived by her son, Justin Scott of Houma; her fiance, Rick Messer of Cottondale; her mother, Carolyn Baxter and husband, Ryals, of Cottondale; her father, Howard Wilson Bolton Sr. of Santa Paula, Calif.; two brothers, Howard Wilson Bolton Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla., and Phillip Baxter of Dothan, Ala.; two sisters, Lynn Robinson of Atlanta, and Kimberly Johnson of New Orleans; and one grandchild
• employed as a cottage parent at Sunland

George Franklin ‘Frank’ Sanders

• age 60, a native of Leake County, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• funeral services were held Tuesday at Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage, Miss., with burial in Shockalo Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Rupert Sanders Jr. of Kosciusko, Miss., and Stan Sanders of Houma; and three sisters, Jo Ann Fisher of Sebastopol, Miss., Julia Faye Comans of Carthage and Clara Petrasek of Houma

Brunella Breaux Portier

• age 69, a native of Rayne and resident of Scott for 48 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Duane Portier and wife, Mandy, of Sunset, and Kevin Portier and wife, Nancy, of Houma; two grandchildren, Derek Portier and wife, Holly, of Houma and Olivia Portier of Houma; and six sisters, Audrey B. Miller and husband, Raleigh, Roudel B. Meaux and Ralan Rozas, Bercie B. Alleman and husband, John, Earline B. Miller and husband, Gerald, Linda B. Alleman and husband, Raylin, and Gloria Breaux Sanchez
• preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Portier Jr.; her parents, Benton and May Prejean Breaux; one brother-in-law, Ray Portier; and one nephew, Kelvin Meaux
• member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Community; also a member of TOPS and CFMA; loved cooking, making delicious fudge, entertaining friends, and also loved Cajun French music and dancing
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home Inc.

Dorothy Nelson

• age 84, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Betty Luckett of Harvey, Ruthie Diane Smith of Raceland, Cynthia M. Nelson of Marrero, Lorraine Nelson of Opelousas and JoAnn Farve of Luling; six sons, Robert Duncan Jr. of Avondale, David Duncan and Bardell Nelson of New Orleans, Leroy Nelson Jr. of Boutte, Allen Nixon of Houma and Richard Robertson of Raceland; 60 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Nelson Sr.; her parents, Levy Nixon and Minerva Herbert Nixon; two sons, Aaron Nixon and Nathaniel Boykins; one stepdaughter, Patricia Ann Nelson; six brothers, Van, Melkia, Willard, Sterling, Leonard and Ambros; and two sisters, Annie and Sandra
• Baptist

Robert Irwin Boudreaux

• age 77, a former resident of Bourg and Mountain Brook, Ala., and resident of Shelby, Ala., died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
• visitation today at Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood, Ala.; graveside service Friday at Elmwood Cemetery
• survived by two sons, James Scott Boudreaux and Craig Clarke Boudreaux and wife, Carol, all of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Jeannine Russell of Arlington, Texas; and five grandchildren, Christopher Neil Boudreaux, Joseph Bryan Boudreaux, James Scott Boudreaux Jr., Lauren Rachelle Boudreaux and Beau Winfield Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Minann; his parents, Jesse J. and Bessie Fortenberry Boudreaux; one brother, Kenneth Anthony Boudreaux; and one sister, Frances Ann Boudreaux
• graduated from Tulane University and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shelton during the Korean War; former CEO of Royal Crown Bottling Co. of Birmingham and was recently a representative of Brown and Bigelow; member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, Isaak Walton League of America, the Country Club of Birmingham and The Club
• Ridout’s Valley Chapel

 

October 13, 2006

Eddie ‘Tom’ Thomas Sr.

• age 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gibson, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Eddie Thomas Jr., Marvin and Ronnie Thomas; two daughters, Glenda Johnson and Loretta Shanklin; one brother, Winston Thomas; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Thomas; his parents, Edna Hanzy Thomas and July Thomas; five brothers, Oliva, Washington, July, Pleasant and Landry Thomas; and five sisters, Ormeaner Johnson, Gloria Hodges, Vera Ned, Margrett Tenison and Early Me Williams
• cement finisher and was Baptist

Clifford ‘Mutt’ Shelton Jr.

• age 52, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Belle Rose, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna T. Shelton of Belle Rose; one daughter, Chrishel M. Shelton of St. James; one son, Clifford Wise of Donaldsonville; one stepdaughter, LaCreshia R. Turner of Gretna; one stepson, Devin Daggs of Belle Rose; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty and Abraham J. Turner of Belle Rose; two brothers-in-law, Michael Turner and wife, Paulette, of Donaldsonville and Kendrick Turner and wife, Elizabeth, of Montgomery, Ala.; one sister-in-law and friend, Sandra J. Gipson and John Parker of Suin City, Calif.; three grandchildren, Chazz Brown, Chariel Whittington and A’Nya Wise; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mae G. and Clifford Shelton Sr.; and his paternal and maternal grandparents
• employee of Marathon Chemical Plant in LaPlace
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Brenda Joyce Scott

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her father, Willie Scott Sr. of Houma; one son, Chancey Neal Scott of Houma; one brother, Willie Scott Jr. and wife, Lisa, of New Orleans; and three sisters, Gloria Harris, Janie "Marie" Scott Solomon and Beverly Young and husband, Hanson, all of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Lula Mae Amos Scott; and her grandparents, Joseph and Jannie Neal Amos and Willis and Lucy Turner Scott
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church

Myrtle C. ‘Auntie Mert’ Robertson

• age 80, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Annie Mae Patterson of Thibodaux; one brother, Earl Tunson Sr. of Napoleonville; two stepsons, Carril and Alvin Cooks; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Annie and William Robertson; one brother, Harry Lloyd Tunson; and one sister, Oralee Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Mary A. Robertson

• age 59, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Rosalind Jennings and husband, Eugene Jr.; nine sisters, Hazel Brown of Donaldsonville, Irene Wade, Barbara Rainey, Helen Moton, Mary Bell, Alma Wiggins, Rosemary, Emily and Robin Gilton, all of Napoleonville and Donna Brown of Labadieville; one brother, the Rev. David Gilton of Thibodaux; three grandchildren, Javon, Joslyn and Jalonda Jennings of Napoleonville; devoted cousin, Clara Ratcliff; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Viola Brown and the Rev. Harry Gilton; five sisters, Deborah Couteau, Gloria Thomas, Martha Rhodes, Patrice Moore and Robinette Gilton; and two brothers, Lionel and Nathaniel Bruce
• former nurses aid
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Frank Antoine Eymard

• age 74, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral service Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife of 74 years, Anorine Danos Eymard; two daughters, Ann Cockrell and Maria Dugas; one son-in-law, Michael Dugas Sr.; one sister, Josephine Savoie; five grandchildren, Kelly Guillory and husband, Michael, Frank Eymard and wife, Lisa, Nicole Toncrey and husband, Lon, Michael Dugas Jr. and wife, Danielle, and Michelle Dugas; and seven great-grandchildren, Marissa and Mason Eymard, Hunter Toncrey, Aimee Guillory, Michael Dugas III, Dustin Dugas and Ayla Jeansonne
• preceded in death by his parents, B.T. Eymard and Oticia Guidry Eymard; one son-in-law, Chuck Cockrell; and three siblings, Robert, Louis and Bea Eymard
• Mothe Funeral Home

 

October 14, 2006

Jane H. Berthelot

• age 66, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Chacahoula, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Berthelot Sr.; three sons, Lawrence Berthelot Jr., Shane Berthelot and Danny Berthelot; two daughters, Sandy May and Angel Duplantis; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman Hebert and Lucille Landry Hebert; one brother, Larry Hebert; one daughter, Susie Lirette Ledet; and one granddaughter, Sunshine Ledet
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dell N. Griffin Sr.

• age 91, a native of Bright Star, Miller County, Ark., and resident of Vivian, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• funeral service today at Vivian United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his children, Betty and Ray Boze of Queen City, Texas, Dorothy and Glenn Lambing of Diana, Texas, Contance Griffin of Vivian, Jeannen and Lloyd Whitington of Hammond, Rena and Tommy Johnson of Ponchatoula, and Dell Jr. and Nelda Griffin of Pueblo, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• retired oilfield pumper and a World War II army veteran of the 201st Infantry Air Patrol; master sergeant SGT-NCO Commandant of Italian prisoners in POW camps in Sudan and Egypt; gardener at MacDonell United Methodist Children’s Services in Houma and wrote a column for The Courier in the 1970’s

Monica D. Landry

• age 45, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis Landry; her parents, Roland Dufrene and wife, Nellie T. Dufrene; two sons, Jay Landry and wife, Emily, and Zachary Landry; one daughter, Ashley Landry; one brother, Stuart Dufrene; one sister, Valerie Duhon; and one grandchild, Ethan Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Judy Giroir Voisin

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:42 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; Liturgy of the Word Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Timothy Paul Voisin; her mother, Lorina Guidry Giroir; one son, Derek Voisin and wife, Karen; one daughter, Stacy Bourgeois and husband, Brian; two brothers, Gerald Giroir and wife, Catherine, and Ron Giroir; two sisters, Elvera Crochet and husband, Gary, and Marylyn Manor and husband, Tommy; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Harry J. Giroir
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

 

October 15, 2006

no entries posted

 

October 16, 2006

Patricia Ann Sneeze

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Celestine Andrew of Houma; one daughter, Keisha Sneeze of Houma; two sisters, Cheryl Sneeze of Houma and Erica Rochester of Lafayette; and four brothers, Clarence, Raymond, Michael and Timothy Sneeze, all of Houma
• Baptist

Henry Jones Sr.

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Community Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; wake service Tuesday at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Henry Jones and wife, Marion, of Gray, the Rev. Herbert Jones Sr. and wife, Monalisa, of Houma, Donald L. Jones Sr. and wife, Lois, of Houma, Marvin Jones Sr. and wife, Ollie, of Houma and Tyrone Jones and wife, Detra, of Chicago; one daughter, Claudette J. Thomas of Houma; one brother, Joe Louis Jones and wife, Gloria, of Houma; two sisters, Hester M. Scott of Marrero and Louise J. Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 21 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bertha M. Jones; his parents, Louis Jones Sr. and Olivia Castle Jones; two sons, Larry and Douglas Jones; one daughter, Earlis J. Williams; and two brothers, Harrison and Dan Jones
• carpenter and a deacon at St. Peter Baptist Church

J. C. Paul Griffin

• age 68, a native of Cocodrie and resident of Houma, died at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Margaret Pitre Griffin of Houma; one daughter, Lisa Takewell and husband, Doug Takewell, of Houma; four brothers, Anthony Griffin of Grand Caillou, David Griffin, Daniel Griffin and Ricky Griffin of Houma; four sisters, Velma LeBlanc of Baton Rouge, Paula Duplantis of Houma, Brenda Griffin of Thibodaux and Anna G. Rushing of Mendenhall, Miss.; six grandchildren, Molly Griffin, Courtney Hutcherson, Ryan Hutcherson, Emily Griffin, Jared Takewell and Jessica Takewell; and one great-grandchild, Zoe Labit
• preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Joseph Griffin and Odessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Chris T. Griffin; one son-in-law, Rodney Hutcherson; one brother, Steve Griffin; and four sisters, Mary Jane Thibodaux, Rita Picou, Bessie Daily and Carmen Belanger
• retired self-employed business owner and was a past employee of Chromalloy for 25 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice Benoit Gauthreaux

• age 80, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by one daughter, Priscilla Benoit and husband, Ned; one sister, Mildred Boudreaux; two grandchildren, Lisa Falcon and husband, Brian, and Hope Blanchard and husband, Jason; and four great-grandchildren, Trevor and Paityn Falcon, and Amber and Rodney Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Gauthreaux; her parents, Wallace and Anna Quatrevingt Benoit; one son, Wallace Gauthreaux; one daughter, Diana Breaux; two brothers, Ivy and Jeffery Blanchard; and eight sisters, Philomena Bourg, Inez Lirette, Louise Pitre, Mabel Kern, Sadie Roger, Nobie Guillot, Nola Belto and Lottie Benoit
• member of the Catholic Daughters, St. John Ladies Alter Society and was a 47-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Labadieville, Unit No. 284
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Floyd Joseph Fanguy

• age 80, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Marina Giroir Fanguy of Houma; two daughters, Robin F. Fabregas and husband, Louis, of Gray and Kayla F. Lambert and husband, Al, of Houma; two brothers, Adley Fanguy of Little Caillou and Raymond Fanguy of Houma; one sister, Rose F. Orgeron of St. Amant; four grandchildren, Jory Fabregas, Brittanie F. Cook, Betsy C. Landry and Paul Lambert; and four great-grandchildren, Meghan, Stevens, Courtney Landry, Madilyn Landry and Dylan Fabregas
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph Fanguy and Adele Pellegrin Fanguy; and two brothers, Alma Fanguy and Andrew Fanguy
• retired production foreman for Shell Oil for 40 1/2 years; member of the VFW Post No. 3700 and the American Legion; U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph Cecil Thibodaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• funeral service was held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one stepson, John C. Bourg; one stepdaughter Joann Lebouef; two sisters Dea’ Naquin and Genevieve Leonard; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Mae Gaston Thibodaux; his parents, Andrew Thibodaux and Cecile Babin Thibodaux; two brothers, Willie and Tom Thibodaux; and one sister, Marie Hebert
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Travis Jay Ludwig

• age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Charles Ludwig and Lona Carlos Ludwig of Houma; his companion, Brandi Charpentier of Houma; one daughter, Kiara Ludwig of Houma; two brothers, Alex Ludwig of Houma and Charles Ludwig and wife, Laura, of Edmond, Okla.; one sister, Jessica Helm and husband, John, of Houma; and seven nieces and nephews, Harley Ludwig, Toni Ludwig, Olivia Helm, Charles Lee, Mason Ludwig, Owen Helm and Charles Ludwig Jr.
• U.S. Army veteran and a plumber apprentice with Kens Plumbing; an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lloyd John Lebouef

• age 53, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Samart Funeral Home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife Donna Bergeron Lebouef; his mother, Theresa Matherne Lebouef; three sons, Dustin Lebouef and Bryan and Ryan Hebert; one daughter, Wendy Theriot; four brothers, Mark, Steve, Mike and Paul Lebouef; two sisters, Anna Trosclair and Kathy Lebouef; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Horace Lebouef
• former tugboat captain for Tara Lynn Marine of Houma and was employed by Marlin Marine Wholesale; Catholic

 

October 17, 2006

no entries posted

 

October 18, 2006

Dorothy Rivet Sanchez

• age 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:31 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norman Sanchez Sr.; three sons, Norman J. Sanchez Jr., Herman Sanchez and Sherman Sanchez; three daughters, Brenda Williams, Linda Davaine and Charlene Ledet; two brothers, Raymond and Anidas Rivet; one sister, Betty Ledet; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alexandria and Felecia Tastet Rivet; one son, Roy Sanchez; one daughter, Shirley Truxillo; six brothers, Alex Jr., Gilbert, Sylvester, Edward, Junius and Roland Rivet; and three sisters, Leotha Bergeron, Mildred Bergeron and Theresa Verdin

Aline Duplantis Redmond

• age 92, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Carl J. Redmond of Lafayette; two daughters, Olivia Gassiott and husband, Herman, of Breaux Bridge and Linda Chauvin of Metairie; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Camille Duplantis and Eliza Duplantis; one brother, Novel Duplantis Sr.; and one sister, Lena Duplantis
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Anna Rella Ortego

• age 78, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• memorial service Saturday, Nov. 4, at Annunziata Catholic Church
• survived by her husband, Robert Lee Ortego; one son, Keith Ortego of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Donna Madere of Baton Rouge and Carla Ledet and Debbie Sadler, both of Houma; two sisters, Della Daire and Flo Daire, both of Ville Platte; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Moise and Mary Lou Lejeune; and one son, Robert Lynn Ortego
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Adrienne Mary Lee

• age 20, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Sherry Lee; two daughters, Sha and Katie Billiot; four brothers, Steven Rose, Travis Rose, Joshua Lee and Joseph Lee; and two sisters, Misty Lee and Kristen Lee
• preceded in death by her father, Gerald Lee
• homemaker and was Catholic

Leona Anselmi Guidry

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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 the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Nolan J. Guidry; four daughters, Brenda Bernard, Dianna Allemand, Jan Arabie and Tammy Guidry; one brother, Roy Anselmi; four sisters, Lorida Rogers, Austreda Collins, Clauodet Duet and Verda Guidroz; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alexson and Angelina Guidry Anselmi; two brothers, Fedless Anselmi and Gilbert Auseve; one sister, Leoda Williams; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

James Burrell Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ethel C. Burrell of Thibodaux; one son, James Burrell Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Sandra B. Robertson of Thibodaux; one sister, Rosemary B. Young of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Burrell Sr. and Olevia Dickerson Burrell; one sister, Annie B. Joseph; three brothers, Johnny Jr., Cleveland Sr. and Lawrence Burrell; and his grandparents, Daniel and Rosa Dickerson, and Dan and Mariah Humphrey Burrell
• served on the Deacon Board of St. Mark Baptist Church

Vivian Hodges Braddock

• age 88, a native of Harrisonburg and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• graveside service Thursday at Rosefield Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Hallye Doyle of Clarksville, Tenn.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Namon Braddock; her parents, Quitman Hodges and Catherine Price Hodges; one son, Bruce Braddock; two brothers, W.Q. Hodges Jr. and John L. Hodges; and one sister, Mary Dora Hodges
• retired hair stylist and a member of First Baptist Church

Christopher Michael ‘Chris’ Adams

• age 34, a native of Chauvin and resident of Larose, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bridget Neal Adams; his parents, Richard and Fran Martin Adams; two daughters, Briana Marie Adams and Michelle Renee Adams; one brother, Jerome Patrick Adams; and two sisters, Pamela Adams Jones and Alaina Claire Adams
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip J. and Pearl Leblanc Adams, and Lawrence and Rose Chatagnier Martin
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 19, 2006

Christopher Charles Sutterfield

• age 27, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his father, Charles Bentley Sutterfield of Thibodaux; one brother, Timothy C. Sutterfield and family of Bayou Blue; one sister, Rochelle Massey and family of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Soudelier Sutterfield
• self-employed painter and sand blaster

Margaret Lillian Rodrigue

• age 74, a native of Dulac and longtime resident of Pass Christian and Waveland, Miss., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Delisle, Miss.; memorial mass Friday at the church, with private burial in Biloxi National Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Tina Margaret Balentine and husband, James, of Diamondhead, Miss., and Sondra Hill and husband, Cy, of Waveland; one brother, Nickless Gregoire; eight sisters, Alice Gregoire, Nora Smith, Josephine Parfait, Cecile Gregoire, Elda Gregoire, Eva Gregoire, Theresa Solet and Peggy Pontiff; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Rodrigue; her parents, John N. and Elda Lodrigue Gregoire; two brothers, Morris and Norris Gregoire; one sister, Virginia Dardar; and one grandchild, James Charles Patrick Balentine
• parishioner of St. Pauls Catholic Church in Pass Christian

Judy D. Molinere

• age 45, a native of Dulac and resident of Bourg, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church
• survived by her husband, Easton Molinere; one daughter, Megan Molinere; two brothers, Paul "Noonie" Dion and Mathil "Mad Dog" Dion; and four sisters, Celina "Le Lin" Johns, Barbara "Bea" Dion, Melissa "Mickey" Trosclair and Ernestine "BooBoo" Parfait
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elgin Courteaux; her parents, Ulyess J. Dion Jr. and Shirley F. Dion; her grandparents, Albert and Ernestine Crochet Foret and Mr. and Mrs. Ulyess J. Dion Sr.; and two brothers, Adrian Dion and Anthony Dion

Linda ‘Billie’ Jones

• age 75, a resident of Pensacola, Fla., and former resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
• funeral services were held Monday at Eastern Gate Funeral Home in Pensacola, with burial in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens
• survived by her husband, Donald Jones; one daughter, Theresa LeBouef and husband, David, of Montegut; one sister, Mary Naquin and husband, Frank, of Larose; two brothers, Harold Norton and wife, Burtie, of Georgia, and Harry Robbins and wife, Vivian, of Florida; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Sims

Andrew ‘Tiny’ Besson Jr.

• age 71, a longtime resident of Luling and resident of Schriever, died at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 45 years, Rosemary Cavalier Besson; one son, Keith Besson and wife, Toby; two daughters, Leslie B. Haydel and fiance, John Rutledge Jr. and Lisa B. Bourgeois and husband, Gene Bourgeois; one daughter-in-law, Frankie Besson Livingston; 11 grandchildren, James Estay, Eric Besson, Kayla Besson, Michelle Bourgeois, Michael Bourgeois, Kevin Besson, Sarah Besson, Meghan Ruthledge, Mason Ruthledge, Bobby Jackson and Michael Livingston; and three great-grandchildren, Lexi Jackson, Carter Jackson and Cason Rogers
• preceded in death by his father, Andrew A. Besson Sr.; his mother, Maude Lasseigne Besson; his loving stepmother, Noelie Chiasson; and one son, Kevin Besson
• 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Christopher Michael ‘Chris’ Adams

• age 34, a native of Chauvin and resident of Larose, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bridget Neal Adams; his parents, Richard and Fran Martin Adams; two daughters, Briana Marie Adams and Michelle Renee Adams; one brother, Jerome Patrick Adams; and two sisters, Pamela Adams Jones and Alaina Claire Adams
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip J. and Pearl Leblanc Adams, and Lawrence and Rose Chatagnier Martin
• Catholic

 

October 20, 2006

Rita Thibodaux

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:08 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald Ledet; one daughter, Angel Randolph; two sisters, Audrey Thibodeaux and Isabelle Naverre; six grandchildren, Tammy Lagarde and husband, Joey, Rose Matherne and husband, Glenn, Donna Voison and husband, John, Drew Randolph, Jena Randolph and Abbie Fanguy; and six great-grandchildren, Tiffany Lagarde, Brittany Lagarde, Colin Willis, Reece Voison, Glenn "Trey" Matherne and Luke Voison
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Thibodaux; her parents, Andrew and Lena Dupre; one brother, Leon Dupre; and five sisters, Hattie Babin, Verna Hebert, Lucy Hebert, Jeanne Malbrough and Ophelia Dupre
• enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Andrew Matthews Jr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Gibson and a former resident of California, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Paulette Hayes and husband, Lawrence Sr., of Gibson; one brother, Robert C. Matthews of Gibson; two sisters, Velina M. Johnson and Doris Mitchell, both of Gibson; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Allen Matthews; his parents, Ella Cross Matthews and Andrew Matthews Sr.; one daughter, Betty Lou Matthews; two sons, Daniel and James Girtly; one sister, Edith M. Horry; and two brothers, Joseph E. Matthews and Ferdinand Matthews

Shirley Mae Worley Lewis

• age 68, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Martha L. Ford of Napoleonville, Shirlynn Lewis of Vallejo, Calif., Michelle L. Jacobs of Belle Rose and Ladinia Lewis of Paincourtville; five sons, Carl G. Lewis of Gonzales, Lenzo L. Lewis and Martin C. Lewis of Donaldsonville, Claudia V. Lewis of Fairfield, Calif., and Leonard Lewis Jr. of Paincourtville; one brother, Wilfred Worley of Paincourtville; three sisters, Ethel Mae Worley of Avondale, Rosa Mae Davis of Paincourtville and Agnes Worley of Marrero; 31 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Rosalee and Paul Worley; her husband, Leonard Lewis Sr.; two daughters, Norma Jean Lewis and Sonolia L. Williams; and one brother, Leo Worley

Eveline Mary Leger

• native of Church Point and resident of Peltier-Lawless Development Center in Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
• funeral services were held Thursday at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Marcelete Leger; and three sisters, Mary Leger, Eva Leger and Corrine Burleigh
• third child of four and lived at home in Church Point until 1988 when her mother became ill and moved to a nursing home; briefly lived with a family friend, at Crowley Guest Home and at St. Charles Manor in Luling until coming to live at Peltier-Lawless Developmental Center in December 1988
• loved the simple things in life; adored children and cherished visits with the children of the staff; enjoyed saying her rosary, looking at flowers and collecting porcelain dolls; from April 1991 until her death, a loyal and dedicated employee of Peltier-Lawless where she worked shredding confidential documents

Jamel Leonard Earls

• infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:08 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
• graveside service Saturday at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, James Leonard Earls Jr. and Ciara Ashley Toussaint; one sister, Kashauna McGuire; and his grandparents, James and Patricia Earls and Paula Toussaint and Cedric Redmon
• preceded in death by one brother, Jamal Leonard Earls; and his grandparents, Bennie Lee Rogers and Louvenia Stokes

Roy A. Doucet

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation tonight and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Brunet Doucet of Houma; one son, Garret Doucet and his wife, Claire, of Luling; three daughters, Karlene Boudreaux and her husband, Glynn, Lisa Robichaux and Dawn Doucet of Houma; two brothers, Antoine Doucet and his wife, Mildred, of Westwego and Jimmy Doucet and his wife, Mildred, of Cut Off; seven grandchildren, Sa Sha Robichaux, Brandi Boudreaux, David Boudreaux, Joshua Doucet, Jade Doucet, Jordan Doucet and Brittnay Hitt and three great-grandchildren, Kaylea Robichaux, Alley Doucet and Hailey Doucet
• preceded in death his parents, Edville Doucet and Sedonia Vegas Doucet; four brothers, Sweetsay Doucet, Eads Doucet, Mike Doucet (twin) and Harris Doucet and three sisters, Loretta Doucet Danos, Viola Beula Doucet Kiffe and Jeanne Doucet Kiffe
• retired carpenter, a Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus in the first degree
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Raleigh A. Bergeron

• age 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by two brothers, Hubert Bergeron Jr. and Walzie Bergeron; and two sisters, Mary B. Gisclair and Evelyn Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Viola Cheramie Bergeron; and one brother, Ronald Bergeron
• retired janitor with 20 years employment with the Lafourche Parish School Board and was a U.S. Army veteran

 

October 21, 2006

Roy A. Doucet

• age 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Brunet Doucet of Houma; one son, Garret Doucet and wife, Claire, of Luling; three daughters, Karlene Boudreaux and husband, Glynn, Lisa Robichaux, and Dawn Doucet of Houma; two brothers, Antoine Doucet and wife, Mildred, of Westwego, and Jimmy Doucet and wife, Mildred, of Cut Off; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death his parents, Edville and Sedonia Vegas Doucet; four brothers, Sweetsay Doucet, Eads Doucet, Mike Doucet (twin) and Harris Doucet; and three sisters, Loretta Doucet Danos, Viola Beula Doucet Kiffe and Jeanne Doucet Kiffe
• retired carpenter, a Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus in the first degree

Welmon Aaron ‘Jude’ Harris

• age 69, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Lewis Harris; one son, Cavan Lewis; two daughters, Wilma Jean Harris Thomas and Emelda Lewis Twiggs; four brothers, Phillip Sr., Charles Aaron, Harvey and McKinley Harris; one sister, Marion Harris Smith; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Aaron Harris Jr. and Earthel Joseph Harris; one brother, Lloyd Harris; grandparents, Sarah Rounds Joseph, Arthur Joseph, Priscilla Smith Harris, and Aaron Harris Sr.
• member of the Blaine C. Lodge No. 14, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church and was a truck driver

 

October 22, 2006

no entries posted

 

October 23, 2006

Christopher Joseph ‘Chris’ Bergeron

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his father, Newell J. Bergeron; his mother, Tina Marie Thibodaux; his stepmother, Lolami Chaisson Bergeron; two brothers, Blake and Aaron Bergeron; two sisters, Erika Verret and Natasha Allemand; and his maternal grandfather, Gary Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Noel and Francis S. Bergeron; and his maternal grandmother, Judy Thibodaux
• senior at Terrebonne High School and played football, tennis and track

Carol Albert Chiasson Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. Thursday Oct. 19, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 28 years, Shirley Chiasson; two sons, Carol Jr. and wife, Paula, and Brian and wife, Shelly; one stepson, Joseph and girlfriend, Jody; eight grandchildren, Brandi, Josh, Achsah, Cole, Damon, Brittany, Sarah and Shania; one great-granddaughter, Shayla; six brothers, Ivy, Larance, Emile, Johnny, Anatole and Jimmy; and two sisters, Mary and Elizabeth
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Jeanne Chiasson; one brother Joseph; one sister, Marie; and one stepdaughter, Mary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Fred J. Delhommer Sr.

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• funeral service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Loana F. Merry Delhommer; three sons, Frank Delhommer, Fred Delhommer Jr. and Jeffrey Delhommer; two daughters, Dalonell Matherne and Donna Delhommer; three sisters, Penny Radecker and husband, Robert, Cindy Thomas and husband, Leo, and Susan Pitre and husband, Howard; one brother, Curtis Delhommer and wife, Barbara; family friend, Chris Mahler; and his mother-in-law, Syble Merry
• preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Delhommer Sr. and Armenta Davis Delhommer
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruby Frances Nichols Detiveaux

• age 82, a native of El Dorado, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Irvin Detiveaux Jr. of Lake Charles and Steven Detiveaux of Chico, Calif.; five daughters, Doris D. Deroche of Lafayette, Sandra D. Use’ of Lafayette, Geraldine D. LeGrande of Paradis, Joyce D. Crochet of Youngsville and Karen D. Runnel, of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Peter Detiveaux Sr.; her parents, Frank Nichols Sr. and Mary Betchan Nichols; one daughter, Dawn Detiveaux; two brothers, Emmett Nichols and Frank Nichols Jr.; and seven sisters, Clara N. Smith, Mae N. Davis, Hazel N. Davis, Minnie N. Blanton, Ida N. Click, Effie Nichols and Amy N. Salter
• secretary-bookkeeper for Naquins Conoco and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Oneidas ‘O. B.’ Dufrene

• age 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday Oct. 20, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two sons, Avery Dufrene and wife, Linda, and Larry Dufrene and wife, Joyce; two daughters, Mary Ann Liner and husband, Vincent, and Mary Ella Callais and husband, Herman; one sister, Louise Grabert; 21 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Verna Doucet Dufrene; his parents, Augustine Hartman and Ulysse Dufrene; one daughter, Arlene Plaisance; three brothers, Sewell, Gillis and Dennis Dufrene; six sisters, Ullyssia Cheramie, Viola Dominique, Felecia Chiasson, Justilia Dufrene, Clotilde Dufrene and Odile Doucet
• loved gardening, milking his cows, raising chickens and selling eggs; especially loved staying home on his little farm with his animals and having family and friends visit
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ora Thomas Fortner

• age 73, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Sullivan Fortner and wife, Cynthia, of LaPlace, and Keith Fortner and wife, Pamela, of Baton Rouge; a devoted niece whom she reared, Ada A. Comeaux of Belle Rose; one brother, the Rev. Wilbert C. August of Baton Rouge; one sister, Emelda Anderson of Belle Rose; five grandchildren; a devoted nephew and godchild, Kenneth August Sr. of Belle Rose; and a host of brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Selvin Fortner; her parents, Clabert and Ada Thomas; four brothers, Richard, Robert and Edward August and Cleveland Narcisse Sr.
• retired schoolteacher of Assumption Parish and was a member of the Assumption Parish Retired Teachers Association, Tabernacle Chapter No. 32 Order of Eastern Star and American Legion Post No. 585 Ladies Auxiliary; member of St. James United Methodist Church serving as Pastor Parish Chairperson, Communion Steward, Administrative Council member and the Bernard Smith Memorial Scholarship Committee and a devoted member of the United Methodist Women
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Lindsay ‘Jimmy’ Ganucheau Sr.

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Harahan, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Harahan; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Jamie Arnolt Ganucheau; his mother, Ida L. Ganucheau; three sons, Jesse Dean Ganucheau, Lindsay D. Ganucheau Jr. and Michael K. Daniels; two daughters, Tabitha Ann Ganucheau and Jeanna Daniels; two brothers, Vincent J. Ganucheau Jr. and Lee Allen Ganucheau; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Vincent J. Ganucheau Sr.
• employed by Entergy for 27 years and was Catholic

Mercedes ‘Maw Deese’ Dufrene Pellegrin

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; Rosary recitation today; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis No. 2 cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilfred John Pellegrin; her mother, Alma Fanguy Dufrene; two sons, Timothy John and Eric James Pellegrin; one daughter, Carmella P. Strickland and husband, Bubba; six grandchildren, William Danny Strickland and wife, Tasha, Ashley Voisin and husband, Andy, Meagan Burson and husband, Josh, Sharlie Pellegrin, Jarrett Pellegrin and Lindsey Dufrene; and one great-grandchild, Kylie Burson
• preceded in death by her father, Lucius Dufrene; and one brother, Emery Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Bernadette and member of Krewe of Cleopatra; enjoyed spending time with family during holidays, especially Mardi Gras and Christmas; enjoyed working in her flower beds and being outdoors
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eva Lirette Ratcliff

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 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 her husband, James E. Ratcliff of Houma; two sons, Bobby J. Ratcliff and wife, Patty, and Johnny W. Ratcliff and wife, Debra, of Houma; two daughters, Billie R. LeBlanc and husband, Michael, of Bourg, and Betty R. Babin and husband, Leroy, of Houma; two sisters, Jeannette Engeron of Albany, Ga., and Rita Dunn of Houma; eight grandchildren, Dayla Buquet, Lee Babin, Kelli Naquin, Misty Richard, Bobby Ratcliff II, Jake Ratcliff, Brad Ratcliff and Dylan Ratcliff; five great-grandchildren, Gennia Buquet, Shawn Buquet, Hayden Buquet, Bryce Richard and Blayse Ratcliff; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Joseph Lirette and Lorenza Guise Lirette; six brothers, Levis, Leon, Milton, Emile Jr., Jimmy and Ernest Lirette; and five sisters, Irene Lombag, Ester Bates, Urilda Lirette, Rose Lirette and Darlene Lirette
• homemaker and was vice-president of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Veteran League; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beverly Brunet Trahan

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Stevensville, died at 2:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband of 40 loving years, Enos Trahan of Morgan City; one son, Norris Joseph Trahan and wife, Melissa, of Houma; one daughter, Natalie Trahan McClendon and husband, Timothy, one sister, Marion Brunet Trahan and husband, Oswald "Jr."; nine grandchildren, Cassie Halvorsen, Dustin McClendon, Ashley Trahan, Dustin Kraemer, Kristen Trahan, Cody Kraemer, Scott Trahan, Tori Toups and Jerry Gaudet; and one great-grandchild, Jeremy Gaudet
• preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Lena Dupre Brunet; and one son, Nolan Joseph Trahan
• retired seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, spoiling her grandchildren and keeping her husband straight; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Beverly Brunet Trahan

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Stevensville, died at 2:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband of 40 loving years, Enos Trahan of Morgan City; one son, Norris Joseph Trahan and wife, Melissa, of Houma; one daughter, Natalie Trahan McClendon and husband, Timothy, one sister, Marion Brunet Trahan and husband, Oswald "Jr."; nine grandchildren, Cassie Halvorsen, Dustin McClendon, Ashley Trahan, Dustin Kraemer, Kristen Trahan, Cody Kraemer, Scott Trahan, Tori Toups and Jerry Gaudet; and one great-grandchild, Jeremy Gaudet
• preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Lena Dupre Brunet; and one son, Nolan Joseph Trahan
• retired seamstress and enjoyed sewing, cooking, spoiling her grandchildren and keeping her husband straight; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 24, 2006

Anna Mae ‘Mazey’ Leger

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Warren Leger; her mother, Euphime Prejean; two sons, James Leger Jr. and wife, Melissa, and Joel Leger and wife, Kate; one daughter, Carol Toups and husband, Bryan; three brothers, Patrick, V.J. and Anthony Authement; one sister, Juanita Poindexter; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Loyman Authement; and one sister, Gloria Prestenback
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Bella Acosta Savoie

• age 105, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Roland Savoie and wife, Sarah, and Horace Savoie and wife, Judica; three daughters, Mildred S. Warren, Jeanette S. Breaux and husband, Calvin, and Emma S. Cretini and companion, Norman LeBlanc; three daughters-in-law, Irene Savoie, Clara Belle Savoie and Shirley Savoie; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcee Savoie Sr.; her parents, Olivan and Emma Gautreaux Acosta; three sons, Alcee Savoie Jr., Clifton Savoie and Lawrence Savoie Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Pearl Savoie and Elsie Savoie; one son-in-law, Rhett Warren; two brothers, Abel Acosta and Lonnie Acosta; five sisters, Valerie LeBlanc, Octavia Parr, Linda Schouest, Helen Chimento and Ida Trosclair; and three grandchildren
• member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and Holy Rosary Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lester Joseph Robinson

• age 82, a native and resident of Chackbay for 26 years and a resident of Lafayette most of his life, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro, with interment in St. Peter Catholic Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Ruth Chiasson Robinson of Lafayette; two sons, Eddie Paul Robinson and wife, Peggy, of Lafayette, and David Joseph Robinson and wife, Rose, of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Brenda Marie Burns and husband, Johnny "Bill", Virginia Theresa Broussard and husband, C.J., and Janice Louise Hill and husband, Gregory, all of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren, Kim Broussard and husband, Scotty, Corey Burns and wife, Kamie, Jesse Robinson and fianceé, Jamie Waters, Amy Guidry and husband, Neuben, Chad Burns, Leah Beamon and husband, Sam, Brandon Hill, Kristan Barlett and husband, Jeff, Leslie Hill, Lacy Broussard and Brady Broussard; two step-grandchildren, Celeste Broussard and Valerie Cassanova and husband, Chris; eight great-grandchildren, Anna, Alonika, Jessica, Jaiden, Tristan, Alec, Jade and Broc; one expected great-grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren, Jaelyn, Jace, Reed and Layne; two brothers, Elmore Robinson and wife, Joyce, and Joseph Pierre Robinson and wife, Georgina, all of Chackbay; and two sisters, Lorena Legendre of Marrero and Enola Percle and husband, Warren, of Chackbay
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie J. Robinson and Edna Bergeron Robinson; two brothers, Edwin Robinson and James Robinson; and two sisters, Lurlene Legendre and Linda Borne
• member of the Bonne Mort Society and the C.O.D.A. and a parishioner of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
• Melancon Funeral Home

Eva Lirette Ratcliff

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006
• funeral services were scheduled today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James E. Ratcliff of Houma; two sons, Bobby J. Ratcliff and wife, Patty, and Johnny W. Ratcliff and wife, Debra, of Houma; two daughters, Billie R. LeBlanc and husband, Michael, of Bourg, and Betty R. Babin and husband, Leroy, of Houma; two sisters, Jeannette Engeron of Albany, Ga., and Rita Dunn of Houma; eight grandchildren, Dayla Buquet, Lee Babin, Kelli Naquin, Misty Richard, Bobby Ratcliff II, Jake Ratcliff, Brad Ratcliff and Dylan Ratcliff; five great-grandchildren, Gennia Buquet, Shawn Buquet, Hayden Buquet, Bryce Richard and Blayse Ratcliff; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Joseph Lirette and Lorenza Guise Lirette; six brothers, Levis, Leon, Milton, Emile Jr., Jimmy and Ernest Lirette; and five sisters, Irene Lombag, Ester Bates, Urilda Lirette, Rose Lirette and Darlene Lirette
• homemaker and was vice-president of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Veteran League
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Russell Lyons Jr.

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 4:32 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Russell P. Lyons Sr. and Linda Dupre Lyons of Pointe-aux-Chenes; his grandmother, Alida Dupre Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, Neal P. Lyons of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Lillian Lyons LeBouef and Michelle Lee Lyons of Montegut, and Sherry Lyons Dardar of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four nephews, Joshua J. LeBouef of Montegut, Matthew J. Dardar, Casey P. Dardar and Basile "B.J." J. Dardar Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and three nieces, Brooke N. Lyons and Candace M. Lyons of Montegut and Elisea S. Falgout of Bayou Blue
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Vanis and Bealuh Guidry Lyons and Reggie Dupre Sr.; and one brother, David P. Lyons
• employed by Barker GMC of Houma and enjoyed fishing, hydrosliding and riding his motorcycle; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Randolph Paul ‘Randy’ Duplantis

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Covington, died at 12:49 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Myrick Duplantis of Covington; two sons, Mark Duplantis and wife, Paula, of Destrehan, and Terry Duplantis Jr. and wife, Donnie, of Ridgeland, Miss.; one daughter, Debra Young and husband, Terry, of Kenner; two sisters, Mae Theriot Ledet of Thibodaux and Gilda Rhodes Guillory of Houma; nine grandchildren, Aimie, Neal, Andrew, Melanie, Amber, Paul, Jade, Kylee and Brian; and four great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Landon, Mackensie and Lexi
• preceded in death by his parents, Adley Duplantis and Gertrude Buquet Duplantis; one son, Terry Duplantis Sr.; and two brothers, Ephie Duplantis Sr. and Ernest Duplantis Sr.
• self-employed air condition and heating repairman and was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 25, 2006

Laban T. ‘Black’ Bergeron

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church
• survived by his wife, Catherine N. Bergeron; his mother, Odessa L. Bergeron; one son, Allen D. Bergeron; four daughters, Gina M. Bergeron, Shanna E. Darcey, Brandi B. Isiesi and Catherine H. Crane; three brothers, Irby "Bubby" Bergeron, Michael Bergeron and Chris Bergeron; two sisters, Delores Domangue and Charlene Labat; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert C. Bergeron; his grandparents, Walter and Violet Marcel Bergeron; one son-in-law, Mark Darcey; and his mother-in-law, Velma Lirette Neil
• retired and was a U.S. National Guard veteran; parishioner of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Raymond Roland Boudreaux

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 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 two sons, Marc Boudreaux and wife, Gaynell, and Kirk Boudreaux and wife, Donna; two daughters, Paulette Boudreaux and husband, Lloyd, and Wendy Hebert and husband, Bennet; two brothers, Ellis "Dicky" Boudreaux Jr. and Leroy Boudreaux; one sister, Dorothy "Bee" Knapp; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice "Bee" Aysenne Boudreaux; his parents, Ellis Boudreaux Sr. and Mila Boudreaux; and one brother, Donald Boudreaux
• in the plumbing industry for more than 50 years; World War II Army veteran and received the Victory Medal
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Melanie Eymard

• age 37, a native and resident of Galliano, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Raleigh Eymard and Francis Cheramie Eymard; three sons, Grant Eymard, Sebestain Dufrene and Shawn Brent; one daughter, Alyana Brent; and two brothers, Peter and Brent Eymard
• Pentecostal

Donald Joseph Hymel

• age 70, a native and resident of Luling, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, James Luther Raybourn; one daughter, Cynthia Dufrene; one brother, Raymond B. Hymel; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Erlene Keen Hymel; his parents, Noe Hymel and Norma Hymel
• U.S. Marine veteran and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Dolly Marie Babin Olivier

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Thomas Olivier Jr. of Larose and Terry Olivier Sr. of Gonzales; two sisters, Rita Rogers and Annie Lovell of Houma; seven grandchildren, Shawn, Mary, Craig, Terry Jr. and Brittany Olivier, Randy and Eric Hood; and three great-grandchildren, Colin Olivier, Tayla Hood and Nicole Trosclair
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Olivier Sr.; her parents, Clovis Babin Sr. and Clara Darcey Babin; three brothers, Clovis Babin Jr., Hubert Babin and Gilbert Babin; and four sisters, Jeanette Babin, Lena Pierce, Dorothy Douglas and Vernita Foret
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board with 30 years and was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vivian Robichaux

• age 95, a native of Theriot and resident of Gonzales, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Marie Anderson and husband, Fred, of Gonzales; two grandsons, Karl and wife, Dawn, of Missouri City, Texas, and Eric and wife, Sally, of Gotha, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kristin Anderson and husband, Rob Jagodzinski of Irvington, N.Y.; five great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; a special cousin, Rita Theriot; and a dear sister-in-law, Mae Theriot Ledet
• preceded in death by her husband, Otto; one daughter, Maxine; her parents, Lucien and Mathilde Theriot; and four brothers, L.J., Ernest, Euite and Raymond Theriot
• member of St. John Ladies Altar Society and a faithful volunteer at Ascension Hospital and the Fellowship Center in Gonzales
• Ourso Funeral Home

Rita Boudoin Theriot

• age 82, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 11:32 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alfred Theriot Jr. of Houston and Ronnie Theriot of Chackbay; three daughters, Evelyn Doolittle of Poplarville, Miss., Sheila Lind of Prairieville and Renette Regan of Houma; two brothers, Lloyd Boudoin of Houma and Raymond Boudoin of Chauvin; three sisters, Marie Poiencot, Ella Mae Buquet of Houma and Katherine B. Lewis of Panama City, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Joseph Theriot; her parents, Oscar Joseph Boudoin and Odile Marie Bergeron Boudoin; one son, Joel Theriot; one grandchild; and one brother, Felix Boudoin
• homemaker and aparishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Harold Thibodaux Sr.

• age 66, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Harold Thibodaux Jr., Dwayne Thibodaux and Scott Thibodaux; two daughters, Melinda Miles and Ashley Thibodaux; five brothers, Percy Jr., Edward Sr., Russell, Malcome and Patrick Thibodaux Sr.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Thibodaux Sr. and Emily Falcon Thibodaux; and one brother, Gerald Thibodaux

 

October 26, 2006

Larry ‘Pops’ Cole Sr.

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; services Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Doris Cole of Thibodaux; four daughters, Mary Nicholas and husband, Randy, of Gramercy, Sylvia Cole and Theresa Blanco of Thibodaux and Anne Young and husband, Warren, of Raceland; five sons, Ronald, Larry, Paul, Clarence and Charles Cole, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Loretta King and Peggy Johnson of Thibodaux; three brothers, Murphy and William Cole of Thibodaux and Mikey Cole of Napoleonville; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Frank Cole Sr.; one daughter, Terry Cole; two brothers, Frank and Michael Bruce Cole; one grandchild; and one son-in-law
• retired employee of the City of Thibodaux

Thomas Faye

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Angleton, Texas, died of a heart attack at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
• memorial service Friday at First Baptist Church of Gray
• survived by his wife, Patricia Faye of Angleton; his parents, Androcles Faye Jr. and Hazel Faye; three daughters, Kimberly Faye of Houma, Michelle Faye of Angelton and Racheal Faye; three brothers, Daniel Faye, Terry Bourg and Ivy Bourg, all of Houma; and one sister, Deborah Bourg of Panama City, Fla.
• Baptist

Clarence J. Ford

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Fakier Ford; four sons, Lance Ford and wife, Traci, Craig Ford, Lenny Ford and wife, Amy, and Chris Ford and wife, Andi; one daughter, Claire F. Lee and husband, Mike; one brother, Luke Ford Jr. and wife, Betty; and 13 grandchildren, Benton, David, Jacob, Steven, Laura, Justin, Annie, Taylor, Austin, Spenser and Parker Ford and Emily and Aaron Lee
• preceded in death by his parents, Luke Ford Sr. and Elma Boudreaux Ford; and one brother, Harvey Ford and wife, Suzie
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Tyler James Hebert

• age 21, a native and resident of St. Charles community, died at 10:19 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Randall J. Hebert and Benita Landry Hebert; his grandparents, Vernice and Dudley Tabor, Pearl and Charles Adams and Junius Hebert; one brother, Brenen Hebert and wife, Leslie; one sister, Randi Hebert; his godchild, Devyn Durocher; and two nephews, Reese and Tanner Hebert
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Clifford Landry; and his cousin, Eugenie Marie Loupe
• worked for Wetland Equipment of Thibodaux and enjoyed fishing, and being with his friends
• Samart Funeral Home

Adeline ‘Chick’ Percle Landry

• age 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Mark J. Landry and wife, Norlie, and Timothy "Tim" Landry and wife, Mary; one brother, Emile "Neg" Percle Sr.; four sisters, Lena David, Lorita Rodrigue, Celina Rodrigue and Joyce Toups; six grandchildren, Ericka, Ashlee, Lee Michael and Rocky Landry, Jade Babin and Simone Babin Cox; and six great-grandchildren, Allexia Landry, Gracee and McKinlee Thibodaux, Jadyn Babin, Dylan and Dylanie Cox
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Landry; her parents, Clay and Rita Percle; one son, Michael J. Landry; two brothers, Louis and Ivy Percle; and one sister, Vergia Tabor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Cassandra Kay Brown Lomax

• age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lionel Lomax of Marrero; one daughter, Sydney Alexis Lomax of Marrero; two stepdaughters, Courtney and Candace Lomax of New Orleans; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brown Sr. of Gray; three brothers, Isaac Brown Jr. of Monroe, Leonard and Michael Brown of Gray; and two sisters, Belinda Brown of Gray and Dr. Christy Brown of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Street and the Rev. and Mrs. James Brown Sr.
• licensed practical nurse with Marrero Healthcare and Meadowcrest Living Center; member of New Magnolia Baptist Church in Gray; loved to socialize
• Community Funeral Home

Barbara Ann Sanders

• age 64, a native of the West Bank and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by her mother, Bella Roland; two sons, Derek and Jody Sanders; one daughter, Missy Sauls; two brothers, Ray Thompson and Laney Roland; one sister, Adelyn Retif; six grandchildren, Brent Sanders, Whitney Morris, Joshua Sauls, Kelsey Sanders, Ethan Sanders and Evan Sanders
• preceded in death by her husband, Bob Sanders; her father, Raymond Thompson; and one daughter, Adonna Sanders
• Samart Funeral Home

 

October 27, 2006

Square ‘Daddy Shonk’ Wolfe II

• age 94, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Howard Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by five sons, Roland Wolfe Sr. and wife, Cementra, Donald Wolfe Sr. and wife, Emelda, Milton Wolfe Sr. and wife, Elizabeth, Raymond Wolfe and wife, Brenda, and Bruce Wolfe and wife, Catherine; two daughters, Dorothy Safford and husband, William, and Velma Barquet and husband, Victor; two daughters-in-law, Lenelle Wolfe and Hattie Wolfe; 88 grandchildren; 98 great-grandchildren; and 45 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Harris Wolfe; his second wife, Susie Stove Wolfe; his parents, Square Wolfe I and Sarah Picou Wolfe; five sons, infant son, Bernard, Charles, Jerome, Roy Sr. and Square Vincent Wolfe III; one daughter, Sheila Wolfe; six brothers, William, Clarence, Claudell, Jimmy, Joseph and Van Wolfe Sr.; two sisters, Mary Wolfe Draper and Mildred Wolfe Austin; and his grandparents, Harry Wolfe and Laura Celestine and William and Harriet Picou
• retired from Southdown Sugar Mill and was a member of Masonic Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 Free & Accepted Mason and a member of Howard Baptist Church
• enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping
• Community Funeral Home

Harold Washington Sr.

• age 43, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to service time Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sharon H. Washington of Thibodaux; three sons, Anthony, Chad and Harold Washington Jr., all of Thibodaux; two daughters, Brittany and Kimberly Washington of Thibodaux; six brothers, Paul Washington Jr. and Alex Washington Sr. of Thibodaux, Wilbert and Warren Washington Sr. of Labadieville, Wallace Washington Sr. of Detroit and Ronald Washington Sr. of Napoleoonville; two sisters, Laura Mae Major of Raceland and Yvonne Washington of Labadieville; his father-in-law a