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Obituaries April, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 May 2007

April 1, 2007

David Ray Mitchell

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation Monday at the Community Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his parents, Mary Louise Mitchell and Joseph Ray Simmons; three brothers, Joseph Ray Mitchell Sr., James Legarde III of Houma and Philippian Mitchell of Tulsa, Okla.; and two sisters, Cierra Mitchell of Houma and Chenelle Wright of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his daughter, Davonya Coleman; and his grandparents, James Watson and Emmit W. Simms
• hobbies included spending time with his family

Tilda P. Smith

• age 56, a native and resident of New Iberia, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home; funeral service at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by three sons, Shane Smith of New Iberia, Jake Smith and wife Kimberly of Bourg, and David Smith of New Iberia; three daughters, Tanya Migues and husband Shawn of New Iberia, Shantelle Smith of Miss., and Brandie Sons and husband Rudy of New Iberia; two brothers, Eric Primeaux and Wilmer Primeaux Jr., both of New Iberia; one sister, Theresa Kinsey of New Iberia; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clark Peter Smith; and her parents, Wilmer Primeaux and Wilda Primeaux

 

April 2, 2007

Lethia Pellegrin Bourg

• age 86, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Margie Bourg Brunet Gautreaux and husband, Johnny, of Lockport; one brother, Aaron Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Louella Bourg and Laura Lee LeCompte of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Chad Brunet and wife, Cindy Theriot Brunet, and Dennis Brunet; one great-grandchild, Brody James Brunet; and two step-grandchildren, Adam Foret and Frankie Foret
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Armand Bourg; her parents, Eustice Pellegrin and Celestine Lapeyrouse Pellegrin; two grandchildren, Clark Joseph Brunet and Kenneth Paul Brunet; two brothers, Norman and Eddie Pellegrin; and one sister, Iona Pellegrin
• homemaker, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beulah Boudreaux LeBoeuf

• age 95, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007
• 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 three sons, Bruce L. LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Linda, of McComb, Miss., Daniel P. LeBoeuf and wife, Dorothy, of Houma and Dale P. LeBoeuf and wife, Peggy, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one brother, Freddie Boudreaux of Denham Springs; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Landry LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Anatole Boudreaux and Velida Orgeron Boudreaux; four brothers, Eddie, Eldon, Johnny and Louis Boudreaux; and one sister, Odelia B. Strohmeyer
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William ‘Bill’ Ledet Sr.

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by one son, William Ledet Jr.; one daughter, Connie Marie Ledet; one brother, Henry Ledet Jr.; one sister, Gertrude Trahan; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Una Mae LeBeouf Ledet; his parents, Henry and Sedonia Dupre Ledet; one great-grandchild, Brittney Marie Robichaux; four daughters, Dianne, Donna, Winnie and Lisa Ledet; one brother, Alvin Ledet; and three sisters, Wilma Ledet, Clothilde Picou and Jeanette Picou
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Harold ‘Phillip’ Perkins

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 30, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" McFadden Perkins; three sons, Joseph "Jay" Perkins, Jonathan Perkins and Harold "HP" Perkins; one daughter, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Martinez; one brother, Earl Perkins; four sisters, Beatrice Eschette, Dorothy Lirette, Anna Mae LeBlanc and Mary Ann Daigle; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lydia Freeman Perkins; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, William and Paul Perkins; and three sisters, Emma Perkins, Elvinia Rodrigue and Eve Nebel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earl Robertson

• age 44, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Belinda Smith Robertson of Raceland; his parents, Randolph Robertson Jr. and Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; two children, Earlesheia and Brelinda Robertson of Raceland; four brothers, Felton Robertson and Nelson Robertson of Thibodaux, Randolph Robertson III and Donald Robertson of Raceland; eight sisters, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Vitar of New Iberia, Jenelle Richards of Macon, Ga., Necola Robertson of Houston, Beatrice Margaret Robertson, Tracy Robertson, Demetrius Robertson and Shantell Robertson of Raceland; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by four brothers, Steven, Jason, Ernest and Richard Robertson; two sisters, Donna and Lisa Robertson; and his grandparents, Louis and Agnes Bourda and Randolph Robertson Sr. and Louise Robertson
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

April 3, 2007

Alcee Paul Babin

• age 100, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Bessie Legendre; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Irma Champagne Babin; his parents, Louis and Armantine Robichaux Babin; four brothers, Louis Jr., Sidney, Alcide and Alcest Babin; and three sisters, Marie Duet, Toot Foret and Blanche Champagne
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elwood Benoit

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 30, 2007
• visitation 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 two sons, Jaret and Jason Benoit; one daughter, Tracy Benoit; and three sisters, Darlene Stevens, Charlotte Schultz and Karen Stokes
• preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Kate Landry Benoit; and one brother, Larry Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lethia Pellegrin Bourg

• age 86, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Margie Bourg Brunet Gautreaux and husband, Johnny, of Lockport; one brother, Aaron Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Louella Bourg and Laura Lee LeCompte of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Chad Brunet and wife, Cindy Theriot Brunet, and Dennis Brunet; one great-grandchild, Brody James Brunet; six step-grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Joshue, Jacquelin, Jullitte and Jeffery Gautreaux; and two step-great-grandchildren, Adam Foret and Frankie Foret
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Armand Bourg; her parents, Eustice Pellegrin and Celestine Lapeyrouse Pellegrin; two grandchildren, Clark Joseph Brunet and Kenneth Paul Brunet; two brothers, Norman and Eddie Pellegrin; and one sister, Iona Pellegrin
• homemaker, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Timothy Carl ‘Fickle’ Deris Jr.

• age 37, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died in Houma, Friday, March 30, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home parlor, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Portia Buras Deris; two sons, Timothy and Hunter; two siblings, Dawn Deris and Carla Aucoin; his grandmother, Annie Deris; uncle of Carl Callais, Saige and Destry Bergeron; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Timothy Deris Sr.; and his grandparents, William Deris, Herbert Buras Sr. and Mary B. Wonderly
• Mothe Funeral Home

Scotty Duet

• age 31, a native and resident of Larose, died Friday, March 30, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Toby Duet and Mary Barrilleaux Duet; one daughter, Brittlyn Guidry; and three brothers, Luke Duet, Toby Duet Jr. and Cody Duet
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lawrence Barrilleaux Jr. and George Duet
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Martha Brango Duffy

• age 50, a native of Newark, N.J., and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 15, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by two daughters, Maureen Sajid and Patricia LeBouef; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Duffy; her parents, Carlo and Eva Brango; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joanna Elizabeth ‘Jo’ Feet

• age 22, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, James Gaudet of Houma; her parents, Ronald Feet and Shirley Feet of Dulac; four sisters, Tammy Feet and fiancé, Chris Davis, Rhonda Feet Caldwell and husband, Ricky, Shannon Boquet and husband, Brent, of Dulac and Sherry Penalber and husband, Trent, of Denham Springs; five nephews, Derek Pinell, Hunter Davis, Roy Dean Jr., Austin Boquet and Chase Falgout; three nieces, Lauren Boquet, Trystan Penalber and Elizabeth Penalber; and her grandfather, Joseph Lodrigue of Dulac
• preceded in death by one son, Brenden "Bean" Gaudet; her grandparents, Rose Verdin Lodrigue, Rita Wilson Bohley and Joseph Feet; and one niece, Ravin Synclair Pinell
• home-care sitter and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Brenden James ‘Bean’ Gaudet

• age 18 months, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, James Gaudet of Houma; his grandparents, Ronald Feet and Shirley Feet of Dulac, Keith Gaudet of Houma, and Kimberly Ledet and step-grandfather, Andre Ledet of Houma; his great-grandparents, Joseph Lodrigue of Dulac and Evelyn Hebert of Houma; aunts, Tammy Feet and fiancé, Chris Davis, Rhonda Feet Caldwell and husband, Ricky, Shannon Boquet and husband, Brent, of Dulac, Sherry Penalber and husband, Trent, of Denham Springs and Nicole Authement and husband, Eric Authement; and his cousins, Derek Pinell, Hunter Davis, Roy Dean Jr., Austin Boquet, Chase Falgout, Lauren Boquet, Trystan Penalber, Elizabeth Penalber and Trenten Authement
• preceded in death by his mother, Joanna "Jo" Elizabeth Feet; his great-grandparents, Rose Verdin Lodrigue, Rita Wilson Bohley and Joseph Feet; and one cousin, Ravin Synclair Pinell
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elizabeth Katherine Wagner Lindley

• age 81, a native of Anderson, Texas, and a resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six children, Elizabeth Ann Ermer and husband, Lou, Marilyn Kay Touchet and husband, Mike, Joseph R. Lindley Jr. and wife, Martha, Robert A. Lindley and wife, Joy, Thomas M. Lindley and wife, Lori, and Jeff D. Lindley and wife, Lyddy; three sisters, Verna Gobar of Houston, Agnes Looney of Granby, Conn., and Amelia Burke of Rosenberg, Texas; one brother, Fred Wagner of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Lindley Sr.; her parents, Simon J. Wagner and Katherine K. Wagner; and six siblings, John J. Wagner, Joseph L. Wagner, the Rev. Ben A. Wagner, OMI, Alfred G. Wagner, Mary Wagner and Cecelia Wagner
• retired employee of Sears and Roebuck Co., an active partner in the family-owned business, R&S Recycling, a member of the Come Lord Jesus Prayer Group, a 15 year committed adorer of Christ the Redeemer Adoration Chapel and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Harold ‘Phillip’ Perkins

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 30, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" McFadden Perkins; three sons, Joseph "Jay" Perkins, Jonathan Perkins and Harold "HP" Perkins; one daughter, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Martinez; one brother, Earl Perkins; four sisters, Beatrice Eschette, Dorothy Lirette, Anna Mae LeBlanc and Mary Ann Daigle; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lydia Freeman Perkins; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, William and Paul Perkins; and three sisters, Emma Perkins, Elvinia Rodrigue and Eve Nebel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Hazel Marie Authement Pitre

• age 85, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• 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, Michael J. Pitre and wife, Sandra, and Gary P. Pitre and wife, Hilda, of Houma; one daughter, Linda Marie Henley and husband, Glen, of Marrero; one sister, Mildred Shadduck of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James J. Pitre Jr.; her parents, Martial Authement and Henrietta Chaisson Authement; seven brothers, Wilfred, Wilson, George, Jackson, Jimmy, Isreal and Harry Authement; and three sisters, Adele Cantrelle, Edna Price and Lena Pitre
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lorie Ann Poindexter

• age 43, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary Lee Poindexter of Houma; four brothers, William, Anthony, Kevin and Eric Poindexter, all of Houma; and four sisters, Ann, Cassandra and Shantel Poindexter, all of Houma, and Brandilyn and husband, Michel Haynes, of Waxahachie, Texas
• preceded in death by her father, Junius Joseph Poindexter; and her grandparents, Nathaniel and Amy Harris Jackson and Dolly Singleton
• member of New Salem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

April 4, 2007

Nancy Carolyn Lovely Adams

• age 65, a native of North Carolina, a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home; memorial services Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by three daughters, Janine Calder and husband, Michael III, Beryl Amedee and husband, John, of Gray and Jolene Adam and companion, Jeffrey Tyler, of St. Martinville; four sisters, Mary Flowers Parrott and husband, O.G., Dolores Flowers Rhodes and husband, Craig, Nell Greene Perry and Christine Greene Johnson and husband, Dovall; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Blan and Onnie Babson Greene; one son, Alfred Blan Adams; and one granddaughter, Lorelei Calder
• Falgout Funeral Home

Deacon Samuel Joseph ‘Booby’ Ellison Jr.

• age 84, a native of Algiers and resident of Gray, died of cancer at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• funeral services today at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Algiers, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Debbie Lynn Ellison Vaughn and husband, Rickey; one stepson, Cleveland "Cheewee" James Hart Jr.; three grandchildren, Derrick Bryce Vaughn, Raina Joy Vaughn and Shannon Marie Vaughn Watson and husband, Patrick; three great-grandchildren, Rickey DeShaun Vaughn, Aleece Nicole Watson and Nathanael Patrick Watson; two sisters, Rose Ellison Marts and husband, Herbert, and Odile Ellison Berry; and two brothers, Raymond Sr. and the Rev. Calvin Ellison
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel "Ursula" Mae Patterson Hart Ellison; his parents, the Rev. Samuel J. Ellison Sr. and Ethel Agnes Rayo Ellison; three brothers, Lionel Sr., Alvin and Edgar Ellison; and his grandparents, Robert and Odile Ellison
• retired carpenter for Gilbert Blanchard and was a Corporal Quartermaster Truck Company Officer in the U.S. Army in World War II; received the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal; past recording treasurer-secretary and an active deacon for Olive Branch Baptist Church
• Davis Mortuary Services Inc.

Virginia Ann ‘Jenny’ Hutchinson

• age 55, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, March 31, 2007
• memorial service today at Vision Christian Center in Bourg
• survived by one son, Michael James Lyons Jr. and wife, Sandy; one daughter, Tammy Neill and husband, Mike; two brothers, Douglas and Roy Hutchinson; five sisters, Gloria Lombas, Dolores Viteaux, Sherry Martin, Brenda Phillips and Mary Naquin; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Michael James Lyons Sr.; her parents, Allen P. and Doris LeBouef Hutchinson; one brother, Johnny J. Hutchinson Sr.; and one sister, Carolyn Hutchinson
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Clyde Abraham Jarrett

• age 62, a native of Clendenin, W.Va., and resident of Gray, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at 209 Lynnwood Drive in Houma
• survived by his wife, Charleen Nash Jarrett of Gray; his mother, Therma Jarrett of Elkview, W.Va.; five sons, Randy Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Charlie Jarrett of West Virginia, Jimmy Jarrett of South Carolina and Johnny Jarrett of West Virginia; three daughters, Melinda Forrester of West Virginia, Rhonda Hebert and Charlotte Grace of Houma; two brothers, Joseph Ashley and Steve Ashley of West Virginia; one sister, Sue Eckes of West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Donald Lee Jarrett; and one sister, Sandy Sherlon
• self-employed welder and a U.S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kelcie Rene Pepper

• age 31, a native of Pasadena, Texas, and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her parents, Debra and Donald Anderson of Chauvin, Kenneth and Theresa Colwart of Houma and Betty Pepper of Dallas; her grandmother, Erma Pepper of Houston; two children, Jaide Allison and Bailey Lynn Brisban of Temple, Texas; four brothers, Richard Pepper and wife, Odelia, of Chula Vista, Calif., Dale Ming and wife, Becky, of Corpus Christi, Texas, Cliff Ming of Texas and Jonathon Pepper and wife, Brandi, of Houma; six sisters, Karen Robichaux and husband, John, Kristine Pepper and fiance, Shawn Naquin, of Houma, Bethany and husband, Seth Crouse-Pepper of Texas, Elizabeth Faciane of Houma, Shannon Anderson of Lancaster, Penn., and Melanie Dupre of Houma; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and friends; and her very special and dear friend and companion, Ronald Lena
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Ernest John Pepper; her grandmother, Earline Long; her father, James Richard Pepper; and one cousin, Daniel Locke
• enjoyed fishing and listening to Kenny Chesney
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albert Larry Williams Sr.

• age 52, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 1, 2007
• memorial service Thursday at the American Legion Post No. 513 in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Barbara Walker Williams; his mother, Dorothy Roan; his stepmother, Carrie Williams; three sons, Albert Williams Jr., Joshua Williams and Brian Williams; one daughter, Latachia Coleman; one stepdaughter, Germaine M. Baker and husband, Spenser Baker; three sisters, Lena Williams, Terry Robillard and Floria J. Gwinn; six brothers, Monroe, Malvin, Alfred, Ronnie, Jerome and Morris Williams; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Thomas Williams Sr.; one stepdaughter, Angela Melara; one brother, Thomas Williams Jr.; and three sisters, Helen, Rosie and Mary Williams
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

April 5, 2007

Catherine ‘Carrie’ Gallinao Adams

• age 95, a native of Cut Off and resident of River Ridge, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• religious services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald P. Adams; two daughters, Gloria A. Loumiet and Barbara A. McKay; one sister, Onyx G. Arrington; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Adams Jr.; her parents, Emile D. and Josephine Vega Galliano; one son, Joseph Adams; four brothers, Emile, Landry, Wylie and Vernon Galliano; and one sister, Clara Sowards
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Wilber DeHart Sr.

• age 87, a native of Berwick and resident of Theriot, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Regina Boudreaux DeHart; one son, Wilber DeHart Jr. and wife, Cherie; six daughters, Rosemary DeHart and husband, Calvin, Mary Ann LaCoste and husband, David, Genieneve Carlos, Elaine Lirette and husband, Dennis Jr., Earline Liner and husband, Sines Jr., Loretta Luke and husband, LeRoy, and Carolyn Gold and husband, Terry Sr.; two brothers, Desire ZZ DeHart and Herman "Butsy" DeHart Jr.; one sister, Evelyn "May May" Domangue; 26 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman DeHart Sr. and Maggie Lorena Lovell DeHart; one son-in-law, Randolph Carlos; three grandchildren, Randy Carlos, Kim Carlos and Baby LaCoste; four brothers, Raymond "Nookie" DeHart, Willis DeHart, Irvin "CoCo" DeHart and Freeman DeHart; three sisters, Merline Scott, Adeline DeHart and Verlin Authement; and his grandparents, William DeHart, Elizabeth Fanguy, Walker Lovell and Bertha Adams
• self-employed fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patricia Mary Foret ‘Pat’ Mattei

• age 67, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed Friday at the funeral home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Lafayette Memorial Park
• survived by her loving husband, Larry C. Mattei of Lafayette; one son, Troy J. Mattei and partner, Timothy Miller, of Gatlinburg, Tenn., and three godchildren, Katie Parks, Kristen Hernandez and Neal Fancher; her mother, Tommie Hebert and husband, Paul, of Lafayette; one brother, the Rev. Paul Hebert and wife, Judy, of Dallas, Ga.; one sister, Melissa Hebert Parks and husband, Kevin, of Houston; one stepbrother, Barry Foret of Plant City, Fla.; four stepsisters, Rochelle Foret Walker, Alice Foret Gautreaux and Donna Foret Carreker of Houma and Darnell Foret Fazende of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews
• graduated summa cum lauda with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in 1994; delivered the commencement address for her class and was named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges in 1995; an avid ULL basketball and girls softball fan, attending all home games for the last 20 years
• life active member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International; as a member of Alpha Omega Chapter, Lafayette, she served in every elected office; selected as Louisiana Woman of the Year by her peers
• dedicated much of her time as a member of ESA, raising money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital serving as chairman of the local Lafayette radiothon held at the radio station KMDL; served on the boards of the Louisiana State Council and the South East Regional Council of ESA; former member of the Krewe of Hycinthians Carnival Club in Houma
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home

Brenda Poincot

• age 49, a native of Greenville, Calif., died at U.T.M.B. in Galveston, Texas, Monday, April 2, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas
• survived by her mother, Jerry McKnight Bernard; companion, Wayne Poincot of Houma; one daughter, Cynthia Poincot; three sons, Justin Johnson, Jared Johnson and Christopher Poincot; three sisters, Rose Marie Heater, Sharon Manning and Carol Mc Entire; and five grandchildren
• James Crowder Funeral Home

Larry J. Triche

• age 53, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, March 10, 2007
• visitation today at 113 Country Village in Raceland, with a memorial service today
• survived by his wife, Diana Boudreaux Triche; his mother, Willis Triche; two sons, Shannon and Shawn Triche; one daughter, Brandy Triche; three brothers, Gary, Jace and Rory Triche; two sisters, Myra Triche and Susan Breaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clifton Triche; and one brother, Terry Triche Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Raymond Westley Jr.

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• visitation Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sally D. Westley; one son, Wendell J. Dupard; one daughter, Lucinana Wright; three brothers, Milton Lee Westley, Malcolm Anthony Westley and Bruce Edward Westley, all of Houma; one sister, Linda Westley Steib of New Orleans; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Westley Sr. and Rebecca "Betty" Stoves Westley Poindexter; one sister, Clara Ann Westley; and his grandparents, Millard and Clara Stoves and London and Eva Westley
• warehouseman with Sonoco Offshore Catering
• Community Funeral Home

 

April 6, 2007

Ivan Tillman Gaines Jr.

• age 16, a native of Marrero and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mc Donaldville Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his parents, Ivan Tillman Gaines Sr. and Constance Y. Gaines, both of Marrero; two brothers, Brian R. Young and wife, Graylyn, and Bryson Washington; and five sisters, Michelle O. Holmes and husband, Alfred, Jacquelin A. Young, Vondesa Gaines, Edwina Gaines and Satasha C. King and husband, Damian
• member of Moses Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Mitchel James ‘Mitch’ Granier

• age 42, a native of Kraemer and resident of Doniphan, Mo., died at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, April 1, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Freddie Granier and Loretta Martinez Granier of Kraemer; his wife of more than 25 years, Rhonda Granier of Doniphan; three daughters, Lena Donnell and husband, Marcus, Brittany Granier and Amber Granier, all of Doniphan; two sons, Caleb Michael Granier and Mitchel "T-Mitch" Granier, both of Doniphan; four sisters, Celeste Benoit and husband, Morgan, of Thibodaux, Rebecca Longon of Gray, Leslie Martinez and husband, Claude, of Thibodaux and Janelle Kraemer and husband, Jeremy, of Houston; three grandchildren, Keith Donnell, Dawson Donnell and Makynleigh Donnell; his maternal grandparents, Harold and Ida Martinez of Kraemer; his Nana, Sue Gravois of Vacherie; his Parin, George Loupe of Kraemer; and three special people who he was Parin to, Sierra Longon, Kristan Benoit and Pearl Martinez
• preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Charles Longon; and one niece, Euronia Benoit
• member of House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; avid hunter and loved the outdoors; wonderful conversationalist and could strike up a conversation with anybody
• Twin City Funeral Home

Troy Anthony Lagarde

• age 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Dawn Ledet Lagarde; his parents, Clifford and Doris Arcement Lagarde; one son, Christopher Michael Lagarde; two daughters, Angela Lagarde and Brooke Lagarde; one grandchild, Ethan Lagarde; one brother, Chris Lagarde and wife, Shelly; four nephews, Christopher Joseph Lagarde and wife, Samantha, Jeffrey Michael Lagarde and fiancée, Sherie D’Arcangelo, Patrick Ledet and Cody Ledet; and three nieces, Brandi Parfait, Savannah Parfait and Caroline Parfait
• employed at Dillard’s for 14 years and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Kennedy Leann LeBlanc

• of Fort Polk died at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston Friday, March 23, 2007
• private family graveside services today at Riverview Cemetery
• survived by their parents, Corey and Christy Carter LeBlanc; their grandparents, Jan Carter, Charles and Sandy Bergeron and Clark LeBlanc Sr.; their great-grandmothers, Marilyn Carter, Theresa Liner and Olive LeBlanc; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by their great-grandparents, Edward Liner Sr., Nolan LeBlanc and Travis Carter
• Voss Funeral Service

Addison Rae LeBlanc

• of Fort Polk, died at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston Friday, March 23, 2007
• private family graveside services today at Riverview Cemetery
• survived by their parents, Corey and Christy Carter LeBlanc; their grandparents, Jan Carter, Charles and Sandy Bergeron and Clark LeBlanc Sr.; their great-grandmothers, Marilyn Carter, Theresa Liner and Olive LeBlanc; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by their great-grandparents, Edward Liner Sr., Nolan LeBlanc and Travis Carter
• Voss Funeral Service

Clarence Joseph Richardel

• age 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruth M. Richardel; three daughters, Paula R. Pierce, Mary R. Thibodeaux and Martha R. Bourg; one brother, Fred Richardel; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Argentine Robichaux Richardel; and one brother, Roland Richardel
• member of the VFW Post No. 8538 and was retired from Chevron after 32 years of service; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Curtis Randy Scrimpshire

• age 42, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Belinda LeBoeuf Scrimpshire; his mother, Shirley Logan Scrimpshire; his birth mother, Fay Harrington; two sons, Joseph Ray and Curtis Randy Scrimpshire II; five daughters, Kristy F. Bourg, Kelly K. Levron, Cassandra R. Scrimpshire, Miranda Che’ Scrimpshire and Belinda M. Scrimpshire; one brother, Curtis Raymond Scrimpshire; two sisters, Rita and Elaine; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Curtis Ray Scrimpshire; his birth father, Dwey Joseph Harrington; one brother, Curtis Randall Scrimpshire; and one sister, Joyce
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

John Southall

• age 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of California, died in San Francisco, Saturday, March 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery
• survived by three sisters, Annette Clayborn of Bacaville, Calif., Thelma Scott of San Francisco and Mary Williams of Thibodaux; two brothers, James and Carl Southall of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Thelma Southall; two sisters, Catherine Griffin and Doris Avery; and two brothers, Roland and Norman Southall
• retired from San Francisco County Park and Recreation Dept.
• William and Southall Funeral Home

 

April 7, 2007

Troy Anthony Lagarde

• age 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Dawn Ledet Lagarde; his parents, Clifford and Doris Arcement Lagarde; one son, Christopher Michael Lagarde; two daughters, Angela Lagarde and Brooke Lagarde; one grandchild, Ethan Lagarde; one brother, Chris Lagarde and wife, Shelly; four nephews, Christopher Joseph Lagarde and wife, Samantha, Jeffrey Michael Lagarde and fiancée, Sherie D’Arcangelo, Patrick Ledet and Cody Ledet; and three nieces, Brandi Parfait, Savannah Parfait and Caroline Parfait
• employed at Dillard’s for 14 years and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

April 8. 2007

Wayne Bailey

• age 68, a native of Parkin, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melinda Evelyn Bailey of Gray; one daughter; four sons; three daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; three brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Golden Bailey
• worked for Acme Truck Line; Baptist
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elward Thomas Brady Jr.

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Dularge, died Friday, April 6, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Robichaux Brady; one daughter, Ellie Brady Skillman; one son, Timothy Patrick Brady and wife, Joyce Naquin Brady; one sister, Joycelyn Brady Cook; and five grandchildren, Bennett Brady Skillman, Piper Lea Skillman, Patrick Joseph Brady, Caroline Claire Brady and Trent Thomas Brady
• preceded in death by his father, Elward Thomas Brady; his mother, Elmire Louise Kranz Brady; and one brother, Ray Richard Brady
• represented District 52 in the state House of Representatives, and received the Louisiana Cross of Merit for his efforts to help save Morgan City during the flood of 1973; founded Brady Diesel, L.L.C., a Houma-based diesel engine repair company, after he retired as president of Brady Engine Co. of Houma
• founding president of the Terrebonne Savings and Loan Association and a former member of the board of directors of First National Bankshares and First National Bank of Houma; also a former president and member of the board of directors of First Export Corp
• former member of the board of commissioners of Hospital Service District 1 and chairman of its budget and finance committee; a former chairman and member of the South Louisiana Toll Road Authority; a former member of the Terrebonne Parish Welfare Board; former chairman of Radio Free Europe, Louisiana; a former member of the Committee on the Bicentennial of the Constitution, Judicial Conference of the United States; a former member of the LSU Foundation; and a former member of the board of directors of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce
• member of First United Methodist Church of Houma; the Unity Lodge No. 267, F&AM; and a member of the Houma Rotary Club; charter member of the Houma Terrebonne Carnival Club, a former president and member of the board of directors of the Terreanians Carnival Club, having served as king of the Krewe of Terreanians in 1973, and a former member of the Krewe of Louisianans Carnival Club in Washington, D.C.
• founding member of the board of directors and former president of the Whiskey Pass Silver King Association, and a former member of the Terrebonne Sportsman League; also served in various civic and social organizations on the local and state level
• member of the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, with service in the Pacific theater; life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 3700
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nancy Dorothy ‘Dot’ Comeaux

• age 79, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• no services planned
• survived by her husband, George Comeaux; one son, Sammy Green and wife, Brenda; one brother, Charles Nations and wife, Lanell; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Martin; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eulous and Sally Daniel Nations; one son, Frank E. Green; and two brothers, John Ralph Nations and J.D. Nations
• Samart Funeral Home

 

April 9, 2007

Ra’Niha Nikol Adams

• infant, died at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• graveside service Tuesday at St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Rosa P. Adams and Robert Wiggns Jr.; her grandparents, Kimberly M. Adams, Janice Sneeze, Lorraine Gauno, Micheal H. Adams Sr. and wife, Keyshon, and Danielle Williams and husband, Ron; her great-grandparents, Fery and Elaine Varist, Alvin Sr. and Barbara Rounds and James Adams; and her great-great-grandparents, Earline Taylor, Vivian Wilson and Clarence Jackson
• preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Rosa P. Adams; and her great-great-grandparents, Johnny and Darcus Taylor Sr.
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home

Norris Lee Charles

• age 51, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Leotha Verrett Charles of Labadieville; one sister, Edwina McCray and husband, Frank, of New Orleans; one brother, Edwin Charles Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Thibodaux; and many relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Edwin "Foots" Charles Jr.; his grandparents, Viola and James Verrett Sr., and Elnora and Edwin Charles Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Teddy Joseph ‘Ted’ Chiasson Jr.

• age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died at 3:52 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrline Guidry Chiasson; his parents, Teddy Sr. and Ethel Breaux Chiasson; one son, Lonnie Chiasson and companion, April Dunn; one daughter, Kristy Arcement and husband, Nick; one brother, Rudy Chiasson; and seven grandchildren, Brennan and Alexis Arcement, Skylynn, Ryan, Alina, Lonnie Chiasson Jr. and Dylan Chiasson
• preceded in death by one son, Todd Chiasson
• retired from Amoco Production Co.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Clara Marie ‘Te-Toot’ Rougee Guidry

• age 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007
• funeral service today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jessie Guidry and wife, Shirley, of Chackbay and Gary Guidry and wife, Lana, of Chackbay; two daughters, Sylvia Adams and husband, Sterling, of Chackbay and Janie Percle and husband, Kerrel, of Chackbay; one sister, Ursula Chenier; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand Guidry; her parents, Wallace Rougee and Amelia Ockmond; three brothers, Lucien, Camille and Jean Rougee; one sister, Maria Webre; and one grandson, Erick Guidry
• member of the Catholic Daughters and parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Brenda H. Hebert

• age 55, a native of South Dakota and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church; service Tuesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Chris Hebert Sr.; three sons, Frank Emmons Sr., Chris Hebert Jr. and Adam Hebert; one daughter, Catrina Hebert and husband, Richard; four sisters, Patricia Brehm, Connie Frisbie, Carol Gros and Tammy Falgout; and one grandchild, Frank Emmons Jr.
• preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Grace Ussery Hicks; and one sister, Penny Mills
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Sterling Joseph Morrison Sr.

• age 96, a native of Bayou L’Ourse and resident of Thibodaux, died at Lafourche Home for the Aged in Thibodaux, Friday, April 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Ola Morrison of Thibodaux; two daughters, Katherine Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and Judy Theriot and husband, D.J., of Labadieville; one sister, Bernice Giandelone of Labadieville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Morrison and Adeline Landry Morrison; two sons, Sterling "Buck" Morrison Jr. and Lloyd Morrison; two brothers, Bill and Charlie Morrison; and five sisters, Cordelia Brown, Carrie Strickland, Linda Clements, Lean Keller and Adeline Blanco
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Twin City Funeral Home

Pearl Naquin Trosclair

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ann Marie Trosclair
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Trosclair; her parents, Arthur and Rosa Pontiff Naquin; four brothers, Junius, George, Claude and Norman Naquin; and one sister, Eunice Naquin Roger
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kobie Adam Verdin

• age 4, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, April 5, 2007
• visitation to midnight Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at My Father’s House Church "Pastor Keith Naquin Church"; service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes
• survived by his parents, Sandra Verdin and Derrick Matherne; his stepmother, Cherie Matherne; one brother, Kameron Verdin; two sisters, Isabella Matherne and Calli Verdin; his grandparents, Cherry "Do" and Irene Verdin and Louverta "Lou Lou" Dardar; his step-grandmother, Shirley Crochet; his great-grandparents, Alice and Nelson Verdin, Nazia and Samuel Dardar, Albert Dardar and Norma Naquin; his uncles, Robert Verdin and wife, Daphne, Chris Verdin, David Verdin and Raymond and Trevor Dardar; his aunts, Stacey Verdin, Terry Dardar and husband, Jerry "Parrin," Ophelia Verdin, Kristin Matherne and companion, Gabriel Verdin, and Tina Marie Boquet; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Buddy Matherne; and his great-grandparents, Georgia Verdin, Sidney Verdin, and Enzie and Early Matherne
• loved playing outside, on the computer and video games; he was a happy little boy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

William Byrne Worthington Sr.

• age 66, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and long time resident of River Ridge, died Friday, April 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans; service Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Lou; three sons, William Bryne Jr. and wife, Natalia, Christopher Jack and John Paul; one sister, Patricia Lynne Knobloch and husband, Erett; one brother, Robert James Worthington and wife, Sylvia; four grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Llewellyn and Yvonne Worthington; and one daughter, Cynthia Marie
• U.S. Army veteran and worked in the automotive industry with Brewer Wholesale; member and usher of Living Word Church in Houma
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

 

April 10, 2007

Teddy Joseph ‘Ted’ Chiasson Jr.

• age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died at 3:52 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007
• funeral services today at First Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrline Guidry Chiasson; his parents, Teddy Sr. and Ethel Breaux Chiasson; one son, Lonnie Chiasson and companion, April Dunn; one daughter, Kristy Arcement and husband, Nick; one brother, Rudy Chiasson; and seven grandchildren, Brennan and Alexis Arcement, Skylynn, Ryan, Alina, Lonnie Chiasson Jr. and Dylan Chiasson
• preceded in death by one son, Todd Chiasson
• retired from Amoco Production Co.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Carter

• age 67, a native of Delhi and resident of Houma, died of cancer Thursday, April 5, 2007
• no services as he donated his body to science
• survived by his wife, Dora Carter; one son, Charles K. "Pete" Carter; two stepsons, Floyd Bennett of West Monroe and Van Hobgood of Corlinga, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Joyce Evelyn Autin of Houma and Gloria Sue Plumley of Lafayette; and one brother, Bob Carter of Conroe, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Carter; and two brothers, Ken Carter and J.E. Carter
• worked for Pride Offshore Inc.

Naymon Cola

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, April 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillian Carter Cola of Napoleonville; one daughter, Joyce Ann Davis; four sisters, Alma Hamilton and husband, Levi, of Oakland, Calif., Shirley Clark and husband, Al, of Stockton, Calif., Myrtle Hickerson of Atlanta and Rosetta Johnson and husband, the Rev. M.L. Johnson, of Napoleonville; three brothers, Lonnie Cola and wife, Audrey, of Oakland, the Rev. Roland Cola of New Orleans and Edward Cola and wife, Doris, of New Orleans; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Aurelia Cola; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas Jr. and Mary Louise Exnicious Cola, Alvin and Florence Sanders Cola, Louis Cola, Warnetta Reed Cola, and Catherine Jacob Cola; and one brother-in-law, Roy Hamilton
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Robert Dean Endsley

• age 64, died at his fishing camp in Zwolle surrounded by all his children and grandchildren Thursday, April 5, 2007
• memorial service today in the Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette; graveside services Saturday in the Veteran’s Section of Fountain Memorial Cemetery
• survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Stacey Chittenden Endsley of Lafayette; two sons, Ken Endsley and wife, Patti, of Lafayette and Dean Endsley and wife, Carol, of League City, Texas; one daughter, Gretchen E. Babineaux and husband, Bill, of St. Francisville; seven grandchildren, Blake Endsley, Jacob Endsley and Kelsey Endsley, all of Lafayette, Dean Endsley Jr. and Corey Endsley of League City, Leigh Babineaux and Lillian Babineaux of St. Francisville; two sisters, Vernie Coffman and husband, Randolf, of Houma and Sue Dubois of Houma; one brother, Basil Endsley and wife, Pat, of Bourg; and other beloved family and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy B. Endsley and Elizabeth L. Crochet Endsley
• an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with his family at their camp in Zwolle; retired as an offshore technical foreman with Exxon in 1998 after 36 years of service; he and his wife were members of the "L Acadian ExxonMobil Retiree Club"; veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the USS Vigor (MSO 473) as a signalman during the Cuban Missile Crisis
• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

Rev. Alfredo F. Loresco, O. P.

• age 76, a native of Manila, Phillipines, and resident of Lockport, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Grace Loresco and Sororro Fino
• preceded in death by his parents, Deogracias M. and Emiliana P. Fino Loresco; two brothers, Pedro and Alberto Loresco; and one sister, Elnora Sarmiento
• retired priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Frank J. Lorraine

• age 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Geraldine T. Lorraine; two daughters, Diana L. Soudelier and husband, Louis Jr., and Debbie L. Cheramie and husband, Ricky; five stepdaughters, Monique Borne and husband, Travis, Sabrina Cheramie and husband, Kevin, Nicole Duet and fiance, Trent Callais, Deborah Chouest and Faye Gisclair; one brother, Joseph Lorraine Jr.; one sister, Hilda L. Lefont; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Rona B. Lorraine; his parents, Joseph Sr. and Grace Pitre Lorraine; one son, Edward P. Lorraine Sr.; his mother-in-law, Rose B. Watler; one brother, Lindberg Lorraine Sr.; and one sister, Edia L. Orgeron
• retired fisherman, a member of the Greenhead Club and a 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sterling Joseph Morrison Sr.

• age 96, a native of Bayou L’Ourse and resident of Thibodaux, died at Lafourche Home for the Aged in Thibodaux Friday, April 6, 2007
• funeral services today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his loving wife of more than 77 years, Ola Morrison of Thibodaux; two daughters, Katherine Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and Judy Theriot and husband, D.J., of Labadieville; one sister, Bernice Giandelone of Labadieville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Morrison and Adeline Landry Morrison; two sons, Sterling "Buck" Morrison Jr. and Lloyd Morrison; two brothers, Bill and Charlie Morrison; and five sisters, Cordelia Brown, Carrie Strickland, Linda Clements, Lean Keller and Adeline Blanco
• quiet man who loved life and working in his garden; loved to cut grass and worked hard to make his yard look as good as possible; a very hard worker and did his best to be the best provider that he could be for his family; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Twin City Funeral Home

Noah Paul Ordoyne Sr.

• age 65, a native of Buras and resident of Dulac, died at 4:12 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Annie Eve Gregoire Ordoyne of Dulac; three sons, Noah Ordoyne Jr. of Wichita, Kan., William Ordoyne of Mississippi and Robert Ordoyne of Texas; one halfbrother, Clarence Delatte of Crown Pointe; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. Ordoyne and Inez Cortez Ordoyne; two half-brothers, Morris Delatte and Norris Delatte; and one sister, Edith Olson
• mason in the Marrero Lodge and a member of Clanton Chapel United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marilyn ‘Alice’ Robinson Scott

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, April 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sherman B. Scott Sr. of Raceland; her mother, Clara Robinson of Raceland; one daughter, Marquita Price of Raceland; four sons, Jerry Jerome Price, Jerome Price Jr., Ronald Lee Scott and Sherman Scott Jr., all of Raceland; six sisters, Leanna Griffin, Ledora Collins, Gwendolyn Robinson, Barbara Young and Phyllis Davis of Raceland and Bertha Cooper of Thibodaux; two brothers, Junius Robinson and Steven Robinson of Raceland; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Shelvin Robinson
• member of Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Kobie Adam Verdin

• age 4, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, April 5, 2007
• visitation to midnight today and to funeral time Wednesday at My Father’s House Church "Pastor Keith Naquin Church"; service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes
• survived by his parents, Sandra Verdin and Derrick Matherne; his stepmother, Cherie Matherne; one brother, Kameron Verdin; two sisters, Isabella Matherne and Calli Verdin; his grandparents, Cherry "Do" and Irene Verdin and Louverta "Lou Lou" Dardar; his step-grandmother, Shirley Crochet; his great-grandparents, Alice and Nelson Verdin, Nazia and Samuel Dardar, Albert Dardar and Norma Naquin; his uncles, Robert Verdin and wife, Daphne, Chris Verdin, David Verdin and Raymond and Trevor Dardar; his aunts, Stacey Verdin, Terry Dardar and husband, Jerry "Parrin," Ophelia Verdin, Kristin Matherne and companion, Gabriel Verdin, and Tina Marie Boquet; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Buddy Matherne; and his great-grandparents, Georgia Verdin, Sidney Verdin, and Enzie and Early Matherne
• loved playing outside, on the computer and video games; he was a happy little boy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

April 11, 2007

Wava D. Bielkiewicz

• age 76, a native of Marksville and resident of Galliano for 52 years, died at 2:44 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur "Butch" Bielkiewicz Jr.; one daughter, Glenda B. Curole and husband, Welton Curole; one sister, Juliette Dupuy Dauzat of Marksville; one grandson, Bryan D. Curole and wife, Susan; and three great-grandchildren, Caroline, Elizabeth and Jacob Curole
• preceded in death by her parents, Gussie and Jessie Deshautelle Dupuy; and one brother-in-law, Earl James Dauzat
• member of the Pink Ladies of the Lady of the Sea Hospital and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling, traveling and sporting events; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Nolan Joseph Brown

• age 57, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by five daughters, Nicole Dorsey of Monroe, Cindy Harris and Brandy Perdue of Raceland, Tasha Young and Chasity Young of Luling; one stepdaughter, Mary Hester of Raceland; three sons, Brad Young and Quinton Young of Luling and Nolan Harris of Raceland; two stepsons, Louis Floyd and Eric Duncan of Raceland; two brothers, Robert Lee Brown of Raceland and Roy Brown of Avondale; six sisters, Vercelee Smith and Danná B. White of Thibodaux, Mary Ingram of Gonzales and Agnes Reado, Mary Alice Brumfield and Mary Folse of Raceland; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his common law wife, Mamie Duncan; his parents, Edward Sr. and Agnes Charles Brown; one son, Edmond Young; one stepdaughter, Mary Ann Duncan; one sister, Aldonia Brown; three brothers, Edward Brown Jr. Octave Brown and Clinton Brown; and his grandparents, Edward Sr. and Mary Brown, Reiley and Octave Charles
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Mary Falterman

• age 66, a native of Ellington, Mo., and resident of D’ville House in Donaldsonville, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales at 11:01 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at Community Worship Center in Plattenville; religious service Friday at the center, with burial in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by four daughters, Kathryn Voyles Thurmond and friend, Joe Barfield, Kitty Meade Brete and friend, Brent "Super" Alleman, Pamela Falterman Day and Britt, and Mary Falterman Cavalier and Patrick; four sons, Stephen Shipp, John Falterman and Ruby, David Falterman and Louis Falterman and friend, Christy Busch; two stepchildren, Tisa Falterman and Cynthia Falterman Rabalois; three brothers, George Shipp and wife, Oma, John Shipp and wife, Mary, and David Shipp and wife, Rosemary; one sister, Brenda Shipp Wilhelm; her former husband, Luke C. Falterman; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Shipp; one sister, Christine Smith; one son, Luke E. Falterman; and four grandchildren, Reese Rabalois, Jeb Day, Patrick Cavalier Jr. and Matt Thurmond
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kevin J. Marcel

• age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Saucier, Miss., died of lung cancer surrounded by his loving family at 7:35 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2
• survived by his wife, Susan Isley of Saucier; his parents, Areen and Hilma Marcel of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jodi L. Cook of Saucier; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Cook of Saucier; his mother-in-law, Lynn H. Isley of Saucier; two brothers, Rodney P. Marcel and wife, Valarie, of Gray, and John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Jean Adams of Raceland, Kathaleen "Chuck" Toups and husband, Eugene, of Houma, and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; six nephews; seven nieces; three godchildren, Brandy, Amy and Regina; and numerous great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Dule and Bernice Thibodaux Babin and Usulien and Pearl Eschette Marcel; one brother-in-law, Clabert J. Adams; and one nephew, Areen Michael Marcel
• former employee of Jay Ray McDermott and an employee for the last 17 years at Goodwill on Keesler Air Force Base where he was an employee of the month; enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved bowling and shooting pool
• Riemann Funeral Home

Edward ‘Pops’ Roberson Sr.

• age 71, a native of Mounds and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorothea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; one sister, Dorothy R. Paul and husband, Donald; four grandchildren, Phillip Jr. and Edward Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Brenda "Granny" LeBlanc Roberson; his parents, Willie and Julia Hodge Roberson; one son, Edward Roberson Jr.; three brothers, W. Carroll Roberson, James Roberson and Richard Lovell Roberson; and one sister, Shirley Ann D’Amico
• U.S. Army veteran and was retired from T.L. James and Company; member of DD 15 Dist. Triump 422 PM(DDGM) past member, Jerusalem Temple, Scottishrite, indivisable friend commandery, Sarhad Gratto, Houma Shriners Club and Oasis Shriners Club
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

James Curtis Roussell Sr.

• age 95, a native of Lafourche Parish, a former resident of St. Bernard and resident of Gray, died at 4:10 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chalmette; prayer service Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Chalmette
• survived by his second wife, Bella Foret Roussell of Gray; one son, James Roussell Jr. and wife, Bobbie Jo, of Chalmette; three daughters, Sharon Catalanotto of Slidell, Noelie Kattengell and husband, Edward, of Ponchatoula and Sandra Duet Nunez of Gray; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Noelie Alphonso Roussell; his parents, Reme Roussell Sr. and Albertine Falgout Roussell; one great-grandson, Zachary Nunez; one brother; and four sisters
• retired gauger with Tenneco Oil Refinery of 42 years, a professional duck carver and a member of Tenneco Refinery Union; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chalmette
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eula Naquin Tastet

• age 43, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, April 5, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Daniel Tastet; her father, Alphonse Naquin; two sons, Paul Tastet and Anthony Tastet; one daughter, Jeanie T. Duet; two brothers, Terry Naquin and Leroy Naquin; one sister, Linda Naquin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Viola Billiot Naquin
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

April 12, 2007

Nellie Mary Andras

• age 70, a native of Little Temper and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Rebecca Frickey and Wanda Andras; one son-in-law, Eric Frickey Jr.; two brothers, Frank and Malcolm Guidry; four sisters, Marie Lamoureaux, Nerlie Baker, Betty Thibodeaux and Angelina Hayden; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Andras; her parents, Nazzip Sr. and Victoria Guidry; one daughter, Aggie Andras; three brothers, Nazzip Jr., Johnny and Gene Guidry; and two sisters, Rosalie and Aggie Guidry
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dana Marie Chouest

• age 25, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Audie Chouest; her parents, Durle and Dalia Blanchard; one stepson, Larry Chouest; two daughters, Katelynn Thibodaux and Hailey Thibodaux; and three brothers, Jesse Rogers, Durle Blanchard Jr. and Louis Blanchard
• preceded in death by her father, Raymond Rogers; and one brother, Charles Rogers
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Loretta Chauvin Huber

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Emmett, Idaho, died at the V.A. Hospital in Boise, Idaho, Friday, April 6, 2007
• graveside service Tuesday at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise
• survived by her husband, Norman Huber; two daughters, Cynthia Huber and Amelia H. Sears and husband, Stephen; four sisters, Jane C. Mosely of Alabama, Josephine C. Hebert of Houma, Evelyn C. Hebert of Houma and Ann C. Andras of Thibodaux; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Joseph "Joe" Chauvin and Leona Porche Chauvin; her grandparents, Cestive Chauvin, Zulma Duplantis Chauvin, Albert J. Porche and Nettie Bergeron Porche; and two sisters, Joyce Chauvin and Dorothy C. Adams

Kevin J. Marcel

• age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Saucier, Miss., died of lung cancer surrounded by family at 7:35 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2
• survived by his wife, Susan Isley of Saucier; his parents, Areen and Hilma Marcel of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jodi L. Cook of Saucier; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Cook of Saucier; his mother-in-law, Lynn H. Isley of Saucier; two brothers, Rodney P. Marcel and wife, Valarie, of Gray, and John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Jean Adams of Raceland, Kathaleen "Chuck" Toups and husband, Eugene, of Houma, and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; six nephews; seven nieces; three godchildren, Brandy, Amy and Regina; and numerous great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Dule and Bernice Thibodaux Babin and Usulien and Pearl Eschette Marcel; one brother-in-law, Clabert J. Adams; and one nephew, Areen Michael Marcel
• former employee of Jay Ray McDermott and an employee for the last 17 years at Goodwill on Keesler Air Force Base where he was an employee of the month; enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved bowling and shooting pool
• Riemann Funeral Home

Edward ‘Pops’ Roberson Sr.

• age 71, a native of Mounds and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007
• visitation today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Phillip Roberson Sr. and wife, Debra, and Eric Roberson; two daughters, Denise R. Istre and husband, David, and Dorothea R. Johnson and husband, Shedrick; one sister, Dorothy R. Paul and husband, Donald; four grandchildren, Phillip Jr. and Edward Lee Roberson, Jason Istre and Shedreanna Johnson; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Brenda "Granny" LeBlanc Roberson; his parents, Willie and Julia Hodge Roberson; one son, Edward Roberson Jr.; three brothers, W. Carroll Roberson, James Roberson and Richard Lovell Roberson; and one sister, Shirley Ann D’Amico
• U.S. Army veteran and was retired from T.L. James and Company; member of DD 15 Dist. Triump 422 PM(DDGM) past member, Jerusalem Temple, Scottishrite, indivisable friend commandery, Sarhad Gratto, Houma Shriners Club and Oasis Shriners Club
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

April 13, 2007

Aniya Nicole Aucoin

• stillborn, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Sandy Aucoin of Houma; her father, Jared Bergeron of Houma; one sister, Khialyn Marie Aucoin of Houma; her grandparents, Jeanette and Roland Aucoin, Annette Bergeron and fiancé, Mike DeRiso; her great-grandparents, Roland Aucoin, Nelward and Richard Southers; one aunt, Becky Duplantis and husband, Troy; three uncles, Eddie Aucoin, Scotty Aucoin (godfather) and wife, Lisa, and Reggie Aucoin and fiancée, Kayla Burton; one great uncle, Carl Bergeron; her godmother, Brittany Duplantis; and seven cousins
• preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Eddie J. Boudreaux Sr.; and her great-grandmothers, Marie Victoria Solet Boudreaux and Ruth R. Aucoin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Meagan Leah ‘Toonie’ Barrilleaux

• age 16, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Tiffany Percle; her father, Troy Barrilleaux; her stepfather, James Percle; her stepmother, Kia Barrilleaux; four brothers, Lance Percle, Sage Barrilleaux, Saul Barrilleaux and Austin Percle; two sisters, Taylor Percle and Linsey Percle; her grandparents, Trudy Rodrigue, Robert and Brenda Braud, Maryanne and Russell Verret, Gary "Gabby" Barrilleaux, Jerry and Jeannie Percle, Andrew "Dooley" and Barbara Hebert; and her great-grandparents, James Toups, Dorothea and Charles Braud Jr. and Inez Percle
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Chester Rodrigue; and her great-grandparents, Rita Toups, Rose and Frank Solar, and Wilma and Hattie Barrilleaux
• junior at Thibodaux High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader, a member of the student council, Key Club, art club and yearbook committee
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dontrell Cargo

• age 2 months, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007
• graveside service Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville
• survived by his mother, Charlene Cargo of Napoleonville; one brother, Anthony Cargo of Napoleonville; four sisters, Vanshane, Shantell, Aylia and Irvinneisha Cargo, all of Napoleonville; his grandparents, Barbara Johnson and Joseph McBride; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Marcus Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Charles Ray Hobson Sr.

• age 67, a resident of Heidelberg, Miss., died Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation today at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Heidelberg and to funeral time Saturday at Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Heidelberg; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Charles Ray Hobson of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Melissa Guidry of Golden Meadow, Donna Cordose of Dayton, Ohio, and Melanie Bradberry of Grand Isle; three brothers, J.C. Hobson Jr. of Lexington, Okla., Troy O. Hobson Sr. of Heidelberg and Jack Davis Hobson of Waynesboro, Miss.; three sisters, Winnie Dean White of Collins, Miss., Mary Elizabeth Davenport of Sandersville and Barbara Ann Bridges of Heidelberg; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• retired oilfield worker and a U.S. Army veteran; member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Heidelberg
• Memory Chapel Funeral Home

Frank Jones Sr.

• age 82, a native of Gibson and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Marrero; service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Bayou Black
• survived by his wife, Pearl Taylor Jones; his children, Brenda M. Belcher, Frances Jones, Marva Keller, Cynthia Hunt, Sharon Chess, Frank Jones Jr., Bruce Jones, Carl Jones and Gabriel Jones; one brother, Sterling Jones; 34 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by four children, Donald, Ronald and Reginald Jones, and Barbara Carter
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Davis Mortuary Services

Carrie R. LeBoeuf

• age 84, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• funeral service today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Glenn D. LeBoeuf, Kenneth P. LeBoeuf and wife, Janice, and Kevin J. LeBoeuf; one daughter, Susan L. Chauvin and husband, Stephen A. Chauvin; three grandchildren, Juliane Vedros and husband, Ralph, Jennifer LeBoeuf and Sawyer Chauvin; and one great-grandson, Caden Chambers
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. LeBoeuf Jr.; her parents, William and Aleida Roberson; one sister, Ruby Breaux; one brother, Steve Roberson; and her stepmother, Amelia Roberson
• an active member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of Country Acres Garden Club, Schriever Homemakers Club and Schriever Senior Citizens
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Helen Mart

• age 87, a native and resident of Gray, died Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Freddy, Perry and Larry Mart, all of Gray; nine daughters, Claudette Nixon, Shirley Frank, Joan Dells Nells, Faith M. Mart and Ernestine Nells of Gray, Lydia Gwin and Angela Mart of Schriever, Mary Jane Jackson of Houma and Helen Woods of Gibson; 57 grandchildren; 121 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Mart; her parents, Rose and James Richard Sr.; three daughters, Caroline Pharr, Alma Brooks and Rose Mary Wallace; three brothers, Freddie Williams, Alex Steward and James Richard Jr.; and one sister, Patsy Almeter Davis
• member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Alvin Joseph ‘Bull Giant’ Prosperie

• age 74, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:58 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Savoie Prosperie of Montegut; three sons, Glynn Prosperie and wife, Cindy, Harold Prosperie and wife, Bertha, of Montegut and Elie Prosperie and wife, Penny, of Gray; three daughters, Gwen P. Thibodeaux and husband, Milton, Anna P. Sides and husband, Tom, of Houma and Tina P. Garibotte and husband, Danny, of Gray; 12 grandchildren, Cy Thibodeaux, Mindy Lyons, Toby Prosperie, Lee Prosperie, Heidi Authement, Hanna Whipple, Joshua Garibotte, Elise Garibotte, Hunter Prosperie, Coby Prosperie, Krystal Dufrene and Michael Leger Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren, Chase Thibodeaux, Raegan Thibodeaux, Cullen Thibodeaux, Bree Lyons, Gage Lyons, Gabrielle Authement, Alexis Prosperie and Tri Leger
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie Prosperie and Nora Hebert Prosperie; and three brothers, Claude, Junius and Charles Prosperie
• retired pumper with Texaco and a U.S. Army veteran during peace time; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Allen Peter ‘Poppa’ Robichaux Sr.

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Christine Rita Lirette Robichaux of Chauvin; three sons, Allen "Pete" Robichaux and wife, Mary, Tate Robichaux and wife, Tina, and Clay Robichaux; two daughters, Monique Robert and husband, Shawn, and Karen McCoy and husband, Michael; two brothers, Rudolph Robichaux and Ernest Bourg; one sister, Meryl Thibodeaux; and 13 grandchildren, Samuel Robert, Hannah Robert, Rebekah Robert, Sydne McCoy, Allen Michael McCoy, Amber Robichaux, Abbey Robichaux, Carmen Robichaux, Justin B. Robichaux, Hunter Robichaux, Hayden Robichaux, Sarah Robichaux and Veronica Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Robichaux Sr. and Hazel Marie Thibodeaux Robichaux
• self-employed diesel machanic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dale Michael Rogers

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two brothers, Arden "Punkin" Rogers and wife, Becky, of Golden Meadow and Ronnie "Fru" Rogers and companion, Henrietta Gaspard, of Houma; one sister, Paulette Rogers Fournier and husband, Wade Sr., of Houma; five nephews and nieces; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece
• preceded in death by his parents, Noble Rogers and Eunice Domangue Rogers; one sister-in-law, Gail Thibodaux Rogers; and two nephews, Mac McDowell and Kris Danos
• retired office clerk with Gulf Belting and Gasket and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; an avid LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints fan and was involved with several Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rose Dell Smith

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Eddie Moore and wife, Ethel, and Abren Moore and wife, Janette; one daughter, Margaret Austin and husband, Gene; three sisters, Bessie Westley, Beatrice Washington and Oceolia Wincher; one brother, Willie Smith; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ora Lean Smith; two brothers, Albert and Oliver Smith; and five sisters, Genver Spencer, Bertha Smith, France Smith, Louvina Brook and Philis Lyons
• Community Funeral Home

Louis E. Stove Sr.

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 7, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; service Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Gerald, Louis Jr., Charles and Eric Stove; three daughters, Joyce Chatman, Gwendolyn Stove and Regina Washington; two brothers, Chanley and James Stove; 29 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda W. Stove; his parents, Millard Stove and Clara M. Stove; two brothers, Edward Stove Sr. and Millard Stove Jr.; three sisters, Susie S. Wolfe, Bertha S. Fleming and Rebecca W. Poindexter; and one grandson, Brandon Smith
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; mechanic and carpenter and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Ruby Walker

• age 72, a native and resident of Gray, died Saturday, April 7, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Gray
• survived by one son, Richard Leggett and wife, Lula; three daughters, Ruby Manuel and husband, Michael, Elmira Walker and Grace Daigs and husband, Ernest; two brothers, William Walker and Clifford Walker; one sister, Carrie Walker; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel Walker and Elmira Ross Walker; three brothers, Mitchell Walker, Richard Walker and Konklin Antoine; and four sisters, Evelyn Brown, Dorothy Wilfred, Marie Thomas and Mary Evans
• member of New Magnolia Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

April 14, 2007

Julian ‘Tut’ Boudreaux

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chacahoula, died Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; Liturgy of the word Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Lois Dupre
• preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Savoie Boudreaux; his parents, Nemours and Ida Benoit Boudreaux; one son, Lawrence Boudreaux; four brothers, Freddie Ordoyne, Pete Ordoyne, Raymond Boudreaux and Lloyd Boudreaux; and three sisters, Vivian Bourgeois, Ida Mae Daigle and Norma Ordoyne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Donald Alcide Breaux

• age 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Julia Andras Breaux of Houma; one son, Donald J. Breaux and wife, Karen; one daughter, Carolyn Ledet and husband, Roland; three brothers, Howard Breaux and wife, Jeanette, Francis Breaux and wife, Connie, and Harold Breaux; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Breaux and Dorothy Webb Breaux; one daughter, Mary Ann Breaux; three brothers, Rufus, Murphy and Nelson Breaux; and three sisters, Dorothy Hebert, Ruth Hotard and Wildred Legendre
• retired operator with Schumberger with 32 years of service and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Neoma ‘Newt’ Crandle

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Joseph Charles Jr. and wife, Imogene, Leroy Charles of Thibodaux, Samuel Charles of Hattiesburg, Miss., Justin Charles of Gonzales and Javor Charles and wife, Valerie, of Raceland; three daughters, Elnora Allen and husband, Nathan, Rosalie Sims and husband, Bryan, of Raceland and Cassandra Charles Williams and husband, Rasheen, of Houma; three sisters, Sarah Byes of Raceland, Clara Lewis and husband, Talton, of Harvey and Celestine Williams of Thibodaux; 28 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Crandle; her common law husband, Joseph Charles Sr.; her parents, Carter and Sarah Caldwell; five brothers, Cleveland Caldwell Sr., Carter Caldwell Jr., Anderson Caldwell, William Caldwell and Benjamin Caldwell; and two grandchildren
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Ourlie Matherne Folse Dubea

• age 95, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Malcolm P. Folse; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Charles V. Folse Sr.; her second husband, Lionel Dubea Sr.; her parents, Eloi and Emma Hebert Matherne; one son, Charles V. Folse Jr.; and 11 siblings
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Harold ‘Ray’ Pearson Sr.

• age 61, a native of Austin, Texas, and resident of Montegut, died at 6 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Sunday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Harold "Dusty" Pearson Jr.; five stepdaughters, Tammy Powell, Terri, Barbara Kendrick, Debra and Molly; one brother, Charlie Owen Pearson; two sisters, Lena Moore and Gaylene Simons; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Francis Maynard Pearson; his parents, George C. and Grace J. Priest Pearson; one brother, Andrew C. Pearson; and one sister, Mona Blakney
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Anthony ‘Bobby’ Plaisance Jr.

• age 75, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, April 12, 2007.
  visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosita "Ta Ta" Cheramie Plaisance; two stepsons, Jimmy Burris and Jason Burris; one brother, Carl Plaisance; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Clarice Savoie Plaisance; five sons, Danny, Kenneth, Jerry, Tim and Ted Plaisance; two brothers, Rudy Plaisance and Hurby Plaisance; and one sister, Alice Griffin
• member of the Greenhead Club and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Albert Denis ‘Al’ Robichaux Jr.

• age 76, a native of Taft and resident of Opelousas, died at Doctor’s Hospital of Opelousas at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas; funeral service today at Queen of Angeles Catholic Church in Opelousas, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Claire Ann Sonnier Robichaux of Opelousas; four sons, Albert R. Robichaux and wife, Lynda Castille Robichaux, of Lafayette, Dr. Francis X. Robichaux and wife, Ginger Gremillion Robichaux, of Alexandria, Vance Dennis Robichaux and wife, Annette Fournier Robichaux, of San Antonio, and Eugene M. Robichaux and wife, Laurie Abdalla Robichaux, of Plano, Texas; one daughter, Mary R. Miller of Opelousas; 13 grandchildren, Casey Miller, Elizabeth Robichaux, Garett Robichaux, Patrick Robichaux, Martha Robichaux, Camille Robichaux, Sophie Robichaux, Val Robichaux, Ella Robichaux, Eva Robichaux, Anna Claire Robichaux, Joshua Robichaux and Isabelle Robichaux; two brothers, Milton Robichaux of San Antonio and David Robichaux of Mexico City, Mexico; and two sisters, Margaret R. Elliott of Ada, Ohio, and Joan R. Sigmond of Ocean Port, N.J.
• preceded in death by one son, Aaron D. Robichaux
• well-known businessman in Lafayette and St. Landry Parish; lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and also the Elks Club No. 1048; graduate of Louisiana State University and excelled in football in high school and at LSU; served his country in the U.S. Army
• Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas

Ernest ‘Naness’ Rodrigue

• age 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Adelin Rodrigue and Chester Rodrigue; one daughter, Priscilla Lassere; one brother, Clifton Rodrigue; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorina Rodrigue Rodrigue; his parents, Emile Rodrigue and Priscilla Landry Rodrigue; one son, Melton Rodrigue; one brother, Wilfred Rodrigue; and two sisters, Malvina Boudreaux and Irene Cortez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dale Michael Rogers

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two brothers, Arden "Punkin" Rogers and wife, Becky, of Golden Meadow and Ronnie "Fru" Rogers and companion, Henrietta Gaspard, of Houma; one sister, Paulette Rogers Fournier and husband, Wade Sr., of Houma; five nephews and nieces; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece
• preceded in death by his parents, Noble Rogers and Eunice Domangue Rogers; one sister-in-law, Gail Thibodaux Rogers; and two nephews, Mac McDowell and Kris Danos
• retired office clerk with Gulf Belting and Gasket and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; an avid LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints fan and was involved with several Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

April 15, 2007

Donald Alcide Breaux

• age 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Julia Andras Breaux of Houma; one son, Donald J. Breaux and wife, Karen; one daughter, Carolyn Ledet and husband, Roland; three brothers, Howard Breaux and wife, Jeanette, Francis Breaux and wife, Connie, and Harold Breaux; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Breaux and Dorothy Webb Breaux; one daughter, Mary Ann Breaux; three brothers, Rufus, Murphy and Nelson Breaux; and three sisters, Dorothy Hebert, Ruth Hotard and Wildred Legendre
• retired operator with Schumberger with 32 years of service and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Julia Lirette Champagne

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2007
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service at Falgout Funeral Home Monday, followed by burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot
• survived by one son, Raymond Bourg; one sister, Magdeline "Mag" Soignet; and one grandchild, Pilar Bourg
• preceded in death by her husband, Eusebe Walton Champagne; her parents, Willie Joseph Lirette and Melinda Ella DeHart Lirette; eight brothers, Jack, Wilvin, Johnny, Edison, Albert, Robert Andrew and Jesse Lirette; and one sister, Angeline Daisy
• Falgout Funeral Home

Allen Francis Martinez

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007
• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Agnes Landry Martinez of Houma; four sons, Jerry Martinez of Lafayette, Jackie Martinez and wife, Sue, of Petal, Miss, Gregory Martinez of Baton Rouge, and Michael Martinez and wife, Julie, of Metairie; two daughters Monica Petitjean and husband, George; and DD McElligott and husband Scott of Lafayette; and 10 grandchildren, Alex Girard, Natalie Girard, Lance LeCompte, Emily Martinez, Amie Martinez, Rebecca Martinez, Sarah Martinez, Michelle Martinez, James McElligott and John McElligott
• preceded in death by his father, Edward Martinez
• retired purchasing agent and salesman for Pool Offshore and the Houma Daily Courier, and manager and part owner of Allen’s Supermarket in New Iberia and L & S Supermarket in Houma; U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran, a member of St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• pallbearers were his sons, Jerry Martinez, Jackie Martinez, Gregory Martinez and Michael Martinez; son-in-law, Scott McElligott; and grandson, Alex Girard
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charamaine Hayes Mason

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her father, Calvin Hayes Jr. of Houma; step-parents, Theresa and Daniel Smith Sr. of Houma; six daughters, Shanice, Jalissa, Iesha, Sharrell, Breanna and Sieda Hayes of Houma; one sister, Tamma Hayes and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; five brothers, Calvin Corinthian Hayes of Baton Rouge, Marc Hayes and wife, Leonara, of Apharetta, Ga., David Paul Hayes of Houma, John Anthony Hayes of Gulfport, Miss., and Daniel Smith Jr. of Houma
• preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Brown Hayes; and her grandparents, Ben Brown Sr. and Olivia Fitch Brown, and Calvin Hayes Sr. and Mary Jane Hayes
• full-time mother and was awarded Adoptive Family of the Year
• Community Funeral Home

 

April 16, 2007

Horace Anthony Folse

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Jean Pittman Folse; three sons, Frederick Folse and wife, Lois, Kermit Folse and Kevin Folse and wife, Melanie; one daughter, Betty Guilbeau and husband, Percy; one brother, Agney Folse; one sister, Agnes LeCompte; eight grandchildren, Danette LeBlanc, Kelly Lavasseur, Suzanne Manley, Troy Folse, Brian Folse, Jamie Folse, Katie Folse and Ryan Folse; and six great-grandchildren, Alexis LeBlanc, Lauren LeBlanc, Jeanne LeBlanc, Trent Lavasseur, Elizabeth Lavasseur and Trevor Folse
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Boudoin Folse; one brother, Hampton Folse; and one great-grandchild, Jonathan LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; loved gardening and his grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael Paul Hebert

• age 58, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007
• services pending
• survived by his wife, Rose S. Hebert; two sons, Tracy J. Hebert and wife, Daphne, and Anthony M. "Tony" Hebert and wife, Nikki; one daughter, Michela H. Barrett and husband, Michael; two brothers, Anthony "Tony" Hebert and Gene "Pie" Hebert; three sisters, Sandra H. Williams, Maxine H. Boudreaux and Barbara H. Dufrene; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Eugenie Ordoyne Hebert; one brother, Lloyd "Flea" Hebert; and one sister, Adolphine "Dolphine" Hebert Petty
• U.S. Army veteran and a member of N.R.A.; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

David W. Mitchell

• age 65, a native of Mississippi and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Gradney Mitchell; two sons, Richard W. Mitchell and wife, Debbie, and John Gradney and wife, Jean; one daughter, Debbie Audler and husband, Scott; two brothers, Willard and Ray Mitchell; and five grandchildren, Timothy, Bradin, Alyssa, Ashley and Taylor
• preceded in death by his parents, Dave Mitchell and Lilly May Cooper Mitchell; six brothers, William, Harvey, Riley, Charles, Horace and Lorenzo "L.D." Mitchell; and two sisters, Laura "Sis" Alexander and Mary Linton
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Hazel Callais Savoie

• age 66, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leslie J. Savoie; two sons, Scotty Savoie and wife, Angela, and Kyle Savoie and wife, Amy; two daughters, Donna Eldridge and husband, Charles, and Sherilyn Orgeron and fiance, Eric Poche; two brothers, Steven Callais and Harold Callais; and four grandchildren, Lacy Orgeron, Brandon Eldridge, Leah Eldridge and Joshua Pitre
• preceded in death by her parents, Prisca and Nora Danos Callais
• retired from Larose Middle and Junior High School as a janitor and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

John Whitney Thibodaux

• age 82, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Catholic Chapel; mass Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elise Benoit Thibodaux; five daughters, Judy Adams, Sandra Ricouard, Kathy Thibodaux, Joan Peltier and Phyllis Cortez; 12 grandchildren, Corey, Ken, Chermaine, T-Boo, Christie, Lorena, Crissy, T-Darrel, Dawn, Whitney, Solange and Kysha; and 10 great-grandchildren, Skyler, Christian, Patience, Gracie, Nicholas, Dayton, Cole, Ciera, Promise and Alexis
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Idelle Thibodaux; three brothers, Whitney, J.D. and Adam Thibodaux; and two sisters, Tina Ordoyne and Verine Sanchez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

April 17, 2007

Earline Estay Foret Cancienne

• age 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Cleveland "Pee Wee" Cancienne; three stepsons, Henry Cancienne, Gayle Cancienne and Larry Cancienne and wife, Pam; two daughters, Barbara Foret Theriot and husband, George, and Darlene Foret Picou and husband, Danny; three grandchildren, Shane Michael Theriot, Tina Theriot Miller and Maile Picou; two step-grandchildren, Michelle Cancienne and Kelly Cancienne; and one step-great-grandchild, Megan Folse
• preceded in death by her first husband, Tilton Foret; her parents, Norbert and Elise Ledet Estay; and one step-daughter-in-law, Barbara Cancienne
• member of St. Hilary’s Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Horace Anthony Folse

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Jean Pittman Folse; three sons, Frederick Folse and wife, Lois, Kermit Folse and Kevin Folse and wife, Melanie; one daughter, Betty Guilbeau and husband, Fercy; one brother, Agney Folse; one sister, Agnes LeCompte; eight grandchildren, Danette LeBlanc, Kelly Lavasseur, Suzanne Manley, Troy Folse, Brian Folse, Jamie Folse, Katie Folse and Ryan Folse; and six great-grandchildren, Alexis LeBlanc, Lauren LeBlanc, Jeanne LeBlanc, Trent Lavasseur, Elizabeth Lavasseur and Trevor Folse
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Boudoin Folse; one brother, Hampton Folse; and one great-grandchild, Jonathan LeBlanc
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; loved gardening and his grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mamie Jackson

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Wednesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her devoted niece, Jo Ann McCoy of Houma; two sisters, Almenta Hawkins of California and Rose Franklin of Houma; and one sister-in-law, Katherine Jackson
• preceded in death by her parents, Odile Glober and James Jackson; five brothers, George, Abner, Edward, Clinton and James Jackson; one sister, Mary Jackson; and three sisters-in-law, Lillie, Alice and Bessie Jackson
• member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Irene Verret Robichaux

• age 96, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two daughters, Shirley Rae Bollinger and husband, Rodney, of Houma, and Marlyn Moran and husband, Larry, of Baton Rouge; one daughter-in-law, Marion Robichaux of Thibodaux; one brother, Norman Verret; 11 grandchildren, Carrie Gutridge of Coral Springs, Fla., Colby Robichaux of Thibodaux, Carla Huntwork of Baltimore, Ohio, Char Abadie of Houma, Galen Bollinger of Houma, Kenny Bollinger of Houma, Janet Bollinger of Houma, Lori Theriot of Houma, Devin Moran of Mobile, Ala., Edan Moran of Alexandria and Megan Moran of Denham Springs; 34 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar J. Robichaux Sr.; her parents, Frank and Ada Mayet Verret; one son, Edgar J. "Roby" Robichaux Jr.; and five brothers, Norris, Freddie, Menson, Oscar and Peter Verret
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gail S. Thibodeaux

• age 52, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007
• memorial services Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jeffery Thibodeaux; two sons, Jeff and Jeremy Thibodeaux; one daughter, Jennifer T. Lee and husband, Clarke; one sister, Betty "Poochie" Schouest; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Theresa Calistro Schouest; and one sister, Audrey Schouest
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

April 18, 2007

Carlton Joseph ‘Wrench’ Deroche Sr.

• age 76, a native of Bourg and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:12 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Ruth Bettencourt Deroche; four sons, Carlton J. "T" Deroche Jr. and wife, Emma, John W. Deroche and wife, Sherri, David K. Deroche and Toby D. Deroche and wife, Lori; three daughters, Judy D. Chaisson and husband, Dennis, Vickie "BB" Briggs and husband, Jay, and Wendy "Wee Wee" Brien and husband, Roy; one brother, Robert Deroche; one sister, Betty Ann Deroche Dupre; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Cecile Naquin Deroche; three brothers, Alton, Joseph "Speedy" Hebert and Leroy Deroche; and one sister, Christine Deroche Rakin
• Samart Funeral Home

Roy ‘T-June’ Gilfour

• age 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma
• survived by his wife, Birdie Dupre Gilfour; three sons, Dwayne Gilfour, Errol Gilfour Breaux and Todd Gilfour; two daughters, Donna Gilfour and Peggy Gilfour Aucoin; one brother, Wesley Gilfour; four sisters, Mildred G. Martin, Letia G. Alleman, Beverly G. Peltier and Anna G. Aysen; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Junius P. and Rose Adams Gilfour; one son, Darren Gilfour; and one brother, Roland "Red" Gilfour
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Robert Cliftion Lindsay Jr.

• age 80, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 15, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Katherine Brown Lindsay; one son, John Lindsay Sr.; one daughter, Edith Cavanugh; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Robert Lindsay Sr.; his mother, Edith Taylor Lindsay; his stepmother, Marie Lofton Lindsay; two sons, Allan L. and Eddie C. Lindsay; and one brother, Wayne Lindsay
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joel Rufus ‘Joey’ Messer

• age 82, a resident of Greenwell Springs, died at his home Saturday, April 14, 2007
• visitation Thursday and to service time Friday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial Friday at Morgantown Cemetery in Morgantown, Miss.
• survived by two daughters, Beckey Messer Hedglin and Jennifer Connors and husband, Frank; one son, Rick Messer and wife, Charlotte; four grandchildren, Jonathan Messer, Danny and Chris Hedglin and Kayli Connors; four great-grandchildren, Bryce and Alyssa Messer, Lauren and Meghan Hedglin; one brother, Luther Messer; and very close family friend, Tiffanie Stewart
• preceded in death by his wife, Deloria Jeanette Morgan Messer; his parents, William Rufus Messer and Florence Rollins Messer; one grandson, Frankie Connors; and two sisters
• U.S. Army veteran during World War II and re-enlisted with the Air Force, totaling more than 23 years
• Seale Funeral Service

 

April 19, 2007

Donald James ‘See Poose’ Babin

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel
• survived by his wife, Willa Mary Fitch Babin; three sons, Leonard Babin, David Wayne Babin and Donald Babin Jr. and wife, Donna; four daughters, Charlene Lovell and husband, L.J., Cheryl DeHart and husband, Mike, Roxanne Lirette and husband, Guy, and Kelly Songy and husband, Jayme; one sister, Barbara LeBoeuf; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Murphy Anthony and Levie Robichaux Babin; one brother, Murphy A. Babin Jr.; and one sister, Claire Marie Babin
• honoree member of Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire Deptartment and constable for four years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elsie Vedros Bates

• age 68, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Gloria Foret Percle; two brothers, Eugene Vedros and Clifton Vedros Jr.; three sisters, Wildred V. Bradford, Mildred V. Percle and Charlene Breaux; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Junius Foret; her second husband, Thomas Bates; her parents, Clifton Vedros Sr. and Anita Curole Vedros; and one daughter, Cherrie Ann Foret
• volunteer for many years at nursing homes and was a Girl Scout leader; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Kevin Joseph Cortez

• age 41, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. James Chapel; services Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Clarence "Foot" Cortez Sr. and Velma Molaison Cortez; one son, David Fritz Cortez; one daughter, Adrienne Elizabeth Cortez; two brothers, Clarence "Foot Jr." Cortez Jr. and Troy Cortez; and two sisters, Lorrie Rink and Tessie Cortez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jason Lee Delger

• age 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his father and stepmother, Carey Wayne Delger and Susan Delger of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Brenda Fletcher Naquin and Daniel Naquin of Picayune, Miss.; one sister, Jessica Delger of Picayune; and his grandparents, Willie Marion Fletcher of Covington, Betty Jane Fletcher of Covington and Lenore Shepherd of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparent, Lucien Lee Delger
• an apprentice mate with Delta Towing
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Modicut Hennigan

• age 81, a native and resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home; funeral services today at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with burial in Cooper Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brenda Jeans of Merryville; one son, Keven Hennigan and wife, Donna, of Port Allen; two brothers, Donald Modicut and Marion Modicut, both of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Hennigan; one brother, Joe Modicut; four sisters, Effie Unbehagen, Mary Giammerse, Theresa Gueho and Sara Nola
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Victoria ‘Vickie’ Bergeron Koontz

• age 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:13 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Memmonite Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dayne Koontz; three stepsons, Matt, Dale and Brian Koontz; one daughter, Tammy Foster; one brother, Henry "Bozo" Bergeron Jr.; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Bergeron Sr. and Verna Comardelle Hartsell; and one son, Stanley J. Foster Jr.
• member of Willowdale Ladies Golf Association
• Falgout Funeral Home

Harris Joseph ‘Man’ Martin

• age 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Karel Roddy and husband, Remy, of Houma; two brothers, Thaddeus Martin of Houma and Percy Martin of Montegut; one sister, Beulah Griffin of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Paula Smith and husband, John, of Houma, and Leah Hornsby and husband, John, of Prairieville; and five great-grandchildren, Victoria and Maria Smith, Hannah, Madelina and Luke Hornsby
• preceded in death by his wife, Maybelle Price Martin; his parents, Eddie Martin and Julia Lapeyrouse Martin; three brothers, Julius Martin, Lucius Martin and Alvin Martin; and two sisters, Sylvia Authement and Pearl Boudreaux
• boat owner and captain and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the Council on Aging of Chauvin for 25 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clay John Prejean

• age 92, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2
• survived by one brother, John Prejean; one sister, Velma "Larry" Dill; three grandchildren, Lucius Dufrene and wife, Crystal, Nyla Prestenbach and husband, Kevin, and Nedra Dufrene; seven great-grandchildren, Jenny Callais and husband, Eric, Kevin Jr. and Eva Prestenbach, Lindsey "Nunu" and Katelyn Dufrene and Nickey and Brandon Porrier; and one great-great-grandchild, Bastian Callais
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Marie LeBouef Prejean; his parents, Ferdinand and Odile Breaux Prejean; one daughter, Jean Dufrene; and three brothers, Leonie "Tickie", Ivy and Ferdinand Prejean Jr.
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Antoinette Ada Aucoin Rodrigue

• age 35, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 16, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her fiance, Jeremiah Redmond; her parents, Steve Aucoin Sr. and Geraldine Aucoin; one son, Todd Aucoin; one daughter, Brittney Rodrigue; one brother, Steve Aucoin Jr.; one sister, Desireé Aucoin; one niece, Corin Toups; and her godchild, Byron Breaux Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elnora ‘El’ Williams

• age 78, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans and Donaldsonville following Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Elvira Robertson, Beverly Nelson and Margaret Brown; five sons, Oscar Crandle Sr., Leonard, Clarence Jr., Harry and Roland Williams Sr.; two sisters, Ceola Barnes and Victoria Martin; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Williams Sr.; her parents, Victoria and Willie Crandle Sr.; one sister, Genevieve Hudson; and three brothers, Harry, Eddie and Willie Crandle Jr.
• Williams and Southall of Napoleonville

 

April 20, 2007

Lillie Mae Banks

• age 80, a native of Freeport, Texas, and resident of Gonzales and long-time resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Logan Banks; two daughters, Lillette Aptaker and Denella Freet; one brother, Richard Vallot; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace L. Banks Sr.; her parents, Osey and Beulah Vallot; one daughter, Celia Steger; and two brothers, James Osey Vallot and Victor Vallot
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Azora Marie Portier Bergeron

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray, and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Portier of Galliano; three sisters, Aldoris Portier, Odile P. Pellerin of Houma, and Laura Mae Portier of Zachary; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; two brothers, Johnny Portier and Harold Portier; and one sister, Anna P. Carrere
• retired bus driver for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens for 22 years; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marjorie Hebert Chatagnier

• age 88, a native of Orange, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Barbara Naquin and husband, O’neil, Brenda Blanchard and husband, Jerry, and Slyvia Tastet and husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Chatagnier Sr. and wife, Mary; one former daughter-in-law, Alice Lemaire; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hampton Chatagnier; her companion, Alvin Foret; her parents, Moise Hebert and Velma Poche Hebert; one daughter, Patricia Chatagnier; one brother, Garland Hebert; one sister, Delores Carroll; and four grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Adam Hebert

• age 79, a native of Larose and resident of Kentwood, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Gertrude Rodrigue Hebert; one son, Keith Hebert; one foster son, Bobby Creel; three daughters, Charlene Hebert, Phyllis Hebert, Elizabeth Hebert Morrow and husband, Scott; one foster daughter, Tammy Crowder and husband, Robert; one sister, Elsie Brassette; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Bates, Justin Hebert and Christopher Hebert, Scott James, Dawn Marie Morrow, Adam Morrow, Joseph, Blaine and Dustin Crowder and Tiffany Creel; and two great-grandchildren, Haley and Tyler Bates
• preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Lorentine Hebert; five brothers, Clarence, Herbert, Lawrence, Claude and Norman Hebert; and two sisters, Virgis Naquin and Ethel Arabie
• member of Assembly of God Church in Raceland
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Leola Pollet Hymel

• age 77, a native of Paulina and resident of Vacherie, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 51 years, Maurice Hymel Jr.; one son, John Hymel; one daughter, Carol Hymel and husband, Kynan; three grandchildren, Ashley, Aimee and Austin Webre; one sister, Shirley Pollet Vicknair and husband, LeRoy; and two sisters-in-law, Eve and Jean Pollet
• preceded in death by her parents, Guyton and Linda St. Pierre Pollet; and two brothers, Guy Pollet and Lester Pollet
• Ourso Funeral Home

Calvin Livas

• age 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Livas Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clara "Classy" Livas; two sons, Trumaine J. Livas and Mitchell Harris; one foster son, Julius Johnson; three brothers, James L. Livas of Algiers; George C. Livas of New Orleans; and Alvin Livas, and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George C. Livas and Susie Redmond Livas
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; retired truck driver for Roadway Express Freight Line
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Ruth Brown Livas

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Joseph Livas Jr. and wife, Martha, James Livas, Larry Livas and wife, Linda, and Terrance Livas and wife, Faye; one daughter, JoAnn Ellis and husband, Leroy; two brothers, James Brown Jr. and Isaac Brown Sr.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Livas Sr.; her parents Alma P. Brown and the Rev. James Brown Sr.; one daughter, Lorraine Livas Johnson; two brothers, Joseph Brown and Junius Brown; one sister, Rebecca Brown; and her grandparents, Joseph Brown and Elmer Brown
• member of New Magnolia Baptist Church and served on the Steward Board
• Community Funeral Home

LeRoss Nixon

• age 52, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Louella Holly of Raceland; four brothers, Chester Nixon Jr., Cassius Nixon, Dernell Nixon and Clark Nixon, all of Houma; three sisters, Lisa Scruggs and husband, Gayland, of Texas, Penny Williams and husband, Lester, of Houma and Doretha Blink of California
• preceded in death by his father, Washington Holly; and his stepfather, Chester Nixon Sr.
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Darriona Patterson

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 13, 2007
• graveside service Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Renaida Brown and Darrell Patterson of Raceland; one sister, Destiny Brown of Raceland; her grandparents, Katerana Sanders, Renaldo Sanders, Clarence Davis and Sharon Davis; and her great-grandparents, Evelena Short, Henry Bickham, Lucille Mayo, Thomas Mayo and Maude Jones
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Cynthia Patterson; and her great-grandparents, Ophelia Patterson, Fannie Mae Davis and Howard Jones Sr.
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Arnolia Stoves Porter

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion and care keeper, Curven Castle Jr.; six nephews, Noble Patterson Jr., Charles Barabin Jr., Ron Barabin, Nathaniel Patterson, Sean Patterson and Brian Bass; four nieces, Dr. Glenda Patterson, Mary Louisie Patterson, Jean Carol Barabin and Tiffany Bass Howard; and one sister, Alzena Stoves Barabin
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Stoves; two brothers, Benjamin Stoves and Larry Stoves; four sisters, Ann Thompson, Earline Patterson, Iona Barnes and Jacquelyn Bass; and her grandparents, Jimmie and Lillie Sims and Charlie and Suzanne Stoves
• Baptist and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church; retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish schools for 33 years; enjoyed bowling and cooking
• Community Funeral Home

Olive Marie Larousse Rome

• age 87, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 6:56 a.m. Thursday April 19, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Margie Loupe, Jane Brown and husband, Ed, Linda Fay Landry and husband, Charles, and Gail Vidrine and husband, Charlie; one brother, Edne Larousse; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Exso Augusta Rome; one son, Jerral Joseph Rome; one son-in-law, Michael Loupe; two brothers, Felix and Desire’ Larousse; three sisters, Uranie Martinez, Elise Nicholas, and Elmira Adams; one grandson, Mickey Landry; and one great-granddaughter, Traci Duplantis
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ruth Eileen Taylor

• age 81, a native and resident of Slidell, died Wednesday, April 17, 2007
• visitation and services Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma
• survived by one niece, Joellen Bruney; one nephew, Donnie Feather and wife, Beverly; one sister-in-law, Mary Jane Feather; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Angus Taylor; her parents, Frank and Cora Mitchell; one son, Jerry King; three brothers, Herman Mitchell, Meade Feather and Donald Feather; and one sister, Mary Prestenback
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

April 21, 2007

Janet Louise Loupe Albert

• age 81, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:54 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Dale Ralph Albert Jr., Keith Alexander Albert, Wade Joseph Albert, Todd James Albert and Lynn Theogene Albert; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dale Ralph Albert Sr.; her parents, Alexander James Loupe Sr. and Eunice Bergeron Loupe; and one brother, Alexander James Loupe Jr.
• Nicholls State University house mom for 25 years and a member of the Catholic Daughters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Terry Paul ‘Cuz’ ‘Weasel’ Aucoin

• age 55, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Joseph Co-Catholic Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 35 years, Merlyn Ann Toups Aucoin; his father, Clarence P. "Mr. Beautiful" Aucoin; two sons, Travis Paul Aucoin and Jeff Robert Aucoin; one brother, Daniel J. Frickie; and one sister, Wanda "Mitzi" Duet
• preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Rita Perere Aucoin
• 1971 graduate of Thibodaux High School and was employed by the Assumption Parish Waterworks District as a superintendent for 31 years; served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tattnall (DDG19), USS Robert A Owens (DD865) and the USS C.R. Ware (DD865), where he worked as a ship serviceman, cut hair and ran the ship store; traveled to 26 countries, and he worked at the Rinky Dink through high school
• an avid deer hunter and a fisherman; enjoyed going to casinos
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rosalie W. Bass

• age 74, a native of Houma and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, April 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Henry Bass Jr. and wife, Katherine, Alexander Bass and Charlie Bass and wife, Linda; two daughters, Ione Bass Dillard and Deborah Ann Bass Jones and husband, Michael Jones Sr.; one brother, Northern Nixon; three sisters, Rosemary Nixon, Vivian Nixon and Ruth Miller; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her mother, Hortance Stewart Whittaker Nixon; her father Henry Whittaker; her stepfather, the Rev. Cleveland Nixon; one daugher, Janice Bass Williams; three sisters, Gladys Nixon, Ruby W. Wolfe and Margarite N. Sims; and one brother Lloyd Nixon
• Baptist and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess
• Community Funeral Home

Cleon E. ‘Trey’ Bridges III

• age 35, a native of Houma and a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, E.J. Bridges Jr.; and his stepfather and mother, Vinton Crosby and Gayle Crosby; one brother, Corey J. Bridges; one stepbrother, Kurt Crosby and wife, Susan; one stepsister, Paddy Crosby; one nephew, Caine Bridges; and two nieces, MacKenzie and Abby Bridges
• preceded in death by his grandparents, C.E. Bridges, Nellie Bridges, Noel Bergeron and Myrtle Bergeron; and one aunt, Betty Foret
• Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; a Mason, and his hobbies included dancing and enjoying life
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Howard ‘Blue Moon’ Cortez

• age 74, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nazie Cortez; three sons, Alan Cortez, Murphy Cortez and Kelly Cortez; two daughters, Karen Bellanger and Laura Granier; two sisters, Vida Martinez and Marian Granier; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Laura Cortez; one sister, Earline Cortez; and two grandchildren, Megan Granier and Ann Bellanger
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Katina Lyn Griffin

• age 34, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, died Thursday, April 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Community Funeral Home; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her father, Russell Griffin Sr.; two brothers, Russell Griffin Jr. and Shannon Griffin; and four sisters, Connie Winslow, Pamela G. Mitchell, Stephanie Brown and Wendy Griffin
• preceded in death by her mother, Ida Jones Griffin; and her grandparents Alex Griffin, Leola Griffin Hymes and Evelyn Cooks Jones
• Community Funeral Home

Arnold J. Matherne Jr.

• age 63, a native of Raceland, a former resident of New Orleans for 25 years, and a resident of Slidell, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol C. Matherne; his mother, Corinne R. Matherne; his mother-in-law Marie Folse Crotwell; one son, Kenneth Ray Matherne and wife, Danielle C. Matherne; two daughters, Cynthia P. Gadonneix and husband, Chris R. Gadonneix, and Lisa M. Duffy and husband, Thomas J. Duffy; one sister, Jean M. Folse; several nieces and nephews; and four grandchildren, Eric Gadonneix, Melinda Duffy, David Gadonneix and Tyler J. Matherne
• preceded in death by his father, Arnold J. Matherne Sr.; and his father-in-law, Ray Crotwell
• member of the International Association of Firefighters
• Falgout Funeral Home

Louis Joseph Mire

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Dupuy Mire; two half-brothers, Carroll and Richard Mire; two half-sisters, Joyce Mire Daigle and Barbara Mire Andras
• preceded in death by his parents, Royal Mire and Lillia Lorio Mire

Arthur ‘Sugarbear’ Sanford

• age 36, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 16, 2007
• funeral service Monday at Siracusa Recreation Center in Morgan City; his remains were cremated
• survived by his mother, Treasure Ann Singleton and his stepfather, Roderick Singleton, both of Morgan City; his father, Walter Franklin of New Orleans; one son, Deamon Bolt of Thibodaux; one daughter, Elania Baytop of Jeanerette; five brothers, Lashawn Franklin of New Iberia, Eric Dwayne Hunt of Atlanta, Mark Anthony Griffin of Lake Charles, Larry Sanford of Berwick and Roderick Singleton Jr. of Arlington, Wash.; and two sisters, Cachet Banks O’Gwin of Bayou Vista and Kimberly Renee Griffin of Lake Charles
• preceded in death by his grandparents
• Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City

Elton Vincent ‘Coon’ Savoie

• age 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Larose, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lois Gremillion Savoie; three sons, Bobby, Louis Savoie and Daryal Savoie; two daughters, Gladys Witzel and Mona Sue Waguespack; three sisters, Verna Mae Pellegrin, Emma Lee Boudreaux and Carol Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Morris Douglas Savoie and Emily Picou Savoie; one brother, Ira Savoie; and one sister, Meloria Charpentier
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

April 22, 2007

Azora Marie Portier Bergeron

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Portier of Galliano; three sisters, Aldoris Portier, Odile P. Pellerin of Houma and Laura Mae Portier of Zachary; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; two brothers, Johnny Portier and Harold Portier; and one sister, Anna P. Carrere
• retired bus driver for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens after 22 years; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland Anthony Boudreaux

• age 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 5:36 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Catherine Ayo Boudreaux; two sons, Barry James Boudreaux and Art David Boudreaux; one daughter, Monique Nicole Boudreaux; one sister, Shirley Boudreaux; three grandchildren, Melissa Boudreaux Naquin, Haley Boudreaux Montez and Michael Braud Boudreaux; and two great-grandchildren, Adeline Jane Naquin and Alyse Michelle Naquin
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilman Theopile Boudreaux and Antoinette Marie Dantin Boudreaux; and two sons, Michael Terry Boudreaux and Guy Matthew Boudreaux
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a U.S. Army veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano

Richard Henry Brunies Jr.

• age 81, a native of Bucktown and a resident of Grand Isle, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• services Tuesday
• survived by his wife, Vernice Vizier Brunies; one son, Gary W. Brunies and wife Theresa; one brother, Melvin "Windy" Brunies; numerous nieces and nephews, William Kirsch and Gladys Kirsch, Warren Brunies Sr. and Margie Brunies, Pierre Cazalot and Laura Cazalot, Ferdinand and Marianne Dimm and Leo "Red" Brunies; one grandson and namesake, Richard Brunies; two granddaughters, Nikki Brunies and Dana Bernier; and one great-granddaugher, Madison
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard H. Brunies Sr. and Laura DuQuecron
• Catholic and a parishioner of Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; decorated veteran of World War II serving as staff sergeant in the 25th infantry; councilman for the town of Grand Isle during the 1970s; very caring man who enjoyed helping and pleasing friends and family; retired from Exxon after 30 years
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

James Joseph Buquet Jr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:47 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 46 years, Glenny Lee Castagnos Buquet of Houma; one son, J.J. Buquet III and wife, Sinclair Mercer Buquet, of Houma; two daughters, Andree Buquet Casey and husband, Carleton, of Houma, and Michelle Buquet Golding and husband, Staunton Golding, of Denver, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Carleton Casey Jr., John Casey, Alexandra Casey, James Buquet IV, Mary Mercer Buquet, Ellie Golding, Maggie Golding, Hank Golding and Sarah Grace Golding
• preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Buquet Sr. and Diana Daigle Buquet; one brother, John Buquet; and one sister, Edna Buquet Prejean
• owner and CEO of Buquet Distributing Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; attended Bayou Cane Elementary School, Terrebonne High School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University; while at LSU, he served as manager of the football and baseball teams, and he was a member of the L-Club; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Argentine Chaisson Guidry

• age 101, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Ruth Landry of Houma and Yvette Boudreaux and husband, Milton Boudreaux Jr.; one son-in-law, Malcolm Poiencot of Houma; one sister, Lela C. Sigur and husband, Carroll, of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Barry Landry and wife, Karen, Debbie Galbreath, Karla Basco, Kelly Landry and wife, Celeste, Dina Landry, Greg Landry and wife, Carissa, Keith Poiencot and wife, Sherilyn, Beth McElroy and husband, Burt, Donna Blanchard and husband, Robert, Brian Poiencot and wife, Nettie, Andy Poiencot and wife, Dana, Rhonda LeBeouf and husband, Bryan, and Milton Boudreaux III; 23 great-granchildren; six step-great-granchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Guidry; her parents, Dovie Chaisson and Rebecca Bergeron Chaisson; one son-in-law, Felix "Bert" Landry; five brothers, Johnny Chaisson, Sterling Chaisson, Leslie Chaisson, Anthony Chaisson and Edwin Chaisson; and two sisters, Rena Blanchard and Lois Chaisson
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Josephine Babin Ledet

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:59 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 59 years, Nicholas A. Ledet of Houma; two sons, Dale Ledet and wife, Cindy, of Luling and Mark Ledet and wife, Mary, of Houma; four daughters, Judith Chauvin of Luling, Connie Laster and husband, Bobby, of Destrehan, Mary Fanguy and Donna Ledet of Houma; two brothers, Phillip Babin of Metairie and Milton Babin and wife Pat of Houma; one sister, Marion Babin (Sister Mary Austin) of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, Christopher Chauvin, Lindy Bourgeois and husband Loyd, Jamie Laird and husband Ryan, Erica Sanders and husband, Joshua, Zachary Laster, Phillip Ledet, Emily Fanguy and Adam Ledet; four great-grandchildren, Preston, Ella, Luke and Sophie
• preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edna Chaisson Babin; three brothers, Harry Babin, Nolan Babin and Edward Babin; two sisters, Mildred Hebert and Eva Babin; and two son-in-laws, Danny Chauvin and Steve Fanguy
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Ira ‘Bill’ Nutter

• age 58, a native of Fort Bragg, NC, and a resident of Houma, died at 8:05 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; funeral services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Elvire Creel Nutter; two sons, Robert Nutter and wife, Kandy, and Ben J. Nutter and companion, John A. Parsons; two brothers-in-law, Hardie Creel and wife, Phyllis, and Kevin Creel and wife, Lianna; and one sister, Evelyn Jane Slater and husband, Alton
• preceded in death by her parents, James Nutter Jr. and Martha Armstrong Nutter; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ernest Joseph Pellegrin

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mona Carlos Pellegrin; one son, Timmy Pellegrin and wife, Heidi; one daughter, Julie Blanchard and husband, Greg; four brothers, Donald Pellegrin, Robert "Bob" Pellegrin, Murphy Pellegrin Jr. and Merlin Pellegrin; two sisters, Lois Charpentier and Joyce Dietrich; and four grandchildren, Ross Pellegrin, Elizabeth Pellegrin, Griffin Blanchard and Jackson Blanchard
• preceded in death by his parents, Murphy Pellegrin and Clothilde Blanchard Pellegrin; one infant daughter; and one sister, Mary Ann Babin
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a member of the military
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elton Vincent ‘Coon’ Savoie

• age 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Larose, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• visitation to midnight Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lois Gremillion Savoie; three sons, Bobby, Louis Savoie and Daryal Savoie; two daughters, Gladys Witzel and Mona Sue Waguespack; three sisters, Verna Mae Pellegrin, Emma Lee Boudreaux and Carol Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Morris Douglas Savoie and Emily Picou Savoie; one brother, Ira Savoie; and one sister, Meloria Charpentier
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

April 23, 2007

Azora Marie Portier Bergeron

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• mass today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Portier of Galliano; three sisters, Aldoris Portier, Odile P. Pellerin of Houma and Laura Mae Portier of Zachary; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; two brothers, Johnny Portier and Harold Portier; and one sister, Anna P. Carrere
• bus driver for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens for 22 years before retiring; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard Henry Brunies Jr.

• age 81, a native of Bucktown and a resident of Grand Isle for the past 60 years, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Vernice Vizier Brunies; his devoted and only son, Gary W. Brunies; her daughter-in-law, Theresa; his adored grandson and namesake, Richard Brunies; two adopted granddaughters, Nikki Brunies and Dana Bernier; one great-granddaughter, Madison; one brother, Melvin "Windy" Brunies; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Laura DuQuecron and Richard H. Brunies Sr.; his sisters and brothers-in-law, William and Glayds Kirsche, Warren Sr. and Margie Brunies, Pierre and Laura Cazalot, Ferdinand and Marianne Dimm and Leo "Red" Brunies
• decorated veteran of World War II serving as staff sergeant in the 25th infantry; councilman for the town of Grand Isle during the 1970s; retired from Exxon after 30 years of service; parishioner of Lady of the Isle Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

James Joseph Buquet Jr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:47 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 46 years, Glenny Lee Castagnos Buquet of Houma; one son, J.J. Buquet III and wife, Sinclair Mercer Buquet, of Houma; two daughters, Andree Buquet Casey and husband, Carleton, of Houma and Michelle Buquet Golding and husband, Staunton Golding, of Denver; nine grandchildren, Carleton Casey Jr., John Casey, Alexandra Casey, James Buquet IV, Mary Mercer Buquet, Ellie Golding, Maggie Golding, Hank Golding and Sarah Grace Golding
• preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Buquet Sr. and Diana Daigle Buquet; one brother, John Buquet; and one sister, Edna Buquet Prejean
• owner and CEO of Buquet Distributing Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; attended Bayou Cane Elementary School, Terrebonne High School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. While at LSU, he served as manager of the football and baseball teams, and he was a member of the L-Club; served as president of LA Terre Broadcasting Corp. (KTIB-AM, KHOM-FM), Funderburk Insurance Agency and Buquet Realty Co.
• also served as chairman of the board of First National Bank and Coastal Commerce Bank of Houma, a local bank he helped organize and later served as chairman emeritus; served as chairman of the board for the Beer Industry League of Louisiana, the Louisiana Beer Wholesalers Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association Services Committee; civically, he served as president of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, commander of the American Legion, president of the Houma Rotary Club, charter president of Terrebonne Arts, Inc., first vice president of the YMCA, president of the Nicholls Century Club, president of the Charles H. Shedd School for Dyslexia, president of the Vandebilt School Board and chairman of Vandebilt Autumn Festival; also served on the board of directors of CABLE, the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education and the Nicholls State University School of Business Advisory Board
• served as fund-raising chairman for the Vandebilt Capital Campaign, the St. Francis de Sales school air-conditioning drive, the church roof drive and the renovation of the Youth Center; fund-raising chairman of the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education endowment campaign, the chairman of the parish’s Canister Drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
• received the Life Time Achievement Award for community service from the National Beer Wholesalers Association; also given the Harvey Peltier Award and the Corporate Mark of Honor Award from Nicholls State University; honored as Terrebonne’s "Most Useful Citizen of the Year" and was the only non-Thibodaux resident selected to be grand marshal of the Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair this month, the Bayouland YMCA honored Buquet by renaming the facility the James J. Buquet Bayouland YMCA
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Argentine Chaisson Guidry

• age 101, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• mass today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Ruth Landry of Houma and Yvette Boudreaux and husband, Milton Boudreaux Jr.; one son-in-law, Malcolm Poiencot of Houma; one sister, Lela C. Sigur and husband, Carroll, of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Barry Landry and wife, Karen, Debbie Galbreath, Karla Basco, Kelly Landry and wife, Celeste, Dina Landry, Greg Landry and wife, Carissa, Keith Poiencot and wife, Sherilyn, Beth McElroy and husband, Burt, Donna Blanchard and husband, Robert, Brian Poiencot and wife, Nettie, Andy Poiencot and wife, Dana, Rhonda LeBeouf and husband, Bryan, and Milton Boudreaux III; 23 great-granchildren; six step-great-granchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Guidry; one daughter, Dolly Poiencot; her parents, Dovie Chaisson and Rebecca Bergeron Chaisson; one son-in-law, Felix "Bert" Landry; five brothers, Johnny Chaisson, Sterling Chaisson, Leslie Chaisson, Anthony Chaisson and Edwin Chaisson; and two sisters, Rena Blanchard and Lois Chaisson
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ernest Joseph Navarre

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Isabelle Eve Dupre Navarre; one son Ernest "E.J." Navarre Jr. and wife, Tammy; three daughters, Brenda N. Trosclair of Gray, Mona Faye N. Fanguy of Bayou Blue and Jeanie N. Songe of Houma; three sisters, Margie Boudreaux and Virginia Hebert of Bayou Blue and Audrey Devalcourt of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcellin and Jennie Bergeron Navarre; one daughter, Melissa Kaye Navarre; and two brothers, Norris and Horace Navarre
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Kyndal Lee Verdin

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died in a motorcycle crash at 11:46 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Careese Verret Verdin of Houma; one daughter, Kyndalyn Lyne Verdin of Houma; his parents, Bobby and Susie Verdin Slaughter of Bayou Dularge; two brothers, Brandon Slaughter of Houma and Brian Slaughter of Marshall County, Ala.; three sisters, Kami Slaughter and companion, Michael Mears, of Baton Rouge, Keyna Slaughter of Houma and Melanie Slaughter of Marshall County; and his grandparents, Bill and Alice Slaughter of Kingsport, Tenn.
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Eva and John Verdin
• a tug-boat captain with Esketein Marine Services; member of the Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire department and an avid motorcycle rider
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

April 24, 2007

Clothilde Mire Adams

• age 98, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:48 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, Paul Ruben Adams and Karl Adams Sr.; one daughter, Sylvia Falcon; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by her husband, O’Neil Adams; her parents, Dennis Mire and Eugenie LeRay Mire; one daughter, Ruth Bertha Adams; eight brothers, Abdon, Jerome, Andrew, Emile, Claude, Francis, Paul and Russell; and four sisters, Mary Gaiennie, Linda Adams, Viola Adams and Anna Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lillian A. Chiasson

• native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, A.J. and Junius Chiasson; three daughters, LouAnn Benoit, Betty Chiasson and Lori Liner; one brother, Wilton Vicknair; four sisters, Mildred Ford, Hazel Chiasson, Rose Guidry and Anna Mae Naquin; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Agney J. Chiasson; her parents, Wilson Vicknair and Zulmae Duet Vicknair; one son, Tommy Chiasson; one brother, Lester Vicknair; and one sister, Vivian Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Anne Blackwell Farrell

• age 86, a native of Atlanta and resident of Marietta, Ga., died April 21, 2007
• graveside service Thursday at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2 on West Main Street; formerly of Houma
• survived by three sons, John Farrell, Terry Farrell and Robert Farrell; one daughter, Nancy Rikard; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• graduate of the University of Alabama and worked for the Fulton County (Georgia) Department of Public Welfare; also served in the SPARS, the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Reserve during World War II; after the war, she attended Tulane University’s graduate school of social work
• member of the Lions and Lioness Club in Houma and active in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts; also worked as a social worker for Catholic Charities in Houma for more than 17 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hazel Marie Boudreaux LeCompte

• age 94, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died Monday, at 2:50 a.m. April 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her companion Al Cowan; three sons, Nolan LeCompte Jr., Thomas LeCompte of Houma and Daniel P. LeCompte and wife, Patti, of Richmond, Va.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan P. LeCompte Sr.; her parents, Cleveland Boudreaux and Euphemia Champagne Boudreaux; and two brothers, Harold Anthony Boudreaux and Percy J. Boudreaux
• retired sales clerk who worked for A&M J.C. Dupont Department Store; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Blanche Falgout Maronge

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 6:47 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• memorial service at a later date for family and friends
• survived by her husband, Bobbie "Joe" Maronge; two sons, Billy Maronge and Bobby Maronge and wife, Edmee; seven brothers, Roy, Sheryl, Jerry, Calvin, Alvin Ronald and Roger Falgout; five sisters, Anna Lee Thomasee, Phyllis Leonard, Joyce Falgout, Carla LeBouef and Linda Jackson; and two grandchildren, Kip and Justine Maronge
• preceded in death by her parents, Eustis and Della Pitre Falgout; two brothers, Larry and Ray Falgout; and one sister, Tina Falgout
• Samart Funeral Home

Kyndal Lee Verdin

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died in a motorcycle crash at 11:46 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Careese Verret Verdin of Houma; one daughter, Kyndalyn Lyne Verdin of Houma; his parents, Bobby and Susie Verdin Slaughter of Bayou Dularge; two brothers, Brandon Slaughter of Houma and Brian Slaughter of Marshall County, Ala.; three sisters, Kami Slaughter and companion, Michael Mears, of Baton Rouge, Keyna Slaughter of Houma and Melanie Slaughter of Marshall County; and his grandparents, Bill and Alice Slaughter of Kingsport, Tenn.
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Eva and John Verdin
• tug-boat captain with Esketein Marine Services; member of the Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire department and an avid motorcycle rider
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ernest Junior ‘Mannie’ Williams

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelma Fitch Williams of Houma; three sons, Ernest Williams and wife, Angela, Travis Williams and wife, Shanta’, and Todd Williams and wife, Krystle, of Houma; two daughters, Tammy Morgan and companion, Stuart Martin, and Liz Sanderford and husband, Danny, of Houma; one brother, Jessie Williams of Houma; two sisters, Delores Hotard of Houma and Laura Mae VanSomern of Slidell; and five grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Sanderford, Taylor Renee Sanderford, Nygel Adam Williams, Madison Nicole Williams and Landen Travis Williams
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Anthony Williams and Aleah Gregoire Williams; and two brothers, Frank Williams and Wilton Williams
• retired welder with SMATCO for 24 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

April 25, 2007

Terry Paul ‘Cuz’ ‘Weasel’ Aucoin

• age 55, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• funeral services Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 35 years, Merlyn Ann Toups Aucoin; his father, Clarence P. "Mr. Beautiful" Aucoin; two sons, Travis Paul Aucoin and Jeff Robert Aucoin; one brother, Daniel J. Frickie; and one sister, Wanda "Mitzi" Duet
• preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Rita Perere Aucoin
• a 1971 graduate of Thibodaux High School and was employed by the Assumption Parish Waterworks District as a superintendent for 31 years; served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tattnall (DDG19), USS Robert A Owens (DD865) and the USS C.R. Ware (DD865), where he worked as a ship serviceman, cut hair and ran the ship store; traveled to 26 countries, and he worked at the Rinky Dink through high school; an avid deer hunter and a fisherman; enjoyed going to casinos
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bert Joseph Chauvin Jr.

• age 58, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:18 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Tanya Billgren Chauvin of Gray; his parents, Bert Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Alice Worden Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Bert Jameson Chauvin and wife, Jennifer, and Joshua Ryan Chauvin of Baton Rouge; two brothers, John Louis Chauvin and James Patrick Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Angela C. Cicero of Houma; and two grandchildren, Kaylin Elise Chauvin and Reid Jameson Chauvin
• preceded in death by his grandparents, N.C. and Alice Aitkens Worden, and Louis J. and Mable Engeron Chauvin
• self-employed machinist with Totco Machine and a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; member of the Krewe of Houmas
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Brewster Ellis Sr.

• age 83, a native of Attleboro, Mass., and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Bob Ellis and wife, Mary, of Arlington, Texas, and John B. Ellis Jr. and wife, Corine, of Bayou Black; one daughter, Lauren E. Naquin and husband, Jody, of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Butcher Ellis; his parents, Robert Russell Ellis and Bertha Seymour Ellis; and one brother, Warren Ellis
• self-employed of Ellis and Smitty Auto Repairs and a member of the Masonic Unity Lodge No. 267; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thelma Granier Falgoust

• age 86, a native of Bayou Bouef and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald J. Falgoust of Vacherie and Rodney C. Falgoust and wife, Kathleen, of New Orleans; one daughter, Fay F. Schexnayder and husband, Jerry, of Vacherie; two brothers, Norman and Leodora Granier of Bayou Bouef; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Falgoust; her parents, Theodore Granier Sr. and Louise Cortez Granier; one son, Roy Falgoust; one brother, Theodore Granier Jr.; and one sister, Marie G. Parsons
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Christopher Russell Griffin

• age 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his wife, Roxanne Naquin Griffin; his parents, Russell Griffin and Alice Alvis Griffin; one son, Christian Christopher Griffin; two daughters, Alyshia Marie Griffin and Destiny Reneé Griffin; and brothers, Kenneth Murray, Kerry Carter and other brothers and sisters
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lena Politz Meyer Hernandez

• age 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• funeral services Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Lee Meyer and wife, Sugar, Dutch Meyer and wife, Betty Lou, Glenn Meyer and wife, Linda, Lon Meyer and wife, Emily, and Earl Hernandez and wife, Maria; 10 grandchildren, Ricky, Tommy, Barbara, Jennifer, Jacob, Christopher, Judd and Katie Meyer, Brett and Garbrielle Hernandez; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Politz Triche and Rosemary Politz and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by two infant daughters, Tina and Barbara Hernandez; one grandson, Ben Meyer; four sisters, Odette Barras, Rita Chauvin, Josie Maraist and Gloria Talbot; and two brothers, Sam and Henry Politz
• devout Catholic and served her church throughout her life; a U.S. Army veteran
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mildred O. Landry

• age 88, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday April 19, 2007
• no visitation or services
• survived by two daughters, Jackie Rodrigue and husband, Ronald, and Barbara Landry; one daughter-in-law, Betty Landry; two sons, Douglas Landry and wife, Marion, and Michael Landry and wife, Jana; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Landry; one son, Larry Landry; her parents, Therence and Clotilde R. Oubre; four brothers, Calvin, Ernest, Clamce and Lawrence Oubre; and three sisters, Celie Chenier, Gladys Becnel and Delores Ockmond
• body was donated to science

Elise C. Larousse

• age 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007
• donated her body to LSU/Tulane Medical Center
• survived by one brother, Wilbur Larousse; two nieces, Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique; two grand-nephews and two grand-nieces; one great-grand-niece and two great-grand-nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah P. Larousse; one sister, Marie Larousse; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Larousse; and one nephew, Randolph Larousse
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael ‘Mike’ LeBlanc Sr.

• age 53, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• visitation to service time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Billie Sue Ratcliff LeBlanc; his mother, Rita Deroche LeBlanc; three sons, Michael LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Nikki, Joshua LeBlanc and Jeremy LeBlanc; two daughters, Nicole Chaisson and husband, Nicholas, and Dayla Buquet and husband, Greg; five brothers, Ernest LeBlanc, Robert LeBlanc and wife, Gail, Herman LeBlanc and wife, Tammy, Mason LeBlanc and wife, Donna, and James Duplantis and wife, Tanya; four sisters, Mable Benoit and husband, Leo, Rita Ann Hebert and husband, William, Patricia Hebert and husband, Howard, and Theresa Authement and husband, Travis; one sister-in-law, Sandra Breaux LeBlanc; seven grandchildren, Gennia Buquet, Hunter LeBlanc, Haili Rose LeBlanc, Shawn Buquet, Hayden Buquet, Kayli LeBlanc and Myka LeBlanc; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Wallace LeBlanc; his grandparents, Joseph and Edna DeRoche; and one brother, Daniel LeBlanc
• member of the Marine Corps League and a member of Toys for Tots
• Samart Funeral Home

Hazel Marie Boudreaux LeCompte

• age 94, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died Monday, at 2:50 a.m. April 23, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Nolan LeCompte Jr., Thomas LeCompte of Houma and Daniel P. LeCompte and wife, Patti, of Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren, Andre LeCompte, Danielle LeCompte and Angela LeCompte Mothe; and her special friend, Al Cowan
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan P. LeCompte Sr.; her parents, Cleveland Boudreaux and Euphemia Champagne Boudreaux; and two brothers, Harold Anthony Boudreaux and Percy J. Boudreaux
• retired sales clerk who worked for A&M J.C. Dupont Department Store; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Pearl Marie Guidry Porche

• age 85, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by two brothers, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry; her caregiver, Lona Lovell Smith; and numerous nieces and nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry Sr. and Olga Duplantis Guidry; six brothers, Rudolph "Peco" Guidry, Elward "Tutty" Guidry, Ralph Guidry, Sampson "Coo" Guidry, Lloyd "Pattot" Guidry and Raoul Guidry; and one sister, Lois Guidry Souther
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• donated her body to science

Alice Cenac Steinkampf

• age 96, a native of Houma and resident of Birmingham, Ala., died Tuesday, April 10, 2007
• visitation Friday 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 two sons, William Steinkampf Jr. of Amman, Jordan, and Michael Steinkampf of Birmingham; seven grandchildren, Audris Steinkampf Hancock of Houston, Gretchen Steinkampf Plotner of Boston, and Lisa, Michelle, Jessica, Amy and Christopher Steinkampf, all of Birmingham; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Hancock and Mason Plotner
• preceded in death by her husband, William Steinkampf; her parents, Paul and Clothilde Klingman Cenac; and two sisters, Delphine Cenac Matherne and Jeanne Cenac
• graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nursing Class of 1932; a dedicated nurse
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ernest Junior ‘Mannie’ Williams

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelma Fitch Williams of Houma; three sons, Ernest Williams and wife, Angela, Travis Williams and wife, Shanta’, and Todd Williams and wife, Krystle, of Houma; two daughters, Tammy Morgan and companion, Stuart Martin, and Liz Sanderford and husband, Danny, of Houma; one brother, Jessie Williams of Houma; two sisters, Delores Hotard of Houma and Laura Mae VanSomern of Slidell; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Anthony Williams and Aleah Gregoire Williams; and two brothers, Frank Williams and Wilton Williams
• retired welder with SMATCO for 24 years and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

April 26, 2007

Margaret ‘Mar Mae’ McIntire Authement

• age 85, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery
• survived by one son, Chris Authement of Gibson; four daughters, Joni Broussard of Gulfport, Miss., Carole Duval of Gibson, Fay Kurkjy of Lexington, Ky., and Anne Authement of Gibson; one sister, Marjorie McIntire Porche of Gibson; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Y. "J.Y." Authement; her parents, Daniel C. "Bud" McIntire and Clysse Tarleton McIntire; one daughter, Margaret "Sister" Rodrigue; one son-in-law, Steve Duval; three brothers, Carroll Daniel McIntire, John Tarleton McIntire and Klein McIntire; and one sister, Clysse McIntire Bourgeois
• retired postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service with 28 years of service and was a retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish School Board; parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bertha Blake

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 16, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Arthur Hale of Denver and Henry Bolden of Houma; one daughter, Buffie Bolden of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Heulan Blake; her parents, Ceola Elliot and Issac Newton; one brother, Herman Elliot; and her grandparents, Levolia Elliot, Elizabeth Williams and Bertha Newton
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Ursula Miller Carmichael

• age 84, a native of Verdunville, a former resident of Centerville and resident of Houma, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Franklin Cemetery
• survived by one son, Earl "Danny" Carmichael Jr. and wife, Perina, of Houma; one brother, Robert "Bob" Miller Jr. of Franklin; one sister, Grace Braud and husband, Talton, of Centerville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Carmichael Sr.; her parents, Robert E. Miller Sr. and Irma A. Cunningham Miller; two brothers, C.J. and Gerald Miller; and one sister Hilda Miller
• dedicated nurse and nursing instructor
• Ibert’s Mortuary of Franklin

Brett Michael Feet

• age 17, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• graveside services today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Gene Gilliland and Sandra Feet; and one sister, Cheyanne Feet
• preceded in death by one sister, Angel Feet
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Belles Guidry

• age 61, a native and resident of Chalmette until Hurricane Katrina, a former resident of Bayou Blue and resident of Moreauville, died after a lengthy illness, Sunday, April 22, 2007
• memorial service Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, John "Jay" Polit and Samuel Vasser and wife, Christine; five daughters, Charlene P. Authement and husband, Ashful, Angelle G. Foret and husband, Danny, Nancy A. Guidry and companion, Yolette Broom, Gerilynn G. Lopez and husband, Luis, and Juanita M. Guidry; three stepchildren, Roland Guidry, Virgil Guidry and Leona Gagneaux; her mother, Bina G. Belles; one brother, Wayne G. Belles and wife, Teresa; one sister, Carol B. Desselle and husband, Harry John; 13 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Yancy Paul Guidry; her father, Howard C. Belles; and one granddaughter, Kayla Gagneaux
• switch board operator for Chalmette Medical Center prior to her retirement

Gaylen ‘Leroy’ Hebert

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Dawn Leonard Hebert; one brother, Bennet Hebert; and two sisters, Bonnie Doucet and Marla Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond P. and Bethany Burleigh Hebert; and one brother, William "Thayne" Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Antoine Nolan Lodrigue

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Ricky Anthony Lodrigue Sr. of Oklahoma, Ronnie Antoine Lodrigue and Michael Joseph Lodrigue of Houma; one daughter, Cindy Linda Kubiak and husband, Victor, of Houma; one sister, Marie Irene Chaisson Lodrigue of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Evelyn Billiot Lodrigue; his parents, Eloi Mexican Lodrigue and Elizabeth Marie Billiot Lodrigue; one daughter, Deborah Lodrigue; three brothers, Junior, Ernest and Joseph Ivy Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson
• retired attendant with Main Conoco Station
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Robert Charles ‘Bob’ Moore

• age 72, a native of Rayville and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mulberry Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn Bourg Moore of Houma; four daughters, Sydney Toups and husband, Glenn, Katherine Prejean of Huntsville, Ala., Patricia Daigle and Sarah Daigle and husband, Tommy, of Lafayette; one sister, Carolyn Sanford of Rayville; one aunt, Juanita Johnson of Rayville; eight grandchildren, Brad Voclain, Brandon Prejean, Laura Prejean, Liz Daigle, Erin Daigle, Ethan Daigle, Jeanne Daigle and Chris Toups; and two great-grandchildren, Noah Blake and Brad Roland Voclain III
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Moore and Cassie Ross Moore
• retired co-owner/operator of Southland Rentals and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church; a Mason and a member of the Shriners
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Russell J. Pitre

• age 86, a resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two daughters, Sandra Mire and husband, Jacques, and Toni Ann Roger and husband, Joe; one stepson, Joe Pittman; four brothers, Joseph, Kermit, Milfred and Jessie Pitre; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Clark Pitre; his second wife, Margaret Hebert Pitre; his third wife, Mary Lucille Kelly; his parents, Lillian Zeringue Pitre and Wilfred Pitre; three brothers, Shelby, Andre Waldon and Royce Pitre; and one sister, Loubelle Bourgeois
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elizabeth Dupuis Simoneaux

• age 93, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Claude O. Simoneaux Sr.; one daughter, Rosa Jane Simoneaux Comeaux; six grandchildren, Edward Comeaux III, Glynn Comeaux, Craig Comeaux, Corey Comeaux, Claude Simoneaux Jr. and Michel Simoneaux; and eight great-grandchildren, Ben, Brooklyn, Dakota, Josh and Caroline Comeaux, Lane Simoneaux and Logan and Jaxson Simoneaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Simoneaux; her parents, Paul Dupuis and Sidonia Solar Dupuis; one brother, Joseph Dupuis; and two sisters, Marie D. Alleman and Phelonese D. Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

April 27, 2007

William N. ‘Bill’ Carter

• age 82, a native of Montvale, Va., and a longtime resident of New Iberia, died of diabetes with his wife and family by his side at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Beau Pre’ Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 58 years, Grace Carter; two daughters, Wanda Talbot and husband, David, of Thibodaux and Kathy Mannina and husband, Johnny, of New Iberia; one son, Jim Carter and wife, Barbara Balongue Carter of Villanova, Pa.; four grandchildren, Chad Talbot and wife, Celeste, Brandon Talbot and wife, Leslie, and Derek and Alyssa Mannina; four great-grandchildren, Cody, Caitlin, Hannah and Hunter Talbot; one sister, Virginia Bright of Roanoke, Va.; one brother, Dave Carter and wife, Betty, of Roanoke; one nephew; Doug Carter and his daughter, Tiffany; and one niece Barbara Thomas and husband, Wayne, and her family, K.W., John, Susan and Peter
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Annie Carter
• at 18 years of age he joined the U.S. Army and won numerous military honors including the Purple Heart while serving in the Army 3rd Infantry Division during World War II; at this time he saw action in Africa, Sicily, southern France, Austria and Germany; after the war in 1948, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in New Orleans where he met and married Grace Clement of Labadieville; last tour of duty was Vietnam before retiring from military service in 1967; upon retirement he owned and operated Carter’s IGA Foodliner on North Lewis Street in New Iberia where together with his wife, they built a successful business; in 1985 he finally retired from the grocery business, and he became a volunteer employee of Datterive Hospital and the VFW in New Iberia
• Pellerin Funeral Home

Adam P. Clement

• age 51, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:53 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Dunn Clement; one son, Lonnie J. Clement Jr.; one brother, Lonnie J. Clement Sr.; and five sisters, Verna C. Vedros, Maryann C. Boudreaux, Dorothy Clement, Rita C. Gros and Linda C. Cavalier
• preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Althea Boudreaux Clement; and one brother, Jesse J. Clement
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Nicholas ‘Doogie’ Delco

• age 14, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Nicole Delco and Dameon Bissant; and one sister, Cara S. Delco
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Carolyn M. Johnson and Earl L. Johnson
• Community Funeral Home

Gaylen ‘Leroy’ Hebert

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Dawn Leonard Hebert; one brother, Bennet Hebert; and two sisters, Bonnie Doucet and Marla Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond P. and Bethany Burleigh Hebert; and one brother, William "Thayne" Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Bertha Marie Dion Kelly

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007
• funeral services today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Lyce, Alvin, Donald and Ivy Francis; four daughters, Mary, Alenora, Ella and Prescela Francis; one brother, Aubrey Dion; and three sisters, Antoinette Dion, Feliciana Bergeron and Thelma Roussell
• preceded in death by her parents, Feliciana Billiot Dion and Lovelace Dion; nine sons, Albert, Larry, Norris, Calvin, Delvin, Melvin, Vinice, Manule and Brady Francis; one brother, Antoine Dion; and one sister, Rita Francis
• housewife and was Catholic
• Community Funeral Home

Mary W. ‘Old Granny’ Kimball

• age 84, a native of Bayou Current and resident of Magnolia, died at Beacham Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Dave and Eddie Dupre of Houma; one daughter, Margaret Gleason of Magnolia; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Kimball; her husbands, Eddie Dupre and Ervin Gautreaux; four brothers; one sister; one daughter, Jewel Helen Domangue; and one great-grandchild, Scott Allen Hemple
• enjoyed spending time with her three youngest grandchildren, Marion, Savana Oberhauser and Seth Gleason, and enjoyed sewing, embroidery and reading
• Hartman Funeral Home

Paulette ‘Polly’ T. Kreamer

• age 63, a native of Venice and resident of Raceland, died at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilbert J. Kraemer; four sons, Michael, Ray, Ralph and Jason Kraemer; one daughter, Tammy K. Zenthoefer; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ethel D. Tiser; one son, Dwayne Kreamer; two brothers, Oscar Lee Tiser and Tommy Claude Tiser; and one sister, Hazel Ann Chiasson
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Antoine Nolan Lodrigue

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Ricky Anthony Lodrigue Sr. of Oklahoma, Ronnie Antoine Lodrigue and Michael Joseph Lodrigue of Houma; one daughter, Cindy Lodrigue Kubiak and husband, Victor, of Houma; one sister, Marie Irene Chaisson Lodrigue of Houma; two brothers, Louis Mac Lodrigue and Edward Lodrigue, both of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Evelyn Billiot Lodrigue; his parents, Eloi Mexican Lodrigue and Elizabeth Marie Billiot Lodrigue; one daughter, Deborah Lodrigue; three brothers, Junior, Ernest and Joseph Ivy Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson
• retired attendant with Main Conoco Station
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rosa Lee Singleton Miles

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, died Saturday, April 14, 2007
• graveside service Saturday at Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jerry Singleton III; seven brothers, Lee Miles and wife, Bernadine, of Houma, Benjamin Miles, Hurley Miles of Huntsville, Texas, John Miles of Waco, Texas, Alvin Miles of Athens, Ga., Milton Miles and wife, Leona, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Darnell Miles and wife, Claudia, of Bossier City; six sisters, Dollie Speed and husband, Homer, of Houston, Mary Ann Miles, Gloria Jones and husband, Joe Lewis, Ruth Payne, Clara Miles and Patricia Calloway and husband, Buford, all of Houma; one uncle, Arthur Butler Sr. of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Singleton Jr.; her parents, Lee Miles Sr. and Ruth Cook Miles; two children, Lawrence and Marie Singleton; two sisters, Esther Lee Miles and Evelyn M. Albohaire; two brothers, Raymond and Albert Miles; and her grandparents, Jessie and Dollie Thomas Miles and Elijah and Eva Mallory Cook
• 1956 graduate of Southdown High School and a retired beautician
• Sacred Hope Funeral Home in Houston

Pearl Marie Guidry Porche

• age 85, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007
• gathering Saturday at St. Bernadette Chapel; memorial mass Saturday at the chapel
• survived by two brothers, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry; her caregiver, Lona Lovell Smith; and numerous nieces and nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry Sr. and Olga Duplantis Guidry; six brothers, Rudolph "Peco" Guidry, Elward "Tutty" Guidry, Ralph Guidry, Sampson "Coo" Guidry, Lloyd "Pattot" Guidry and Raoul Guidry; and one sister, Lois Guidry Souther
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• donated her body to science

Elaine Folse Robichaux

• age 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 8:48 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Audrey J. Robichaux; her mother, Juanita P. Folse; one son, Jason M. Robichaux; one daughter, Laura R. Anselmi; one sister, Loretta F. Lee; and five grandchildren, Merissa Anselmi, Ariel Anselmi, Courtney Robichaux, Jared Robichaux and Jordan Robichaux
• preceded in death by her father, Thompson L. Folse
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Grace Mumphrey Reynolds

• age 89, a native of St. James and resident of Oakland, Calif., and Donaldsonville, died at her residence in Donaldsonville, Monday, April 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; services Saturday at the church, with interment in St. James Mausoleum
• survived by one sister, Ida Nicholas of St. James; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Josephine Mumphrey; her husband, Walter Reynolds; and four sisters, Irene Mumphrey, Catherine Brooks, Josephine Joseph and Ruth Smith
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

April 28, 2007

Bertha Blake

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Arthur Hale of Denver and Timothy Bolden of Houma; one daughter, Buffie Bolden of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Heulan Blake; her parents, Ceola Elliot and Issac Newton; one brother, Herman Elliot; and her grandparents, Levolia Elliot, Elizabeth Williams and Bertha Newton
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Morgan John Chaisson

• age 43, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Earline and Michael Chaisson Sr. of Grand Bois; three brothers, Michael Chaisson Jr. of Montegut, Randy Chaisson Sr. of Grand Bois and Simon Chaisson and fiancee’, Evelyn Fazzio, of Denham Springs; one sister, Rachel Chaisson White and husband, Daniel White Jr., of Monegut; six nieces, Diana Chaisson, Mandy Chaisson, Michelle Chaisson, Cassondra White, Reyanna Martin and Crystel White; six nephews, Randy Chaisson Jr., Daniel White III, Brandon Chaisson, Michael Chaisson III, Cody Doucet and Seth Chaisson; three great-nieces, Infinity Chaisson, Layla Chaisson and Jayla Verdin; and two great-nephews, Matthew Chaisson and Ethan Lirette
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Jackson and Odit Billiot and Alex and Eugina Chaisson
• member of Bethal Baptist Church in Grand Bois
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Alma ‘Pete’ Aucoin Daigle

• age 98, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville with the Rev. Jason Labbeé as celebrant, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Paul Daigle Jr. of Paincourtville; three daughters, Rose Mary Landry and husband, C.B., of Port Allen, Gloria Daigle of Paincourtville, and Dorothy Boudreaux and husband, Larry, of Napoleonville; eight grandchildren, Cindy Coburn and husband, Kenneth, of Walker, Darrell Landry and fianceé, Frances McDonald, of Port Allen, Aaron Landry and wife, Janet, of Port Allen, Karen Gomez and husband, Floyd, of Baton Rouge, Dawn Toups and husband, George, of Thibodaux, Lori Gaudet and husband, Wayne, of Hester, Colette Plauché and husband, Jason, of Gonzales, and Beth Boudreaux of Napoleonville; one step-grandchild, Christy Gaudet of New Orleans; 14 great-grandchildren, Kaci Daigle and husband, Joe, Darren Landry and Chad Landry, all of Port Allen, Erika Coburn and Tanner Coburn, both of Walker, Cody Bordelon of Baton Rouge, Reece Mabile, Ross Mabile and Tori Mabile, all of Hester, Abbie Plauché and Maggie Plauché, both of Gonzales, Nicholas Toups of Thibodaux, and Christy Landry and Jonathan Landry, both of Charlotte, N.C.; three step-great-grandchildren, Jaema Reeves and husband, Jeremy, Vincent Gomez and Gabriel Gomez, all of Arizona; two great-great-grandchildren, Kailey Wolf and Blaize Daigle, both of Port Allen; and one step-great-great-grandchild, Isa Bella Reeves of Arizona
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Daigle Sr.; and her parents, Albert and Donatile LeBlanc Aucoin
• pallbearers were her son, grandsons and great-grandsons
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ronnie Price Sr.

• age 44, a resident of Des Allemands, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007
• visitation today at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands; religious service today at the church
• survived by his wife, Bernadine Price; one son, Ronnie Price Jr.; two stepsons, Robert Malcolm III and Dion Gaskey; one daughter, Jamie Lee Price; four stepdaughters, Julie, Brandy, Crystal and Sandy Malcolm; three brothers, Jerry Price, Vincent Lemoine and Leon Lemoine; and five sisters, Melinda Price, Beverly Price, Kathy Vandruff, Debbie Case and Roxanne Munger
• preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Dolores Orgeron Price; one daughter, Rayanna Price; and two brothers, Randy Price and Craig Price
• Falgout Funeral Home

Raymond Charles Vinet Sr.

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Ogden Vinet; four sons, Raymond Charles Vinet Jr., John Clyde Vinet, Thomas Ogden Vinet and Andre’ David Vinet; two daughters, Denise Ann Vinet and Camille Lelia House; eight grandchildren, Steven, Gregory, Evan, Morgan, Brigette and Amanda Vinet and Sean and Sarah House; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John J. Vinet Jr. and Marie Bernard Vinet; two sisters, Marion Ledet and Jerry Nell Boudreaux; and one grandchild, Jacob Dugas
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

April 28, 2007

Dolores Grubbe Gautreaux

• age 72, a native of Flatonia, Texas and resident of Houma, died on Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories
• survived by her husband, Roland Jean Gautreaux of Houma; one daughter, Larraine Whalen of Hardin, Texas; one brother, Ed Grubbe Jr. of Arkansas; two sisters, Virginia Christi of Arkansas and Dorothy Goldsmith of Texas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Mathilda Grubbe and one infant son
• Samart Funeral Home

Annie P. Guidroz

• age 90, a native of Choctaw and resident of Larose, died at 9:05 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2007
• visitation today and Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; service Monday at Open Door Revival Center with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Rene Guidroz Jr. and wife, Mary, Dave Guidroz and wife, Wilma, Melvin Guidroz and wife, Yvonne, and Troy Guidroz and wife, Judy; one daughter, Irma G. Mayet and husband, Henry; one brother, Adam Pitre; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Rene Guidroz Sr., parents Willie and Josephine Pitre; nine brothers and sisters and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner at Open Door Revival Center
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ruth Harris

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died on Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; religious services Monday at the church with burial in the Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by one son, Clinton Swing and wife, Gail, of Chauvin; two daugthers, Mary Brown and husband, Kenneth, and Cementra Wolfe and husband, Roland, both of Houma; one sister, Adeline Nixon of Houma; 33 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 85 great-great-grandchildren and four great-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Williams Harris; parents Levi Peters and Melvina Williams; two daughters, Melvina Swing and Nancy Harvey; three brothers, Hubert Peters, Arthur Norman and Dennis Norman; three sisters, Thelma Dubois, Estelle Norman and Velma Burns
• Baptist and attended Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, where she was a deaconess; enjoyed gardening
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne

Sarah Maw James Huffaker

• age 82, a native of Stanford, Ky. and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m., Friday, April, 27, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services at the funeral home chapel with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Rodney Huffaker and wife, Teresa, of Houma; one brother, Howard James; one sister, Betty D’arcy of Pasadena, Texas; two grandchildren, Angela Smith and husband, Kelly, and Scott Huffaker and two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Logan Smith
• preceded in death by her husband, Veenoy B. Huffaker; parents Jesse L. James and Ludema Gillian James; six brothers, Clark James, Ira James, Oscar James, Jesse James Jr., David James and Raymond James and one sister, Emma Daugherty
• homemaker and parishioner of the Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.

Rod Kirby

• age 56, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Youngsville, died Friday, April 27, 2007 after a battle with cancer
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday; memorial services on Wednesday at East Bayou Baptist Church
• honorary pallbearers Bill Cobb, Jude Gaspard, Chad Blanchard, Mike Smith, Mike Rinberger, Robert Farmer, and Walden Toups
• survived by his wife, Linda Gallien Kirby, formerly of Alexandria; his parents, Gene and Myrna Kirby of Mesquite, Texas, formerly of Houma; two brothers, Edmond Kirby and wife, Janet, and Lawson Kirby and wife, Sherry; two stepsons, Bill Cobb and wife, Jan, of New Orleans and Chad Blanchard; one stepdaughter, Julie Cobb Gaspard of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Britt Cobb, Jude Gaspard, Jake Gaspard and Alexis Blanchard; one niece and nephews
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, A. Jack and Chloe Yellot of Houston; paternal grandparents, Lawson and Thelma Kirby and one nephew, Brandon Hardy
• 1969 graduate of South Terrebonne High School; attended Nicholls State University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business; after graduation from Nicholls, Rod embarked on a successful career in the oil industry initially working overseas with Magabar; on his return to the United States, he worked with Delta Mud/Chromalloy; later in life Rod came into a personal relationship with Christ and after graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree, he briefly served as Co-Pastor of First United Baptist Church in New Orleans; upon his return to Lafayette, Rod served as Associate Pastor of Counseling, Celebrate Recovery, Missions and Special Events at East Bayou Baptist Church
• loved his animals, especially his little dog, Pete, as well as his feline family, particularly Benny and Reuben; additionally, Rod had a passion for flying and golf
• private service held at a later date in Pensacola, Florida
• Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette

Fr. Gustave M. ‘Gus’ Lapeyrouse

• age 50, of Vidor, Texas, died at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas, Wednesday, April 25, 2007
• memorial mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• survived by his mother, Josette Lapeyrouse; his father, Dreus Lapeyrouse; his caretaker, William "Buddy" Crenshaw; two brothers, Steve Lapeyrouse and wife, Arlene LeCompte Lapeyrouse, and Armand Lapeyrouse and wife, Melisa White Lapeyrouse; his nieces and nephews Nicholas, Nicole, Caleb, Michael, and Marlene Lapeyrouse; and one great nephew Landon Lapeyrouse all of Chauvin
• preceded in death by his grand parents Louis and Esaure Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and Mathias and Eugenie Schmit of Europe; and one nephew Jonathon Mathias Lapeyrouse
• received his theology education from St. Benedict in Covington, Norte Dame in New Orleans and Catholic University in Washington D.C.; navy veteran, a past pharmacy technician, nurse and upon death worked also as a postal worker; member of the American Legion Post 380 and Knights of Columbus 5013
• Broussard’s Mortuary

Olga Pitre Romine

• age 95, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, leaving her body to science
• visitation Monday with a memorial mass Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• survivors include her nieces, Lois C. McKuch and Della P. Bass and several great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by husband of 37 years, G. Ralph Romine; parents, Elie and Medora Boudreaux Pitre; two sisters, Elvine P. Champagne and Hattie P. Feske and three brothers, Macon, Junius and Milton Pitre
• member of St. Francis de Sales Church, a loving and special aunt and her home was always open to family and friends

Raymond Charles Vinet Sr.

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, April 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Ogden Vinet; four sons, Raymond Charles Vinet Jr., John Clyde Vinet, Thomas Ogden Vinet and Andre’ David Vinet; two daughters, Denise Ann Vinet and Camille Lelia House; eight grandchildren, Steven, Gregory, Evan, Morgan, Brigette and Amanda Vinet and Sean and Sarah House; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John J. Vinet Jr. and Marie Bernard Vinet; two sisters, Marion Ledet and Jerry Nell Boudreaux; and one grandchild, Jacob Dugas
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

April 30, 2007

Peter Paul ‘Pete’ Roger

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 29, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Legendre Roger; one brother, Noland Roger Sr. and wife, Ethel Legendre Roger; two sisters, Flora R. Guillot and Una R. Borne; two sisters-in-law, Beulah O. Roger and Theresa A. Legendre; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Julia Leray Roger; three brothers, Freddie, John and Wallace Roger Sr.; and four sisters, Clothilde R. Richard, Laura R. Le Banc, Beatrice R. Lajaunie Peltier and Lena R. Tregre
• member of the La. School Bus Operators Association and a retired Lafourche Parish School Bus Driver; co-owner of C.N.P. Food Center for 10 years and worked as an oilfield driller for many years
• U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War with the 45th infantry division 145 AAA-Company D. He trained in Lompoc, Calif., with the 44th infantry division 144 Company C. and was a lifetime member of both Companies; lifetime member of the VFW Post No. 5097 where he served as post commander for five different terms and was a member of the American Legion and the WOW Lodge No. 369
• Landry’s Funeral Home