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Obituaries October, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  01 December 2007

October 1, 2007

Schuyler James ‘Buck’ Cortez

• age 52, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 11:27 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• funeral services today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Valerie Delatte Cortez; his mother, Essie Mae Granier Cortez; one daughter, Katie Cortez; one brother, Paul Cortez; and three sisters, Geraldine Bertrand, Joyce Kraemer and Shirley Mahler

• preceded in death by his father, Roy Cortez

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mabel Wenger Hackman

• age 93, a native of Middlebury, Ind., and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007

• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by three sons, Gordon L. Hackman and wife, Marion, Robert D. Hackman and wife, Kathy, and Lester M. Hackman Jr. and wife, Ruby; two daughters, Polly Duhé and husband, Lenny, and Frances Wood and husband, Rob; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Lester Moyer Hackman Sr.; her parents, Chester and Salome C. Wenger; two brothers, the Rev. John C. Wenger and William Wenger; and one sister, Estelle Callender

• member of Des Allemands Mennonite Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Helen Fournier Robert

• age 75, a native of Raceland and longtime resident of Luling, died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church

• survived by two sons, Rickey Robert and Kenneth Robert; one sister, Betty Lou Esclante; one brother, Richard Fournier; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Robert

• Falgout Funeral Home

Annie Collins Craver Zeringue

• age 94, a native of Leeville and resident of Lockport, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church

• survived by one son, Charles "Bob" Craver and wife, Rose Louviere Craver; three sisters, Leonise Smith, Kate Cheramie and Leona Duet; six grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Moss Craver; her second husband, Marks Zeringue; her parents, Aramise Collins and Leonise Anaclade Collins; three brothers, Paurise, Juan and Rogers Collins; and five sisters, Delta Bryant, Mae Dantin, Ruth LeBlanc, Vergus Boudreaux and Margie Collins

• loved quilting and reading; also was one of the Annie (Rosie) the Riveters of Higgins Aircraft; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland

 

October 2, 2007

Charles Henry ‘Bootsy’ Beauvais Sr.

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Manassa, Va., died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

• visitation Thursday at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassa; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Stonewall Memory Gardens

• survived by one son, Charles H. Beauvais Jr.; three daughters, Ginger Ann Beauvais Hoeft, Vicki Lee Beauvais Hopkins and Brigitte Marie Beauvais Heifner of Manassa; one sister, Marlene Mary Beauvais Folse of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Billy Joy Ann Fuller Beauvais; his parents, Charles "Charlo" Edward and Beatrix "Bea" Mary Anne Naquin Beauvais

• retired medical laboratory technician; graduate of Thibodaux College High School and served in the USAF from 1951-1954; an employee of Sako Children’s Clinic and the Children’s Clinic in Raceland from 1955-1960 and was then employed by Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., from 1960 through 1992; retired in 1992 after 33 years of service with the CIA

• parishioner of All Saints Catholic Church in Manassa and enjoyed sporting clay shooting, fishing, golf and woodworking

• Pierce Funeral Home

Harold J. Folse Sr.

• age 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007

• visitation to funeral time today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Harold "Boo" Folse Jr. and Ted James Folse; four daughters, Carolyn F. Legendre, Pamela "Pam" Folse, Patricia "Pat" Folse and Adriel "Tee" Portier; three brothers, Clayton, Gatewood "Pott" and Reed Folse; three sisters, Leonelle "Nan" Melancon, Helen Zerangue and Zefa Pennison; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Adriel Zerangue Folse; his parents, Emile and Serillia Bourgeois Folse; and one brother, Hodges "Deedie" Folse Sr.

• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Harris Joseph Ledet

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum

• survived by his wife, Patricia Dupuy Ledet; three sons, Aaron Ledet and wife, Wendy, Brian Ledet and wife, Paula, and Christopher Ledet and wife, Heidi; four daughters, Wanda DeHart and husband, Chad, Leah Parker and husband, Waymon, Elaina Boudreaux and husband, David, and Ashley Ledet; two sisters, Mrs. Jules (Louise) LeBlanc and Mrs. Nelson (Genevieve) Kraemer; 13 grandchildren, Clinton, Lindsey, Madalyn, Erin, Kyle, Hunter, Kilee, Brendon, Cameron, Robbie, Monica, Dwayne and Milena; and one great-grandchild, Jeffery

• preceded in death by his parents, Dennis C. and Agnes Pitre Ledet; five brothers, Murphy, Stanley, Columbus, Allen and Dudley Ledet; and one sister, Mary Ledet

• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Norris John Naquin

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley Gautreaux Naquin of Bayou Blue; three sons, Ronnie Naquin and wife, Nancy Nobles Naquin, Steve Naquin of Bayou Blue and Jimmy Naquin and wife, Liz Collins Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Julie Naquin Mouton and husband, Joe Mouton Jr., of Bayou Blue; three stepsons, Robbie Dupre, Theryn Dupre and wife, Donna Poole Dupre, of Bayou Blue and Darren Dupre and wife, Dawn Poole Dupre, of Bourg; one stepdaughter, Dwynne Naquin and husband, Raunch, of Bayou Gauche; four sisters, Mary Ann Foret, Audrey Hebert, Patsy Duhon and Sharlene Naquin; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Louis "Boy" Naquin and Aline Rogers Naquin; and one brother, Leo Joseph Naquin

• founder and owner of Deepwell Rentals; member of Hercules Carnival Club, King Hercules 1998, and contributed to many charities; loved to play golf and travel, loved to play cards (pedro) and tell a good joke; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael L. Peyret

• age 64, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007

• memorial mass today in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Katherine Kramer Peyret; two children, Jennifer and Brittan Peyret; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by one son, Michael W. Peyret; his parents, Leopold and Rosemary Doredant Peyret; one sister, Mary Ann Peyret Stafford; and one brother, Daniel Peyret

• Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Alice Haydel Richard

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• funeral services today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, James Richard and wife, Gloria, and Billy Richard and wife, Jackie; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Mensel Richard; her parents, Andre and Bernadette Richard Haydel; one brother, Andrew Haydel; and two sisters, Lucenia Thibodaux and Una Mae Lagrange

• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

October 3, 2007

Beulah M. Arceneaux

• age 84, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savoir Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Johnny J. Arceneaux; one son, Michael Arceneaux; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Philippe and Melie R. Matherne; one daughter, Carolyn Ann Arceneaux; and one sister, Mabel Jefferson

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Hubert T. Breland

• age 83, a native and resident of Beaumont, Miss., died at his home Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007

• funeral services held in Beaumont

• survived by his wife, Johnnie Breland of Beaumont; two daughters, Danita Sevin of Houma and Carol Hamrick of Resenberg, Texas; and two sisters, Annie Sue Eubanks and Glenda Lynch, both of Beaumont

• member of the First Baptist Church of Beaumont and was an Air Force veteran of World War II; member of the Ovett Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree Mason; member of the V.F.W. in Beaumont and the American Legion

• Jones and Son Chapel in Beaumont

Chelsie Cheramie Carson

• age 27, a native of Lockport and resident of Kelso, Wash., died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Allan Carson Jr.; her parents, David A. and Susan Collins Cheramie; one stepson, Colten Carson; one daughter, Delila Carson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allan Carson Sr. and Barbara Carson; two brothers, Gage Cheramie and Trey Cheramie; and her grandmothers, Barbara Plaisance Cheramie and Gertie Brunet Collins

• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Larry Cheramie and Venton Collins Sr.

• loved music and loved her family

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Mitchell J. ‘Mitch’ Cheramie

• age 44, a native and resident of Galliano, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his parents, Houston Cheramie Sr. and Rose C. Cheramie; three brothers, Houston Cheramie Jr., Billy Leonard and Zachary Leonard Sr.; two sisters, Mary Lee Boynes and Patsy L. Curole; and numerous relatives

• member of the Cajun Cruisers and was a local gunsmith; a paraplegia who enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, flying model airplanes, snow skiing and motorcycles

• Falgout Funeral Home

Yvonne Marie Vinet Cheramie

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

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

• survived by her husband, Kurt Joseph Cheramie of Houma; her parents, Edward Vinet and Gwendolyn Gonzalez Vinet; one son, Cory Cheramie of Houma; one daughter, Jenna Cheramie of Houma; and two sisters, Evelyn V. Cortazzo of Harahan and Yvette V. Williams of Picayune, Miss.

• registered nurse at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louis M. Christen

• age 86, a native of Fieldon, Ill., and resident of Mattoon, Ill., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007

• visitation today at Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon and to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; funeral service in tribute to his life Thursday at the church, with military burial honors by the VFW Post No. 4325 to follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens

• survived by his loving wife, Freda; two sons, David and wife, Sandy, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Darryl and wife, Mona, of Houma; one sister, Madonna Berry of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Holly Talbert and husband, Chris, Elan Christen, Nathan Christen, Dylan Christen and Kelli Leidenheimer; six stepchildren, Robert Donnell, Nancy Breningmeyer and husband, Lloyd, William Donnell and wife, Shirley, Linda Gargus, J. Tom Donnell and Rena Roberts and husband, Hilton; and numerous stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Ashmore; his parents, Frank and Anastacia Goddee Christen; five brothers, Frank, Eugene, Henry, Everett and Neil; and one sister, Anastacia

• dedicated his professional life to agricultural development, beginning as an educator in Humboldt, as assistant extension agent in Shelbyville and completing a successful and highly respected 25-year career as Coles County Cooperative Extension Service Farm Adviser with his retirement in September 1982; maintained a keen interest in local affairs, and in retirement, he served on the board of directors of The Bank

• during World War II, he served as navigator with the 303rd Bombardment Group flying missions from Molesworth, England; on one of his missions, after his plane was crippled by anti-craft fire, he successfully navigated his B-17 Bomber to a crash landing in eastern Poland, with every crewman surviving; enjoyed the annual reunions with his compatriots until the group was disbanded this year "due to the declining membership of actual 303rd BG veterans because of age and health issues"; maintained a "menagerie" of birds (peacocks, guineas, turkeys and other strange-feathered friends); recently, he kept backyard feeders well stocked and enjoyed watching his birds and keeping the squirrels at bay

• positively affected the lives of many young people as one of the founders in 1957 of the 4-H Club livestock auctions at the Coles County Fair; honored during the 50th anniversary of this tradition; devoted member and supporter of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

• Schilling Funeral Home

Terry Joseph France

• age 69, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, died at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lois Guidry France; three sons, Timothy, Todd and Brad France; three sisters, Marilyn Allemand, Eurella Arcement and Cala Price; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Ephy and Hattie Rivet France

• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Margaret E. Gibson

• age 61, a native of Gulfport, Miss., and resident of New Orleans, died at Canon Hospice in Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at True Love Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Providence Memorial Cemetery

• survived by four sons, Arthur Gibson and wife, Michelle, of Amarillo, Texas, Michael Gibson of Summerville, S.C., and Damon and Kevin Gibson of New Orleans; one stepson, Darryl Gibson of Dallas; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Gibson Jr.; her parents, Clifford and Clara Wilcox; and one daughter, Deidra Gibson

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Edeltrude Meyer Gravois

• age 80, a native of Salzburg, Austria, and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 12:07 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two daughters, Louise G. Granier and husband, Timothy, and Christine G. Morgan and husband, Micheal; two sons, David Gravois and wife, Dorothy, and Paul Gravois and wife, Angie; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, David Jean Gravois

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Norris John Naquin

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley Gautreaux Naquin of Bayou Blue; three sons, Ronnie Naquin and wife, Nancy Nobles Naquin, Steve Naquin of Bayou Blue and Jimmy Naquin and wife, Liz Collins Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Julie Naquin Mouton and husband, Joe Mouton Jr., of Bayou Blue; three stepsons, Robbie Dupre, Theryn Dupre and wife, Donna Poole Dupre, of Bayou Blue and Darren Dupre and wife, Dawn Poole Dupre, of Bourg; one stepdaughter, Dwynne Naquin and husband, Raunch, of Bayou Gauche; four sisters, Mary Ann Foret, Audrey Hebert, Patsy Duhon and Sharlene Naquin; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Louis "Boy" Naquin and Aline Rogers Naquin; and one brother, Leo Joseph Naquin

• founder and owner of Deepwell Rentals; member of Hercules Carnival Club, King Hercules 1998, and contributed to many charities; loved to play golf and travel, loved to play cards (Pedro) and tell a good joke

• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 4, 2007

James ‘Bro Moe’ Moore Jr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Juanita Clark Moore of Napoleonville; one son, Donald Moore and wife, Linda, of Convent; three daughters, Phyllis Jones and husband, Alfred, of Harvey, Carol "Sue" Walker of Muskegan, Mich., and Regina Bright and husband, Reginald, of Fresno, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his parents, Estella and James Moore Sr.; two sons, George and Kenneth Moore; and one daughter, Cynthia Moore

• retired self-employed plumber

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Norris John Naquin

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley Gautreaux Naquin of Bayou Blue; three sons, Ronnie Naquin and wife, Nancy Nobles Naquin, Steve Naquin of Bayou Blue and Jimmy Naquin and wife, Liz Collins Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Julie Naquin Mouton and husband, Joe Mouton Jr., of Bayou Blue; three stepsons, Robbie Dupre, Theryn Dupre and wife, Donna Poole Dupre, of Bayou Blue and Darren Dupre and wife, Dawn Poole Dupre, of Bourg; one stepdaughter, Dwynne Naquin and husband, Raunch, of Bayou Gauche; four sisters, Mary Ann Foret, Audrey Hebert, Patsy Duhon and Sharlene Naquin; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Louis "Boy" Naquin and Aline Rogers Naquin; and one brother, Leo Joseph Naquin

• founder and owner of Deepwell Rentals; member of Hercules Carnival Club, King Hercules 1998, and contributed to many charities; loved to play golf and travel, loved to play cards (Pedro) and tell a good joke; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wilbert Nisby Jr.

• age 44, a native of Gibson and resident of Sanford, Fla., died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Marlene S. Nisby; his father, Wilbert Nisby Sr.; two sons, Kevin G. Nisby and Justice Brecere; two daughters, Tina Schwartz and Jennifer St. Julian; two brothers, Kenneth Nisby and Michael Nisby; one sister, Donna J. Washington; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by his mother, Floretta Hanzy Nisby; and his grandparents, Oliver Hanzy and Daniel Nisby

• retired U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. James Baptist Church; coach with Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department

• Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Henry ‘C. J.’ Owens

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died in Thibodaux Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation to wake service Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; wake service and a celebration of his life Friday at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife of 41 years, Eliska Jane Williams Owens; one daughter, Lanetta Owens Duplantis; one son-in-law, Wilton Duplantis Jr.; one granddaughter, N’Dia Duplantis; one brother, Millage Owens Sr.; three sisters, Alma Douglas, Carolyn Owens and Vera Oliver and husband, Alton; two godsons, John Lewis and Terrance Johnson; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Owens Sr. and Elvina Shanklin Owens; five brothers; and three sisters

• member of Houma Christian Center where he served as the praise team leader; devoted Saints fan

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Helen M. Thibodeaux

• age 81, a lifelong resident of Houma and had recently moved to Virginia Beach, Va., died peacefully after battle with cancer on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• survived by one son, Larry Reece and wife, Nell, of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Rodney Reece of Thibodaux, Amy Reece and Larry Reece II of Virginia Beach; and three great-grandchildren, Casey Reece and Adam Reece of Thibodaux and Marita Reece of Virginia Beach

• preceded in death by one son, Joseph Edward Reece Jr.; her mother, Marie Smith Bowers; and her father, Cleveland Thibodeaux

• enjoyed life and was a great source of encouragement to all those around her

 

October 5, 2007

Harriet Joyce Angelo

• age 67, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaCombe; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in William Cemetery No. 2

• survived by two brothers, Gary Lemon of Opelousas and Hubert Lemon of Orlando, Fla.; and two sisters, Patricia L. Ellis of LaCombe and Josie Lemon of Opelousas

• preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Lemon and Ana Barnaba; two brothers, Gilman Lemon and Nelson Lemon Jr.; and one sister, Hannah Schexnayder

• member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

• Community Funeral Home

Anthony Belt

• age 39, a native and resident of Bertrandville, died at his home Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

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

• survived by his parents, George Jr. and Margaret Breaux Belt of Bertrandville; six sisters, Joyce Holmes and husband, Jessie, Beatrice Jack and husband, Ernest, of New Orleans, Rosalie Lewis and husband, Donald, Doris Walker and husband, James, of Bertrandville, Mary Walker of Napoleonville and Brenda Belt of Dorseyville; three brothers, George Belt III of New Orleans, Charles Belt and wife, Melanie, of Dorseyville, and Arthur Belt of Bertrandville; and numerous relatives

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Vera M. Boston

• age 37, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Hall Davis and Son Funeral Home in Port Allen; service Saturday at the funeral home

• survived by six children, Demond, Danielle, Diamond, Destiny, Disare and Deyonci; her mother, Ursula Boston; her father, Eddie Boston; four sisters, Vanessa Favors, Wendy Williams, Torrie Boston and Missiouri Boston; five brothers, Eddie Boston III, Cedric Boston, George Boston, Glenn Boston and Tom Boston; two sisters-in-law, Terell Boston and Shanika Boston; and two brothers-in-law, Calvin Favors and Melvin Williams

• preceded in death by her grandparents; one sister, Sherlene Boston; and one brother, Marvin Boston

• Hall Davis and Son Funeral Home

Levy ‘Capt. Vie’ Brunet Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:52 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007

• visitation today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Bella Pitre Brunet; three sons, Elton "Ko-Ko" Brunet and wife, Ena, Levy "L.J." Brunet Jr. and wife, Reba, and Pastor Dennis Brunet and wife, Rebekah; one daughter, Linda Brunet; 14 grandchildren, Duane Brunet and wife, Amy, Monique Pitre and husband, Jody, Cherise Swander and husband, Stephen, Ron Brunet and wife, Desiree, Dawn Orgeron and husband, Trent, Angela Mott and husband, Gareth, Hannah, Elizabeth, Ethan, Sarah, Lydiah, Micah, Leah Beth and Isaac Brunet; and 11 great-grandchildren, Katie and Allie Brunet, Gavin, Grant and Caroline Pitre, Stephen David and Camille Swander, Andrea Brunet, Carson Orgeron and Isabella and Emelie Mott

• preceded in death by his parents, Loviney and Emelie Guidry Brunet; one son, Teddy "Boy" Brunet; four brothers, Elphege Sr., Widless "Bee," Valcour and Clorise Brunet; and six sisters, Ida Broussard, Alfacia Allemand, Tina Abadie, Naza Nash, Daisy Stiller and Augusta Aucoin

• shrimp trawler, trapper, farmer and hunter. He loved the outdoors

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Mary Lou Daggs

• age 60, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• religious service Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by three daughters, Rosalind Daggs and Gaillanda Washington of Thibodaux and Shantell Daggs of Grand Prairie, Texas; nine sisters, Joyce Mack and husband, Dan, Deborah Daggs, Brenda Daggs and Janet Wagner of Thibodaux, Yvonne Arvie and husband, Carold, of LaPlace, Audrey Robertson of Napoleonville, Patricia Jones, JoAnn Sims and husband, Cleveland, and Carolyn Joseph and husband, Lewis, all of Schriever; three brothers, Nolan Daggs Jr. of New Orleans and Jerome Daggs Sr. and wife, Eva, of Thibodaux, and Tyrone Daggs of Detroit; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Sr. and Stella Daggs; three brothers, Ruben Daggs Sr., Richard Daggs Sr. and J.C. Daggs; and her grandparents, Ruben and Delcey Johnson and Frank and Stella Daggs

• member of Old Fountain Baptist Church and a former member of the Rainbow Social Club

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Paul Murray Dooley Jr.

• age 62, a native of Thibodaux, a former resident of Falls Church, Va., and resident of Buchanan, Va., died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

• memorial service Oct. 13 in Buchanan, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux at a later date

• survived by his wife, Jane Morse; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Lee Morse of Durham, N.C., and Amanda Cloud Morse of Tucson, Ariz.; and one sister and brother-in-law, Veronica D. Speer and Vernon Speer of Jefferson City, Mo.

• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Murray Sr. and Jeanne Louise Danos Dooley

• owner of a mailing business, Paul Dooley and Associates

• Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home

Eula LeBoeuf Fabre

• age 100, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

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

• survived by three sons, Kirby Fabre and wife, Helen Muriel Fabre, Curtis J. "Curt" Fabre and wife, Cecile F. "Cele," and Arthur Lee Fabre and wife, Gail, all of Bourg; two daughters, Una Mae Hungate and husband, Robert, and Lera F. Hebert of Bourg; one brother, Lawrence LeBoeuf of Houma; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Fabre; her parents, Victor LeBoeuf and Valena Duplantis LeBoeuf; one grandson, Stan Fabre; one son-in-law, James E. Hebert; four brothers, Sidney, Allen, Horace and Leland LeBoeuf; and one sister, Lela Stoufflet

• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Josephine ‘T’ Diggs Garrett

• age 78, a native and resident of Gibson, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by seven sons, Elton Jr., Perry, Ronnie, Arnold, Paul, Mark and Allen Dwayne Pharr; four daughters, Maxine Pharr, Gloria Clay, Otis Shelvin and Betty Pharr; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Elton Pharr Sr.; her second husband, Roosevelt Garrett; her parents, Wilmer and Chestnola M. Diggs; one son, Charles Pharr; one brother, Wellington Diggs; and her grandparents, Josephine Hanzy Bogen and Landon Diggs

• former choir member with St. James Baptist Church

• Community Funeral Home

Eunice Dorothy Thorne Green

• age 93, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

• graveside service Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans

• survived by two sons, Harry H. Green and wife, Ann, and Lester Thorne and wife, Kay; two brothers, Stanley Thorne and Christian Thorne; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and relatives

• preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Green Jr.; her parents, Frederick William and Annie Arsaga Thorne; and five brothers, Raymond, Frederick, Lester, Alvin and Curtis Thorne

• homemaker

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Benson ‘Buckle’ Morrison

• age 57, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mary Morrison; two sons, Freddrick Morrison of Los Angeles and Tremain Morrison of Panama City, Fla.; eight daughters, Sophia Morrison of New York, Michelle Morrison and Nadine Morrison, both of Kingston, Andrea McKenzie of Houma, Linda Clement of Austin, Texas, Christine Kaya and Cynthia Clement, both of Arlington, Texas, and Roslin Clement of Houston; one brother, Abraham Powell of New York; one sister, Gwendolyn Spencer of Kingston; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Isilda Lewis and Samuel Morrison; one daughter, Angela Clement; and two sisters, Janette Berndberry and Deloris Morrison

• Catholic

• Community Funeral Home

Norris John Naquin

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• funeral service today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Shirley Gautreaux Naquin of Bayou Blue; three sons, Ronnie Naquin and wife, Nancy Nobles Naquin, Steve Naquin of Bayou Blue and Jimmy Naquin and wife, Liz Collins Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Julie Naquin Mouton and husband, Joe Mouton Jr., of Bayou Blue; three stepsons, Robbie Dupre, Theryn Dupre and wife, Donna Poole Dupre, of Bayou Blue and Darren Dupre and wife, Dawn Poole Dupre, of Bourg; one stepdaughter, Dwynne Naquin and husband, Raunch, of Bayou Gauche; four sisters, Mary Ann Foret, Audrey Hebert, Patsy Duhon and Sharlene Naquin; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Louis "Boy" Naquin and Aline Rogers Naquin; and one brother, Leo Joseph Naquin

• founder and owner of Deepwell Rentals; member of Hercules Carnival Club, King Hercules 1998, and contributed to many charities; loved to play golf and travel, loved to play cards (pedro) and tell a good joke; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Lee Frazier Nacio Oliver

• age 61, a native of Grand Isle and a resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., died of cancer Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

• visitation to service time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; memorial service Monday at the church

• survived by two sons, Robert Nacio of Colorado Springs and Lance Nacio of Montegut; two daughters, Valerie Knight of Houma and Marcie Naquin of Des Allemands; three brothers, Eldridge, Eldon and Nolan Frazier; one sister, Laura Lee Perron; 11 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Thirmon Oliver; one son, Noel "BJ" Nacio Jr.; her parents, Robert and Irene Rome Frazier; four brothers, Louis, Claude and Lawrence Loupe and Robert Frazier Jr.; and one sister, Ella Mae Lebouef

Ora Guillot Roundtree

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

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

• survived by her husband, Lloyd L. Roundtree; two sons, Eric A. Roundtree and Rick Roundtree; one sister, Pearl Guillot Oncale; and three grandchildren, Erica Roundtree, Ashley Roundtree and Tiffany Roundtree

• preceded in death by her parents, Albert A. Guillot and Adelaide Richard Guillot; six brothers, Andrew, Murphy, Claude, Gilbert, Abby "JoJo" and Albert "Coonie" Guillot; and five sisters, Emily G. Pitre, Mabel G. Clausing, Irene G. Foret, Alma G. Molaison and Odessa G. Andras

• worked as a bus monitor for the Acadia Developmental Center at Nicholls State University; hobbies and interest were cooking, bingo, casino trips and taking care of her friends and family

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

October 6, 2007

Rev. Cyreal Chapman

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

• visitation and wake service Sunday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma; wake service Sunday at the church; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Ruffin Chapman; three sons, Robert Chapman and wife, Diane, of Houma, Randolph Chapman and wife, Barbara, of Morgan City, and Eddie Chapman and wife, Lydia, of New Jersey; six daughters, Veralyn Coleman and husband, Will, Mary Clay and husband, Elroy, JoAnn Jackson and husband, Floyd, Druzella Randolph, Beverly Gathen and Cynthia Jones, all of Houma; six sisters, Muriel Chapman, Barbara Chapman, Marlene Chapman, Jenetta Chapman, Mary Chapman and Judy Ringo of Los Angeles; 41 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Robert Chapman; her mother, Lillie Smith; two brothers, George and Sam Williams; one sister, Gladys Chapman James; and his grandmother, Hailie Smith

• pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church for 21 years and served as secretary for the Terrebonne Parish Men’s Day Association; member of the Southern Baptist 5th District Association; former truck driver with Terrebonne Lumber Company; enjoyed planting flowers in his garden

• Community Funeral Home

Ricky Cheramie

• age 51, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:05 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, 2007

• visitation until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose

• survived by seven brothers, Noel, Dudley, Alton, Perry, Gary, Ray, and Larry Cheramie; and two sisters, Peggy Bowie and Mary Turner

• preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Joseph Cheramie and Eula Mae LaBiche Cheramie

• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Amy Pierce Chiasson

• age 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:25 p.m, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

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

• survived by her son, Terry Chiasson and wife Roxanne; her daughter, Cherie C. Zeringue and husband Mark; her brother, Kernest "Coon" Pierce; four grandchildren, Ven Hillman, Melissa Hicks, Rebecca Nugent, Justin Chiasson; and three great-grandchildren, Chelsey Hillman, Karlee Chiasson and Philip Hillman

• preceded in death by her parents, Harris Joseph and Alice Pitre Pierce

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; member of the Catholic Daughters, the church choir and the Purple Diamond Red Hatters; enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and held a deep love for her two poodles, Cha Cherie and Mon Terry; retired school teacher who spent 40 years teaching

John Newman Jr.

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dayton, Ohio, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007

• graveside service at Greencastle Cemetery in Dayton

• survived by two sisters, Estelle Veal and husband, Duncan, of Houma, and Emma E. Reid of Dayton

• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Newman Sr.; and two brothers, Sylvester and William Newman

• shoe shine man/presser

• Newcomer Funeral Home

Ora Guillot Roundtree

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

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

• survived by her husband, Lloyd L. Roundtree; two sons, Eric A. Roundtree and Rick Roundtree; one sister, Pearl Guillot Oncale; and three grandchildren, Erica Roundtree, Ashley Roundtree and Tiffany Roundtree

• preceded in death by her parents, Albert A. Guillot and Adelaide Richard Guillot; six brothers, Andrew, Murphy, Claude, Gilbert, Abby "JoJo" and Albert "Coonie" Guillot; and five sisters, Emily G. Pitre, Mabel G. Clausing, Irene G. Foret, Alma G. Molaison and Odessa G. Andras

• worked as a bus monitor for the Acadia Developmental Center at Nicholls State University; hobbies and interest were cooking, bingo, casino trips and taking care of her friends and family

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Odille Rogers Matherne Trosclair

• age 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

• visitation until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

• survived by her second husband, Fleming "Cowboy" Trosclair Sr.; her first husband, Leroy J. Matherne; four daughters, Vikki Sons and husband Tommy, Olive Schmill and husband Lenny, Colette Friloux and husband Kyle Sr., Kelly Griffin and husband Rory; two brothers, Gillis Rogers and Early Rogers; one sister, Pearl Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Andios and Victoria Fonseca Rogers; and one sister, Mythe Pitre

• Falgout Funeral Home

 

October 7, 2007

Rev. Cyreal Chapman

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

• visitation and wake service today at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma; wake service today at the church; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Ruffin Chapman; three sons, Robert Chapman and wife, Diane, of Houma, Randolph Chapman and wife, Barbara, of Morgan City, and Eddie Chapman and wife, Lydia, of New Jersey; six daughters, Veralyn Coleman and husband, Will, Mary Clay and husband, Elroy, JoAnn Jackson and husband, Floyd, Druzella Randolph, Beverly Gathen and Cynthia Jones, all of Houma; six sisters, Muriel Chapman, Barbara Chapman, Marlene Chapman, Jenetta Chapman, Mary Chapman and Judy Ringo of Los Angeles; 41 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his father, Robert Chapman; his mother, Lillie Smith; two brothers, George and Sam Williams; one sister, Gladys Chapman James; and his grandmother, Hailie Smith

• pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church for 21 years and served as secretary for the Terrebonne Parish Men’s Day Association; member of the Southern Baptist 5th District Association; former truck driver with Terrebonne Lumber Company; enjoyed planting flowers in his garden

• Community Funeral Home

Daniel Hayden McNamara Jr.

• age 60, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, died Friday Oct. 5, 2007

• cremated at Crematorium Inc, of Houma; memorial service held at a later date

• survived by his mother, Noemi Ayo McNamara; one brother, John McNamara and wife Dot; and one sister, Mary Ellen M. Duet and husband Ray

• preceded in death by his father, Daniel H. McNamara Sr.

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Alvin J. Oubre

• age 54, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007

• visitation Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
  survived by his wife of 31 years Connie Clause Oubre; his mother, Janet Reulet Oubre of Vacherie; one son, Bryan Oubre and wife Crystal of Labadieville; two daughters, Kimberly Simoneaux and husband Corey of Napoleonville, and Angie Oubre of Labadieville; one brother, Danny Oubre and wife Loretta of Vacherie; two sisters, Marcia Stogni of Palm Bay, Fla., and Pam Thibodaux of Thibodaux; and two loving household pets, Bella and Maggie

• preceded in death by his father, Clamce Oubre; and one sister, Rebecca Oubre

• member of the National Guard Armed Services, the Labadieville Knights of Columbus, the Labadieville Lions Club and the American Legion

Leo E. ‘Lee Edwards’ Pahlke Jr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007

• visitation until funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his fiancee, Ruth Lott Morris of Houma; his aunt, Rita Lapeyrouse Talbot of Houma; his special companion dog, Tiffany Marie Pahlke; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends

• preceded in death by his parents, Leo Edward Pahlke Sr. and Irene Lapeyrouse Pahlke

• an announcer and a weatherman for WMC TV in Memphis for 10 years, and held the same position at WSM TV, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn.; also worked as an announcer and weatherman at stations in Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Orleans; with his father, he opened AAA Locksmiths in Houma 11 years ago; recently retired from running the shop; professional photographer in Houma for 12 years, he was a member of the Louisiana National Guard Company C from 1957 to 1961, earning the rank of sergeant; during the 1950s and 1960s, he was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Band; graduated from Terrebonne High in 1959 and from Nicholls State University in 1963; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Angelo Paul Roberts Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007

• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; military service Monday at the hall; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Sandra Thibodeaux Roberts; his mother, Jeannette C. Babin; one son, Ryan A. Roberts and wife Tricia; one daughter, Rebecca L. Roberts; two sisters, Loretta Adams and Sandra Breaux; and one grandson, Tyler Roberts

• preceded in death by his father, Angelo P. Roberts Sr.; and one daughter, Jill Roberts

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping at the LOP campground; dedicated employee of Mariner Energy, Inc.

Ora Guillot Roundtree

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband of 58 years, Lloyd L. Roundtree; two sons, Eric A. Roundtree and Rick Roundtree; one sister, Pearl Guillot Oncale; two daughters in law, Kathy U. Roundtree and Susan R. Roundtree; and three grandchildren, Erica Roundtree, Ashley Roundtree and Tiffany Roundtree

• preceded in death by her parents, Albert A. Guillot and Adelaide Richard Guillot; six brothers, Andrew, Murphy, Claude, Gilbert, Abby "JoJo" and Albert "Coonie" Guillot; and five sisters, Emily G. Pitre, Mabel G. Clausing, Irene G. Foret, Alma G. Molaison and Odessa G. Andras

• worked as a bus monitor for the Acadia Developmental Center at Nicholls State University; hobbies and interest were cooking, bingo, casino trips and taking care of her friends and family

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

October 8, 2007

Amy Pierce Chiasson

• age 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:25 p.m, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

• funeral service Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Terry Chiasson and wife, Roxanne; one daughter, Cherie C. Zeringue and husband, Mark; one brother, Kernest "Coon" Pierce and wife, Mary Ann; four grandchildren, Ben Hillman, Melissa Hicks, Rebecca Nugent and Justin Chiasson; and three great-grandchildren, Chelsey Hillman, Karlee Chiasson and Philip Hillman

• preceded in death by her parents, Harris Joseph and Alice Pitre Pierce

• member of the Catholic Daughters, the church choir, and the Purple Diamond Red Hatters; loved spending time with her family, traveling and held a deep love for her two poodles, Cha Cherie and Mon Terry; retired schoolteacher who spent 40 years teaching; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

October 9, 2007

Philip Butley Fanguy

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Myra Duplantis Fanguy of Houma; two sons, Mark Fanguy and Michael G. Fanguy of Houma; one daughter, Rebecca Fanguy Dover of Houma; three brothers, Stephen W. “Bill” Fanguy, Warren Thomas “Moo’ Fanguy and Richard “Dickey” Fanguy of Chauvin; one sister, Mary F. Jewell of Henderson, Nev.; and two grandchildren, Dylan M. Fanguy and Hayden C. Fanguy

• preceded in death by his parents, Stephen J.B. Fanguy and Adeline Hebert Fanguy; and one brother, Gene Fanguy

• owner of Duplantis Truck Line; enjoyed life, hunting, fishing and cattle farming; life member of Terrebonne Livestock and Agriculture Fair Association, a member of the Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 2214 of Chauvin, Krewe of Christopher and past king and Krewe of Houmas; president of South Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District, sponsor of 4-H Club, and a sponsor and past president of Ducks Unlimited; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wanda Willis King

• age 68, of Houma and formerly of Pollock, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation Thursday at Hixon Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville; funeral services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball

• survived by one son, Brenton W. King Jr.; one daughter, Donna King Bledsoe and husband, David; one brother, Ronald Wills; five grandchildren, Kayla King Cheramie, Trisha Dugas Aldrich, Brenton King III, Tiffany Dugas and Anthony Dugas II; and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Brenton W. King Sr.; her parents, Edgar and Gertrude Wills; and 14 brothers and sisters

• Hixon Brothers Funeral Home

Vincent Samuel Lamartina Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Rosalie Kramer Lamartina; two sons, Vincent S. Lamartina Jr. and wife, Nettie, and Michael A. Lamartina and wife, Cindy; one brother, Joseph Lamartina; one grandchild, Nicole A. Lamartina; and numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by his parents, Angelo Lamartina Sr. and Catherine Mary Papa Lamartina; one daughter, Joanne Lamartina; two brothers, Angelo Lamartina Jr. and Dominic Lamartina; and two sisters, Frances Lamartina and Frances Pestridge Lamartina

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Henry Lee Livas Sr.

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in First Baptist Church Cemetery in Schriever

• survived by his wife, Brenda Nixon Livas of Houma; three daughters, Andrea Livas, Felisha Allen and husband, Darren, and Tarkisha Robinson, all of Houma; three sons, Henry Livas Jr., Anthony Livas and wife, Alberta, and Prentiss Livas and wife, Shamedda, all of Houma; four sisters, Joyce Noble of New Orleans, Mable Chatman and husband, Lloyd, Rosetta Richardson and husband, Russell, of Houma and Gayle Celestin and husband, the Rev. Donald Sr. of Schriever; four brothers, Clarence Livas and wife, Dianna, Donald Livas Sr. and wife, Melinda, Alvin Livas and John Livas, all of Houma; and 12 grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Josh Sr. and Rosa Livas; and two brothers, Joshua Livas Jr. and Harvey Livas

• member of New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Louis Gene Santiny

• age 65, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 12:14 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

• funeral services today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Louis “Gene” Santiny Jr. and Carleton “Dean” Santiny; one daughter, Margaret Santiny; one brother, Jerry Santiny; three sisters, Louise Autin, Annie Santiny and Elizabeth Perkins; and eight grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Debra Santiny; his parents, Clairville and Emma Denette Santiny; three brothers, Clement, Irvin and Rogers Santiny; and one sister, Anna Mae Broussard

• parishioner of Grand Isle Catholic Church

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Kary J. Usey

• age 49, a native and resident of Boutte, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

• survived by one brother, Gary P. Usey; and one sister, Mona Usey

• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Wilhelmina Schmell Usey

• Falgout Funeral Home

 

October 10, 2007

Christopher J. Arceneaux

• age 46, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home

• survived by his mother, Victoria Arceneaux; one son, Christian Arceneaux; one daughter, Ashleigh Arceneaux; one brother, Michael Arceneaux; and three sisters, Karen Benoit, Cheryl Arceneaux and Patti Cannon

• preceded in death by his father, C.J. Arceneaux

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lori Ann Belanger

• age 24, a native of Detroit and resident of Chauvin, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007

• funeral service Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin

• survived by her parents, Royce and Gardline Belanger; one daughter, Angelle Alce; one brother, Tony James Belanger; and one half-brother, Dué “Tony” Nyugen

• preceded in death by her mother, Melissa “Cue” Nyugen; and her grandparents, Shelly and Eugenia Martin and Michelle J. and Aramay Belanger

• housewife

Rena Ann Mott Bouffanie

• age 59, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:02 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Ernest J. Bouffanie Jr.; two sons, John and Kenneth Bouffanie; four daughters, Ann Miller, Elizabeth B. Griffen, Josephine B. Baker and Katie B. Lee; two brothers, David and Richard Mott; two sisters, Carolyn Dardar and Margaret Guidry; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, John W. Mott and Taah Marie Mott; two sons, Joey Lee Bouffanie and Timmy Bryan Bouffanie; and one brother, Clifton Mott Sr.

• homemaker and a member of Christian Fellowship Church

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

David Joseph ‘Boutte’ Breaux

• age 78, a native of Krotz Springs and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Lafayette

• survived by his wife, Mary Joyce Cannella Breaux; one son, David Jr. and wife, Dianna Constance Breaux; one daughter, Sandra Marie Sternitzke and husband, Mark; one brother, Paul Breaux; two sisters, Vivian Breaux and Mary Lou Williams; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Foston and Mary Devillier Breaux; and two brothers, Foston James Jr. and Lloyd James Breaux

• electronics technician and service manager and was a U.S. Navy veteran; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

• Falgout Funeral Home

Jimmy Joseph Chiasson

• age 57, a native of Lockport and resident of Marrero, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007

• gathering for friends and family to celebrate his life Sunday at the Bayouside Park in Lockport

• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Brandy Plaisance; one daughter, Raquel Chiasson; two granddaughters, Alexis and Haley; one brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Gertie Chiasson; one sister, Janet Chiasson; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Chiasson

• preceded in death by his father, Octave Chiasson; his mother, Lynda Boudreaux Chiasson; and one brother, Jeffrey Chiasson

• hardworking man and served in the U.S. Army; loved to travel the world and enjoyed hanging out with friends at Gomez’s

• Mothe Funeral Home

Leroy J. Dufrene

• age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; memorial service Thursday at the church

• survived by three brothers, Walter “Butsy” Dufrene, Amos “A.J.” Dufrene Jr. and Blaine Dufrene; and three sisters, Carol Gieseler, Helen Gonzales and Iris Galliano

• preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Virginia Matherne Dufrene

• Falgout Funeral Home

Lucille ‘Moms’ Singleton Gray

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Friday at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Charles Lee Gray; two sons, George Singleton of Houma and Timothy Lee Gray of Mississippi; one daughter, LaDonna Watts of Houma; six sisters, Shirley Grant of Los Angeles, Ethel Stewart, Geraldine Jenkins, Joyce Williams, Lorraine Robinson and Adelia Neville, all of Houma; and one brother, Jerome Singleton Sr.

• preceded in death by her father, Isiah Singleton Sr.; her mother, Mary Dominic Singleton; three brothers, John, Rudolph and Isiah Singleton Jr.; and one sister, Barbara Jean Delardo

• member of New Zion Baptist Church

• Community Funeral Home

Patrick James ‘Pat’ Himel

• age 50, a native of Houma and resident of Amite, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his father, Earl Joseph Himel; his stepmother, Gloria Bordelon Himel; three brothers, Brian, Derryl and Kris Himel; and three sisters, Eva Malbrough, Judith Dufrene and Kay LeBoeuf

• preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Boquet Himel

• Falgout Funeral Home

Chloe Inez Tierney Erdmann Olivier

• age 91, a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans and was displaced by Hurricane Katrina where she moved to Houma until her death, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; service Thursday at the funeral home

• survived by three sons, Charles W. Erdmann Jr. and wife, Judy, Craig R. Erdmann and wife, Barbara, and Corey B. Erdmann and wife, Linda; one daughter, Carol Bourke and husband, Michael; four grandchildren, Blaire and Gavin Erdmann and Seth and Erin Higgins and Frank Starks; five great-grandchildren, Chloe Boylan, Ashton and McKenna Higgins, Nadia Erdmann and Victoria Starks; and one sister, Elaine Brinkman

• preceded in death by her husband, Werlein Joseph Olivier; her parents, Joseph Tierney and Clotilde Frederick Gross Tierney; one sister, Maybell Tierney Kippers; and two grandsons, Robert and Craig Erdmann

• loved to cook and many knew her for her good food

• Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Leo E. ‘Lee Edwards’ Pahlke Jr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007

• visitation until funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his fiancee, Ruth Lott Morris of Houma; his aunt, Rita Lapeyrouse Talbot of Houma; his special companion dog, Tiffany Marie Pahlke; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends

• preceded in death by his parents, Leo Edward Pahlke Sr. and Irene Lapeyrouse Pahlke

• announcer and a weatherman for WMC TV in Memphis for 10 years, and held the same position in Nashville, Tenn., for the WSM TV, at the Grand Ole Opry and also in Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Orleans; he and his dad started a AAA Locksmiths in Houma for 11 years, from which he recently retired; professional photographer in Houma for 12 years, a member of the Louisiana National Guard Company C from 1957 to 1961, Sgt. E-5; musician in Terrebonne Parish band in the 1950s and 1960s; graduated from Terrebonne High in 1959 and Nicholls State University in 1963

• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 11, 2007

Willie M. Carter

• age 79, a native and resident of Magnolia, Miss., died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

• visitation today at Cooks Funeral Home in McComb, Miss.; funeral service Saturday at Sherman Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by seven sons, J.J. Carter Jr. and wife, Mamie, Flozell and wife, Brenda, Arthur and wife, Cheryl, Ernest and wife, Lucretia, Jerry and wife, Edna, Tonnie Carter and Larry and wife, Christal; and four daughters, Mary Waterman and husband, Joseph, of Houma, Georgette Bledsoe and husband, Larry, of Houma, Pearla Lewis and husband, Gregory, and Linda Windham and husband, Reggie

• preceded in death by her husband, J.J. Carter Sr.

• member of Sherman Missionary Baptist Church

• Cooks Enterprise Funeral Home

Eldon W. Crider Jr.

• age 87, a native of Cotton Plant, Ark., died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation today at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas; funeral service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery

• survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Alice; four daughters, Judy Butler and husband, Ronnie, Bonnie Gardner, Sherry Young and Kathy Douglas and husband, Bob; his grandchildren, Jennifer and Max Gardner, Ryan Butler, Ashley and Christopher Young, and Carly and Clayton Danford; and his first great-grandchild-to-be, Oliver Eldon Young

• preceded in death by his parents, Eldon W. and Lily Mae Moore Crider; one brother, Thomas Crider; and one sister, Hazel Pierce

• spent his teenage and adult life in Beaumont, Texas, and spent several years during World War II working at the blimp plant in Houma; retired at the age of 67 from a management career, his last position as plant manager of Ohmstede Machine Works in LaPorte; highly respected by family, friends and colleagues for his integrity and moral approach to work and to life

• Forest Park East Funeral Home

Florence Ann Lodrigue Defelice

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 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 her husband, John Sidney Defelice of Grand Caillou; her mother, Bessie Marie Lacabon Lodrigue of Houma; one son, Brad J. Defelice and wife, Heidi, of Houma; three daughters, Caroline M. Montoto and husband, Henry, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jackie D. Leco and husband, Mark, and Carol D. Duplantis and husband, Johnny, of Houma; three brothers, Anthony Lodrigue Jr. of Houma, Lawrence Lodrigue of Grand Caillou and Jimmy Lodrigue of Houma; two sisters, Gloria Crappel of Harvey and Mary Gregoire of Houma; 12 grandchildren, Danielle L. Duplantis, Samuel R. Parfait Jr., Kandy R. Parfait, Sydney M. Duplantis, Mark A. Leco Jr., Christie A. Defelice, Bradley J. Defelice, Savannah L. Leco, Seth M. Defelice, Trey M. Defelice, Joshua J. Montoto, Christian L. Montoto and one on the way; and one great-grandchild, Tori C. Parfait

• preceded in death by her father, Anthony Joseph Lodrigue; her grandparents, Florence and William Lacobon, and Anjelic and William Lodrigue; two brothers, Henry Lodrigue and infant brother, Lodrigue; and two sisters, Effie McVay and Bessie Mae Welch

• homemaker

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roberta Duplantis

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007

• memorial service Friday at Victory Christian Center in Houma

• survived by three sons, John Duplantis Jr., Taylor Duplantis and Todd Duplantis; one daughter, Deborah Dupre; one brother, Andrew Lirette; three sisters, Myrtle Duplantis, Janet Lirette and Judy Liner; and seven grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Gilbert Lirette and Idele Dehart Lirette; and one sister, Mary Ann Bourg

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Evelina Henderson Johnson

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by three daughters, Geraldine Toups and Lois Brown of Thibodaux and Kasharon Duncan of Houma; three sons, Willie Johnson of Thibodaux, Lloyd Johnson Sr. of Napoleonville and Tommie Johnson Sr. of Phoenix; one sister, Elnora Johnson of Raceland; two brothers, Henry Henderson of Columbia, S.C., and Walter Robinson of Napoleonville; 29 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Solomon Johnson Sr.; her parents, James and Olevia Henderson; four sons, Solomon Johnson Jr., Louis Johnson Sr., Nolen Johnson Sr. and Lawrence Johnson Sr.; eight brothers, Lawrence, Louis, Ernest, Richard, Andrew, Wilbert, Harry and Cleveland Henderson; and three sisters, Louvenia Taylor, Lillie Robinson and Hazel Arsene

• member of New Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board

• Kennedy Funeral Home

Philip L. Miller

• age 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the church, with a private burial at a later date

• survived by three brothers, Eddie “Jeff”, Thomas “Tom” and Michael Miller; and three sisters, Alison Johnston, Jan Hodge and Sue Ellen Miller

• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie J. Miller and Phyllis W. Miller; and two brothers, Philip Alvin Miller and John David Miller

• member of St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux and Friends of Christ Church in Napoleonville

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Daniel Christopher Turner

• age 19, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:31 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Emanuel Baptist Church Cemetery

• survived by his parents, Angela Turner and Issac Griffin Jr.; his grandparents, Daniel Turner and Audrey Turner; two stepbrothers, Anthony Williams and Dominique Williams; eight uncles, Henry Griffin, Wendell Griffin, Isaac Ricks, Jesse Williams Jr., Tyrone Turner Sr., Kerry Sims, Cleveland Jones and Vernell Johnson; 16 aunts, Mary Calloway, Gloria M. Williams, Lorraine W. Walker, Theresa Smith Turner, Cheryl Lewis, Lisa Griffin, Mary Griffin, Mary Louise Twiggs, JoAnn Ricks, Terri Ricks, Julia Ann Guillory, Mary Ann Sims, Lana Turner, Theresa Turner, Dorothy Jones and Danielle Marie Turner; and his godparent, LaMeka Burtow

• preceded in death by his grandparents, Lou Bertha Lovely Jackson and Isaac Griffin Sr.; and his great-grandparents, Jesse Williams and Mary Duncan Williams

• student at Nicholls State University and loved traveling, studying and computers; Baptist

• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Ivory Lyons Williams

• age 88, a native of Waterproof Plantation and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• funeral services Friday at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Church in New Orleans; visitation and viewing Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Big Bayou Black, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two daughters, Mary Dell Oates and Carrie Mae Jackson of New Orleans; one sister, Ruby Hamilton of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Martina Williams of Napoleonville; one brother-in-law, Louis Ruffin of Houma; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and relatives

• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Williams; her parents, Henry and Mary Hawkins Lyons; one son, the Rev. Cleveland Williams Sr.; one sister, Picola Lyons Ruffin; four brothers, Mervin, Louis, Henry Jr. and Rezzie Lyons; and her grandparents, Dave and Darkie Hawkins and Regis and Anna Celestine Lyons

• Gertrude Geddes Funeral Home in New Orleans

Jaiden Cruz Wolfe

• age 3 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

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

• survived by his parents, Rolando “Hurley” Wolfe and Karen Elizabeth Owen of Houma; his grandparents, Richard Jr. “Te-Bagin” and Leah Owen of Houma, Graciela Villan of Houma and Roland Wolfe Jr. of Houma; and his great-grandparents, Virtudes Villan of Houston, Sementra and Roland Wolfe Sr. of Houma, Richard Sr. and step-great-grandmother, Beatrice Owen, of Houma, Zoella Adams of Cut Off and Elliott Smith Sr. of Houma

• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Hector Villan and Shirley Mae Smith

• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

October 12, 2007

Florence Ann Lodrigue Defelice

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

• visitation today 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 her husband, John Sidney Defelice of Grand Caillou; her mother, Bessie Marie Lacabon Lodrigue of Houma; one son, Brad J. Defelice and wife, Heidi, of Houma; three daughters, Caroline M. Montoto and husband, Henry, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jackie D. Leco and husband, Mark, and Carol D. Duplantis and husband, Johnny, of Houma; three brothers, Anthony Lodrigue Jr. of Houma, Lawrence Lodrigue of Grand Caillou and Jimmy Lodrigue of Houma; two sisters, Gloria Crappel of Harvey and Mary Gregoire of Houma; 12 grandchildren, Danielle L. Duplantis, Samuel R. Parfait Jr., Kandy R. Parfait, Sydney M. Duplantis, Mark A. Leco Jr., Christie A. Defelice, Bradley J. Defelice, Savannah L. Leco, Seth M. Defelice, Trey M. Defelice, Joshua J. Montoto, Christian L. Montoto and one on the way; and one great-grandchild, Tori C. Parfait

• preceded in death by her father, Anthony Joseph Lodrigue; her grandparents, Florence and William Lacobon, and Anjelic and William Lodrigue; two brothers, Henry Lodrigue and infant brother, Lodrigue; and two sisters, Effie McVay and Bessie Mae Welch

• homemaker

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alan Paul Fuselier

• age 39, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Gibson Baptist Mission Church in Gibson; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his father and stepmother, J.B. and Carmen Caballero Fuselier; his mother, Sharon Fuselier; one stepsister, Christy Kindell; one sister, Shawna Steib and husband, James; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his grandparents, J.B. "Wilford" and Bernadette Fuselier and Raymond and Yvonne Smith

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Edward G. ‘Hollywood’ Howard III

• age 59, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral

• survived by his wife, Joann B. Howard; two sons, Edward Howard IV and Jaime H. Ball; two daughters, Tesa Blanchard and Sherie Singley; four sisters, Antoinett "Toni" H. Plaisance, Patricia H. Harding, Glenda H. Bourgeois and Margaret H. Pellegrin; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Edward G. Howard Jr. and Mathilde Moore Howard

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Larry ‘House’ Jupiter

• age 55, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007

• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to religious services Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two daughters, Tonya and Tramethia Jupiter; one brother, Lionel Jupiter; six sisters, Betty Burd, Hester Williams, Gertrude Smith, Brenda Morris and husband, Otis, Bernice Jupiter and Dianne Williams; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his parents, Letha and Wallace Jupiter Sr.; three brothers, Loris and Wallace Jupiter Jr. and Perry Jupiter; and three sisters, Dorothy Smith, and Rosetta and Letha Rose Jupiter

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Louis Lawrence Jr.

• age 65, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Guscelia Lawrence of Thibodaux; one son, Louis Lawrence III of Thibodaux; one daughter, Ollie Gallager of Baldwin; five sisters, Laverga Lawrence of Lockport, Mercedes Jones and Shirley Petty of Gretna, Helen Cheatham of New Orleans and Mable Videau of Harvey; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Beatrice Lawrence; three sisters, Martha Willis, Gloria Flagg and Juanita Bush; four brothers, Herman Tross, Will Shields, Laymon Shields and Joseph Smith; and his grandparents, Matthew and Martha Lawrence, Willie and Rosa Lawrence

• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served on the Senior Deacon Board

• Kennedy Funeral Home

Helen C. Legendre

• age 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by two brothers, Raymond Legendre Jr. and James J. Legendre; one sister, Laura Oncale; one nephew; and three nieces

• preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Legendre Sr. and Madeleina Thibodaux Legendre

• school teacher for Lafourche Parish

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Doris Dickerson Maryland

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma

• survived by her mother, Eunice Williams of Houma; her stepmother, Listoria Dickerson; two daughters, Sheena Henry and husband, Poleat Sr., of Atlanta, and Sherry Staidum and husband, Carlton, of Houma; 11 sisters, Evelyn Lyons Madison and husband, Leroy, Velvet Volter of New York, Mary Jenkins and husband, Cedric, Yolanda, Jenessia and Barbara Dickerson, April Brown and husband, Dwayne, of Alabama, Robin Sims and husband, Errol, Latasha Celestine, Catherine Thomas and Betty Celestin and husband, Jonathan; eight brothers, William Lyons Sr., Walter Dickerson Jr., Brian Dickerson, Timothy Spencer and wife, Jackie, Anthony Spencer, Terry Spencer and wife, Anita, of Alabama, Raymond Diggs and Raymond Collins; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her first husband, Robert D. Smith; her father, Walter Dickerson Sr.; her grandparents, Paul and Emma Going Dickerson, Rachel White and Nolan Williams

• member of New Zion Baptist Church

• Kennedy Funeral Home

Don Joseph Olivier

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:07 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation today 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 wife, Beatrice Bergeron Olivier of Houma; three sons, Mark Olivier and wife, Elaine, of Raceland, Darren Olivier and wife, Kathryn, of Long Beach, Calif., and Desmond Olivier and wife, Heather, of Clinton, Miss.; one daughter, Sonya O. Chaney and husband, Craig, of Gray; three brothers, Irvin Olivier of Shepard, Texas, Lee Olivier of Houma and Pat Olivier of Gray; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Fanguy Olivier; and his parents, Ervin Olivier and Eulecia "Lou" Hebert Olivier

• retired hot shot driver for Cor-Val, a former bread deliverer with Evangeline Maid for 27 years and a Terminix Technician for 10 years; U.S. Navy reserves; member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Murphy Jude Pellegrin

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Beverly Luke Pellegrin, of Dulac; one son, Murray Pellegrin and wife, Tracy, of Norco; one daughter, Deana Carmichael and husband, Mack, of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Gautreaux of Houma, Charlotte Lirette of Magnolia, Miss., and Cristine Verrette of Denham Springs; three grandchildren, Cade Pellegrin, Jake Carmichael and Lindsey Carmichael; two step-grandchildren, Kaitlin Tregle and Ryan Tregle; and one step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Tregle

• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Pellegrin and Eula Mae Voisin Pellegrin

• self-employed commercial fisherman and welder and was a member of the Knights of Columbus; husband for 47 years; loved to make people laugh; devoted to his religion and believed strongly in the concept of family; an organ donor; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lorne J. Schexnayder Jr.

• age 25, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his parents, Lorne Schexnayder Sr. and Stephanie Schexnayder; one brother, Lee Schexnayder; his grandparents, Roy and Sylvia Borne and Juanita Schexnayder; and numerous family and friends

• preceded in death by his grandfather, Fernand Schexnayder

• member of South Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department and the Knights of Columbus; security officer for Treasure Chest Casino

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Robert ‘West Coast’ Westley

• age 54, a native of White Castle and resident of Donaldsonville, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Asberry Methodist Church Cemetery in White Castle

• survived by two sons, Robert Clay and Donald Ray Nicholas; two daughters, Jesquakh Nicholas and Kaliah Jean Westley; nine sisters, Ralph Ann Westley, Jesqrie W. Johnson, Octavia W. Collins, Wynonia W. Dickerson, Jeanette W. Stevenson, Ada W. Smith, Doris W. James, and Orelia and Beulah Westley; three brothers, Roy, Gilbert and Ambrose Westley Jr.; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his parents, Coretta and Ambrose Westley Sr.; two brothers, Hector and Lossrin Westley

• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Carrie Williams

• age 90, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Lionel Owens Jr. and wife, Marilyn, of Marrero and Darrel Owens Sr. and wife, Lorey, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Ava Washington and husband, Gary Sr., and Paulette Williams of Thibodaux; two brothers, Irvin Williams and wife, Brenda, and Ernest Williams and wife, Bessie, of Thibodaux; one sister, Dorothy Reese and husband, Harold Sr., of Charlotte N.C.; one great-grandchild; and five great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her former husband, Roosevelt Sanders; her parents, Willie Sr. and Viola Williams; one daughter, Eloise Skidmore Owens; three brothers, Joseph Sr., Willie Jr. and Edward Williams Sr.; and four sisters, Eloise Williams, Lillian B. Stamps, Mary Steverson and Annette Taylor

• member of New Belmont Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board

• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

October 13, 2007

Mildred Baradell Adams

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two daughters, Janet A. Roussel and husband, C.A., of Thibodaux and Judy A. Leonard and husband, Davis, of Belle River; one daughter-in-law, Janice Adams of Thibodaux; three sisters, Rose Boudreaux, Marie Babin and Shirley Simmons; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie H. Adams Sr.; her parents, Robert Baradell Sr. and Cecile Breaux Baradell; one son, Freddie H. Adams Jr.; two brothers; Charles Baradell and Robert Baradell Jr.; one sister, Rita Babin; and one great-great-grandson, Dawson Voisin

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Arthur Lanier ‘Artie’ Chaisson

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died of a heart attack, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation to religious service time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Monday at the funeral home

• survived by his mother and her companion, Rea Babin Chaisson and Chester G. Prejeant; one daughter, Destinee Chaisson; two brothers, Glaise John Chaisson and wife, Sue, and Joseph Chaisson and wife, Kathy; and four sisters, Brenda Cuneo, Wanda Goss and husband, Robert, Paula Champagne and husband, Carlton, and Rea C. Romano

• preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Chaisson Sr.; his grandparents, Rosa Thibodaux and Glaise Babin, Joseph Arthur and Winona Boudreaux Chaisson; and one brother-in-law, Wade Romano

• member of Living Word Church

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Percy G. ‘Toot’ DeJean Jr.

• age 53, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Lake Charles, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Dorothy Parr DeJean; one daughter, Tanya D. Curtis; four brothers, Greg, Bobby, Richard and Mark DeJean; one sister, Lorraine Faucheux; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his father, Percy DeJean Sr.

• U.S. Air Force veteran

• Falgout Funeral Home

Janice A. Hartman

• age 62, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Gerald Hartman; her father, Anthony Adams; one son, Michael Hartman and wife, Christine; two daughters, Maria Turner and husband, Brent, and Kristin Hartman; one brother, Wayne Adams; one twin sister, Janine Falgout; and four grandchildren, Drake and Bryce Turner, and Vincent and Chloe Hartman

• preceded in death by her mother, Eloise S. Adams

• member of the Dominican Laiety, the Renew Prayer Group, Ladies’ Altar Society and taught CCD for 25 years; first brought the Children’s Liturgy Program to Holy Savior Catholic Church; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Patrick Paul Gautreaux

• age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery

• survived by his mother, Mary Neal Gautreaux of Montegut; two brothers, Michael Gautreaux of Montegut and Adam Gautreaux and wife, Mary, of Bourg; one nephew, Adam Lionel Gautreaux IV; three nieces, Angelica Gautreaux, Katie Gautreaux and Brittnee Gautreaux; and one great-niece, Crystal Gautreaux

• preceded in death by his father, Adam Lionel Gautreaux; one sister-in-law, Lisa Gautreaux; and one niece, Karen Gautreaux

• self-employed shrimper and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sybil Guidry Walden

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and longtime resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

• memorial service held at a later date

• survived by one brother, Albert H. Guidry of California; one sister, Phyllis Guidry of Golden Meadow; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by her husband, Wallace R. Walden; her parents, A.D. Guidry and Marie Louise Aycock Guidry; two brothers, Ronald Guidry and Donald Guildry; and three sisters, Marie Louise Guidry, Doris G. Doloisio and Emily G. Pitre

• past employee of Chauvin Funeral Home and a longtime employee of Terrebonne Motor Co. of Houma

 

October 14, 2007

Meryl Porche Doyle

• age 83, a native of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

• visitation Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; funeral at the church

• survived by two daughters, Kathie Folse and husband, Ron Folse, Maureen Keife and husband, David Keife of Houma; one sister, Joyce Moore and husband, Harris of Dallas; one brother-in-law, Denzel Eaton of Houma; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Doyle; her parents, Emile Porche and Verna Bergeron Porche; and one sister, Peggy Eaton

• homemaker

• Chauvin Funeral Home Inc.

Jessie James Parfait

• age 58, a native of Grand Caillou, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

• visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Joann Agnes Martin-Parfait; one son, Christopher Billiot; two daughters, Carlotta Billiot and Harley Verdin; four brothers, James (Florence) Parfait, Paul (Cheryl) Parfait, Angelo (Reyes) Parfait and Patrick (Cheryl) Parfait; six sisters, Mrs. Edward (Barbara) Fitch Jr., Mrs. Regis (Monica) "Cindy" Verdin, Angelie "Pokey" Parfait and Floyd Parfait, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) "Cheing" Verdin, Mrs. Grover (Bessie) Jackson and Mrs. Alvin Mack (Beverly) "Yogie" Billiot

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Tookie" Parfait and Marie Irene Trosclair; one brother, Joseph Aubrey Parfait; and his grandparents, Henry and Juliann Parfait and Angelo and Louise Trosclair

• worked as a tug-boat captain; attended Holy Family of Grand Caillou; served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

• Community Funeral Home

Albert Paul ‘Calbutte’ Sander

• age 79, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Friday Oct. 12, 2007

• visitation today and Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Monday at Falgout Funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery

• survived by three daughters, Darlene and husband, Grant Dupre, Patti and husband, Paul Carter, and Tammy and husband, Craig Babin; one sister, Eula Robicheaux; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Ann Duplantis Sanders; and one brother Carrol Sanders

• member of Maria Immaculata; served in the U.S. Army and fought in World War II; member of the United Veterans League, Knights of Columbus, Dulac Council 4th Degree and Evergreen Lions Club

Mary Guidroz Saunier

• age 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; funeral services with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by her husband, Tal Saunier; one son, Brandon Saunier; one daughter, Brooke Saunier; her mother, Eileen Gaudet Guidroz; two sisters, Annette Guidroz Braud and husband, Jody, and Amy Guidroz Chiasson and husband, Matthew; two brothers, Charles "Chuck" Guidroz and wife, Rayne, and Harold "Chip" Guidroz III; three nephews; and two nieces

• preceded in death by her father, Harold Charles Guidroz Jr.; her grandparents, Firmin and Maxie Gaudet and Harold and Mildred Guidroz

• Catholic and a member of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma; enjoyed traveling, cooking and watching movies with her children

• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews

Georgie Mae Kinchen Young

• age 67, a native of Franklin and resident of Moreno Valley, Calif., died of cancer, Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

• visitation today at Arlington Mortuary; funeral service Monday, with burial in Riverside National Cemetery

• survived by three daughters, Debra Ann Young, Valarie Annette Young and Julie Denise Muhammad; two sons, Robert Sanford Young and Donald Stephen Young; two brothers, Arthur Kinchen of Morgan City, and Edward Kinchen of Houma; one sister, Deloris Ann Livas and husband, Leonard, of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Moses Raymond Young; and her parents, George and Ethel Kinchen

• retired certified nursing assistant

• Arlington Mortuary

 

October 15, 2007

Lloyd ‘T-Lloyd’ Cortez Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

• visitation today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Life Center and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife of 57 years, Genevieve Folse Cortez; three sons, Clifford Cortez and wife, Linda, James Cortez and wife, Sharon, and Lloyd Cortez Jr. and wife, Donna; three daughters, Victoria Cortez and husband, Grant, Veronica Melancon and husband, Kirk, and Linda Martinez and husband, Damian; two sisters, Exene Loupe and Torsilla Kraemer; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Louis and Victoria Rome Cortez; his grandparents, Septime Cortez Sr. and Marcelline Dempster Cortez and Victor and Mytrile Rome; five brothers, Louis M., Steptime Jr., Joseph F., Emelian and Moise Cortz; and four sisters, Marcelline Loupe, Evelyn Loupe, Yvonne Usea and Edith Hotard

• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a World War II veteran

• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Barbara J. Jackson

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 1:38 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow

• survived by two sons, David Jackson and Carl Jackson Jr.; two daughters, Deborah Jackson and Martha Lauinger; one brother, Claude Jones; three sisters, Rita Bordes, Judith Borne and Margaret "Amy" Anselmi; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jackson Sr.; her parents, Davis Anthony and Ethel Fayard Jones; and three brothers, Davis A. Jones Jr., George Jones Sr. and Clifford Jones

• Falgout Funeral Home

Phyllis Dean Landis Labat

• age 82, a native of Kearney, Neb., and resident of Lafayette, died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity’s Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Brenton "Brent" Michael Labat of Lafayette; one daughter-in-law, Charlene B. Labat of Lafayette; and three grandchildren, Brent Matthew Labat, Alex Michael Labat and Brooke Elizabeth Labat, all of Lafayette

• preceded in death by her husband, George J. Labat; her parents, Albert and Nellie Landis; and six sisters, Louise Quinlan, Shirley Christ, Beulah Gustafson, Clara Minnick, Iola Hackman and Floy Landis

• Falgout Funeral Home

Albert Paul ‘Calbutte’ Sanders

• age 79, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Friday Oct. 12, 2007

• funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery

• survived by three daughters, Darlene and husband, Grant Dupre, Patti and husband, Paul Carter, and Tammy and husband, Craig Babin; one sister, Eula Robicheaux; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Ann Duplantis Sanders; and one brother Carrol Sanders

• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; served in the U.S. Army and fought in World War II; member of the United Veterans League, Knights of Columbus, Dulac Council 4th Degree and Evergreen Lions Club

• Falgout Funeral Home

 

 October 16, 2007

Larry Joseph Benoit

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel

• survived by two sons, Jason Benoit and wife, Carol, of Dallas, and Scott Tramell of Mesquite, Texas; one daughter, Annette Benoit of Houma; three brothers, Clarence Benoit, Gary Benoit of Thibodaux and Eugene Benoit of Merrett Island, Fla.; one sister, Regina Carlos of Houma; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. Benoit and Eula Robichaux Benoit; and one brother, Troy Benoit

• truck driver

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doyle Hayes Doggett

• age 77, a native of Wingate, Texas, entered the gates of heaven, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007

• services Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 49 years, Marion Pace Doggett of Houma; two brothers, Richard Doggett of Stanton, Texas, and Raymond Doggett of Kerrville, Texas; two daughters, Tarra Lynn Pitre and husband, Dennis, of Lockport and Ronda Kaye Porche and husband, Rickey, of Houma; one son-in-law, Jerry Duplantis of Houma; four grandchildren, Corey, Casey, Jennifer and Brittany, all of Houma; one niece, Tomorrow; and one nephew, Billy

• preceded in death by his parents, Hayes Lennard Doggett and Mary Emma Adcock Doggett

• U.S. Korean War veteran and a 35 year employee of Dresser Industries

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anthony J. Glorioso Sr.

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Anthony Glorioso Jr.; one daughter, Christina Glorioso; and one grandchild

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Ruberta ‘Bert’ LaCoste

• age 84, died at Patterson Healthcare Center, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum

• survived by one son, Irving LaCoste Jr. and wife, Pat, of Bayou L’Ourse; one daughter, Gwendolyn Luu and boyfriend, Patrick Cloutier, of Morgan City; two brothers, Merval Adams Sr. and wife, Claudette, of Bayou Vista, and Eulice Adams and wife, Carol, of Morgan City; four sisters, Ruby Written, Hilda Dobard, Edmae Landry, all of Morgan City, and Rosalie Dupuy and husband, Clarence, of Amelia; four grandchildren, Stacey L. Jones, Jennifer L. Holley, Corey Luu and Jordan LaCoste; and two great-grandchildren, Elijah Jones and Isaiah Jones

• preceded in death by her husband, Irving Lacoste Sr.; her parents, Clivie Adams and Louise Champagne Adams; one daughter, Elsie LaCoste; one son, Brian LaCoste; and one sister, Beulah Estay

• an excellent cook and loved to cook any and everything; loved sewing, crocheting and helping people

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Mary Guidroz Saunier

• age 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died surrounded by her loving family at 2:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

• funeral services today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by her husband, Tal Saunier; one son, Brandon Saunier; one daughter, Brooke Saunier; her mother, Eileen Gaudet Guidroz; two sisters, Annette Guidroz Braud and husband, Jody, and Amy Guidroz Chiasson and husband, Matthew; two brothers, Charles “Chuck” Guidroz and wife, Rayne, and Harold “Chip” Guidroz III; three nephews; and two nieces

• preceded in death by her father, Harold Charles Guidroz Jr.; her grandparents, Firmin and Maxie Gaudet and Harold and Mildred Guidroz

• Catholic and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma; enjoyed traveling, cooking and watching movies with her children

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Adam Ernest Verdin

• age 69, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 10:31 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church

• survived by his companion, Mary Naquin; three stepsons, Simon and Darren Naquin and Ernest Verdin; three stepdaughters, Debra Naquin, Charlene Verdin and Norma Naquin; five brothers, Paul, Matthew, Michael, Jessie and Richard Verdin; two sisters, Rita Irma Billiot and Juanita Agnes Gonzales; 17 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Adam E. and Libby Marie Foret Verdin; one step-great-grandchild, Carey Dehart Jr.; five brothers, T-John, Lindwood, Wilson, Wilbert and Jeffrey Verdin; and one sister, Theresa Verdin Billiot

• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Sterling A. Olivier

• age 87, a native of Whitecastle and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007