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Obituaries June, 2008 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 July 2008

June 1, 2008

Rena Kay Allen

• age 22, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Schriever, died Monday, May 26, 2008
• funeral serviceTuesday at Beacon Light Baptist Church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery
• survived by three aunts, Patricia Woods, Viola Adams of Schriever and Bessie M. Ross of Gray; and two uncles, Roland Miles Jr. and Charles D. Miles of Gray
• preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Miles; her grandparents, Roland Miles Sr. and Leona Miles; and one aunt Mary Miles Barrow
• certified nursing attendant with Audubon Guest House
• Community Funeral Home

Harry Lonzo Bonvillian Sr.

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Grand Caillou, died Monday, May 26, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Charmaine, of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife, Dr. Jocelyn Freeman-Bonvillian, of Baton Rouge, and Corey C. Bonvillian and wife, Tasha, of New Iberia; three daughters, Angela L. Lawson and husband, Wayne, of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian of Grand Caillou, and Andrea B. Lawson and husband, Edward, of Houma; his mother-in-law, Victoria Matthews-Brown; three brothers, Willie Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Josephine, of Grand Caillou, James Bonvillian Sr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma, and Paul J. Bonvillian of Houma; and four sisters, Dorothy Mae Stevenson and husband, Kelmer, of Houma, Emma Bonvillian of Gray, Mary B. Nixon of Houma and Delores B. Johnson and husband, Nilo, of Grand Caillou; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Brown-Bonvillian; one daughter, Tammy B. Carvin; his parents, Willie Bonvillian Sr. and Emma "Susie" Bonvillian; two brothers, Albert and Earl Bonvillian; four sisters, Joyce B. LeBoeuf, Ora Mae B. Norman, Leola B. Torrey and Florence B. Williams; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church of Grand Caillou and a U.S. Army veteran; retired truck driver
• Community Funeral Home

Ricky John Bergeron

• age 46, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:32 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2008
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 30 years, Myra Fremin Bergeron of Thibodaux; his parents, Reuben Bergeron Jr. and Carolyn Fremin Bergeron of Houma; two daughters, Kristi Bergeron Domangue and husband, Zebulun Abel Domangue, and Meagan Elizabeth Bergeron of Thibodaux; one brother, Rodney Bergeron and wife, Michelle, of Houma; one sister, Paula Fremin of Houma; and one grandchild, Carly Domangue
• an assistant manager with Delta World Tire and a member of Woodmen of the World; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph "J.C." Clarence Callahan

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his very devoted and deeply loved wife of 60 years, Louise Quick Callahan of Houma; his four daughters and their husbands, all of whom adored him, Christine Hebert and husband, Richard, Darnell Burkett and husband, Billy, Joretta Landry and husband, Ron, and Janna Positerry and husband, Kerrel, of Houma; 16 grandchildren, Ricky Hebert and wife, Tara, Nicole Pierce and husband, Kip, Holly Griffin and husband, Miles, Richelle Bergeron and husband, Jason, Raequel Hebert and friend, Lee Rembert, Jerome "Pepe" Chauvin Jr. and wife, Alanna, Renae Neil and husband, Denny, Kallie Williams and husband, Ed, Rachael Hebert and husband, Kiley, Katie Positerry, Ryan Hebert and wife, Christy, Rebecca Harrall and companion, Jermaine, Ashley Berkett and companion, Cullen, Matt Burkett, Monique Wright and husband, David, and Michelle Verrett and husband, Danny; 37 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Leontine Rogers Callahan; three brothers, Ward Callahan, Morris "Fatty" Callahan and Hubert Callahan; and one sister, Marie Antoinette "Poole" Miller
• retired derrick barge foreman for 30 years with J. Ray McDermott; U.S. Army veteran from World War II and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Catherine Marmande Jones

• age 86, a native of Dularge and resident of Naples, Fla., died Thursday, May 22, 2008
• memorial service at a later date; ashes will join those of her husband’s scattered at sea by her family and the Coast Guard
• survived by two children, Catherine Jones and Craig Jr.; one granddaughter, Catherine Hugo; one grandson, Steve Rogers; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Anneke Catherine of Aldie, Va.; one sister, Elaine McGowan; two nephews, Tommy and Ben Royce; and one niece, Maria Elaine of Houston
• preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lt. Col. Dr. Craig S. Jones
• essence of strength, generosity and graceful beauty; proud Southern woman; attended LSU, joined Delta Delta Delta sorority and married her husband, Lt. Col. Dr. Craig S. Jones, in New Orleans in 1942; after the war, they moved to Shelby, N.C., for 36 years; Craig was a general surgeon and Catherine was busy with her two children, church and the Junior League; they retired to Naples in 1978 enjoying boating, bridge and walking the beach in front of La Mer Condominiums; founding member of the Naples chapter of National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), a member of the First Presbyterian Church and, with her husband, the Coast Guard Auxiliary; just before her death, she met her second great-grandchild, Anneke Catherine remembering her days on the plantation in Louisiana

Joshua Paul "Josh" LeBlanc

• age 17, a native and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ginger LeBlanc and Alan Matherne; two sisters, Janae’ Matherne and Jani Matherne; his grandmothers, Wilmer "MawMaw" Curole LeBlanc, Janel "Granny" Seager; two aunts, Jill L. Hebert and Robin L. Williams; two uncles, Carroll Hebert and Chetly Williams; his great aunt and uncle, Dickie Curole and Wille Curole Quinlan; and his cousins, Shaun Melancon, Angelle L. Melancon, Faith Angelle Melancon and Cody Williams
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roland Anthony LeBlanc and Wilber "Poppie" Seager; his great-grandparents, Albert and Elda Curole and Florestine and Ben LeBlanc; one uncle, Greg LeBlanc; and one cousin, Chelsey Williams
• worked for Bayou Supply and B&E Seafood; enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Brenda Miles

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Schriever, died Monday, May 26, 2008
• funeral service Tuesday at Beacon Light Baptist Church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Roland Miles Jr. and Charles D. Miles of Gray; and three sisters, Patricia Woods, Viola Adams of Schriever and Bessie M. Ross of Gray
• preceded in death by her parents, Roland Miles Sr. and Leona Miles; one daughter, Rena Kay Allen; and one sister, Mary Miles Barrow
• client service worker with the Department of Family Services
• Community Funeral Home

Devin Joseph Pearson

• age 15, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Mike and Bridget Pearson; two brothers, Joshua Pearson and fianceé, Ashley Bellanger, and Austin Pearson; his grandparents, Roy and Winnie Entwisle; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Gloria Pearson; and one uncle, Roy Gerard Entwisle
• student at Central Lafourche High School and was a member of the football and soccer teams
• Falgout Funeral Home

Norman Ray Sr.

• age 90 a native of Terrebonne parish and a resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Norman Ray Jr. of Houma and Ray Clark of Chicago; six daughters, Marie Collins, Vernadette Copeland, Latenia Ray and Clevetta Ray of Chicago, Cassandra Jones of California, and Otilia Eubank of Raceland; one brother, Marshall Ray Jr.; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Cooley Ray; his parents, Marshall Ray Sr. and Mamie Chilson Ray; and one sister, Rose Ann Ray Jones
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Darrell Paul Scott

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillian Foret Scott; one stepson, Johnnie Brown; one stepdaughter, Jessica Brown; two brothers, Reggie Scott and Horace Scott Jr.; and one sister, Racheal Scott
• preceded in death by his mother, Diane Duplantis Scott
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Donald Earl Thomas

• age 19, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church; religious services at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Kelvin and Tineaker Chisley of Covington, and Tonuannette Thomas of Baton Rogue; one son, Ty’zavier Thomas of Covington; five brothers, Juan Thomas of Baton Rogue, Kelvin Barnes, Keldon Barnes, Keldric Barnes and Malik Baham all of Covington; four sisters, Renetta Thomas of Baton Rogue, Keltasha Baham of Covington, and Kelly Boyd and Shelly Boyd of Thibodaux; grandparents Mary Thomas and Joseph Holmes, and Carol Williams of Tulsa, Okla., and Bessie McDaniel of New Orleans; and one great-grandmother, Eula Mathews of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents Ophelia Mitchell and Sterling Chisley Sr.; and one great-grandfather, Harry Mathews
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

June 2, 2008

Ricky John Bergeron

• age 46, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:32 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 30 years, Myra Fremin Bergeron of Thibodaux; his parents, Reuben Bergeron Jr. and Carolyn Dumont Bergeron of Houma; two daughters, Kristi Bergeron Domangue and husband, Zebulun Abel Domangue, and Meagan Elizabeth Bergeron of Thibodaux; one brother, Rodney Bergeron and wife, Michelle, of Houma; one sister, Paula Fremin of Houma; and one grandchild, Carly Domangue
• an assistant manager with Delta World Tire and a member of Woodmen of the World; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Betty Allemand Chiasson

• age 71, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Whitney Chiasson; one son, Brian Chiasson; one daughter, Rhonda Williams; two brothers, Johnny Allemand and Roland Allemand; four sisters, Vivian Parr, Lillian Rome, Lillie Rose Trosclair and Marion Cretini; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Xavier Allemand and Celestine Breaux Allemand; and one brother, Roy Allemand
• member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ricky G. DeJean

• age 50, a resident of Chalmette, died Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens
• husband of Susan Ronquillo DeJean; son of Eugene J. DeJean; stepson of Sandra P. DeJean; father of Brandi D. Pilet and husband, Dennis, Jessica DeJean, Ricci D. McDaniel and husband, Kenny, and Sherie L. Trentacosta; brother of Chris N. and wife, Nanette, and Eugene J. "E.J." III and wife, Brenda, DeJean; stepbrother of James Preslipsky; grandfather of Macy, Brennan and Mayson Pilet, Ethan DeJean, Ayden and Averey Kokemor; god father of Christopher Gosnell and E.J. DeJean IV; and survived by nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Clara Willis DeJean
• commercial fisherman
• St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home

Ida Mae Hidalgo Kern

• age 87, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Betty Jane LeBlanc and husband, Butch, of Napoleonville; one son, Daniel J. Kern Jr. of Napoleonville; one sister, Marie Blanchard of Belle Rose; one brother, Lloyd Hidalgo Sr. of Belle Rose; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Daniel J. Kern Sr.; her parents, Olibert and Ida Causin Hidalgo; one sister, Helen Carbo; and five brothers, Arthur, Robert, Joe, Ulysses and Charles Hidalgo
• homemaker
• Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Leland Joseph Robichaux Jr.

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Judy Cunningham Robichaux of Houma; two sons, Ricky Robichaux Sr. of Houma and Dicky Robichaux of Houston; one daughter, Lisa Robichax Boudreaux and husband, Ray Boudreaux, of Houma; two brothers, Alton Robichaux of Gulfport, Miss., and Alex Robichaux and wife, Camille Robichaux, of Houma; five sisters, Mildred Robichaux and husband, Donald Robichaux, Wilda Bergeron, Diane Pellegrin and husband, Ray Pellegrin, Paula Smith and husband, Jack Smith, of Houma, and Myra Hearn and husband, Ken Hearn, of Houston; and eight grandchildren, Christopher, Kiri, Bridget, Skyler, Ricky Jr., Alisa, Angel and Jayden Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Leland J. Robichaux Sr. and Villa Blanchard Robichaux; one son, Todd Robichaux; and one sister, Susan Eckford
• worked in the oil-and-gas industry for 42 years and was a sales manager for Oil-States in Houma, SCIA, Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Morganza Action, Coalition, Director and Houma Police Department for four years; member of the Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight and 4th degree and Councilman with District 6; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Virginia Ruth Williams

• age 84, a native of Brownwood, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Williams Cemetery
• survived by one son, Donnie D. Williams and wife, Peggy, of Cut Off; two daughters, Wanda Goodroe and husband, Woody, of Thibodaux, and Denise Griffin and husband, Daniel, of Golden Meadow; one sister, Lennie Stueteville of Brownwood; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Mack Williams; and her parents, W.L. and Dorsie White Bradford
• member of Golden Meadow Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Golden Meadow American Legion Post No. 259, Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center and Golden Meadow Krewe of Atlantis
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

June 3, 2008

Betty Zeringue Hebert

• age 82, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Larry Hebert and wife, Jeanne; one daughter, Debra Swart; eight grandchildren, Lee Percle and wife, Brandi, Shane Percle, Erin Swart, Jay Swart, Jason Hebert, Lauren Duncan and husband, Johnny IV, Jennifer Hebert and Ryan Hebert and wife, Amy; and two great-grandchildren, Landen Percle and Rowen Duncan
• preceded in death by her husband, Ira Hebert; her parents, Elmo Zeringue and Annie Adams; and one sister, Annie Dugas
• bookkeeper at East Thibodaux Junior High School for 20 years; following her retirement she volunteered at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center as a pink lady; also a member of the Catholic Daughters and the New Comers
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Adolph V. "Scoppy" Lorio

• age 92, a lifelong resident of Hanville, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008
• funeral service today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville
• survived by his wife, Ida Gassen Lorio; two sons, Wendell Joseph Lorio Sr. and Dale Victor Lorio; two daughters-in-law, Juanita B. Lorio and Charlotte M. Lorio; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Donatien Lorio and Ophelia Schexnayder Lorio; four brothers, Merrile, Eddie, Theodore and Wilford Lorio; and two sisters, Lillian L. Webre and Fiedel L. Madere
• retired from Shell Chemical Co., was a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Air Metal and group Presidential Citation; longtime member of the American Legion Post No. 131 and was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served as Eucharistic minister
• Falgout Funeral Home

Donald "Red" Earl Moore

• age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Lake Charles, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008
• religious service Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma
• survived by his former wife, Nora L. Schumaker; three sons, Mike Runnels and wife, Karen, Patrick Runnels and wife, Angel, and Danny Belicek; five daughters, Margie Whitney and husband, Donald, Sandra Moore, Donna Knight and husband, Tom, Nancy Liner and husband, Troy, and Diane Womack and companion, Debbie Brown; four brothers, Wayne Moore of Ohio, Ted Moore of Kansas, David "Bruce" Moore of California, and James "Butch" Moore of Texas; one sister, Carol Durio of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Wilda "Woody" N. Hales Moore; his parents, Sanford and Emma Hibbelier Moore; one brother, Bobby L. Moore; and one sister, Pat Moore Clapp
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

June 4, 2008

Genevieve Duplantis Chauvin

• age 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:22 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Christopher "Chris" Chauvin and wife, JoAnn, and Everett Chauvin and wife, Michelle; one daughter, Louise Lapeyrouse and husband, Mark; one sister, Janice Peltier; 12 grandchildren, Tiffany, Tiesha, Renee, Toby, Nicholas, Scott, Daniel, Melanie, Angelé, Hailey, Aylssa and Avery; and 13 great-grandchildren, Stacey, Serenity, Chrystan, Mackenzie, Austin, Kaitlyn, Emiley, Breana, Mason, Brianna, Seth, Chase and Jena
• preceded in death by her husband, Curman Chauvin; and her parents, René and Justine Blanchard Duplantis
• member of St. Joseph Altar Society and the Lagniappe on the Bayou Singers; resident of the Oaks of Houma where she served as past president of the residence council; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Luke C. Falterman

• age 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died Monday, June 2, 2008
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, John Falterman of Napoleonville, David Falterman of Paincourtville, Louis Falterman of Gonzales and Stephen Shipp of Missouri; six daughters, Tisa Falterman of Thibodaux, Cynthia F. Rabalais of Houma, Pamela F. Day of Prairieville, Mary F. Cavalier of Pierre Part, Kathryn V. Thurmond of Missouri and Kitty M. Bretz of Napoleonville; one sister, Annie Laurie F. Thibodaux of Kenner; 10 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nine nieces; and 13 nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresé Falterman; his former wife, Mary S. Falterman; his parents, Luke and Laura Hebert Falterman; two sons, Luke E. Falterman and baby boy Falterman; two daughters, Susan Falterman and baby girl Falterman; four brothers, Monroe, Aubrey, Enoch and Philip Falterman; seven sisters, Leone F. Thibodaux, Irene F. Talbot, Sarah F. Garrison, Carrie F. Hebert, Mamie Falterman, LouElla F. Brown and Angeline F. Lasseigne; and three grandchildren, Reese J. Rabalais, Job Day and Patrick J. Cavalier Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joshua Lee Little

• one month, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 1, 2008
• graveside service Thursday at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jasmine Green and Kenneth Lee Little; one sister, Kashyria Lea Little; and his grandparents, Arnette Little, Barbara Green and Furnell Tillman
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Zilda Green; and his great-great-grandparents, Arnold Fleming and Viola Fleming
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Donyshea Kay Robertson

• age 44, a native of Topeka, Kan., and longtime resident of Lafayette, died at Southwest Medical Center in Lafayette, Sunday, June 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by her beloved husband, Kerry Robertson of Lafayette; her mother, Wanda Ainsworth of Lafayette; one son, Daniel Martin of Lafayette; one daughter, Courtney Martin of Lafayette; and one sister, Tammy Idleman and husband, Guy, of Youngsville
• preceded in death by her father, Verlin Widdifield
• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

 

June 5, 2008

Wilbert Lawrence Boudreaux Sr.

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Home; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Wilbert Lawrence Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Cynthia, of Houma; one daughter, Jan Boudreaux Collins and husband, Jimmy, of Houma; three brothers, Raymond Boudreaux of Houma, Richard Boudreaux of Montegut and Edward Boudreaux of McComb, Miss.; two sisters, Beatrice LeBoeuf of Galliano and Ramona Boudreaux of Houma; six grandchildren, Michelle Fischer and husband, Edwin, Melanie B. Caillouet and husband, Andre, Michael L. Boudreaux and companion, Angelle Lyons, Conley D. Collins, Cullen J. Collins and Trinity J. Collins and wife, Angelle; and four great-grandchildren, Zachary K. LeBlanc, Dylan C. LeBlanc, Jacob M. Boudreaux and Daelyn J. Collins
• preceded in death by his wife, Burnette Ledet Boudreaux; his parents, Charles and Annie Naquin Boudreaux; one son, Faron Lawrence Boudreaux; and two brothers, Irvin Boudreaux and Francis Boudreaux
• retired boat captain with Texaco and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frances "California Raisin" Gaubert

• age 55, a native of Los Angeles and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, June 1, 2008
• memorial service today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Sidney Gaubert; her mother, Dolores Parra; two sons, Rudy Gallardo Jr. and Jesus Gallardo; two daughters, Melissa Hopkins and Valerie Gaubert; three sisters, Sally Chapman, Julie Stitchler and Ruth Herrara; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Frank Parra; and one sister, Patsy McCombs
• Falgout Funeral Home

Donald Winfrey Murphy

• age 70, a native of Salinas, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 3:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Buquet Murphy of Houma; one son, Wayne Frederick Murphy and fianceé, Trudy Whitney, of Houma; two daughters, Sheri Lynn Murphy Ledet of Houma and Audra Murphy Neal and husband, Malcolm James Neal of Houma; two grandsons, Austin Jack Murphy and Aubin James Neal; one granddaughter, Emily Ellen Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Winfrey O. Murphy and Lou Zane Davidson Murphy; one son, Jack Donald Murphy; and three sisters, Auda Murphy Legrant, Ieatha Murphy and Ruby Murphy Harwig
• pallbearers will be Wendel "Winky" Boudreaux, Michael Buquet, Joseph Cehan, Joseph Duval, Andrew Gibson, Robert Landry, Gary Myers, Robert Syner and Michael Walker
• retired from Chabert Medical Center, was self-employed and was a retired military veteran; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 6, 2008

Joseph "Mr. Joe" Anderson

• age 89, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Belle Rose, died at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville, Friday, May 30, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emelda Anderson; six sons, Adam Anderson, Stephen Anderson and wife, Lolita, of Donaldsonville, Michael Anderson of Baton Rouge, James Anderson and wife, Ethel, Robert Anderson and wife, Shanell, of Belle Rose, and Leonard Anderson and wife, Wanda, of Manhattan, Kan.; four daughters, Ada Comeaux and husband, Darryl, Patricia Anderson of Belle Rose, Constance Thrift and husband, John, of Florida and Barbara and fiancee, Ralph Hamilton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Manuel Anderson of Plaquemine and David Simpson of Orlando, Fla.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Elizabeth Anderson; his stepfather, Victor Simpson; two sons, Richard Sr. and Bernard Anderson; one grandson, Richard Anderson Jr.; two brothers; four sisters; four sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law
• retired employee of Savoie Industries
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Wilma Boudreaux Boudreaux

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Evelyn Detillier; two sisters, Muriel Schiermeyer and Nell Belanger; seven grandchildren, Richard Boudreaux Jr., Jody Detillier, Jimmy Detillier, Johnna Lynn D. Le, Jill D. Mendez, Donna Lynn B. Fowler and Tony Fremin; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Boudreaux; her parents, Kirby J. Boudreaux Sr. and Marguerite A. LeBoeuf Boudreaux; four sons, Henry J. Boudreaux, Richard K. Boudreaux Sr., Andrew Boudreaux and Daniel Boudreaux; one grandson, Johnny James Detillier; one great-grandson, infant Richard Boudreaux III; one brother, Kirby J. Boudreaux Jr.; and three sisters, Marie S. Bowers, Thelma B. Hebert and Margaret B. Hicks
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31, the VFW Auxiliary Post 3700, Terrebonne Salon 660 8/40, Terrebonne Genealogical Society and a volunteer at Heritage Manor Nursing Home; loved dancing, bingo, casinos and genealogy and always prayed for our service men and women; homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rita Pitre Chouest

• age 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died from complications of pneumonia at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Carolyn Cheramie and husband, Douglas, Louise Dykes and Adele King; five grandchildren, Doug Cheramie II, Ethan Cheramie, Gabriel King, Rebecca King and Trey Dykes; and three great-grandchildren, Caroline King, Jackson Cheramie and Annabelle Cheramie
• preceded in death by her husband, Abdon Chouest; and her parents, Hennessey and Louise Remont Pitre
• volunteer at Our Lady of the Sea Hospital and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Robert Gary Ingram

• age 27, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, May 31, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Renshell Ingram of Raceland; his parents, Debra Thompkins and Larry Ingram Sr. of Raceland; one son, Dre’onta Raymond of Raceland; four brothers, Larry Ingram Jr., Joshua Ingram, Chad Ingram and Barry Ingram, all of Raceland; three sisters, Tarlene Ingram, Pamela Ingram and Katina Ingram, all of Raceland; his grandparents, Elvina and David Thompkins; and his great-grandmother, Irma Jones
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Florence Ingram and Connie Davis; and his great-grandfather, Leonard Jones
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Vanessa Ingram

• age 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 2, 2008
• religious service Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Mary Ingram of Thibodaux; three sons, Walter Ingram, Jamael Ingram and Coatney Ingram, all of Thibodaux; five sisters, Amelia Watkins and Betty Ingram of Harvey, Cynthia Marie Hogan of Raceland, Delise Robertson of Thibodaux and Charla Ingram of Gonzales; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Jack Ingram; two sons; one daughter; and her grandparents, Edward and Agnes Brown and Ben and Amelia Ingram
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Cresia Ann Johnson

• age 44, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died at her home Saturday, May 31, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Emanuel Baptist Church Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by her husband, Paul Johnson Sr. of Donaldsonville; three sons, Paul Jr., Torrence and Terrance Johnson, all of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Crystal Johnson of Donaldsonville; one sister, Betty London and husband, Isadore Sr., of Donaldsonville; one brother, Sean Wilson and wife, Tawanda, of Donaldsonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Lena Johnson; and one brother, Vanda North
• former employee of Wal-Mart
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Clarence Leonard Matthews

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 31, 2008
• funeral service Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Clarence J. Matthews Sr., Melvin McKinley, Cornell Robinson and wife, Faye, Elform Fleming and wife, Monique, and Torrin Fleming, all of Houma; eight daughters, Elaine M. Nelson, Linda J. Parker, Felicia Aubert and husband, Tommy Sr., Latara Williams and husband, Jerrod, all of Houma, Chantal Matthews of Gray, Kim Worthen of California Laura Lee D’Ann Lewis of Texas, and Blanche Smith and husband, Thomas, of New Orleans; two sisters, Beatrice Matthews and Hazel M. Boykin; 32 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Matthews; his parents, Joseph and Priscilla C. Matthews; two children, Joseph Matthews and Greg Brumfield; four brothers, Cleveland, Clifford, Johnny and Robert Matthews; and two sisters, Sadie M. Theriot and Lillian M. Fitch
• Community Funeral Home

Albertha "Shug" Ross

• age 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Calvin Ross Sr.; two sons, Calvin Ross Jr. and wife, Telly, and Raven Ross; two daughters, Amanda and Dianna Ross; her father, Robert Miller Sr.; four brothers, Robert Miller Jr. and wife, Alice, Edward, James and Isaac Miller; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her mother, Eva M. Miller; one daughter, Sharon Thomas; two brothers, L.V. and L.T. Miller; and her grandparents, Celina and Chris Coleman and Aline and Henry Miller Sr.
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lonnie Daniel Stone

• age 34, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at the chapel
• survived by his mother, Carolyn Allemand Stone; his step-grandmother, Ethlyn Stone; one brother, Chad Stone; and one sister, Brittany Stone
• preceded in death by his wife, Nichole Benoit Stone; his father, Ronnie Franklin Stone; and his grandparents, Floyd and Doris Deal Stone and Edric and Flavia Pellegrin Allemand
• Falgout Funeral Home

Veronica Bonnafon Williams

• age 91, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chateau Terrebonne in Houma for the past 21/2 years departed this life Tuesday, June 3, 2008
• memorial service Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Boulevard in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Wanda Williams and son-in-law, William Williams; two grandsons, Wylin and Wesley Williams; one niece, Betty Bertrane Walters and three nephews, Edward Bonnafon Jr., and Lawrence and Larry Bonnafon; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Louisa Bonnafon; 12 brothers and sisters; and one daughter, Sandra Williams
• member of Grace Lutheran Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

June 7, 2008

Anna Mae Adams Louviere

• age 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Norris "Pete" H. Louviere Jr. and wife, Mary "Fanny", Carroll L. Louviere and wife, Susan, and Calvin E. Louviere and wife, Lisa; one daughter, Terry LeCompte and husband, Richard; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Norris H. Louviere Sr.; her parents, Clama and Viola Toups Adams; three brothers, Lawrence, Clama Jr. and Johnny Adams Sr.; and two sisters, Emily Bourg and Noelie Pellegrin
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

John Edward Outley Sr.

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, May 31, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Arlington Church of God; services Monday at the church, with burial in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
• Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home

Mary Lou Naquin Thibodaux

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, June 5, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Autry Thibodaux and wife, Karen, David "Tava" Thibodaux and wife, Denise, and Mark Thibodaux and wife, Connie; two daughters, Dale T. Domingue and husband, Preston Jr., and Julie T. Tregre and husband, Nolen Jr. "Skipper"; nine grandchildren, Destiny Gros, Abel Thibodaux, Marcus and Chelsea Thibodaux, Jennifer Domingue, Christie Henninger, Megan Guidry and Kenny and Storm Douglas; and four great-grandchildren, Makenna Douglas, Caden and Rhylee Gros and Trey Henninger
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien J. Thibodaux; her parents, Fernand C. and Eleonore Guillot Naquin; and one daughter, Joy T. Douglas
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

June 8, 2008

Louise Theresa Quick Callahan

• age 78, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008; died less than a week after her husband, J.C.
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four daughters, Christine Hebert and husband, Richard, Darnell Burkett and husband, Billy, Joretta Landry and husband, Ron, and Janna Positerry and husband, Kerrel, of Houma; 16 grandchildren, Ricky Hebert and wife, Tara, Nicole Pierce and husband, Kip, Holly Griffin and husband, Miles, Richelle Bergeron and husband, Jason, Raequel Hebert and companion, Lee Rembert, Jerome "Pepe" Chauvin Jr. and wife, Alanna, Renae Neil and husband, Denny, Kallie Williams and husband, Ed, Rachael Hebert and husband, Kiley, Katie Positerry, Ryan Hebert and wife, Chrissy, Rebecca Harrall and companion, Jermaine, Ashley Burkett and companion, Cullen, Matt Burkett, Monique Wright and husband, David, and Michelle Verrett and husband, Danny; 37 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Quick and wife, Melva Quick, of Houma; three sisters-in-law, Pearl Quick, Dolly Callahan and Harriett Callahan of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clarence "J.C." Callahan; her parents, Sidney and Louise LeBlanc Quick; five brothers, Emile, William Sr., Louis, Herbert and Sidney Quick Jr.; and three sisters, Eunice Robichaux, Marie Bergeron and Mae Quick
• homemaker and enjoyed her family with lots of love and kindness’ a caregiver to the elderly; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James Patrick Chauvin

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; graveside services Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his parents, Bert Chauvin and Alice Worden Chauvin of Houma; one brother, John L. Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Angela C. Cicero of Houma; and many nieces and nephews.
• He was preceded in death by one brother, Bert J. Chauvin Jr.; grandparents, N.C. and Alice Aitken Worden and Louis J. and Mabel Engeron Chauvin
• machinist and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Edward "Eddie" Paul Dupre

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008
• visitation Tuesday and until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Kristi Gros Dupre of Houma; parents, Douglas P. Dupre and Karen Matherne Dupre of Houma; two sons, Tate Michael Dupre and Travis Verdin Jr., both of Houma; one daughter, Kristin Dupre of Houma; one sister, Rhea "Sissy" Pisani and husband, David, of Houma; maternal grandparents, Cleveland and Rhea Chauvin Matherne of Houma; paternal grandparents, Ma "CoCo" and Cecile Malbrough Dupre of Houma; four nephews, Paden James Dupre, Jordan Tabor, Drew Tabor and Landon Ashley, all of Houma; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gina Hebert and husband, P.J., of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken Gros and wife, Brooke, of Houma; and father-in-law, Kennith Gros Sr. of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marian Eschete Gros
• marine electrician with Work Boat Electric; member of St. Gregory’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and Krewe of Hercules; loved bowling, softball, fishing and spending time with his wife and enjoyed riding his motorcycle; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Timothy Ray Gallagher

• age 56, of Houma died of complications to liver failure Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans
• visitation Monday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 620 Third St., Independence; mass with burial at Colonial Cemetery in Independence
• survived by his wife, Lena Ann Gallagher; nine children, Tim Gunn, Tonya Wilson, Brandy Garner, Missy Ziemski, Sharon Philipson, John, Joseph and Jason Johnson and Karen Parker; 21 grandchildren, Janean Gunn, Brayden Wilson, Kirsten and Dylan Garner, Matthew and Haley Ziemski, Richard, Ryan and Joel Philipson, John, Jacob, James and Joshua Johnson, Nicole and Joey Johnson, Chase, Myles and Reagan Johnson, Jessica Sydney and John James; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Philipson and Paige Philipson; mother, Jeannette Kennedy; siblings, Theresa Bennett, Charlotte Casteel, Janice Morris, Hugh Thomason, Michael Thomason and several neices and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Charles Joseph Gallagher; and brothers, Patrick Gallagher and Joseph Bishop
• born Feb. 2, 1952, in San Diego; graduated from Holden High School in Holden and Spencer Draughn Business College in Baton Rouge; served his country with pride in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine from August 1970 to August 1972; married Lena Ann Johnson on Dec. 16, 1973, in Baton Rouge; shared nearly 25 years together
• loved sports, especially LSU basketball, and spent many years volunteering as a basketball coach and as a referee; loved to read novels and watch Animal Planet and Discovery Channel; also had a vast knowledge of music and shared that love for music with his grandchildren; spent time working as a restaurant manager and industrial electrical contractor
• mass officiated by Deacon Roger Navarre; pall bearers were Joe Johnson, Steve Parker, Mike Hebert, Joey Johnson and John James
• Harry McKennely and Son in Hammond

Ruby Coleman Larry

• age 93, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at Touro Infirmary at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Majestic Mortuary in New Orleans; funeral service Monday at Majestic Mortuary, with burial in Providence Park
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bertha Coleman; one brother, Robert Coleman Jr.; and one sister, Lucille Edwards
• member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
• Majestic Mortuary

John Fitzhugh Morris

• age 31, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 5, 2008
• visitation Monday and until the funeral time Tuesday at Mulberry Baptist Church; religious services Tuesday at the church
• survived by his parents, John D. Morris and Barbara Fitzhugh Morris of Houma; two brothers, Matthew Hudson Morris and Richard Addison Morris, both of Houma; girlfriend, Angie Brown of Houma; aunts and uncles, Robert and Jan Fitzhugh, of Winnetka, Ill., James and Linda Fitzhugh, of Katy, Texas, Claudia Morris Quate and Scott Quate, of Houma, Robert and Linda Morris, of Baton Rouge, Harold Green and Dianne Green, of Ocala, Fla.; cousins, Max Frost, of Houma, Grant Morris, of Nashua, N.H., Jaime Fitzhugh, of Washington, D.C., Lauren Fitzhugh, of Charleston, S.C., Scott Fitzhugh, David Fitzhugh, of Katy, Emily Masini, of Sarasota, Fla., William Green, of Libertyville, Ill., Robert Green, of Ocala; and many dear friends and their children
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert R. Fitzhugh and Marjorie Hudson Fitzhugh, H.A. "Pug" Morris and Medora Morris
• managed Exploration Supplies and had certifications in Fixed Wing and Rotary Aircraft; attended Terrebonne High School and University of Southeastern Louisiana; member of Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Edward Outley Sr.

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, May 31, after batting a long illness with fortitude and dignity
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Arlington Church of God; services Monday at the church, with burial in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
• survived by sons, John Outley Jr. and wife, Tina, of Akron, and Anthony Outley and wife, Terrie, of Galena, Ohio; daughters, Dionne Bell and husband, Richard, of Akron, and Mary Beth Kelly and husband, Norris, of Copley, Ohio; brother, Issac Alvis and wife, Mary, of Houma; sister, Vivian Rondeno-Picou of New Orleans; four grandchildren; nephews, nieces, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Annie Mae Outley
• attended Dillard University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps; moved to Akron in 1956 and worked for the General Tire and Rubber Company for 29 years as a production operator
• Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home

Lloyd Anthony Positerry

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, due to complications following heart surgery
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; military service with funeral mass at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda Bergeron Positerry; one son, Lloyd A. "Andy" Positerry II and wife, Jessica Callais Positerry; one daughter, Christina M. Positerry; three grandchildren, Blair Positerry, Joseph "Joey" Positerry, and Alex Positerry; two brothers, Joseph "Jake" Positerry and wife, Barbara, and Kerrel Positerry and wife, Janna; two sisters, Diana Wheeler and Gaynell Allen and husband, Tom Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Positerry and Dessie Olivier Positerry; and one brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Weaver
• sales manager for Exploration Supply Co. and was a past board member of Terrebonne General Medical Center, Ellendale Country Club and Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club; served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tina Smith

• age 50, a former resident of Houma and resident of Tulsa, Okla., died Tuesday, June 3, 2008
• memorial service at a later date in Alvin, Texas
• survived by one daughter, Kimberly Foret; two brothers, Wayne Smith I and Dale Smith; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Vivian and Arthur Smith

 

June 9, 2008

James Patrick Chauvin

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008
• funeral service today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his parents, Bert Chauvin and Alice Worden Chauvin of Houma; one brother, John L. Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Angela C. Cicero of Houma; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by one brother, Bert J. Chauvin Jr.; grandparents, N.C. and Alice Aitken Worden and Louis J. and Mabel Engeron Chauvin
• machinist and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edward "Eddie" Paul Dupre

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008
• visitation Tuesday and until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Kristi Gros Dupre of Houma; his parents, Douglas P. Dupre and Karen Matherne Dupre of Houma; two sons, Tate Michael Dupre and Travis Verdin Jr., both of Houma; one daughter, Kristin Dupre of Houma; one sister, Rhea "Sissy" Pisani and husband, David, of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Cleveland and Rhea Chauvin Matherne of Houma; paternal grandparents, Ma "CoCo" and Cecile Malbrough Dupre of Houma; four nephews, Paden James Dupre, Jordan Tabor, Drew Tabor and Landon Ashley, all of Houma; three nieces, Britany Hebert, Brooke Hebert and Lily Gros of Houma; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gina Hebert and husband, P.J., of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken Gros and wife, Brooke, of Houma; and father-in-law, Kennith Gros Sr. of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marian Eschete Gros
• marine electrician with Work Boat Electric; member of St. Gregory’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and Krewe of Hercules; loved bowling, softball, fishing and spending time with his wife and kids and enjoyed riding his motorcycle; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Carole Defelice Guillot

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma
• survived by her husband, Leonard "Lenny" Guillot; four brothers, Ray Defelice Jr., Dennis Defelice Sr., Robin Defelice and Nolan Pickering; and one sister, Peggy Daigrepont
• preceded in death by her parents, Ray Defelice Sr. and Rosemary Babin Gautreaux; her grandparents, Vincent and Eva Defelice and Glaise and Rosemarie Babin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Helen Authement Naquin

• age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Russell Naquin and wife, Pierette, of Chauvin, and Richard Naquin and wife, Rose Marie, of Atlanta; three daughters, Raily Carlton and husband, Clay, of Larose, Nell Lafont and husband, Vorries, of Chauvin, and Helen Mary Zeringue of Theriot; four brothers, Loney, O’Neal, Leroy and Gerris Foret; three sisters, Eula Foret, Noticia A. Bunker and Beatrice F. Gisclair; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Naquin; one great-grandson, Jerry Orgeron III; her parents, Sidney Authement and Josephine Blanchard Foret; five brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Authement and Eulan, Harold and Gervis Foret; five sisters, Helena A. Forrest, Dorita F. Pierron, Odelia F. Sevin, Florence F. Chauvin and Ouida F. LeCompte; and two sons-in-law, Ernest "Bud" Zeringue and Jerry Orgeron Sr.
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Lindberth "Birdie-B" Pitre

• age 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Guidry Pitre; one son, Lindsey Pitre; two brothers, Norman Pitre and Anatole Pitre; and two sisters, Lorine Guidry and Rita Savoie
• preceded in death by his parents, Nichless and Lydia Pierce Pitre; one son, Toby Pitre; one brother, Lawrence Pitre; and one sister, Irene Ledet
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Lloyd Anthony Positerry

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, due to complications following heart surgery
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; military service Tuesday with funeral mass at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda Bergeron Positerry; one son, Lloyd A. "Andy" Positerry II and wife, Jessica Callais Positerry; one daughter, Christina M. Positerry; three grandchildren, Blair Positerry, Joseph "Joey" Positerry, and Alex Positerry; two brothers, Joseph "Jake" Positerry and wife, Barbara, and Kerrell Positerry and wife, Janna, of Houma; two sisters, Diana P. Wheeler of Houma and Gaynell Allen and husband, Tom Ray, of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Positerry and Dessie Olivier Positerry; and one brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Wheeler
• sales manager for Exploration Supply Co. and was a past board member of Terrebonne General Medical Center, Ellendale Country Club and Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club; served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 10, 2008

James "Jimmy" Dies Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:58 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Paincourtville
• survived by one son, Jimmy Dies Jr. and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Diane B. Breaux and Desiree D. Posey; one daughter-in-law, Lee A. Dies; one brother, Ray Dies; four sisters, Mildred Dufrene, Lois Arceneaux, Audrey Thibodaux and Flo Dies; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Tony" Dies and wife, Augustine Falcon Dies; one son, David A. Dies; one son-in-law, Joseph "Joe" Breaux; one brother, Gilbert Dies; and two sisters, Edna Knight and Pauline Dies
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Brenda Mae Griffin

• age 64, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow
• survived by two sons, Farrell Lafont and Luderie "Poodie" Lafont Jr.; one daughter, Rebecca Lafont; one brother, James Griffin; four sisters, Elma Avery, Emily Mayet, Erlene Crosby and Jeanette Orgeron; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Henrietta Lafont and Adam "T-Barree" Lafont; two brothers, Forest and Sherman Griffin; and one sister, Barbara Theriot
• past member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Edmund Portier

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Sampay Portier of Houma; six sons, Charles "Chuck" Portier and wife, Theresa, of Broussard, Blair Portier and wife, Sue, Kent Portier, Ricky Portier, Steven Portier and wife, Kaci, and Kirk Portier and wife, Chrystal; two brothers, Phillip Portier of Houma and Daniel Portier of California; five sisters, Maybelle Antill of Gibson, Marion Wunstell, Betty Anselmi, Margaret Pellegrin and Alice Duplantis of Houma; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Portier and Haydee Jarveaux Portier; one son, Errol Joseph Portier; and three brothers, Leonce "L.J." Portier Jr., Donald Portier and Fay Portier
• self-employed of Charles Motor Service and was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lorris Ben Terrebonne

• age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Mary Ann T. Pitre and Nora "Chick" T. Vegas and husband, Larry; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Cheramie Terrebonne; his parents, Didier and Cleonise Cheramie Terrebonne; and two sons-in-law, Neal Pitre and Norris Orgeron
• U.S. Army veteran and a member of First Baptist Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Warren "Coot" Grant Washington

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by one son, Malcom Washington and wife, Wallena, of Houma; two daughters, Michelle Washington and Tasha Jones, both of Houma; three brothers, Welton Washington Jr. and Alton Washington, both of Houma, and Chester Washington and wife, Paula, of Lafayette; four sisters, Wilma Smith and husband, John, of Monroe, Wavie Washington, Ada Parker and husband, Mike, and Ashanti Washington, all of Houma; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Welton Washington Sr. and Mable McPerson Washington; and his grandparents, Ada and Jeff Washington Sr. and George and Olivia McPherson
• U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

June 11, 2008

Esperanza "Esmi" Rel Bourg

• age 53, a native of Las Cruces, N.M., died Monday, June 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Park
• survived by her father, Lorenzo Rel Jr.; one son, Daniel Bourg and wife, Celeste; one daughter, Jinie Bourg and companion, Dwayne Antoine; two brothers, Lawrence Rel and wife, Carolyn, and Jose Rel and wife, Simone; and five grandchildren, Mason Lantia, Dwayne Antoine, Dayjah Antoine, Daelan Bourg and Dimi Bourg
• preceded in death by her mother, Esperanza Rel; and one son, Dallas Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lloyd George Denning

• age 90, a native of Bay City, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vaudie Lou Hodge Denning of Houma; five sons, Michael Denning of Chauvin, Donald Denning of New Iberia, Lloyd Denning of Dulac, Curtis Denning of Bourg and Charles Denning of Berwick; one brother, Marvin Denning of Robstown, Texas; one sister, Pearl Gann of Robstown; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Ward Denning and Elizabeth Nolan Denning; and one son, J.W. Denning
• retired tool pusher with Marlin Drilling and a member of the Mason
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard Anthony Ford

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by three sons, Robert, Michael and David Ford; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Ford and Julia Kramer Ford; one son, Glenn Ford; three brothers, Wilbert, Herbert and Luke Ford; and one sister, Anna Mae Ford Verret
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Horace Joseph LeBlanc

• age 95, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2008
• funeral service today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 69 years, Marguerite Boudreaux LeBlanc; one sister, Lelia L. Ledet; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Armas and Marie G. LeBlanc
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marilyn Chapman Moore

• age 70, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died at 4:13 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two sons, James and wife, Dorothy West, and William and wife, Beth Moore; two daughters, Angela W. Robichaux and husband, Joyal, and Rebecca M. Robichaux and husband, Greg; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Moore; and one brother, James Norris Chapman Jr.
• parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bobby Otts Jr.

• age 35, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 8, 2008
• no services scheduled
• survived by his mother, Pamela Roseberry; and his grandmother, Constance Roseberry
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick Richard Roseberry and Elzie and Alvie Otts
• passed away after a lifetime illness
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Josephine Trottier

• age 92, a native of Westfield, Mass., and resident of Chateau Terrebonne, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 4, 2008
• funeral service Friday at Community Bible Church of Lafourche in Cut Off
• survived by two sons, David Trottier of West Hartford, Conn., and Andrew Trottier and wife, Susan, of Lockport; two daughters, Elizabeth Bielinski and husband, Jack, of Windsor Locks, Conn., and Mary Anderasen and husband, Arthur, of Marlow, N.H.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Trottier; one sister, Sophia Wuydka; and her parents, Annie and Charles Milius
• retired schoolteacher
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 12, 2008

Diana Marino Cadiere

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, June 9, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Leo Pilia Jr., Amos Cadiere Jr., Jack Marino Sr. and Sal Roberts and wife, Jackie; one daughter, April Riley and husband, Bobby; one brother, Joseph Dellsperger; two sisters, Patricia Dellsperger and Paula Bryant and husband, Phil; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mothers, Deloris Maxion and Dorothy Herbert
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

James "Jimmy" Dies Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:58 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008
• funeral service today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville, with burial in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Paincourtville
• survived by one son, Jimmy Dies Jr. and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Diane D. Breaux and Desiree D. Posey; one daughter-in-law, Lee A. Dies; one brother, Ray Dies; four sisters, Mildred Dufrene, Lois Arceneaux, Audrey Thibodaux and Flo Dies; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Tony" Dies and wife, Augustine Falcon Dies; one son, David A. Dies; one son-in-law, Joseph "Joe" Breaux; one brother, Gilbert Dies; and two sisters, Edna Knight and Pauline Dies
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Daisy D. Hebert

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died at 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
• funeral service today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harry Hebert Sr.; one son, Doug Castell; one daughter, Peggy Dunaway; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Oma C. Daws
• retired teacher at South Lafourche High School and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annadell Benoit Lagarde

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 57 years, Edwin Lagarde Jr.; six sons, Malcolm Lagarde, Dooley Lagarde and wife, Cindy, Keith Lagarde and wife, Pam, John Lagarde and wife, Malette, Jason Lagarde and wife, Kelly, and Jack Lagarde; three daughters, Joanne L. Bergeron and husband, Duane, Jennifer L. Constant and husband, Mike, and Jill L. Thibodaux and husband, Dwayne; five brothers, Clifton, Kermit, Clark, Jimmy and Bill Benoit; two sisters, Catherine Lagarde and Stanis Folse; 28 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clifton Benoit and Gladys Hebert Benoit; one granddaughter, Amy Lagarde; one brother, Lynward Benoit; and two sisters, Pearl Benoit and Winona Baye
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Bertha R. Pitre

• native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Andrew Pitre Jr. and wife, Gail; one daughter, Emma Crenshaw and husband, Dub; two grandchildren, Debbie Cheramie and husband, Mark, and Jeff Pitre and wife, Gale; three great-grandchildren, Hugh Cheramie and wife, Kristy, Katelyn Punch and husband, Josh, and Angelia Pitre; and two great-great-grandchildren, Victoria Cheramie and Luke Cheramie
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Pitre Sr.; and her parents, Joseph and Philomen C. Raymond
• member of Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

June 13, 2008

Isaiah "Zeke" Anderson Jr.

• age 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, died at Baton Rouge General Hospital, Sunday, June 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Providence Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by one daughter, Toneka Gatlin of McComb, Miss.; two sisters, Shelia Gurley and Yvonne Hamilton, both of Baton Rouge; seven brothers, Melvin, Eddie, Bobby, Charles, Henry, Nathaniel and General Gurley, all of New Orleans; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elnora Gurley and Isaiah Anderson Sr.; one son, Ronald Key Bruce; one sister, Barbara Gurley; one brother, Anthony Gurley; and his grandparents, Charles Jones and Victoria Jones
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Johnny J. Autin

• age 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary E. Autin; one son, Nathan Boudreaux and wife, Linda; three sisters, Lou Ann Dupre, Geneva Anselmi and Mavis Anselmi; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest J. and Rosina Gisclair Autin; and one sister, Earline Barrios
• U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of the VFW and American Legion; Christian
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland

Johnny J. Autin

• age 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary E. Autin; one son, Nathan Boudreaux and wife, Linda; three sisters, Lou Ann Dupre, Geneva Anselmi and Mavis Anselmi; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest J. and Rosina Gisclair Autin; and one sister, Earline Barrios
• U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of the VFW and American Legion; Christian
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland

Kelly Buggage

• age 32, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died in Assumption Parish in an automobile accident Friday, June 6, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Shekinah Glory Full Gospel Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Nathaniel Buggage Jr.; one son, Nathai Buggage; one daughter, Natalie Buggage; her parents, Jacqueline and Percy Keys Jr.; one sister, Krystal Keys; one brother, Percy Keys III; one stepbrother, Jermaine Wooden; one stepsister, Semaj Wooden; her grandmother, Lula White; her mother and father-in-law, Rose and Nathaniel Buggage Sr.; and numerous relatives
• employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield in Baton Rouge
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Nathaniel H. Buggage III

• age 12, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died in Assumption Parish in an automobile accident, Friday, June 6, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Shekinah Full Gospel Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his father, Nathaniel Buggage Jr.; one sister, Nathalie Buggage; one brother, Nathai Buggage; his grandparents, Jacqueline and Percy Keys Jr. and Rose and Nathaniel Buggage Sr.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Kelly Buggage
• student at Park Forest Middle School
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Charles Franklin

• age 89, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Klotzville died at Assumption Community Hospital, Tuesday, June 3, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in First Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Rose
• survived by three sons, Charles Franklin and wife, Sandra, of Marrero, Carl Franklin and wife, Iva, of Belle Rose, and Ulysses Franklin and wife, Althea, of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Era Williams of LaPlace; two brothers, George Pearley of San Diego and Ointon P. Landry of Belle Rose; three sisters, Albertha Holly of Napoleonville, Marie Robins and Elizabeth Chavis; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Franklin; his parents, Camille and Rachel Franklin; two daughters, Louella Solomon and Carolyn Franklin; three brothers, Haywood and Camille Franklin Jr. and James Peraley Sr.; and two sisters, Mildred Labat and Ella Mae Anderson
• U.S. Army veteran
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Francis Joseph Gravois

• age 77, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, June 12, 2008
• 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 wife, Marlene Constant Gravois; six sons, Stanley, Gary, Kenneth, Patrick, Jerry and Burt Gravois; six daughters, Judy Pitre, Flora Duet, Mary Benoit, Kathy Talbot, Jamie Gravois and Joan Danos; two brothers, Edwin and Allen Gravois; two sisters, Annie Granier and Jeannie Laiche; 23 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Effie Steib Gravois; one son, James Gravois; two brothers, Raymond and Philip Gravois; and two sisters, Millie Webre and Lydia Labat
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Helen Authement Naquin

• age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008
• funeral service Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Russell Naquin and wife, Pierette, of Chauvin, and Richard Naquin and wife, Rose Marie, of Atlanta; three daughters, Raily Carlton and husband, Clay, of Larose, Nell Lafont and husband, Vorries, of Chauvin, and Helen Mary Zeringue of Theriot; four brothers, Loney, O’Neal, Leroy and Junius Foret; three sisters, Eula Foret, Noticia A. Bunker and Beatrice F. Gisclair; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Naquin; one great-grandson, Jerry Orgeron III; her parents, Sidney Authement and Josephine Blanchard Foret; five brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Authement and Eulan, Harold and Gervis Foret; five sisters, Helena A. Forrest, Dorita F. Pierron, Odelia F. Sevin, Florence F. Chauvin and Ouida F. LeCompte; and two sons-in-law, Ernest "Bud" Zeringue and Jerry Orgeron Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Duncan "Kank" Veal

• age 79, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Estelle Newman Veal of Houma; one son, Micheal Veal of St. Francisville; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John Veal Sr. and Edna Sheffett Veal; four brothers, John Veal Jr., the Rev. Lafayette Sr., Douglas Veal Sr. and Nolan Veal Sr.; and five sisters, Harriett Williams, Anna Berry, Elizabeth Veal, Sally Jackson and Gertrude Veal
• member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home

Cloteal "Bert" Warren

• age 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Monday, June 9, 2008
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptsit Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, David Warren and wife, Janice, Rudolph Warren of Chauvin and Charles Warren of Houma; two daughters, Becky Cook and husband, MacArthur, and Cloteal Williams and husband, Leonard Sr., both of Houma; two brothers, William Jasper and Stewart Jasper Sr. and wife, Peggy, of Houma; three sisters, Earline Carter and Lucille Carter of Chauvin and Glenda Holliday of Houma; nine grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Warren; her parents, David Nash and Thelma Nash Jasper and Elijah Jasper; three brothers, Kermit Nash, Elijah Jasper Jr. and Raymond Jasper Sr.; two sisters, Mary N. Davis and Myrtle B. Aubert; and her grandparents, Eugene and Cloteal McKay and Joseph Verret
• homemaker and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Rosalie Pierce Dufrene

• age 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul R. Dufrene Jr. of Cut Off; one son, Paul R. Dufrene III and wife, Becky, of Cut Off; one daughter, Paula Ann Chastant and husband, Tommy, of Pensacola, Fla.; four grandchildren, Julie Chastant of New Orleans, Paul R. Dufrene IV and wife, Amber, Dustin Dufrene and Jacob Dufrene, all of Cut Off; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson Dufrene of Lafayette and Addilyn Dufrene of Cut Off
• preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Martha Lee Dufrene; and one son, Anthony Dufrene
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

June 14, 2008

Thelma Marie Deroche Hebert

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Kirby Hebert and wife, Audrey, of Gentry, Ark., Eugene Hebert and wife, Fallarie, of Gray and Alcide Hebert Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Houma; five daughters, Evelyn Trahan, Mary Parker and husband, Fred, of Houma, Earline Adams and husband, Evance, of Gray, Carolyn Theriot and husband, Clay, of Houma and Gail Trahan and husband, Garland, of Gray; one brother, Ivy Deroche of Scott; four sisters, Myrtle Fanguy, Audrey Chaisson of Houma, Rhea Lirette of Thibodaux and Marlene Cenac of Houma; 28 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Hebert Sr.; her parents, Elie Deroche and Nora Fournier Deroche; four grandchildren, Eliska Trahan, Ted Parker, Cecil Breaux and Harry Kibodeaux; one son-in-law, Euclis Trahan; and one sister, Melva Fanguy
• homemaker, a loving wife of 68 years and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 15, 2008

William Justin "Bill" "Foxx" Avera Sr.

• age 86, a native of New Augusta, Miss., and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Gabriel Catholic Cemetery in St. Gabriel
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Hamilton Avera; three sons, William J. "Buster" Avera and wife Robbin, of Cut Off, David W. Avera and wife, Carolyn, of Plaquemine and John A. Avera, of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Dixie A. Karnowski and husband, Andrew, of Overland Park, Kan., Catherine A. Lauter and husband, Keith, of Baton Rouge, Lucy A. Perry and husband, Ross, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mary A. Addison and husband, Robert, of Sunshine; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nina Crippen Avera and William Abner Avera; two brothers, Ross P. Edwin and Jack Avera; four sisters, Nina Colmer, Mary Alice Wood, Bessie Lee and Helen Clark; one infant sister, Genevieve Avera; and two infant grandchildren, John Hamilton Avera and Kurt McMichael Lauter
• attended Perkinson Junior College in Mississippi and earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Louisiana State University, where he was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Music Fraternity and the LSU Tiger Band
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who served in the North African theater; high-school band director who taught music in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, St. Martin and Lafourche parishes; jazz musician who played bass guitar; longtime member of St. Agnes Catholic Church
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

 

June 16, 2008

Dorothy Berniard Bergeron

• age 94, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:36 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two daughters, Carole Anne Dansereau and Dianne Clement and husband, Jeffrey; two sisters, Shirley "Billie" Doran and Margie Doran; seven grandchildren, Charisse Clark, Chelle Sonnier, Carla Talbot, Melanie Gros, Bryan Clement, Jason Clement and Jeremy Clement; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Phillip Berniard and Lucy Leonard Berniard; three brothers, Lester, Herbert and Roy Berniard; and two sisters, Lucille Caballero and Camille Simoneaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Terry Joseph Champagne

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:55 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Maxie Price Champagne of Houma; and two brothers, Retired Marine Corps Col. Lynn Michael Champagne and wife, Cheri Alford Champagne, of Chesapeeke, Va., and Eric Charles Champagne and wife, Trudy Hebert Champagne, of Ventress
• preceded in death by his father, Lindbergh Charles Champagne
• retired auditor with the U.S. Customs and a former employee of Schlumberger; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eula "Teen Center" O. Dufrene

• age 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Walter J. Dufrene Jr. and James Albert Dufrene and wife, Mary Lee; two daughters, Jackie Cheramie and Joyceline Fonseca and husband, Allen; one sister, Marie Yowell and husband, William; 17 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jean Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Albert and Judith Fayet Orgeron; one grandson, David Dufrene; one great-grandson, Brandon Cheramie; one son-in-law, Raleigh Cheramie; one brother, Albert Orgeron Jr.; and one sister, Vernice Allemand
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Brother Ray "Honore" Kuhn S.C.

• age 66, a native of New Orleans died Friday, June 13, 2008
• wake service Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass Wednesday at the church; second wake service Wednesday at Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the Brothers Cemetery in Bay St. Louis
• survived by two sisters, Doris LeCompte and Ann Bauer; and one brother, Robert Kuhn
• preceded in death by his parents, Doris Theresa Volk and Honoré Joseph Kuhn Sr.
• entered the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1975 and has taught in schools for more than 30 years in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi
• Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis

James "J.P." Martin

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Barbara Thibodeaux; one son, Clark Booty and wife, Donna; two daughters, Jamie Richard and husband, Brian, and Glenda Landry and husband, Edward; one brother, Norman Martin; one sister, Anna Mae Hidalgo; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Martin; his mother, Elise Bergeron Martin Clement; his father, Ulger Martin; his stepfather, Eno Clement; one son, Jimmy Martin; and one brother, Donald Martin
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Shirley A. Martin

• age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of River Ridge, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Jerry and Paul Martin; nieces, Phyllis Loupe Falgoust and Merriell Zeringue Loupe and many more; and nephew, Eugene Falgoust and many more
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Martin Sr. and Jeanne Matherne Martin; three brothers, Louis Martin Jr., Rudolph Martin Sr. and Roy Martin; and two sisters, Emma Candies and Gloria Coutrado
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marie "Mary" Randolphine Bergeron Savoie

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence "PeeWee" Savoie Sr.; four sons, Clarence "Bo" Savoie Jr., Tommy Savoie, Ricky Savoie and Donald Savoie; four daughters, Jacqueline Tauzin, Anne Blanchard, Ola Mae Clement and Christine Freman; three brothers, Clyde, Randolph and Donald Bergeron; three sisters, Rosemary Hebert, Dolores Roger and Doris Hardy; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Randolph Mitchell Bergeron and Irma LeBlanc Bergeron; one grandchild, Cory Charles Tauzin; one brother, Gerald Bergeron; and one sister, Lorraine Roger
• homemaker
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lucille Landry Sternfels

• age 94, a native and resident of Klotzville, died in Gonzales at 10:46 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Stanley Sternfels and wife, Alice, of Belle Rose, Kirby Sternfels and wife, Sunny, of Houston, and Julius Sternfels and wife, Sue, of Napoleonville; one sister, Heloise Higgason of New Orleans; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Fritz" Sternfels; her parents, Alfred and Rosa LeBlanc Landry; two sisters, Minnie Dugas and Rosa Mae Gereighty; two brothers, Edward Landry and Alfred Landry Jr.; one daughter, Mary Felicia; and two great-grandchildren, Sydney Sternfels and Ray Sternfels
• Ourso Funeral Home

 

June 17, 2008

Dolores Cantu Alesi

• age 78, a native of Sugarland, Texas, and resident of Harvey, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Virginia Morgan and husband, Thomas, of Harvey, and J. Annette Fanguy and husband, Rory, of Houma; one brother, Paul Cantu of San Antonio; two sisters, Ramona Hernandez and Lucy Cantu of San Antonio; two grandchildren, Joe Alesi Fanguy and fianceé, Jessica Bergeron, and Jeri Ann Fanguy of Houma; two great-grandchildren, Alesi Lynn Fanguy and Loralei Sophia Whitten; and her godchild, Dawn Domangue Duplantis
• preceded in death by her husband, Joe Alesi; her parents, Sotero Cantu Sr. and Emilia DeLaFeuntes Cantu; two brothers, Sotero Cantu Jr. and Frank Cantu; and two sisters, Mary Bailey and Paulina Cantu
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tyronne Bannister Jr.

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• graveside service today at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Lamekia Nickell Price; his father, Tyronne Bannister Sr. of Raceland; four brothers, Ky’ Vaughn Major of Raceland, Javell Williams, Dashawn Varmalle and Kevin White, all of Lafayette; two sisters, Shedrika and Kedrika Williams, both of Lafayette; and his grandparents, Adweena Price of Raceland and Wendell Spears of Lockport
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Lovenia Price, Rose Bannister and LeRoy Lewis
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Clarence Francis Jr.

• age 38, a native of Terrebonne and resident of McComb, Miss., died Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Matthew Baptist Church on Hwy. 311; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vicki Francis of Summit, Miss.; his father, Clarence Francis Sr. of Houma; one son, Clarence Francis III of Summit; three daughters, Veronica Marie Francis of Napoleonville, Oytishiya Oliviayanna Francis and Veneatia Otis, both of Summit; three brothers, Rudy Byrant Francis and Brandt Sims, both of Gray, and Bernel Francis of Houma; and two sisters, Kim Francis of Houma and Peggy Francis of Gray
• preceded in death by his mother, Olivia Sims Francis; one sister, Veronica Francis; and his grandparents, Sarah Sims and Berwick McGuire and Dorothy and Junius Francis
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Geraldine "Gerry" Mary Faucheux Labat

• age 66, a native of Vacherie and resident of Crowley, died at 12:27 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond August Labat of Crowley; three sons, Steven Labat of Houma, Paul Labat and fiancee’, Rachelle Hulin, of Duson, and Kevin Labat and wife, Chasity of Houma; seven daughters, Alison Dryden and husband, Bret, of Houma, Shirley LaFleur and companion, Steven Miller, of Crowley, Carolyn Bertrand and husband, Randy, of Estherwood, Tammy Arceneaux and husband, Donald Jr., Carla Bergeron and husband, Jason, of Houma, Pauline Hartsell and husband, James, of Lyons Point, and Mandy Richard and husband, Terrence, of Duson; two brothers, Norman Faucheux and wife, Cindy, of Hammond, and Emile Faucheux Jr. and wife, Lana, of Vacherie; 17 grandchildren and one on the way; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Faucheux Sr. and Cecilia Waguespack Faucheux; and one sister, Claudia Senft
• homemaker and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Enid Duplantis Leto

• native of Houma and resident of Bakersfield, Calif., died Monday, May 19, 2008
• private memorial service at the home of her niece
• survived by two sons, Louis Leto Jr. and companion, Sherri Colligan, and Leonard Leto; one sister, Gloria D. Hebert; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Leto Sr.; her parents, John and Maria Duplantis; seven sisters, Amelia Oubs, Beulah Verdillant, Mamie Domangue, Gladys Hebert, Opal Schirra, Enid Mae and Joan; and three brothers, Justin "J.D.", Wilburn and John

Edith Babin Mongrue

• age 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; Rosary prayed Thursday at the church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by one son, Lethien E. Mongrue Jr.; one daughter, Barbara M. Sumrall; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lethien E. Mongrue Sr.; her parents, Desire’ and Amelia Guidry Babin; two sons-in-law, Vance Troxler and Charles H. Sumrall; one daughter, Sylvia M. Troxler; seven brothers, Gaston, Willie "Bill", Leo, Ferdinand, Blaize, Harold and Edward "Eddie" Babin; two sisters, Louise Hebert and Bernice Talbot; and one grandson, Ted Julian Troxler
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Catherine P. Punch

• age 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Valentine, died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 56 years, Henry Punch; one son, Henry Punch Jr. and wife, Brenda; three daughters, Cathy P. Hebert, Christine P. Chaisson and husband, Dennis, and Cynthia Punch; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Laura Martin Pertuit; three brothers, Junius, Samuel and Lloyd Pertuit; and one sister, Dola P. Gaudet
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Marie "Mary" Randolphine Bergeron Savoie

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008
• funeral service today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarence "PeeWee" Savoie Sr.; four sons, Clarence "Bo" Savoie Jr., Tommy Savoie, Ricky Savoie and Donald Savoie; four daughters, Jacqueline Tauzin, Anne Blanchard, Ola Mae Clement and Christine Freman; three brothers, Clyde, Randolph and Donald Bergeron; three sisters, Rosemary Hebert, Dolores Roger and Doris Hardy; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Randolph Mitchell Bergeron and Irma LeBlanc Bergeron; one grandchild, Cory Charles Tauzin; one brother, Gerald Bergeron; and one sister, Lorraine Roger
• homemaker
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rosemary Theriot White

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 15, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert White Sr.; four sons, Robert White Jr. and wife, Michelle, William "Billy" White and companion, Jessica, Anthony White and wife, Amy, and Kenneth Paul White; two daughters, Teri White and Dawn White; three brothers, Robert, Tony and Kenneth Theriot; four sisters, Joyce Parham, Cindy Fuller, Diane Hebert and Vickie Pitre; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Annie Moralli Theriot; and two sisters, Terry Theriot and Barbara Bergeron
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

June 18, 2008

Betty Smith Alton

• age 75, a native of Leesville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery in Leesville
• survived by one son, Michael Alton
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy "Lee" Alton; her parents, Thomas Smith and Rosie Hurgur Smith; and one brother, Donald Smith
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Emma Lois Collins Bonvillian

• age 69, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died Monday, June 16, 2008
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two sons, Faron Rivet and Kim Rivet; three stepsons, Nolan Bonvillian Jr., Dale Hotard and wife, Lani, and Jimmy Hotard; three daughters, Connie Rivet, Karen Usey and companion, Glynn Bourg Sr., and Ramona Gisclair and husband, Sam Jr.; three stepdaughters, Marianne Hebert, Lana Boudreaux and husband, Gene, and Patti Boudreaux and husband, Henry; two sisters, Emalina Crosby and Valerie Hunter; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Bonvillian Sr.; her parents, Ashton and Aliska Bourg Collins; and two brothers, Julio Collins and Noles Collins Sr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Viness Joseph Callais

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 6 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Glorina St. Pierre Callais; two sons, Robert Callais and wife, Lorraine, and Keith Callais; three daughters, Linda Gisclair and husband, Jerry, Judy Plaisance and husband, Phillip, and Laverne Dantin and husband, Roy; one brother, Wilton Callais; one sister, Patty Bruce; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Anacia Gaspard Callais; two brothers, Richard and Hudson Callais; and three sisters, Irma Lee, Rose Mae Serigny and Thelma Callais
• U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, usher of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Cruising Cajuns
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Cathleen Baker Chaisson

• age 60, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008
• religious service today at Living Word Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ronald "Ronnie" Chaisson of Houma; her parents, Roy and Frances Mary Grey Baker; one son, Ron Chaisson of Houma; and two sisters, Mary Fleniken of Bossier City and Susan Neitty of Houma
• teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Living Word Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Terry "Bau" Ledet Sr.

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his father, Charles Ray Ledet of Houma; one son, Steven Ledet of Houma; one daughter, Courtney Ledet of Houma; two brothers, Larry "Robot" Sr. and Mitchell "Mitch" Ledet of Houma; two sisters, Dinah Autin and Linda Daigle, both of Chauvin; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Belanger Ledet; and one son, Terry "Boo Boo" Ledet Jr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Horace "Bog" Dennis Rodrigue Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008
• visitation funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Ockman Rodrigue; two sons, Victor "V.J." Rodrigue and wife, Sharon, and Donald Rodrigue; three brothers, Walley Rodrigue, Elton Rodrigue and wife, Betty, and August Rodrigue and wife, Alice; one sister, Shirley Thibodeaux and husband, Walter; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Augustilia Legendre Rodrigue; one son, Horace Rodrigue Jr.; and three siblings, Victoria "Vic" Rodrigue, Simon Rodrigue and Mary Kliebert
• U.S. World War II veteran and a member of the VFW Post 5097; worked for the Louisiana Department of Highways as a road grader
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

June 19, 2008

Daniel Joseph Becnel

• age 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, was a God loving man, died at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 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 his wife of 50 years, Velma Hotard Becnel; four children, Sarah Becnel Mahler and husband, Ricky, Lori Becnel Cortez and husband, Leo Jr., Timothy Becnel and Billy Becnel and wife, Laura; six grandchildren, Scotty Mahler and wife, Marcy, Amber Becnel, Seth Becnel, Britney Becnel, Layne Becnel and Sydney Becnel; one brother, Lloyd Becnel; and one sister, Lucie May Falgoust
• preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Net Becnel
• U.S. Army veteran where he served two terms; employed at Avondale Shipyard for more than 10 years and at Kaiser Aluminum where he retired; parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church; an avid fisherman and carpenter, who loved to make jokes and go to the camp
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Louise Thibodaux Benoit

• age 97, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:16 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Choctaw
• survived by seven sons, Jerry, Autry, Lloyd, Irvin, Peter, Paul and Richard Benoit; eight daughters, Tessie Hebert, Virgie Ross, Sally Templet, Merleane Molaison, Hazel Frace, Elma Wilson, Erma Usea and Patricia Landry; one sister, Mary Boudreaux; 55 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Joseph "Buckaroo" Benoit; her parents, Allen Thibodaux and Tolene Hebert Thibodaux; three sons, Arthur, Ronnie and Vernon Benoit; four brothers, Ozme, Anisai, Allen and Claude Thibodaux; two sisters, Ozaimon Ordogne and Eliza Tabor; and five grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Leon Firmature Sr.

• age 78, a native of Bogalusa and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillian Thibodaux Firmature of Houma; two sons, Leon Firmature Jr. of Houma and Lynn Firmature and wife, Barbara Eschete, of Houma; three daughters, Lena Marie Firmature, Lisa Firmature and Lillian Price and husband, Duffy Price, of Houma; one brother, Anthony Firmature of Waveland, Miss.; one sister, Sally Jaromin of Lake Jackson, Texas; two granddaughters, Kasey Firmature and Krista Firmature; and a very special friend of the family, Tina Ledet
• preceded in death by his parents, Michael Firmature and Lena Passaro Firmature
• retired mechanic for Patterson Truck Line and N.L. McCullough; veteran of the Army and served during the Korean Conflict; member of the National Rifle Association Club; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harley Renee Martin

• age 12, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:51 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• visitation Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Jessica Bordelon and husband, Jeff; her father, Ross Martin and wife, Cindy; two sisters, Courtney Bordelon and Alejandra Bordelon; her grandparents, Emma Darcey and Rudy Use and Robert and Marion Martin; and her godparents, Jennifer Use and Branon Domangue
• student at Bayou Blue Middle School
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Theresa R. Rodrigue

• age 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clifton E. Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her parents, Adelin Rodrigue and Celestine Legendre Rodrigue; and two sisters, Lorina Rodrigue and Beulah Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

June 20, 2008

Marie Isabelle Ledet Barbier

• age 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• funeral service Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lynn Barbier and Joseph Barbier; two daughters, Sylvia Sandman and Marlene LeRay; one brother, Brother Albert Ledet S.C.; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Barbier; her parents, Albert Ledet and Julia Toups Ledet; one brother, Brother Quentin Ledet S.C.; and two sisters, Sister Alberta Ledet O’Carm and Annalie Ledet Clark
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Margie "Teenie" Barron

• age 65, a native of Ethowah County, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• funeral service today at Collier-Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden, Ala., with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald P. Barron; two sons, Donald Barron and David Barron; two daughters, Mary Ann Webster and Brenda Chapman; four brothers, Lamar Smith, Wayne Smith, Larry Smith and Terry Smith; two sisters, Phyllis Seekatz and Bera Porche; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, T.Z. Smith; her mother, Lydia Smith McLain; four brothers; and one sister
• Collier-Butler Funeral Home

Ernest Benoit

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Bobby and C.J. Benoit; and three sisters, Shirley Legendre, Mary Ann Chenier and Dot Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Alces Benoit and Mable Naquin Benoit; three brothers, Armond, Russel and Joseph Benoit; and one sister, Marion Legendre
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Althea "Blondie" Bernadette Jolet Duet

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008
• Liturgy of the Word today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one sister, Hilda Wroblewski of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee Anthony Duet; her parents, Assie Jolet and Mabel Guillot Jolet; one brother, Nelson Jolet; and one sister, Odessa Daigle
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sidonia Pierce Soulé Ferdinandtsen

• age 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by one son, George Soulé; one daughter, Joyce Soulé; one sister, Audrey Cheramie; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Bertha Matherne Pierce; two sons, Timothy Soulé and Ernest Soulé; one brother, Horace Pierce; and two sisters, Gladys Mayet and Rita Lagrange
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Villier "V.J." Folse Jr.

• age 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one daughter, Aglonie DiVincenti and husband, Michael; one brother, Ray "Fuzz" Folse; one grandchild, Jason Robichaux and companion, Nadine Sampey; and one great-grandchild, Brody Robichaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Danos Folse; his parents, Villier Sr. and Agnes Babin Folse; and two brothers, Leroy Folse and Phillipe Folse
• U.S. World War II Navy veteran and a board member of Raceland Senior Citizens; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Isabella "T-Bella" Wiggins LeBlanc

• age 81, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Donaldsonville, died at Hospice of Baton Rouge, Thursday, June 12, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance; religious service Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Joseph Clifford LeBlanc; one brother, Claude "Buck" Wiggins; sisters-in-law, Janice Sanders and husband, Sidney, Gertrude Lawson and Trudy LeBlanc; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Junious and Clara Wiggins; and one brother, Wilbert Wiggins Sr.
• retired schoolteacher in Terrebonne Parish School System for more than 40 years
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Harley René Martin

• age 12, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:51 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• visitation today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by her parents, Ross Anthony Martin and Cindy Martin; one brother, Brian Bergeron Jr.; one sister, Sarah Beth Ledet; her grandparents, Robert "Bob" Martin and Marion Martin, Emma Darcey, Rudy Use Jr. and Milton Ledet Sr.; her godparents, Jennifer Use and Brannon Domangue; and her uncles and aunts, Robert Martin III and wife, Lolette, Richard Martin and wife, Jennifer, Mary Blanchard and husband, Thomas, Joshua Use, Jennifer Use, Mary Scott and husband, Gilbert, Kathy Ledet, Donna McElroy and husband, Jesse, Todd Ledet Sr. and wife, Missy, and Milton J. Ledet Jr. and wife, Ruby
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Geraldine Ledet
• student at Bayou Blue Middle School and was a Christian at Spirit Filled Life Center
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Houma

Ernest C. "Black" Matherne Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorecia Creppel Matherne; two sons, Johnny Matherne and wife, Deidre, of Lockport and Michael Matherne of Larose; three daughters, Dianne Matherne of Larose, Audrey Matherne of Larose and Melissa Ramsey and husband, Jason, of Jeanerette; one brother, Clifton Matherne of Grandberg, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Euliza Billiot Matherne; one son, Ernest Matherne Jr.; one daughter, Nancy Matherne; three brothers, Lawrence, Anthony and Joseph Matherne; and three sisters, Gladys Benoit, Daisy Fitch and Barbara Boudreaux
• retired bridge tender and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Thomas Matthews Sr.

• age 87, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died Monday, June 16, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma; wake service today at the church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emma B. Matthews of Houma; three daughters, Emma Newton and husband, Willie, Joella Washington and Ella Thompson and husband, Earl, all of Houma; two sons, Thomas Matthews Jr. and wife, Patricia, and Larry Matthews and wife, Ann, of Houma; one sister, Victoria Brown of Houma; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Hattie Matthews; one daughter, Delores Smith; three brothers, James Sr., Junius and Earl Matthews Sr.; four sisters, Ida Scott, Daisy Matthews, Francis Nevers and Hattie Lewis; and his grandparents, George and Francis Matthews; and one great-grandson, Marcus LaJohn Stoves
• member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church: World War II Army veteran and a member of Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14, Royal Arch Mason, Shriners, Consistory and 33 degree mason
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

James E. Miles Jr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• memorial service Saturday at Southdown Plantation Home in Houma
• survived by one son, James E. Miles III of Houma; one daughter, Kristin Miles Pregeant and husband, Scott, of Houma; one sister, Phyllis Rumbelow of Washington state; four grandchildren, Alisa Miles, Brandon Ward, Evan and Julia Pregeant; his former spouse, Joy Pitre; and his aunt and uncle, Al Minciel and Margaret Smith of New York
• preceded in death by his parents, James E. Miles Sr. and Stefania Minciel Miles
• graduate of Nicholls State University and owner of NRG Consultants
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Peggy Mistich Reinhardt

• age 79, a native of Buras and resident of Lockport, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• 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 three sons, Tyrrell Reinhardt and wife, Jan, Edward Reinhardt and wife, Dianell, and Darwin Reinhardt; one daughter, Pam R. Hill and husband, Mark; one sister, Marceline St. Germain; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Bubba" Reinhardt; four brothers, Chester, Henry, Maurice and Ben Mistich; and three sisters, Rosie Lincoln, Margie Granger and Vivan Hays
• first lady alderman of Lockport and was an original founder of Lockport Carnival Club; retired from St. Anne Hospital
• Falgout Funeral Home

Menola Robinson

• age 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Tabernacle of Haven Rest in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, Bishop Hurley Frye Sr. and Dr. Leroy Carr, both of Thibodaux; three daughters, Faith Gody and Grace Rounds, both of Thibodaux, and Iantha Simpson and husband, Gregory, of Kaleen, Texas; 65 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hurley Robinson and Lilly Rooks Williams; two sons, Earl and Lawrence; and one granddaughter, Thelma
• Community Funeral Home

Nakiya Jalae Sharrett

• age 8 months, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Saturday, June 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Ausberry Methodist Church Cemetery in White Castle
• survived by her parents, Jesqueak Nicholas and Nakia Sharrett, both of Donaldsonville; one brother, Jaquiell Nicholas of Donaldsonville; her grandparents, Irene Sharrett of Donaldsonville, Michael Thomas of Ewellsville and Donna Nicholas of Dona