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Obituaries December, 2002 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 August 2004

DECEMBER 1, 2002

Joshua Adam Billiot

• age 15, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Larose, died at 2:23 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Susan Billiot and Tyrone P. Dominique; his grandparents, Mildred and Leroy A. Billiot Sr.; his step-grandmother, Linda D. Dominique; two stepbrothers, Damian M. and Tyrone Dominique Jr.; one half-sister, Liza Billiot; and two stepsisters, Kellie M. Dominique and Andrea Barnes
• preceded in death by his father, Leroy A. Billiot Jr.; his grandmother, Annie Hazel Guidry; his grandfather, Alcee Billiot Sr.; his step-grandfather, Russell J. Dominique Sr.; and his step-grandparents, Houston and Della Parfait
• member of Bethel Baptist Church

Steve Mitchell Gautreaux

• age 50, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; funeral services Monday at the fire station, with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Brown Gautreaux of Montegut; his mother, Audrey Thibodeaux Gautreaux of Chauvin; one daughter, Niki Gautreaux of Montegut; two brothers, Alfred and Charles Gautreaux of Chauvin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Theogene Gautreaux Sr.; and two brothers, Oliver and Theogene Gautreaux Jr.
• pipe technician for Gemoco/Weatherford, a member of Woodmen of the World and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Stevens Paul ‘T-Bone’ Terrebonne Sr.

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Judy LeBlanc Terrebonne of Houma; two sons, Stevens Terrebonne Jr. of Mississippi and Barry Terrebonne of Houma; two daughters, Julie Brown and Elizabeth Raffray, both of Houma; one stepson, Kevin Jenkins of Houston, Texas; three stepdaughters, Tonya Giroir and Tamila and Stacy Jenkins, all of Houma; one brother, Glenn Terrebonne of Houston; one sister, Mary T. Breaux of Houston; and 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucy Blanchard and W.A. Terrebonne
• foreman and deep-water division supervisor at Shell Oil

 

DECEMBER 2, 2002

Joshua Adam Billiot

• age 15, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Larose, died at 2:23 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Susan Billiot Dominique and Tyrone P. Dominique Sr.; his grandfather, Leroy A. Billiot Sr.; his grandmother, Mildred Billiot; his step-grandmother, Linda D. Dominique; two step-brothers, Tyrone Dominique Jr. and Damian M. Dominique; one half-sister, Liza Billiot; and two step-sisters, Kellie M. Dominique and Andrea Barnes
• preceded in death by his father, Leroy A. Billiot Jr.; his grandmother, Annie Hazel Guidry; his grandfather, Alcee Billiot Sr.; his step-grandfather, Russell J. Dominique Sr.; and his step-grandparents, Houston and Della Parfait
• member of Bethel Baptist Church

Michael L. Boudreaux

• age 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Pam B. Boudreaux; one son, Lonnie Boudreaux and wife, Diane; one daughter, Melissa Thomas and husband, Damion; two brothers, Irvin "Bubby" Boudreaux Jr. and Rudy Boudreaux; one sister, Marion Alcantara; and two grandchildren, Jacob Boudreaux and Derek Thomas
• preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Boudreaux Sr. and Lucille Boudreaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; retired from Occidental Chemical Company
• Falgout Funeral Home

Corey ‘Lil Chene’ Cheramie

• age 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• funeral services today at Golden Meadow First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Lorraine Cheramie Reeves and Russell Reeves; his father and stepmother, Michael Cheramie and Arlene Babin; two nephews, Trey Cheramie and Jaice Prestenbach; two nieces, Shaye Cheramie and Kelci Prestenbach; his girlfriend, Cathy Stein and four daughters, Josie, Anne Marie, Moira and Jessie; one brother, Randy "Chene-Wa" Cheramie and wife, Rhonda; two step-brothers, Chad and Brandon Reeves; one sister, Natalie Prestenbach and husband, Glynn Jr.; one stepsister, Amanda Reeves; and his step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reeves
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cheramie
• employed by Dolphin Marine Services and played the guitar and drums
• Samart Funeral Home

Julienne Ozea Billiot Dardar

• age 75, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002
• mass Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Theo Dardar of Montegut; two sons, Eulbert Dardar of Bourg and Gilbert Dardar of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three daughters, Evelin Verdin of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Geraldine Dufrene of Lafitte and Brenda Solet of Gretna; two brothers; seven sisters; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Aurelie Billiot and Louise Billiot; and two sons, Robert Dardar and Hebert Dardar
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church

Inez Lavergne Devillier

• age 89, a native of Chatanier and longtime resident of St. Charles Community, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Larry Devillier of Plaquemine and wife, Beverly Renck, Keyth Devillier of Baton Rouge and wife, Martha Wyly, and Phillip Devillier of Atlantis, Fla.; two daughters, Pamela D. Dawson and husband, William, of Baton Rouge and Meryl D. Trahan and husband, Michael, of Franklin; three sisters-in-law, Leonie and Minnie Devillier of Leonville and Ella Lavergne of St. Martinville; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Valerie Devillier; her parents, Archille and Pamela Miller Lavergne; two daughters, Cherry Cauthron and Patricia Hart; four brothers, Horace, Ramie, Leroy and Ivan Lavergne; and two sisters, Hazel Gauthier and Verla Boutte

Beatrice Waller Sargent

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road; funeral services today at the church; dismissal services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Alvin "A.J." Sargent Sr. of New Orleans; one brother, James Waller of Houma; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sargent; her parents, Thomas and Cecelia Thibodaux Waller; one son, Lloyd L. Sargent; three sisters, Lena Green, Earlene Johnson and Rose Bell Williams; and three brothers, Irvin Waller, Leonard Waller and Raymond Waller
• served on the Usher Board No. 2 at Morning Star Baptist Church and was a member of the Beautification Club

Rose Bell Williams

• age 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road; funeral services today at the church; dismissal services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, the Rev. Edgar Williams Jr. of Niagara Falls; two daughters, Dorothy W. Kitchen of Niagara Falls and Bernadette W. Oubre of Vacherie; one brother, James Waller of Houma; one sister, Beatrice Sargent of Thibodaux (She passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26); four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Williams Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Cecelia Thibodaux Waller; two sisters, Lena Green and Earlene Johnson; and three brothers, Irvin Waller, Leonard Waller and Raymond Waller
• Baptist

 

DECEMBER 3, 2002

Liza Pierce Cheramie

• age 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Many, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Wilton Cheramie; one daughter, Loretta Cheramie; two brothers, Vories and Edville Pierce; four sisters, Elia Schoenberger, Evelia Breaux, Francis Estay and ClaraBelle Guidroz; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Widman Cheramie; her parents, Forest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce; and one brother, Abel Pierce

Doris Marie Pertuit Giroir

• age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died at 3:08 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, John P. Giroir and James P. Giroir; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Dantin Giroir; one sister, Marlene P. Raidl; and one grandson
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Joseph Giroir; her parents, Freddie John Pertuit and Beulah Marie Foret Pertuit; and one brother, Melvin Pertuit
• retired teacher from Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Forest Louis Lodrigue

• age 62, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Inez Guise Rodrigue Billiot of Houma; three brothers, James Rodrigue of Roberts, Mitchel Billiot and Barry Billiot of Houma; six sisters, Jane Benoit, Jeanette Hebert, Linda Boutte, Pauline Malbrough of Houma, Evelyn Boutte of Lafayette and Earline Eschete of Bayou Black; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Ernest J. Rodrigue; and his grandparents, Theodore and Onise Crochet Guise and Gilbert and Mary Guidry Rodrigue
• equipment operator for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Gerode Elmer Anthony Valure Sr.

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Oil City, Miss., died at 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• memorial services Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Betty Jean Landrum Valure; one son, Lance Edward Valure; one stepson, Johnny Dunaway; three brothers, Louis Jr., Chester and Ronnie Valure; and five sisters, Gloria Burnley, Diane Campbell, Sandra Bergeron, Kathy Whited and Debra Valure
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis P. Valure Sr. and Virginia Mary Dryden Valure; one son, Gerode Elmer Anthony Valure II; one brother, Randolph LaBauve; and one sister, Florence Valure
• industrial electrician and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Mississippi

 

DECEMBER 4, 2002

Annette Louise Carrere Buquet

• age 84, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, John P. Buquet Jr. and wife, Shelia, of Houma, Earl "Polka" Buquet and wife, Lyla, of Bayou Blue and Barry Paul Buquet and wife, Liz, of Raceland; five daughters, Joyce Luke of Dulac, Stella LeBoeuf, Paula Buquet of Houma, Barbara Leger and husband, Leo, of Chauvin and Burma Mason and husband, Jerry, of Bayou Black; three sisters, Adele Sperl of Minnesota, Rosaie Carrere and Margeurite "Mixie" Carrere of Dulac; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Pierre Buquet Sr.; her parents, Enis Carrere and Angelic LeBlanc Carrere; three brothers, Antoinne, Edward and Enis Carrere; and two sisters, Pauline Boudreaux and Alenie Carrere
• homemaker and a member of Holy Family Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Shelby ‘Capt. Nemo, Shuggy, Bubba’ Cadiere

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Mae DeHart Cadiere; six sons, Shelby Jr., Barry, Floyd, Terry, Lance and Chad Cadiere; three daughters, Lisa Pitre, Sally Brasseaux and Crystal Serigny; one brother, Joseph Cadiere; two sisters, Odile Babin and Shirley Babineaux; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 4 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Joseph and Jennie Marie Pitre Cadiere; two brothers, Harris and Wilbert Cadiere; and three sisters, Leola Babin, Viola Lirette and Maria Cadiere
• veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Betty Maxine Evers

• age 77, a native of Haynesville and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one son, Charles "Eddie" Evers; one daughter, Donna Evers Eymard; and five grandchildren, Chad Eymard, Carly Eymard, Sarah Evers, Seth Evers and Eric Evers
• preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Ollie Mae Cope Newell; and one brother, Ray Edward Newell
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Wimmer B. ‘Mickey’ Fisher

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Gary W. Bauldin Sr.; one daughter, Linda B. Orgeron; one brother, Charlie Folse; three sisters, Eula Gierlinski, Thelma Minick and Betty Gervais; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Fisher; her parents, Albert and Judith Gaudet Folse; one brother, Jackson Folse; and two sisters, Enit Delahoussaye and Louise Porche

Marie Boudreaux Gauthreaux

• age 90, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Thursday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Therese G. Percle and Rose G. Tabor; one brother, John Boudreaux; two sisters, Rita Wiggins and Althea Clement; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gauthreaux Sr.; her parents, Leo and Cordelia Guillot Boudreaux; one son, Albert Gauthreaux Jr.; four stepdaughters, Hazel G. Barrilleaux, Gladys G. Melancon, Mildred G. Bearry and Mable G. Barrilleaux; two half-brothers, Adam Boudreaux and Henry Boudreaux; two half-sisters, Evelia B. Ledet and Lucille B. Dantin; and two sisters, Josephine Himel and Beulah Marcel

Jelubhai C. Hajari

• age 80, a native of India and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home; memorial services Thursday at the funeral home

Rosemary ‘Tippy’ Theriot Hebert

• age 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Jacquie Marie Hebert) Chaisson of Houma; three grandchildren, Brant David Chaisson of Tallahassee, Fla., Breck Damian Chaisson and wife, Donna Chaisson of Bourg and Bart Douglas Chaisson of Houma; seven great-grandchildren, Marissa Kaye Fanguy and husband, Keith, Benjamin Douglas Chaisson, Emily Rose Chaisson, Courtney Leigh Chaisson, Stefanie Ray Chaisson, Samantha Kaye Chaisson and Elizabeth Anne Ladnier; and two great-great-grandchildren, Annaliesa Reneé Fanguy and Nicholas Michael Fanguy
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Aaron Hebert Sr.; her parents, Justinian A. ‘Jack’ Theriot and Rose Lirette Theriot; two sons, Maurice Aaron Hebert Jr. and Douglas Albert Hebert; and one brother, Francis Elphege Theriot
• homemaker, a former organist for Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doris Marie Pertuit Giroir

• age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died at 3:08 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, John P. Giroir and James P. Giroir; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Dantin Giroir; one sister, Marlene P. Raidl; and one grandson, Lee Dantin
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Joseph Giroir; her parents, Freddie John Pertuit and Beulah Marie Foret Pertuit; and one brother, Melvin Pertuit
• retired teacher from Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gerode Elmer Anthony Valure Sr.

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Oil City, Miss., died at 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002
• memorial services Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Betty Jean Landrum Valure; one son, Lance Edward Valure; one stepson, Johnny Dunaway; three brothers, Louis Jr., Chester and Ronnie Valure; and six sisters, Della Prejean, Gloria Burnley, Diane Campbell, Sandra Bergeron, Kathy Whited and Debra Valure
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis P. Valure Sr. and Virginia Mary Dryden Valure; one son, Gerode Elmer Anthony Valure II; one brother, Randolph LaBauve; and one sister, Florence Valure
• industrial electrician and was a member of Central Baptist Church of Mississippi
• Strickland King Funeral Home in Mississippi

 

DECEMBER 5, 2002

Christopher J. Betemps

• age 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002
• memorial service Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Henry B. Betemps; and three brothers, Leo, Henry Jr. and Robert L. Betemps
• preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Tabor Betemps

Jimmie J. Guidry

• age 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gerline Borne Guidry; three sons, Larry, Dennis and Michael Guidry; two stepsons, Jeffery and Samuel Terrebonne; three daughters, JoAnn LeBlanc, Peggy Curole and Donna Rigaud; three stepdaughters, Ida Mae Loveless, Rosalie Alexander and Lola Griffin; two brothers, Allen Guidry and Jerry Guidry; three sisters, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; one son, Johnny Guidry; one brother, Dudley Guidry; and three sisters, Judy Melancon, Alice Cheramie and Bertha Terrebonne

Sister Theresa Marie Henry, nee
Tessie Henry

• age 78, a native of Houma and resident of Austin, Texas, died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002
• funeral services Saturday at St. Austin Church
• survived by two sisters, Mrs. Melvin Henry Authement and Mrs. Mildred Henry Theriot
• preceded in death by her father, Willie J. Henry; her mother, Ella Louviere Henry; one sister, Betty Henry Adams; two brothers, Ivy Henry and Eudis Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews
• served as Daughter of Charity for 57 years and served in missions in Evanville, Ind., Birmingham, Ala., Houston and St. Louis

Brian Keith ‘Spark’ McGuire

• age 30, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof; services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Ross McGuire of Gibson; his parents, Elvie Watson McGuire of Gibson and Claude and Betty McGuire of Houma; one son, Damion Jamar Ross of Gibson; one daughter, Brianisha Renee McGuire of Gibson; two brothers, Clyde Joseph McGuire of Gibson and Claude Alex McGuire Jr. of Houma; and four sisters, Shelia Martin of Gibson, Kathleen Martin Diggs of Houma, Sharleen McGuire of Houma and Darlene McGuire of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Charley and Cora Watson Sr. and Clarence "Alex" and Mary McGuire
• painter/sandblaster; Baptist

Norman J. Naccio Sr.

• age 70, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine Ellen Parfait Naccio; five sons, Norman Jr., Andrew, Ricky, Rodney and Chad Naccio; six daughters, Gayle N. Daigle, Cheryl N. Burgett, Norma Jean N. Ramey, Barbara Naccio, Rene N. Garcia and Debbie N. Morato; one brother, Philocles Naccio; five sisters, Amy Mae N. Billiot, Marie N. Boudreaux, Antoinette N. Carnes, Eleanor N. Jelks and Jeanne N. Deshazo; 34 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Baptiste and Victoria Billiot Naccio; one daughter, Tammy Naccio; two brothers, Anthony and John Naccio; and two grandchildren

Angela ‘Ann’ Williams

• age 29, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:22 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel and to service time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by her fiance, Dwight Smith; her mother, Regina Cook Williams; her stepfather, Nelson Williams Sr. and Edgar Lee Faison; two sons, Tyrone Amacker Jr. and DeShawn Smith, both of Houma; one daughter, Tygela Amacker of Houma; one stepbrother, Nelson Williams Jr. of Alexandria; four sisters, Carmencita Faison, Angelle Williams and Ceirra Williams, all of Houma and Reshenda (Spencer) Rounds of Gray; and one stepsister, Kemery (Howard) Short of Houma
• preceded in death by her father, Clifford Williams; and her grandparents, Hurley and Symentruss Cook Sr. and Cleveland and Martha Williams
• mechanist for Weatherford-Gemoco and was a member of the Senior Choir and Beautiful Zion Baptist Church

 

DECEMBER 6, 2002

Hayes Arceneaux Sr.

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Tabor Arceneaux of Thibodaux; one son, Hayes Arceneaux Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Lorraine Chamberlain of Thibodaux; two brothers, Ronnie and Raymond Arceneaux of Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Betty Leonard of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Agnes Barrious Arceneaux and Sylvester Arceneaux; and one sister, Thelma Antonivich

Fannie Boudreaux Authement

• age 93, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation to service time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Verda Authement Ragen of Houma; one sister, Doris Chauvin of Houma; two grandchildren, Lisa Foley and husband, Matt, of Cincinnati and Clint Patterson and wife, Gail, of Baton Rouge; and four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Foley, Caroline Foley and Matthew Foley of Cincinnati and Courtney Patterson of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her husband, Esteff Authement; her parents, Emile Boudreaux and Angelle Esposito Boudreaux; one granddaughter, Lynn Patterson; one great-grandson, Blaine Patterson; four brothers, Elam Boudreaux, Lyman Boudreaux, Abby Boudreaux and Eclam Boudreaux; and two sisters, Annie Rhodes and Maggie Melancon
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wornie Bailey

• age 86, a native of Magoffin County, Ky., and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002
• religious services Saturday at Lockport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• survived by his wife, Lonnie Wireman Bailey; three sons, Grover Bailey and wife, Marilyn, Beacher Bailey and wife, Geraldine and Homer Bailey and wife, Linda; two daughters, Jolene Bailey Walker and husband, Ronald, Pauline Bailey Crawley and husband, Patrick; one foster daughter, Patricia Spradlin Blanchard; one brother, Ramey Bailey; five sisters, Christine Emmons, Josephine Bailey, Ida Fraley, Mertle Emmons and Dolly Wireman; 17 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Berry Bailey and Emma Joseph Bailey; one son, Henry Bailey; one foster son, Charles Spradlin; three brothers, Leonard Bailey, Jessie Willard Bailey and Junior Bailey; and four sisters, Lillie Bailey Workman, Betty Bailey Conley, Lola Bailey Miller and Irene Conley
• retired factory worker for Clark Equipment Company and a U. S. Army veteran; member of the Lockport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Gloria A. Bennett

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services today at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Bennett of Thibodaux; one daughter, Melissa Ayrow of Napoleonville; four brothers, Hasker Ayrow Jr. and Louis Ayrow, both of Thibodaux, June Ayrow of Port Arthur, Texas and Layant Ayrow of Jackson, Miss.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hasker Sr. and Florence Ayrow; one son, Nathan Ayrow; one sister, Denise Ayrow; and one brother, Gilbert Banks
• served on the usher board at Moses Baptist Church and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 513 Ladies Auxiliary, Stars of the South and Order of Eastern Star Chapter of Thibodaux

Sylvester "Jim" Burke

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; two stepdaughters, Pearl H. Johnson and Irene Harvey of Thibodaux; two stepsons, Edward Harvey III and James Harvey Sr., both of Thibodaux; one sister, Gertrude Burke Thomas of Houma; 21 step-grandchildren; 36 step-great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ellen Francis Burke; one stepdaughter, Audrey H. Johnson; two sisters, Lillie Broomfield and Daisy Delores Burke; and one step-great-great-granddaughter
• member of Magnolia Baptist Church Choir

Florence Ledet Constant

• age 94, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Choupic, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Marlene C. Gravois and Myrtle C. Steib; two sons-in-law, Francis J. Gravois and Paul Steib; two sisters, Gladys L. Navarre and Celine L. Musgrove; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Theo Constant; her parents, Ozemie and Louise Ledet; one granddaughter, Cheryl Steib; two brothers, Rauol Ledet and Alcide Ledet; and three sisters, Annette L. Waguespack, Beatrice L. Pheiffer and Louisiana L. Bassett

Vivian Gautreaux Danos

• age 78, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilson Danos; one son, William "Bill" Danos, D.D.S.; one brother, Richard Gautreaux; one sister, Evelyn G. Chauvin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence C. and Adine Hernandez Gautreaux; one brother, Clarence J. Gautreaux; and one sister, Josephine Gautreaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Shelia Loupe Dufrene

• age 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her stepfather, Clarence "Ralph" Breaux; one son, Jonathan Dufrene; two daughters, Regina Dufrene and Hannah Dufrene; two brothers, Teddy Loupe and Gene Breaux; one sister, Brenda Breaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Theresa Billiot Loupe

Albert ‘Pops’ Hammond

• age 91, a native of Gray and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by seven sons, Michael Scott of Thibodaux, Raymond Leggett and Joseph Davis of Houston, Daniel Davis of Baton Rouge and Howard, Anthony and Kenneth Davis, all of Raceland; four daughters, Betty Huggins of Conyers, Ga., Ruby, Sonia and Brenda Davis, all of Raceland; one sister, Zanobia Barrow of Gray; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Hammond; his parents, Dick and Laura Hammond; his companion, Dorothy Davis; three brothers; and ten sisters

Mattie Holmes Williams Johnson

• age 87, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Gibson, died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Tom Williams Jr. of Marrero and Clarence Williams of New Orleans; one daughter, Ethel Norman of Gibson; two brothers, Ted Holmes of Port Washington, N.Y. and Thomas Holmes of Baldwin; one sister, Carrie Williams of Schriever; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joe Johnson; her parents, James Holmes Sr. and Matilda Smith Holmes; one brother, James Holmes Jr.; and one sister, Mary Holmes Walker
• homemaker, a deaconess and Mother of the Church; member of First Baptist Church

James Ray Sr.

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louella B. Ray; two sons, Kenneth Ray and James Ray Jr.; one daughter, Judy Ray Trahan; one brother, Slyvester Ray Sr.; and two sisters, Gladys Short and Nettie Ray
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Leola Ray; two brothers, Thomas Ray and Leonard Ray Jr.; and three sisters, Josie R. McGuire, Bertha R. Johnson and Marion R. Mitchell
• worked for Quality Shipyard and was a member of Pomegranate Lodge No. 135 and Southern Oaks Golf Club

Hazel Musgrave St. Pierre

• age 81, a native of Salem, Mo., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Sandra Schoen Akins, Sharon Schoen Knecht, Judy Schoen Galliano and Diane Schoen Ferguson; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifford "Cliff" St. Pierre; and her parents, Irbe Musgrave and Ercie Brown Kampmeyer

Kelly J. Talbot

• age 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Larry and Ronald Talbot of Labadieville; three daughters, Antoinette T. LeBlanc of Napoleonville, Jeannette M. Talbot of Bayou Blue and Mary Jane LeBlanc of Thibodaux; one sister, Solange Talbot Boudreaux; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Landry Talbot; his parents, Rodolph J. Talbot and Antoinette Richard Talbot; four brothers, Abby, Elvest, Claude and Dewey Talbot; and two sisters, Annie Thibodeaux and Lucy Talbot LeBlanc

 

DECEMBER 7, 2002

Myron "Moe" William Chauvin

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:36 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to service time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Julie Bienvenu Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Ron A. Chauvin of Baton Rouge and Art C. Chauvin and wife, Sharon, of Houma; two daughters, Lisa Chauvin Mongrue and husband, Roy, of Baton Rouge and Maria Chauvin Hebert and husband, Tommy, of Houma; one brother, Frank Chauvin of Slidell; one sister, Emma C. Cottrell of Covington; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Victorine Chauvin; and one sister, Shirley Chauvin Breaux
• retired educator with 26 years of service with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran; served as headmaster of St. Matthew’s Episcopal School and served as President of East Houma Businessmen’s Association, President and Lt. Governor Civitan Club, Chairman of Houma Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, a Nicholls State University Graduate Hall of Fame member, a member of Terrebonne Parish Police Jury from 1976-80 and a member of Diocesan School Board of Houma/Thibodaux; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Clovis Lee Curole Jr.

• age 63, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 12:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Clint Curole; two brothers, Leroy and Paul Curole; one sister, Eva Dupre; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Marie Curole; his parents, Clovis and Lucille Fonseca Curole; one brother, Sergent Curole; and two sisters, Mary Jean Guidry and Beatrice Bradberry
• Catholic

Angelina ‘Taunt Na Na’ Chenier Falgoust

• age 88, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces, nephews and relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Falgoust; her parents, Augusta Oubre Chenier and Amadeus Chenier; two brothers, Elphege and Antoine; and five sisters, Aggie, Emma, Odile, Irma and Antonitte

Lisa Kay Falgout Venoasen

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Kathy, Texas, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2002
• funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Berean Baptist Church in Houston, with burial in Memorial Oaks Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Todd Venoasen; two sons, Jacob Graefe and John Joseph Falgout; one daughter-in-law, Johanna Falgout; one sister, Kim Thompson and husband, Roger; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo Patrick and Elsie Ann Dishman Falgout

 

DECEMBER 8, 2002

Myron William ‘Moe’ Chauvin

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:36 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to service time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Julie Bienvenu Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Ron A. Chauvin of Baton Rouge and Art C. Chauvin and wife, Sharon, of Houma; two daughters, Lisa Chauvin Mongrue and husband, Roy, of Baton Rouge and Maria Chauvin Hebert and husband, Tommy, of Houma; one brother, Frank Chauvin of Slidell; one sister, Emma C. Cottrell of Covington; and 12 grandchildren, Trey, William, Julie and John Mongrue, all of Baton Rouge, Chelsie Chauvin, Storm Chauvin, Brian, Lee and Brie Babin of Houma, Austin, Alex and Ashley Hebert of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Victorine Chauvin; and one sister, Shirley Chauvin Breaux
• retired educator with 26 years service with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran; served as headmaster of St. Matthew’s Episcopal School and served as president of East Houma Busi-nessmen’s Association, president and lieutenant governor of the Civitan Club, chairman of Houma Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, a Nicholls State University Graduate Hall of Fame member, a member of Terrebonne Parish Police Jury from 1976-80 and a member of Diocesan School Board of Houma/ Thibodaux; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Lee Hickman

• age 63, a native of Rayne and resident of Pensacola, Fla., died at 1:51 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation to service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial services Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by one son, Kenneth Hickman of Houma; two daughters, Kathy Shields of Statesboro, Ga., and Karen Crowder of Carrollton, Texas; two brothers, Tony Hickman and Thomas Vincent Hickman of Houma; two sisters, Judy Burke of Lafayette and Mary Baker of Lake Charles; and three grandchildren, Monica Shields, Christopher Shields and Emily Crowder
• preceded in death by his parents, John V. Hickman and Levia Leger Hickman
• retired fishing tool specialist in the Oil Industry and Energy Tools Inc.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Garret LeBoeuf

• age 30, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Danita Rodrigue; his parents, Gary J. LeBoeuf and Evelyn Hebert LeBoeuf; one son, Dylan Michael LeBoeuf; and one brother, Travis LeBoeuf
• self-employed commercial fisherman and enjoyed boating, fishing and dancing; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Rufus A. LeBoeuf

• age 77, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Monday at St. Bridget with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife Doris Orgeron LeBoeuf; two sons, Robert A. LeBoeuf and wife, Judith, of Mandeville, and Michael A. LeBoeuf and wife, Susie, of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Beryl LeBoeuf Thibodeaux of Houma, and Peggy LeBoeuf Marcel and husband, Gilbert "G.G.", of Houma; and five grandchildren, Robyn LeBoeuf of Gainesville, Fla., Jennifer LeBoeuf of Little Rock, Ark., and Tyler Thibodeaux, Ashlie Marcel and Gibb Marcel, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman LeBoeuf Sr. and Corine Thibodeaux LeBoeuf; and three brothers, Herman LeBoeuf Jr., Jules LeBoeuf and Floyd LeBoeuf
• served in the U.S. Marines in World War II, was a member of St. Bridget Holy Name Society, and was treasurer of the Schriever Volunteer Fire Department. He was named outstanding fireman in 1960 and was a past commissioner of the Terrebonne Parks and Recreation Board; also former owner and manager of Tasty Pastry Shop, LeBoeuf Truck Lines, LeBoeuf Trailer Park and Schriever Truck Repairs; retired from Petroleum Helicopters Inc.

John L. ‘Roy’ Martin Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Leola "Lee" Gisclair Martin; one son, Todd M. Martin; one daughter, Allison Rankin; one brother, James Martin; one sister, Mary St. Germain; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Manuel "Manou" and Mary Hodge Martin and one son, John Leroy Martin Jr.
• employed by Grand Isle Shipyard and he enjoyed fishing and wood crafts

Pearl Louise Oliver

• age 80, a native of Marion, Ind., and resident of Houma, died at 8:22 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2002
• memorial services were held Nov. 24, 2002, at Faith Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by her husband, Howard W. "Bill" Oliver; two sons, Kenneth Oliver of Marion and Richard Oliver of Largo, Fla.; one daughter, Delphine Manley of Lebanon, Tenn.; one sister, Alice Gates of Norman, Ind.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Robert Oliver
• retired from D. H. Holmes and was a member of Silver State Baptist Youth Camp of Sedalia, Colo., where she worked each summer from 1968-2002; member of Faith Baptist Church

 

DECEMBER 9, 2002

Alan Charles Alleman

• age 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Shirley Lirette Benoit of Gonzales; five brothers, Robert Benoit of Pierre Part, Clarence Benoit Jr., Tony Benoit, Alton Alleman and Danny Alleman of Thibodaux; and two sisters, Theresa Lirette and Wanda Vedros of Gonzales
• preceded in death by his father, Irby Alleman; one brother, Christopher Benoit; and one sister, Virgie Alleman

Merrell Elaine Tucker Chauvin

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002
• private memorial service held
• survived by two daughters, Merrell Authement and husband, Russell, and Stephanie Mayer and husband, Fred; three sons, Charles David Chauvin and wife, Linda, Tucker Chauvin and wife, Claudia, and Stephen A. Chauvin and wife, Susan; ten grandchildren, Amy, Jason and Megan Authement, Jennifer, Jamie, Regina, Nicholas, Michael, Ross and Sawyer Chauvin; and two great-grandchildren, Justin and Hollie Chauvin
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Chauvin; her parents, Alvin Tucker Sr. and Daisy Whitney Tucker; and two brothers, Alvin "Sonny" Jr. and Leonard Tucker
• graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority; she and her husband established and managed Chauvin Real Estate Agency and Houma Credit Bureau Inc. until their retirement; past member of Country Acres Garden Club and a volunteer at Southdown Museum
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roy Joseph LeBlanc

• age 77, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Schriever, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice Cavalier LeBlanc of Schriever; two sons, Ronald P. LeBlanc and wife, Terry, and Rodney A. LeBlanc and wife, Lorrainne, of Houma; four daughters, Theresa Gold and husband, Billy, Nancy Stewart Sheets of Bayou Blue, Susan Tabor and husband, Jimmy, of New Orleans, and Wanda Guidry and husband, Roger, of Schriever; one daughter-in-law, Ann LeBlanc of Houma; four sisters, Marie Louise LeBlanc of California, Mary Lee Hebert, Shirley Boudreaux of Houma and Mercedes Marquette of Napoleonville; 26 grandchildren, Donald, Micheal and Thomas Gold, Wendy LaBauve, Andrew, John and Danniel Stewart, Kim Ferriera, James "Lil-Jim", Eleanor and Jacob Tabor, Richard LeBlanc Jr., Rachel Rivet, Rusty, Renae and Robyn LeBlanc, Chasity Perez, Charles "Joey", Monique and Ashley LeBlanc, Roddy LeBlanc, Christopher LeBlanc, Michelle, Brandon, Korey and Shawn Guidry; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Pop" LeBlanc and Josephine "Mom Joe" Terrebonne LeBlanc; one son, Richard J. LeBlanc; two brothers, Leonce LeBlanc and Samuel LeBlanc; and one sister, Elise Ourso
• retired crane operator for E.N. Bissos and McDermott and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; helped raised 117 foster children; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Garret LeBoeuf

• age 30, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Danita Rodrigue; his parents, Gary J. LeBoeuf and Evelyn Hebert LeBoeuf; and one brother, Travis LeBoeuf
• self-employed commercial fisherman and enjoyed boating, fishing and dancing; Catholic

Fernand Joseph Melancon Sr.

• age 85, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Verna Naquin Braud Melancon; two daughters, Wanda Lasseigne and Dolores Guidry; two brothers, Honore and Sterling Melancon; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Emily Thibodaux Melancon; two sons, Fernand Melancon Jr. and Chester "C.J." Braud; one brother, Ashton Melancon; and six sisters, Elvina Lirette, Yvonne Hebert, Maggie Zeringue, Ruby Zeringue, Ora Lee Boudreaux and Bernice Tabor
• World War II veteran and received the Purple Heart

Leroy Luke Robichaux

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Caroliyn Bonnette and Rouanne LeBlanc; one sister, Corine Elfert; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae Callahan Robichaux; his parents, Odrise and Azema Foret Robichaux; five brothers, Ivy, Hubert, Willy, Junius and Johnny Robichaux; and five sisters, Eloise Borne, Irene Bourgeois, Esma Arceneaux, Annie Arceneaux and Edna Cortez
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus

Lloyd P. Vedros

• age 70, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Aucoin Vedros; two sons, Mitchelle Vedros and Ralph Vedros; one daughter, Nancy Vedros Adams; one sister, Golden LeBoeuf; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Vedros and Anastasie Labiche Vedros; six brothers, Jimmy, Clarance, Charlie, Labiche, Patrick and Henry; and four sisters, Marie, June, Nobie and Vivian

Harold Joseph Viteaux (Vito)

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Liberty Family Church in Houma; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Reynold, Larry, Anthony and Johnny Viteaux (Vito); two sisters, Cecile Ledet and Helen Benoit; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Authur and Leona Ledet Vito; two brothers, Wilton and Jerry Vito; and two sisters, Lorraine Authement and Dorothy Vito
• non-denominational

 

DECEMBER 10, 2002

Raymond Joseph Authement Sr.

• age 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Mary Ann LeBouef Authement; two sons, Raymond "R.J." Authement Jr. and Anthony "Tony" Authement; four brothers, Edward, Ronald, Jeffery and Allen Authement; three sisters, Agnus Authement, Judy Vito and Mary Jean Authement; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Edmond J. Authement; and one brother, Edward Authement

Lee Euel Broussard

• age 85, a native of Vermilion Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel; visitation Wednesday to graveside services at Holy Rosary Church in Kaplan; graveside services Wednesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan
• survived by one son, Gerald D. Broussard of Houston; one brother, Narcisse Broussard; two grandchildren, Dane Broussard of Houston and Shane Broussard of Houma; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Lynn Broussard of Lockport, Mason Broussard of Mobile, Ala., and Ian Broussard of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Meaux Broussard; his parents, Raphael Broussard and Euchariste Leger Broussard; one brother, Allen "Nush" Broussard; and one sister, Odile B. Meaux
• retired postal clerk and was a member of the American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars and Y. M. C. A.; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater and ex-P.O.W. of World War II in Japan
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albert E. Cheramie

• age 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Pierce Cheramie; three daughters, Lois C. Doucet, Claudette Cheramie and Patty Boquet; two sisters, Beulah Toups and Edith Kieffe; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Josephine Savoie Cheramie; one brother, Widman Cheramie; and one sister, Zoe’ Cheramie
• Catholic

Lawrence Joseph Dugas Sr.

• age 76, a native of Marrero and resident of Gray, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Pitre Dugas of Gray; three sons, Lawrence J. Dugas Jr., Dwayne P. Dugas of Gray and Don Dugas and wife, Amy, of Houma; five daughters, Dr. Charles (Marlina) Kelly of Fulton, Miss., Lydia A. Dugas of Fairfax, Va., Mrs. Dale (Sharon) Boudreaux of Atlanta, Melissa Dugas of Lafayette and Norreen Fry of Gray; four brothers, Wilson Dugas Jr., Allen Dugas, Eugene Dugas of Houma and Roland Dugas of Patterson; three sisters, Ollie Fanguy, Carmen Bussey and Lillian Dugas of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Joseph Dugas Sr. and Carmen Porrier Dugas
• retired crane operator for Dravo Inc. and was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater

Patrick Earnest

• age 36, a native of Moline, Ill., and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002
• no services were scheduled
• survived by his parents, Janice and Ed Earnest; two brothers, David and Samuel Staub, of Peoria, Ill.; and two sisters, Debra Earney and Madora Staub of Peoria
• preceded in death by his biological father, Maurice Staub; and one brother, Gary Staub
• computer technician for Edison Chouest Offshore

Garret LeBoeuf

• age 30, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Danita Rodrigue; his parents, Gary J. LeBoeuf and Evelyn Hebert LeBoeuf; one son, Dylan Michael LeBoeuf; and one brother, Travis LeBoeuf
• self-employed commercial fisherman and enjoyed boating, fishing and dancing; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Catherine Danos Lombas

• age 56, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Lombas Sr.; three sons, Wayne Lombas, James A. Lombas Jr. and Aubrey Lombas; two sisters, Laura Stout and Bridget Duhon; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Velma Plaisance Danos
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Hazel Webre Moreau

• age 98, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Claire Mehalik and husband, Tom, of Schriever and Marilyn Plauche and husband, Warren, of Harahan; four grandchildren, Martha Mehalik Wilcox of Gadsden, Ala., Bill Plauche of Atlanta, Patrice Plauche Muchiccia of Kenner and Amy Plauche Cantrell of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Carlos A. Moreau; her parents, Felix Webre and Alice Kelly Webre; one brother, Arthur Webre; and one sister, Alice Bourgeois
• retired teacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and Terrebonne Retired Teachers
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Horace Benard ‘Moe’ Mosley

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Wendell Mosley of Houma, Joseph Mosley Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, and Arnold Mosley of Gibson; and one sister, Drucella Mosley Bailey of Morgan City
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Kate Watson Mosley Sr.; and one sister, Wanda Mosley Jones

Dupre J. Richard

• age 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:39 a.m. Monday Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley R. Richard; one son, Perry Richard; three daughters, Nancy R. Monnier, Patsy R. Thibodaux and Sandra R. Naquin; two sisters, Alice Mae R. Papa and Jeanne R. Boudreaux; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Boudreaux Richard

Estelle Antoinette Lodrigue Solet

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 9:58 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to service time Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Joseph S. Lodrigue and wife, Rita, of Theriot; one brother, Sidney Lodrigue of Bayou Dularge; one sister, Lena Verdin of Grand Isle; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Solet; her parents, Arneste and Laura Billiot Lodrigue; two brothers, Elio and Cyril Lodrigue; and four sisters, Cecil Billiot, Elda Gregoire, Edna Lirette and Virginia Lodrigue
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Rosie ‘Momma Rosie’ Woods

• age 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 1:31 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery
• survived by one son, Milton Woods of Gray; three daughters, Mildred Gauche of Houma, Doris Dudley of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Betty Adams of Gray; 22 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Woods; her mother, Susie Brown; one son, Joseph Woods; and five daughters, Gladys Rainey, Evelyn Williams, Gloria Woods, Deloris Beamon and Shirley Woods
• member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church

 

DECEMBER 11, 2002

Margaret Marie Triche Dupre Breaux

• age 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7:22 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; memorial services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her second husband, Alvin J. Breaux Sr. of Houma; one son, Woodrow "Woody" Dupre Jr. and wife, Patsy, of Houma; two daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas and Gwendolyn Sachar and husband, Vincent, of Easley, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow Dupre Sr.; and her parents, Paul Triche and Bella Kern Triche
• employee of Fun Tours for nine years as a Tour Bus Hostess and was a member of the Bayou Blue Lions Club
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Betty Bouvier Danos

• age 71, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• funeral services today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Darryl "Poncho" Danos; one daughter, Ginny Landry; two sisters, Essie Ougel and Beverly Pitre; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Tilman "Blackie" Danos; her parents, Vorris and Clairise Cheramie Bouvier; and one brother, Nursey Bouvier
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society

Howard Victor Eaglin

• age 72, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• memorial services Thursday at the Oaks of Houma
• survived by one daughter, Mary Wilson of Crowley; two sisters, Mary Margaret Johnson of Houma and Paula Eaglin Marks of Houston; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Yolanda Thibodaux Eaglin and Peter Clovis Eaglin; two brothers, Ivory Eaglin and Floyd Eaglin; and one sister, Elizabeth Eaglin
• retired and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Mrs. Samuel Hardy Sr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Arnaudville, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Thursday at Pellerin Funeral Home in Arnaudville; rosary recited today at the funeral home; funeral services Thursday at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Patricia Fugler of Humble, Texas; three sons, Bob Hardy of Milton, Charles Hardy of Houma and Sam Hardy Jr. of Arnaudville; three sisters, Louise Bonin of Arnaudville, Ruth Clark of Houston and Mildred Nichols of Fresno, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hardy Sr.; her parents, Lucien Pierre Mistrot and Regina Darby Mistrot; one son-in-law, John G. Fugler; three sisters, Marie Angelle, Agnes Poche and Marguerite "Babe" Willis; and one brother, Lucien Mistrot
• member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America

Clovis Jean Triche

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Enola Cavalier Triche of Gray; two sons, James Triche and wife, Catherine, of Gray and Randy J. Triche and wife, Mona, of Houma; two daughters, Cindy T. Pitts and husband, Robert "Mike", of Gray and Myra T. LeCompte and husband, Daniel, of Houma; two sisters, Mary Alice Bergeron of Gray and Hazel D. LeBouef of Houma; nine grandchildren, Joel Triche, Hollie P. Sposito, Cobey Triche, Cassie Bergeron, Chase Triche, Jennifer Pitts, Trevor LeCompte, Tyler LeCompte and Tate LeCompte; and five great-grandchidren
• preceded in death by his parents, Atney Triche and Clothilde Marcel Triche; four brothers, Cleveland, Anthony, Claude and Maurice Triche; and two sisters, Daisy Mae Triche and Joyce Triche
• retired barge foreman from McDermott of 35 years and was a member of the Thibodaux Masonic Lodge No. 307
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Benoit Wukasch

• age 87, a native of Kinder and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church
• survived by one son, Douglas Benoit; one daughter, Mrs. G.F. (Betty) Benoit Bascle; two sisters, Irene LaFleur and Julia Fuselier; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elie Benoit; her second husband, Vernon Smith; her third husband; Alfred Wukasch; her parents, Ernest and Doris Johnson Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Stella) Toups and Mrs. Wilsie (Jimmie) Picou; one brother, Royal Young; and two sisters, Caroline Hasset and Virginia Daigle
• parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church

 

DECEMBER 12, 2002

Iris Robichaux Borne

• age 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation Friday and to service time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Edward F. Borne of Houma; one son, Bob Hebert of Melbourne, Fla.; one daughter, Joan Hebert Oaks and husband, Joe, of Texarkana, Texas; two stepdaughters, Elizabeth Gonzales and husband, Stephen, of Cedar Park, Texas, and Brenda Byrd and husband, Kenneth, of Longview, Texas; one brother, Emmett Robichaux Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Althea Malbrough and Diane Robichaux of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Robichaux Sr. and Marie Bodin Robichaux; one daughter, Debra Hebert; two sisters, Dolores Thibodeaux and Darlyne Acosta; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Bodin and Mr. and Mrs. Felicien Robichaux
• legal secretary, secretary for sales firm, a medical transcriptionist and a past real estate agent for Logan Babin; member of Beta Sigma Phi, Catholic Daughters and was administrative assistant at Southdown Museum

Inez Josephine Boura

• age 86, a native of Delcambre and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Warren John Boura and Murphy Joseph Boura; seven daughters, Mary Lillian LeBouef, Peggy Ann Terrebonne, Ruby Helen Duet, Juanita Marie Gisclair, Ida Billiot, Gladys Schexnayder and Monica Boura; 34 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Boura; her parents, Helen Robichaux and Frank Formetal; two brothers, Ollie and Aubrey Formetal; one half-brother, Arthur Miguez; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Margaret Marie Triche Dupre Breaux

• age 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7:22 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; memorial services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her second husband, Alvin J. Breaux Sr. of Houma; one son, Woodrow "Woody" Dupre Jr. and wife, Patsy, of Houma; two daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas and Gwendolyn Sachar and husband, Vincent, of Easley, SC; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow Dupre Sr.; and her parents, Paul Triche and Bella Kern Triche
• employee of Fun Tours for nine years as a Tour Bus Hostess and was a member of the Bayou Blue Lions Club; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ronald J. Henry

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002
• no services were scheduled; burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Bernice C. Henry of Houma; and two brothers, Kenneth C. Henry and wife, Peggy, of Houma and Camile C. Henry and wife, Joyce, of Marshall, Texas
• preceded in death by his father, Camille C. Henry Sr.; and his grandparents, Joseph V. and Clothilde J. Crochet and Constant E. and Olidie C. Henry
• retired engineer of Tide Water Marine and was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Abbey Joseph Lapeyrouse

• age 99, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:53 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Florence Marie Robichaux Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two sons, Lloyd Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and Tillman Lapeyrouse of Presque Isle; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Viona) Chabert of Houma, Mrs. U.J. (Oudia) Lirette of Chauvin and Mrs. Ronald (Una) Arcement of Presque Isle; two daughters-in-law, Heddy Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and Cindy Lapeyrouse of Bourg; one sister, Vivian L. Duplantis of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Lapeyrouse and Emma LeBlanc Lapeyrouse; three brothers, Henry, Arthur and Lenward Lapeyrouse; and two sisters, Lydia L. Boudreaux and Pearl L. Hutchinson
• retired trapper and fisherman and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ray A. Meade

• age 35, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Royal Meade Sr. of Houma and Elouise Meade of Raceland; one stepson, Treyvoine Williams of Houma; two daughters, Raynell Joseph of Tulsa, Okla., and De’Shell Burdis of Thibodaux; one sister, Amanda Denise Baloney of Raceland; three brothers, Royal Meade Jr. of Lockport, Rennard Meade of Hahnville and Reginald Meade Sr. of West Marrero; and his grandmother, Marjorie Bradley of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly M. Meade; and his grandparents, the Rev. Thomas Bradley and Samuel and Lizzie Charles
• Baptist

Odilia Foret Sevin

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Horace P. Sevin; two sons, Horace J. Sevin and wife, Arlene LeBouef and Carl A. Sevin and wife, Cindy Domangue; one daughter, Cheryl Sevin LeBouef and husband, Adrey J. LeBouef; five brothers, Leroy, Loney, Harold, Oneal and Junius Foret; six sisters, Eula Foret, Florence F. Chauvin, Noticia Bunker, Beatrice Gisclair, Ouida F. LeCompte and Helen A. Naquin; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene E. and Josephine Blanchard Foret; four brothers, Uhlan and Jervais Foret and Clarence Sr. and Lawrence Authement; and two sisters, Dorita F. Chauvin and Helena A. Forest
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Ruby Benoit Wukasch

• age 87, a native of Kinder and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church
• survived by one son, Douglas Benoit; one daughter, Mrs. G.F. (Betty) Benoit Bascle; two sisters, Irene LaFleur and Julia Fuselier; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elie Benoit; her second husband, Vernon Smith; her third husband; Alfred Wukasch; her parents, Ernest and Doris Johnson Bell; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Stella) Toups and Mrs. Wilsie (Jimmie) Picou; one brother, Royal Young; and two sisters, Caroline Hasset and Virginia Daigle
• parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 13, 2002

Margaret T. Dupre Breaux

• age 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; memorial services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alvin Breaux of Houma; two daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas and Gwendolyn Sachar and husband, Vincent, of Easley, S.C.; one son, Woodrow "Woody" Paul Dupre Sr. and wife, Patsy, of Abbeville; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow J. Dupre; and her adoptive parents, Paul J. and Bella Kern Triche
• employee of Fun Tours for nine years as a Tour Bus Hostess and was a member of the Bayou Blue Coteau Lions Club; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Pearl Angel Rodriguez

• age 82, a native of Raceland and resident of New Iberia, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation today at David Funeral Home in New Iberia and to service time Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland; rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Eve Rodriguez Miguez of New Iberia; eight nephews, Gerry Arcement of New Orleans, Gene Miguez of St. Martinville, James and John Miguez, both of Lafayette, Kenneth Miguez of Coteau, Steve Miguez of Loreauville, Francis Rodriguez of Raceland and Junius Rodriguez of Illinois; and four nieces, Janet Arcement Besson of New Orleans, Joy Arcement Black of New Orleans, Judy Rodriguez of New Orleans and Ann Miguez Segura of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her parents, Avis Rodriguez and Josephine Theriot Rodriguez; one sister, Eunice Rodriguez Arcement; and two brothers, Dewey Rodriguez and Junius Rodriguez
• retired bookkeeper for food wholesale
• David Funeral Home in New Iberia

Angelic Blanchard Dupre Soudelier

• age 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
  survived by her husband of 22 years, Paul Bee Soudelier; one son, Wilton Dupre Jr. and wife, Theresa, of Chauvin; three daughters, Nelly Dupre Robichaux and husband, Aaron of Chauvin, Dolores Dupre Crochet and husband, Albert, of Houma and the Rev. Theresa Neil and husband, the Rev. Tommy Neil of Montegut; two brothers, Jerris Blanchard and Steve Dubois of Chauvin; three sister, Mary Curtis and Elma Benoit of Houma and Betty Joyce Blanchard of Bayou Dularge; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Dupre Sr.; her parents, Ernest and Elmire Prosperie Blanchard; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers, Roy, Druis, Henry, Roland and Russell Blanchard; and two sisters, Edna Pellegrin and Wilma LeBouef
• homemaker and former employee of SLMC; member of the American Legion Auxiliary, 5 Star Mother, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a member of the ladies altar society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lynn ‘Chubby’ Whipple Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Bourg, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• memorial services Saturday at the Easy Does It Club; donated his body to science
• survived by his wife, Elaine Whipple; two sons, Darrell and Chad Whipple; two daughters, Jennifer Whipple Eschete and Melinda Whipple Lapeyrouse; two sisters, Linda Whipple Schouest and Kim Whipple Russey; nine grandchildren; and two great-grand children
• preceded in death by his parents, Lynn Whipple Sr. and Audrea Whipple; and one sister, Carol Whipple Forbes
• worked for the detox center and was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Easy Does It Club

 

DECEMBER 14, 2002

Margie H. Guilbeau

• age 75, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Eddie J. Guilbeau III; one daughter, Dolly Schouest; one brother, Edward "Sonny" Hebert; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alidore Hebert Sr. and Alidia Cantrelle Hebert; one daughter, Cathy G. Thibodaux; three brothers, Warren, Alidore Jr. and Albert Hebert; one half-brother, Onezime Hebert; and one sister, Martha Hebert
• ordained Minister and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church

Leslie ‘Cooter’ Scott Jr.

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation to funeral time today at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services today at the church, with burial in Live Oaks Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Margaret Tyler; two sons, Troy Hillard Taylor of Gibson and Frederick Brown of Thibodaux; three daughters, Troynetta Tiffany Taylor of San Francisco, Leslie Marie Johnson of Houma and Connie Johnson of Houma; two brothers, Charles Scott of New Orleans and Donald Roy Scott of Mississippi; three sisters, Annie Mae Lawson of Houma, Bessie Brown of Gibson and Rose Mary Taylor of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Scott Sr. and Ida Matthews Scott

Margaret T. Dupre Breaux

• age 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation to service time today at St. Louis Catholic Church; memorial services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alvin Breaux of Houma; two daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas and Gwendolyn Sachar and husband, Vincent, of Easley, S.C.; one son, Woodrow "Woody" Paul Dupre Sr. and wife, Patsy, of Abbeville; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow J. Dupre; and her adoptive parents, Paul J. and Bella Kern Triche
• employee of Fun Tours for nine years as a Tour Bus Hostess and was a member of the Bayou Blue Coteau Lions Club; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael Andrew Soltis Sr.

• age 78, a native of Clarence, Pa., and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
• visitation Sunday and to service time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; memorial mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Marcel Soltis; two sons, Michael Soltis Jr. and Danny Soltis Sr. and wife, Christine Nelton Soltis; one sister, Martha Drapcho; four grandchildren, Michael J., Lori A., Danny J. Jr. and Andrew J. Soltis; and four great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyle, Meghan and Alexis Soltis
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Sr. and Nellie Soltis; three brothers, Andrew Jr. and John Soltis and Lenny Chambers; and one sister, Genevieve Panik
• served in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II in Iwo Jima and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Angelic Blanchard Dupre Soudelier

• age 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation to service time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 22 years, Paul Bee Soudelier; one son, Wilton Dupre Jr. and wife, Theresa, of Chauvin; three daughters, Nelly Dupre Robichaux and husband, Aaron of Chauvin, Dolores Dupre Crochet and husband, Albert, of Houma and the Rev. Theresa Neil and husband, the Rev. Tommy Neil of Montegut; two brothers, Jerris Blanchard and Steve Dubois of Chauvin; three sister, Mary Curtis and Elma Benoit of Houma and Betty Joyce Blanchard of Bayou Dularge; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Dupre Sr.; her parents, Ernest and Elmire Prosperie Blanchard; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers, Roy, Druis, Henry, Roland and Russell Blanchard; and two sisters, Edna Pellegrin and Wilma LeBouef
• homemaker and former employee of SLMC. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, 5 Star Mother, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a member of the ladies altar society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred ‘Millie’ Gros Evans

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
• visitation Sunday and to service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael Evans and wife, Judi, of Houma; two daughters, Kay Anne Stoufflet and husband, C.J., of Houma and Priscilla Freeman and husband, Paul, of Houma; eight grandchildren, Tracy Freeman, Darren Freeman, Thaya Guedry, Scott Stoufflet, Leah Stoufflet, Ada Napier, Jenny Callahan and Jeff Evans; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Evans Jr.; her parents, Theodule Gros and Leah Talbot Gros; and one brother, Wilmer "Red" Gros
• homemaker and a former Avon Representative, volunteer at Heritage Manor and Southdown Nursing Homes and was on the bulletin committee and bereavement committee at St. Francis de Sales; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 15, 2002

Joyce Mary Cunningham Crochet

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Michael "Mike" John Crochet of Buras, and Tony Paul Crochet of Benton Harbor, Mich.; one daughter, Dona C. Detiveaux and husband, Daniel; one brother, Bobby Cunningham and wife, Madeline; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Joseph Crochet Jr.; her parents Xavier Cunningham and Pauline Naquin Cunningham; four brothers, Francis, Freddie, J.C. and Infant Ray Cunningham, and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Betty) Hebert
• homemaker and parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Junius Joseph ‘Coon’ Dupre Sr.

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation today and Monday at the Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, David J. Dupre Jr. of Covington; Norman J. Dupre and wife, Karen of Bayou Blue; Junius "T Jun" J. Dupre Jr. of Schriever; and Philip J. Dupre and wife, Sheila of Houma; three daughters, Anita D. Gautreaux and husband, Dennis of Mandeville, Bernice D. Rouen and husband, Wayne of Schriever, and Loretta D. Babin and husband, Gary of Houma; 11 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Aucoin Dupre; his parents Claverie and Bernice LeBoeuf Dupre; and two brothers, Delvin J. Dupre Sr. and Alvin "Dick" Dupre
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and member of the fourth degree and honor guard in the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7657, St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue

Mildred ‘Millie’ Gros Evans

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael Evans and wife, Judi, of Houma; two daughters, Kay Anne Stoufflet and husband, C.J., of Houma and Priscilla Freeman and husband, Paul, of Houma; eight grandchildren, Tracy Freeman, Darren Freeman, Thaya Guedry, Scott Stoufflet, Leah Stoufflet, Ada Napier, Jenny Callahan and Jeff Evans; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Evans Jr.; her parents, Theodule Gros and Leah Talbot Gros; and one brother, Wilmer "Red" Gros
• homemaker and a former Avon Representative, volunteer at Heritage Manor and Southdown Nursing Homes and was on the bulletin committee and bereavement committee at St. Francis de Sales; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Juanita Whtie Golmon

• age 68, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation Monday and to service time Tuesday at the Harrigill Funeral Home Chapel in Brookhaven; services Tuesday at the chapel
• survived by three sons, Michael Golmon and wife, Martha, Robert E. "Bubba" Golmon and wife, Cheryl, and Ronald Golmon and wife, Lisa; two brothers, Marvin White  and wife, Carolyn of Brookhaven, and Bob White and wife, Diane of Springfield, Ore.; two sisters, Katie Nell White Smith and Doris White Winborne and husband, George "Swamper" of Brookhaven; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, R. Kenneth Golmon; her parents, Everette L. White and Mary Strickland White; and one brother, J.R. and wife, Sidney Nations White

Elsie Mae Marcel James

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation today at the Chauvin Funeral Home and to service time Monday at the First United Methodist Church; religious services Monday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Melvin "Jr." Kelly of Girard, Ohio, Freddie Kelly and Charlie James of Houma; two daughters, Paula Kelly Downer and Patsy Kelly Lirette, fifteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lee James; her parents, Fredrick Alexander Marcel and Octavia Bergeron Marcel; ten brothers, Easton, Hayes, Nolan, Aubrey, Roy, Ivy, Levy, Russel, Nelson and Rillias Marcel; and two sisters, Hazel King and Leola Gray
• retired secretary for Gulf Coast Casing Crews and a parishioner of First United Methodist Church

Carrie Florence ‘Kay’ Kraemer Landry

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:54 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation to service time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Patrick "Barry" Landry and wife, Dollie of Houma and David Anthony Landry and wife, Ada of Bourg; one sister, Emily Kraemer Albert of Thibodaux; two grandchildren, Becky Landry Valiceric of Lafayette and Jill Landry Vacchiano of Houma; and two great-grandchildren, Bryce Valiceric and Conner Valiceric of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Landry; her parents Louis Kraemer and Eve Morris Kraemer; four brothers, Didier, Avie, Wilson and Blaise Kraemer; and one sister, Julia Kraemer Ford
• homemaker; member of the Lou Anna Doll Club and the Thibodaux/Lafourche Genealogist Society; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marjorie Martel Misshore

• native of Opelousas and resident of New Orleans for many years died on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation and rosary held Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue, followed by a mass of burial
• daughter of the late Walter J. Martel and Belva Girouard Martel; wife of Joseph O. Misshore Jr.; mother of Belva Misshore Pichon, Joseph O. Misshore III, Wydell Michael Misshore and the late Cathy Elizabeth Misshore
• sister of Dorothy Martel Labat; grandmother of Kathleen Elizabeth Pichon, Kristine Marie Pichon, Matthew Gabriel Pichon, Stephen Paul Martel Pichon and Michael Alan Misshore; aunt of Carla Ann Labat, Lori Labat Scott and Yancy C. Labat; grand aunt of Akira Morgan Scott; mother in law of Walter Pichon III and a host of other relatives and friends
• member of the board of directors of the Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Homes and Life Insurance companies in New Orleans and Houma, and the Terrebonne Funeral Home
• member of the Crescent City Funeral Directors, Ladies Auxiliary of the Crescent City Funeral Directors, New Orleans and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association; National Insurance Association and Louisiana Insurers Conference; the Tufts; Former Members of the Gay Ladies, Lesuniuque; Amulets and Whisterchats Social Clubs
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Pacheana Hartman ‘Mommee’ Poole

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation today at the Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Joseph Baker Sr. of Houma, Kerry Poole of San Francisco, and Jew Royal Poole of Denver; three daughters, Mary L. Roland of Seattle, Clara A. Thurman of Dayton, Ohio, and Charlotte M. Harding of Houma, 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Poole Sr., parents Eddie and Clara Williams Hartman; one son, Earl J. Baker; two daughters, Merelene Poole Robinson and Carrie Wallace Poole; three brothers, Willie and Stency Hartman and Isaac Stewart; and two sisters, Melinda Porche and Susie Diggs
• Baptist and a member of the Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; homemaker

Michael Andrew Soltis Sr.

• age 78, a native of Clarence, Pa., and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
• visitation today and to service time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; memorial mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Marcel Soltis; two sons, Michael Soltis Jr. and Danny Soltis Sr. and wife, Christine Nelton Soltis; one sister, Martha Drapcho; four grandchildren, Michael J., Lori A., Danny J. Jr. and Andrew J. Soltis; and four great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyle, Meghan and Alexis Soltis
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Sr. and Nellie Soltis; three brothers, Andrew Jr. and John Soltis and Lenny Chambers; and one sister, Genevieve Panik
• served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II in Iwo Jima and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 16, 2002

Nowana D. Badeaux

• age 58, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Hilary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Laddie Badeaux Sr.; her mother, Mathilda Breaux Dominique Orgeron; one son, Laddie Badeaux Jr.; two daughters, Amelia B. Foshee and Hope Leonard; three brothers, Lawrence, Noldon and James Dominique; three sisters, Leanna Schouest, Mary Mae Hebert and Georgina Lepine; one half-sister, Julie Matherne; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Nolan Dominique; and one sister, Marie Dominique
• homemaker

Maria Ann Duet

• age 54, a native of Korea and resident of Cut Off, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ronnie J. Duet; her mother, Lee Kyung Ja; three daughters, Gina M. Duet, Bibiana M. Duet and Oriana M. Duet; one brother, Chang Kun Pak; and one sister, Yong Suk Ann Hogan
• preceded in death by her father, Bu Hyun Pak
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Junius Joseph ‘Coon’ Dupre Sr.

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Blue died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, David J. Dupre Sr. of Covington, Norman J. Dupre and wife, Karen, of Bayou Blue, Junius "T Jun" J. Dupre Jr. of Schriever and Philip J. Dupre and wife, Sheila, of Houma; three daughters, Anita D. Gautreaux and husband, Dennis, of Mandeville, Bernice D. Rouen and husband, Wayne, of Schriever and Loretta D. Babin and husband, Gary, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Aucoin Dupre; his parents, Claverie Dupre and Bernice LeBoeuf Dupre; and two brothers, Delvin J. Dupre Sr. and Alvin "Dick" Dupre
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and a member of the fourth degree and honor guard in the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7657, St. Louis Bayou Blue
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph Murphy Foster

• age 68, a native of Bellevue, a resident of Opelousas and formerly of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• funeral services today at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Lorena Guidroz Foster of Opelousas; three sons, Danny Ray Foster and wife, Birgit, of Dayton, Ohio, Philip Foster and wife, Betty, of Houma and Marc David Foster and wife, Claudia, of Mission, Texas; one brother, Louis Warren Foster of Opelousas; two sisters, Berdie Henry and Gloria Barker, both of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip Murphy and Amy Leger Foster; and one brother, J.B. Foster
• superintendent with Cenac Towing Co. and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served as a medic with the U. S. Air Force

Dorothy Janata

• age 79, a native of Chipley, Fla., and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• funeral services today at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by one son, William Ola Sr.; one brother, Donald Pickering of Houma; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, David Alfred Ola

Carrie Florence ‘Kay’ Kraemer Landry

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:54 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Patrick "Barry" Landry and wife, Dottie Autry Landry of Houma and David Anthony Landry and wife, Ada Brooks Landry of Chauvin; one sister, Emily Kraemer Albert of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Becky Landry Valicevic of Lafayette, Jill Landry Vacchiano of Houma, Leah Landry Porche and husband, Corey, of Metairie, Jennifer Landry Solet and husband, Maurice of Lafayette and Heather Landry of Chauvin; and six great-grandchildren, Bryce Valicevic, Conner Valicevic of Lafayette, Carissa Porche, Jordan Porche, Alanna Solet and Cade Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Landry; her parents, Louis Kraemer and Eve Morris Kraemer; four brothers, Didier Kraemer, Avid Kraemer, Wilson Kraemer and Blaise Kraemer; and one sister, Julia Kraemer Ford
• homemaker and was a member of Lou Anna Doll Club and Thibodaux/Lafourche Genealogist Society; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Russel ‘Rook’ Joseph Landry

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002
• mass today at St. Philomena church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ricky P. Landry of Napoleonville and Randal J. Landry of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Suzanne Vice of Youngsville; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes LeBlanc Landry; and one grandson, Jamie Guillot
  retired from Supreme Sugar Refinery of Labadieville

Lee Peter Lapeyrouse Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation to service time Tuesday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Oliva Lapeyrouse and Lelia Engeron Lapeyrouse; two brothers, Felton Lapeyrouse and Dovie Lapeyrouse; and two sisters, Annie L. Pinel and Ellen L. Babin
• retired laborer in the seafood industry and an U. S. Army veteran during World War II; member of V. F. W. and American Legion and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Dennis Bryan Robinett

• age 73, a native of Fouke, Ark., a former resident of Houma, and resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• memorial services Wednesday at Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel in Corpus Christi
• survived by his wife, Evelina Robinett of Corpus Christi; three daughters, Vicki Lund, Gayla Tregre and Rhonda Gaylord all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three stepsons, Glenn (Noelia) Wheeler Jr., Jeffrey (Melody) Wheeler all of Corpus Christi and Gordon (Peggy) Wheeler of Blackshear, Ga.; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, David Graves and Kathlene Smith Robinett; one brother, Otis David Robinett; and one stepson, Don Andrew Bergeron
• U. S. Army veteran and a retired supervisor for Texaco

Elmo ‘Moochie’ Soignet Sr.

• age 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lottie Dennis Soignet; one son and daughter-in-law, Elmo A. and Rose Soignet Jr.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Lester Thibodaux, Milly and Joseph Borne and Ann and Earl Thibodaux; two sisters, Bessie Webre and Nora Gaudet; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph J. and Julia Bernard Soignet; three brothers, Harry, Clarence and R.J. Soignet; and three sisters, Jean Trosclair, Nettie Richard and Winnie Gaudet

Michael Andrew Soltis Sr.

• age 78, a native of Clarence, Pa., and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002
• memorial mass was held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Marcel Soltis; two sons, Michael Soltis Jr. and Danny Soltis Sr. and wife, Christine Nelton Soltis; one sister, Martha Drapcho; four grandchildren, Michael J., Lori A., Danny J. Jr. and Andrew J. Soltis; and four great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyle, Meghan and Alexis Soltis
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Sr. and Nellie Soltis; three brothers, Andrew Jr. and John Soltis and Lenny Chambers; and one sister, Genevieve Panik
• served in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II in Iwo Jima and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Exanna Duet Terrebonne

• age 86, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:47 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation to service time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two sons, Orand Terrebonne Sr. and Raymond Terrebonne; two daughters, Tammy Bouzigard and Margie Crosby; three brothers, Eule Duet, Ivey Duet and David Duet; one sister, Evelia Dufrene; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Terrebonne; her parents, Lezime and Rosina Gisclair Duet; one son; three brothers, Oran Duet, Edison Duet and Morris Duet; and one sister, Lezime Guidry
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Peter Thibodeaux Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation to service time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Heriberta Ramirez Thibodeaux of Houma; three sons, Michael Paul Thibodeaux, Jerry Joseph Thibodeaux of Houma and Claude Anthony Thibodeaux of Pamama City Beach, Fla.; three daughters, Maria Thibodeaux Havis, Susan Thibodeaux Naquin of Houma and Nancy Thibodeaux Kufel of Cheyenne, Wyo.; one stepson, Hector Gonzales of Miami; one brother, Terry Thibodeaux of Brownsville, Texas; and 10 grandchildren, Lisa Marie Havis, Linda Naquin Authement, Susie Naquin Price, Brian Naquin, Brandon Thibodeaux Pellegrin, Brittany Thibodeaux Pellegrin, Caleb Joseph Thibodeaux, Danielle Inez Thibodeaux, Derek Hawk Thibodeaux and Haley Elizabeth Thibodeaux; and four great-grandchildren, Anthony Drew Duhon, Megan Authement, Jerry Nelton Jr. and Kobe Michael Price
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Francois Thibodeaux and Harriet Billiot Thibodeaux; one son, Peter Thibodeaux Jr. and one brother, Irving Thibodeaux
• retired truck driver for Madison Seafood Inc.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 17, 2002

Philip Joseph Adams

• age 47, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his father, Nolan Sylvester Adams Sr.; two brothers, Chris J. Adams and Jerry Adams; and three sisters, Shirley Boudreaux, Judy Meaux and Enola Breaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Badeaux Adams; two brothers, Daniel Adams and Nolan Adams Jr.; and two sisters, Emily Adams and Patricia Adams

Mayfine Marie Duplantis Loftus

• age 76, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lafayette, died Sunday Dec. 15, 2002
• funeral services held Monday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Patricia Loftus Miller and husband, Lawrence "Larry" Miller of Lafayette and Tina Loftus Hebert and husband, Glenn Hebert of Lafayette; one son, Danny Thomas Loftus of Lake Charles; one grandchild, Stacey Elizabeth Burlet of New Orleans and one brother-in-law, Lloyd Thomas Loftus of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Emmett "Tiny" Loftus; and her mother and stepfather, Mamie Badeaux Young and William B. Young
• proprietor of the old time "dime store" Vinton Variety
• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette

Nettie Kat ‘Ma-Dear’ Miller

• age 81, a native of Augusta, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; wake services Wednesday at the funeral home; dismissal services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Irby Cemetery in Wadetown, Miss.
• survived by one daughter, Mary Louise Packer of Houma; one brother, Jessie Irby of Wadetown; one sister-in-law, Aquila Irby of Anchorage, Alaska; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Miller Jr.; her parents, Mary Magalean and Oliver Irby; one son, John Louis Evans; four brothers, Napeleon, Preston, Homer and Louis Irby; and three sisters, Esther Armstrong, Bernice Irby and Nettie Claire
• homemaker and a member of the Living Word Church

Eva Watts

• age 84, a native of St. Louis and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jess Watts; one sister, Cona Leach; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Elsie Henchie Jones; two sons, Jessie Lee Watts and Roy Watts; one brother, George Jones; and one sister, Clara Neelie

 

DECEMBER 18, 2002

Evelyn L. Barnhill

• age 74, a native of Mobeetie, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002
• memorial services Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma
• survived by two sons, Rick Redus and wife, Leron and Jack Redus and wife, Barbara; three stepsons, Don Barnhill and wife, Denise, Max Barnhill and wife, Gail, and Larry Barnhill; two daughters, Mary Lou Darling and husband, Gene, and Dava Ann Horton and husband, Kenny; two brothers, Bill Price and wife, Willetta and Richard Price and wife, Mildred; two sisters, Lou Landry and Faye Allen; one sister-in-law, Lanell Price; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, C.M. "Jack" Barnhill; her parents, Radford and Madonna Price; two brothers, Olvin and Leonard Price; one sister, Ivy Jo Price and one sister-in-law, Pearl Price
• member of First United Methodist Church and was past president of Sargent, Texas V.F.W. Auxiliary

Iven J. Bergeron

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 2:16 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002
• funeral services today at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virginia LeBlanc Bergeron; three sons, Iven J. Bergeron Jr., David P. Bergeron and Benny M. Bergeron; one daughter, Veronica A. Bergeron; two sisters, Hesmie Bergeron Himel and Thelma Bergeron Thibodeaux; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Angela Oncale Bergeron; one brother, Hervey Bergeron; and one sister, Elsie Bergeron Gilbert

Fannie Canale Cannata

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and long time resident of Morgan City, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City; rosary recited Thursday at the church followed by visitation and vigil scripture services; visitation to funeral time Friday at Mater Dola Rosa Church in New Orleans, with burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery in Metairie
• survived by her husband of 63 years, Vincent Cannata Sr.; two sons, Vincent A. Cannata and Guy T. Cannata; one daughter, Joan Ann Cannata Blakeman; and one sister, Sadie Canale Jacob of Houston
• preceded in death by one son, Anthony Vincent Cannata; her parents, Frances Barreca Canale and Gaetano Canale; and four brothers, Joseph Canale, Salvadore "Sam" Canale, Anthony Canale and Frank Canale
• founded Cannata’s Supermarkets along with her husband; member and past queen of the Krewe of Galatea in Morgan City and was a supporter of St. Michael Special School for Children and a long time member of the Catholic-based Society Order of the Holy Sepulcher; member and past officer of the Morgan City Garden Club, a recipient of the Circle of Roses and a long-standing member of the Italian Cultural Society; active with her support of the sisters of the Marianite Order and of St. Joseph of Medialle and along with her husband provided and established the Sacred Heart Convent in 1960 in Morgan City
• Lake Lawn Funeral Home

John ‘Ya Ya’ Henry Conerly

• age 64, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Terrebonne, died at 4:52 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
• funeral services held Sunday at People’s Funeral Home in McComb, Miss., with burial in St. Paul Cemetery
• survived by one son, John Conerly Jr. of Hattisburg, Miss.; one daughter, Debra Ann Conerly of Hattisburg; one brother, Frank James Smith of McComb; four sisters, Maria C. Simmons of Houma, Bertha Johnson of Pike County, Miss., Betty Smith and Laverne Smith, both of McComb; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Conerly and Lilia Lee Peters Conerly; two brothers, Jep "Bug" Conerly and Jessie James Conerly; and one sister, Ruby Lee Stallings

Neslen Eldora ‘Teepee’ Lingenfelter Hartman

• age 90, a native of Neslen, Utah, and resident of Houma, died at 9:14 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; burial Swann Lake Memory Garden in Peoria, Ill.
• survived by one son, Ora Thomas "Tom" Hartman and companion, Marilyn Fortney of Houma; one daughter, Elizabeth Doreen "Libby" Vizinat and husband, Haas Vizinat of Houma; three grandchildren, Patrick Hartman Jr. of Rome, Ill., Ora Thomas Hartman Jr. of Peoria, and Tonya Helfridge of East Peoria, Ill.; five great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; seven step-grandchildren, Marty Vizinat, Denise August, Keith Vizinat, Missie Arabie, Danny Vizinat, Tammy Martin and Wayne Vizinat; five step-great-grandsons; and seven step-great-granddaughters
• preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Hartman; her parents, Harley Lingenfelter and Elzada Martin Lingenfelter; one son, Patrick "Pat" Harold Hartman Sr.; two grandsons; and one brother, Joseph "Joe" Lingenfelter
• homemaker and was a parishioner of Apostolic Pentecostal in Peoria
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael J. Kaire

• age 27, a native of Kalamazoo, Mich., former resident of Lancaster, Pa., and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002
• services were pending
• survived by his parents, Gunnars and Anita Kaire of Lancaster, Pa.; one sister, Natalie Kaire of New York City; and his grandmother, Erika Zeltins of Lancaster
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Janis Zeltins and Katrina and Mikelis Kaire
• photographer with The Courier and enjoyed photography, journalism, reading, painting, sports, movies and visiting museums

Joseph ‘Papa Joe’ Frank Nicotra

• age 82, a native of New York and resident of Houma, died at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; memorial services Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Frances Garrett Nicotra; three sons, Joseph J. and Frank D. Nicotra and Jerry L. Anthony; two daughters, Victoria Nicotra Brumfield and April Nicotra Orsuto; one sister, Vincenza "Vee" Nicotra Puccio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nicotra and Vincenza Nicotra; one son, Richard Allen Nicotra; one brother, John Nicotra; and two sisters, Elenore Nicotra and Anna Nicotra Monico
• served in the U. S. Army in World World II and was a member of the American Legion and disabled American veterans and 40/8 of New York

Belin Keyes Moon Segura

• age 69, a native of Corsicana, Texas, and resident of Jennings, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Matthew and Son Funeral Home in Jennings; mass Thursday at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jimmy Segura and wife, Elaine, of Jennings and John "Bitsy" Segura Jr. of Jennings; two daughters, Mrs. Kippy (Frankie) Clements of Houma and Mrs. Michael (Patti) Daigle of Lafayette; one brother, Mickey Don Moon of Pasadena, Texas, and wife, Ula Rae; four sisters, Mrs. Jack (Billie) Oxner of Waco, Texas, Mrs. E.J. (Betty) LeLeux of South Houston Mrs. Pete (Dorothy) Seely of Houma, and Mrs. Ray (Jerry) Carillo of Houston; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one granddaughter-in-law
• preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Johnny Segura, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Moon; a