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Obituaries
March, 2003
compiled by Brian J. Oster
last updated: 31 August 2004

MARCH 1, 2003

Jacques Paul Allemand

age 24, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Lester Anthony and Edna Hebert Allemand; one brother, Nathan J. Allemand Jr.; one sister, Dana Margaret Allemand; one niece, Amanda Allemand; and one nephew, Donavon Allemand

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Anna Lee Hebert

age 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:18 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery

survived by her husband, Clarence John Hebert; three sons, Kenneth and wife, Jean, of Lafayette, David and wife, Peggy, of California, and Philip Hebert of Bayou Blue; five sisters, Enola Brassette, Inez Trahan, Nobie Foret, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; one brother, Milton Breaux; one half-brother, Oley Breaux; and two sisters, Stella Boyne and Louise Porche

Gene ‘Tee-Boy’ Hess Jr.

age 38, a native of Buras and resident of Galliano, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna

survived by his companion, Karen Para; his parents, Gene R. Hess Sr. and Jean Hess; one daughter, Brandi Ray Hess; two brothers, Gene Ray Hess and Rocky Hess; and three sisters, Elizabeth Hansel, Jean Hess and Melanie Corbett

crane operator for Stoltz Offshore; Catholic

Dorina Ledet Pitre

age 71, a native of Westwego and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; funeral services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Joseph Pitre Sr. of Houma; five sons, Philip Pitre, Ray J. Pitre Jr. and wife, Charlotte Dennis Pitre, David Lee Pitre and wife, Vanessa LeBouef Pitre, Stephen "Stevie" Pitre and wife, Wanda Toups Pitre, and Jerry Pitre and wife, Gwen Dupre Pitre of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Mark (Debbie) Daigle, Mrs. Ray (Robbie) Belanger, Mrs. Roland "Flash" (Lisa) Smith of Houma and Mrs. Timothy (Dody) Brown of Omaha, Neb.; three brothers, Herbert Ledet Sr. and wife, Shirley, Milton "Bada" Ledet Sr. and Richard Ledet Sr. and wife, Sandra of Houma; ten grandchildren, Danielle "Dee" Pitre, Danny Ray Pitre and wife, Joni, Dena Pitre, Dustin Pitre, Tyler Mark Daigle, Jake Belanger, Jason Belanger and wife, Kylie, Jason "J.J." Pitre, Roland P. Smith and Ryan Smith; three great-grandchildren, Meagan Pitre, Jenna Pitre and Tayler Lynn Belanger; three step-grandchildren, Walton "B-Du" Boudreaux III, William Boudreaux and Shelby Brown; one foster grandson, Matthew "Matt" Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, Norris Joseph Ledet and Agnes Thibodeaux Ledet; her stepmother, Antonia "Annie" Bourgeois Ledet; one son, Leonard "Lenny" Pitre; one infant sister; and one sister-in-law, Geraldine Pitre Ledet

retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center in the laundry department and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Ralph Joseph ‘R. J.’ Soignet Jr.

age 27, a native of Houma and resident of Sanford, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his parents, Ralph Joseph Soignet Sr. and Frances "Cissy" Wood Soignet of Gray; one brother, Corey Soignet and wife, Stephanie, of Alexandria; and his grandparents, Raoul and Mag Lirette Soignet of Gray, Elvest Rousse and Jean Rousse of Houma and Clarence C. Wood and Dee Wood of Malvern, Ark.

member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and former member of the La. Army National Guard, Florida Army National Guard and was currently in the Army Reserves; UH60 Black Hawk Pilot and was a graduate of Comm Air Aviation Academy as a commercial pilot; First Baptist Church

MARCH 2, 2003

Jacques Paul Allemand

age 24, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Lester Anthony and Edna Hebert Allemand; one brother, Nathan J. Allemand Jr.; one sister-in-law, Tessa Robichaux Allemand; one sister, Dana Margaret Allemand; one niece, Amanda Allemand; and one nephew, Donavon Allemand

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Joseph Boudreaux Jr.

age 84, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial following at Terrebonne Memorial Park

survived by his wife, Edrith "Edie" Breaux Boudreaux of Houma; two daughters, Patricia and husband, Olney Bergeron and Charlene McCarty of Houma; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Agnes Armond Boudreaux Sr.; three grandsons, Robbie, Joey and Gary McCarty; and one great-granddaughter, Kodi Marie Naquin

retired owner and operator of C&E Dispatching Service and a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree Council No. 1317 and International Order of Alhambra; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church and was a U. S. Coast Guard World War II Veteran

Allan Cronen

age 64, a native of Etna, Pa., a former resident Metairie and resident of New Braunfels, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003

visitation Monday at the Zoeller Funeral Home in Texas; mass Tuesday at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Braunfels, Texas, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Nancy Picone Cronen; one daughter, Elizabeth Cronen Soha; two sons, Allan Jr. and Christopher Cronen; one sister, Barbara Cronen Meinert; and three grandchildren

member of the New Braunfels Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, state certified as an Ombudaman investigating elderly rights in nursing homes, and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers

Anna Lee Hebert

age 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:18 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery

survived by her husband, Clarence John Hebert; three sons, Kenneth and wife, Jean, of Lafayette, David and wife, Peggy, of California and Philip Hebert of Bayou Blue; five sisters, Enola Brassette, Inez Trahan, Nobie Foret, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; one brother, Milton Breaux; one half-brother, Oley Breaux; and two sisters, Stella Boyne and Louise Porche

Falgout Funeral Home

Alvin Jean LeBlanc

age 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003

visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Norma Pierce LeBlanc; one son, Al Jimmy LeBlanc Sr.; one daughter, Rose Amie Price; two brothers, Abel and Roy LeBlanc; three sisters, Velma Matherne, Elma Kaiser and Marie Himel; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Valerie Acosta LeBlanc Sr.; and two sisters, Wilma Guidry and Telma Arabie

parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and Holy Name Society and a member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus

Ralph Joseph ‘R. J.’ Soignet Jr.

age 27, a native of Houma and resident of Sanford, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his parents, Ralph Joseph Soignet Sr. and Frances "Cissy" Wood Soignet of Gray; his fiancee, Melissa Hanes of Sanford, Fla.; one brother, Corey Soignet and wife, Stephanie, of Alexandria; and his grandparents, Raoul and Mag Lirette Soignet of Gray, Elvest Rousse and Jean Rousse of Houma and Clarence C. Wood and Dee Wood of Malvern, Ark.

member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and former member of the La. Army National Guard, Florida Army National Guard and was currently in the Army Reserves; first lieutenant with UH60 Black Hawk Pilot and was a graduate of Comm Air Aviation Academy as a commercial pilot; member of First Baptist Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

MARCH 3, 2003

Claude Albert ‘Coon’ Adams Sr.

age 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, March 2, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Kenneth Adams; two daughters, Barbara Boudreaux and Lillian Lefort; one brother, Joseph Adams Jr.; one sister, Rita Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Thelma A. Adams; his parents, Joseph Adams Sr. and Josephine Theriot Adams; one son, Claude Adams Jr.; one daughter, Marlene A. Gros; and one great-grandchild

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Rita Marie Galjour

age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003

visitation held Sunday and today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass was today at St. Joseph Church in Galliano with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by two sons, Russell Galjour Sr., and Reed Galjour; two sisters, Amelia Grabert and Lillian Rabalais; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Galjour Jr.; her parents, Optie Rousse and Antoinia Galliano Rousse; and one brother, Lester Rousse

parishioner of St. Joseph Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and church choir and a eucharistic minister for shut-ins; also a member of Followers of Mary

Jane Chauvin Hochenedel

age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Jackson, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003

visitation was held to funeral time today at St. Andrews Cathedral in Jackson; memorial services were held at the church

survived by her husband, J. Harvey Johnston Jr., M.D.; two daughters, Jane C. Johnston of Jackson and Betty Johnston Beck of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sons, James H. Johnston, M.D. of Jackson and William E. Johnston M.D. of Dallas; two sisters, Betty McKinne and Mabel Allen of Louisburg, N.C.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Jane Chauvin Hochenedel and Benjamin Franklin Hochenedel and her step-father, William Elliot Jones

member and former president of the Lunior League of Jackson, the Municipal Art Gallery, Crafstman’s Guild and the Stitchery Guild. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

MARCH 4, 2003

Elda B. Billiot

age 85, a native and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Nollis and LeRay Billiot; two daughters, Enola Landry and Rose Sampey; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus Billiot, her parents; Norbert and Lucy Verret Billiot; one son, Alles Billiot; one daughter, Leola Dufrene; three brothers, Sylvest, Freddie and Orvill Billiot; and one sister, Ada Prosper

Easton J. B. Duplantis

age 92, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003

memorial mass Thursday at St. Louis church on Bayou Blue; his body was donated to science at the Tulane Medical Center

survived by one son, Leonard Duplantis; one daughter, Carolyn Anne Duplantis Dupre of Bayou Blue; one brother, Eldridge Duplantis of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mae Hebert Duplantis; his parents, Emile C. and Ella M. Duplantis; two brothers, Noltan and Elphie Duplantis; one sister, Ethel Duplantis Hebert; and one grandson, Cleveland Dupre

retired Texaco worker and a parishioner of St. Louis Church

Jane Hochenedel Johnston

age 85, a native of Baton Rouge, former resident of Houma and resident of Jackson, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003

funeral services were held Monday at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Jackson

survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. J. Harvey Johnston Jr.; four children, Jane C. Johnston, Dr. James H. Johnston and wife, Elta of Jackson, Dr. William E. Johnston and wife, Lynn of Dallas, and Betty Johnston Beck and husband, Tom of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sisters, Betty McKinne and Mabel Allen of Louisburg, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Jane Chauvin Hochenedel and Benjamin Franklin Hochenedel; and her stepfather, William Elliott Jones

graduate of Lorton Preparatory School and Newcomb College, now Tulane University, with a degree in Fine Arts; at Tulane, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and was elected homecoming queen; while her husband completed his medical training, she taught school and worked at the Office of Censorship

after they moved to Jackson to start a surgical practice, Johnston became deeply involved in community affairs; member and past president of the Junior League of Jackson, the Municipal Art Gallery, the Craftsman’s Guild, and the Stitchery Guild; active in arts and crafts for many years, teaching children’s art classes, ceramics and copper enameling

having grown up in a family of artists, Johnston maintained a lifetime interest in art and architecture; talented and dedicated teacher of needlepoint for the Embroidery Guild of America, conducting classes by correspondence nationwide as well as locally; particularly interested in religious art and designed the needlepoint kneelers for St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Chapel of the Cross in Jackson and St. Christopher’s Church in Pensacola, Fla.

devout Episcopalian with membership at St. Andrew’s since 1946, except for a period when she was challenged by Bishop John Allin to aid in establishing St. Phillip’s Church, where she served as treasurer and member of the vestry

life was devoted to her family

Arthur N. Smith Jr.

age 79, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services at the funeral home

survived by two sons, Wayne N. and Dale Smith; one daughter, Tina L. Smith; two brothers, Richard and Emmitt Smith; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Lee Ruskey Smith

Methodist and a Marine Division USMC World War II veteran, a member of the Houma Shriners and a safety engineer for Amoco Production for 31 years

Mae Bell Louviere Solito

age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by two sons, Peter J. Solito and Charles Solito and wife, Judy of Houma; two daughters, Marie A. Posecai and husband, Warren, and Marion Smith of Houma; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Solito; her parents, Alcide and Agnes Comeaux Louviere; two brothers, Alfronse and Charlie Louviere; five sisters, Mayer Louviere, Mae L. Connely, Lou Marie Beasley, Delta Leger and Myra Nicholls

homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Brandon Michael ‘Big Nasty’ Ste. Marie

age 26, a native of Houma and resident of Monticello, Miss., died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in the Monticello Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by his parents, Timmy and Cindy Stuard Ste. Marie; two brothers, Kevin Ste. Marie of Lafayette and Dusty Ste. Marie of Monticello; his paternal grandmother, Mae Olivier Ste. Marie; and his maternal grandparents, R.B. and Marie Seay Stuard

preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Alexander Ste. Marie Jr. of Houma

Catholic and employed as a wireline operator for Superior Energy Services

Wilson Funeral Home

Alton Joseph Trahan

age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003

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

survived by two sons; Wayne J. "Bozo" Trahan Sr. and his wife, Ramona, and Wade J. "Do Do" Trahan and wife, Becky of Houma; one daughter, Carol Ann Trahan and husband, Albert of Houma; one sister, Mamine T. Trahan of Houma; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Marion Breaux Trahan; his parents, Johnny Trahan and Lillian Trahan Trahan; one grandson, Travis Trahan; and three brothers, John, Clifford and Leonce Trahan

retired mechanic for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a former guard for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; currently serving as president of the Bayou Black Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9338, and an usher at St. Anthony Catholic Church; parishioner at St. Anthony Catholic Church

MARCH 5, 2003

Linda B. Chiasson

age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died Monday, March 3, 2003

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

survived by three sons, Johnny, Jeffery and Jimmy Chiasson; one daughter, Janet Chiasson; two daughters-in-law, Gertie Champagne Chiasson and Dorothy Folse Chiasson; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 3 step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Octave Chiasson; her parents, Alcee and Selvina Curole Boudreaux; two brothers, Clement and Alcest Boudreaux; and one sister, Mae Loupe

Clara Daigle Collins

age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her husband, Paul J. Collins; two sons, Russell A. Collins and Michael J. Collins; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Dominic Daigle Sr. and Isabelle Torres Daigle; one brother, Dominic Daigle Jr.; and three sisters, Eliza Momalo, Lucy Kass and Suzie Delgrandile

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Aline Adams Curole

age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Hilary Curole and Shain Curole Sr.; two brothers, Adolph Adams Jr. and Murphy Adams; five sisters, Maude Ulrich, Ethel Rome, Marion Birdsall, Sheila Adams and Wanda Danos; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Hector Joseph Curole; her parents, Adolph Adams Sr. and Jeanne Boudreaux Adams; one son, Haywood Curole; and one daughter, Sharia Trahan

member of the Lockport Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Harold Joseph ‘Red’ Falgout Sr.

age 81, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, March 2, 2003

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

survived by three sons, Harold Falgout Jr. of New Orleans, Charles Falgout Sr. of Galliano and Patrick Falgout of Houma; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Cleolie Robertson Falgout; two brothers, Arthur and Albert Falgout; and two sisters, Antonia Jarvis and Elsie Falgout

U. S. Navy veteran of World War II

Betty Elizabeth Knobloch Ordoyne

age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with private burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by two sons, Mark Ordoyne and wife, Cathy, of Houma and Matthew Ordoyne of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Mary Ordoyne of Thibodaux; two sisters, Judy Bazare of Thibodaux and Phyllis Salon of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Christopher Ordoyne and Victoria Ordoyne

preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carroll Knobloch and Eloise C. Cancienne Knobloch; and one son, Michael J. Ordoyne

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Mae Bell Louviere Solito

age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by two sons, Peter J. Solito and Charles Solito and wife, Judy, of Houma; two daughters, Marie A. Posecai and husband, Warren, and Marion S. Smith of Houma; seven grandchildren, Spud Posecai, Mary P. Rogers, Cindy Solito, Michael Solito, Nancy Solito, Charles Solito Jr. and Ordis Smith III; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Solito; her parents, Alcide Louviere and Agnes Comeaux Louviere; two brothers, Alfronse Louviere and Charlie Louviere; and five sisters, Mayer Louviere, Mae L. Connely, Lou Marie Beasley, Delta Leger and Myra Nicholls

homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Alton Joseph Trahan

age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Wayne J. "Bozo" Trahan Sr. and wife, Ramona, and Wade J. "Do-Do" Trahan and wife, Becky, of Houma; one daughter, Carol Ann Trahan and husband, Albert, of Houma; one sisters, Mamine T. Trahan of Houma; nine grandchildren, Amy Guillot, Melody Crochet, Andy Trahan, Wayne John Trahan Jr., Krista Trahan, Alyssa Trahan, Connie Trahan, Nicholas Trahan and Jenson Trahan; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Marion Breaux Trahan; his parents, Johnny Trahan and Lillian Trahan Trahan; one grandson, Travis Trahan; and three brothers, John Trahan, Clifford Trahan and Leonce Trahan

retired mechanic for Terrebonne Parish School Board for 28 years and was a former guard for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; present president of Bayou Black Volunteer Fire Department, Knights of Columbus Council No. 9338 and usher at St. Anthony Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Nora Josephine ‘Teet souer’ LeBlanc White

age 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Gordon White, Ellis White and wife, Sandra, of Bourg and Hewitt White and wife, Viola, of Chauvin; one sister, Mrs. Elgin (Rita Mae) Malbrough of Houma; five grandchildren, Suzette Lafont, Jessie White, Sadie Luke, Sofie Arceneaux and Jason White; and five great-grandchildren, Wallace Lafont, Michael Lafont, Hannah Luke, Ridge Arceneaux and Emily Arceneaux

preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph White; her parents, Wilsey LeBlanc and Effie Babin LeBlanc; four brothers, Wiltz LeBlanc, John "Loney" LeBlanc, Morris "Manu" LeBlanc and Floyd LeBlanc; and three sisters, Mrs. Theophille (Hilda) Roberts, Mrs. Chester (Ruby) Lapeyrouse and Mrs. Druis (Edris) Authement

homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, American Legion and the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

MARCH 6, 2003

Noles A. Collins Sr.

age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:47 p.m. Wednes-day, March 5, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Dorothy Toups Collins; two sons, Ray A. Collins and daughter-in-law, Karen Collins and Noles A. Collins Jr.; two daughters, Cheryl C. Bourque and son-in-law, Boyce Bourque and Annette C. Pitre and son-in-law, Tad Pitre; three sisters, Emelina C. Crosby, Valorie C. Hunter and Emma Lois C. Bonvillian; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ashton P. and Aliska Bourg Collins; one infant daughter, Sandra Lynn Collins; one brother, Julio "Lo Lo" Collins; and two infant twin grandchildren, Nicholas and Connor Wright

former owner of Collins Big Star Supermarket and was a veteran of the Korean War; member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Aline Adams Curole

age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Hilary Curole and Shain Curole Sr.; two brothers, Adolph Adams Jr. and Murphy Adams; five sisters, Maude Ulrich, Ethel Rome, Marion Birdsall, Sheila Adams and Wanda Danos; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Hector Joseph Curole; her parents, Adolph Adams Sr. and Jeanne Boudreaux Adams; one son, Haywood Curole; and one daughter, Sharia Trahan

member of the Lockport Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Paul J. Gaudet

age 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Lucille Dolese Gaudet; two sons, Paul Tom Gaudet, M.D. and Michael J. Gaudet; two daughters, Cora Jean G. Price and Farances Ann G. Holden; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. Gaudet and Odelia Knoblock Gaudet; one brother, Charles F. Gaudet; and one sister, Marie G. Doolittle

Angel Mary Hebert

infant, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003

private graveside services were held in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her mother, Angel Hebert of Lockport; her grandparents, Timmie and Mary Hebert; and her great-grandparents, Mary and Francis Landry and Robert and Laura Danos, all of Lockport

Brad C. LeBlanc

age 36, a native and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his grandmother, Iona Theriot LeBlanc; his parents, Donald and Susan Chiasson; one brother, Steve Chiasson; and three sisters, Ticey Becnel, Renel Pedro and Teri Chiasson

preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard LeBlanc

parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Betty Elizabeth Knobloch Ordoyne

age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with private burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by two sons, Mark Ordoyne and wife, Cathy, of Houma and Matthew Ordoyne of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Mary Ordoyne of Thibodaux; two sisters, Judy Bazare of Thibodaux and Phyllis Salon of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Christopher Ordoyne and Victoria Ordoyne

preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carroll Knobloch and Eloise C. Cancienne Knobloch; and one son, Michael J. Ordoyne

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Joyce Guidry Pennison

age 45, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003

visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious services Friday at the funeral home

survived by her former husband, Johnny Pennison; one daughter, Jessica Pennison Walsh; three brothers, Michael, James and Raymond Guidry; and three sisters, Mary Ann Collins, Mary Lee Lasseigne and Gale Lafont

preceded in death by her parents, Paris Guidry and Euchrise Hotard Guidry; and one brother, Paris Guidry Jr.

Baptist

James J. Pierce Jr.

age 59, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:27 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Sally Doucet Pierce; his father, James J. Pierce Sr.; one son, Scott Pierce; two sisters, Louise Trosclair and Lora Barndt; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his mother, Earline Rodrigue Pierce; and one son, Shane Christopher Pierce

Reginald ‘Mr. Cool’ Short

age 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2003

visitation Friday at Bealah Baptist Church in Gibson; wake services Friday at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Irma Short of Gibson; two brothers, Darrell Short and Micheal Short, both of Gibson; and one sister, Linda Short Craft of Gibson

preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Short Jr. and Ella Mae Allen Short; one brother, Gerald Short; and two sisters, Julie Short Robinson and Lorraine Short

self-employed and was a member of Bealah Baptist Church

Violet Ruth Theriot

age 84, a native of Morgan City and resident of Berwick, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

funeral services were held today at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery

survived by three sons, Craig Theriot and wife, Winnie, of Gibson, Errol Theriot and wife, Mary, of Bayou Vista and Perry Theriot and wife, Carol; two daughters, Rosalind Boudreaux and husband, Wallace, of Gibson and Ruth Terry and husband, Jim, of Glenco; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother; and three sisters

homemaker and a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church

Tulsa Barrum Walker

age 88, a native of Aldridge, Texas, former resident of Houma and resident of Houston, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one son, John M. Walker III and wife, Freda Butler Walker of Yukon, Okla.; two daughters, Jo Ann W. Murphy and husband, Jack Murphy of Houston and Tulsa W. Morein and husband, Grady Morein of Pensacola, Fla.; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Johnny "John" M. Walker Jr.; and her parents, Cheed Barrum and Ollie Wilson Barrum

worked in the business office at Terrebonne General Hospital from 1962 until she retired in 1979

MARCH 7, 2003

Juliette Bergeron

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:32 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003

funeral services today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by her guardian, Lucille Daigle LeBlanc; and one sister, Mabel Bergeron Orgeron

preceded in death by her parents, Volcar Bergeron and Josephine Usey Bergeron; three brothers, Emile, Clifford and Nolan Bergeron; and two sisters, Alice Bergeron and Odile Bergeron Daigle

Gerald Bradley

age 57, a native of Raceland and resident of Baytown, Texas, died Sunday, March 2, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Pamela Bradley of Baytown; nine sons, Gerald Bradley Jr., Calvin Bradley, Davey Folse, Terry Folse, Ernest Shelvin, Jason Shelvin, Joseph Shelvin Jr., Linus Shelvin and Tyson Norris; five daughters, Angella Bradley, Donchita Meade, Adrianna Harrell, Joycelyn Raymond and Yolanda Robertson; five brothers, Robert Kelso, Royal Meade, the Rev. Roland Bradley, Donald Bradley and Ronald Bradley; nine sisters, Leona Johnson, Enell Brown, Elandra, Myrian and Louise Bradley, Lillie Smith, Gloria Dorsey, Cheryl Washington and Ann Cryder; 29 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Thomas Sr. and Marjorie Meade Bradley; his first wife, Catherine McGloria Bradley; one son, Bernard Bradley; and three brothers, Thomas Bradley Jr., Lloyd Bradley and Earl Ellis Bradley

U. S. Army Vietnam veteran and was Baptist

Arthur J. ‘Toot’ Gautreaux

age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 5:58 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003

visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose and to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Murphy and Terry Gautreaux; one daughter, Bonnie G. Hutzler; one brother, Willie "Bill" Gautreaux; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Maude Savoie Gautreaux; his parents, Albert "Fils" and Claire LeBlanc Gautreaux; and six brothers, Louis, Noah, Albert, Edmond, Camille and Gillis Gautreaux

retired employee from Texaco with 35 years of service and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150; attended Manresa retreat for 53 years, was retreat captain and Grand Marshal of the French Food Festival; member of the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Commission, South Lafourche Levee District, Council on Aging, Senior Citizens, former member of South Lafourche Parish Airport Commission and Larose Civic Club; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and Holy Name Society

Falgout Funeral Home

Leon Michael John Louis Jr.

infant, died Sunday, March 2, 2003

graveside services Saturday at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his parents, Leon Michael John Louis Sr. and Tausha Duncan; one brother, Vontrell Joseph Boyd Jr.; his grandmother, Barbara Duncan; and his great-grandmother, Gertie Duncan, all of Thibodaux

MARCH 8, 2003

Philip Joseph Daigle

age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero died at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday in Mothe Funeral Home chapel in Marrero; funeral services Monday in the chapel, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his wife, Gayle Toups Daigle; one daughter, Michelle Rene Daigle; one son, Timothy Paul Daigle; his parents, Gloria Martin and Irving Daigle; his grandmother, Odessa Jolet; his mother-in-law, Jeannette Picou; two brothers, Mark and Terry Daigle; two brothers-in-law, Richard Toups and Robert Toups; and one grandchild

member of the 926 Fighter Wing

MARCH 9, 2003

Lizzie Hidalgo Bourgeois

age 83, a native of Gonzales and a resident of Gramercy, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina

survived by two sons, Raleigh Bourgeois Sr. and Ronald P. Bourgeois Sr.; three daughters, Diana B. Cantillo, Catherine B. Lear and Debra B. Laiche; 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Randall Bourgeois Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Marie Arceneaux Hidalgo; three sons, Randall Bourgeois Jr.; Richard Bourgeois Sr. and Robert Bougeois; four brothers, Louis, John, Henry Sr. and Jules Hidalgo Sr.; and two sisters, Vivian Lemoine and Lillian James

Mabel Beverly ‘Doc’ Kerns Brizendine

age 95, a native of Bessie, Okla., and a resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Donna Sue Summers of Houma; 13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Coy; her second husband, Albert Brizendine; her parents, William "Will" Kerns and Minnie Lankford Kerns; one son, Wilfred E. Coy; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers and sisters

homemaker

Leslie Arnold Disotell

age 59, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 6, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife of 43 years, Sally Marie Cosby Disotell of Houma; two sons, Phillip Randal Disotell and wife, Tina, of Houma, and Dwayne Joseph Disotell and wife, Dawn, of Houma; five daughters, Cathy Pellegrin and husband, Herman, of Martinez, Ga., Rhonda Sanders and husband, Glenn, of Panama City, Fla., Elvie Rebecca Disotell of Houma, Sheri Duplantis and husband, Ronnie, of Houma, and Michelle Tompkins and husband, William, of Atlanta; two half-brothers, Sammy Disotell and Donny Wayne Atwood of Mississippi; one half-sister, Tammy Atwood of Lafayette; one niece, Laura Jambon and husband, Alan, of Henderson; one nephew, Brian Cosby of Houma; two grand-nephews, Logan and Carson Jambon of Henderson; 15 grandchildren, Emily Parfait and husband, Chad, Jason LeBouef, Randy Bergeron, Corey LeBouef, Chasity Bergeron, Ricky Disotell, Dustin Duplantis, Destiny Duplantis and Tommy Disotell, all of Houma, Angelica Sanders and Ashley Sanders, both of Panama City, Joshua Pellegrin and Ryan Pellegrin, both of Martinez, and Nathan Thompkins and Devia Thompkins, both of Atlanta; and one great-grandchild, Megan Parfait of Houma

preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Disotell and Jewel Dickson Atwood; his stepfather, Cammy Wayne Atwood; his father-in-law, Jack Cosby; one brother-in-law, Chester Cosby; one brother, Tommy Atwood; and one sister, Cammy Atwood

owner of Disotell Plumbing of Houma

Samart Funeral Home

Janice Brown Gautreaux

age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at the Montegut Fire Station; prayer service Monday at the fire station, with burial in Dugas Cemetery

survived by two daughters, Niki Lyn Gautreaux and Deliliah Ann Trahan, both of Montegut; one brother, Gilbert Brown of Houma; and four grandchildren, Joshua Lee Trahan of Houma, Drake Laverne Norberg of Houma, Danielle Cecile Trahan of Carson City, Nev., and Gavin Mitchell Gautreaux of Montegut

preceded in death by her husband, Steve Mitchell Gatreaux; her parents, Robert Joseph Brown and Cecile Josephine Brunet Brown; one daughter, Belinala Ann Norberg; and one sister, Evelyn Therese Lapeyrouse

homemaker, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Woodmen of the World

Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Valerie Callahan Lirette

age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery

survived by one son, Daniel "Danny" Lirette of Houma; three daughters, Elizabeth Exnicious Ducker of Houma, Cynthia Cunningham and husband, Michael, of Houma, and Geraldine "Jerrye" Lara and husband, Luis, of Metairie; three sisters, Rita Mae Kirby of Lake City, Fla., Rhea Freeman of Houma and Audrey Stinson of Houma; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Audrey "Sam" Lirette; her parents, Nat Callahan and Nettie Clement Callahan; five brothers, Faye Callahan, Dee Callahan, Lynn Callahan, Raymond "Boo" Callahan and Louis Callahan; and three sisters, Irene C. Bergeron, Blanche Tortorich and Gladys Callahan

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Judy S. Maeder

age 58, a native of St. Joseph, Mo., a former resident of Houma and resident of Sarasota, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003

memorial services were held at Toale Brothers Funeral Home Colonial Chapel in Sarasota

survived by one daughter, Marquita S. Johnson of Sarasota; three sisters, Barbara Swyhart of St. Joseph, Joann Kemp of Poolesville, Md., and Bonnie Werner of Kansas City, Kan.; and two grandchildren

executive assistant for Sarasota Ford

Jeffery Joseph Neil

age 90, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 9:05 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Jesse Neil Sr. and wife, Joyce, of Bourg; three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Marceline) Trosclair of Houma, Mrs. Percy (Ann) Rhodes of Houma, and Mrs. Leonard (Mally) Clement of Thibodaux; one brother, Reggie Neil of Chauvin; two sisters, Pauline Duplantis and Velma Marie, both of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mable Robichaux Neil; his parents, Henry Neil Sr. and Lorencia Ledet Neil; two brothers, Henry Neil Jr. and Edward Neil; two sisters, Eddie’ Pellegrin Adams and Regina Robichaux; and two half-brothers, Anthony Hebert and Luby Hebert

retired boat captain and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Gilbert Edmund Scott

age 69, a native of Fair Haven, N.Y., and a resident of New Sarpy, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003

graveside services held Tuesday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray

survived by his former wife, Ruth Bauroth Scott of Carriere, Miss.; three daughters, Vicky Mete of Carriere, Karen Guidry of Belle Chasse and Suzy Scott of New Orleans; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister and numerous brothers

preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Scott and Edna Huntley Scott

retired electrician with St. Charles Grain Elevator; a U. S. Army veteran who fought in the Korean War and a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion

Helen Elaine Rollins Williams

age 73, a native of Gibson and resident of Schriever, died at 3:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003

visitation today at First Baptist Church in Schriever; wake services today at the church; dismissal services Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Celestin H. Williams Jr.; her mother, Maude Brooks Dorsey; three sons, Rodney S. Williams, Arthur J. Williams Sr. and Warren T. Williams Sr.; six daughters, Loretta A. Matthews, Brenda L. Williams, Janice M. Winslow, Una Mae Winslow, Jaunita L. Amos and Sandra L. Williams; three brothers, Lloyd Rollins, Anthony Toney Dorsey and Eugene Emory Dorsey; two sisters, Jeannie M. Dorsey and Betty A. Dorsey; one stepsister, Ann Rollins; one sister-in-law, Mary Dorsey; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Jordan Rollins; one son, Celestin Bernard Williams; and one sister, Daisy Mae Dorsey

homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church

MARCH 10, 2003

Jean J. Authement Sr.

age 51, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Betty Naquin Authement; his mother, Velma P. Authement; three sons, Brady, Cody and Jean Authement Jr.; two brothers, Jeris and Roy Authement; and three sisters, Ramona Trahan, Gail Trahan and Cindy Parks

preceded in death by his father, Leroy Joseph Authement; and one daughter, Joy Marie Authement

shrimper and a member of the Fisherman’s Association; Catholic

Mary Eve ‘Sis’ Breaux Bascle

age 89, a native and resident of Bourg, died Sunday, March 9, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Kent Peter and wife, Elaine, of Melbourne, Fla., and Randy Paul Bascle of Bourg; three daughters, Gail Fabre and husband, Arthur, Brenda Mary Bascle of Bourg and Jane Petit and husband, Randy Sr. of Ama; three brothers, Lester Breaux and Russell Lee Breaux of Houma and Gilmore Breaux of Bourg; and three sisters, Rita Malbrough, Edrith "Edie" Boudreaux and Laura Lee Duet of Houma; seven grandsons, Lee and Bryon Boquet, Don, Jeff and Brian Bascle, Randy Jr. and Nicholas Petit; two step-grandsons, Artie and Chris Fabre, four great-grandsons, Austin Boquet, Spencer and Cooper Bascle and Hayden Petit; three great-granddaughters, Brittany and Hailee Boquet and Hailey Bascle; and two step-grandchildren, Melonie and Nicholas Fabre

preceded in death by her husband, Vayne "Bucks" Bascle; her parents, Arthe and Leonise Scott Breaux; one brother, Reynold Breaux; and one son-in-law, Aubrey Lee Boquet

homemaker and honorary member of the Ladies Altar Society at St. Ann Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Rose Mary Bellard

age 51, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2

survived by her companion, Jeffery Matthews of Raceland; five brothers, James Johnson Sr. and Irvin Gales Jr., both of Thibodaux, Joseph Gales of New Orleans and Ernest Gales Sr. and Jeffery Gales of Raceland; and three sisters, Evelyn Gales, Delores Robinson and Ramona Gales, all of Raceland

preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Bellard; her parents, Irvin and Dorothy Gales; one brother, David Gales; and two sisters, Emelda Fisher and Marguerite Throne

Baptist

Ward Joseph Bienvenu

age 88, a resident of St. Martinville, died Saturday, March 8, 2003

funeral services today at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, with burial in St. Michael Cemetery

survived by his wife, Eloise Bourgeois Bienvenu of St. Martinville; one daughter, Laurie Bienvenu Bourque and husband, Jerry, of St. Martinville; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Bienvenu and Elmire Barras Bienvenu; three brothers, Fred, Lacke and Wade Bienvenu; and his first wife, Hazel Dessens

Isabel Soriano Cruz

age 73, a native of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery

survived by three sons, Saul Jimmy Cruz and Vladimiro "Charlie" Cruz, both of Atlanta and Richard Cruz of Mystic, Conn.; three daughters, Andrea Kondylis of Marrero, Anna C. Givens of Houma and Jessica Williams of Atlanta; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Saul S. Cruz; and her parents, Jesus Vicente Soriano and Andrea Delcid Sorto

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic church

Felix F. Foret Sr.

age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, March 9, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park

survived by four sons, Frank F. Foret Sr., Ronald E. Foret, Daniel J. Foret and Felix F. Foret Jr.; three daughters, Antoinette F. Troxler, Catherine F. Griffin and Elaine F. Chouest; five sisters, Doris F. Pearson, Nellie F. Hernandez, Mildred F. Sapia, Julie Foret and Mary Jane F. Mayet; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Randazzo Foret; his parents, Etienne and Jeanne Gaudet Foret; two daughters, Jeanne L. Foret and Janice F. Folse; one brother, Abbey Foret; and one sister, Gladys F. Anderson

member of the Woodman of the World and Central Lafourche Booster Club

Rosemary G. Foret

age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003

funeral services today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her husband, Emile J. Foret Sr.; two sons, Keith Foret and Emile Foret Jr.; two daughters, Linda Ledoux and Phyllis Boudreaux; one brother, Malcolm Guidry; three sisters, Gladys Boudoin, Hazel Babin and Marguerite Babin; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Edward Guidry Sr. and Mae Robichaux Guidry; one brother, E.J. Guidry Jr.; one sister, Ella Mae Lorraine; and one grandson

parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaither

age 43, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at St. Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five brothers, Samuel (Brenda) Gaither Jr., James, Auguster, Charles and Bruce Gaither, all of Houma; and three sisters, Mrs. Reginald (Patricia) Cheavis, Brenda Wolfe and Eva M. Roslyn Gaither, all of Houma

preceded in death by his parents, Samuel (Rosemary Henry) Gaither Sr.; his grandparents, Cleveland C. Gaither Sr. and Eva B. Gaither and Clarence Henry and Clara B. Henry; and one brother, Hayward C. Gaither

member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Roland Anthony Henry Sr.

age 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Montegut, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Gloria Lirette Henry of Montegut; two sons, Roland Henry Jr. and wife, Paulette, of Montegut, and Daniel Henry and wife, Lauren, of Bourg; one daughter, Mrs. Brent (Joyce) Falgout of Montegut; one brother, Leward Henry of Chauvin; two sisters, Gayle Henry and Winnie Breaux of Houma; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Henry and Aliska Keiff Henry; one son, Lauren Henry; and one grandson, Brett Falgout

self-employed at Meat Market/Grocery Store and Trailer Park; charter member of St. Vincent de Paul, Russell Redmond American Legion Post No. 272 and Parkinson Disease Association; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Joseph N. Ledet

age 84, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003

funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his companion, Janice Ledet; three sons, Teddy, Edward and Ronald Ledet; two stepsons, Clemille Danos III and Bill Danos; four daughters, Janice Vega, Joyce Fontenot, Jeanette Naquin and Sylvia Cheramie; five step-daughters, Julie D. Racca, Elaine D. Matherne, Linda D. Walton, Mary D. Lusk and Elizabeth D.; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Alice Loupe Ledet; his parents, Leva and Josephine Theriot Ledet; one son, Emile Ledet; two brothers, Blaise Ledet and Emile Ledet; and two sisters, Leah Savoie and Inez Dupre

retired school bus driver for Lafourche Parish for 25 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Brittany Nicole Porche

age 18, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:12 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

survived by her mother and stepfather, Michelle Pellegrin Breaux and Mickey Breaux of Chauvin; her father and stepmother, Ricky Porche and Donna Charpentier Porche of Chauvin; one son, Kade Anthony Foret of Chauvin; one brother, Justin Griffin of Chauvin; one stepbrother, Ethan Breaux of Berwick; one stepsister, Brianna Breaux of Berwick; her grandparents, Thelma Porche, Brenda Ledet, Dale Pellegrin and Mickey Coffman Pellegrin; her great-grandparents, Warner and Wilma Pellegrin and Rhetta Ledet; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

preceded in death by her grandfather, James "Jake" Porche; and her great-grandfather, Ragis Ledet

member of the Living Word Church

Henry Lawrence Prejeant

age 76, a native of Gray and resident of Schriever, died at 10:22 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary "Marie" Thibodeaux Prejeant of Schriever; three daughters, Ramona Braud and husband, Bert, of Baton Rouge, Robin Gafford and husband, Jack, of Gonzales, and Janet Barker and husband, Sammy, of Geismar; one brother, Herbert Prejeant of Gray; four sisters, Bessie Cecile Melancon, Euphamie Authement, Thelma Boudreaux of Houma and Vivian LeBouef and husband, William, of Gonzales; seven grandchildren, Chad Braud, Kellie Braud, Jason Gafford, Jonathan Gafford and wife, Nicki, of Baton Rouge, Katie Gafford of Littleton, Co., Scott Barker and Samantha Barker of Geismar; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Philibert Prejeant and Julia Sonnier Prejeant; one brother, Leon Prejeant; and one sister, Anna Mae Hidalgo

self-employed plumber for 45 years and served in the Cannon Company 63rd Infantry of the U. S. Army; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Kim James Rousse

age 45, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Nanette Ougel Rousse; his mother, Mildred Chiasson Rousse; one daughter, Leslie Rousse; two brothers, Minor Cheramie Jr. and Jody Rousse; two sisters, Evelyn McKittrick and Jackie Bruce; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his father, Vincent Rousse

employee of Schlumberger Offshore Larose Division; member of the Knights of Columbus Council and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Doris Chapman Scott

age 77, a native of Franklin, Texas, and resident of Lumberton, Texas, died Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation until funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Lumberton; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by her husband, Glenn C. Scott of Lumberton; one daughter, Glenda Ellen Rodabaugh of Tallahassee, Fla.; three sons, Mark Scott and wife, Patricia, of Baton Rouge, Greg Scott and wife, Peggy, of Lumberton and Bruce Scott and wife, Sandi, of Denham Springs; two brothers, Berl Chapman and wife, Jody, of Cypress, Texas, and Bob Chapman and wife, Marilyn, of Conroe, Texas; one sister, Mildred Huff of Conroe; 12 grandchildren, Brooke Scott, Tyler Scott, Caitlin Scott, Casan Scott, Tucker Scott, Evan Scott, Fawn Voorhies, Justin Scott, April Scott, Amanda Rodabaugh, Rachel Rodabaugh and Shawna Rodabaugh; one great-grandchild, Rainah Voorhies; and numerous nieces and nephews

Olivia Terry

age 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four daughters, Mattie Terry and Martha Truehill, both of Napoleonville, Albertine Terry of Houma and Hazel Sheffie of Thibodaux; three sons, Howard Terry, Robert Terry and Eric Terry, all of Napoleonville; one sister, Agnes Hamilton of Napoleonville; two brothers, Alfred Terry of Napoleonville and David Williams of Nebraska; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Ross and the Rev. Albert Terry Sr.; one son, Albert Terry Jr.; two brothers, Samuel Dickerson and Junious Dickerson; and one great-grandson

Mother of the Church and served on the usher board at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church

MARCH 11, 2003

Mary Eve ‘Sis’ Breaux Bascle

age 89, a native and resident of Bourg, died Sunday, March 9, 2003

funeral mass today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Kent Peter and wife, Elaine, of Melbourne, Fla., and Randy Paul Bascle of Bourg; three daughters, Gail Fabre and husband, Arthur, Brenda Mary Bascle of Bourg and Jane Petit and husband, Randy Sr. of Ama; three brothers, Lester Breaux and Russell Lee Breaux of Houma and Gilmore Breaux of Bourg; and three sisters, Rita Malbrough, Edrith "Edie" Boudreaux and Laura Lee Duet of Houma; seven grandsons, Lee and Bryon Boquet, Don, Jeff and Brian Bascle, Randy Jr. and Nicholas Petit; two step-grandsons, Artie and Chris Fabre, four great-grandsons, Austin Boquet, Spencer and Cooper Bascle and Hayden Petit; three great-granddaughters, Brittany and Hailee Boquet and Hailey Bascle; and two step-great-grandchildren, Melonie and Nicholas Fabre

preceded in death by her husband, Vayne "Bucks" Bascle; her parents, Arthe and Leonise Scott Breaux; one brother, Reynold Breaux; and one son-in-law, Aubrey Lee Boquet

homemaker and honorary member of the Ladies Altar Society at St. Ann Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Bonnie Jean Gaudet

age 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one brother, Noah "N.J." Gaudet Jr.; one sister, Dr. Judy Theriot; and four nieces, Kimberly Theriot Smith, Alyson Naquin, Victoria Jackson and Nyra Naquin

preceded in death by her parents, Noah Pierre Gaudet and Irene Toups Gaudet

parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Mamie P. Dobson

age 78, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:27 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Otis, Danny and Rex Dobson; two daughters, Joan Dean and Mary Anne Alario; three sisters, Lorina Bourgeois, Lena Gautreaux and Evelyn Adams; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Dobson; her parents, Alexson and Marie Richardelle Plaisance; one son, Stanley Dobson; one infant daughter; and three brothers, Tillman, Eugene and Alex Plaisance

Catholic

Dolores Theriot

age 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003

funeral services today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans

survived by her mother, Armena Smith Ybarzabal; and two sisters, Yvonne LeBlanc and Mary Istre

preceded in death by her father, George Ybarzabal

Norman Joseph Theriot

age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Pass Christian, Miss., died Tuesday, March 4, 2003

funeral services held Friday in Mississippi, with burial in Biloxi National Cemetery

survived by one son, Cary John Theriot; two daughters, Ann and Theresa Theriot; two brothers, Ned and Bruce Theriot; and one sister, Joy Theriot

preceded in death by his parents, Ned Theriot Sr. and Marguerite Bergeron Theriot; one daughter, Mary Theriot; and one sister, Dorothy T. Sigur

U. S. Air Force veteran in the Korean conflict; Catholic

MARCH 12, 2003

Lawrence Joseph ‘Blackie’ Bergeron

age 89, a native of Myrtle Grove and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Bourg Bergeron of Houma; four sons, Harry Joseph Bergeron and wife, Carolyn, Nolan Anthony Bergeron and wife, Alberta, Jerry Luke Bergeron and wife, Marlene, of Houma and Ronnie James Bergeron and wife, Linda, of Morgan City; three daughters, Barbara Bergeron Welch of Houma, Sylvia Bergeron Gray and husband, Floyd, and Nancy Marie Bergeron Detiveaux and husband, Timothy Sr., of Bourg; one stepson, Jimmy Bivens and wife, Lynn, of Bourg; one brother, Percy Bergeron and wife, Azora, of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Charles Bergeron and Eva Marie Bourg Bergeron

retired self-employed East Main Supermarket Owner and was a member of East Park Men’s Auxiliary; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Macklin Louis Danos

age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one brother, Ezel Danos; and one sister, Eva Danos Smith

preceded in death by his wife, Lucia Melancon Danos; his parents, Gustave and Drozilia Guidry Danos; three brothers, Louis, Antoine and Eunice Danos; one sister, Enez Danos Parfait; and one stepsister, Octavia Danos Barrios

member of Holy Rosary Holy Name Society

Earl Joseph ‘Piyock’ Fonseca Sr.

age 65, a resident of Houma died Tuesday, March 11, 2003

memorial services today at 401 Mike Street in Houma

survived by three sons, Earl "Bosco" Jr. and Steven Fonseca, both of Houma and Anthony "Andy" Fonseca of Florida; two daughters, Linda McKenney of Justin, Texas, and Theresa Guy of Houston; two brothers, James Sr. and Ray "Coco" Fonseca Sr.; three sisters, Elaine Burke, Nettie Chisholm and Doris Fremin; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Raul and Marie Boudreaux Fonseca; one sister, Delphine Trahan; and two grandchildren

James Thomas ‘Jimmy James’ ‘J. T.’ Hodge

age 49, a native of Monroe and resident of Gray, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home chapel

survived by his father, Charles P. "Poppa" LeBlanc of Chauvin; his mother, Maxine Cavazos of Monroe; three sons, Richard Hodge, Kevin P. Scott and Joseph B. Rhodes of Houma; three daughters, Renee Hodge of Houma, Dawn Hodge Barbo of Bayou Blue and Jamie L. Hodge of Donner; 11 brothers, Vernon "Spot" Hodge, Vincent Hodge, Christopher Hodge of West Monroe, Otis Hodge, Keith Hodge, Tommy Hodge of Monroe, Richard "Ricky" LeBlanc of Bastrop, Wayne LeBlanc of Meacon, Ga., Michael LeBlanc of Chauvin, Curtis LeBlanc of Bayou Blue and Charles "Buddy" LeBlanc Jr. of Morgan City; eight sisters, Theresa Pittman, Laura Rodden, Michelle Pletka of West Monroe, Carmen Hodge of Florida, Ursula LeBlanc English of Chauvin, Debbie LeBlanc of Houma, Jennifer Caillouet of Pensacola, Fla., and Kim Oliver of Bayou Vista; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, James Vernon Hodge and Joyce Pauline Ellis LeBlanc; his father, Richard "Dick" Skains; and two brothers, Randy Skains and Tracey "Moose" Hodge

rigger and a member of the Loyal Knights of the Unstable Table

Mary Kalade Scott

age 42, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003

visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; no services were held

survived by her husband, Claude Scott; her mother, Argenia Maise Scott; one son, John; four brothers, Terry, Wesley, Louis Jr. and Leroy Kalade; and three sisters, Susie McGregor, Brenda Kalade and Margaret Kalade

preceded in death by her father, Louis Kalade Sr.

Lois Guidry Shelley

age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Troy A. Orgeron and Robby John Orgeron; one daughter, Jill Shelley; two stepdaughters, Patricia Shelley and Wanda Lee Shelley Hubbard; one brother, Willie Guidry; one sister, Beverly Dobson; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Terry Joe Shelley; her parents, Pierre and Cesla Kiffe Guidry; one daughter, Dena Lynn Orgeron; one brother, Leonard Guidry; and one sister, Royeuna F. O’Quin

MARCH 13, 2003

Hanson Joseph Cuneo

age 79, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003

visitation to service time Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie; memorial mass Saturday at the church, with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Golden Meadow

survived by his wife, Earline Vincent Cuneo; one son, John Cuneo of Golden Meadow; one daughter, Sharon Cuneo Pedeaux of Mathews; one stepson, Dr. Cary Vincent; one stepdaughter, Ellen Vincent Daniel of Carrollton, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

port engineer in maritime industry and a U. S. Army Sgt. in World War II

Donald Paul ‘Kojak’ Barrow

age 42, a native and resident of Gray, died Saturday, March 8, 2003

visitation to service time Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by his fiancee, Wanda Harvey; one son, Brandon Barrow; one daughter, Laquita Harvey; his mother, Audrey Harvey; four brothers, Leonard, Keith and David, all of Gray and Micheal Barrow of Arlington, Texas; and two sisters, Faye Morgan and Jacqueline Holmes of Schriever

preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Barrow

MARCH 14, 2003

Clay Paul Boquet

age 39, a native of Bourg and resident of Theriot, died at 5 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Pamela Theriot Boquet of Theriot; his father and stepmother, Horace Phillip Boquet and Mary Ann Boquet of Bourg; one son, Joshua Paul Boquet of Theriot; three daughters, Brandy Lynn Boquet of Ponchatoula, Angel Marie Theriot and Natalie Ann Boquet of Houma; six brothers, Thomas Boquet and wife, Carolyn, Gary Boquet and wife, Rhoda, Glynn Boquet and wife, Lorina, Brent Boquet and wife, Konoko, Burt Boquet and wife, Cheryl, and Reed Boquet of Bourg; and five sisters, Linda Caro and husband, Gene, Christine Naquin and husband, Ernest of Bourg, Trudy Davis and husband, Dan, of Houma, Lila Barthold and husband, Kenneth, of Batesville, Miss., and Tillie Lemoine and husband, Daniel, of Lafayette

preceded in death by his mother, Camille Rogers Boquet; four brothers, Aubrey Lee Boquet, Todd Boquet, Llewellyn Boquet and Horace Boquet Jr.; and his grandparents, Jules and Anpiliope Boquet and Van and Josephine Rogers

dispatcher for Gulfstream Services and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Alden John Foret

age 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Covington, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his wife, Nell Becnel Foret; one son, Robert "Bob" J. Foret; one daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Foret; and one sister, Carolyn Marino

preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Ectormae Molaison Foret; and one brother, Russell Foret

Earthal Joseph Harris

age 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2003

visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and to service time Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Marion Harris Smith of Johnson Ridge; five sons, Welman Harris of Houma, Phillip Harris, Charles Harris and McKinley Harris, all of Johnson Ridge and Harvey Harris of Thibodaux; one brother, Arthur Joseph of Meridian, Miss.; two sisters, Thelma Hugh of Johnson Ridge and Ruby Aklamaphe of Los Angeles; 18 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Aaron Harris; her parents, Arthur Sr. and Sarah Rounds Joseph; one son, Lloyd E. Harris; three brothers, Alvin Joseph, Clarence Joseph and the Rev. Chester P. Joseph; and two sisters, Mercedes Shanklin and Gertrude Anderson

Head Stewardess and Mother of the Church at Magnolia United Methodist Church

Delbert Alday Jones

age 37, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 10, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by his wife, Barbara C. Jones of Thibodaux; his parents, Delores Jones of Thibodaux and Earl and Herestine Pike of New Orleans; one daughter, Chant’a M. Banks of Thibodaux; one son, Ka Lonnie Everett of Atlanta; three stepsons, Carl Everett of Atlanta, Curtis Cassie of Thibodaux and Vernon Carcisse of Houston; seven sisters, Gwen Williams of Natchez, Karen Williams of Dallas, Keidra Johnson and Latoya Jones, both of Marrero, Kristi Motley and Trana Brown of Algiers and Michelle Borage of Harvey; and five brothers, Cedrick and Calvin Williams of Natchez, Troy Robinson of Marrero, Troy Brown of Algiers and Dornell of Harvey

preceded in death by his father, Leonard Jones

member of Christ Baptist Church

Norman A. Orgeron

age 94, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Irvin "Coon" Orgeron and Joseph "Lulu" Orgeron; two daughters, Rowena McQueen and Evelyn Adams; one brother, Sidney Orgeron; one sister, Bertha Robichaux; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Nora Thibodeaux Orgeron; his parents, Joseph and Marie Loupe Orgeron; seven brothers, Esnair, Clovis, Whitney, Freddie, Milton, Joseph and Emile Orgeron; and one sister, Maggie Plaisance

member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Iona S. Barnes Smith

age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003

visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery

survived by her husband, Roosevelt C. Smith; two sons, Barry and Stephen K. Smith; one stepson, Kenard K. Smith; five stepdaughters, Marilyn T. White, Barbara N. Davis, Cynthia Curvin, Curcethia Smith and Martha M. Combs; two sisters, Alzena S. Barbin and Arnolia S. Porter; 27 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, James Stoves and Helen Simms Stoves; one son, Reginald C.J. Stoves; one stepson, Roosevelt Smith Jr.; two brothers, Larry and Benjamin Stoves; and three sisters, Jacquelyn S. Bass, Anna Stoves and Earline Patterson

member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church

MARCH 15, 2003

Betty St. Pierre Gros

age 65, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Terry Gros and wife, Sue; two brothers, Carroll and Roy St. Pierre; and one sister, Sylvia Crochet

preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Junior Gros; and her parents, Numa and Anna Pierce St. Pierre

Catholic

Guy Patrick Johnson

age 54, a native of Rockford, Ill., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003

services were held at a later date in Rockford

survived by his mother, Nancy J. Cahill Johnson; two brothers, Brad A. Johnson and Michael C. Johnson; one sister, Carla M. Messer; and two devoted friends, Ceci Ann Crosby and Malcolm P. Guidry

preceded in death by his father, Clifford Lenord Johnson

Falgout Funeral Home

Woodrow Wilson Parks

age 75, a native of Bluefield, W.Va., and resident of Bayou Blue, died Thursday, March 13, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his wife, Elissa Sisk Parks; three sons, Steve, Bobby and John Parks; four daughters, Cindy Meyers, Joan Parks, Ginger Parks and Cara Parks; and 12 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John Parks and Nancy Cox; one son, Michael Parks; one brother, Oliver Daniel Parks; and two sisters, Wilma Willis and Ruby Down

retired Lafourche Parish Sheriff Deputy

Emma Collins Pitre

age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died Friday, March 14, 2003

visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Monday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by one son, Elmo Pitre Jr.; one daughter, Dale Angelette; one brother, Rolley J. Collins; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Joseph Pitre Sr.; her parents, Theodore and Andrewa Crosby Collins; two brothers, Theodore Collins Jr. and Robert "Bobby" Collins Sr.; and one sister, Lucia Collins Oliver

member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church and was a 55-year member of the Order of the Eastern Stars

MARCH 16, 2003

Josephine Gloria ‘Fin’ Constrantiche Breaux

age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003

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

survived by five sons, Perry Breaux and wife, Mary, Lance Breaux and wife, Peggy, Kent Breaux of Houma, Guy Breaux and wife, Gwen, and Eric Breaux of Gray; one daughter, Debra Walling and husband, Kenneth; one brother, Gerald Constrantiche of Houma; one sister, Yvonne Thibodeaux of Gulfport, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Breaux; her parents, Leonce Constrantiche and Aimee Derouche Constrantiche; and two sisters, Eula Vargas and Geraldine Leonard

homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Jerry M. Davis

age 58, a native of Covington County, Ala., and a resident of Houma, died at 3:23 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness on Prospect Street; religious services Monday at the church

survived by his wife, Marlene Marie Dover Davis of Houma; two sons, Heath Davis and wife, Ginger, and Seth Davis and wife, Samantha, of Houma; two daughters, Nikki Pitre and husband, Richard, of Lafayette and Summer Davis of Houma; one brother, Robert Alfus Davis of Andalusia, Ala.; three sisters, Margaret Dorman of Andalusia, Valete Dupree of Houma and Bonnie Earnhart of Montgomery, Ala.; and one grandson

preceded in death by his parents, George Robert Davis and Marinda Josephine Pate Davis

member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness

Ann Gloria Farrand Stewart

age 89, a native of Boston, former resident of Maine and Florida, and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003

services were held at a later date and time in Maine

survived by one daughter, Doris Calder and husband, Walter, of Houma; and three grandchildren, Jason Calder of Atlanta, Chad Calder of Baton Rouge and Ethan Calder of Slidell

preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Stewart; her parents, Domenico Ferrandina and Maria Rosario Russo Ferrandina; one brother, Vincent Farrand; and two sisters, Marie Staffier and Margaret Latoracca

homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

MARCH 17, 2003

Betty Joyce LeBouef Neal

age 57, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday March 15, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, Roy Neal Sr. of Houma; one son, Perry J. LeBouef and wife, Cheryl, of Houma; three daughters, Donna L. Naquin and husband, Wilbert, Cindy Price Cunningham and husband, Kevin, and Monica Neal of Houma; three stepsons, Thomas Neal of Donaldsonville, Roy Neal Jr. of Houma and Timothy W. Neal and wife, Angie, of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Renee’ Dupre and husband, Tommy, of Houma; two brothers, Jeffery LeBouef and wife, Barbara, of Bourg and Thomas LeBouef of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Pearly) Shultis of Chauvin and Mrs. Wilfred (Verina) Boquet of Bayou Blue; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Walton LeBouef and Hattie Hutchinson LeBouef; her stepmother, Lorena Authement; one son, Ronnie J. LeBouef; one brother, Berlin LeBouef; and one sister, Shirley L. Price

homemaker and was present president of the Ladies of the Elks for two years

Jeannette ‘Net’ Engeron O’Steen

age 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2003

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

survived by two daughters, Odie O’Steen and fiancé, Darrell Lambert of Phenix City, Ala., and Jodie Massey and husband, Timmy, of Houma; one brother, Charlie Engeron of New Orleans; one sister, Thelma Foret of Houma; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Joe Herman O’Steen; her parents, Eugene Engeron and Nathalie Thibodeaux Engeron; four brothers, Gordon, Jerry, Bertram and Anthony Engeron; and two sisters, Houlda Butcher and Rose Ivey

caregiver at ABC Nursery and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Genevieve Pitre

age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2003

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

survived by one son, Elterry Pitre; one daughter, Derline Whiddon; two brothers, Ray and Lee Alonzo; one sister, Mae Chauvin; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Harris Pitre; her parents, Edgard LeBlanc and Anelia Cunningham Alonzo; one son, Willie Pitre; three brothers, Mike, George and Leroy Alonzo; and one great-grandchild

MARCH 18, 2003

Ronald Paul Boyne

age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003

memorial services Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; gathering of friends and family followed the services at Herbert Hall

survived by two daughters, Gina Boyne of Johnson City, Tenn. and Anna Boyne Carswell of Atlanta; one grandson, Patrick Vedros; one son-in-law, Greg Carswell of Atlanta; and two sisters, Anna B. Guidry and Evelyn Schoonenberg

preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Funderburk Boyne; his parents, Andrew Boyne and Mary Belanger Boyne; three brothers, Bernard Boyne, James Boyne and Thomas Boyne; and three sisters, Mercedes Vuillemot, Rosemary Davis and Emmadel Strada

retired salesman for Pan American and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence Brown Sr.

age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery

survived by his wife, Anita Netter Brown of Houma; three sons, Lawrence Brown Jr. and George Gerald (Cora) Smith, both of Houma and Leroy White; one daughter, Lottie Brown Jackson of Houma; two brothers, Jessie (Juanita) Brown of Houma and Clarence Brown of California; one sister, Bertha Brown of Houma; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Louis Brown and Alice Ringold McGuire; and two sisters, Gladys Edward and Olivia McGuire Jones

U. S. Army veteran and was Baptist

John Arthur Foret

age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Pineville, died Friday, March 14, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Pineville; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by four children, Francis Foret Woodham of Wharton, Texas, John C. Foret of Jacksonville, Fla., Laura Foret Temple of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Arthur Foret of Colleen, Texas; his father, Morris Foret Sr.; three sisters, Mary Foret Billiot of Gray, Patricia Foret Babin of Houma and Clarissa Foret Johannsen of Dallas; three brothers, Patrick Foret of Houma, Morris Foret Jr. of Houma and Randy Foret of Dallas; and four grandchildren

riverboat captain

Joseph Foret Jr.

age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; memorial services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Myrtle Monier Foret; two sons, Joey and Donnie Foret; one daughter, Ann Foret Bruno; two brothers, Leroy and Ernest Foret; two sisters, Eloise Babin and Rita Grabert; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Foret Sr. and Maria Bourgeois Foret; two brothers, Fergus and Wilfred Foret; and one sister, Velma Foret

parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Mildred Rita Bourgeois Fuselier

age 74, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Eunice, died Monday, March 10, 2003

funeral services were held Wednesday at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice, with interment in St. Paul Mausoleum

survived by her husband, George Webb Fuselier Sr.; two sons, George Webb Fuselier Jr. and Larry James "Jimmy" Fuselier, both of Eunice; one daughter, Vicky Ann Fuselier Pitre of Greenwell Springs; two granddaughters; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and nephews and nieces

preceded in death by her parents, Victoria LeBlanc Bourgeois and Phillip Bourgeois; two brothers, Alden and Charles Bourgeois; and one sister, Una Mae Bourgeois Fanguy

Anthony Jerome Gray Sr.

age 41, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, March 15, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Rosetta B. Gray; two sons, Anthony Gray Jr. and KeShawnie Guidroz of Raceland; four daughters, La’Anjana Gray, Jarriah Raymond, Arrianté Jefferson, all of Raceland and Tequila Johnson of Thibodaux; his parents, Herbert Sr. and Ella B. Gray of Raceland; seven brothers, Herbert Jr., John Sr., Alton Sr., Joel, Wilfred Sr., Brian and Fernell Gray, all of Raceland; two sisters, Janet Gray and Darralynn Lee of Raceland; and four grandchildren.
preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Bertha Smith and Simon Sr. and Celeste Gray

Martha Ann Kraemer

age 43, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her father, Adley J. Kraemer; three brothers, Danny, Manuel and Simon Kraemer; and five sisters, Alice Foret, Della Puccio, Lise Farace, Elaine Delatte and Hope Sanchez

preceded in death by her mother, Azley Martinez Kraemer; one brother, Willie J. Kraemer; and her grandparents

Catholic

Ronnie Paul ‘Blanc’ LeBlanc Sr.

age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Carles DeHart LeBlanc of Chauvin; his parents, Hugh LeBlanc and June Neil LeBlanc of Chauvin; one son, Ronnie LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Christina LeBlanc of Chauvin; two daughters, Thelma LeBlanc and fiance’, Damien Griffin and Laci Dardar and husband, Kirk Dardar of Chauvin; one brother, Brian LeBlanc and wife, Caprice LeBlanc of Chauvin; two sisters, Shana Ledet and husband, Steve Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Marla LeBlanc and companion, Lloyd Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his grandparents, Louby and Mae Neil and Hubert and Rose LeBlanc

pumper specialist for 30 years with Chevron-Texaco; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Herbert Scott Sr.

age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at Church of Christ on Hollywood Road; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by his wife, Patricia Verrett Scott of Houma; three sons, Herbert Scott Jr. and Bryant Scott, both of Houma and Craig Scott of New Orleans; four daughters, Penny S. Mitchell of Houma, Tammy S. Gusman and Pamela S. Miller, both of New Orleans and Rhonda S. Castille of Lafayette; seven brothers, Albert C. Scott Sr. and James Scott Sr., both of California, Lionel Scott Sr. of Baton Rouge, Willie Scott Sr., Clyde Scott, Richard Scott Sr. and Earl Scott, all of Houma; four sisters, Jennie S. Quinn, Delores S. Lewis, Girley S. Jones and Bernie S. Randolph, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Lucy Turner Scott; and two brothers, Robert and Joe Scott

retired from National Food Chain as produce manager and was a member of the Church of Christ and Southern Echoes Quartet

MARCH 19, 2003

Marjorie Boudreaux

age 64, a native of Camden, N.J., and resident of Dulac, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Thursday at the funeral home

survived by her mother, Hazel Gray Del Plazzio; two sons, Charles Haubois IV and Howard Haubois; five daughters, Aileen Dellana, Laurie Matthews, Lois Long, Cathy Boudwin and Nancy Huffman; two brothers, Howard and William Gray; 25 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Howard T. Gray; and one son, Joseph D. Gorman

Baptist

Elezie ‘Sam’ Charpentier

age 87, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Stonebridge Convalescent Center in Gretna, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2002

no services were held as he donated his body to science

survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Aurelie Fanguy Charpentier and Elezie Charpentier; seven brothers, Lawrence, Joseph, Emile, Edgar, Edwin, Clovis and Leon Charpentier; and four sisters, Mrs. Adolph Duplantis, Mrs. Francis Bourg Sr., Mrs. Clifton Stoufflet and Mrs. Wilson LeBouef

Catholic

Ronnie Paul ‘Blanc’ LeBlanc Sr.

age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Carles DeHart LeBlanc of Chauvin; his parents, Hugh LeBlanc and June Neil LeBlanc of Chauvin; one son, Ronnie LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Christina LeBlanc of Chauvin; two daughters, Thelma LeBlanc and fiance’, Damien Griffin and Laci Dardar and husband, Kirk Dardar of Chauvin; one brother, Brian LeBlanc and wife, Caprice LeBlanc of Chauvin; two sisters, Shana Ledet and husband, Steve Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Marla LeBlanc and companion, Lloyd Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; and five grandchildren, Ryan LeBlanc, Tessie LeBlanc, Shae LeBlanc, Gordon Griffin and Chelsie Dardar

preceded in death by his grandparents, Louby and Mae Neil and Hubert and Rose LeBlanc

pumper specialist for 30 years with Chevron-Texaco; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Elroy J. Matherne

age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Clara Orgeron Matherne; two sons, Roy and Myron Matherne; one daughter, Myra Matherne; two brothers, Weldon and James Matherne; two sisters, Lorella Rodrigue and Rosalie Ledet; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Emeluse and Sedonia Dufrene Matherne; one son, Bobby Matherne; two brothers, Alloyd and Euris Matherne; and one sister, Bernice Ordoyne

painter and trapper and was awarded the Lafourche Parish Pioneer Award in 1988 for fishing, farming and fur; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 8538; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

MARCH 20, 2003

Vorina Boudreaux Chiasson

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by her husband, Lovincy "Telo" Chiasson; four daughters, Patricia "Pat" Leonard, Diane Dawson, Elaine Daigle and Janice Chiasson; two sisters, Vernice Thibodeaux and Mary Ann Naquin; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Aimee Thibodaux Boudreaux; two brothers, Lollace and Anatole Boudreaux; and four sisters, Lettecia "Chuck" Richard, Hilda Andras, Verna Toups and Judith Cortez

Rose Phoebe Hill George

age 91, a native of Williamstown, Pa., and resident of Raceland Manor Nursing Home, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003

survived by her dear friends

World War II Army veteran and received recognition from the Military Intelligence Division of the War Department while serving with the Military Intelligence Division

Carol Joseph Gros

age 61, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two nieces, Celeste Gros and Aimee Williamson; one nephew, Matthew Gros; two grandnieces, Emma and Anna Williamson; one grandnephew, Bryce Gros; and one brother, Dale R. Gros

preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Gros and Beatrice Diaz Gros

U. S. Army Vietnam veteran

Falgout Funeral Home

Ruby Ethredge Shearer

age 90, a native of Yazoo County, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Gleawood Cemetery in Yazoo City, Miss.

survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sue Shearer DeRoche and Sidney J. DeRoche of Houma; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray W. Shearer Jr. and Maricela Rodriguez of Montgomery, Texas; one sister, Audine Hitt of Texas; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson

preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Shearer Sr.; four sons, Marvin F., Brent J., Kent L. and John W. Shearer; one daughter, Fay D. Bergeron; her parents, John William and Sue Ella Ethredge; two brothers, L.D. and R.P. Ethredge; one sister, Opal Hood; two grandsons, Gary and Richard Shearer; and one granddaughter, April Bergeron

retired supervisor with Ellisville State School in Mississippi; Baptist

MARCH 21, 2003

Theresa Harry Bartholomew

age 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003

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

survived by three sons, Milton Jr. and Sedrick Bartholomew, both of Thibodaux and Lucien Bartholomew of Vacherie; four brothers, Joseph Earlis, Robert, Lionel and Whitney Harry, all of Vacherie; three sisters, Mary Evelyn Jessie, Phyllis and Cassandra Harry, all of Vacherie; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Milton Bartholomew Sr.; and her parents, Sylvain and Lucille Harry

retired school teacher and was a member of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Bayou Region Race for the Cure and a member of the local chapter of My Sisters and Me organization; member of Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church, a former member of Victor Assembly of God and Greater Second Baptist Church

Camille ‘T-Com’ Cheramie Jr.

age 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by two sisters, Betty Kiff and Mary Ann Dufrene

preceded in death by his parents, Camille Cheramie Sr. and Alphonsine Lafont Cheramie

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Genevieve ‘Gen’ Pellegrin Hedspeth

age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 20, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthew’s Epsicopal Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Deborah Dougherty of California; one brother, Ray Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Yvonne P. Wilson and Sylvia P. Boudreaux of Houma; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest K. Dougherty; her second husband, William R. Hedspeth; and her parents, Arthur A. Pellegrin and Lorina Leonard Pellegrin

member of AW Connely No. 117 OES and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Barbara Hite Norman

age 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:37 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003

visitation Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church; services Sunday at the church; dismissal services Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Thomas Norman; her mother, Dorothy Smith Hite; three sons, Thomas Stadium, Donald Stadium and Keyon Hite; one son-in-law, Charles Talley; four daughters, Zenobia Stadium, Tiecha Talley, Gwen Stadium and Chrishonda Norman; two brothers, the Rev. Hayes Hite Jr. and Malvin Hite; six sisters, Judy Carter, Rose Johnson, Albertha Francois, Mary Swan, Brenda J. Thomas and Theresa Hite; and 14 grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Hayes Hite Sr.

child care worker and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church

Neal J. Oncale

age 52, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 20, 2003

visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Patrice Lasseigne Oncale; one son, Bryon J. Oncale; one daughter, Lori K. Oncale; two brothers, Gerard "Jerry" and James C. Oncale; two sisters-in-law, Jane Oncale and Priscilla Lasseigne; two brothers-in-law, Tommy and Russell Lasseigne Jr.; and his father-in-law, Russell Lasseigne Sr.

preceded in death by his parents, C.L. "Jero" Oncale Jr. and Joyce Landry Oncale

employee of Landry’s Funeral Home for 30 years and was the 1993 Grand Marshall of the Labadieville Community Fair, Co-Captain of the Krewe of Christopher, past assistant Chief of the Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Lions Club

Mack J. Picou

age 68, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003

visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Janita Galiano Picou; three sons, Dennis, Tommy and Paul Picou; two daughters, Phyllis Guidry and Natalie Blair; two brothers, Wiltz Jr. and Franklin Picou; two sisters, Loretta Duet and Emelie Picou; 10 grandsons; and three step-grandsons

preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz Sr. and Liza Terrebonne Picou

retired state trooper and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150, a life member of Galliano American Legion Post No. 315, a life member of the Louisiana Chapter No. 9 of the disabled American Veterans and a member of the retired state employees association; served in the U. S. Army in the Korean Conflict; Catholic

Nolan J. ‘Spike’ Rodrigue

age 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gibson, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson

survived by his wife, Margaret A. Rodrigue; one daughter, Rachael Rodrigue of Conway, Ark.; one sister, Mirley Lirette; four nephews; one niece; and the J.Y.Authement family

preceded in death by his parents, Maurice J. Rodrigue and Clemanc Martin Rodrigue; and one sister, Mildrid Folse

in the 3rd Marine Division in the Korean War

Thibodaux Funeral Home

MARCH 22, 2003

Adrian Charles Penisson

age 32, a native of Raceland and resident of Baltimore, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003

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

survived by his parents, Dennis Joel Penisson and Janice Hodson Penisson; one half-brother, Gregory Scott Hodson of Raceland; and two sisters, Dana Penisson Adams of Raceland and Judithe Penisson Ord of Yorktown, Va.

preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Clarence Penisson Sr. and Annette Falgout Penisson and Royal Charles Hodson Sr. and Juanita Crowford Hodson

graduate of Rice University and John Hopkins University

Samart Funeral Home

MARCH 23, 2003

Charles Dallas ‘C. D.’ Connally

age 29, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial services Monday in the funeral home chapel

survived by his wife, Christina Willis Connally of Houma; his parents, Roberta Toups and Robert Connally of Houma; his sister and brother-in-law, Cassie and Shane Stiltner of Houma; his grandparents, Mary Noblitt, and Loretta and Francis Toups; his mother- and father-in-law, Margie and Gary Willis; two nieces, D.J. Connally and Erin Stiltner; his godchild, Trent Toups; two brothers-in-law, Charles and Michael Willis; one sister-in-law, Wendy Willis; 22 aunts and uncles, Richard M. and Vera Toups, Samantha and Todd Delhoussey, Carolina and Arthur "Pon" Neal, Gail and Evans Naquin, Wanda and Stevie Pitre, Lorretta and James Puckett, John and Linda Connell, Ronnie Connell, Alice Theriot, Francis "Buddy" Toups Jr., Pat Toups, E.J. Toups, Barbara Toups, Danny Toups and Mary Toups; two cats, Marcella and Georgi; two dogs, Buster and Puck; and numerous cousins

preceded in death by his grandparents, Evelyn and Charles Dallas Connally; and his uncle, Merlin Theriot

welder for Preferred Industrial

Chauvin Funeral Home

Albert Lawrence ‘Neenie’ Trahan

age 65, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2003

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Clara Miller Trahan of Houma; his mother, Uranie Antill Trahan of Bayou Black; two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy "Timmy" and Maura Trahan, and Scott and Ellen Trahan, all of Houma; two daughters, Leslie DeRoche and fiance Dwayne Ayo, and Christie and husband Brent Theriot, all of Houma; four brothers, Gilbert Jr. and wife Betty Trahan, W.L. and Rita Trahan, Floyd and Carolyn Trahan, all of Houma, and Carroll Trahan of Chalmette; one brother-in-law, Jimmy Lee Johnson of Arlington, Va.; 10 grandchildren, Christopher, Johnathan, Andre, Danny, Bryson and Seth Trahan, Brooke and Ashley DeRoche, and Cruz and Brittany Theriot; and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Caitlyn Trahan

preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Trahan Sr.; and one daughter, infant Dana Annette Trahan

retired bread salesman for Evangeline Maid, where he worked for 20 years; avid fisherman and hunter, member of Terrebonne General Medical Center’s Outreach Opportunity Club, a U. S. Army veteran and parishioner of St. Anthony’s

Chauvin Funeral Home

Anthony Authur Voisin

age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Antoinette Brajkovich Voisin of Gray; his mother, Marie Boudin Holloway of Houma; one stepson, L.J. Barrios of Boothville; one adopted daughter, Charlene Priestley of Bayou Vista; two stepdaughters, Mary Creppel of Boothville and Tina Lauricella of Patterson; two brothers, Paul Voisin of Morgan City and Ernest Voisin of Berwick; four sisters, Delores Crochet of Bayou Vista, Theresa Dupre of Houma, Mary Anslim of Patterson and Lori Anslim of Atlanta; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, John Voisin

tug boat captain for Stapp Towing for 31 years and was U.S. Marine veteran

MARCH 24, 2003

Estelle Adams Comardelle

age 84, a native of Gheens, former resident of Des Allemands and resident of Lockport, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003

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

survived by six sons, Wilton "Strech" Jr., Leslie, Jerry, Richard, Gary and Michael Comardelle; four daughters, Elma Comardelle Bergeron, Wyonnia Comardelle Romeo, Mary Ann Comardelle Pickett and Kathleen Comardelle Rodriguez; one sisters, Josephine Adams Comardelle; 47 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren

preceded in death by her former husband, Wilton Comardelle Sr.; her parents, Antoine Adams Sr. and Josephine Matherne Adams; one son, Nelton Comardelle; five brothers, Aldolph, Joseph, Antoine Jr., Fred and Lucian Adams; and two sisters, Elvere Adams Comardelle and Angelique Adams Cloulee

Joan Marie Brettillo Robichaux

age 43, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 23, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rose Memorial Cemetery

survived by her husband, Barry Robichaux of Houma; three daughters, Star Robichaux of Ocean Springs, Miss., Angela Robichaux and Krystal Robichaux, both of Houma; her parents, Angelo and Thelma Carrere Brettillo; one sister, Dianh Adams of Bogalusa; eight brothers, Nickie Brettillo and Gilbert Hebert, both of Westwego, Johnny Brettillo, Troy Brettillo and Kyle Brettillo, all of Hammond, Bryan Brettillo of Natalbany, Angelo Brettillo Jr. of Ponchatoula and Tim Hebert of Texas; and three grandchildren

Eulan Jean Rodrigue

age 89, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 23, 2003