Houma Courier Obituaries 2003 07 July

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

JULY 1, 2003

Nolan J. Crochet

age 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Dugas Cemetery

survived by two sons, Nelson Crochet Sr. and Robert Crochet; two stepsons, Alexander Creppel Sr. and Nolan Schouest Sr.; two daughters, Clarabelle C. Morgan and Nora Jean C. Matherne; one stepdaughter, Lorecia Creppel Matherne; one sister, Mary Mae C. Badeaux; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by one brother, Beldon Crochet; three halfbrothers, Wilfred and Cleveland Rhodes, and Chester Crochet; one sister, Della Crochet; and one half-sister, Stella Rhodes

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Aimee Trahan Hebert

age 88, a native of Humphrey and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by four sons, Ronald Hebert and wife, Charlotte, Howard F. Hebert III and wife, Josephine, Dale Hebert of Houma and Dane Hebert of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; one sister, Dolores Acosta of Houma; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Howard F. Hebert Jr.; her parents, Joseph Trahan and Agnes Robichaux Trahan; one daughter, Judy Ann Hebert; and three brothers, Herman, Roy and Jesse Trahan

homemaker and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post No. 3700, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 31 and a charter member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Paul Clayton Montgomery

age 81, a native of Phoenix, and resident of Montegut, died at 2:24 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003

no services were scheduled

survived by his wife, Pauline Hall Montgomery of Montegut; three sons, Michael Montgomery and wife, Jan, of Othello, Wash., Donald Montgomery and wife, Carla, of Montegut and John Montgomery and wife, Tracey, of Salinas, Calif.; one brother, Bill Montgomery of Yuma, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John Montgomery and Agnes Holmes Montgomery; one son, Richard Montgomery; and five brothers, Lewis, Robert, John, Richard and Danny Montgomery

retired heavy equipment operator with the county of Imperial in California and was in the U. S. Marine Corps League in World War II

David Joseph ‘Rock’ Bergeron Sr.

age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:49 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Virginia Pflieger Bergeron of Houma; his mother, Pearl Bourg Bergeron of Houma; two sons, David Bergeron Jr. and wife, Melinda Scott Bergeron, of Houma, and Todd Bergeron of New Orleans; and three grandchildren, David Bergeron III, Dylan Bergeron and Rebekah Bergeron

preceded in death by his father, Eddie Bergeron

retired mechanic for Lavis Conoco Station and was in the U. S. Army Reserves; member of New Hope World Outreach Center

Chauvin Funeral Home

JULY 2, 2003

Marie Rosalie Sanders Billiot

age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003

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

survived by one son, William "Butch" Billiot of Houma; one daughter, Anna Billiot of Houma; one brother, Willie Sanders Jr. of Pineville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her former husband, Willis Billiot; her parents, Willie Joseph Sanders Sr. and Annie Mae Williams Sanders; two brothers, Singleton and Frank Sanders; and one sister, Betty Chaisson

clerk for South Central Bell for 34 years and was a member of the CWA, Office Administrator for both the Grand Caillou and Dulac Band of Biloxi and was an active member of the Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogees Tribe; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Carrie Lathrop Cheramie

age 93, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by two sons, Edward "Nue" Cheramie and Roland "Roach" Cheramie; one daughter, Bernice "Laloot" Griffin; two brothers, Morrison and Lorris Lathrop; four sisters, Doris Bouzigard, Georgianna Gaspard, Onise Galliano and Dorothy Sacco; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Edwin "Topp" Cheramie; her parents, Woodford and Leoncia Coron Lathrop; one daughter, Mildred Doucet; three brothers, Woodford, Bradford and Davidson Lathrop; and two sisters, Lenora Pitre and Nora Anselmi

parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Todd Anthony Chiasson

age 39, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious services Thursday at the funeral home

survived by his wife, Jessica A. Chiasson; his parents, Teddy J. Chiasson Jr. and Myrline Guidry Chiasson; his grandparents, Teddy Chiasson Sr. and Ethel Breaux Chiasson and Bernice Toups Guidry; one daughter, SkyLynn Chiasson; one brother, Lonnie Chiasson; and one sister, Kristy Arcement

preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Guidry

Nolan J. Crochet

age 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003

funeral services were held today at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, with burial in Dugas Cemetery

survived by two sons, Nelson Crochet Sr. and Robert Crochet; two stepsons, Alexander Creppel Sr. and Nolan Schouest Sr.; two daughters, Clarabelle C. Morgan and Nora Jean C. Matherne; one stepdaughter, Lorecia Creppel Matherne; one sister, Mary Mae C. Badeaux; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by one brother, Beldon Crochet; three halfbrothers, Wilfred and Cleveland Rhodes, and Chester Crochet; two sisters, Della Crochet and Cecile Pitre; and one half-sister, Stella Rhodes

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Mable LeCompte Cunningham Guidry

age 94, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 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 four sons, LeeRoy, Horace, Lloyd and Jason Cunningham, all of Houma; two daughters, Roberta Fanguy and Anna Lee Parks of Bayou Blue; one sister, Laura Malbrough of Houma; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Loveless Cunningham; her second husband, Harry Guidry; her parents, Nicholas LeCompte and Leodile Chauvin LeCompte; five brothers, Sidney, Ruffin, Harris, Ecton and Gilbert LeCompte; and one sister, Eugenie LeBlanc

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Hesmie Bergeron Himel

age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:31 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003

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

survived by one sister, Thelma Thibodeaux and husband, Emile; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Himel; her parents, Philip and Angela Oncale Bergeron; two brothers, Ivan Bergeron Sr. and Hervey Bergeron; and one sister, Elsie Gilbert

Myrl Margaret Guidry James

age 74, a native of Bourg and resident of Lehi, Utah, died Monday, June 30, 2003

graveside services Thursday at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery in Baton Rouge

survived by two sons, Kenneth L. James Jr. and wife, Judy, of LaComb, and Leonard L. James and wife, Alisa, of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Wanda Leyva and husband, Tony, of San Antonio and Janice Walton and husband, Robert, of Lehi; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her stepmother, Cecilia Guidry of Houma; two brothers, Robert Guidry and wife, Linda, of Houma and Duane Guidry and wife, Peggy, of Denver; one sister, Mary Ann Rodrigue and husband, Lionel, of Houma

preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Larue James Sr.; and her parents, Louis Joseph and Bernice Evala Matherne Guidry

Corrine Lucas

age 87, a native of Simmesport and resident of Houma, died at 8:13 a.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by two sons, Robert Lucas and wife, Lelia, of Richmond, Calif., and John Lucas and wife, Barbara, of Houma; one daughter, Jessie Shaw of San Francisco; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, George and Renia Shaw; one brother, David Hunter; and two sisters, Aslee Bell and Lillie Jones

Jehovah Witness

JULY 3, 2003

Charisse Percle

age 22, a native of Schriever and resident of Broussard, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2003

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Broussard; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery

survived by her parents, Perry and Ava Percle; one brother, Bryce Percle; and her grandparents, Lillian Arceneaux and Wilbert and Delores Percle

preceded in death by her grandfather, Murphy Arceneaux

graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School

JULY 4, 2003

Trina Callais Boudreaux

age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:37 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Adam J. Boudreaux; one son, John Boudreaux Sr.; one daughter, Eve Boudreaux Orgeron; three brothers, Linton, Clivington and Clinton Callais; two sisters, Julia C. Vegas and Barbara C. Trahan; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Anderson Xavier Callais and Viola Elizabeth Hingle Callais; one son, James Adam Boudreaux; two daughters, Jennifer Ann Boudreaux and Jo Ann Marie Boudreaux; three brothers, Anderson Jr., Theophile and Lindy Callais; and three sisters, Earlia Guidry, Irene Callais and Lucy Mae Callais

parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Lois P. Isaacks

native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003

visitation to funeral time Sunday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; funeral services Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by one sister, Merle P. Hudkins of Houma; and her nieces and nephews, Bonnie Flippin of Palatka, Fla., Billy Jordan of LaBelle, Fla., Jimmie Jordan of Lake City, Fla., Tommie Francis of Evergreen, Colo., Jo Ann Griffin of Houma, Marlene Majoria, Richard Posecai and Gwen Schaubhut, all of Luling

preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. "Jabo" Isaacks; her parents, Joseph T. Posecai and Effie Rouen Posecai; one sister, Rinda May; one brother, Joseph O. Posecai; and two nephews, Walter J. "Sonny" May Jr. and Darrell H. May

parishioner of Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette and a member of the Lafayette Petroleum Club

Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka

Gil R. LeCompte

age 54, a native of Houma and resident of Poplarville, Miss., died Wednesday, July 2, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss.; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Wesson Cemetery

survived by his wife, Dianne Hughes LeCompte of Poplarville; three sons, James LeCompte of Hattiesburg, Miss., Jason LeCompte of Jackson, Miss. and Jeffery LeCompte of Wesson, Miss.; two daughters-in-law, Yolanda LeCompte and Saundra LeCompte; one brother, Douglas LeCompte of Houma; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Edith LeCompte

licensed embalmer and funeral director for White Funeral Home in Poplarville and Lumberton and a former employee of Brookhaven Funeral Home; U. S. Navy veteran in the Vietnam Conflict

Esther Mae Hebert Maronge

age 81, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 12:48 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2003

graveside services held Saturday at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by one son, Bobbie "Joe" Maronge and wife, Blanche, of Dulac; one daughter, Anna "Susie" Baldone and husband, John, of Houma; two brothers, Myron Hebert and Charles Hebert of Dulac; one sister, Ethel Luke of Dulac; four grandchildren, state Rep. Damon Baldone, Dana Norman, Bobby Joe Maronge and Billy Joe Maronge; and four great-grandchildren, Gabby Norman, Landon Norman, Kip Maronge and Justin Maronge

preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Man" Maronge; her parents, Sidney Hebert and Mary Bourg Hebert; four brothers, Ernest Hebert, Walton Hebert, Anthony Hebert and Vernon Hebert; and two sisters, Anna Mae Hebert and Zelta Hebert

retired courier/teller at Bank One and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Gizelle Michel McCoy

age 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Gregory McCoy of Houma; her mother, Evelyn Ordoyne Michel; two daughters, Marcie McCoy and Mikki McCoy; two brothers, Bill Michel and Bodie Michel; one sister, Trudie Gaudet; and three grandchildren, Trent McCoy, Cameron Lodrigue and Alexis Lodrigue

preceded in death by her father, Arthur Michel Sr.; and one brother, Arthur Michel Jr.

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Elijah ‘Demon’ McKay Jr.

age 33, a native of New Orleans, and resident of Houma, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray

survived by his mother, Joyce Calloway McKay; one brother, Jerome Micheal McKay; and one sister, Lakenya Lynette McKay

preceded in death by his father, Elijah McKay Sr.

member of Mount Horeb Baptist Church

JULY 5, 2003

Marie ‘Mildred’ Chaisson

age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery

survived by five brothers, Louis "Mac" Lodrigue of Duson, and Edward, Ernest, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue, all of Houma; and one sister, Marie Irene Lodrigue

preceded in death by her husband, Gracien Chaisson; her parents, Elizabeth Marie and Eloi "Mexican" Lodrigue; one brother, Junior Lodrigue; and two sisters, Josephine "Mabel" Billiot and Marie "Florence" Lodrigue

member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and enjoyed sewing

Marianne C. Vega

age 58, a native of Montgomery, Ala., and resident of Cut Off, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Randy R. Vega; her father, Lorimer P. Comeaux; one son, Jay Vega; two daughters, Melanie Vega and Maria V. Gros; two brothers, Paul and Michael Comeaux; two sisters, Pam Hargis and Karen Marler; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by her mother, Emelda Trosclair Comeaux

parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with family

JULY 6, 2003

Angus John Babin

age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel

survived by his former wife, Vivian Dion of Houma; two sons, Patrick J. and Donovan P. Babin, both of Houma; three daughters, Anita M. Gomez and husband, Angel, of Las Vegas, Norma A. Babin and husband, Tony Theriot, of Houma, and Janet L. Bergeron and husband, Trever, of Houma; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Laura LeCompte Babin; one brother, Kelvin Babin; and one sister, Wanda Greenwood

parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, assistant police chief in Houma and member of the Louisiana Peace Officers Association

Russell A. Chiasson Sr.

age 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife of 58 years, Hannah S. Chiasson; four sons, Russell "Rusty" Jr., Marlow, Brian and Noah Chiasson; two daughters, Nancy Oncale and Michelle Marler; two brothers, Roger and Donald Chiasson; two sisters, Diane "Teat" Trosclair and Susie Haydel; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Noah James and Myrtle Oncale Chiasson; one son-in-law, Michael Oncale Sr.; and two brothers, George and Peter Chiasson

parishioner for 78 years of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Richard Garner Sr.

age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his second wife, Yvonne H. Garner; four sons, Reginald, Donnie, Ronald and Christopher Garner; one daughter, Rachel Picou; two brothers, Andrew Garner Jr. and Sidney Smith; seven sisters, Olivia Smith, Elouise Joseph, Onita Celestine, Beahula Henry, Marion Haynes, Chester Mary Garner-Crockette and Margarette Mitchell; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Vera Galmore Garner; his parents, Andrew Garner Sr. and Beahula Garner; one son, Richard Garner Jr.; and one sister, Gustavia Porche

JULY 7, 2003

Edward ‘May-Kay’ Aucoin

age 95, a native of Thibodaux and longtime resident of Audubon Guest House, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003

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

survived by one son, Albert "Mike" Aucoin and his wife, Carol, of Vacherie; two daughters, Gertrude Aizen and Rita Mae and husband, Norman NaVarne, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Gibber and Francis Aucoin; two sisters, Vesta Ockman and Sophie Morales; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Lucia Durocher Aucoin; his second wife, Rose Coupel Sanchez Aucoin; his parents, Adrian "Babe" Aucoin and Faustine Mire Aucoin; one great-granddaughter, Emma Alexander; one brother Raphael Aucoin; and three sisters, Leve Boudreaux, Bessie Theriot and Anna Mae Bernard

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Floyd Lee ‘Old Timer’ Clark

age 61, a native of Weiner, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 9:57 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by his wife, Gail Ann Bergeron Clark; his mother, Dessie Barns Clark of Harrisburg, Ark.; two sons, Tim "Spanky" Clark and wife, Christine, of Houma and Phillip Adams and wife, Melanie, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Paula and husband, Jimmy Lynn "One Man Gang" Parrott, Yolanda and husband, Chuck Babin of Houma and Melissa and husband, Bryon Hamby of St. Mary, Ga.; three sisters, Cecil Chamblee and Rita MRoss of Jonesboro, Ark., and Vickie Brook of Forth Worth, Texas; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, James Logan Clark

former farm manager for Prudential Insurance Company and was a truck driver for Venture Trucking Company

member of the Krewe of Hercules and the Bayou Blue-Coteau Lions Club

Dorothy Katherine ‘Dot’ Daspit

age 95, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 9:29 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003

graveside services Wednesday at Magnolia Cemetery

survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. L.R. Daspit of Arlington, Va.; and four nieces and nephews, Caroline Klam of Arlington, Dana Daspit Dougherty of Alexandria, Va., Capt. Peter Daspit, USN of Kailua, Hawaii and Frank Daspit of Washington

preceded in death by her parents, Katherine Randall Daspit and Joseph Arthur Daspit; one brother, Lawrence R. Daspit; and one sister, Suzanne Elizabeth Seal

retired professor of Newcomb College

Chauvin Funeral Home

Susan Guidry Harper

age 54, a native of Cut Off and resident of Fort Collins, Colo., died at 4 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Jon "Skip" Harper; one daughter, Alicia Sue Harper; one sister, Netty Danos; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Elfer "Faro" Guidry and Romanda "T-Man" Eymard Guidry

Ulysse J. Hartman

age 70, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Emma Arceneaux Hartman; two sons, Allen J. and David J. Hartman; two daughters, Aline H. Landry and Elizabeth "T" H. Hebert; one brother, Rodney R. Hartman; one sister, Mary Ann H. Esponge; five grandchildren; and one step-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Fortuna Joseph and Duceana Terrebonne Hartman; one son, Kenneth James Hartman; and one daughter, Linda Ann Hartman

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

John Leonard Larrabee

age 64, a native of West Palm Beach, Fla., and resident of Bourg, died Saturday, July 5, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Patricia Dupre Larrabee of Bourg; five sons, Johnny Larrabee of Meridian, Miss., David Larrabee of Georgia, Alexander Paul Larrabee of South Carolina, John Edward Larrabee of Thibodaux and Don Allen Larrabee of Bourg; one daughter, Lisa L. Habis of Marrero; one brother, Patrick Larrabee of West Palm Beach; one sister, Sue Gibner of Altoona, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Larrabee and Annie Kate Mellette Larrabee; one daughter, Alma Jane Larrabee; one stepson, Herman Joseph Dupre; and one brother, William "Bill" Larrabee

retired plumber for 35 years with Larrabee’s Plumbing and Repair; served in the U. S. Navy for four years, stationed with the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt, served four years in the reserves and was commander for the Terrebonne Parish Coastal Rescue Unit from 1981-1983; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Lillian Brunet Roddy

age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2003

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by five daughters, Sybil Roddy McCann, Jeanne Roddy, Eileen Roddy Pellegrin and husband, Roy, of Houma, Ann Louise Roddy of Denham Springs and Mary Roddy Scott and husband, Douglas, of St. Joseph, Mo.; 12 grandchildren, Randall McCann, Rhett McCann, Valli McCann, Katherine Shields, Karen Crowder, Kenneth Hickman, Jennifer Kernan, Tina Jackson, Fritz Pellegrin Sr., Amy Goff, Timothy Chauvin and Rachel Scott; 15 great-grandchildren, Nicholas Boswell, Shay Boswell, Julia Thompson, Scott McCann, Matthew McCann, Samatha McCann, Monica Shields, Christopher Shields, Emily Crowder, Candace Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Fritz Pellegrin Jr., Amber Bonvillain, Devin Goff and Deryk Goff; and one great-great-grandchild, Bryson Duplantis

preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Joseph Roddy; her parents, John Brunet and Ada Fanguy Brunet; four brothers, Alcis, Alvin, Houston and John Brunet; and seven sisters, Estelle B. Theriot, Lucille B. Champagne, Corinne B. Moore, Aline B. Pierce, Florence B. Calaghan, Eunice B. Lirette and Mildred B. Bergeron

self-employed and retired from Gordon’s Groceries, was a charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite and a member of the Stinker’s Club and Krewe of Flames; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

JULY 8, 2003

Lorris Joseph Bouzigard Sr.

age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Virgus Daigle Bouzigard; four sons, George, Beau, Lorris James and Clifton Bouzigard; two daughters, Tonya B. Dennis and Bridgette B. Griffin; five brothers, Norbert, Maurice, Eris, George and Edgar Bouzigard; two sisters, Clamence David and Louise Bouziga; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Bouzigard and Emilie Dantin Bouzigard; one brother, Leo Bouzigard; and eight sisters, Elia Cheramie, Clarice Bouziga, Eusta Lefort, Inez Martin, Julia Lefort, Laura Terrebonne, Nora Bouziga and Elmire Bouziga

World War II Army veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Floyd Lee ‘Old Timer’ Clark

age 61, a native of Weiner, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 9:57 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003

funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by his wife, Gail Ann Bergeron Clark; his mother, Dessie Barns Clark of Harrisburg, Ark.; two sons, Tim "Spanky" Clark and wife, Christine, of Houma and Phillip Adams and wife, Melanie, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Paula and husband, Jimmy Lynn "One Man Gang" Parrott, Yolanda and husband, Chuck Babin of Houma and Melissa and husband, Bryon Hamby of St. Mary, Ga.; three sisters, Cecil Chamblee and Rita MRoss of Jonesboro, Ark., and Vickie Brook of Forth Worth, Texas; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, James Logan Clark

former farm manager for Prudential Insurance Co. and was a truck driver for Venture Trucking Co.; member of the Krewe of Hercules and the Bayou Blue-Coteau Lions Club

Falgout Funeral Home

Emerson Anthony Gaubert

age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2003

funeral services today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two daughters, Lorraine Gilardi and Fay Mahlie; two brothers, Dennis and Irby Gaubert; three sisters, Eunice Robert, Ethel Keller and Leah Rae Cantrelle; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Hymel Gaubert; his parents, Ambrose Gaubert and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; one son, Perry Gaubert; three brothers, Clifford, Lawrence and Norman Gaubert; and one sister, Agnes Adams

U. S. Army veteran

Bernie James ‘Up’ Giroir

age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:07 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003

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

survived by his mother, Annie M. Giroir of Houma; one brother, Lawrence F. "L. J." Giroir Jr. and wife, Pearly, of Houma; one nephew, Gerard Giroir and wife, Kate, of Houma; one niece, Kelli Giroir of Houma; one great-nephew, Mason Giroir; one great-niece, Kaitlyn Giroir; three stepnieces; five stepgreat-nieces; and three stepgreat-nephews

preceded in death by his father, Lawrence F. Giroir Sr.; one brother, Rudy F. Giroir; and one nephew, Heath Michael Giroir

parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Alberta Jones

age 82, a native of Houma and resident of Placerville, Calif., died Thursday, July 3, 2003

memorial service today at the Chapel of Pines in Placerville

survived by her husband, Donald Jones; one son, Stephen Jones; three daughters, Bonnie Jean Laker, Donna Jones Connek and Cheryl Jones Ondrecek; one brother Allen J. Hebert; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mathilde Hebert; two brothers, J.C. Hebert and Warren Hebert; and one sister, Gladys Hebert Bowers

homemaker and was Catholic

Marion Benoit Legendre

age 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay

survived by her husband, Roy Legendre; three sons, Ivy "Andy," Al and Kevin Legendre; three daughters, Myrna Legendre, Laura Legendre and Sharon Legendre Benoit; three brothers, Ernest, Bobby and Charles "C. J." Benoit; three sisters, Shirley B. Legendre, Mary Ann B. Chenier and Dot B. Thibodaux; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Alces and Mable Naquin Benoit; and three brothers, Armond, Joseph and Russell Benoit

Edna Jones Lovely

age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by her husband, Clarence Lovely Sr.; four sons, Clarence Jones of Chauvin, Willie Lovely of St. Gabriel, Micheal Lovely of Thibodaux and Clarence Lovely Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Lou Bertha Jackson of Chauvin, Joyce Lagarde and Doretha Andrews of Houma; two sisters, Millie Mitchell and Albertha Meachem of Marrero; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Effie and Alex Knightshed; five brothers, John, Jack, Henry, Eddie and Alton Knightshed; and three sisters, Eva Tanney, Celia Ann Knightshed and Effie Knightshed

homemaker

Mervin Lyons

native of Houma and resident of Houston, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Luke Baptist Church; funeral services Wednesday at the church

survived by his companion, Barbara Mills of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Ivory Williams of New Orleans, Mrs. Picola Ruffin and Mrs. Ruby Hamilton of Houma; one brother-in-law, Louis Ruffin; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Hawkins Lyons; and three brothers, Rezzie Lyons, Louis Lyons and Henry Lyons Jr.

parishioner of the Twentieth Century Baptist Church in Houston

Easter ‘To To’ Sargent

age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one daughter, Gertie Duncan of Thibodaux; two adopted granddaughters, Elnora Boyd and Mary Ann Campbell of Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, James "Bott" Sargent; her parents, June and Louise Van Buren; one daughter, Rosetta Victor; two sisters, Carrie Cook and Maggie Morgan; one stepsister, Mary Evangelist Thomas; and one stepbrother, Arthur Van Buren

served on the Usher Board and Deaconess Board at Moses Baptist Church

Mark Maron ‘Groove’ Soignier

age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003

celebration of his life was Saturday at 512 Central Avenue in Houma

survived by his wife, Lauren McGee Soignier of Houma; his former wife, Donna Sadler of Bourg; three daughters, Jennifer Soignier, Marion Soignier and Christine Soignier of Bourg; one stepson, Edward McGee; one stepdaughter, Katie McGee; two brothers, Jerry Soignier of Woodlands, Texas, and Brian Soignier of Durango, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Soignier and Irma Perez Soignier; and one brother, Bruce Soignier

private investigator and former Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Agent Game Warden for eight years

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Raymond Felix Theriot Jr.

age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Seminole, Fla., died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2003, of acute myelogenous leukemia

visitation to service time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his mother, Mae Duplantis Theriot Ledet of Thibodaux; one sister, Sharon Theriot Bergeron and husband, Gilford "Moe" Bergeron of Chauvin; one stepsister, Linda Ledet Levert and husband, Lawrence Levert of St. Martinville; two stepbrothers, Winston Ledet and wife, June Ledet and Anthony Ledet and wife, Elaine Ledet, of Texas; one uncle, Randolph Duplantis and wife, Mary Duplantis, of Kenner; four aunts, Gilda Duplantis Rhodes Guillory, Stella Dupre Duplantis, Hazel Triche LeBoeuf of Houma and Vivian Theriot Robichaux of Gonzales; one niece, Tina M. Doiron and husband, Grant Doiron, of Houma; one nephew, Brian Falgout and wife, Joni Falgout of Houma; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews

preceded in death by his father, Raymond Felix Theriot Sr.; his stepfather, Rene Ledet; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adley Duplantis and Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Theriot; five uncles, Ernest Duplantis Sr., Ephie Duplantis Sr., Ernest Theriot, L. J. Theriot and Euite Theriot; and three aunts, Lola Theriot, Hazel Theriot and Lois Theriot

manager of Sea Critters Restaurant in St. Petersburg, Fla., and was an Air Force veteran in the Vietnam War

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JULY 9, 2003

Oneil Antoinne Clement

age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Leona Ordoyne Clement; three sons, Allen, Michael and Bruce Clement; two daughters, Theresa Duplantis and Louella Lambert; one sister, Earline Adams; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Evelia H. Clement and Olezime Clement; four brothers, Gaston, Joseph, Lionel and Arcean Clement; and three sisters, Marie Clement, Adles and Ella Andras

James Edward ‘Jim’ Faull Sr.

age 81, a native of Broken Arrow, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:52 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; memorial service Thursday at the church, with a private burial

survived by his wife, Dorothy Jackson Faull; two sons, the Rev. James Edward Faull Jr. and the Rev. John Wesley Faull; and one daughter, Margaret Faull Stephens; one sister, Peggy Cole; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Estelle Autry Faull and Russell Faull; two brothers, Donald Faull and Eugene Faull; and one sister, Frances Yeager

member of Calvary Baptist Church

Gloria Voisin Guidry

age 73, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:38 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 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 two sons, Kelly James Guidry and Donald Francis Guidry; one daughter, Cindy Lynne LeBeouf; one brother, Linest Voisin; eight grandchildren, Greta Orgeron, Margo Guidry, Donna Armit, Rena Guidry, Gina Foster, Gerri Guidry, Heidi Guidry and Michelle LeBeouf; and seven great-grandchildren, Keri Orgeron, Kelsie Orgeron, Sebastian Armit, Celina Armit, Samantha Smith, Richard Foster II and Donavan Foster

preceded in death by her husband, Golden A. Guidry; her parents, Sidney J. Voisin and Lydia Luke Voisin; three brothers, Lynzy Hebert, Russell Voisin and Morris Voisin; and three sisters, Malvina V. Lirette, Eva Voisin and Shirley Voisin

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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Rosa Hinojosa Lazarus

age 92, a native of Vera Cruz, Mexico, and resident of Baton Rouge and Houma, died Thursday, July 3, 2003

private memorial service held Thursday at Green Oaks

survived by one son, Carlos Lazarus and wife, Stefani, of Houma; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Lazarus; her parents, Asencio and Linda Valdivia Hinojosa; and seven siblings, Rafael, Asencio, Fernandez, Lila, Mercedes, Angeles and Delia Hinojosa

Shelly Jude Migues

age 50, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Brenda Bonvillain Migues of Houma; two daughters, Melissa Migues of Youngsville and Leslie Migues of Coteau Homes; one brother, Kevin Migues of Youngsville; four sisters, Ann Trosclair of Jeanerette, Elizabeth Landry, Patrice Louviere of New Iberia and Karen Turner of Arkansas; and five grandchildren, Brandon Migues, Malia Migues, Travis Migues, Gauge Migues and Sarah Migues

preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Migues and Luna Guillot Migues; and one sister, Catherine Migues

welder/shop foreman for Danos and Curole and was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Jeanerette and 10 Point Buck Hunting Club in Bogalusa; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

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JULY 10, 2003

Aubrey Joseph Authement

age 71, a native of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Mary Smith Authement; two sons, William "Bill" Authement and wife, Connie Breaux Authement of Houma and Andrew "Andy" Authement and wife, Tammy Hammons Authement of Denham Springs; two brothers, Dr. Roland Authement of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Richard P. Authement of Chacahoula; six grandchildren, John David, Jason Lee and Cody James Authement, Kristen Renee Terrebonne, Andre Joseph and Tyler Landon Authement; and two great-grandchildren, Destiny Rae and Trent Michael Authement

preceded in death by one son, Mike Authement; his parents, Horace Joseph Authement and Lizzie Marcel Authement; and two brothers, Horace Jr. and Wilfred Eugene "Gene" Authement

served in the U. S. Air Force for four years and worked more than 35 years with the City of Houma Police Department, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; retired Major Chief of Detectives with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Jerry Joseph Domangue Sr.

age 71, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his wife, Florence Smith Domangue; one son, Jerry Domangue Jr. and wife, Kathy; three daughters, Vanessa D. Pellegrin and husband, Leroy, Judy D. Parria and husband, Gillis, and Jessica D. Dupre and husband, Cleveland; seven brothers, Raymond Domangue, Gary Domangue Sr., Clyde Domangue, Tores Domangue Jr., Rene Domangue, Terry Domangue and Israe Domangue Sr.; 10 grandchildren, Angie Chaisson, Jerry Domangue III, Brant, Joshua and Lee Michael Pellegrin, Nicholas and Mindy Parria and Courtney, Chelsey and Cayleigh Dupre; two great-grandchildren, Devon Chaisson and Rikki Domangue; three great-great-grandchildren, Shelby, Hailey and Emily Pellegrin; and one step-great-grandchild, Shaylyn Schexnayder

preceded in death by his parents, Tores and Mary Lirette Domangue Sr.; one daughter, Tina Marie Domangue; and two brothers, Ernest and Gene Domangue

retired captain with Little Caillou Fire Department and was a Deacon for Little Caillou Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Houma

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Eve Marie Martin

age 98, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003

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

survived by one niece; one grand niece and one grand nephew

preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Victoria Fournier Martin; and one sister, Marie M. Robichaux

parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Ned P. Pontif

age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Angelle Somme Pontif; three sons, Oliver Pontif, Les Pontif and Kevin Pontif; one daughter, Amelie Pontif Talbot; three brothers, Robert, George and John Pontif; two sisters, Vivian Cancienne and Alice Guidry; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Pontif and Juliette Bourg Pontif; one brother, Oliver Pontif Jr.; and two sisters, Hazel Chartier and Agnes Vice

World War II veteran and was a member of the Labadieville American Legion; lifetime employee of the railroad

Stephan Wayne Wheater

age 48, a native of Providence, R.I., and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his parents, Charles E. Wheater and Evelyn Marshall Wheater; one daughter, Jamie Leigh Wheater; four brothers, Walter, Christopher, John and Luke Wheater; one sister, Susan W. Marchetto; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by one brother, Charles E. Wheater Jr.

JULY 11, 2003

Adam ‘J. J.’ Howard

age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4:42 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by his wife, Rosie Howard of Houma; two sons, Lafonda Howard of Dermont, Ark., and Ronnie George of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Karen A. George; two brothers, Robert Brooks and Sylvester Howard, both of Houma; two sisters, Nancy Simmons of Houma and Maxine Black of Arkansas; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Elizabeth Howard; seven brothers, Edward, George, Ernest and Joseph Robinson and Frank, Allen and Alvin Howard; and five sisters, Lubertha Hawkins, Lillian Penson, Ellen Wallace, Corina Thomas and Lovethel Carvin

Baptist

Hubert Joseph Pellegrin Sr.

age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Doris Pellegrin of Houma; one son, Hubert "Beady" Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Shelia Pellegrin, of Houma; two daughters, Janice Scott and husband, Alvin Scott Jr. of Houma and Patsy Brunet and husband, Raleigh Brunet of Montegut; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Mazie Price Pellegrin; his parents, Elie Pellegrin and Lorencia Benoit Pellegrin; two grandsons, Keith Trahan and Ross Trahan; and six sisters, Ezelle P. Scott, Anneal P. Price, Gertrude P. Fanguy, Bernice P. Freeman, Flavia P. Allemand; and Nellie Mae P. White

self-employed fisherman and was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Nelson ‘Minnie Mam’ Thomas

age 49, a native and resident of Montegut, died Monday, July 7, 2003

funeral services Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by his mother, Lillian Payne Thomas; two daughters, Lakeisha Clay and Tammy Clay of Houma; three brothers, Brent and Ernest Thomas of Montegut and Earl Thomas of Houma; two sisters, Mable Williams of Bridge City and Betty Williams of Houma; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Willard Thomas Sr.; two brothers, Willard Thomas Jr. and Leonard Thomas; and one sister, Louvina Thomas

JULY 12, 2003

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JULY 13, 2003

Victor Peter Christoforo

age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2003

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

survived by one stepson, Dan G. Wagner of St. Martinville; and one brother-in-law, Nick J. Ciaccio of Gretna

preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae Ciaccio Christoforo; and his parents, Joseph Christoforo and Lena Giglio Christoforo

retired manager of 50 years with the Oliver Van Horn Company and always showed up for work; U. S. Air Force Korean War veteran, and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Oliver R. ‘Ollie’ Gardner

age 79, a native of Jamestown, N.D., and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003

visitation today at the Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Hillary Cemetery in Matthews

survived by his wife, Lura Duplantis Gardner; one stepson, Errol Malbrough and wife, Barbara; five sisters, Ethel Biggers of Yakima, Wash., Murra Miller of Portland, Ore., Joy Ann Richard of Rochester, Minn., and Helen Odegaard of Kathryn, N.D.; three grandchildren, Courtney L. Gautreaux, Erika L. Haddix and Gretchen L. Malbrough; four great-grandchildren, Caitlin LeBreton, Joshua Gautreaux, Tessa Gautreaux and Justin Gautreaux

preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Gardner and Esmarlde Marple Gardner; five brothers, Arthur Roy Gardner, Henry S. Gardner, Lloyd D. Gardner, Thomas C. Gardner and Harland R. Gardner; four sisters, Gladys E. Gardner, Estelle A. Gardner, Esmearld J. Gardner and Leona I. Gardner

retired engineer for Boeing Aircraft; member of the VFW Post 3700, American Legion No. 380, P.E.R. Elks Benevolent BPOE No. 1193 and the CCC; U. S. Navy veteran and parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

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Sophie Lirette Guidry Bent

age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Joseph Bent and wife, Patti Authement Bent, of Houma and Charles Albert Bent and wife, Reiko Bent, of Victorville, Calif.; one daughter, Mary Bent Callais of Houma; one brother, Ralph J. Lirette Sr. of Houma; eight sisters, Ella Lirette Ford of Patterson, Pearl Lirette Duplantis, Bella Lirette Deroche, Grace Lirette Zeringue, Ruth Lirette Hebert, Dorothy "Dot" Lirette Hebert, Shirley Lirette Allemand and Lillie Lirette Allemand, all of Houma; eight grandsons, Charles R. Bent of Reno, Nev., Joseph Michael Bent of Fullerton, Calif., Chad Kelly, Joseph Lynn Bent, Jason L. Bent, Jean P. Hebert, Justin L. Bent and Michael "Mackie" Callais, all of Houma; four granddaughters, Patricia Ann Bent of Portland, Ore., Chloe Kelly, Kayla Kelly and Annie Callais, all of Houma; four great-granddaughters, Jade Cuneo, Sydney Austin, Taiah Hebert and Angelina Caruso; and three great-grandsons, Nicholas Vannoy, Gianni Kelly and Michael Bent

preceded in death by her first husband, Luby Guidry, and second husband, Joseph Walter Bent; her parents, Henry Joseph Lirette and Lilly LeBouef Lirette; three brothers, Herbert A. Lirette, Paul H. Lirette and Avery J. Lirette

retired grocery retailer; member of the Catholic Daughters of American and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Lester G. Zeringue

age 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Joyce Pennison Zeringue; one son, Larry Zeringue; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Ella Marie Barrios Zeringue; his parents, Alonzo and Marie Zeringue; two brothers, Claiborne and Leon Zeringue; and three sisters, Mae Barrios, Maude Foster and Mildred Gautreaux

member of the American Legion

Augustine Redmond Smith

age 77, a native of Cedar Grove and resident of Montegut, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by her husband, Daniel Smith Sr. of Montegut; one son, Daniel Smith Jr. of Montegut; two daughters, Ernestine Redmond of Chalmette and RivaLee Lagarde of Montegut; four brothers, Howard Redmond of New Orleans, Hayward Redmond of Empire, Edward Redmond of Phoenix and Rousell Redmond of Gray; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Elsie Redmond; one brother, Ernest Redmond Sr.; and three sisters, Sarah, Elsino and Edna Mae Redmond

homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and served on the usher board

Josephine Rita Eskind

age 78, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003

visitation today and until funeral time Monday at the Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery

survived by four sons, Alfred, Roy, Leroy and Michael Eskind; four daughters, Bernice E. Bonin, Ruby E. Cantrelle, Daisy Eskind and Betty E. Price; two sisters, Louise Isiola Derkes and Eula Mae Mayon; 46 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Eskind; her parents, Noisia Brunet Comeaux and Sidney Comeaux; three sons, Charles, Roland and Arthur Eskind Jr.; two daughters, Irene Eskind Belanger and Mary Eskind Leonard; one grandson, Kerry Callais and one great-granddaughter, Vanessa Bonin

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; homemaker

JULY 14, 2003

Jayne Bell Ayo

age 95, a native of Vaughan, N.C., and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one sister-in-law, Sadie Bell of North Carolina; three nieces, Ruby King, Christine Shaw and Woody Bell; one nephew, Michael Pollio and wife, Beth; one great-niece, Faye Maynard; and numerous other nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her husband, Anatole Ayo Jr.; her parents, Stith Wright Bell and Elizabeth Bell; four brothers, Jessie, Johnny, Joseph and Charlie Bell; and five sisters, Willie, Ruby, Mae, Grace and Hope

homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, longtime volunteer for South La. Medical Center, named volunteer of the year and was former operator for Atlantic Bell; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

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Sophie Lirette Guidry Bent

age 89, a native and resident Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2003

funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by two sons, Lynn Joseph Bent and wife, Patti Authement Bent, of Houma and Charles Albert Bent and wife, Reiko Bent, of Victorville, Calif.; one daughter, Mary Bent Callais of Houma; one brother, Ralph J. Lirette Sr. of Houma; eight sisters, Ella Lirette Ford of Patterson, Pearl Lirette Duplantis, Bella Lirette Deroche, Grace Lirette Zeringue, Ruth Lirette Hebert, Dorothy "Dot" Lirette Hebert, Shirley Lirette Allemand and Lillie Lirette Allemand, all of Houma; eight grandsons, Charles R. Bent of Reno, Nev., Joseph Michael Bent of Fullerton, Calif., Chad Kelly, Joseph Lynn Bent, Jason L. Bent, Jean’ P. Hebert, Justin L. Bent and Michael "Mackie" Callais, all of Houma; four granddaughters, Patricia Ann Bent of Portland, Ore., Chloe Kelly, Kayla Kelly and Annie Callais, all of Houma; four great-granddaughters, Jade Cuneo, Sydney Austin, Taiah Hebert and Angelina Caruso; and three great-grandsons, Nicholas Vannoy, Gianni Kelly and Michael Bent

preceded in death by her first husband, Luby Guidry; her second husband, Joseph Walter Bent; her parents, Henry Joseph Lirette and Lilly LeBouef Lirette; and three brothers, Herbert A. Lirette, Paul H. Lirette and Avery J. Lirette

retired grocery retailer and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Victor Peter Christoforo

age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one stepson, Dan G. Wagner of St. Martinville; and one brother-in-law, Nick J. Ciaccio of Gretna

preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae Ciaccio Christoforo; and his parents, Joseph Christoforo and Lena Giglio Christoforo

retired manager of 50 years with Olivier Van Horn Co. and was a U. S. Air Force veteran in the Korean War; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Leslie Andrew Crochet

age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:21 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Vernon Crochet and wife, Gloria, and Michael Crochet and wife, Gail, of Houma; two daughters, Christine LeBoeuf and husband, Emile, and Linda Benoit and husband, Nuel, of Houma; two brothers, John Crochet and Russell Crochet of Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Elda Domangue Crochet; his parents, Elmer Crochet and Elizabeth Walker Crochet; one grandson, Todd Crochet; two brothers, Elmer Crochet and Roy Crochet; and one sister, Elizabeth Crochet Endsley

retired pumper with Superior Oil Company for 32 years; member of St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170, St. Gregory’s Usher’s Society and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Raymond Pierre ‘Bod’ LeBouef

age 70, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, July 13, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Nolia Marie Dupre LeBouef of Chauvin; seven sons, Alvin P. LeBouef and wife, Dodie, of Dulac, Allie J. LeBouef Sr. and wife, Ruby, Johnny J. LeBouef and wife, Shirlene, Steve J. LeBouef and wife, Anna, of Chauvin, Perry J. LeBouef and wife, Vanessa, of Houma, Wayne J. LeBouef and wife, Yvonne, of Bourg, and Ray LeBouef and wife, Doreen, of Larose; four daughters, Betty A. LeMaire of Lockport, Theresa M. LeBouef and husband, Ricky Authement, Dale Marie Theriot and husband, Clay, and Jamie A. Partin and husband, Noah, of Chauvin; three brothers, Ervin LeBouef, Horace P. LeBouef of Montegut and Joseph "Tin" LeBouef, of Chauvin; four sisters, Della Naquin, Sylvia L. Bertmess of Chauvin, Velma Molinere of Montegut and Cecil Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 38 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Elie LeBouef and Emma Dupre LeBouef; one son, Jerry LeBouef; three brothers, Lorice LeBouef, LeRoy LeBouef and Alvin LeBouef; and two sisters, Lucina Neil and Gertrue Dupre

retired fisherman and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Dorotha Mae ‘MaMaw’ Stark

age 85, a native of Rector, Ark., and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003

memorial service held at a later date

survived by her husband, Charles Stark; one son, George Stark; one daughter, Darlene Brantley; one brother, Curtis McMorris; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Amanda Harmon McMorris; one son, Wayne Stark; and one brother, George McMorris

JULY 15, 2003

Lawrence ‘Lloyd’ Bolt

age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, July 12, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one daughter, Marilyn B. Decosta of Spring Valley, N.Y.; one son, Kenneth Bolt of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; two brothers, Christopher Bolt Jr. and Leroy Bolt, both of Thibodaux, nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Christopher Sr. and Louella Lestrick Bolt; and four sisters, Rose B. Martin, Aldina B. Hawkins, Lula B. West and Irma B. Mouton

member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran

Jennifer ‘Jan’ Boudreaux

age 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, July 12, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her parents, Norman Boudreaux and Ethel Martin Links; three sons, Bucky, Rocky and Hoby Angelette; three brothers, Dean, David and Dennis Boudreaux; and one grandchild

Richard ‘Clem’ Clement

age 76, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:18 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003

funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Shirley Himel Clement; four sons, Richard, Douglas, Wayne and Glenn Clement; two daughters, Cyndi Cagle and Jenny Merritt; six brothers, Mercy, Hubert, Frank, Benny, Steve and Huey Clement; two sisters, Joyce Robinson and Nellie Lefort; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Clement; one son-in-law, Kenneth Merritt; one brother, George Clement; and one sister, Jeanette C. Brunet

retired crane mechanic from Avondale Shipyard and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Juliane Augner Semken

age 86, a native of Queens, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 6:06 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; rosary recited Wednesday at the funeral home chapel; burial held at a later date

survived by one son, Robert Semken of Houma

preceded in death by her parents, John Augner Sr. and Emma Roelofsen Augner; and one brother, John Augner Jr.

retired payroll clerk for Catholic Charities and was a volunteer at Terrebonne Medical Center; awarded volunteer of the year and was a member of V.F.W., W.O.W. and Annunziata Catholic Church Altar Society; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Patricia Ann Washer Theriot

age 66, a native of Monroe, longtime resident of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Felix J. "Sonny" Jones and wife, Tina, of Montegut and Mark Randall "Randy" Jones of Chauvin; five daughters, Patsy Prejean and husband, Paul, of Houma, Catherine "Cathy" L. Jones of Westwego, Karen Bourgeois and husband, Ricky, of Chauvin, Tania Smith and husband, Calvin, of Jacksonville, N.C., and Nicole Lynn Theriot of Lafayette; one sister, Carolyn Bayhi of Tylertown, Miss.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Peter Theriot; her parents, Felix W. Washer and Hattie Jane Lightsey Washer; one grandson, Zane M. Smith; three brothers, Clyde Washer, Richard "Bubba" Washer and Johnnie Washer; and one sister, Joyce Breaux

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

JULY 16, 2003

Jerry Michael Billiot

age 49, a native of Dulac and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, July 14, 2003

memorial service held Thursday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church

survived by three sons, Terrance, Warren "Jerome" and Michael; four daughters, Dawn, Bette, Mandy and Maggie; three brothers, Raymond, Patrick and Wilbert; and three sisters, Marie, Louise and Theresa

preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marie Rosella Billiot; and four brothers, Linest, Larry, Easton and Willie

boat captain for Parker Drilling; Baptist

Ricky Joe Boyd

age 44, a native of Duncan, Okla., a former resident of Houma and resident of Breaux Bridge, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003

visitation Thursday and funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery

survived by his parents, Jay Doyle Boyd and Mildred Neely Boyd of Breaux Bridge; one son, John Paul Legendre of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Jay Randall Boyd and wife, Denise, of Raceland and David Boyd and wife, Rayemona, of Houma

truck driver

Enola Mott

age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, July 11, 2003

visitation to wake time today and to funeral time Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; wake service today at the church; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Calvary UMC Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by her husband, Albert Mott Sr. of Des Allemands; three daughters, Delores Darensberg of Boutee, Anna Mae Thomas of Raceland and Alberta Singleton of Harvey; five sons, Albert Mott Jr. of Kenner, Nolan Mott Sr., James Mott Sr. and Michael Mott, all of Des Allemands and Irvin Mott of Morrow; 48 grandchildren; 91 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, James Sr. and Gracie Scott Collins; one son, Lawrence Mott Sr.; three daughters, Dorothy Allen, Shirley Robinson and Patricia Mott; four brothers, Harry, James, Irvin and Henderson Scott; and five sisters, Rose Brown, Alberta Cotton, Lessie Young, Caldonya Williams and Mary Alice Simmons

member of Antioch Baptist Church

Wesley Joseph Robichaux Jr.

age 72, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 4:32 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church

survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Brown Robichaux of Houma; two daughters, Danielle R. Chauvin of Metairie and Josette Meese of Katy, Texas; and two grandchildren, Mitzi L. Chauvin of Houma and Justin P. Chauvin of Baton Rouge

preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Joseph Robichaux Sr. and Levie Boudreaux Robichaux

retired human resource manager for Chromalloy; U. S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Bessie Cheramie Savoie

age 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 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 her husband, Mervin Savoie; three daughters, Arlene Mosley, Leslie Callais and Vivian Callais; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Felarise; four brothers, Marcel, Berwick, Alcide Jr. and Ozema Cheramie; four sisters, Alcidee Verdin, Viana Danos, Victoria Johnfroe and Deeanne Cheramie; and 11 grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Alcide Sr. and Odile Gaudet Cheramie; one son, Clivington Callais Jr.; three brothers, Bernice, Lindberg and Penelton Cheramie; and two sisters, Alcida Brunet and Evada Cheramie

Catholic

Josephine Marie Walker Songe

age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Emile P. Songe of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, George A. Walker and Theresa Ledet Walker; three brothers, John Walker, Lawrence Walker and Earl Walker; and five sisters, Georgia Bergeron Bourg, Doll Mae Walker Guidry, Lydia Walker, Marie Walker and Ann Walker Ellender

homemaker and a member of St. Francis de Sales Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales

JULY 17, 2003

Elinor Gast Bennett

died Saturday, May 17, 2003, in Montgomery, Ala., and was cremated on Wednesday, May 21, 2003

graveside service held Saturday at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans

White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home in Montgomery

L. Vernon Bourgeois

age 75, a native of Convent and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church

survived by two daughters, Yolande Boudreaux and Bonnie Bourgeois; one son, L. Vernon Bourgeois Jr.; one sister, Gertrude Bourgeois; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mary Earl "Cissy" Daunis Bourgeois; his parents, H.L. Bourgeois and Gertrude Legendre Bourgeois; and five brothers, Warren, Marion, Donald, Bruce and James Bourgeois

retired agent from National Life Insurance Company, a veteran of the U. S. Navy, a former chairman of the Terrebonne Parish Tourist Commission, a former Police Juror and Parish Councilman and a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Church

JULY 18, 2003

Randy Ayzinne

age 45, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Lance Ayzinne and Chad Ayzinne; two daughters, Rhonda Ayzinne and Wanda Ayzinne; two brothers, Lloyd Ayzinne Jr. and LeRoy Ayzinne; and two sisters, Pearly Scioneaux and Lediana Gaudet

preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Ayzinne Sr. and Corrin Rodrigue Ayzinne; and three brothers, Sherman, Norman and Gilbert Ayzinne

Elinor Gast Bennett

died Saturday, May 17, 2003, in Montgomery, Ala., and was cremated on Wednesday, May 21, 2003

graveside service held Saturday at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans

White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home in Montgomery

Esther Marie Breaux

age 66, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2003

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Edward James Breaux; two sons, Wayne Breaux and Keith Breaux and wife, Melissa; one daughter, Kathy Breaux; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Effie Poincot Darcey; one daughter, Connie Samanie; and three sisters, Ethel Oncale, Hazel Boudreaux and Joyce Naquin

parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Wilbert Paul Dubois

age 73, a native and resident of Donner, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Peggy Marie Gagneaux; two sons, John DuBois of Donner and Keith Dubois of Chacahoula; four daughters, Bernadette Chiasson and husband, Herman, of Donner, Edith Kidder and husband, Stanislaus, of Donner, Kim Usey and husband, Carl, of Donner, and Monica Rogers and husband, Marty, of Bayou Blue; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Alces John Dubois and Ovelia LeBlanc

worked 37 years at Marsh Equipment Co. and retired from J. Ray McDermott; U. S. Army veteran in the Korean War and was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Marcelain ‘Leck’ Folse Jr.

age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 17, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his companion, Beverly Azema of Thibodaux; his former wife, Frances Folse of Thibodaux; nine daughters, Stella F. Triggs, Dorothy F. Gray Browder, Barbara F. Triggs Lee, Cheryl F. Jones, and Juanita, Marie Ann, Shamika, Shawna and Tasha Azema, all of Thibodaux; three sons, Clarence Folse Sr., Terrell Azema and Derrell Azema, all of Thibodaux; four brothers, Nolan Folse Sr. and Eddie Folse, both of Raceland, Leonard Folse and Lawless Folse, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Marcelain Sr. and Ida Folse; one brother, Aubrey Folse; two sisters, Celestine Folse and Sedonia Shelby; and two grandsons

Bertha ‘Dimple’ Holmes Griffin

age 75, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two brothers, Clarence Holmes Sr. and David Holmes and wife, Rementry, of Houston; one sister-in-law, Bertha M. Holmes of Houma; and three sisters, Marian H. Jones, Betty M. Holmes and Sarah Holmes, all of Houma

preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Griffin; her parents, Laura Moore Holmes and Webster Holmes Sr.; three brothers, the Rev. Isaiah S. Holmes, Webster Holmes Jr. and Chester Holmes; and three sisters, Lula H. Anderson, Agnes H. Miller and Myrtle H. Wolfe

retired teacher from Terrebonne Parish School Board

Juanice Iona ‘Niecee’ Matherne

age 62, a native of Jonesville and resident of Bourg, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery

survived by her husband, Kenneth "Matt" Matherne Sr.; four sons, Kenneth "Kenny" Matherne Jr., Keith Aaron Matherne, Clint Revere Jennings and Shane P. Matherne; three daughters, Connie Lynn Marcel, Pamela M. Guidry and Nicole Streva; one brother, Lawrence Cockerham; nine grandchildren, Chad Braud, Charlie Anderson, Lindsay Cay Jennings, Brooke Deroche, Darrin "D.J." Guidry, Kenneth Matherne III, Jeramy Matherne, Stacy Matherne and Jordan Streva; and two great-grandchildren, Anna Marie Deroche and Mason Braudnac

preceded in death by her parents, Moses Aaron and Lillie Smith Cockerham; one brother, Charles Cockerham; and one grandson, Michael Paul Braud

member of the United Methodist Women’s Auxiliary and Bayou Blue United Methodist Church

Samart Funeral Home

Jimmie ‘Jim Bo’ Williams

age 51, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Janell Gisclair Williams; one son, Jason Williams and wife, Tissylyn; one stepson, Keith Randazzo and wife, Natashia; one daughter, Bunnie Authement and husband, Corey; one stepdaughter, Amy Randazzo; two brothers, Michael Williams and Coy Williams; two sisters, Corine Guidry and Phyllis Sauder; and two grandchildren, Katelyn and Trey Randazzo

preceded in death by his parents, Prentiss and Venecia Broussard Williams; and one brother, Prentiss "Pat" Williams

Samart Funeral Home

JULY 19, 2003

Rebecca Claire Fakier

age 8, a native and resident of Houma, died at her home at 3:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2003

visitation Sunday 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 Cemetery No. 2

Rebecca is survived by her parents, Dr. David R. Fakier and Laura L. Fakier; her two brothers, Edward and Mark Fakier; her grandparents, Richard and Barbara Fakier of Houma, and Jean and Janet Lapeyre of New Orleans; her great-grandmother, Katherine Kerne of Thibodaux; 14 aunts and uncles; and 22 first cousins

preceded in death by her first cousins, Cameron Edmonson Fakier and Elliott Gaidry Fakier

student at St. Bernadette Catholic School

Chauvin Funeral Home

Antoinette Becnel Reulet

age 95, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Hall; mass today at the church hall with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Daniel Reulet; three daughters, Janet Oubre, Lucy Mahler and Aimee Becnel; one brother, Joseph Eno Becnel; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Jean Louis Reulet Jr.; her parents, Bernard and Aimee Steib Becnel; three grandchildren; four brothers, Pierre, Bernard, Ray and Albert Becnel; and one sister, Genevieve Labat

Randy Ayzinne

age 45, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Edith Ayzinne; two sons, Lance Ayzinne and Chad Ayzinne; two daughters, Rhonda Ayzinne and Wanda Ayzinne; two brothers, Lloyd Ayzinne Jr. and LeRoy Ayzinne; and two sisters, Pearly Scioneaux and Lediana Gaudet

preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Ayzinne Sr. and Corrin Rodrigue Ayzinne; and three brothers, Sherman, Norman and Gilbert Ayzinne

Tara L. Davis

age 29, a native of Houma and resident of Williamsburg, Ohio, died Thursday, July 10, 2003

funeral services were held Monday at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home in Ohio, with burial in Good Bread Cemetery in Murphysboro, Ill.

survived by six siblings, Tommy Davis and wife, Bonnie, Tommy Burke and wife, Jessica, Paul E. Burke and wife, Denise, James W. Burke and wife, Tracie, Angie Rainey and husband, Steve, and Laura Love and husband, Steve; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her parents, Frank S. and Jewell L. Hoppe Davis

JULY 20, 2003

Cherry Medice Blanchard

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:32 a.m. Satur-day, July 19, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Jerry Blanchard and wife, Linda, and Thomas Blanchard and wife, Mary; two brothers, Joseph "Joe" Medice and wife, Audrey, and Alvin "A.J." Medice; two sisters, Rita Ann Williams and Virginia "Jeannie" Medice Martin and husband, David; two grandchildren, Brett and Jerriod Blanchard; two stepgrandchildren, Tammy Sneed and Nicole Neal; two great-grandchildren Gerrett and Asia Blanchard

preceded in death by her husband Donald James Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Sam and Agnes Smith Medice Sr.; one son, Donald "Donnie" Blanchard Jr.; three brothers, Sam "T-Sam" Medice Jr., Willie Medice and Frank Medice; one sister, Fabiola Medice Foret; and one stepgrandchild, Steve Sneed Jr.

homemaker and a member of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard Joseph Bolotte Sr.

age 71, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma

survived by his second wife Geraldine Foret Bolotte; two sons, Richard "Cha-Chi" Jr. and Michael Bolotte; one stepson, Barry Medeiros; four daughters, Frances Knoblock, Debra DeHart, Lisa Brown and Amy Borque; five stepdaughters Naomie Foret, Jane Medeiros, Marlene Blanchard, Leilani Brunet and Mary Albert; one brother, Benny Bolotte; one sister, Ellae Mae Giroir; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ann Boudreaux Bolotte; his parents, Murphy and Marie Vedros Bolotte; one stepdaughter, Melinda Borne; and one brother, L.J. Bolotte

James Kellis Pitre

age 35, a native of Bay City, Texas, and a resident of Folsom, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2003

visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Rachel Storey Pitre; his father, Clifton A. Pitre Sr.; two sons, Clifton and Noah Pitre; one daughter, Ashley Pitre; five brothers, John, Calvin and Leonard Walton, Dale Powell and Clifton Pitre Jr.; and two sisters, Charmaine P. Rogers and Celestina "Tina" P. Cheramie

preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Smith Pitre; and one brother, Christopher Pitre

employee of Acme Hydraulics

Bernice Marie Porche Scavone

age 83, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died at 7:25 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her husband, Henry; four brothers, Horace, Alvin, Wilson and Floyd Porche; and one sister, Marjorie P. Loggins

preceded in death by her parents, Annie Bergeron and Wilson Porche Sr.; two brothers, Hilton Porche and Levy Arcement; and four sisters, Flossie P. Thibodaux, Edith Ratcliff, Gertie Breaux and Lottie Perez

former owner of Bernice’s Flower Shop and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church

JULY 21, 2003

Cherry Medice Blanchard

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:32 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Jerry Blanchard and wife, Linda, and Thomas Blanchard and wife, Mary, of Houma; two brothers, Joseph "Joe" Medice and wife, Audrey, and Alvin "A.J." Medice of Houma; two sisters, Rita Ann Williams of Dallas and Virginia "Jeannie" Medice Martin and husband, David, of Houma; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Donald James Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Sam and Agnes Smith Medice Sr.; one son, Donald "Donnie" Blanchard Jr.; three brothers, Sam "T-Sam" Medice Jr., Willie Medice and Frank Medice; one sister, Fabiola Medice Foret; and one step-grandchild, Steve Sneed Jr.

homemaker and parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Wilbert Paul Dubois

age 73, a native and resident of Donner, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003

funeral services were held Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Peggy Marie Gagneaux; two sons, John DuBois and wife, Linda, of Donner and Keith Dubois and wife, Pamela, of Chacahoula; four daughters, Bernadette Chiasson and husband, Herman, of Donner, Edith Kidder and husband, Stanislaus, of Donner, Kim Usey and husband, Carl, of Donner, and Monica Rogers and husband, Marty, of Bayou Blue; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Alces John Dubois and Ovelia LeBlanc

worked 37 years at Marsh Equipment Co. and retired from J. Ray McDermott; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Wilma Cuneo Dupre

age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; religious services Tuesday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by two sons, Glenn P. Dupre and wife, Carla, and Don A. Dupre and wife, Debora; two daughters, Kathleen Dupre and Andrea Dempster and husband, Jason; two best friends, Tootsie Theriot and Shirley Carlos; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Cuneo and Exposie Lyons Cuneo; three brothers, Clarence, Lucius and Allen Cu-neo; one sister, Stella Cuneo; and two great-grandchildren, Payton Lee Bonvillain and Jason Michael Blanchard

homemaker; a Christian

Samart Funeral Home

U. B. Butler

age 85, a native of Louisiana and resident of Yukon, Okla., died Sunday, July 20, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Frank Butler of Midwest City, Okla., and James Butler and wife, Leslie, of Houma; one daughter, Freda Walker and husband, Mike, of Yukon; one brother, Jack Butler of Houma; two sisters, Gloria LeBouef and Virginia Wallace; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nine step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Marie; his parents, A. L. and Annie Butler; two brothers, Sammy and J. B.; and one sister, Mildred

an oilfield construction superintendent for J. Ray McDermott Company

Allen Joseph ‘Monk’ Authement

age 75, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 20, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Marjorie Begue Authement of Houma; one son, Glen Authement of Houma; one daughter, Loretta Dugas of Lafayette; two sisters, Bessie Cunningham of Jeanerette and Lottie Blanchard of Houma; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Authement and Fabiola Babin Authement; one son, John Allen Authement; one daughter, Mary Anne Authement; one brother; Ralph Authement; and two sisters, Blanche Boudreaux and Elise Fatchett

retired construction worker for Texaco for 37 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and W.O.W.; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

JULY 22, 2003

Marjorie Eleanor ‘Margie’ Albert

age 82, a native of Kansas City, Mo., and resident of Gray, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel

survived by her husband, Leonard James Albert; one sister, Evelyn Baker Perez; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, Chester F. and Elsie Farran Baker

Edwin Joseph Duet

age 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2003

funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Daisy Savoie Duet; one daughter, Audrey Duet Pitre; two brothers, Antoine "Mickey" Duet and Donald Duet; one sister, Theresa Duet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Samson and Frazia Gisclair Duet; and one sister, Rica Duet Danos

World War II Army veteran and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd and 4th degree, a member of the Holy Name Society and American Legion Post No. 315, 40 & 8 and was a honorary fireman and retired fire chief; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Virgil I. Falgout

age 83, a native of Lockport and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Lydie Blanchard Falgout of Chauvin; one son, Lanny Falgout of Broussard; two daughters, Sharon Falgout Duplantis of Destrehan and Jacqueline Falgout of Houma; four brother, Paul, Raymond, Oliver and Carlton Falgout; two sisters, Eunice Seale and Ruth Theriot; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie St. Pierre Falgout; two brothers, Loney and Ronald Falgout; and one sister, Mildred Falgout

U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Ward 7 Citizen’s Club and the Knights of Columbus in Chauvin; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Joseph ‘J. D.’ Picou

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003

memorial service Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma

survived by his wife, Aline Barrios Picou; one daughter, Pamela Picou Scott; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Pierre D. and Olivia Martin Picou; one brother, Peter Picou; and one sister, Guinette Lapeyrouse

served in the U. S. Marines and retired from South Central Bell after 33 years; member of the VFW, American Legion and South Central Pioneers; parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Vergia ‘Margia’ Clement Thibodaux

age 80, a native and resident of Choupic died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Hall in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Kevin J. Thibodaux; two daughters, Priscilla T. Benoit and Anna T. Delatte; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Adlies "George" J. Thibodaux; her parents, Aurelien and Emily Ponvelle Clement; one daughter, Patsy Thibodaux; three brothers, Gillis C. Clement, Herman Clement and Clancy Clement; and three sisters, Melia C. Clement, Blaise Barrios and Gladys Toups

member of Ward 6 Senior Citizen Center and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church

JULY 23, 2003

Edwin Lockwood Adams

age 84, a native of Centreville, Miss. and resident of Paradis, died Tuesday July 22, 2003

visitation until funeral time Friday at Des Allemands Baptist Church; funeral services at the church, with the burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands

survived by four sons, Earl H., Edward L., Ronald E., and Juan F. Adams; two daughters, Sharon A. Deloach and Delilah A. Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grand children

preceded in death by his wife, Edwina Cadow Adams; his parents, William and Ida Rae Adams; one daughter, Judith Lynn Adams; six brothers, Thomas, William, Sidney, Henry, Joseph, and Edgar Adams; eight sisters, Emma, Beatrice, Lillian, Amanda, Ray, Florence, Alice and Lucinda

member of RSVP of River Parishes for 14 years and a parishioner of Des Allemands Baptist Church

Chad Becnel

age 24, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Orange Grove, Texas, died Tuesday July 22, 2003

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

survived by his parents, Ralph and Pearl Becnel; his grandparents, Eugenie S. Becnel, Guy John Becnel, and Stephanie Z. Becnel; one brother Kevin Becnel and wife Erin; and one niece and one nephew

preceded in death by his grandfather, Curtis Becnel; and one brother, Eric Becnel

Marie H. Theriot

age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday July 22, 2003

visitation held at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass on Friday, July 25, 2003 at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2

survived by two sons, Robert Lee Theriot and wife Helen, and Ernest Felix Theriot and wife Karen; one daughter, Ann T. Sanders and husband Gerald; three sisters, Mildred Softley, Joyce Marcel, and Louise Moore; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Theriot; her parents, Ernest and Clara Hotard; four brothers, Alban, Alred, Faris and Ernest Hotard; and sister Lorena Brown

retired banker and shopkeeper, a past member and Queen of the Krewe of Hyacinthians, the Genealogical Association, an avid gardener, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and founder of Wishing Well and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Louise Falgout Vice

age 99, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home died Tuesday July 22, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass held at the funeral home’s chapel followed by burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetary No.2

survived by three sons, Ray, Earl and wife Catherine, and Bernard; three daughters, Ollie and husband John Jackson, Louise and husband Gerald Adams, and Antoinette and husband Freddie Trosclair; four sisters, Olive Thibodaux, Ethel Roddy, Emelie Smith, and Lelia Duplantis; 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

preceded in death by her husband Ollie Joseph; her daughter Shirley and husband, Eddie Dorion; her parents Luke and Lelia Falgout, two brothers, Ambrose and Lestrer, and her sister Cecil Falgout

parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

JULY 24, 2003

Nelwood Trosclair Adams

age 73, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003

visitation tonight and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Earl Adams Jr. and Richard J. and R.J. Adams; two daughters, Elizabeth "Liz" Marie and Linda Adams; two stepbrothers, Perry and Alex Guidry Jr.; one sister, Nora T. Gautreaux; four stepsisters, Betty Foret, Gloria Guidry, Joann Bellanger and Mary Elizabeth "Linda" Guidry; 14 grandchildren and 18 grewat-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Earl Adams Sr.; her parents, Willis and Della Chaisson Trosclair; and one sister, Joyce Oney

Sidney Joseph ‘Sid’ Duet Sr.

age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Sidney J. Duet Jr. and wife, Ethel; two daughters, Brenda D. Gibbens and husband, Richard, and Julie D. LeBlanc and husband, Terry; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Melancon Duet; his parents, Nicholas and Julia Ponvelle Duet; five brothers, Valcour, Sylvian, Joseph, Alton and Ashton Duet; and four sisters, Philodie Guillot, Lydie Duet, Lydia Himel and Elvine Benoit

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Hazel Dolese Naquin

age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass celebrated Friday, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two daughters, Nell Gros and husband, Harley, and Daisy Froisy and husband, Glenn, all of Thibodaux; one sister, Gracie D. Uter of Baton Rouge; and one granddaughter, Emily Gros of Thibodaux

preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. "Boody" Naquin Jr.; her parents, Felicia Ayo and Alexandre Dolese; three brothers, Dr. Robert "Bob" Dolese, Clifton "Tut" Dolese and Alex "Chock" Dolese; and three sisters, Eliza "Tish" Waguespack and Maggie and Daisie Dolese

retired schoolteacher, parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church and member of the Ladies’ Altar Society

Landry’s Funeral Home

Paul James Robinson

age 45, a native of Schriever and resident of Edgerton, Mo., died Tuesday, July 22, 2003

funeral services Friday at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, Mo., with burial in Ridgely Cemetery; family received visitors Friday at the funeral home

survived by his wife, Debbie "Montey" Shotts; his father, Willis Robinson of Schriever; two brothers, Willis "Billy" Robinson and wife, Rita, of Schriever, and O’Neal Robinson and wife, Lynn, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Edna Stewart and husband, Jimmie, of Schriever; four daughters, Holly Pellegrin and husband, Clint, of Bayou Blue, and Cassie, Jodie and Karrie Shotts, all of Hastings, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his mother, Ann Elizabeth Naquin Robinson; and his grandparents, James and Edna Robinison and O’Neal and Flavia Naquin

Marie H. Theriot

age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday July 22, 2003

visitation held today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two sons, Robert Lee Theriot and wife, Helen, and Ernest Felix Theriot and wife, Karen; one daughter, Ann T. Sanders and husband, Gerald; three sisters, Mildred Softley, Joyce Marcel, and Louise Moore; six grandchildren, James Robert, John Anderson, Aaron F. Theriot, Jennifer Sanders Russell, Scott G. Sanders and Rebecca Theriot Finger; and 10 great-grandchildren, Claudia M., Ramsey M. and Maren E. Theriot, Madison R. Russell, Cameron R., Lindsie A., Jaden C. and Scott G. Sanders Jr., and Jack M. and Ana Lee Finger

preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Theriot; her parents, Ernest and Clara Hotard; four brothers, Alban, Alred, Faris and Ernest Hotard; and sister Lorena Brown

retired banker and shopkeeper, a past member and Queen of the Krewe of Hyacinthians, the Genealogical Association, an avid gardener, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and founder of Wishing Well and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard Paul ‘Dickie’ Trosclair

age 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Butler, Ala., died Tuesday, July 22, 2003

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

survived by three daughters, Tonya Boudreaux and Rachel and Farrah Trosclair; two brothers, Dennis and Jimmy Trosclair; one sister, Lucky Merrifield; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Melba Levet and Albert Trosclair and one sister Brenda Trosclair

Louise Falgout Vice

age 99, a native of Dularge and resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home died Tuesday, July 22, 2003

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

survived by three sons, Ray, Earl and wife Catherine, and Bernard; three daughters, Ollie and husband John Jackson, Louise and husband Gerald Adams, and Antoinette and husband, Freddie Trosclair; four sisters, Olive Thibodaux, Ethel Roddy, Emelie Smith, and Lelia Duplantis; 23 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

preceded in death by her husband Ollie Joseph; one daughter Shirley and husband, Eddie Dorion; her parents Luke and Lelia Falgout, two brothers, Ambrose and Lester; and one sister Cecil Falgout

parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

JULY 25, 2003

Leroy Chauvin

age 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003

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

survived by his mother, Imogene Whisenhunt Chauvin; one son, Eric David Chauvin and wife, Linda; one brother, Charles Chauvin; two sisters, Linda C. Ledet and husband, Norman, and Beverly C. Findley and husband, Dale; and two grandchildren, Singon Chauvin and Keaton Chauvin

preceded in death by his father, Willie L. Chauvin

pilot and salesman for Patterson Services and a veteran of the U. S. Navy

Chauvin Funeral Home

Russell A. Dupre Sr.

age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003

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

survived by his former wife, Theresa Domangue; two sons, Russell A. Dupre Jr. and Keith A. Dupre; one daughter; Mary Lecraft and husband, Lloyd; one brother, Floyd Dupre; two sisters, Agnus Smith and husband, Nolan, and Maelia Carlos; eight grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Dupre and Mildred Thibodeaux Dupre; and two brothers, Clifton Dupre Jr. and Leroy Dupre

fisherman and a carpenter

Louisa Every

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Leonard Every; two daughters, Betty Every and Eva Every; one stepson, Claude Every; one stepdaughter, Brenda Woods; three grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Man" Every Sr.; her parents, Leonard and Adeline Hampton Toney; her foster parents, George and Stella Hampton; six brothers, the Rev. Jerry Toney, Andrew Toney, Ruffin Toney, Herman Toney, Herbert Toney and the Rev. Joseph Toney; three sisters, Eva Young, Mable Clark and Enola Toney; and one stepson, Clarence Every Jr.

member of St. Paul Baptist Church

Myrna Garza

age 42, a native of Brownsville, Texas, and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday July 21, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Tyrus Garza and Jacob Garza; one daughter, Ragin Bagala; four brothers, Jose Garza Jr., George Garza, Xavier Garza and Gerardo Garza; and two sisters, Paula Garza and Rosa Chilton

preceded in death by her parents, Jose Garza Sr. and Rosa Rosas Garza

Ethel Lawson

age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, July 21, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one daughter, Annie M. Reed; one brother, Stewart Davis Jr.; two sisters, Christian Robertson and LuAudrey Southall; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Elijah J. "Man" Price; her second husband, Henry "Bully" Lawson Jr.; her parents, Stewart Sr. and Liza Davis; one brother, Irving Davis; one sister, Lillian Mary Tillman; and one stepson, Philip Price

member of the Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star, the New Orleans Chorale Choir and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church

JULY 26, 2003

Robert Lawrence ‘Robbie’ Boudreaux Jr.

age 46, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003

services held at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux

survived by his wife, Debra Bourg Boudreaux; his father, Robert "Bobbie" Lawrence Boudreaux Sr.; his mother, Thelma Lasseigne; one son, Sean Michael Boudreaux; and three brothers, Ricky, Rusty and Ryan Boudreaux

Elizabeth Boé Guidry

age 72, a native of Mt. Airy and a 42-year resident of Houma, died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Albert I. Guidry; three sons, Albert Guidry Jr. and wife, Charlotte, of Houma, Kevin Guidry and wife, Jessica, of Houma and Thomas Guidry and wife, Paula, of New Roads; four daughters, Yvonne Guidry Rome and husband, Jerry, of Houma, Cheryl Guidry Watts and husband, Peter, of Basking Ridge, N.J., Brenda Guidry Riviere and husband, Christopher, of Thibodaux and Sheila Guidry Britsch and husband, Del, of Metairie; one brother, Ray A. Boé; two sisters, Elma B. LeBlanc and Jeanne B. Keller; and 18 grandchildren.
preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Euphemie Tassin Boé; three brothers, Raoul "Bobby", Alvin and Caire Boé; and one sister, Martha B. Fourroux

homemaker, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

JULY 27, 2003

Robert Lawrence ‘Robbie’ Boudreaux Jr.

age 46, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday; mass at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Debra Bourg Boudreaux; his father, Robert "Bobbie" Lawrence Boudreaux Sr.; his mother, Thelma Lasseigne; one son, Sean Michael Boudreaux; and three brothers, Ricky, Rusty and Ryan Boudreaux

William Russell Stogner

age 66, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Houma, died at 11:49 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2003

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass at the funeral home, with burial in the Garden of Memories cemetery in Gray

survived by his wife, Kil Seong Sime Stogner; two daughters, Diane Authement and husband, Harvey, and Lisa Babin and husband, Terry; one brother, Theodore Stogner Jr. and wife, Gloria; two sisters, Aline Fussell and husband, Earl, and Maxine Hines and husband, Doyle

preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Stogner Sr. and Bessie Bennett Stogner; one brother, Earl Stogner; and two sisters, Dorothy Stafford and Ernestine Taylor

U. S. Army veteran

Charles Andrew Pye

age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by his wife, Alta Hebert Pye; two stepsons, Daniel J. Hotard and wife, Brenda, and Dale M. Hotard and wife, Debora; two stepdaughters, Dr. Jane H. Loustaune and husband, Javier, Helen H. Velez; one brother, Dr. Lloyd Pye Sr. and wife, Nina; one sister, Sarah Pye Fornea; one sister-in-law, Ermma C. Pye; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two nieces; and four nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Howard Louis Pye and Jessie King Pye; one brother, Howard Louis Pye; and one nephew, James David Pye

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a retired maintenance supervisor for the Louisiana Highway Department and a member of the Gator Gun Skeet Club

Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Elizabeth Boé Guidry

age 72, a native of Mt. Airy and a 42-year resident of Houma, died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003

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

survived by her husband, Albert I. Guidry; three sons, Albert Guidry Jr. and wife, Charlotte, of Houma, Kevin Guidry and wife, Jessica, of Houma and Thomas Guidry and wife, Paula, of New Roads; four daughters, Yvonne Guidry Rome and husband, Jerry, of Houma, Cheryl Guidry Watts and husband, Peter, of Basking Ridge, N.J., Brenda Guidry Riviere and husband, Christopher, of Thibodaux and Sheila Guidry Britsch and husband, Del, of Metairie; one brother, Ray A. Boé; two sisters, Elma B. LeBlanc and Jeanne B. Keller; and 18 grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Euphemie Tassin Boe’; three brothers, Raoul "Bobby", Alvin and Caire Boé; and one sister, Martha B. Fourroux

homemaker, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Angie Marie Pitre

age 38, a native and resident of Galliano, died