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

 

APRIL 1, 2004

Kurt Paul Bourgeois

• age 47, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Cheryl Sanchez; his mother, Rita Gaudet Bourgeois; three brothers, Rodney, Michael and Keith Bourgeois; and two sisters, Debra Bourgeois Dupre and Patricia Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his father, Oakland Bourgeois; and two sons, Jeremy and Shawn Bourgeois

Alexis Marie Davis Carter

• age 32, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Temple, Texas, died Thursday, March 25, 2004
• visitation Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Carlus Carter Jr. of Temple; four sons, Carlus Carter III, Alex Matias, Cyrus Antonio and Demetrius Julius Carter, all of Temple; two daughters, Gabrielle Santa Maria and Jasmine Nikole Carter, both of Temple; her mother, Margarite Davis of Houma; one brother, Melvin Calloway Jr. of Houma; one god- brother, Jessie Davis of Houma; her father and mother-in law, Carlus Sr. and Carolyn Carter of Houma; three stepsisters, Natasha, Juanita and Sara Lightell, all of Houma; two step-brothers, Kendall and Jermaine Lightell, both of Houma; her step-father, Donald Jenkins of Houma; her step-grandmother, Dorothy Jenkins of Houma; her step-sister, Crystal Jones of Houma; one uncle, Edward Davis Sr. and wife, Gwen; three aunts, Doris Bingham and husband, James, Rose Williams and husband, James, both of Houma, and Lisa Jones and husband, Ernest, of Morgan City; four paternal uncles and aunts; and a host of nephews, cousins, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Lillie Mae Davis Warren; her paternal grandfather, Raymond Melendez; two great-aunts, Rosa (Women) Maker and Estella Jackson; two great-uncles, Sullivan Davis Sr. and Ranney Davis Sr.; two aunts, Geraldine Davis Howard and Joyce Ann Davis; her great-grandmother, Rosa Queen Davis; her great-great-grandmother, Delia Queen; and two cousins, Sullivan Davis Jr. and Jerome Anderson Sr.
• Community Funeral Home

Lisa Ann Domangue Duplantis

• age 46, a native of Houma and resident of Marietta, Ga., died Monday, March 29, 2004, at her home
• visitation today at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta; prayer service today at the funeral home; memorial service Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church in Houma, with a Mass to follow; Lisa’s was entombed with her daughter in Marietta
• survived by her husband, James D. "Jim" Duplantis, native of Houma and resident of Marietta; one daughter, Jessica Ann Duplantis, native of Houma and resident of Marietta; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Domangue of Houma; and one brother, Earl P. "Buddy" Domangue of Houma
• preceded in death by one daughter, Emily Jane Duplantis; her maternal grandmother, Lucretia "Kate" Gros; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gervais Domangue
• world traveled individual and a graduate of the International School of Brussels in Brussels, Belgium
• Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home

Ida Mae Brown Griffin

• age 77, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Larose, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Gracie Lee Gardner and Emma Jean McGowan of Larose; one adopted son, David Lee Griffin Jr. of Raceland; two adopted daughters, Charlotte Griffin and Regena Charles Thomas of Larose; 16 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Griffin; her parents, Dave and Verla Brown; one son, David Lee Griffin Sr.; one daughter, Ella Mae Griffin Grant; one brother, Charlie Brown; and one sister, Mary Easter Backco
• served on the usher board at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Naomi Hewett

• age 69, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004
• private services held at a later date
• survived by her husband, Marion Hewett; two sons, Charles Richards and John Hebert; three daughters, Brenda Hanks, Judy Portier and Theresa Daigle; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Vivian Lacy Myers; and one sister, Delores Myers

Julian Stanley ‘Scratch’ Kanach

• age 70, a native of Neshanic, N.J., and resident of Houma, died at 1:56 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Shanida Yonviriya Kanach; his mother, Stella Kowalski Kanach; one son, Joseph John Kanach; one daughter, Karen Kanach Pierron; three brothers, John, Gerald and Thomas Kanach; two sisters, Joan K. Alles, Janet K. Bosshard; and three grandchildren, Landon Pierron, Julian Kanach and Luke Pierron
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph John Kanach
• retired helicopter pilot with Mobil and was co-owner and operator of Waterland USA and co-owner of Shanida’s Ceramics; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leroy Myles Sr.

• age 58, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Ethel Mae Myles of Morgan City; two sons, Leroy Myles Jr. of Houma and Micheal Myles of Gibson; one daughter, LaTresa Myles Dhanoolal of Fayetteville, N.C.; two brothers, Curtis Myles of Morgan City and John Myles of New Orleans; seven sisters, Carrie Smith of Seattle; Patricia Kemp of Morgan City, Deloris Winston, Jannie Sanders, Ruth Matthews, Evelyn Spellman and Ellodie Boyd, all of New Orleans; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Givens Myles; his father, Curtis Myles; one brother, Henry Woodberry; and two sisters, Cynthia Myles and Molly Cooper
• self-employed auto-body repairman and was a member of Triumph Baptist Church

 

APRIL 2, 2004

Calvern Lester ‘Funny’ Adams

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Babin Adams; one son, Lester Adams; one daughter, Amanda A. Dugas; two sisters, Evelyn A. Stevens and Catherine A. Brown; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Edna Baye Adams; two brothers, Louis "L. C." Adams Jr. and Lionel Adams; and three sisters, Thelma A. Richard, Lucille A. Ponson and Carmel A. Boudreaux

Virgie Marie Cologne Bergeron

• age 74, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• 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 three daughters, Myra Dupont and husband, Jerome, Mara Oubre and husband, Richard, and Pamela Ponville and husband, Michael, of Houma; one brother, Clifton Cologne and wife, Genevieve, of Des Allemands; two sisters, Irma Plaisance and husband, Edison, of Raceland and Shirley Bergeron and husband, Kerner, of Harvey; and seven grandchildren, Jason Dupont and wife, Annette, Andrea Dupont, Therell Oubre, Ryan Oubre, Jessica Aysen and husband, Nick, Joshua Ponville and Jackie Ponville
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Anthony Bergeron; and her parents, Ernest Anthony Cologne and Lavinia Loupe Cologne
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillian Flemings Bryant

• age 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, March 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Hayward Bryant and Iverson Bryant Jr., both of Chauvin; and one foster daughter, Sandy B. Williams of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her husband, Iverson Bryant Sr.; her parents, Webster and Louise C. Flemings; seven brothers, the Rev. Clarence Flemings and Robert, Lloyd, Arnold, Lawrence, Charles David and Wilbur Flemings; and two sisters, Irene Flemings Jones and Essie Flemings Barnes
• homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Julia Freeman Domino

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, March 29, 2004
• funeral services were scheduled today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Henry J. Domino, Horace J. Domino Jr. and Macklin J. Domino Sr., all of Vacherie; two daughters, Melanie D. Dumas and Marcella M. Octave of Vacherie; one brother, Joseph Octave Freeman of Marrero; one sister, Melanie F. Dumas of Vacherie; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace Domino Sr.; her parents, Alcee Freeman Sr. and Melanie Steib; one brother, Alcee Freeman Jr.; two sisters, Agnes F. James and Veronica F. Keller; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church

Carl Julius Farkas

• age 70, a native of Springfield and resident of Holden, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Hungarian Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Albany
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Julia Vargo and Mike Farkas; four sisters, Elsie F. Greenwald, Julia F. Pappas, Elsie F. Bourg and Annie F. Bourg; and five brothers, Mitchell, Wilson, Paul, Joseph and Steve Farkas

Leander Joseph Gaspard Sr.

• age 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2004
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vesta Lafont Gaspard; three sons, Leander Jr., Jeffrey and Donald Gaspard; one daughter, Robin Gaspard Lee; two brothers, Eusebe and Hilton Gaspard; two sisters, Elmer G. Terrebonne and Enola G. Guidry; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin and Marie Borne Gaspard; two brothers, Dolton Gaspard Sr. and Patterson Gaspard Sr.; and three sisters, Dorita C. Felerise, Augustin G. Cheramie and Necia G. Callais

Leroy Myles Sr.

• age 58, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004
• funeral services today at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Ethel Mae Myles of Morgan City; two sons, Leroy Myles Jr. of Houma and Micheal Myles of Gibson; one daughter, LaTresa Myles Dhanoolal of Fayetteville, N.C.; two brothers, Curtis Myles of Morgan City and John Myles of New Orleans; seven sisters, Carrie Smith of Seattle; Patricia Kemp of Morgan City, Deloris Winston, Jannie Sanders, Ruth Matthews, Evelyn Spellman and Ellodie Boyd, all of New Orleans; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Givens Myles; his father, Curtis Myles; one brother, Henry Woodberry; and two sisters, Cynthia Myles and Molly Cooper
• self-employed auto-body repairman and was a member of Triumph Baptist Church

Eric Joseph ‘Eazy’ Sanders Sr.

• age 36, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died Monday, March 29, 2004, of an asthma attack
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thompson Temple Church of God in Christ in Gretna; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Marrero
• survived by his wife, Nina Nisby Sanders; two sons, Eric Joseph Sanders Jr. and Nigel Aaron Sanders; one stepdaughter, Nekeshia Rene Henderson; three sisters, Jacqueline Sanders of Oxen Hill, Md., Madeline Sanders and Karen Sanders of Lithonia, Ga.; and one brother, Carl Sanders Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Harriet Stevenson Sanders and Carl Aloyious Sanders
• heavy-equipment operator for Kass Brothers Construction and was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ

Frank Stovall Jr.

• age 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Willie Mae Stovall; one son, Chance Franklin; one daughter, Jodie Franklin; three brothers, Elliott Stovall, Anthony Stovall and wife, Patricia, and Donald Williams; four sisters, Loretta Turner, Constance Hawkins and husband, Luster, Norma Lewis and husband, Frank, and Druzella Ward and husband, Sydney; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Frank Stovall Sr.; and one brother, Kenneth L. Stovall
• Baptist

Ricky Dean Vaden

• age 51, a native of Malvern, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Saturday at the church; another funeral service was held Monday in Malvern; burial Tuesday in Moses Baptist Church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tiffany C. Vaden of Houma; his mother, Corradur Vaden of Malvern; five daughters, Tyrika Vaden and Tyra Vaden of Houma, Ruby Vaden and Rickita Vaden of Osceola, Ark., and Richille S. Vaden of Hot Springs, Ark.; two brothers, Jackie Vaden of St. Paul, Minn., and Ronald Vaden of Malvern; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Wilmon Vaden
• Baptist

Marie Willoughby

• age 67, a native of New York City and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:48 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herbert J. Willoughby of Napoleonville; three sons, Charles Bernard of Napoleonville, Oliver Bernard of Thibodaux and Eric Bernard of Tunica; two daughters, Lydia Bernard and Alice Williams of Napoleonville; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Alice Bernard; one son, Robert Bernard Sr.; two brothers, Harry Troupe and Joseph Bentley Bernard; and one sister, Irma Hughes
• member of St. John Baptist Church

 

APRIL 3, 2004

Irma Cologne Plaisance

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Edison P. Plaisance; two sons, James A. "Tony" Plaisance and wife, Jill, and Holden J. Plaisance and wife, Vera Lee; two daughters, Gwen P. Taylor and husband, John, and Joy P. Carson and husband, Timmy; one brother, Clifton "Dago" Cologne and wife, Genevieve, of Des Allemands; one sister, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Kerner, of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest "Boone" Cologne and Lavinia Loupe Cologne; and one sister, Virgie Bergeron
• housewife and devoted mother; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

APRIL 4, 2004

Dolive M. Benoit

• age 88, a native of Houma and resident of Lake Charles, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Adam Jules Benoit and Louise Bourg Benoit; five brothers, Lucious, Olen, Eddie, Nuel and Maurice Benoit; and one sister, Eunice Benoit Martin
• retired teacher and professor; founder and charter member of France-Amerique de Lake Charles and served as its president, vice-president, secretary, program chairman and executive committee chairman; also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Gamma Chapter, honorary teachers’ fraternity, and served as its vice president and on the social committee; member of Newcomb Alumni Association, LSU Alumni Association, McNeese Alumni Association, National Association of Retired Teachers, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, Imperial Calcasieu Museum and Lake Charles Preservation Society; member, interpreter and translator for the Council for International Concerns and a member and patron of the Lake Charles Symphony Auxiliary
• attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Houma; St. Joseph Catholic School in New Orleans; Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans; Terrebonne High School in Houma; Newcomb College of Tulane University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in French; Louisiana State University, where she received a master’s degree in French; La Sorbonne, University of Paris, France, where she received a Diplome de Professeur de Francais; also completed advanced studies beyond master’s degree and Diplome de Professeur at LSU; Columbia University of Rochester, N.Y.; University of Mexico; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, University of Rochester, N.Y.; and La Sorbonne, University of Paris, where she received a Diplome de Litterature contemporaine
• French professor, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor and professor of French at McNeese State University, Lake Charles (1939-1981); extracurricular activities at McNeese State University included adviser to women students, faculty sponsor of MACS, women’s military corps, faculty sponsor of Rangerettes, faculty sponsor of EAE honor society, chairman of social committee, chairman of homecoming committee, chairman of naming committee for campus buildings and streets, member of faculty council, member of discipline committee, member of Lyceum committee, member of Ombudsman committee, member of Delta Zeta sorority, president of Faculty Club, president of Aquinas Club and special committee for establishing MSU Catholic Student Center
• received Honor Scholarship of Newcomb College of Tulane University for four years, graduate scholarship from LSU, French Government Scholarship from La Sorbonne, University of Paris, France, McNeese Alumni Award for outstanding faculty member, French Government Award of Academic Palms (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Academiques) for outstanding contribution to the French language and French culture in southwest Louisiana, named to outstanding educators of America, Bishop’s award of the Devoted Service Medal for the Diocese of Lake Charles, named to McNeese Alumni Wall of Honor by France-Amerique de Lake Charles
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland John ‘Buddy’ Dolese Sr.

• age 81, a native of Plattenville and resident of Houma, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Bourg Dolese of Houma; one son, Roland Dolese Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; two stepdaughters, Gail Dupre and companion, Anise Samanie of Gibson, and Sheila Brunet and husband, Elmer Jr., of Houma; two brothers, Nolan Dolese Sr. and Huey Dolese of Houma; two sisters, Rosa Mae "Tillie" Vice and Joyce Brunet of Houma; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Dolese and Isora Aucoin Dolese; one grandson, Felton Brunet; and two brothers, Harry L. Dolese and Louis J. Dolese
• retired cook for Texaco, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Hugh H. Dornan Jr.

• age 82, a native of New Orleans and 5½-year resident of Jefferson, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation Monday at Vickers, Verrette & Dornan Funeral Home, 3027 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmette; and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans; mass at the church, with interment in St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans
• survived by one daughter, Sister Diane Dornan, MHS; two sons, Patrick James Dornan and Michael Joseph Dornan and wife, Penne Olivier Dornan; one sister, Shirley Madary; one brother, Clifford Dornan and wife, Doris Ohman Dornan; one daughter-in-law, Alice Peri Dornan; four grandchildren, Alice Dornan, Diana Schoenfield, Hester Dornan and Walter Dornan; four great-grandchildren, Olivia Dornan, Darby and Dakota Schoenfield, and Brennan Dornan; nieces and nephews; and Sullivan extended family, Jackie, Jay, Jan, Justin, Gwen, John, Eileen, Jack, Michelle, Jimmy, Christian and Ryan
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn James Dornan; one son, Walter Raymond "Tutter" Dornan; one sister, Lois Gerard; and parents, Hugh H. Dornan Sr. and Marguerite Abadie Dornan
• retired employee of the city of New Orleans and the New Orleans Fire Department
• Vickers, Verrette & Dornan Funeral Home

Albert J. ‘Al’ ‘Uncle Boy’ Jarreau

• age 70, a native of New Roads and resident of Plaquemine, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Ruby Landry Jarreau; two sons, Henry "Bozo" Jarreau and wife, Deborah, and Michael Jarreau and wife, Jenny; one brother, Harold Jarreau; three sisters, Ida David, Virgie Hebert and Hazel Gardner; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Rosalie David Jarreau; and two sisters, Rosemary Robillard and Henrietta Jarreau
• veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post No. 167 of Plaquemine and a bingo player

Gordon Ulysses Anthony ‘Tony’ Martin

• age 76, a native of Boston, Mass., and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John Chrysostom Church in West Roxbury, Mass.; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ying Wu Martin of Houma; one son, Kim G. Martin of Fairfax, Va.; four daughters, Jennifer Rempe of Fairfield, Conn., Sharon Martin of McConnellsburg, Pa., Valerie Tonetti of Keedysville, Md., and Bridgit Martin of Albuquerque, N.M.; one half-brother, Ronald Martin of Jonesboro, Ark.; two half-sisters, Lois Cobb of Venice, Fla., and Carol MacGray of Needham, Mass.; and six grandchildren, Daniel A. Tonetti, Richard M. Tonetti, Cristina H. Tonetti, Karl J. Rempe, Kristin J. Rempe and Hunter K. Rempe
• preceded in death by his parents, Edmund James Martin and Frances V.E. Ross Martin
• CIA agent and was a member of Royal Bangkok Sports Club and British Club in Bangkok, Thailand
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hattie Poche Olivier

• age 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, A.J. Poche of Kraemer; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Olivier; parents, Alexandre Poche and Judith Bourgeois Poche; five brothers, Whitney, Burhman, Harry, Earl and Junius Poche; and one sister, Enola Templet Guilliot
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Irma Cologne Plaisance

• age 77, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Edison P. Plaisance; two sons, James A. "Tony" Plaisance and wife, Jill, and Holden J. Plaisance and wife, Vera Lee; two daughters, Gwen P. Taylor and husband, John, and Joy P. Carson and husband, Timmy; one brother, Clifton "Dago" Cologne and wife, Genevieve, of Des Allemands; one sister, Shirley Bergeron and husband, Kerner, of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest "Boone" Cologne and Lavinia Loupe Cologne; and one sister, Virgie Bergeron
• housewife and devoted mother; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

APRIL 5, 2004

Mildred ‘Alga’ Vicks August

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, April 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Lillie V. Young of Thibodaux and Linda V. Williams of Houma; five sons, Freddie Vicks Jr., Robert "Bobby" Vicks, Nolan Vicks Sr. and Charles J. Vicks, all of Thibodaux, and Wayne M. Vicks of New Orleans; 23 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Vicks Sr.; her second husband, Otis August; her parents, Dora Anderson Winston and Jake Winston Sr.; two daughters, Mary Ann V. Joseph and Janice Vicks; three brothers, Nelson, John Sr. and Jake Winston Jr.; and three sisters, Olevia W. Burrell, Florence W. Muse and Albertha W. Brisco
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Mary ‘Phyllis’ Duplantis Blanchard

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by her father, Camille "Cam" Duplantis III of Houma; her mother, Marion Haines Duplantis of Houma; one son, Aaron Jon Shapcotte and wife, Marsha Shapcotte of Houma; three brothers, Derel "B.C." Duplantis and wife, Jerrlyn, Joel Duplantis and wife, Lisa, of Houma, and Brendan Duplantis and wife, Terri, of Florida; one sister, Michelle Duplantis Collins and husband, John, of Florida; one grandchild, Allie Borne; six nieces, Stephanie, Danielle, Sydney, Shaylyn, Annelise and Lakeisha; four nephews, Seth, Quinn, Billy and Darryl; one great-niece and one great-nephew, Danisha and Devonte; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruth Breaux Blanchard

• age 91, a native of Gibson and resident of Bayou Black, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation Tuesday 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 one son, Lawrence "Jay" Blanchard and wife, Charlene, of Harvey; four daughters, Gloria "Billie" B. Duplantis and husband, Pete, of Houma, Helen B. LeBoeuf and husband, Malcolm, of Houston, Catherine "Catie" B. Gerami of Dayton, Ohio, and Karen B. Detillier and husband, Chris, of Bayou Black; one brother, Walter "Chick" Breaux of Houma; two sisters, Bernice Jarveaux of Houma and Thelma Tribou of Marrero; 14 grandchildren, Roxanne D. Jones, Mindy D. Green, Doyle Duplantis, Lynn Duplantis, Deborah L. McIntyre, Rob Gerami, Maria G. McGee, Tina G. Bernardi, Angela G. Pickens, Wendy B. Hall, Barry Blanchard, Kimberly D. Rogers, Allison Detillier and Christopher Detillier; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris Blanchard; her parents, Charles Pierre Breaux and Stella Porche Breaux; one son-in-law, Peter Gerami; one grandson, Anthony Gerami; two brothers, Kenneth and Charles Breaux; and two sisters, Gladys and Margaret Breaux
• homemaker and a member of St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society and past president, an avid gardener and gourmet cook; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillie Williams James

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004
• visitation today at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Robert Lee James Sr., Micheal Lee James and Larry Lee James Sr.; two daughters, Ruby White and Cathy James; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Usie and Emily Pinkey Williams; one brother, Abner Williams; and one sister, Cora Poindexter
• domestic engineer and a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church

Curtis James Johnson Sr.

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Mark Congregational Church in Schriever, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Curtis James Johnson Jr. and Corey R. Johnson; two brothers, Eddie Johnson of Gray and Alvin Johnson of Thibodaux; five sisters, Dorothy J. Hampton, Betty J. Duncan, Mildred Johnson, Joyce J. Barrow and Debra Johnson; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Johnson Jr. and Thelma Adams Johnson; and one brother, Charles Johnson
• U. S. Army veteran and was Baptist

Carole McDonald Ledet

• age 54, a native of Pleasanton, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Karl Ledet; two daughters, Lara Bellanger and Rae Rachel Ledet; one son-in-law, Billy Bellanger; her mother, Cecilia McDonald of Pleasonton; five sisters, Kathleen McDonald of Slidell, Judy McDonald Foster of Abilene, Texas, Nanc McDonald Corbin of San Francisco, Trisha McDonald Holt of Arlington, Texas, and Renee McDonald Haynes of San Antonio; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Ledet; four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Beryl Ledet Dupont, Kevin Ledet, Dennis and Lynn Bayhi, and Jeff and Lyddy Lindley; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Grady McDonald
• teacher for 32 years, 25 of those at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

Norris Legendre

• age 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:13 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• mass today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary and Donald Legendre; one daughter, Celestina Molaison; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ursula Ockman Legendre; his parents, Premlas and Natelia Rodrigue Legendre; one daughter, Natelia Legendre; three brothers, O’Neil, Norman and Herbert Legendre; and two sisters, Doris Rousseau and Louise Rodrigue

Ophelia ‘Brighteye’ Matthews

• age 95, a native of Darrow and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Residence Baptist Church; wake services Tuesday at the church; dismissal services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one son, Herbert Guidry and wife, Lizzie Mae Thomas; one stepdaughter, Audrey Matthews White; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Guidry; her second husband, Clifford Matthews; one granddaughter, Linda Diane Steward; and one brother, Alford Anderson
• self-employed business owner and was a pastor’s aid, Home Mission, Deaconess and a member of the Steward Board; member of Residence Baptist Church

Norman Joseph Naquin Sr.

• age 79, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8:22 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Norman J. Naquin Jr. and wife, Patricia, Johnny A. Naquin Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Bayou Blue and Mark A. Naquin and wife, Deborah, of Houma; two daughters, Judy Ann Dupre and husband, Patrick, and Brenda Ann Hotard, and husband, Alidore, of Bayou Blue; one brother, Percy J. Naquin of Bayou Blue; one sister, Edith N. Blanchard of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Blanchard Naquin; his parents, Claude J. Naquin and Frances Matherine Naquin; one son, Francis P. Naquin; and two brothers, Avril J. Naquin and Davis Naquin
• retired boat captain and was a U. S. Army veteran; 4th degree Knights of Columbus with Council No. 7657 and a member of American Legion Post No. 0031; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Morrison ‘Son’ Pitre

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Leo Robert Pitre; one daughter, Carolyn Pitre Angelette; one sister, Mary Danos; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clothilda Pitre; and his parents, Leo and Antoinette Schouest Pitre
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; head of the Volunteer Fire Department of Cut Off; member of VFW, State Pelican Club and Bayou Club of New Orleans

Annie Helen Dorsey Saia

• age 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Steve, Joseph Jr., Edward, Mark and David Saia; one daughter, Diane Saia Griffin; one brother, James "Jimmy" Dorsey; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Louis Saia Sr.; her parents, Henry Golden Dorsey Sr. and Anna Perrilloux Dorsey; and one brother, Henry G. Dorsey Jr.
• award-winning painter, woodcarver and quilter

Norbert Thibodaux

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004
• mass today at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Scioneaux Thibodaux; one daughter, Judy Cantwell; one sister, Thersa Landry; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josephine Adams Thibodaux; three brothers, Sylvester, Diedre and Eves Thibodaux; and three sisters, Rose Thibodaux, Inez Landry and Zilda Gros

 

APRIL 6, 2004

Edith Marie Adams Bergeron

• age 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:47 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Norman Bergeron and wife, Sandra, and Wilbert Bergeron Jr. and wife, Mary Ann of Houma; three daughters, Iris Guidry and husband, Daniel, Patricia Sagona and husband, Richard of Houma, and Carol Hebert and husband, Irwin of Mansfield; 33 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert J. Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Phillip Adam and Azema Eschete Adam; one great-grandchild, Shannon Bergeron; and one sister, Ella Rodrigue
• homemaker

Matthew Wade Bonnette

• age 34, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Andrea Roohi Bonnette of Metairie; one daughter, Hannah Grace Bonnette of Metairie; his parents, Robert and Barbara Bonnette of Houma; three brothers, Tony Bonnette and wife, Lorraine of Lafayette, Michael Bonnette and wife, Sabrina of California and James Bonnette and friend, Dawn Pelligrin of Houma; three sisters, Becky Perera and husband, Joey of Donaldsonville, Bridget Hrisafi-Josan of Houma and Jennifer Donovan and husband, James of Houston; eight nieces; six nephews; and many close friends
• personal trainer at English Turn Country Club throughout the city; U. S. Army as an imagery analyst
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland John ‘Buddy’ Dolese Sr.

• age 81, a native of Plattenville and resident of Houma, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Bourg Dolese of Houma; one son, Roland Dolese Jr. and wife, Joyce Zeringue of Houma; two stepdaughters, Gail Dupre and companion, Anise Samanie Jr. of Gibson, and Sheila Brunet and husband, Elmer Jr., of Houma; two brothers, Nolan Dolese Sr. and Huey Dolese of Houma; two sisters, Rosa Mae "Tillie" Vice and Joyce Brunet of Houma; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Dolese and Isora Aucoin Dolese; one step-grandson, Felton Brunet; and two brothers, Harry L. Dolese and Louis J. Dolese
• retired cook with Texaco and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michelle Lynn Duet

• age 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Fort Collins, Colo., died at 1:46 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary Ann Andras Duet; six brothers, Jimmie, Michael, Charles, Wayne, Brian and Thomas Duet; and 13 sisters, Kathleen Fonseca, Judy Michel, Linda Fussell, Beverly Marcel, Elaine Cortez, Lorraine LeBlanc, Mary Gagneaux, Roberta Jennings, Tracy Duplantis, Annette Hebert and Dawn, Melissa and Carol Duet
• preceded in death by her father, Preston Paul Duet; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Duet and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andras; and one sister, Barbara Baudoin

Nowed J. Keller

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; services Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Wilton, Benton, Vanton and Ricky Keller; three daughters-in-law, Rosalie, Sandra and Linda Keller; two daughters, Lois Guidry and Betty Verret; two sons-in-law, Eddie Verret and Freddie Pierce Jr.; one sister, Mercy Orgeron; one half-sister, Doris Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Blanche Landry Keller; his parents, Joseph and Marie Vicknair Keller; one son-in-law, Johnny Guidry; two daughters, Shirley Keller and Barbara K. Pierce; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Keller; one brother, Lloyd Keller; three sisters, Adelle Thibodaux, Irene Keller and Mary Louise Keller; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Edwin James Lauret Jr.

• age 81, a native of Moorehead, Miss., and resident of Bourg, died at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pearl Champagne Somme Lauret of Bourg; one son, Robert E. Lauret and wife, Debi, of Franklin; one stepson, Don Somme and wife, Marylynn of Houma; one daughter, Jacqueline Ann Sutton and husband, John, of Thibodaux; two stepdaughters, Deborah Somme Sarginet of Luling and Donna Somme Winn and husband, John, of Winston Salem, N.C.; one brother, Alfred Sellers Lauret of Pineville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Lauret Sr. and Camilla Gore Lauret
• retired foreman with Exxon Pipeline Company and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Letcia Marie Michel

• age 88, a native of Belle River and resident of Houma, died at 2:55 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Shirley Breaux and husband, Autry, Jeanna Gueniot and husband, Eugene Sr., of Houma, and Gloria Keller and husband, Douglas, of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Eugene Gueniot Jr. and wife, Becky, Lisa Politz and husband, Dale, and Courtney Cline and husband, Parrish; and three great-grandchildren, Kevin Gueniot, Brandon Gueniot and Juiliana Politz
• preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Joseph Michel; her parents, Francoise Michel and Aline Sauce Michel; and one brother, Antoine Michel
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joyce M. Pellegrin

• age 61, a native and resident of Dulac, died Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Josephine Pellegrin; two daughters, Wanda Dean and husband, Glynn, and Dale Pellegrin; four brothers, George Pellegrin Jr., Anthony Pellegrin, Johnny Pellegrin and Perry Pellegrin; two sisters, Sheryl Gautier and Lois White; and four grandchildren, Christopher Parfait, Ericka Trahan, Dennis Trahan and Faith Dicato
• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis "Dama" Pellegrin; and her father, George Pellegrin
• retired seafood worker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Annie Helen Dorsey Saia

• age 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Steve, Joseph Jr., Edward, Mark and David Saia; one daughter, Diane Saia Giffin; one brother, James "Jimmy" Dorsey; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Louis Saia Sr.; her parents, Henry Golden Dorsey Sr. and Anna Perrilloux Dorsey; and one brother, Henry G. Dorsey Jr.
• award-winning painter, woodcarver and quilter

Charlene LeBlanc Savoie

• age 47, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Dennis A. Savoie; one son, Anthony Savoie; one daughter, Chasity Breaux; two brothers, Wayne and Keith LeBlanc; four sisters, Barbara Bonvillain, Gail Cantrelle, Wanda LeBlanc and Michelle LeBlanc; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Louvertta Henry LeBlanc

 

APRIL 7, 2004

Matthew Wade Bonnette

• age 34, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Andrea Roohi Bonnette of Metairie; one daughter, Hannah Grace Bonnette of Metairie; his parents, Robert and Barbara Bonnette of Houma; three brothers, Tony Bonnette and wife, Lorraine of Lafayette, Michael Bonnette and wife, Sabrina of California and James Bonnette and friend, Dawn Pelligrin of Houma; and three sisters, Becky Perera and husband, Joey of Donaldsonville, Bridget Hrisafi-Josan of Houma and Jennifer Donovan and husband, James of Houston
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Gillis and Jane Robichaux and Ettie and Eva Bonnette
• personal trainer at English Turn Country Club throughout the city; U. S. Army as an imagery analyst

Joyce S. Charpentier

• age 62, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 3, 2004
• memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Jeffery Charpentier; one son, Darren Charpentier; four daughters, Cheryl Glaze, Samantha Charpentier, Joyce Ann Brinkley and Chontell Polkey; two brothers, John Smith and Louis Smith Jr.; three sisters, Ann Vizier, Corrinne Henderson and Kate Smith; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Rita Lafont Smith; and one son, Jeffery Charpentier Jr.

Theresa Brunet Danos

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Herman Danos Jr., Ivy Danos and Jerry Danos; two daughters, Linda Voisin and Lisa Danos; two brothers, Chester Brunet and Ivy Brunet; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Danos Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Justillia Pinell Brunet; one brother, Norris Brunet; and one sister, Sister Agnes Brunet
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Carl R. Hanlin

• age 82, a native of Baltimore and resident of New Orleans, died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucette Lassere Hanlin; one son, Thomas Hanlin; two stepsons, S. Ralph Labat Jr. and Jerome Labat; one daughter, Shirley Rogowski; three brothers, Bruce, Paul and Dale Hanlin; three sisters, Phyllis Butler, Fern Coberly and Lois Phillips; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Claire Dousha Hanlin; his parents, Plenny Amos Hanlin and Nellie Dye Hanlin; and one sister, Donna Whiting
• member of the Exxon Club

Elaine Donahue Kotyra

• age 72, a native of New York and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:58 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Joseph Kotyra and wife, Carla; one daughter, Christine Tarolli; one brother, Russell Donahue; one sister, Sandra Donahue; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Milton Donahue and Margaret Cochran Donahue; one grandson, Joseph Kotyra Jr.; and one brother, Robert "Bob" Donahue
• Catholic

Dolores Marie Bourg LeBlanc

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:07 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Earl James LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Ellen, of Houston, Carl A. LeBlanc and Warren P. LeBlanc and wife, Tessie, of Houma; one daughter, Linda L. Gagnet of Dana Point, Calif.; one sister, Luella LeBouef of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl LeBlanc Sr.; and her parents, Martin Bourg and Nettie Duplantis Bourg
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Ophelia ‘Brighteye’ Matthews

• age 95, a native of Darrow and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004
• visitation today at Residence Baptist Church; wake services today at the church; dismissal services Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one son, Herbert Guidry and wife, Lizzie Mae Thomas; one stepdaughter, Audrey Matthews White; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Guidry; her second husband, Clifford Matthews; one granddaughter, Linda Diane Steward; and one brother, Alford Anderson
• self-employed business owner and was a pastor’s aid, Home Mission, Deaconess and a member of the Steward Board; member of Residence Baptist Church

 

APRIL 8, 2004

Florence Tregre Hebert

• age 89, a native of Pointe Coupee Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Edward James Hebert, married to Sharon Blanchard Hebert, and Frank Gerard Hebert, married to Laure Waguespack Hebert; one daughter, Helen Lorraine Hebert Ancelet, widow of Dr. Carroll Ancelet; eight grandchildren, Travis Ancelet, Carol Ancelet, Laurie Ancelet Curole, married to Todd Curole, Treg Ancelet, Robin Hebert Braud, married to Terry Braud, Edward James Hebert Jr., married to Rebecca "Becky" Bordelon, Michele Hebert Whitney, married to Mark Whitney, and Frances "Frankie" Hebert, married to Mitchell Dupre; and eight great-grandchildren, Kyle and Joshua Curole, Diana Michel, Elise Michel, Terry Patrick Braud II, Nicole Theriot, Edward Joseph Hebert and Corbin Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Doc" Hebert; her parents, Mathilda Waguespack Tregre and Frank Tregre; three brothers, Maurice Tregre, John Tregre and Clifton Tregre; and three sisters, Mercedes Tregre Matthews, Annette Tregre Riche and Vivian Tregre Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dolores Marie Bourg LeBlanc

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:07 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Earl James LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Ellen, of Houston, Carl A. LeBlanc and Warren P. LeBlanc and wife, Tessie, of Houma; one daughter, Linda L. Gagnet of Dana Point, Calif.; one sister, Luella LeBouef of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Robert Wayne LeBlanc, Kenneth Joseph LeBlanc, Marc Jason LeBlanc, Danielle Paige LeBlanc, G. Peter Gagnet IV, Michael Earl Gagnet, Ryan James Gagnet, Kerri K. LeBlanc, Todd S. LeBlanc, Jacques N. LeBlanc and Casey P. LeBlanc; and 10 great-grandchildren, Madison LeBlanc, Alexandra LeBlanc, Renee’ LeBlanc, Chance Avery LeBlanc, Alexander Gagnet, Alexis Gagnet, Tyler Gagnet, Tristen LeBlanc, Zachary LeBlanc and Dylan LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl LeBlanc Sr.; and her parents, Martin Bourg and Nettie Duplantis Bourg
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; avid gardener and enjoyed fishing, reading, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jane Blanche LeBlanc Pagan

• age 84, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one son, Bob Pagan and wife, Alice, of Gray; three stepdaughters, Joyce P. Harris of Traveler’s Rest, S.C., Shelia P. Horn of Pinebluff, Ark., and Joan P. West of Plano, Texas; one brother, Francis LeBlanc of Larose; and two sisters, Pearl Adams and Irene Richardelle of Larose
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Y. Pagan; her parents, Clement LeBlanc and Euzalia Gros LeBlanc; and one brother, Louis LeBlanc
• homemaker and a member of Docent Southdown Museum; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

APRIL 9, 2004

Harold Paul Darden Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Charenton, a former resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 8, 2004
• visitation Monday at Ibert’s Mortuary; services Monday at the funeral home; interment Friday, April 16, in Chitmacha Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Harold Paul Darden Jr. of Charenton; seven daughters, Cynthia Naquin of Chacahoula, Pamela Thibodeaux of Charenton, Darlene Toups of Charenton, Tina Thibodaux of Chacahoula, Roxanne Smith of Baldwin, Lori Darden of Charenton and Kelly Higgins of Jeanerette; 26 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his first wife, Myro Thibodaux of Chacahoula; and his second wife, Wanda French of Charenton
• preceded in death by his father, Arthur "Bill" Darden; his mother, Martha "Coo" Broussard Darden; and one brother, Ralph C. Darden

Tessie Agnes Dean

• age 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Rita Bohley of Hou-ma; her father, Joseph Lester Dean of Houma; her companion, Dovic Billiot of Hou-ma; her former husbands, Terry Parfait Sr. of Houma and Norris Parfait Jr. of Mis-sissippi; one son, Terry "T.J." Parfait and fiancee’, Danielle Foret of Houma; one daughter, Jasalyn Markeit Parfait of Houma; four brothers, Julius Feet, Ronald Feet, Michael Dean of Houma, and Mal-colm "Dino" Dean of Grand Caillou; six sisters, Vivian Carlos and husband, Druis, Ethel Foret and husband, Morris, Charlotte Accardo and husband, Kurt, Cynthia Dean and companion, Wil-fred Boquet, Mona Dion and Cheryl Parfait and husband, Calvin, of Houma; one grandson, Brendon Foret; and nu-merous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by one brother, Merlin "Tiny" Feet
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dolores Marie Bourg LeBlanc

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:07 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Earl James LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Ellen, of Houston, Carl A. LeBlanc and Warren P. LeBlanc and wife, Tessie, of Houma; one daughter, Linda L. Gagnet of Dana Point, Calif.; one sister, Luella LeBouef of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Robert Wayne LeBlanc, Kenneth Joseph LeBlanc, Marc Jason LeBlanc, Danielle Paige LeBlanc, G. Peter Gagnet IV, Michael Earl Gagnet, Ryan James Gagnet, Kerri K. LeBlanc, Todd S. LeBlanc, Jacques N. LeBlanc and Casey P. LeBlanc; and 10 great-grandchildren, Madison LeBlanc, Alexandra LeBlanc, Renee’ LeBlanc, Chance Avery LeBlanc, Alexander Gagnet, Alexis Gagnet, Tyler Gagnet, Tristen LeBlanc, Zachary LeBlanc and Dylan LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl LeBlanc Sr.; and her parents, Martin Bourg and Nettie Duplantis Bourg
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing, reading, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Mae Smith

• age 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Oakland, Calif., died Monday, March 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Saturday at the church
• survived by three daughters, Gail Smith, Sandra Smith and Penny Smith, all of Oakland; one son, Coydell Smith of Oakland; four sisters, Joyce Smith of Sacramento, Calif., Beverly Williams of Oakland, Fannie Zachary of Opelousas and Ester Smith of Houma; six brothers, Claude and Gilbert Smith, both of Houma, Walter Smith of Florida and Freddie, James and Nolan Smith Jr., all of Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Sr. and Genieve Smith; two brothers, Robert and Willie Smith; and two sisters, Corrine Smith and Mary Ann Smith

Adeline Rose ‘Chainky’ Triggs

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Barbara Nell Triggs Strickland of Raceland; eight sons, Leroy, Rodney, Oliver Sr., Arthur Jr. and Egerald Triggs, all of Raceland, Larry Triggs of Houma, Rosebut Triggs of Marrero and Harold Triggs of Thibodaux; 35 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Triggs Sr.; her parents, Hazel Sr. and Agnes Williams Rose; one son, Lionel Triggs Sr.; and two brothers, Joseph Rose and Hazel Rose Jr.
• homemaker and a member of Third Zion Baptist Church

 

APRIL 10, 2004

Bernice Guedry

• age 81, a native and resident of the St. Charles community died Friday, April 9, 2004
• funeral arrangements were incomplete
• survived by one brother, Warren Guedry; one sister, Irma G. Glaser; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Marguerite Guedry; two brothers, Charles Guedry and Leon Guedry Jr., and one sister, Ella Guedry

Tessie Agnes Dean

• age 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service today at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Rita Bohley of Houma; her father, Joseph Lester Dean of Houma; her companion, Dovic Billiot of Houma; her former husbands, Terry Parfait Sr. of Houma and Norris Parfait Jr. of Mississippi; one son, Terry "T.J." Parfait and fiancee’, Danielle Foret of Houma; one daughter, Jasalyn Markeit Parfait of Houma; four brothers, Julius Feet, Ronald Feet, Michael Dean of Houma, and Malcolm "Dino" Dean of Grand Caillou; six sisters, Vivian Carlos and husband, Druis, Ethel Foret and husband, Morris, Charlotte Accardo and husband, Kurt, Cynthia Dean and companion, Wilfred Boquet, Mona Dion and Cheryl Parfait and husband, Calvin, of Houma; and one grandson
• preceded in death by one brother, Merlin "Tiny" Feet
• homemaker

 

APRIL 11, 2004

Ollie Mae Andruss

• age 91, a native of Bremond, Texas, a former Houma resident and current resident of Corsicana, Texas, died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana; graveside services and burial Wednesday
• survived by two daughters, Barbara Trotter of Houston, Texas, and Cathryn Hall of Monroe; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Margaret Bays; her husband, George Rowland Andruss; one brother, J.W. Bays Jr.; and two sisters, Martha Wise and Berta Sue Tatum
• former member of the First United Methodist Church in Houma, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Corsicana, The Willing Workers Sunday School class, the WYO Group and a past member of Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution and Kinslow House

Emma Lee Richard Babin

• age 82, a native and resident of St. Charles community died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Richard Babin; one daughter, Trudy Rodrigue; one sister, Tebbie Ledet; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton "Penouch" Babin; her parents, J. Arnold Richard and Mary Breaux Richard; and one brother, J. Darwin Richard

Alvin J. Breaux Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004
• memorial service Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue
• survived by one son, Alvin Breaux Jr. and wife, Betty; three daughters, Diana Pepper of Jeannette, Gertrude Phelps and husband, John of Bayou Blue and Sandra Brignac and husband, Michael of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Eddie Breaux of Bayou Blue and Bert Breaux and wife, Norman Jean of Houma; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lotto Breaux Pugh; his second wife, Margaret Dupre Breaux; his parents, Arthur Breaux and Julian Sonier Breaux; one son, Jerry Breaux; one son-in-law, Donald Pepper; one daughter, Linda Breaux; two brothers, Paul Breaux and Arthur Breaux; and three sisters, Gertrude Dowden, Lillian Ulizzi and Gladys Loupe

Naise Naquin Dufrene

• age 80, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Des Allemands Baptist Church; religious services at the church, with burial in Menonnite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by three sons, Carl Joseph Dufrene, Curtis Joseph Dufrene and Clifford John Dufrene; three daughters, Juanite Tonubbee, Lona Loupe and Irma Breaux; three brothers, Whitney, Nollie and Wilbert "Brud" Naquin; three sisters, Earline Scheubhut, Rita Scheubhut and Joyce McBroom; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Rodney Joseph Dufrene; two brothers, Randolph and Norman Naquin; one sister, Inez Naquin; and one grandchild, Shannon Dufrene
• Baptist and a florist

Bernice M. ‘Aunt Be’ Guedry

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 9, 2004
• visitation today at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; services held at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one sister, Irma Guedry Glaser and her husband, Pete; one brother, Warren E. Guedry Sr. and his wife, Ethel; one sister-in-law, Maybelle F. Guedry; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon J. Guedry Sr. and Marguerite Wiemer Guedry; two brothers, Charles J. Guedry Sr. and Leon J. Guedry; and one sister, Ella C. Guedry
• retired school teacher who taught at Raceland Upper Elementary for nearly 30 years

Clarence ‘Bill Doodley’ Hawkins Jr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; services at the church; dismissal services Wednesday at the Deweyville cemetery
• survived by two sons, Clarence Hawkins Jr. and Brian Mart; three brothers, Henry "Boo White" (Jeanette) Jones and Nathaniel (Eva) White, both of Houma, and Huey (Doreatha) White of Smithridge; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Nathaniel White and Olivia H. White; and two sisters, Leontine White Scoby and Odeth Hawkins
• Baptist and a member of the Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; retired laborer for Southdown Sugar Refinery

Earl Joseph Hebert Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:37 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Constrantchis Hebert of Houma; his mother, Julia Gautreaux Hebert of Thibodaux; one son, Earl J. "Rip" Hebert Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Deborah Hebert and husband, Richard Hebert, Darlene Hebert Duplantis and husband, Todd Duplantis of Houma and Donna Hebert McGintry and husband, Patrick McGintry of Tylertown, Miss.; one sister, Karen Hebert Clement and husband, David Clement of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Joseph Hebert; one brother, Keith Paul Hebert; and one sister, Lorraine Marie Hebert
• retired superintendent for Southdown Sugar Mill, a member of the Masons, Shriners Club and Grotto, a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War

Robert Edwin Lee Jr.

• age 82, a native of Independence and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine "Jo" Rodrigue Lee of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Kelly and her husband, Paul, and Trudy Ralston and her husband, David, of Houma; three grandchildren, Cammie Harvey and her husband, Kirk, Johnathan Goldberg, Trent Ralston, all of Houma; and two great-grandchildren, Brittany Champagne and Brooke Champagne of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Lee Sr. and Rosa Ford Lee; his daughter, Carol Lee Goldberg; two brothers, Herman Lee and Flavil Lee; and two sisters, Molly Busby and Claire Lee Cutrer
• termite inspector with Orkin for 48 years and a member of the President’s Club with Orkin and Evergreen Lions Club; U. S. Army Veteran, who served as a military police officer during World War II

Everett Louis Talbot

• age 82, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Linda Talbot of Houma, Cammie Talbot and her fiancee, Frank Chachere of Baton Rouge and Elizabeth "Lisa" Talbot Barnett and husband, Doug Barnett of San Diego, Calif; his former wife, Rita Lapeyrouse Talbot; one brother, Louis Talbot of Houma; six sisters, Verna Talbot Heck of Thibodaux, Willie Lou Talbot Chilton of Mercede, Calif., Alma Talbot Deligans of Conroe, Texas, Edith Talbot Denson of Houma, Vivian Talbot Bartlett of Houston, Texas and Janet Talbot Green of Jaskson, Miss.; and six grandchildren, Scott McCoy and Kim Carrere, both of Houma, Chris Herbet of Lafayette, Timothy Herbert of Prairieville, Kelli McCoy Grzenia of Detroit, Mich. and Douglas Everett Barnett of San Diego
• preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Alma Folse Talbot; three brothers, Carroll Talbot, Richard "Dickie" Talbot and Douglass Talbot; and one grandson, John Everett McCoy Jr.
• owner of Talbot Real Estate and was a real estate developer up until his death; avid bridge player, life master of the game of duplicate bridge and a thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder; U. S. Army World War II veteran

 

APRIL 12, 2004

Emma Lee Richard Babin

• age 82, a native and resident of St. Charles community, died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Richard Babin; one daughter, Trudy Rodrigue; one sister, Tessie Ledet; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton "Penouch" Babin; her parents, J. Arnold Richard and Mary Breaux Richard; and one brother, J. Darwin Richard

Ethel Mae Cheramie

• age 79, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norris J. Cheramie; one stepson, Daniel Cheramie; four daughters, Brenda Thomassie, Margaret LaBella, Marion Danos and Gail Cheramie; two sisters, Anna Mae Guidry and Joyce Melancon; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Sr. and Luce Sanchez Morris; one son, Curtis J. Terrebonne; one brother, Ernest Morris Jr.; two sisters, Lucille Davis and Irma Johnson; and three great-grandchildren, Shawna Gail Danos, Bryce Anthony and Nadine Ann Thomassie
• Catholic

Michael Glen Herod

• age 45, a native of Water Valley, Miss., and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by his wife, Bertina Faye Mart Herod of Baton Rouge; his parents, Rachel and John Herod of Water Valley; one daughter, Leslie Herod of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Allison Gamble of Baton Rouge; one son, Marcus Herod of Colorado Springs; one stepson, Nicholas Gamble of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Diane Brown of Waterproof, Miss., Valerie Velay of Detroit, and Barbara Hence of Water Valley; and two brothers, Johnny Herod of Southfield, Mich., and Anthony Herod of South Korea
• Baptist and was a member of the National Black Achievers Network; U. S. Army veteran

Robert Edwin Lee Jr.

• age 82, a native of Independence and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine "Jo" Rodrigue Lee of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Kelly and her husband, Paul, and Trudy Ralston and her husband, David, of Houma; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Lee Sr. and Rosa Ford Lee; his daughter, Carol Lee Goldberg; two brothers, Herman Lee and Flavil Lee; and two sisters, Molly Busby and Claire Lee Cutrer
• termite inspector with Orkin for 48 years and a member of the President’s Club with Orkin and Evergreen Lions Club; U. S. Army veteran, who served as a military police officer during World War II

Myrtle Trosclair Ste. Marie

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Gwendolyn Williams and husband, Chester, Gerrie Duhon and husband, Earl, and Adriene Ste. Marie; two sisters, Shirley Baye and Betty Prejean; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Ste. Marie; her parents, George and Jeanne Trosclair; four brothers, Irion Trosclair, Cecil Trosclair, Carl Trosclair and Ray Trosclair; one sister, Theresa Fonseca; and one grandchild, Dayanne Duhon Denning

Lydia Dupre Pellegrin

• age 85, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:32 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Gertrude Kreamer Cantrelle and husband, Joseph, of Houma; one brother, Calvin Dupre and wife, Thelma, of Gray; one sister, Irene Dupre Sonier of Gray; four grandchildren, Leola Marie "Peanut" Lyons and husband, Walter, Penny Ann LeBoeuf and husband, Joey, Jodie Ann LeCompte and fiance, Larry Hyatt, and John Casmire Cantrelle and fiancee, Crissy Ditto; five great-grandchildren, Todd Lyons and wife, Angie, Kristie LeCompte Thibodeaux and husband, Taylor, Ryan LeCompte, Jarred LeCompte and Shaina LeCompte; and one great-great-grandchild, Terrick Taylor Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Guelvin "Cal" Kreamer; her second husband, Wilson Pellegrin; her parents, Joseph Dupre and Agnes Thibodeaux Dupre; one daughter, Leola Marie Kreamer; two brothers, Paul and Yancey Dupre; and two sisters, Josephine Dupre Rhodes and Velma Dupre Porche
• retired self-employed ice truck route
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold Joseph Pitre

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 6:11 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Dolores Jean Blanchard Pitre of Bourg; three sons, Cody J. Pitre and wife, Michele, Chad J. Pitre of Orlando, Fla., and Petty Officer 2nd Class, Stuart W. Pitre, U.S.N. of San Diego; one sister, Della Pitre Bass of Houma; and four grandchildren, Alisha Hamilton, Jordan W. Pitre, Jealyn Pitre and Sarah Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Milton J. Pitre and Emily Guillot Pitre
• banker at the Bank of Terrebonne and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leon Anthony Robichaux

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Roy Robichaux and wife, Alison, of Thibodaux, and Kirk P. Robichaux and wife, Greta, of Houma; two brothers, Tommy and Michael Robichaux of Houma; one sister, Vivian R. Broussard of Houma; and seven grandchildren, Michelle, Megan, Christopher, Meredith, Joseph, John Paul and Stephen
• preceded in death by his wife, Merline Morales Robichaux; his parents, Leon Paul Robichaux and Margaret Orgeron Robichaux; three brothers, Roy, Christopher and Albert Robichaux; and one sister, Veronica Robichaux Kittleson
• oilfield consultant and a U. S. Air Force veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Everett Louis Talbot

• age 83, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 10, 2004
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three daughters, Linda Talbot of Houma, Cammie Talbot and her fiance, Frank Chachere of Baton Rouge and Elizabeth "Lisa" Talbot Barnett and husband, Doug Barnett of San Diego; his former wife, Rita Lapeyrouse Talbot; one brother, Louis Talbot of Houma; six sisters, Verna Talbot Heck of Thibodaux, Willie Lou Talbot Chilton of Mercede, Calif., Alma Talbot Deligans of Conroe, Texas, Edith Talbot Denson of Houma, Vivian Talbot Bartlett of Houston and Janet Talbot Green of Jackson, Miss.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Alma Folse Talbot; three brothers, Carroll Talbot, Richard "Dickie" Talbot and Douglass Talbot; and one grandson, John Everett McCoy Jr.
• owner of Talbot Real Estate and was a real estate developer up until his death; U. S. Army World War II veteran

 

APRIL 13, 2004

Allen Joseph Bourg

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004
• visitation to service time Wednesday at 5555 Park Ave., a residence in Houma; religious services Wednesday at the residence, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Paul Bourg and wife, Myrna, of Houma; one daughter, Clarice Breaux and husband, Rene, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Carolyn Trotter; one brother, George Bourg of Montegut; one sister, Cecile Guidry of Houma; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Irene Samaha; his parents, Amadeo and Clarisse Duplantis Bourg; and four sisters, Rose Bourg, Josephine Boquet and Ida and Ruth Authement
• World War II veteran

Clarence ‘Bill Doodley’ Hawkins Sr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and today at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; funeral services today at the church; dismissal services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Clarence Hawkins Jr. and Brian Mart; three brothers, Henry "Boo White" (Jeanette) Jones and Nathaniel (Eva) White, both of Houma, and Huey (Doreatha) White of Chauvin; one sister, Henrene Williams of Houma; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Nathaniel White and Olivia H. White; and two sisters, Leontine White Scoby and Odeth Hawkins
• Baptist and a member of the Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; retired laborer for Southdown Sugar Refinery

Rosie Head Padgett

• age 94, a resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Jefferson Chapel of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Hope Mausoleum
• survived by one son, William H. Padgett Jr.; one daughter, Gloria P. Anders of Houma; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Romaine Padgett; and one son-in-law, Leonard Anders
• preceded in death by her husband, William H. Padgett Sr.; one son, Raymond E. Padgett; her parents, Clay H. Head and Fannie Mitchell Head; seven siblings, Hazel Padgett, Harris Head, Vie Toledo, Edith Pylant, Edna Raby, Roy Head and Lily Penton; and one grandchild, William

Adam Price

• age 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Wednesday at the hall, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amy Trahan Price; one daughter, Betty Lou Price Billiot; one son, Charles Price; one half-brother, Horace Price; two sisters, Onesia Authement and Norita Trahan; two grandchildren, Kristine Dupre Scott and husband, Shannon, and Keri Lynn Dupre; and one great-grandchild, Kourtney Robichaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alice Pellegrin Price; his stepmother, Delia White Price; one brother, Chester Price; one sister, Mazia Pellegrin; and one half-brother, Druis Price
• retired carpenter and tugboat captain and was a member of the VFW in Chauvin; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Theresa Naquin Richard

• age 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Charlene Richard and Perry M. Richard; two brothers, Charles and Clarence Naquin; two sisters, Hazel Martinez and Shirley Ordoyne; and one grandchild, Cory Richard
• preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Richard; and her parents, Clarence and Beulah Folse Naquin
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Walter Joseph ‘Bill’ Walker

• native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Dublin, Va., died Monday, March 29, 2004
• funeral services were held at St. Jude Catholic Church, with burial in Walkers Creek Cemetery in Virginia
• survived by his wife, Mary Dee; two daughters, Nancy Shannon Walker and Mary Elizabeth Skewes; one brother, James J. Walker of Houma; and one sister, Patricia W. Reid
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Joseph Walker Sr. and Pearl Ellender Walker; two brothers, Kenneth and Ben Walker; and two sisters, Marjorie Chauvin and Elda Hurley

 

APRIL 14, 2004

Elois Bertus Walker Cheramie

• age 85, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Galliano, died at 4:35 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2004
• services today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in Barrios Cemetery
• survived by one son, Millard J. Cheramie; two daughters, Cheryl L. Guidroz and Kathy F. Sandras; one sister, MaryHetta Rounsley; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mark J. Cheramie Sr.; her parents, George and Albertice Courtney Walker; one son, Mark J. Cheramie Jr.; one brother, George Walker Jr.; and one sister, Genieva Walker

Erous Leo Eschete

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Ann Community Center and to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lois Sevin Eschete of Bourg; one son, Dwayne Jude Eschete and wife, Lynn Ann, of Houma; two daughters, Joan E. Dryden and husband, Elmer, of Spanish Fort, Ala., and Linda E. McMath and husband, David, of Houma; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Omer Eschete and Clarise Pellegrin Eschete; one son, Eric Leo Eschete; two brothers, Whitney J. Eschete and Arthur J. Eschete; and five sisters, Bertha E. Savoie, Mabel E. Duplantis, Ocelia E. Theriot, Agrite E. Naquin and Gussie E. LeBouef
• retired production foreman with Placid Oil and Rosewood Resources of 33 years; member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Council No. 8936, Knights of Columbus 3rd degree council No. 8932, Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 870, lifetime member of VFW Post No. 9608 and American Legion Post No. 308; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Vivian Martin Melancon

• age 100, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Charles Melancon; her parents, Elvest and Alcidie Bergeron Martin; and four sisters, Lollie M. Aucoin, Frenella M. Claus, Grace M. Marquette and Ella Mae M. Mercadel

 

APRIL 15, 2004

Horace P. Blanchard

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Smith Blanchard of Bourg; four sons, Stewart P. Blanchard and wife, Bernadette, Kerry J. Blanchard and wife, Patricia, of Bourg, Durle A. Blanchard and wife, Dalia, of Chauvin, and Leland J. Blanchard and wife, Norma, of Prairieville; three brothers, Nolan Blanchard of Houma, Roland Blanchard and Lloyd Blanchard of Montegut; five sisters, Iola Thibodeaux, Leola Thibodeaux, Gloria Thibodaux, Joyce Gautreaux of Chauvin, and Lois LeBoeuf of Bourg; 13 grandchildren, Mark Blanchard, Melanie Naquin, Kayla Liner, Kerry Blanchard Jr., Dia Blanchard, Dena Blanchard, Jessie Rogers, Dana Rogers, Durle Blanchard Jr., Louis Blanchard, Tori Blanchard, Brittany Blanchard and Lillian Blanchard; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. Blanchard and Velina White Blanchard; and two grandchildren, Tracy Blanchard and Christopher Rogers
• retired heat plant operator with Freeport McMoRan and a member of Woodmen of the World; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Joe’ Boykins Jr.

• age 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Ellendale Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Joseph and Jordan Moultrie of South Carolina; two daughters, Dominique and Dora Moultrie of South Carolina; three brothers, David Williams and Lawrence Boykins Jr., both of Houma, and Levy Boykins of Franklin; and five sisters, Patricia Ruffin, Bertha Stewart, Mary and Rosalie Miller and Barbara Boykins, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Boykins Sr. and Dora Boykins; and one sister, Lillie Mae Dangerfield
• cement finisher and was Baptist

Louis Joseph Cunningham Jr.

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Della Theriot Cunningham of Theriot; one son, Terry Cunningham and wife, Brenda Halm, of Westwego; three daughters, Sandra Patterson and husband, John Pitre of Marrero, Gena Aston and husband, Tommy Aston Jr. and Peggy Franks and husband, Kevin Franks of Bourg; one brother, Edward Cunningham of Houma; three half-brothers, Floyd Hutchinson of Bayou Black, Eldon Hutchinson of Bourg and Larry Hutchinson of Houma; two step-brothers, Rudolph Hutchinson of Houma and Johnny Hutchinson of Bourg; five step-sisters, Madeline Ellender, Elodie Fanguy, Margie Clement of Bourg, Lillian Cunningham and Lydie Falgout of Houma; 12 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Joseph Cunningham Sr.; his mother and stepfather, Cornelia DeRoche Hutchinson and Whitney Hutchinson; two brothers, Alvin and Albert Cunningham; one half-sister, Joyce Hutchinson; and one step-sister, Elaine LeBlanc
• retired crane operator with Texaco for 30 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8779, Dulac V.F.W. and honorary fireman of Dularge Fire Department; avid Atlanta Braves fan and was a three year U. S. Army veteran of World War II; fought with the 250th Field Artillery Battalion in campaigns in Normandy, northern France, Rhineland and central Europe and was a proud American; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Erous Leo Eschete

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• visitation today at St. Ann Community Center and to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois Sevin Eschete of Bourg; one son, Dwayne Jude Eschete and wife, Lynn Ann, of Houma; two daughters, Joan E. Dryden and husband, Elmer, of Spanish Fort, Ala., and Linda E. McMath and husband, David, of Houma; four grandchildren, John A. Dryden and wife, Christy, of Ridgeland, Miss., Erica P. Eschete and husband, Floyd J. Eschete III of Bourg, Michelle D. Mills and husband, Joseph of Jacksonville, Fla., Tesia M. Porche and special friend, Chad M. Smith of Houma; one step-grandchild, Marissa E. McMath of Houma; two great-grandchildren, Robert and Dryden Mills; and three step-great-grandchildren, Cody, Austin and Sheridan Stevens
• preceded in death by his parents, Omer Eschete and Clarise Pellegrin Eschete; one son, Eric Leo Eschete; two brothers, Whitney J. Eschete and Arthur J. Eschete; and five sisters, Bertha E. Savoie, Mabel E. Duplantis, Ocelia E. Theriot, Agrite E. Naquin and Gussie E. LeBouef
• retired production foreman with Placid Oil and Rosewood Resources of 33 years; member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Council No. 8936, Knights of Columbus 3rd degree council No. 8932, Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 870, lifetime member of VFW Post No. 9608 and American Legion Post No. 308; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sylvia Pitre Evans

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• funeral services Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Curtis Evans; one son, Carroll Evans; one daughter, Evelyn Evans; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Winnifred and Clarice Torres Pitre; and one brother, Albert Pitre

Ophelia Cuneo Lirette

• age 93, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Carroll Lirette Sr. and wife, Jeanne, of Houma; one brother, Alvin Cuneo of Houma; three grandchildren, Pamela L. Dugas and husband, Carroll, Faith Lirette Babin, and Carroll Lirette Jr. and wife, Dorothy Frederick Lirette of Houma; six great-grandchildren, Holly Dugas, Adam Babin, Shelli Babin Bokash, Luke Babin, Christina Lirette and Douglas Lirette; and two great-great-grandchildren, Chrysta Lee Babin and Jackson Bokash
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lirette; her parents, Joseph Cuneo and Catherine Guise Cuneo; her grandparents, Lawrence Guise and Evelina Michel Guise, Joseph Cuneo Sr. and Josephine Pierron Cuneo; four brothers, Herbert, Irvin, Raymond and Lawrence Cuneo; and five sisters, Florence C. Dugas, Beatrice C. Theriot, Lorina C. LeBeouf, Williana C. Foret and Lorita C. Champagne
• homemaker and was retired in seafood services; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

APRIL 16, 2004

Tad Anthony Chaisson Jr.

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• graveside service Saturday at Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by his father, Tad Anthony Chaisson Sr.; his mother, Triche Anne Thibodeaux; one brother, Seth Robin; and his grandparents, Anthony Paul Thibodeaux Jr., Dorothy Thibodeaux, and Thaddeus and Wilma Thibodaux Chaisson

Joseph Motley

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Gus Motley and Lucille Raymond; his grandmother; and one sister
• raised by his grandmother in New Orleans until her death; at 13 he traveled around the country doing low-key performances with bands; moved to Raceland and was an organist at New Mount Zion Baptist Church and Mount Zion Baptist Church; also played for Morning Star Baptist Church, Bell Baptist Church, Triumph Baptist Church, Old Fountain Baptist Church, Greater New Fountain Baptist Church and New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church; member and organist of Dularge Community Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Frances Stephens Pace

• age 93, a native of Zwolle and resident of Galliano, died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Mary Frances Pace Herrin and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pace Ristrop; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Draughon Pace; her parents, William and Frances Fraser Stephens; one brother, William Edgar Stephens; one sister, Kathrine Phares; and one great-granddaughter, Mary Kate Bruce
• member of United Methodist Church in Many

Angeline Pellegrin

• age 86, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two nieces, Claudette Richardelle Kiffe and Judy Richardell Griffin; and one nephew, Donald Richardelle
• preceded in death by her parents, Polinaire and Marie Gros Pellegrin; one nephew, David Richardelle; and one sister, Luda Richardelle
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lionel J. Wilson

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Cemetery No. 3 in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Kathleen Wilson of Thibodaux; two daughters, Florence Wilson and Fay Wilson of Thibodaux; one brother, Allen Wilson of Houston; two sisters, Laura Wilson Frye and Doretha Wilson of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Sr. and Hattie Henry Wilson; and one brother, Harrison Wilson Jr.
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

 

APRIL 17, 2004

Carl Evans Elliott Jr.

• age 75, a native of Buna, Texas, former resident of Houma and resident of Kosciusko, Miss., died Wednesday, April 14, 2004
• funeral services today at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial in Parkway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ouida Lowe Elliott; one daughter, Robin McNickle of Starkville, Miss., one son, Charles Devonne Eckford of San Marcus, Texas; three sisters, Nelda Calfee, Robbie Walters and Jackie Croley, all of Orange, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Dorman Elliott and Carl Elliott Sr.
• retired from Dresser Industries and Oilfield Rental Services and was a member of Buna Methodist Church

Denis Vincent Gaubert

• age 78, a native of Ama and resident of Luling, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Barbara Zeringue Gaubert; four sons, Lowell "Bubby" Gaubert, Theron "Hoss" Gaubert, Guinn "Black" Gaubert and Roth Gaubert; four daughters, Duenna G. Poche’, Denise G. Boyd, Leila G. Bourgeois and Jaida G. Bergeron; one brother, Irby Gaubert; three sisters, Eunice G. Roberts, Ethel G. Keller and Leah Rae G. Cantrelle; 17 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; four brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Emerson and Clifford Gaubert; one sister, Agnes G. Adams; and one grandson
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired foreman for Shell Oil Company

Lucy Simmons

• age 88, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:26 p.m. April 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ansil "Buster" Simmons; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn Simmons, Jean and Herbert Daigle, Judith Simmons, Marian and Russell Templet, Elizabeth and Dewayne Tullos; brothers, Arthur and Alfred Blanchard; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucie Cancienne Blanchard
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

APRIL 18, 2004

Johnnie Kilpatrick Adkins

• age 79, a native of Union, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:27 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ Baptist Church; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Shirley Adkins Norred and husband, Donnie, of Houma; two sisters, Earline K. Pittman of Utica, Miss., and Bernice K. Dees of Philadelphia, Miss.; two grandchildren, Ray "Boo" Boudreaux III of Houma; Sharon Boudreaux Womack and husband, John, of Austin, Texas; and one great-grandchild, Natalie Womack of Austin
• preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Adkins; her parents, Lemmie Kilpatrick and Pearl Musgrove Kilpatrick; and one brother, Ernest Kilpatrick
• retired owner of Adkins Grocery on Grand Caillou Road and assistant credit manager at Sears, and owner of Hi-Style Fashion on Prospect Street; parishioner of Christ Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Geraldine Ann ‘Jerrie’ Cazenave Amedee

• age 69, a native of Gramercy and resident of Houma, died at 6:38 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Wednesday at the chapel, with interment at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Mark, Richard "Ricky" and John Amedee; two daughters, Kathy Quick and Rochelle Fernandez; one brother, Paul Cazenave; two sisters, Earline Landry and Barbara Klibert; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard Paul Amedee; and her parents, Adlai and Luce Chenier Cazenave

Blanche Maronge Breaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Carroll Breaux and wife, Mary, of Bayou Blue, Norman Breaux Jr. and wife, Susan, of Houma, and Cecil Breaux and wife, Loretta, of Thibodaux; five daughters, Barbara Holmes and husband, Jay, of Seattle, Carolyn Babin and husband, Henry, of Raceland, Judy Jeffery and husband, Frankie, of Houma, Patty Richard and husband, Lanny, of Marrero and Joy Lasseigne and husband, Wayne, of Bayou Vista; one sister, Betty Naquin and husband, Mickey, of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Breaux Sr.; her parents, Louis and Theresa Trahan Maronge; five brothers, Nelson, Sherbert, Robert, Louis Jr. and Reynold Maronge; and two sisters, Ethel Duplantis and Shirley Bethancourt
• parishioner of St. Gregory and a homemaker

Ernest Peter ‘Chumpy’ Breaux Sr.

• age 64, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia "Patsy" A. Fonseca Breaux; one son, Ernest "Chau-fee" Breaux Sr. and companion, Christeen Tyler, of Bourg; one daughter, Bernice Breaux and companion, Chris Dorion, of Houma; one brother, Thomas "Tommy" Breaux of Gray; four grandchildren, Joey and Jonathan Breaux, Tangie Anderson and Cochise Dorion; and one expected great-grandchild; two sisters, Theresa Newman of Houma and Mrs. Shirley and husband, Joe, Boudreaux of Gray
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Joseph Sr. and Marie Boudreaux Breaux; three brothers, Herman, Edgar "E.J." Jr. and Sargeant "Nub" Breaux
• loved to fish and cook, and was a retired tugboat captain
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sylvia Marie Bergeron Crochet

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles Crochet; one daughter, Melissa Crochet Page and husband, Joseph, of Allen, Texas; one sister, Beatrice Olivier of Houma; and three grandchildren, Jason Page, Matthew Page and Lauren Page
• preceded in death by her parents, Junius Bergeron and Evelina Moore Bergeron; three brothers, Julius Bergeron, Russell Bergeron and Edward Bergeron; and one sister, Shirley Dement
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Inez Pellegrin Daye

• age 77, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Mrs. Druby (Theresa) Hebert of Chauvin and Mrs. Jeffery (Marjorie) Authement of Bourg; one granddaughter, Jessica R. Blair and husband, Glenn, of Houma; one great-granddaughter, Grace Katherine Blair of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix Adams Pellegrin and Clavia Robichaux Pellegrin; two daughters, Rebecca Daye and Kathleen Daye LeBoeuf; two brothers, Calvin Joseph Pellegrin and Modris Joseph Pellegrin; and two sisters, Eta Pellegrin Dupre and Marie Pellegrin
• retired secretary with the LSU Extension Service for 25 years; member of the St. Joseph’s Ladies Altar Society, American Legion Unit No. 380 Auxiliary, serving as historian for 18 years; the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 9608; charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Pere Denece 1891; Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary; and W.O.W. Lodge No. 870; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Denis Vincent Gaubert

• age 78, a native of Ama and resident of Luling, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Barbara Zeringue Gaubert; four sons, Lowell "Bubby" Gaubert, Theron "Hoss" Gaubert, Guinn "Black" Gaubert and Roth Gaubert; four daughters, Duenna G. Poche’, Denise G. Boyd, Leila G. Bourgeois and Jaida G. Bergeron; one brother, Irby Gaubert; three sisters, Eunice G. Roberts, Ethel G. Keller and Leah Rae G. Cantrelle; 17 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; four brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Emerson and Clifford Gaubert; one sister, Agnes G. Adams; and one grandson
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired foreman for Shell Oil Company

Doris Marie Melancon

• age 92, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Margaret Melancon Carlos and husband, Roy, of Belle Chasse, and Dale Melancon Norred of Houma; one brother, Eurie Marie of Biloxi, Miss.; one sister, Tommie Marie Hebert and husband, Paul, of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Marsha Carlos Mediamolle and husband, Glenn, of New Orleans, Kirk Carlos of Belle Chasse, and Holly Norred Champagne and husband, Chester A., Champagne Jr. of Daphne, Ala; and two great-grandchildren, Heather Christen of Belle Chasse and Michael Mediamolle of Covington
• preceded in death by her husband, Noah Allen Joseph Melancon; her parents, Henry "Sam" Marie and Philomeme Emma Engeron Marie; six brothers, Effie Marie, Percy Marie, Murphy "Blackie" Marie, Stanley Marie, Hayes Marie and Carroll Marie; and two sisters, Ezar Marie Savoie and Gertrude Marie Babin
• homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, Terrebonne Parish Republicans and Epsilon Sigma Alpha International; enjoyed sewing, cooking and ceramics; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ida ‘Dot’ Stanford

• age 90, a native of Dickinson, Texas, and resident of Bourg, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and Tuesday at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas; graveside services at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Woodville
• survived by three sons, Donald Lichenstein, Bill Lichenstein and Bob Lichenstein; three stepsons, Ray Stanford, Frank Stanford and John Stanford; one daughter, Betty Elliott; one brother, Percy Cartwright; 31 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Lichenstein; her second husband, Leland Stanford; her parents, Vincent and Nancy Cartwright; two sons, Louis Patrick Lichenstein and Charles "Dickie" Lichenstein; one brother, Preston Cartwright; and two sisters, Billie Watson and Mary Burroughs
• lived in Bourg with her son Bob and, as she called her, "Baby Girl" Suzie Lichenstein
• worked for the Lafourche and Terrebonne food banks, was involved with Terrebonne Council on Aging, an active volunteer with many local charities and was an avid campaigner for local politicians Damon Baldone, Bobby Bergeron, Reggie Dupre, Doug Greenburg and Johnny Walker
• Samart Funeral Home

Elaine T. White

• age 57, a native of Dearborn, Mich., and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:26 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Allen "Boy" White; one son, Allen "T-Boy" White; one stepson, Alvin "A.J." Leboeuf; three daughters, Alena LeCompte, Kristy Domangue and Anna George; one brother, Kim Smith; three sisters, Darlene White, Charlene Prestenbach and Marlene Busey; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Tennant and Martha B. Smith; and one sister, Arlene Bergeron
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member to the T-Caillou Lions Club, the American Legion and the Ladies Altar Society

 

APRIL 19, 2004

Eula Knight Babin

• age 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux died Friday, April 16, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two daughters, JoAnn B. Pierce and Mary B. Duet; one sister, Eunice K. Taylor; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Babin; her parents, Lovincy and Ida Robichaux Knight; two sons, Ronald R. and Raymond J. Babin; one daughter, Peggy B. Pierce; and one grandson, Ronald Pierce
• resident of St. Joseph Manor for eight years

James Robert ‘Bob’ LeBlanc

• age 88, a native of Ashland and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Elaine Walker LeBlanc of Houma; two sons, Jerome LeBlanc and wife, Gail, of Marrero, and Daniel LeBlanc and wife, Catherine, of Theriot; four daughters, Kay Soignier and husband, Jerry, of Magnolia, Texas, Jennifer Easton of San Antonio, Gail LeBoeuf and husband, Eugene, and Jean Pontiff and husband, Ricky, of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Arthur LeBlanc Sr. and Florence Hebert LeBlanc; three brothers, J.P. LeBlanc, J. Arthur LeBlanc II and Louis LeBlanc; and two sisters, Florence L. Parrino and Selma L. Hebert
• retired accountant with Texaco for 37 years and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; commander of the American Legion Post No. 31, a member of St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and a former member of Terrebonne Parish School Board; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catho