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

MAY 1, 2004

Gerald Joseph Dupre Sr.

• age 67, a native of Morgan City and resident of Slidell, died at 9:42 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Aron J. Dupre, Gerald J. Dupre Jr., Ralph Dupre and Edward Martina; two daughters, Lisa Dupre and Lana Hollis; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Bourgeois Dupre; and his parents, Aaron and Odette Delaune Dupre

Edna Riggs Grant Wilson Kipp

• age 90, a native of Jamaica, N.Y., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• memorial service was May 13 at Palm Beach Memorial Park in Florida
• survived by one daughter, Margaret Wilson Kipp Campbell; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Oscar Wilson and M. Lionel Kipp; her parents, Harry and Martha Grant; two grandchildren, Patrick and Debra Campbell; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Harry Grant; and three sisters, Helen Phelen, Dorothy Roth and Anne Gagon

Fredric Louis Thibodaux

• age 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda LeBlanc Thibodaux of Houma; two sons, Louis Thibodaux and wife, Patty, of Houma, and Alan Thibodaux and wife, Greta, of Cut Off; two daughters, Julie Fortenberry and husband, Andy, and Marie Thibodaux of Houma; one brother, Herbert Thibodaux of New Iberia; one sister, Gloria Naquin of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Thibodaux and Beatrice Lasseigne Thibodaux
• purchasing agent with Volute Inc. and was past president of Vandebilt School Board, a religion teacher, active in LePetit Theatre, Bayou Runners Association and extraordinary minister of the Eucharistic; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

MAY 2, 2004

Wilbert Joseph Blanchard

• age 79, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:16 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Julia Marie Blanchard of Houma; one daughter, Chris B. Ashley and husband, Andy, of Houma; two brothers, Thaddeus Blanchard and Elmer Blanchard of Houma; one grandchild, Trinity Jude Collins and wife, Angelle; and one great-granddaughter, Daelyn Jude Collins
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Blanchard and Necia Foret Blanchard; three brothers, Rannie Blanchard, Henry Blanchard, Cyrus Blanchard and Raymond Blanchard; and two sisters, Villa Robichaux and Mildred Blanchard
• retired boat captain for Hebert Brothers and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the V. F. W. and American Legion and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Herman Ellis

• native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Long Island, NY; services Monday at the church, with burial in Calverton National Cemetery
• survived by his three sons, Herman, Ronald and Larry; one daughter, Lenora Ellis-Shea; one brother, Norman Ellis; and one sister, Amy Avery; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Ellis; parents, Samuel and Jeanetta Ellis; and one son, Dudley Ellis
• letter carrier with the U. S. Postal Service and served in the U. S. Army

Norris ‘Boots’ LeBoeuf

• age 92, a native and resident of Bourg, died Friday, April 30, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; services Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" Duplantis and husband, James P. Duplantis; two brothers, Harry LeBoeuf of Morgan City and Olen LeBoeuf of Bourg; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Frances Pitre LeBoeuf; parents, Oleus and Julien Hebert LeBoeuf; one son, Vernon Paul LeBoeuf; two brothers, Galton and Allie; three sisters, Alice Mestayer, Alma LeBoeuf, and Jeanette Belanger; and one grandson, Kelly Duplantis

Hilton Joseph ‘Joey’ Normand

• age 79, a native of Bunkie and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by his wife, Viola Price Normand; one son, Donald and wife, Melanie Normand; two daughters, Connie Rodriguez and husband, Gary, Sherry Neil and husband, Herdis; two brothers, Nelson and Wade; two sisters, Jane Keating and Marie Madere; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Julia Normand
• World War II Army and Navy veteran

Mary Lee Pittman Parker

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Church in Raceland; services Monday at the church, with burial at the St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her one son, Paul; two daughters, Mary "Sue" Chaisson, and Patricia Rybiski; one brother, J. C. Pittman; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Printis T. Parker; parents, Edwin and Mary Pittman; one brother, Eddie Pittman; and one sister, Marion Foret
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

Carolyn Ruth Richard

• age 57, native of Sulphur and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, of a lengthy battle with cancer
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; services Monday at the church, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by companion of 27 years, Luby Freeman Jr. of Houma; her mother, Bertha Myers Richard of Sulphur; one daughter, Kimberly Jane Guidry Bergeron and husband, Alfred Bergeron Jr., of Houma; three brothers, Robert Earl Richard and wife, Barbara Ann, David Lee Richard of Carlyss and Glenn Marshall Richard and wife, Sally, of Arboles, Colo.; two sisters, Murl Fredrick and husband, Earl, and Diana Faye Trahan and husband, Billy, of Sulphur; two granddaughters, Jamie Lynne Medice and husband, Mark, and Bridgeit Marie Stassi and husband, V. J., of Houma; two great-grandsons, Brock Bergeron and Baylon Stassi of Houma; one sister-in-law, Linda Clark; three godchildren, Tony Fredrick of Carlyss, Becky Jabout of New York, and Tina Goodrich of Texas; eight nieces; five nephews; 36 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many friends
• preceded in death by her father, Aldest Jean "A. J." Richard; one sister-in-law, Diane Richard; and one brother-in-law, Howard Miller
• secretary with ASCO and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Herman Joseph Trahan II

• age 31, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:12 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Irene Boudwin Trahan of Houma; one brother, Kirk Trahan and fianceé, Stevie LeBlanc, of Houma; his grandparents, Eva and Ray Boudwin Sr. of Houma; one great-grandmother, Irene Bourg of Houma; one neph-ew, Tyler LeBlanc of Houma; one godmother, Susan Price; one godfather, Raymond Tra-han; three aunts, Rebecca Scott, Johanna Wallace and Rosalyn Kerr; and four uncles, Ray Boudwin Jr., David Boudwin, Perry Boud-win and Darren Boudwin
• preceded in death by his father, Herman Trahan Sr.; and his grandparents, Betty "Sue" and Curtis Trahan
• enjoyed riding four wheelers, driving his monster truck, and doing mechanic work; avid fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frederic Louis Thibodaux

• age 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma, died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.1
• survived by his wife, Linda LeBlanc Thibodaux of Houma; two sons, Louis Thibodaux and wife, Patty, of Houma, Alan Thibodaux and wife, Greta, of Cut Off; two daughters, Julie Fortenberry and husband, Andy, and Marie Thibodaux of Houma; one brother Herbert Thibodaux of New Iberia; one sister, Gloria Naquin of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Beatrice Thibodaux
• purchasing agent with Volute, Inc., and was a past president of Vandebilt School Board, a religion teacher, active Le Petit Theatre member, a member of the Bayou Runners Association, and an extraordinary minister of the Eucharistic; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 3, 2004

Laurent Ambrose Amedee

• age 92, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Fern Tabor of Houma; one stepson, James Marmande and wife, Marna, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Phyl M. Trahan and husband, Danny, of Houma; three brothers, Whitney Amedee of Luling, Gerald Amedee of Terrytown and Monsignor Francis Amedee of Thibodaux; three sisters, Carman A. Bourgeois of Harvey, Evelyn A. Zeringue of Donaldsonville and Shirley A. Croker of Kenner; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Baudoin Amedee; his second wife, Ruby H. Marmande Amedee; his parents, Ambrose Amedee and Floresca Waguespack Amedee; and four brothers, Clifton, Ernest, Norman and Nolan Amedee
• retired salesman with Dixie Welding and Fesco Inc. and was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Gregory Council No. 6170; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Daniel James Breaux

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, George Breaux and Dot Thibodaux Breaux of Houma; one brother, Marc Breaux and wife, Carla "Frog" Breaux, of Houma; one sister, Jeré B. Hart and husband, Larry Hart, of Woodlands, Texas; one niece, Jeré H. Voisin and husband, Lynn Voisin, of Houma; one nephew, J. D. Hart of Woodlands; and numerous friends and family members
• artist/restoration specialist; past instructor at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, active in the Art Community, avid dancer throughout south Louisiana at various Cajun festivals; graduated from Terrebonne High School and Nicholls State University; passionate about restoring homes in south Louisiana area
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Noland Paul ‘Doogie’ Breaux Jr.

• age 34, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 8:35 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Tuesday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Noland P. Breaux Sr. and Anna Mae Bourgeois Breaux; his stepfather, Jack Flippo; one brother, Derrell Paul Breaux; and one sister, Darnell Breaux Hebert
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Noah Anthony Breaux and Georgia Matherne Flippo and Noah Adam Bourgeois Sr. and Gertrude Plaisance Bourgeois
• member of Arc of St. Charles and Special Olympics

Norris ‘Boots’ LeBoeuf

• age 92, a native and resident of Bourg, died Friday, April 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" Duplantis and husband, James P. Duplantis; two brothers, Harry LeBoeuf of Morgan City and Olen LeBoeuf of Bourg; three grandchildren, Francine Rachal of Patterson, Angel Fields of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Brad Duplantis of Bourg; and four great-grandchildren, Hallie and Mariah Fields and Angelle and Brennon Rachal
• preceded in death by his wife, Frances Pitre LeBoeuf; his parents, Oleus and Julien Hebert LeBoeuf; one son, Vernon Paul LeBoeuf; two brothers, Galton and Allie LeBoeuf; three sisters, Alice Mestayer, Alma LeBoeuf, and Jeanette Belanger; and one grandson, Kelly Duplantis
• Samart Funeral Home

John Raymond Reed Jr.

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
• survived by his wife, Cyne Gill Reed; one son, Chad Douglas Reed; two daughters, Amanda McBee and Elizabeth Haury; one brother, Philip Pravata; three sisters, Mary Schwartez, Lena Norwood and Sallie Reed; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John R. Sr. and Mary Mike Reed

Joseph ‘Toe Toe’ Sanchez

• age 71, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Paincourtville, died Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Boudreaux Sanchez; two sons, Daniel Sanchez and wife, Vicky, and Glen Sanchez and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Lena S. Landry and Shonda S. Thompson and husband, J. C.; three brothers, Gleason Sr., Valcour Jr. and Alvin Sanchez Sr.; three sisters, Lucy S. Naquin, Frances S. Blanchard and Mary S. Toups; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Roseanna Coupel Sanchez Sr.; his mother and father-in-law, Ann Alleman Boudreaux and Wallace Boudreaux; one daughter, Carolee Sanchez; and two sisters, Mabel Clement and Marie Sanchez

Junius ‘Token’ Sevin

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, May 1, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Tuesday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 48 years, Bella Foret Sevin; one son, Joey Sevin and wife, Sandra, of Chauvin; one daughter, Monica Pierron and husband, Al, of Chauvin; four brothers, Ray and George Sevin of Chauvin, Lee Roy of Dularge and Cyrus Sevin Sr. of Grand Caillou; one sister, Thelma Eschete of Bourg; and four grandchildren, Jeremiah and Jake Pierron and Jonas and Brennan Sevin, all of Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Oneil and Annie Sevin
• worked as a trawler and trapper most of his life and worked for Polchow and Foster as a camp manager for 25 years; member of the V. F. W., the American Legion and the Woodmen of the World; served in the U. S. Marine Corps in the Korean War; favorite past times were gardening, cooking, hunting, fishing and spending time with family
• Samart Funeral Home

Elias Vincent Jr.

• age 45, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Lori Smith; three sons, Quan, Wand and Trevon Smith, all of Houma; two daughters, Saiana Lancein of Franklin and Jasmine Woods of Houma; five sisters, Carrie Fleming, Evelyn Jasper, Marguerite Vincent, Lydia Vincent and Loretta Fleming, all of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Evelyn Vincent
• captain for Four Star Marine and was Baptist

 

MAY 4, 2004

Margaret Ann Bascle Badeaux

• age 57, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Harris Bascle; one son, Robert Ledet Jr.; two daughters, Dawn Lagarde and Vicky Parfait; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Boyd and Jessica Bil; two brothers, Torris Bascle and Joey Bascle; three sisters, Joanne Zeringue, Jane Bascle and Tina Broussard; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Badeaux; her mother, Josephine Autin Bascle; one son, Mark Anthony Ledet; and one brother, Harris Anthony Bascle Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

George William Bergeron

• age 79, a resident of Rapides Station, died Monday, May 3, 2004
• religious services today at Forest Lawn Funeral Home chapel in Pineville, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Nita Nealta Coco Bergeron of Rapides Station; two daughters, Debra Bergeron and Sally Bergeron, both of Houma; one stepdaughter, Nita Bowers of Alexandria; two sisters, Chairbel Miley of Baton Rouge and Dorothy Jennings of Rayne; two brothers, Richard Bergeron of Houma and Henry Paul Bergeron of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren, Nicole Bergeron and Blake Bergeron of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Albertine Bergeron; five sisters Beulah Henry, Eddrest Landry, Sadie Bergeron, Shirley Bergeron and Berkley Bergeron; and three brothers, Eulen Bergeron, Calvin Bergeron and Harry Bergeron
• Lawn Funeral Home in Pineville

Leona Levron Breaux

• age 92, a native of Bourg and resident of Marrero, died Saturday, May 1, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Interment Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by four sons, Raymond, Leroy, Jerry and Richard Rodrigue; four stepsons, Melvin, Allen, Rudy and Arnold Breaux; two stepdaughters, Beverly Dufrene and Della Thomassie; and many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Josephine LeBoeuf Levron and Alfred F. Levron; her first husband, Morris Rodrigue; her second husband, Arnold Breaux; one stepson, Eubert Breaux; four brothers, Joseph, Xavier, Dewey and Ralph Levron; and two sisters, Olivia Hotard and Bernice Paterson

Vilma ‘Grammer’ Giorgio

• age 59, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, and a resident of Houma, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray; friend and employer, Sammy Castalano, held a reception following the services and burial at The Main Affair on 7879 Main St.
• survived by two daughters, Anna Fulkerson and companion, Jason Matherne, and Malisa Morvant and husband, Timothy Morvant; three sisters, Maria Spadea, Emelia Venezia and Aida Gibelli; and two grandchildren, Mallory Fulkerson and Trey Morvant
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Giorgio; and her parents, Jose Gomez and Maria DeGomez Cuellar
• cashier at Castalano’s Deli. She was a former employee of South Louisiana Medical Center
• Samart Funeral Home

L. J. Guidroz Jr.

• age 55, native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 3:59 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Mae D. Falgout; two sons, Lonnie Guidroz and Louis Guidroz III; one step-son, Eddie Rodrigue; two daughters, Alaina Guidroz and Holli Dupuy; one brother, James Guidroz; one sister, Patricia Robichaux; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Louis J. Guidroz Sr.; and two brothers, Rickey and Kent Guidroz

Leo J. ‘Jimmy’ Kraemer

• age 56, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sue Granier Kraemer; three daughters, Krystal G. Hollis, Kasey Granier and Leah Kraemer; one brother, Nelson Kraemer; one sister, Helen Kraemer; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Yeannsen and Georgina Constant Kraemer; and three sisters, Audrey Scioneaux, Constance Kraemer and Leah Kraemer
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Irene Cavalier Parks

• age 81, a native of Brusly St. Martin and a resident of Paradis, died at 3:12 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial at the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Venis Parks; two daughters, Kathleen Parks Kinler and husband, Joseph Kinler, and Greta Parks Villiant and husband, James "Gerry" Valliant; one brother, Thomas Cavalier and wife, Georgianna Cavalier; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Godfrey Cavalier and Eloide Landry Cavalier

Doretha Brown Thomas

• age 77, a native and resident of Gray, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2004
• religious service was held Friday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial in the Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Ulysses H. Thomas Sr. of Gray; one son, Ulysses H. Thomas Jr. of Gray; three daughters, Mary T. Davis of Atlanta, Ga., Beverly T. Morgan of Gray and Alma T. McDonald of Lafayette; two brothers, Gilbert Brown Sr. of Thibodaux and Charlie Brown of Gray; two sisters, Ethel Victor of Baton Rouge and Delores Holmes of Gray; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. Brown Sr. and Alma Winslow Brown; seven brothers, the Rev. James Brown Sr., Joseph Jr., Eunice, Issac, Andrew, Levi and Johnny Brown
• served on the Deaconess Board and was a member of the Beautifying Club at New Magnolia Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Clifton ‘Joe’ Whitlock

• age 40, a native of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport; religious services Wednesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Rachel Eschette Whitlock; his mother, Linda Whitlock; two daughters, Jaleesa Kim Whitlock and Josie Virginia Whitlock; two brothers, Keenan Todd Whitlock and Harry "Randy" Whitlock Jr.; and one sister, Joyce Kay Taylor
• preceded in death by his father, Harry Randolph Whitlock; his grandparents, Preston Joel Whitlock and Mary Edith Whitlock and Clifton Witt and Virginia Witt; one brother, Theodore "Speedy" Whitlock; and one sister, Lisa Kim Whitlock
• race-car driver, motor-bike rider and a retired employee of Advance Transmission of Houma

 

MAY 5, 2004

Simonia B. Creppell

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by two sons, Jimmy and Dickie Creppell; two daughters, Sandra and Ella Mae Creppell; one brother, Ludvic Billiot Jr.; three sisters, Betty Williams, Dorita Dardar and Vivian Aucoin; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Creppell; her parents, Ludvic and Evelina Soley Billiot; one son, Lucien Creppell Jr.; one brother, Joseph Billiot; one sister, Veronica Majia; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

Joshua ‘Josh’ Griffin

• age 19, a native and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Florence "Jackie" Billiot; one brother, Cary M. Griffin Jr.; and one sister, Krystle L. Griffin
• preceded in death by his father, Cary M. Griffin; and one sister, Emily M. Griffin; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

L. J. Louis Guidroz Jr.

• age 55, native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 3:59 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004
• memorial service today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Mae D. Falgout; two sons, Lonnie Guidroz and Louis Guidroz III; one stepson, Eddie Rodrigue; two daughters, Alaina Guidroz and Holli Dupuy; one brother, James Guidroz; one sister, Patricia Robichaux; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Louis J. Guidroz Sr.; one son, Jay Guidroz; and two brothers, Rickey and Kent Guidroz

Edna Riggs Grant Wilson Kipp

• age 90, a native of Jamaica, N.Y., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• memorial service held Thursday, May 13, at Palm Beach Memorial Park in Florida; no local memorial or services
• survived by one daughter, Margaret Wilson Kipp Campbell; six grandchildren, Deborah Deutschendork of Springfield, Va., Susan Roberts of Houma, Michael Campbell of Ocala, Fla., Sharon Thibodeaux of Houma, Elizabeth Johnson of Helena, Ala., and Rebecca Tomberlin of Dothan, Ala.; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Oscar Wilson and M. Lionel Kipp; two grandchildren, Patrick and Debra Campbell; one great-granddaughter; her parents, Harry and Martha Grant; one brother, Harry Grant; and three sisters, Helen Phelen, Dorothy Roth and Anne Gagon
• Samart Funeral Home

Irene Cavalier Parks

• age 81, a native of Brusly St. Martin and a resident of Paradis, died at 3:12 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004
• funeral services today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Venis Parks; two daughters, Kathleen Parks Kinler and husband, Joseph Kinler, and Greta Parks Villiant and husband, James "Gerry" Valliant; one brother, Thomas Cavalier and wife, Georgianna Cavalier; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Godfrey Cavalier and Eloide Landry Cavalier

Clifton ‘Joe’ Whitlock

• age 40, a native of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004
• visitation today at First Baptist Church of Lockport; religious services today at the church
• survived by his wife, Rachel Eschette Whitlock; his mother, Linda Whitlock; two daughters, Jaleesa Kim Whitlock and Josie Virginia Whitlock; two brothers, Keenan Todd Whitlock and Harry "Randy" Whitlock Jr.; and one sister, Joyce Kay Taylor
• preceded in death by his father, Harry Randolph Whitlock; his grandparents, Preston Joel Whitlock and Mary Edith Whitlock and Clifton Witt and Virginia Witt; one brother, Theodore "Speedy" Whitlock; and one sister, Lisa Kim Whitlock
• race-car driver, motor-bike rider and a retired employee of Advance Transmission of Houma

 

MAY 6, 2004

Sidney J. ‘Rock’N’Sid’ Benoit

• age 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Paula Loupe; his parents, David and Mary Lee Benoit; one daughter, Krystal Tabor; and two brothers, Glen and Jerry Benoit
• Catholic

Ulah Marie ‘Aunt Mye’ Lirette Chauvin

• age 86, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by one son, John Chauvin of Chauvin; one brother, John J. Lirette Sr. of Houma; and one sister, Violet Smith of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilery John Chauvin; her parents, Eddie Lirette and Celestine Fanguy Lirette; one daughter, Yvonne Chauvin; two brothers, Eddie Lirette Jr. and Percy Lirette Sr.; and three sisters, Libby Benoit, Pearl St. Romain and Leola Bergeron
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Arthur Roosevelt ‘Doctor Black’ Crowell

• age 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:29 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Carol A. Crowell of Houma; one son, Travis Lovely of Houma; two daughters, Neteesha and Ronita Crowell, both of Houma; two brothers, Albert Crowell Jr. of Columbus, Ga., and Glen Crowell of Apalachicola, Fla.; three sisters, Ruby C. Lewis of Savannah, Ga., Cynthia McGuire of Houma and Celia Jones of Apalachicola; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Crowell and Aldonia Crowell
• member of Residence Baptist Church

Dr. James Estill Irvine

• age 76, a native of Charlottesville, Va., and resident of Harlingen, Texas, died Monday, May 3, 2004
• after confronting his cancer for more than two years, he peacefully succumbed to the malady at his Golden Palms residence; no local services were planned, a celebration of Jim’s life took place in the Valley at a later date; his ashes were scattered over a beloved wildlife preserve
• survived by his wife of 52½ years, Martha Memory Speer Irvine; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Campo of Hammond and Dr. Diane Ducan of Fort Collins, Colo.; one son, Frank S. Irvine of Montegut; and five grandchildren
• before going on to college, Jim Irvine entered the Amy at age 17½ and for two and one-half years, primarily served in the 11th Airborne Division; in 1951 he graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor’s degree in biology; stayed on to be awarded a master’s degree in the same discipline; concurrent with instructing at two Virginia colleges, he completed his requirements in 1957 for a doctorate in biology at the University of Virginia
• Irvine then commenced a professional career, which would eventually take him around the world; nine years were spent as an USDA plant physiologist in Puerto Rico and Houma; at the U. S. Sugarcane Field Station in Houma he was then promoted to Superintendent/Director and held this position from 1966-84; with a total of 27 years with the USDA, Irvine then retired from this entity; his next four years were spent as a technical adviser to Copersucar, Brazil, that county’s largest sugarcane consortium; south Texas was then fortunate to benefit from the knowledge, experience and service of this researcher and communicator; for more than a decade at the Texas A&M University Experiment Station, Weslaco, he helped the area’s sugar-cane industry remain strong and viable; for a period he was the station’s acting director
• Irvine was known around the world, for he visited/consulted in Puerto Rico, Pakistan, Morocco, Nigeria, Iran, India, Colombia, Cuba, Argentina, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Hawaii, El Salvador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Mauritius, South Africa, the West Indies and Indonesia, where he nearly died after contracting typhoid fever; if someone in the world of sugar did not know him personally, he was known through more than 145 science papers which he authored or co-authored or through his voluminous correspondence
• many of his friends and associates will remember him best for his mentoring and his admirable personality traits; these included amiability, dependability, his strong work ethic, tact and civility, innovativeness and creativity, helpfulness, dedication and possession of a great sense of dry humor
• Irvine was recognized in his long career by the many professional societies of which he was a member; in 1999 the Inter-American Sugar Cane Seminar recognized him for his outstanding contributions to the world of sugar; upon his retirement, he and his wife took great pleasure in the long-time hobby of bird watching, and he always remained available to assist growers and researchers in over coming problems
• Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home

Edna Riggs Grant Wilson Kipp

• age 90, a native of Jamaica, N.Y., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004
• memorial service May 13 at Palm Beach Memorial Park in Florida; there were no local memorial or services
• survived by one daughter, Margaret Wilson Kipp Campbell; six grandchildren, Deborah Deutschendorf of Springfield, Va., Susan Roberts of Houma, Michael Campbell of Ocala, Fla., Sharon Thibodeaux of Houma, Elizabeth Johnson of Helena, Ala., and Rebecca Tomberlin of Dothan, Ala.; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Oscar Wilson and M. Lionel Kipp; two grandchildren, Patrick and Debra Campbell; one great-granddaughter; her parents, Harry and Martha Grant; one brother, Harry Grant; and three sisters, Helen Phelen, Dorothy Roth and Anne Gagon
• Samart Funeral Home

Kitty Jean Matherne

• age 41, a resident of Galliano, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her mother, Peggy Matherne; one son, Jeffrey Barilleaux Jr.; and one brother, Mack Matherne Jr.
• preceded in death by her father, Mack Matherne Sr.
• homemaker and was a Christian

Cynthia A. Patrick

• age 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Friday, April 30, 2004
• graveside service was held Tuesday at Harmony Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sanford W. Patrick; two daughters, Theresa White of Perryville, Md., and Renee Patrick of Martinsburg, W.Va., two brothers, Whitless "Butch" Adams III of Lockport and Cedric Adams of Lafayette; and one sister, Sandra Garth of California
• preceded in death by her parents, Whitless "Dub" and Nora Guidroz Adams

Jeanne LeBoeuf Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:08 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Lionel Rodrigue and wife, Mary Ann, Earl Rodrigue, Louis Rodrigue Jr. and wife, Dianne, Calvin Rodrigue Sr. and wife, Lura, and Jerry Rodrigue and wife, Nancy; one daughter, Rosemary Babin; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Rodrigue Sr.; her parents, Joe LeBoeuf and Adelle Marcel LeBoeuf; one son, Theophile Rodrigue; one daughter, Theresa Rodrigue; three brothers, Jodah, Eulice and Adam LeBoeuf; five sisters, Justilla Kraemer, Rose Trahan, Victory Theriot, Della Theriot and Annalee Himel; and two great-grandchildren

 

MAY 7, 2004

Barbara Ann Roy Barnett

• age 65, a native of Mansura and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four daughters, Pamela Scallan and fiance, Robert Byork-lund, Dianna Arceneaux and husband, Brooks Arceneaux of Houma, Sherrie Scallan and husband, Larry Cadiere of Thibodaux, and Phoebe Trahan and husband, Tom Trahan of Hattisburg, Miss.; three brothers, the Rev. Jim Roy of Alexandria, the Rev. Ken Roy of Pineville and Harold Roy of Baton Rouge; one sister, Perry Blackledge of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Kristi, Mallory, Brandon, Melissa, Jennifer, Beau, Tiffany, Matthew, Michael and Nicholas; and one great-grandchild, Ashley Daigle
• preceded in death by her husband, George Barnett; her parents, Abner Roy and Rose Couvillion Roy; one son, Gary Scallan; four brothers, Louis, Raymond, Sheperd and Kyrle Roy; and three sisters, Addie, Roberta and Juanita Roy
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillie Mae Constant

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Daniel J. Constant and Chester P. Constant Jr.; one brother, Joseph Toups; two sisters, Hattie T. LeBlanc and Pearl T. Constant; six grandchildren, Ruth C. Steigerwald, Randal P. Constant, Daniel J. Constant Jr., Anissa C. Plyer, David P. Constant and Joshua J. Constant; and 10 great-grandchildren, Andrea J. Steigerwald, Heather S. Stiles, Tony J. Steigerwald, Lindsey B. Steigerwald, Calvin P. Constant, Amber L. Constant, Trent M. Constant, Tyler D. Constant, Seth Plyer and Lexie Plyler
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Paul Constant Sr.; her parents, Joseph A. Toups and Henrietta Cancienne Toups; one infant daughter, Henrietta Constant; six brothers; and five sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dale David ‘Chone’ Hebert

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation to service time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; memorial service Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Lynn Hebert; two sons, Jessie Hebert and Marty Hebert; one daughter, Kristie Hebert; seven brothers, Russell, Charles, Gerald, Dean, Jackie, Don and Terry Hebert; one sister, Betty Hebert; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Russell Hebert Sr. and Eula Dupre Hebert; and one brother, Larry Hebert
• fitter/welder for Main Iron Works and Circulation Tools; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Florence Thomas Henderson

• age 104, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 11:19 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Gray; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery
• survived by her caretaker, Mary Louise Morgan of Gray; one daughter, Helen Geary of Princeton, N. J.; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Santee Thomas and Oscar Thomas; six brothers, Royal, Albert, Hayes, Isaiah, Esaw and Julius Thomas; and three sisters, Jane Branch, Ida Goins and Pearl Yaerough
• homemaker and a member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church

Robert Leroy ‘Big Man’ Johnson

• age 6, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bobtown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Rosalyn Celestin and Leroy Johnson; his grandfather, Robert Celestin; three brothers, Terrance Celestin, Trayon Celestin and Leroy Johnson Jr.; and three sisters, Tynesha Celestin, Tiffany Davis and Lori "Tootie" Johnson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Nellie Mae Celestin, Evella Johnson and Thomas Johnson; and one sister, Latasha Johnson
• student at West Park Elementary School; Baptist

Anna Mae Burrell Joseph

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Tacoma, Wash., died Sunday, April 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Herman Joseph Jr. of Tacoma; four daughters, Gloria D. Lagarde of Thibodaux, Brenda J. Raven, Beverly J. of Gray and Debra J. Joyce of Tacoma; one sister, Rosemary Young; one brother; James Burrell; 22 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Joseph Sr.; her parents, Johnny Burrell Sr. and Olevia Dickerson Burrell; three brothers, Johnny Burrell Jr., Cleveland Burrell Sr. and Lawrence Burrell; and one sister, Edwina Burrell

Wendolyn Stewart Williams

• age 52, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Oak Forrest Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by her husband, Melvin Williams of Houma; her mother, Rosadell Matthews of Gibson; one son, Patrick Sanders of Houma; four daughters, Lerino, Dorcas, Virginia and Brizilin Stewart, all of Houma; six brothers, Raymond Victorian of Vacherie, Micheal and Donald Matthews of Gibson, Jerome Matthews of Houma, the Rev. Carey Matthews of Thibodaux and Alfred Lee Matthews of Houston; three sisters, Clara Dell Calloway and Debra White Matthews, both of Gibson and Viola Lewis of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Mack Oliver Matthews; two brothers, Bernell and Harry Matthews; and two sisters, Carolyn Victorian and Zona Matthews Jackson
• homemaker
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Tracey Marie Woods

• age 19, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Gilda Diggs and Edward Woods; one son, Javon Ray; and two sisters, Stephanie and Tiffany Woods
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Lilly and Thomas Woods and James Diggs
• member of St. Matthews Baptist Church

 

MAY 8, 2004

Chase Diontae Brown

• age 1, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service today at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Cedric and Stacy Brown; one brother, Cedric Brown Jr. of Thibodaux; two sisters, Symphony Brown of Thibodaux and Tiani Brown of Fontana, Calif.; his grandparents, Rita Jones and Jerry and Patricia Jones of Thibodaux, Rufus C. Brown of Fontana and Cherry Johnson of Inglewood, Calif.; his great-grandmothers, Elena Quilates Winston and Mary Woods; his aunts, Trina J. (Jason) Johnson, Elaine J. (Zachary) Shanklin of Thibodaux, Cheri Jones of Baton Rouge and Ashana Brown of Fontana; his uncles, Eric Taylor of Inglewood and Detrius Brown of Fontana; and a numerous great-uncles, great-aunts and relatives
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Major Woods; his great-grandparents, John Winston Sr., Northern and Ernestine Johnson, Joseph Woods Sr., Joseph and Ceola Jones and Rufus and Dorothy Brown
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Wesley Lovince Fitch

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; services today at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Eva Belle Allemand Fitch; six sons, Jerry, Jimmy, Melvin "Blackie", Donald, Wesley and Alphonse Fitch; three daughters, Joan Charpentier, Debbie Messer and Janice Fitch; 10 step-children; two brothers, Howard and Evest Fitch; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Daisy Marie Fitch; his parents, Camille and Felicia Billiot Fitch; one daughter, Shiela Marie Fitch; one stepchild; and two brothers, Walton and Nelson Fitch
• worked for Coastal Dragline in Lockport and was a U. S. Navy veteran; member of Christian Fellowship Church

Cassie Ambress Molaison

• age 3, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Sarah Holder and Wayne Molaison; two brothers, Tyler Holder and Gerard Molaison; and one sister, Megan Molaison

Bernice Pauline Morvant

• age 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 6, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norris J. Morvant; two sons, Tommy Morvant and wife, Janice, and Larry Morvant and wife, Ellen; three sisters, Elma Barrilleaux, Elsie Ergeron and Irene Deroche; and two grandchildren, Winter and Paul Morvant
• preceded in death by her parents, Kliebert and Elda Clement Guillot; and three brothers, Joseph, Lawrence and Ernest Guillot
• member of St. John the Evangelist Altar Society and the V. F. W. Auxiliary; retired as vice-president and secretary of Morvant’s Locksmith Service Inc.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MAY 9, 2004

Sister Emily Bourg, D. C.

• age 90, of the Daughters of Charity, a native of Theriot and resident of Los Altos Hills, Calif., died Wednesday, May 5, 2004
• mass was Saturday at Laboure Residence Chapel in Los Altos Hills, with interment at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos
• survived by five nieces, Catherine Gautreau, Marie Julie Lawton, Kathleen McGregor, Jeanne Wurzlow, all of Louisiana, and Carol Bennett of Texas; three nephews, John Bourg of Texas, Jerry Shaw of Louisiana and Ted Komer of Washington; and many friends from O’Connor Hospital
• teacher with the Daughters of Charity
• Los Altos Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries in Los Altos

Ruble John Chaisson

• age 71, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral time on Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Kylie Belanger and husband, Jason, of Houma; two stepsons, Gary Bergeron of Houma and Larry Bergeron of New Orleans; two stepdaughters, Janelle Bergeron of Houma, and Jeannine Morace and husband, Larry, of Alexandria; two brothers, Archie Chaisson of Thibodaux and Joseph Chaisson of Chauvin; three sisters, Verla Hotard of Bourg, Dorothy Chaisson of Houma and Brenda Robicheaux of River Ridge; one granddaughter, Tayler Belanger; six step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Melva Trahan Chaisson; his parents, Luke Joseph Chaisson and Adele Guidry Chaisson; two brothers, Merton Chaisson and Dudley Chaisson; and one sister, Esther Chaisson Ellender
• retired welder and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Christian Dean Davis

• infant, of Terrebonne, died Monday, May 3, 2004
• graveside service held Monday at Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Tawanda Lynn Miller and Corey Anthony Davis; his grandmothers, Mary Miller and Anna Bell Jones; his grandfathers, Jerry Navarre, Larry Lewis and James Jones; two brothers, Terrell Short and Cordaro Kimber; and two sisters, Cora Short and Luscious Kimber

Corey Anthony Davis

• infant, of Terrebonne, died Monday, May 3, 2004
• graveside services held Monday at Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Tawanda Lynn Miller and Corey Anthony Davis; his grandmothers, Mary Miller and Anna Bell Jones; his grandfathers, Jerry Navarre, Larry Lewis and James Jones; two brothers, Terrell Short and Cordaro Kimber; and two sisters, Cora Short and Luscious Kimber

Eva Boudreaux Elderton

• age 73, a native of Dulac and resident of Theriot, died at 1:05 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, John Elderton Jr. and wife, Lori, and Johnny Elderton and wife, Merdean, of Houma; two daughters, Yvonne E. DeHart and husband, Eura Sr., and Lavonne E. Liner and husband, Sterling Jr., of Theriot; three brothers, Wallace Boudreaux of Brownsville, Texas, Leroy Bourdreaux of Erath and Roy Boudreaux of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Regina B. Dehart of Theriot; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Elderton Sr.; her parents, Arnold and Lydia Breaux Boudreaux; one brother, Lawrence Boudreaux; and three sisters, Irene B. Aucoin, Alma Boudreaux and Rosemary Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Alexis Marie Pearson

• infant, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 1:16 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004
• graveside services Monday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by her mother, Melanie Marie Ledet of Montegut; her father, Harold Ray Pearson Jr. of Montegut; and her grandparents, Patsy and Wilfred Ledet, and Harold Ray Pearson Sr., all of Montegut
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Frances Jewel Pearson

Earnest ‘Paul’ Sartain

• age 46, a resident of North Richland Hills, Texas, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004
• memorial service Monday at By Faith Baptist Church in Southlake, Texas
• survived by his mother, LaTrice Sartain; one brother, Donn "D.C." Sartain and wife, Carolyn; one sister, Sharian Marcel and husband, Mike, of Houma; five nephews, Michael, John and Samuel, all of Houma, Christopher and Donald Jr. of Fort Worth; one uncle, James D. Parnell of Granbury, Texas; and two aunts, Joann Muir of Aledo, Texas, and Oleta Sartain of Graham, Texas
• computer technician
• J. E. Foust and Son Funeral Directors of Grapevine, Texas

Harry Paul Zeller Sr.

• age 80, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Mary Agnes Brady Zeller; two sons, Harry Paul Zeller Jr. and Anthony Joseph Zeller Sr.; one daughter, Anne Z. Thomassie; one sister, Anita Z. Tregle; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nora LeBlanc Zeller; two brothers, Jules A. Zeller and George A. Zeller Sr.; and two sisters, Rita Waterman and Mary-Lee Robert
• parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of KC Council 2409, VFW, American Legion and a retired 31-year employee of Monsanto Chemical Co.; heart-transplant recipient

 

MAY 10, 2004

Mildred Falconer Barrios

• age 91, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald Barrios; one stepdaughter, Irene Sylvest; one brother, Henry Falconer; one grandchild; and five step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, L.P. Barrios; her parents, Gus and Elizabeth Wicker Falconer; one stepson, the Rev. John Warren Barrios; one stepdaughter, Beverly Cotton; three brothers, Emmit, Ramsey and Dawson Falconer; and one sister, Catherine Frieberg

Angus McCalpen Bonnette Jr.

• age 78, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Mathews and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Florence Gaudet Bonnette; one daughter Patricia and husband, Joseph W. Dufrene; one son, Michael; one brother, Alfred Bonnette; five grandchildren, Cal Thibodaux, Calei Dufrene, and Michell, Matthew and Megan Bonnette; one step-grandson; Tanner Dufrene; and one step-great-grandson, Tanner Dufrene Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Angus McCalpen Bonnette Sr. and Leonise Riviere Bonnette; one brother, Randell Bonnette; and two sisters, Katherine Irvine and Harriet Guillot
• retired Lafourche Parish school teacher and was a World War II veteran; member of the American Legion Post No. 83, the V. F. W. Post and the Knights of Columbus in Lockport; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Lea Marie Breaux

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Long Beach, Miss., died Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation today and 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 her father, Kevin P. Breaux and his fiancee’, Liz Stahler of Waveland, Miss.; her mother, Peggy Porche Bergeron and her husband, Ernest J. Bergeron of Mandeville; two sisters, Christy Reneé Breaux of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Ashton Michelle Breaux of Eddyville, Ky.; her grandparents, Jewel and Roy Breaux, Rene and Gloria Porche, Yvonne Porche and Sherrill and June Bergeron of Houma; her great-grandmother, Adeline Falgout of Bourg; one niece, Sydney Shea Breaux of Ocean Springs; her godchild, Alivia Marie Smallwood of Ocean Springs; and her aunts and uncles, Susan and John Almarez of Montegut, Reneé and Roland Gros of Paradis, Patricia and Craig Hebert of San Antonio, Leslie and Randy Breaux of Lafayette, Toni Porche, Jared Porche, Brian and Lee Ann Breaux, Darrin and Tammy Breaux, Denise and Curtis Chaisson of Houma and Becky and Jamie Parmer of Sneeds, Fla.
• bank teller for Hancock Bank and was a model with Coast Modeling Agency
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruble John Chaisson

• age 71, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Kylie Belanger and husband, Jason, of Houma; two stepsons, Gary Bergeron of Houma and Larry Bergeron of New Orleans; two stepdaughters, Janelle Bergeron of Houma, and Jeannine Morace and husband, Larry, of Alexandria; two brothers, Archie Chaisson of Thibodaux and Joseph Chaisson of Chauvin; three sisters, Verla Hotard of Bourg, Dorothy Chaisson of Houma and Brenda Robicheaux of River Ridge; one granddaughter; six step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Melva Trahan Chaisson; his parents, Luke Joseph Chaisson and Adele Guidry Chaisson; two brothers, Merton Chaisson and Dudley Chaisson; and one sister, Esther Chaisson Ellender
• retired welder and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Lillia ‘Boots’ Hebert Clark

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Harvey, died Thursday, May 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home; services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by one daughter, Charyn Clark Wright; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Anthony Clark; and her parents, Fred Paul Hebert and Mary Virginia LeBoeuf Hebert

Mabel Duplantis Dupre

• age 95, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Philip A. Dupre Jr. of New Iberia; six daughters, Bonabel Naquin of Baton Rouge, Phyllis Duval, Geraldine Thomassie, Maybelle Songe and Margaret Neil, all of Bourg, and Laura Armstrong of Houma; 36 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philip Augustin Dupre Sr.; her parents, Augustin and Eulice Toups Duplantis; one stepson, Reggie Dupre Sr.; one daughter, Jo Anna Dupre; two brothers, Clyde and Justine Duplantis; and four sisters, Beatrice Arpezo, Eulicia Matherne, Gertrude Trahan and Leona Porche
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

MAY 11, 2004

Danay Marie Bergeron

• age 18 months, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Ken Paul Bergeron Jr. and Casie Triche Bergeron of Gray; her grandparents, James and Catherine Naquin Triche of Gray and Ken Sr. and Roxanne Chatagnier Bergeron of Houma; her great-grandparents, Mrs. Clovis Triche of Gray, Percy Naquin of Houma, Clarence and Margaret Sapia Chatagnier of Houma and Isaac and Dolores Samanie Bergeron of Gray; and her godparents, Joel Adam Triche of Gray and Carissa Lynn Bergeron of Houma
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Eunice DuBois Naquin and Clovis Triche
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mollie Mae Robertson Boudreaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Gray, died at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ashby Boudreaux and wife, Marjorie, of McCalla, Ala., and Thorne Boudreaux of Birmingham, Ala.; three daughters, Shirlene Cunningham of Slidell, Violet Brownlee of Magazine, Ark., and Valley Winnett of Bell Buckle, Tenn.; two brothers, Farrel Robertson of Bayou Blue and Duell Robertson of Thibodaux; two sisters, Grace Robertson Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue and Wanda Canafax of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Alysia Boudreaux Bearden, Nichon Boudreaux Hart, Nannette Boudreaux Babin, Earlie Joseph Boudreaux III, Angel Boudreaux, Erica Crawford, Erin Adam, Valerie Brownlee, April Williams, David Winnett, Andy Winnett, Cameron Boudreaux and Carey Boudreaux; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Erlis Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Augustin Robertson and Corrine Sear Robertson; one son, Earlis Joseph Boudreaux; one grandson, Lee Brownlee; and three brothers, Enoch Robertson, Norris Robertson and Ashby Robertson
• homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lea Marie Breaux

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Long Beach, Miss., died Saturday, May 8, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her father, Kevin P. Breaux and his fiancee’, Liz Stahler of Waveland, Miss.; her mother, Peggy Porche Bergeron and her husband, Ernest J. Bergeron of Mandeville; two sisters, Christy Renee’ Breaux of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Ashton Michelle Breaux of Eddyville, Ky.; her grandparents, Jewel and Roy Breaux, Rene and Gloria Porche, Yvonne Porche and Sherrill and June Bergeron of Houma; and her great-grandmother, Adeline Falgout of Bourg
• bank teller for Hancock Bank and was a model with Coast Modeling Agency

Joanne Thibodeaux Eschete

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Norris Eschete; one son, David Eschete and wife, Brenda, of Houma; four daughters, Rebecca Rogers and husband, Don, Karen Vice and husband, Kennie, Cathy LeBoeuf and husband, Joel, and Michele Authement and husband, Johnny, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Keisha Vice Fontana, Kristi Vice, Keri Vice LeBlanc, Lani Deroche Springer, Alisa Deroche, Johnny Paul Authement, Ashlee Authement, Mindy Authement, Katy Rogers, Alexis Eschete and Danielle Eschete; six great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Eula Callahan Thibodeaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Una Mae Robichaux Fonseca

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:27 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Doug J. Fonseca; two daughters, Michele F. McKowen and Daniele F. Sampey; one sister, Felma R. Arceneaux and husband, Nelson; nine grandchildren, H. Michael Freeman, Keitra F. Beach, Joshua Boudreaux, Madeline McKowen, Betsy Sampey, Amanda Sampey, Marco Fonseca, Jesse Fonseca and Jude Fonseca; and two great-grandchildren, Spencer Uzee and Rachel Beach
• preceded in death by her husband, Douglas J. Fonseca Sr.; her parents, Ferdnand and Euna Bourgeois Robichaux; two sons, Douglas J. Fonseca Jr. and Michael Fonseca; and one sister, Hazel R. Allemand
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rodney Joseph Gros

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:28 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janet Price Gros of Houma; two sons, Michael F. Gros and wife, Nita, of Houma and David A. Gros of Pennsacola, Fla.; one brother, Riley J. Gros and wife, Marie, of Houma; one sister, Mildred Doucet and husband, Antoine, of Westwego; four grandchildren, Daniel J. Gros and wife, Tressa, David A. Gros Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Kellie M. Gros and Katie M. Gros of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Laresah L. Gros of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Chester J. Gros and Leodia Toups Gros
• retired wireline supervisor with Chevron USA for 29 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus of St. Ann in Bourg, order of Abraham, Cerebral Palsy and helped worked bingo
• Chauvin Funeral Home

George L. Orgeron

• age 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Jennifer Sanamo and Theresa Danos; one brother, Ludwig Orgeron; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Pearly C. Orgeron; his parents, Adam and Marcess Cheramie Orgeron; one son, Johnny Orgeron Sr.; five brothers, Leonce, Leo, Alex, Alvin and Webb Orgeron; and one sister, Georgette Reed
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Brother Clarence Joseph Richard

• age 88, a native of Houma and resident of Saint Leo Abbey, St. Leo, Fla., died Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation today at Saint Leo Abbey Church in Florida; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by many relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Abdon and Elvire Chauvin Richard; and one sister, Cecile Marie LeComb
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II, worked on offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, chauffeuring in New York City and was a monk for 40 years; member of the Benedictine community of Saint Leo Abbey in Florida

Celina M. Verret

• age 94, a native of Theriot and resident of Raceland, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004
• funeral services today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Francis, Larry, Westley and Jerry Verret; four daughters, Mary Pertuit, Sarah Levron, Bessie Burke and Addeline Heinemeyer; one sister, Alice Billiot; 26 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Verret; her parents, Emile Verret and Velina Gregoire; two sons, Wiley and Dennis Jr.; one daughter, Eula Mae Verret; four brothers, Walter, Camile, Wallace and Eveol Verret; and three sisters, Azelia Verret, Martha Lovella and Sylvina Robinson
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Rhenhart ‘Lou’ Vizier

• age 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:31 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lois Terrebonne Vizier; five daughters, Nina V. Bernard, Susan V. Robichaux, Laura V. Sapia, Theresa V. Larmeu and Yvonne A. Melvin; one brother, Lloyman Vizier; two sisters, Jeanette Danos and Melvina Crosby; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Anita Baudoin Vizier; one son, Darwin Michael Vizier; two infant twin brothers; and one sister, Madeline Danos
• member of the American Legion Post No. 315, Raceland Ag. Fair and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sheila Ann Lowe Woodall

• age 44, a native of Lubbock, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 10:27 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Thursday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ruth Baker of Houma; one son, Richard James Woodall of Houma; two daughters, Jennifer Ann Bledsoe of Amarillo, Texas, and Amanda Grace Woodall of Houma; two sisters, Lawana Maloney and husband, Jamie, of Amarillo and Victoria Lessard and husband, Kenny, of Houma; and three grandchildren

Doris Boudreaux Young

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, John C. Young and Willie R. Young; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John W. R. Young; her parents, Desireé and Angela Hebert Boudreaux; one daughter, Dorothy Mae "Tootsie" Stevens; three brothers, Nolan, Malcom and Butch Boudreaux; and one sister, Lorraine Boudreaux Salzer

 

MAY 12, 2004

Agnes Hatty Candies

• age 87, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Otto Candies Jr., Paul Candies and Kevin Candies; two daughters-in-law, Juanita Chiasson Candies and Rita Daigle Candies; one sister, Alice Hatty Kinsey; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Otto Candies; her parents, Blanche Hogan Hatty and Paul Hatty; and one grandson, Eric C. Candies
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joanne Thibodeaux Eschete

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Norris Eschete; one son, David Eschete and wife, Brenda, of Houma; four daughters, Rebecca Rogers and husband, Don, Karen Vice and husband, Kennie, Cathy LeBoeuf and husband, Joel, and Michele Authement and husband, Johnny, of Houma; one brother, Michael Thibodeaux and wife, Ruth; two sisters, Andree Richard and husband, Gerald, and Susan Grace and husband, Ferrell; 11 grandchildren, Keisha Vice Fontana, Kristi Vice, Keri Vice LeBlanc, Lani Deroche Springer, Alisa Deroche, Johnny Paul Authement, Ashlee Authement, Mindy Authement, Katy Rogers, Alexis Eschete and Danielle Eschete; six great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Eula Callahan Thibodeaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Emanuel Andrew ‘Buddy’ Hebert

• age 80, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004, of an accidental fall
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife, Phyllis Naquin Hebert of Houma; three sons, Wayne T. Hebert and wife, Jeanette, of Houma, David L. Hebert and wife, Ginger, of Thibodaux and Mark R. Hebert and wife, Beth, of Houma; three daughters, Wanda Ledet and husband, Randy, Lynne Alleman and husband, Alton, and Laurie Ashley and husband, Sam, all of Houma; two brothers, Archie Hebert of Gretna and Joseph Hebert of Lake City, Fla.; three sisters, Rita Louviere of Thibodaux, Mary Louise Lajaunie of Shreveport and Pearl Tabor of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel Wilfred Hebert and Aline Braud Hebert; three brothers, Louis, Roy and Bernie Hebert; and two sisters, Margaret Pitre and Bertha Boudreaux
• retired salesman with Frito-Lay and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Paisleigh Lynn Matherne

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Dawn Reading Lapeyrouse and Todd Matherne; her grandmother, Barbara Ann Matherne; her grandfather, Charles W. Reading II; her step-grandmother, Jenny Reading; her great-grandparents, Earline Garitty and Charles Reading I; one sister, Katelyn Lapeyrouse; her aunts, Colleen Wilson and husband, James, Deanna Greenberg and husband, Marc, and Kelly and Rachael Matherne; and her uncles, Don Matherne and Robert Matherne Jr.
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Joann Reading; her great-grandparents, Lois Reading and Richard T. Garitty; Mr. and Mrs. George Blanchard and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Matherne
• Catholic

Rita Matherne Neal

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lester Joseph Neal of Montegut; two daughters, Shirley Matherne and Jeannie Matherne and husband, T.J., of Montegut; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Neal Jr.; her parents, Serphine Matherne and Virginia Bourg Matherne; one son-in-law, William Matherne; one great-grandson, James Neal; two brothers, Magnus and Clifford Matherne; and four sisters, Lucretia Hutchinson, Clara Neal, Beatrice Matherne and Mandy Naquin
• retired cook with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Montegut Lioness, Ladies Auxiliary and Council on Aging; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

MAY 13, 2004

Dorothy Dean Billiot

• native of Houma and resident of Westwego, died Monday, May 10, 2004
• funeral services today at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Brenda Chighizola and husband, Melvin "Chuck", and Dottie Bailey and husband, George; two sons, Harry Billiot and Robert Billiot and wife, Pam; one step-daughter, Barbara Bertucci; one sister, Rita Breaux; two half-sisters, Eva Fitch and Barbara Naquin; two half-brothers, James "Jimmy" Dean and Felix Dean; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. Billiot Sr.; her father, Wilfred Dean; her mother, Cecile Billiot; her stepmother, Eva Dean; two half-sisters, Catherine Parfait and Jeannette Verdin; and one half-brother, George Dean
• retired cafeteria worker with Jefferson Parish School System after 10 years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 206 and Westwego Committee on Aging

Vivian Aitkens Charles

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 7, 2004
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; funeral service Friday at Church of Christ; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Morris Charles Sr. and wife, Agnes, of Houma, Regis Charles and wife, Norma, of Houma, and Melvin Charles and wife, Ellen, of Gettings, Texas; two daughters, Glenda C. James of Houma and Shirley C. Bolden of Los Angeles; one brother, Curtis Aitkens and wife, Hazel, of Gibson; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Tarrence Charles; her parents, Henry and Lillie Morgan Aitkens; three brothers, Mack Aitkens, Chalser Aitkens and James Aitkens Sr.; and seven sisters, Alma A. Brown, Gertrude A. Matthews, Sophia Washington, Alice A. White, Gladys A. Viel, Lillie A. Calloway Jackson and Hazel Hawkins
• domestic engineer and cook for C.R. Patterson; member of Church of Christ

Rita Matherne Neal

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2004
• funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lester Joseph Neal and wife, Barbara, of Montegut; two daughters, Shirley Matherne and Jeannie Matherne and husband, T. J., of Montegut; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Neal Jr.; her parents, Serphine Matherne and Virginia Bourg Matherne; one son-in-law, William Matherne; one great-grandson, James Neal; two brothers, Magnus and Clifford Matherne; and four sisters, Lucretia Hutchinson, Clara Neal, Beatrice Ma-therne and Mandy Naquin
• retired cook with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Montegut Lioness, Ladies Auxiliary and Council on Aging; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dexter Bernell Ray

• age 18, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Leroy Ray Sr. and Joyce Smith Ray; three brothers, Nicholas D. Ray, Leroy Ray Jr., and Gerard B. Ray; and three sisters, Donna M. Johnson, Celia M. Ray and Neika Brooks
• senior at Terrebonne High School and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Royal Shelvy Sr.

• age 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his companion, Clara Robinson of Thibodaux; four daughters, Beryl S. Kennedy of Thibodaux, Cheryl S. Ingram of Avondale and Germaine S. Baker and Angela S. Stanley, both of Atlanta; three sons, Royal Shelvy Jr. and Tobias Shelvy of Thibodaux and Ronald Ray Shelvy of New Orleans; one sister, Dorothy S. Shelvy of Thibodaux; one brother, Hearld Shelvy Jr. of Raceland; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hearld Sr. and Olivia Kelly Shelvy; and one daughter, Carla Faye Shelvy
• member of Bell Baptist Church

Rose Domangue Wegner

• age 58, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2004
• funeral services today at First Baptist Church of Lockport, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by her fiance, Sammy Ainsworth; one son, John Wegner Jr.; three daughters, Belinda Breaux, Star Sapia and Susan Culpepper; four stepchildren; numerous brothers and sisters; five grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Orestile and Winnie Ordoyne and Ora Bergeron; and one daughter, Lydia Ann Wegner

 

MAY 14, 2004

Velma Savoie Adams

• age 68, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 5:52 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Ernest P. Adams; three sons, Michael Foret, Kerry Adams and Shane Adams; two daughters, Cynthia Lee and Kim Weaver; three brothers, Nolan, Sidney and Edmond Savoie Jr.; one sister, Edna Ledet; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Savoie Sr. and Annie Breaux Savoie; three brothers, Shelton, Norman and Albert Savoie; and two sisters, Edwina Pierce and Alma Pertuit
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Thomas Joseph ‘Pus Cat’ Andras Sr.

• age 76, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Choctaw, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Marion Boudreaux Andras; one son, Thomas J. Andras Jr.; two daughters, Debra Andras and Sonya Ready; three brothers, Raymond Sr., Louis Sr. and Harry Andras Sr.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anotole and Celonia Hebert Andras; one daughter, Julie Andras; seven brothers, Nobby, Edwin, Freddy, Junius, Norman, Jules and Jerry Andras; and three sisters, Lucia Rodrigue, Lucille Martin and Rose Mary Andras

Elgin Troy Bailey

• age 24, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, May 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Iris Mitchell of Raceland and Elgin Sharper of Baton Rouge; one son, Dontrea Guidroz of Lockport; one sister, Yatta Bailey of Raceland; and two brothers, Garrett Sharper and Marcus Bailey, both of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Dolores Knight

Vivian Aitkens Charles

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 7, 2004
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; funeral service today at Church of Christ; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Morris Charles Sr. and wife, Agnes, of Houma, Regis Charles and wife, Norma, of Houma, and Melvin Charles and wife, Ellen, of Gettings, Texas; two daughters, Glenda C. James of Houma and Shirley C. Bolden of Los Angeles; one brother, Curtis Aitkens and wife, Hazel, of Gibson; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Tarrence Charles; her parents, Henry and Lillie Morgan Aitkens; three brothers, Mack Aitkens, Chalser Aitkens and James Aitkens Sr.; seven sisters, Alma A. Brown, Gertrude A. Matthews, Sophia Washington, Alice A. White, Gladys A. Viel, Lillie A. Calloway Jackson and Hazel Hawkins; two granddaughters, Elisha C. Spotts and Jennifer Charles; and one grandson, Anthony Bolden
• domestic engineer and cook for C.R. Patterson; member of Church of Christ
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Joseph A. David

• age 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma Delatte David; one stepson, Harold Nicol Jr.; four stepdaughters, Barbara Orgeron, Rebecca Leonard, Theresa Adams and Joette Nicol; four nephews; Hilton Jr., Dean, Harry and Jimmy David; two nieces, Beverly Arnette and Emilie Cheramie; seven step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Louisa Chabert David; and two brothers, Hilton Sr. and Clarence David
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Keith P. Maronge

• age 48, a native of Houma and resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Thursday, May 6, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Carol M. Maronge; his mother, Oris Maronge Parker of Houma; one stepson, Richard Gunnels of St. Petersburg; one brother, Tim Maronge of Bourg; one sister, Debra Huffine of New Orleans; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Earl P. Maronge; and his grandparents
• employee of Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida

Deanna Rogers

• age 28, a resident of Houma, died Friday, April 16, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at Raceland Presbyterian Church
• survived by one son, Adam Rogers; and one daughter, Erica Ferrell
• preceded in death by one daughter, Breanna Rogers

Malvina ‘Mal’ Duet Theriot

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one son, Allen J. Theriot Jr. and wife, Diane, of Houma; four daughters, Mary Lynn Bisland and husband, William, Marna Marmande and James of Houma, Anita Armstrong and husband, Rick, of Orlando, Fla., and Bonnie Maraist and husband, Bryan, of Lafayette; three brothers, Lee Duet, Paul Duet of Houma and Collins Duet of New Orleans; three sisters, Eleanor Savoie, Rita Adams and Phyllis King of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Theriot Sr.; her parents, Andrew Jackson Duet and Azile Eymard Duet; and one brother, Steve Duet
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

 

MAY 15, 2004

Elma P. Allemand

• age 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Cut Off; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alvin J. Allemand; two sons, Allen and Ricky Allemand; two daughters, Nell Cantrelle and Nancy Allemand; one brother, René Plaisance; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justilien and Emma Lee Plaisance; three brothers, Louis, Sidney and Albert Plaisance; and four sisters, Emily Pierce, Louise Rodrigue, Gladys Lasseigne and Justilia Carpenter
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sister Mary Dolores Haddad

• Marianite of Holy Cross and resident of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel; mass today at the chapel, with interment in the mausoleum
• survived by two brothers, Joseph Haddad and Stephen Haddad, both of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, George Haddad and Florida Mohanna; one brother, Anthony Haddad; and two sisters, Marguerite Haddad and Lilly Davis
• teacher and was an executive housekeeper at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas

 

MAY 16, 2004

Norma J. Hymel

• age 94, a native and resident of Luling, died at 6 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald J. and Raymond B. Hymel; one sister, Anita Zeringue; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Noe J. Hymel; her parents, Matilda Webre Hymel and Stanislaus Hymel Sr.; one brother, Stanislaus Hymel Jr.; and three sisters, Lelia St. Pierre, Margorie St. Pierre and Florence Favaron
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Wilda Marie LeBouef Lirette

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Claude P. Lirette Jr. of Chauvin and Clark J. Lirette and wife, Rebecca, of Houma; two daughters, Claudia Lirette of Cocodrie and Kathy Dupre and husband, Druis Dupre Jr., of Chauvin; seven brothers, Edward LeBouef of Chauvin, Emery LeBouef of Bourg, and Ernest, Wilfred, Eray, Arie and Ellis LeBouef Jr., all of Montegut; three sisters, Alida Dorcey of Montegut, Rena Price of Bourg and Lorena Boudreaux of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Paul Lirette Sr.; and her parents, Rosena Nelton and Ellis Joseph LeBouef Sr.
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Joey J. Theriot

• age 41, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died on Friday, May 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Gloria Bosworth; his mother, Ismay Cheramie Theriot; three brothers, Glenn, Donny and Stephen Theriot Jr.; one sister, Sherry Theriot; five nephews; one niece; and one great-nephew
• preceded in death by his father, Stephen Theriot Sr.; and grandparents, Mederick and Richess Pitre Theriot, and Rudolph and Agusta Gaspard Cheramie

Catherine Burnett Thompson

• age 94, a native of Warren, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2004
• visitation today and funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Dale C. Thompson Sr. and wife, Joan, of Houma; one daughter, Brenda T. Taylor and fiance, Richard Perreault, of New York City; one sister, Louise Brazzel of Memphis; eight grandchildren, Dale Thompson Jr., Margaret Thompson Lee, Elizabeth Thompson Favret, Scott Thompson, Claude Thompson, Catherine Legnini, Emily Taylor Hulse and Andrew Taylor; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Carlton Thompson; and her parents, Nancy Irene Whiteside Burnett and George Richard Burnett
• homemaker and parishioner of First Presbyterian Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 17, 2004

Murphy L. Arabie

• age 85, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Earline Chauvin Arabie; one son, Peter T. Arabie and wife, Ruth; one daughter, Anne A. Dufrene and husband, Larry; one sister, Ruby A. Alloway; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one step-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Alicia Dufrene Arabie; one brother, Norris "Frank" Arabie; one adopted brother, Joseph "Joe" Ayo; and one sister, Nora A. Chiasson
• business owner for 57 years and was a World War II Army veteran in the 6th Infantry Division; member of the V.F.W Post No. 3665, American Legion Post No. 49, Woodmen of the World, Cripple Children Association and past member of the Knights of Columbus

Solange Talbot Boudreaux

• age 88, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, May 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Larry Boudreaux; six daughters, Margie Talbot, Hattie Gautreaux, Sylvia Ordoyne, Nancy Boudreaux, Mryna Becnel and Debra Hernandez; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Boudreaux; her parents, Rudolph and Antoinette Richard Talbot; one son, Audry Boudreaux; five brothers, Elvis, Duey, Abby, Kelly and Claude Boudreaux; and two sisters, Annie T. Thibodaux and Lucy T. Leblanc

Linwood ‘Boz’ Cheramie

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nilda Toups Cheramie of Cut Off; one daughter, Nona Cheramie Becnel of Vacherie; and one son-in-law, Ronnie J. Becnel of Vacherie
• preceded in death by his parents, Daize and Euphemie "FeFeme" Pitre Cheramie; two brothers, Clarence and Eno Cheramie; and two sisters, Victoria Dantin and Josephine Cheramie
• retired employee of Chevron Oil with 26 years of service and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion Post No. 259 for 57 years and a member of 40 and eight of Raceland; 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and a member of the Holy Name Society; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Lionel Cleveland Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Oscar Cleveland Sr. of Raceland; one son, Lionel Cleveland Jr. of New Orleans; six sisters, Edna M. Sims, Ethel Shelby, Dorothy Jones, Enola Smith, Bernadette Smith and Donna Hester, all of Raceland; five brothers, Oscar Cleveland Jr. and Reynold R. Cleveland, both of Raceland, Albert J. Cleveland of Jackson, Miss, Kip Oneal Bryant of Baton Rouge and Stanley Cleveland of Houston; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Isabella Miller
• Baptist

Donald Joseph Landry

• age 53, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathy G. Landry; one son, Jody Landry; three daughters, Valerie Felarise, Mitzi Landry and Kristy Landry; four brothers, Gary Sr., Wallace, Dave and Gerald Landry; one sister, Carolyn Rousseau; six grandchildren, Shelby and Hailey LeBlanc, Brayden Horn, Macie Landry, Austin Felarise and Hagen Thibodeaux; and a number of good friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Landry; and his father-in-law, Roland Gautreaux Sr.
• self-employed Acadia Diary milkman and was co-owner of Landry Brothers Farm for 29 years; devoted husband, father and grandfather
• Samart Funeral Home

Sarah Greco Morvant

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis Morvant; her parents, Salvador and Benedicta Papa Greco; three brothers, Charles, Angelo and Vincent Greco; and four sisters, Rosa Cangemi, Kate Greco, Mary Chiasson and Josephine Greco

Hazel Gros Rousseau

• age 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary and Curtis Rousseau; two daughters, Judy Burleson and Debbie Caire; two brothers, Wilbert and Collins Gros; three sisters, Ella Mae G. Borne, Mary Anne G. Bergeron and Geraldine G. Talbot; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Pitre; her second husband, Chester Rousseau; her parents, Camille and Justilla Barrios Gros; four brothers, Norris, Lawrence, Irvin and Harold Gros; and four sisters, Lucille Callahan, Gertrude Lagrange, Alma Ordoyne and Laura Mae Gros

Clifton ‘Slim’ Terrebonne

• age 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, May 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; graveside service Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Rosie Galliano Terrebonne; two sons, Ray and Donald Terrebonne; two daughters, Joyce T. Mayet and Lilly T. Guidry; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Terrebonne and Emelie Lorraine Terrebonne; one son-in-law, Louis "Lou" Mayet; one brother, Neves Terrebonne Sr.; and two sisters, Liza Picou and Loretta Terrebonne
• owner of Galliano Twist and was a member of the Holy Name Society and Galliano Volunteer Fire Dept.; Catholic

 

MAY 18, 2004

Sandra Jean Watson Chaisson

• age 54, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Houma, died at 8:58 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Martin Guidry of Houma; two sons, Richard and Christopher McCorkle; one daughter, Leisa Earles; her mother, Ruth Enslin Watson; five brothers, Junior, Calvin, Bernie, Drew and Carlos Ortis; seven sisters, Barbara Morgan, Flo Matheny, Marylane Himel, Lana Benoit, Pauline Latiolais, Paulette Lightsey and Nora Lee Ortis; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, the Rev. John Gregory Watson Jr.
• homemaker

Wilson ‘Junior’ Dupre Jr.

• age 70, a native of Theriot and resident of Bourg, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004
• visitation today 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. 2
• survived by his wife, Joyce Pellegrin Dupre of Bourg; two sons, Troy James Dupre and Nathan Paul Dupre of Houma; two daughters, Evelyn Dupre Martin of Bourg and Diana Marie Dupre of Houma; three brothers, Camille Dupre of Houma, Edville Dupre and Sylvester Dupre of Dulac; 11 grandchildren, Kevin Anthony Parfait, Catina Parfait Burton, Monique Martin Hazleton, Jerrard Michael Parfait, Erika Joann Dupre, Katie Elizabeth Dupre, Stephanie Ann Dupre, Emily Ann Martin, Natalie Ella Dupre, Morgan Michelle Dupre and Brenna Helen Dupre; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob Lynn Burton, Madison Claire Parfait, and Kyah Patricia Matthews
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Dupre Sr. and Ella LaCoste Dupre; one daughter, Ramona Dupre Parfait; four brothers, Elfair Dupre, Words Dupre, Joseph Dupre and Lawrence "L.J." Dupre; and one sister, Elvida Champagne
• founder and co-owner of Dupre Brothers Construction; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald Joseph Landry

• age 53, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004
• mass today at St. Hilary Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathy G. Landry; one son, Jody Landry; three daughters, Valerie Felarise, Mitzi Landry and Kristy Landry; four brothers, Gary Sr., Wallace, Dave and Gerald Landry; one sister, Carolyn Rousseau; six grandchildren, Shelby and Hailey LeBlanc, Brayden Horn, Macie Landry, Austin Felarise and Hagen Thibodeaux; and a number of good friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Landry; and his father-in-law, Roland Gautreaux Sr.
• self-employed Acadia Diary milkman and was co-owner of Landry Brothers Farm for 29 years; devoted husband, father and grandfather
• Samart Funeral Home

Luke Vincent LeBlanc

• age 83, a native of Parks and resident of Franklin, died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Sherry LeBouef and husband, Camille, of Marksville, and Margaret Shivers and husband, Robert, of Franklin; one sister, Corine LeBlanc of Franklin; five grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his former wife, Eliza Estelle of Franklin
• preceded in death by his father, Leon LeBlanc; his mother, Lilia Tauzin LeBlanc; his first wife, Pearl LeBlanc; one son, Michael Joseph LeBlanc; two brothers, Louis S. LeBlanc Sr. and Grady P. LeBlanc; and one sister, Mary L. Troney

Douglas Jude Luke Sr.

• age 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kellie Duplantis Luke of Chauvin; his mother, Ena Robichaux Luke of Chauvin; two sons, Douglas Luke Jr. of Houma and Kenny Luke of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Dawn Luke Viguerie of Bourg; three brothers, Druis Luke Jr. of Bayou Blue, Jude Luke of Chauvin and Lloyd Luke of Houma; two sisters, Joycelyn Luke Authement of Houma and Judy Luke Foret of Coteau; and three grandchildren, Ashley Viguerie, Paul St. Pierre and Cali Luke
• preceded in death by his father, Druis Luke Sr.
• self-employed fisherman and enjoyed fishing and playing pool; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home

Juliette Michelle Lombardi

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Hahnville, died Sunday, May 16, 2004, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by her parents, Madeline Verdin Lombardi and John Keith Lombardi; two sisters, Rachelle L. Lombardi and Shawna M. Lombardi; one brother, Joshua B. Lombardi; her grandparents, Vivian Verdin and Evelyn Lombardi; and her companion, John W. Steward
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Philocles A. Verdin and John R. Lombardi

 

MAY 19, 2004

James Anthony ‘Jim’ Authement

• age 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died Monday, May 17, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, David Joseph Authement Sr. and wife, Lorraine, John P. Authement and Richard Authement; one brother, Louis Authement; and two grandchildren, David Authe-ment Jr. and Paul Authement
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Authement; his parents, Henry and Beatrice Authement; and two brothers, Burton Henry Jr. and Elwon "Ballot" Authement Sr.
• boat captain for Cenac Towing for more than 10 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Curtis J. ‘C. M.’ ‘Pet Cream’ Comeaux

• age 64, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary Cath-olic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Boudreaux Comeaux; two sons, Curtis Comeaux Jr. and his fiancee, Angelique Guidry, and Kurt Comeaux and wife, Tiffiny Gunn Comeaux; one daughter, Susan Comeaux Punch and husband, Terry Punch; three brothers, Norris, Perry and Keith Comeaux; one sister, Elizabeth "Liz" C. Bagley; and five grandchildren, Dustin Punch, Bryce, Brandon, Brody and Sarah Comeaux
• preceded in death by his father, O’Neil "Pet Cream" Comeaux; two brothers, Riley and Kenneth Comeaux; and two sisters, Anna Dean C. Enclade and Elizabeth Comeaux
• retired maritime employee that spent the majority of his career with Defelice Marine and Guidry Brothers Towing
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jaydon Matthew Gibson

• age one month and 23 days old, a native of Marion, Ill., and resident of Golconda, Ill., died at 10:23 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2004
• visitation today at Aly Funeral Home in Golconda; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Prospect Cemetery in Norris City, Ill.
• survived by his parents, Jerod Gibson and Jamie Quebodeaux; his grandparents, Cory and Lynn Quebodeaux of Grand Isle, Betty Billington of Golconda and Donald Gibson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; his great-grandparents, Terry and Alice Hebert of Bourg, Lee and Hazel Quebodeaux of Grand Isle, Howard and Betty McMahan of Golconda and Don and Joann Gibson of Norris City; and his great-great-grandmother, Alma Cusic of Norris City

Mildred Smith Robinson

• age 92, a native of Pelican and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church; memorial service Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Mark Robinson of Houma; one son, James Robinson and wife, Jean, of Houma; two grandchildren, Kathy Chauvin and Mark T. Robinson; two great-grandchildren, Kellie Robinson and Tanner Freeman; and three step-great-grandchildren, Kristen, Megan and Brandon
• preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin H. Smith and Beulah Craig Smith; one brother, James C. Smith; and two sisters, Elevin S. Love and Gladys S. Birdwell
• homemaker and retired schoolteacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board with 24 years of service; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Felecian Joseph Verret

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Jimmy Verret of Theriot, Leroy Verret of Houma, Joseph Verret of Bayou DuLarge, Albert Verret of Dulac and Junius Verret of Oakman, Ala.; one daughter, Dorothy Larose of Thibodaux; one brother, Allen Verret of Dulac; one sister, Madora Matherne of Harvey; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Violet M. Verrett Verret; his parents, Taylor Verret and Marie Billiot Verret; one son, Ernest Verret; four brothers, Clifford, Sanders, Horace and Hugus Verret; and two sisters, T. B. Adam and Tut Billiot
• fisherman and trapper; member of DuLarge Baptist Mission Church

 

MAY 20, 2004

James Anthony ‘Jim’ Authement

• age 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died Monday, May 17, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, David Joseph Authement Sr. and wife, Lorraine, John P. Authement and Richard Authement; one brother, Louis Authement; and two grandchildren, David Authement Jr. and Paul Authement
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Authement; his parents, Henry and Beatrice Authement; and three brothers, Burton, Henry and Elwon "Ballot" Authement Sr.
• boat captain for Cenac Towing for more than 10 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Curtis J. ‘C. M.’ ‘Pet Cream’ Comeaux

• age 64, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Boudreaux Comeaux; two sons, Curtis Comeaux Jr. and his fiancee, Angelique Guidry, and Kurt Comeaux and wife, Tiffiny Gunn Comeaux; one daughter, Susan Comeaux Punch and husband, Terry Punch; three brothers, Norris, Perry and Keith Comeaux; one sister, Elizabeth "Liz" C. Bagley; and five grandchildren, Dustin Punch, Bryce, Brandon, Brody and Sarah Comeaux
• preceded in death by his father, O’Neil "Pet Cream" Comeaux; two brothers, Riley and Kenneth Comeaux; and two sisters, Anna Dean C. Enclade and Elizabeth Comeaux
• retired maritime employee that spent the majority of his career with Defelice Marine and Guidry Brothers Towing
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lonzbell Sanders Jr.

• age 29, a native of Livingston, Ala., and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004
• funeral services were held Saturday, April 17, at Bethel Pine Baptist Church in Coatopa, Ala.
• survived by his parents, Lonzbell Sr. and Lula Sanders; two sisters, Tawanya and Cashanna; three brothers, Armontye, Marcus and Keith; his fiancee, DeKeysha Carter; and one son, D’Keyvion Lonzabell III.
• employed by C. F. Bean

Sister Marie-Therese of Jesus, O.P. (A.B., M.S.L.S., Ed.D.) aka
Therese Joyce Remy

• age 72, a native of Massachusetts and resident of Lockport, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus Chapel in Lockport; mass Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Hilda M. Crowley Remy of Lockport; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Gerald A. Remy; and one brother, Albert W. Remy
• entered religious life at the age of 18 and originally a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur; taught and was a librarian on the primary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels for more than 30 years; served our community generously in many capacities for the past 18 years

Johnny James Thompson Sr.

• age 76, a native of Mississippi and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 17, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; wake service Friday at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Thompson of Thibodaux; five daughters, Marie E. Richardson of Houma, Constance Thompson Williams, Jill Marie Thompson, Robin Thompson and Corrinne S. Anderson, all of Thibodaux; three step-daughters, Shelia Jones, Paulette Calloway and Connie Reed of Thibodaux; three sons, Johnny Thompson Jr. and Henry J. Scott of Thibodaux and Stanley M. Scott of Akron, Ohio; five step-sons, Peter Riley of Riverdale, Iowa, Kelsar Riley of Thibodaux, Floyd Jr., and Steve and Bruce Streams of Houston; two brothers, Eddie Lee Thompson of Marrero and T. J. Thompson Jr. of Chicago; 46 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first