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

JUNE 1, 2004

Glen Frederick

• age 70, a native of Union and resident of Schriever, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Aysenne Frederick; two daughters, Wanda and Kathy; three brothers, John, Allen "Cov" and Emile "Bay" Frederick; one sister, Rita Adams; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Juliette Jacobs Frederick; and one brother, Eddie Frederick Jr.

Lawrence Paul ‘Pete’ Landry

• age 77, a native of Houma, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• visitation was pending
• survived by his wife, Rita Rogers Landry; three sons, Dr. Steve P. Landry and wife, Paulette, of Lafayette; David W. Landry of Bayou Blue and Todd M. Landry of Houma; one daughter, Vylia L. Duplantis and husband, Gable Jr., of Houma; one brother, Edward Landry; two sisters, Velma L. Rogers and Edna L. Breaux; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Tamile and Alida Landry; and one brother, Jeffrey Landry
• retired tool pusher for Atlantic Pacific Marine Corp. and was a World War II veteran and served in the Southwest Pacific; 32nd degree mason, a shriner and was an active member of Lenox Hotard Post No. 31, a member of the V. F. W. Post No. 3700 and Village East Fire Dept.; member of First United Methodist Church

Gerald Lee Malbrough Sr.

• age 61, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004
• memorial wake to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home; services Wednesday at Holy Rosary Church
• survived by his wife, Ramona Rhodes Malbrough; his parents, Ira and Rita Whitney Malbrough of Houma; son Gerald Lee Malbrough Jr. of Kennewick, Wash.; one stepson, Johnny Andrew Nicholas Jr. of Houma; one brother, Barry James Malbrough of Grand Isle; two sisters, Mrs. Cyrus (Julie) Trosclair of Theriot and Mrs. Russell (Patricia) Rodrigue; four grandchildren, Brittanyn Nicole Nicholas, Tammie and Taylor Malbourgh and Johnny Andrew Nicholas III; four nieces, Dawn Naquin, Monique Lirette, Sarah Richards and Lindsey Trosclair; three nephews, Brent and Ryan Rodrigue and Aaron Trosclair; two grand-nieces, Drue and Daphne Naquin; and two grand-nephews, Dylan and Dustin Richards
• U. S. Navy veteran, a retired lounge owner and truck driver; proud to be owned by 14 loving cats that were the joy of his life; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Ordis Joseph Smith Sr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Nell S. Blanchard and husband, Eddie; one daughter-in-law, Marion Solito Smith; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Duplantis Smith; his parents, Paul J. Smith and Emma Pitre Smith; two sons, Ordis J. Smith Jr. and Dean F. Smith Sr.; one daughter, Patricia "Patsy" Duplantis; and one brother, Clarence Smith
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Gloria Poche Templet

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:39 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Alvin Templet; three daughters, Evelyn Benoit, Patricia LaGrange and Terry McCabe; three brothers, Ned "Sonny" Poche Jr., Joseph Poche Sr. and Ronald Poche Sr.; four sisters, Gertrude Boudreaux, Henrietta Benoit; Joyce Usey and Camilla Ledet; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ned Poche Sr. and Henrietta Lamoureaux Poche; one brother, Lloyd Poche; and one sister, Evelyn Poche

Herbert Joseph Thibodaux Jr.

• age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 27, 2004
• memorial service Thursday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church
• survived by his parents, Herbert Joseph Thibodaux Sr. and Elaine Hidalgo Thibodaux; two sisters, Heather Lynn Thibodaux and Angela Dawn Thibodaux Robichaux; and his grandfather, Donald Hidalgo
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Joyce Matherne Hidalgo, Emma Prevost Thibodaux and Mack Thibodaux

 

JUNE 2, 2004

Eunice Prejeant Barrilleaux

• age 90, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Richard Barrilleaux; two daughters, Geraldine Cobb and Beverline Ponvelle; two brothers, Norman and Raymond Prejeant Sr.; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Justilien P. Barrilleaux; her parents, Nobert Prejeant Sr. and Cecilia Thibodeaux Prejeant; one daughter, Marydine B. Gauthier; six brothers, Leslie Sr., Louis, Claude, Lawrence, Yves and Ferninand Prejeant; one sister, Marie Prejeant Montagnion; and one grandchild, Charles Cobb Jr.

Kip John Bergeron Sr.

• age 40, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Daigle Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Isaac Bergeron and Dolores Samanie Bergeron of Gray; one son, Kip J. Bergeron Jr. of Gray; two daughters, Danielle B. Fasullo and husband, Michael, and Kasey N. Bergeron of Gray; two brothers, Ken P. Bergeron Sr. and wife, Roxanne, of Houma and Craig L. Bergeron and wife, Niki, of Raceland; two nephews, Ken P. Bergeron Jr. and wife, Casie, of Gray and Jesse J. Bergeron of Raceland; and two nieces, Carissa L. Bergeron of Houma and Jordan N. Bergeron of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Camille and Verna D. Samanie and Dovie and Mathilde D. Bergeron; and one great-niece, Danay M. Bergeron
• control tower operator with Horizon Offshore and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cleveland J. ‘Paw Slim’ Collins

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and resident of Bourg, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Collins; his special brother-in-law and devoted caretaker, Roy Collins; four daughters, Anna Griffin Theriot and husband, Tom, Lucille Boudwin and husband, Barry, Mary Broussard and husband, Albert, and Cindy Collins; three brothers, Demoville "D.J." Collins Jr., Carroll Collins and Johnny C. Vega; six sisters, Nolda A. Collins, Doris C. Williams, Bertha C. Borne, Anna Mae C. Anderson, Dorita C. Bruce and Vergie C. Leonard; seven grandchildren, Leroy Jr. "Buddy", Dwayne, Allison, Travis Sr., Phillip Jr., Troy and Jeremy; two step-grandchildren, Mime and Maggie; and 12 great-grandchildren, Cody, Mallory, Zoey, Celeste, Travis Jr., Gabrielle, Paige, Callie, Blakesyn, Lacie, Emily and Michelle
• preceded in death by his parents, Demoville Sr. and Celestine Melancon Collins; one infant daughter, Lois Marie; four brothers, Alvin, E.J., Joseph and Adam Collins; six sisters, Amanda C. Aysine, Gloria C. Cheramie, Alvina, Josephine, Isabelle and Lucy Collins; and his special friends of many years, Bo Leaser, Ambrose and Delores Chaisson, Henry and Linda Brunet and John Bartly
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II proudly serving with the Seabees; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 4752 in Dulac, a member of the 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Unity Lodge No. 267 in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Camille Breaux ‘Cammie’ Creed

• resident of Baton Rouge since 1934, died in her sleep at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004, while on vacation with her husband, children and grandchildren at her side
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass Friday at the church, celebrated by the Revs. Gerald Burns and Jeff Bayhi, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park
• survived by her beloved husband, Richard Gale Creed; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Gale Creed Jr. and Sarah Anne Munson Creed, Stephen and Aline Roberts Creed and John Curtis and Lisa McHale Creed; eight grandchildren, Richard Gale Creed III, Katherine Munson Creed, William Bannon Creed, Camille Elise Creed, Elise McHale Creed, Emily Ann Creed, Charles Woodward Creed and John Curtis Creed Jr.; one sister, Juliette Breaux; and one brother and sister-in-law, John Lewis and Kathryn Jumonville Creed
• preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Camille Billeaud Breaux
• pallbearers Mark Jay Creed, Alfred Whitney Brown III, Richard Gale Creed III, William Bannon Creed, the Rev. Larry Parker and Donald Patch Foster
• attended St. Joseph Academy, Baton Rouge High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University; parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and a member of the St. Aloysius Society of St. Vincent de Paul; served on the board of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Alumni Board of Directors of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority from 1971 to 1979 and as president of Dames of Kappa Alpha Fraternity; also served on the board of directors of the Billeaud companies in Broussard, where she was born and where business and family interests kept her close to the area
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Joyce Edith Barrow Daniel

• age 76, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2004
• funeral services Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband George T. Daniel of Chauvin; two sons, Kenneth Baker and wife, Diane, of Chauvin and George A. Daniel of Bossier City; three daughters, Vicki Martin, of Houma, Lisa Knapp and husband, Kevin Knapp Sr., of Bourg and Lynette Klingman and husband, Leon J. Klingman III, of Gray; four brothers, Robert Adams of Lufkin, Jerry Adams of Dallas, David Barrow of Beaumont, Texas and Perry Adams of Lufkin; one sister, Betty Jane Williams of Silsbee, Texas; 14 grandchildren Heather, Brett Daniel, Edmund Martin, Randy Martin, Mikey Davis, Olivia Foster, Kevin Knapp Jr., Nikki Knapp, Jenny Bates, Brad Bates, Chrissy Luke, Brodie Ritchie, Sami Jo Knapp and Chloe Klingman; and three great-grandchildren, Lalya Wright, Michael Davis Jr. and Katie Davis
• preceded in death by her parents, Lynn Barrow and Minnie Stanford Barrow; and one brother, John D. Clark
• homemaker and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence Paul ‘Pete’ Landry

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Matherne Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita Rogers Landry; three sons, Dr. Steve P. Landry and wife, Paulette, of Lafayette; David W. Landry of Bayou Blue and Todd M. Landry of Houma; one daughter, Vylia L. Duplantis and husband, Gable Duplantis Jr., of Houma; one brother, Edward Landry; two sisters, Velma L. Rogers and Edna L. Breaux; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Tanile and Alida Landry; and one brother, Jeffery Landry
• retired tool pusher for Atlantic Pacific Marine Corp. and was a World War II veteran; served in the Southwest Pacific and received the Philippine Liberation One Star, Asiatic Pacific One Star, Victory Ribbon and Quarter Master Striker; 32nd degree mason, a shriner and was an active member of Lenox Hotard Post No. 31, a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 3700 and Village East Fire Department; member of First United Methodist Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Gerald Lee Malbrough Sr.

• age 61, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer
• memorial service was held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Ramona Rhodes Malbrough; his parents, Ira and Rita Whitney Malbrough of Houma; son Gerald Lee Malbrough Jr. of Kennewick, Wash.; one stepson, Johnny Andrew Nicholas Jr. of Houma; one brother, Barry James Malbrough of Grand Isle; two sisters, Mrs. Cyrus (Julie) Trosclair of Theriot and Mrs. Russell (Patricia) Rodrigue; four grandchildren, Brittanyn Nicole Nicholas, Tammie and Taylor Malbourgh and Johnny Andrew Nicholas III; four nieces, Dawn Naquin, Monique Lirette, Sarah Richards and Lindsey Trosclair; three nephews, Brent and Ryan Rodrigue and Aaron Trosclair; two grand-nieces, Drue and Daphne Naquin; two grand-nephews, Dylan and Dustin Richards; and his devoted caregivers, Ketti Rhodes Britton and R.J. Rhodes Jr.
• U. S. Navy veteran, a retired lounge owner and truck driver; proud to be owned by 14 loving cats that were the joy of his life; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred Daspit Metternich

• age 88, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, May 30, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; mass Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Randall Kuhn of Monkton, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Carol P. Metternich of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Mary Katherine Metternich and Christopher Michael Metternich and wife, Lisa, all of Denham Springs, and Jason Randall Kuhn and fiancee, Lauren King, of Monkton; one great-grandchild, Sage Brumley; two sisters, Sara Lapeyrouse and Rita Duplantis, both of Houma; her special nieces, Betty Hebert and husband, Clarence, and Ruby Ann Roberts and husband, Leon; her former husband, Raymond H. Metternich and wife, Ruth; and other nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by two sons, Raymond M. and Ronald D. Metternich; one sister, Etta Testate; and two brothers, Joseph and John Daspit
• homemaker, former elementary-school teacher and D. H. Holmes employee
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Norman Payne

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Residence Baptist Church; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Norma Jean Charles and husband, Regis Sr., and Debra Bryant; four sisters, Agnes Knightshead of Houma, Dartsey Sadie Jeff of New Orleans, Catherine Randolph and husband, Leonard, of Picayune, Miss., and Albertha Robinson and husband, Clarence, of New Orleans; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Lagarde Payne; his parents, Dartsey Payne and Richard Payne Sr.; two brothers, the Rev. Dr. Richard Payne Jr. and Micheal Nathiel Payne; and four sisters, Ora Shelton, Elmira Payne, Viola P. Fleming and Eva Payne
• U. S. Navy for 21½ years and was a retired, disabled veteran; deacon and a member of Residence Baptist Church

Bobby Ray Sanders

• age 68, a native of Crowville and resident of Montegut, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Barbara Thompson Sanders; his mother, Luceil Robinson Sanders of Houston; two sons, Derek Sanders of Gretna and Jody Sanders and wife, Donna, of Corinth, Miss.; one daughter, Melissa Sauls and husband, Wendell, of Panama City, Fla.; three sisters, Jessie Davis and husband, of Houston, Nell Cutler of Delhi and Julia Wilcoxon of Dallas; and five grandchildren, Brent, Kelsey and Ethan Sanders, Whitney Jo Morris and Joshua Sauls
• preceded in death by his father, Dewey Sanders; and one daughter, Adona Sanders
• former owner of Sanders Boat Shop in Raceland
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JUNE 3, 2004

Neil Lucien Abbott Sr.

• age 79, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma for 41 years, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Janet Gould Abbott of Houma; one son, Neil "Tony" Abbott Jr. and wife, Vanessa Links Abbott, of Houma; three daughters, M. Lynne Abbott Marquardt and husband, Douglas Marquardt, of Natchitoches, Ann Abbott Champagne and husband, Patrick C. Champagne, and Ellen Abbott Click and husband, Dean Click Sr., of Houma; one brother, Granville Abbott of Gretna; one sister, Helen A. Farrelly of Waveland, Miss.; and 13 grandchildren, Carl Marquardt and wife, Amy, Rebecca, Megan Marquardt, Neil "Trey", Nicholas, Nathan Abbott, Amanda, Dominique, Monica, Isabelle Champagne, Dean Click Jr., Catherine and Hope Click
• preceded in death by his parents, Kirk H. Abbott and Josie Cambre Abbott; one granddaughter, Kate C. Champagne; and one brother, Kirk H. Abbott Sr.
• PBX with South Central Bell and was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II and the Korean War; member of the American Legion Post No. 218 in Algiers, American Legion Lenox Hotard Post No. 31, U. S. M. C. League and Bell South Pioneers of America; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Camille ‘Cammie’ Breaux Creed

• resident of Baton Rouge since 1934 died in her sleep at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004, while on vacation with her husband, children and grandchildren at her side
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass Friday at the church celebrated by the Revs. Gerald Burns and Jeff Bayhi, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park
• survived by her beloved husband, Richard Gale Creed; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Gale Creed Jr. and Sarah Anne Munson Creed, Stephen and Aline Roberts Creed and John Curtis and Lisa McHale Creed; eight grandchildren, Richard Gale Creed III, Katherine Munson Creed, William Bannon Creed, Camille Elise Creed, Elise McHale Creed, Emily Ann Creed, Charles Woodward Creed and John Curtis Creed Jr.; one sister, Juliette Breaux; and one brother and sister-in-law, John Lewis and Kathryn Jumonville Creed
• preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Camille Billeaud Breaux
• pallbearers were Mark Jay Creed, Alfred Whitney Brown III, Richard Gale Creed III, William Bannon Creed, the Rev. Larry Parker and Donald Patch Foster
• attended St. Joseph Academy, Baton Rouge High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University; parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and a member of the St. Aloysius Society of St. Vincent de Paul; served on the board of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Alumni Board of Directors of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority from 1971 to 1979 and as president of Dames of Kappa Alpha Fraternity; served on the board of directors of the Billeaud companies in Broussard, where she was born and where business and family interests kept her close to the area
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Leticia Beal Guidry

• age 45, a native of Brownsville, Texas, and resident of Grand Isle, died Saturday, May 29, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Irene Perez Beal; one son, Christopher Hyer; one daughter, Tanya Buquet; three brothers, Richard, Elbert and Johnny Beal; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Miguel Beal; and one brother, Michael Beal

Edmund James Rau

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Scanlan Rau of Houma; three sons, Dr. Fritz J. Rau and wife, Rhoda, Dr. David J. Rau and wife, Margaret, and Dr. Eric H. Rau and wife, Ericka, of Houma; four daughters, Marian R. Pitre and husband, Curren, Nancy R. St. Martin and husband, Bill, of Houma, Mary Frances R. Parker and husband, Bill, of Shreveport, and Judy R. Seifker and husband, Joe, of Meridian, Miss.; one brother, Paul J. Rau of Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Mary R. Brazeal of Gretna; and 36 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Helen R. Rau; one son, Edmund J. "Jimmy" Rau Jr.; one infant daughter, Mary Jane Rau; and one brother John F. Rau Jr.
• retired accountant and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary ‘Mae Mae Rounds

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; services Friday at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Dillie Ray Russel; her mother, Nancy Collins Rounds; five sons, Anthony Brooks, Gregory Rounds, Horace Rounds and Erick Rounds, all of Thibodaux, and Spencer Rounds of Gray; one daughter, Erica Rounds of Thibodaux; one brother, Stanley Rounds of Chicago; four sisters, Stella Roscoe of Chicago, Louise Smith, Rosalie Brown and Shirley Rounds, all of Thibodaux; and 23 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edward Rounds Sr.; her grandparents, Arthur and Amelia Rounds and Smith and Mary Gains Collins; one grandchild, Raquan Rounds; two brothers, Edward Rounds Jr. and Gerald Rounds; and one sister, Classie Rounds
• member of Magnolia United Methodist Church

 

JUNE 4, 2004

Neil Lucien Abbott Sr.

• age 79, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma for 41 years, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Janet Gould Abbott of Houma; one son, Neil "Tony" Abbott Jr. and wife, Vanessa Links Abbott, of Houma; three daughters, M. Lynne Abbott Marquardt and husband, Douglas Marquardt, of Natchitoches, Ann Abbott Champagne and husband, Patrick C. Champagne, and Ellen Abbott Click and husband, Dean Click Sr., of Houma; one brother, Granville Abbott of Gretna; one sister, Helen A. Farrelly of Waveland, Miss.; and 13 grandchildren, Carl Marquardt and wife, Amy, Rebecca, Megan Marquardt, Neil "Trey", Nicholas, Nathan Abbott, Amanda, Dominique, Monica, Isabelle Champagne, Dean Click Jr., Catherine and Hope Click
• preceded in death by his parents, Kirk H. Abbott and Josie Cambre Abbott; one granddaughter, Kate C. Champagne; and one brother, Kirk H. Abbott Sr.
• PBX with South Central Bell and was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II and the Korean War; member of the American Legion Post No. 218 in Algiers, American Legion Lenox Hotard Post No. 31, U.S.M.C. League and Bell South Pioneers of America; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Velma Boudreaux Bonvillain

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 12:42 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Ivy John Jr., Jesse, Ray and Tommy Bonvillain of Houma; five daughters, Jean B. Collins, Janet B. Matherne, Linda B. Dupre, Jill B. Chambers, all of Houma, and Amy B. James of Thibodaux; three brothers, George Boudreaux of Loranger, J.C. Boudreaux of Houma and Harry Boudreaux of Lafayette; two sisters, Verna Levron and Ida Mae Breaux of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy John Bonvillain Sr.; her parents, Alexander Charles Boudreaux and Amie Felicia Legendre Boudreaux; two sons, Philip and Travis Bonvillain; and one brother, Alex Boudreaux
• retired sitter for 33 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Camille ‘Cammie’ Breaux Creed

• resident of Baton Rouge since 1934, died in her sleep at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004, while on vacation with her husband, children and grandchildren at her side
• funeral services today at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge celebrated by the Revs. Gerald Burns and Jeff Bayhi, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park
• survived by her beloved husband, Richard Gale Creed; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Gale Creed Jr. and Sarah Anne Munson Creed, Stephen and Aline Roberts Creed and John Curtis and Lisa McHale Creed; eight grandchildren, Richard Gale Creed III, Katherine Munson Creed, William Bannon Creed, Camille Elise Creed, Elise McHale Creed, Emily Ann Creed, Charles Woodward Creed and John Curtis Creed Jr.; one sister, Juliette Breaux; and one brother and sister-in-law, John Lewis and Kathryn Jumonville Creed
• preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Camille Billeaud Breaux
• pallbearers were Mark Jay Creed, Alfred Whitney Brown III, Richard Gale Creed III, William Bannon Creed, the Rev. Larry Parker and Donald Patch Foster
• attended St. Joseph Academy, Baton Rouge High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University; parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and a member of the St. Aloysius Society of St. Vincent de Paul; served on the board of the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Alumni Board of Directors of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority from 1971 to 1979 and as president of Dames of Kappa Alpha Fraternity; served on the board of directors of the Billeaud companies in Broussard, where she was born and where business and family interests kept her close to the area
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Cleveland J. ‘Paw Slim’ Collins

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and resident of Bourg, died Monday, May 31, 2004
• services today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Collins; his special brother-in-law and devoted caretaker, Roy Collins; four daughters, Anna Griffin Theriot and husband, Tom, Lucille Boudwin and husband, Barry, Mary Broussard and husband, Albert, and Cindy Collins; three brothers, Demoville "D.J." Collins Jr., Carroll Collins and Johnny C. Vega; six sisters, Nolda A. Collins, Doris C. Williams, Bertha C. Borne, Anna Mae C. Anderson, Dorita C. Bruce and Vergie C. Leonard; seven grandchildren, Leroy Jr. "Buddy", Dwayne, Allison, Travis Sr., Phillip Jr., Troy and Jeremy; two step-grandchildren, Mime and Maggie; 12 great-grandchildren, Cody, Mallory, Zoey, Celeste, Travis Jr., Gabrielle, Paige, Callie, Blakesyn, Lacie, Emily and Michelle; and his special friends of many years, Bo Leaser, Ambrose and Delores Chaisson, Henry and Linda Brunet and John Bartl
• preceded in death by his parents, Demoville Sr. and Celestine Melancon Collins; one infant daughter, Lois Marie; four brothers, Alvin, E.J., Joseph and Adam Collins; and six sisters, Amanda C. Aysine, Gloria C. Cheramie, Alvina, Josephine, Isabelle and Lucy Collins
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II proudly serving with the Seabees; member of the V.F.W. Post No. 4752 in Dulac, a member of the 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Unity Lodge No. 267 in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Clyde Paul Matherne

• age 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2004
• memorial services Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Charlotte Garrison Matherne; two daughters, Tammy Guidry and Judy Vallecillo; one brother, Dale Matherne; one sister, Rena Romero; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Amy M. Matherne; one brother, Freddie C. Matherne; and one sister, Ruth Bye
• served in the U. S. Army and worked as a heavy-equipment operator for Avondale Shipyards and Southport Fabrications in Harvey

Hazel Williams

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Bridge City, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Second Salvation Baptist Church in Bridge City; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Sidney Williams of Montegut; two grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Cornelious Williams; her parents, George and Mandy Williams; one daughter, Delores Williams; two brothers, Albert and Clarence Williams; and one grandson, Ronnie Williams
• member of Second Salvation Baptist Church

Lucien A. Bruce

• age 93, a native of Cloverly and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004
• services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Anthony and Claude Bruce; two daughters, Frances Delaune and Josephine Collins; one brother, Michael Bruce; one sister, Mary Bruce; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Argentine Pitre Bruce; his parents, Joseph and Josephine Danos Bruce; one son, Peter Bruce; two daughters, Lorena Delaune and Rita Kramer; one infant daughter; one brother, Morris Bruce; one infant brother; three sisters, Lucia Boudloche, Eva Bourg and Melvina Bourg; one infant sister; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• retired bridge tender and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church

Lela Cadiere Bergeron

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; rosary recited Saturday at the church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bergeron; and her parents, Arthur Cadiere and Ada Pye Cadiere
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

JUNE 6, 2004

Elsie Melancon Songe

• age 79, a native of Lockport, former resident of Houma, and resident of Hiawassee, Ga., died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004, after battling an eight- year illness
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Wednesday at the church
• survived by one daughter, Cynthia S. Fanguy and husband, Robert, of Hayesville, N.C.; one brother, Donald Melancon Sr. and wife, Judy, of Houma; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnus J. Songe; her parents, Octave Melancon and Amelia Boudreaux Melancon; two brothers, Freddie Melancon Sr. and Ray Melancon; and one sister, Helen M. Madere

Ray Camille Poirrier

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, Donald John Poirrier of Houma; and two sisters, Lois Theresa Poirrier of Houma and Marion Ann Williams of Chalmette
• preceded in death by his parents, Lozin and Augustine "Gussie" Poirrier; his stepmother, Leontine Favre Poirrier; and two sisters, Jane Ann Bergeron and Emma Lucille Engeron
• salesman with Oliver H. Horn and Company and a member of the U. S. Coast Guard; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Elmo J. Oncale

• age 81, a native of Coupic and resident of Chackbay, died Saturday, June 5, 2004
• visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Annie Mae Peok Oncale; one son, Jason Oncale and wife, Lynette; two daughters, Sandra Theriot and husband, Ronnie, and Scheryl Kliebert and husband, Eugene; one brother, Earl "Jack" Oncale; one sister, Mabel O. Trosclair; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elodie Bourgeois Oncale; one brother, Clarence Oncale; and one sister, Edmay Thibodaux
• oilfield worker for Sun Oil Company, a truck farmer and volunteer fireman

Nolia Prejean Doucet

• age 76, a native of Jennings and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Kenneth W. Doucet and wife, Aloma; two daughters, Barbara D. Pierron and husband, Michael, and Vivian D. Thibodaux and husband, Bass; two brothers, Frank and Shirley Prejean; seven sisters, Ida Guidry, Mattie Neter, Hilda Johnson, Dora Doucet, Betty Albernathy, Verna Mae Miller and Frances Sabyl; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Doucet Jr.; her parents, Ardes and Amelia Prejean; five brothers, John, Claude, Rodney, Nolton and Lawrence Prejean; and one sister, Helen Herbert
• homemaker and a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Lorna Robichaux Arango

• age 81, a native of Raceland and resident of St. Charles Community, died Thursday, June 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Church Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Leeza A. Rodriguez; one son-in-law, Dr. Richardo Rodriguez; one brother, Donald G. Robichaux; one sister, Isabelle R. Guidry; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Alida Folse Robichaux; four brothers, S.T. Jr., Dave, Francis and Eugene Robichaux; and two sisters, Inez R. Pecot and Rita R. Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

 

JUNE 7, 2004

Rita Guidroz Allemand

• age 77, a native of Valentine and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004
• survived by her husband, Dave Allemand; one daughter, Barbara Davaine and husband, Jerry; one brother, Edward Guidroz; four sisters, Daisy Grabert, Ida Mae Chiasson, Margie Guidroz and Marie Breaux; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Amie Naquin Guidroz; one son, Ray Joseph Allemand; one brother, Joseph Guidroz; and one sister, Lillian Allemand
• homemaker and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Dakota Ray ‘T-Boug’ ‘Coco’ Bergeron

• age 4, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Julia Bergeron Farve and Frank J. Farve Jr.; his father, Sidney P. Lee Jr.; his grandparents, Vergice Bergeron, Vanessa Pitre, Sidney P. Lee Sr. and Octavia Chauvin Lee; his great-grandparents, Nolty Lee Sr. and Julia Pitre; one brother, Frank Farve III; his godmother, Tawana Lerille; his godfather, Mark Meaux; and his nannies, Sharon Farve and Cindy Lee Barrios
• preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Mary G. Lee; his great-grandfather, Thomas Pitre Jr. and his great-grandparents, Alcest J. Olympe Chauvin
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Elizabeth Rosemary Dufrene

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by two daughters, Sarah Hebert and Marion Johnson; one brother, Alfred Dufrene; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell S. Dufrene; her parents, Wilson and Razie Adams Dufrene; one son, Ranzel Dufrene; one daughter, Nina B. Dufrene; seven brothers, Sylvest, Evest, Johnny, Paul, Robert, Albert and Annais "Shorty" Dufrene; one sister, Philomene Savoie; one grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild
• member of First Assembly of God Church

Frances C. Guidry

• age 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004
• survived by one grandson
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Guidry; her parents, Camile and Elvigna Lefort Compeaux; one son, James Guidry; one grandson, Dennis Guidry; one brother, Cleveland Compeaux Sr.; and two sisters, Eunice Compeaux and Inez Baudoin
• retired cook from St. Anne’s Hospital and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Bernice Beeson Kirkpatrick

• age 80, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 5:02 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Kirkpatrick of Houma; two sons, Keith Kirkpatrick and wife, Ronda, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Larry Kirkpatrick of Houma; one daughter, Cynthia Chiasson and fiance, Carey Spence, of Houma; one sister, Katherine Phipps of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Pervis Beeson and Velma Townsend Beeson
• homemaker and a member of Church of Christ

Mitchell Paul ‘Mitch’ LeBouef

• age 87, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Nancy Sagone LeBouef of Houma; one son, Raymond LeBouef and wife, Lorraine, of Houma; two daughters, Rose Mary Matherne and husband, Blaise, and Ethel M. Voisin and husband, Donald, of Houma; one brother, Leroy LeBouef of Thibodaux; four sisters, Lou Ella Breaux, Ruth LeBlanc of Houma, Lula Hayes of Waco, Texas, and Beverly Upchurch of Kingston, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcie LeBouef and Agnes Bonvillain LeBouef; two brothers, Fred LeBouef and Carrol LeBouef; and one sister, Ruby Lirette
• retired plumber and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• past member of the Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Elsie Melancon Songe

• age 79, a native of Lockport, former resident of Houma, and resident of Hiawassee, Ga., died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004, after battling an eight- year illness
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Wednesday at the church
• survived by two daughters, Cynthia S. Fanguy and husband, Robert, of Hayesville, N.C., and Virginia Guichet and husband, Louis, of Houma; one brother, Donald Melancon Sr. and wife, Judy, of Houma; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnus J. Songe; her parents, Octave Melancon and Amelia Boudreaux Melancon; two brothers, Freddie Melancon Sr. and Ray Melancon; and one sister, Helen M. Madere
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Adrian Bell Webre

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, June 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Catherine Babin Bell; one son, Dennis Webre; three daughters, Donna Webre, Dana Craig and Dawn Zeringue; one brother, Sandon Bell; one daughter-in-law, Diane Webre; two sons-in-law, Rick Craig and Carl Zeringue; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edward Floyd Bell
• Landry’s Funeral home

 

JUNE 8, 2004

Isaac Banks

• age 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednes-day at New Salem Baptist Church; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Joseph and Willie Mae Moses Banks; one son, Isaac Huey Randolph of El Paso, Texas; one daughter, Ranata Smith of New Orleans; one brother, Edward Moses of Houma; one sister, Annette Banks of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Fitzgerald Randolph; and one brother, Joseph Banks Jr.
• member of New Salem Baptist Church; enjoyed dancing
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Mitchell Paul ‘Mitch’ LeBouef

• age 87, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Nancy Sagone LeBouef of Houma; one son, Raymond LeBouef and wife, Lorraine, of Houma; three daughters, Rose Mary Matherne and husband, Blaise, Ethel M. Voisin and husband, Donald, of Houma, and Virgie Traigle and husband, Gilbert, of Houma; one brother, Leroy LeBouef of Thibodaux; four sisters, Lou Ella Breaux, Ruth LeBlanc of Houma, Lula Hayes of Waco, Texas, and Beverly Upchurch of Kingston, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcie LeBouef and Agnes Bonvillain LeBouef; two brothers, Fred LeBouef and Carrol LeBouef; and one sister, Ruby Lirette
• retired plumber and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; past member of the Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Brother Louis Mondy

• resident of Titusville, Fla., died Tuesday, June 1, 2004
• funeral services were held Monday at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Titusville
• survived by his children, Demetrius and Tiffany Mondy; six sisters, Margarite Montrel and husband, Sidney, Helen Holden and husband, Manuel, Grace Barbarin and husband, Melvin, Evelyn West and husband, Larry, Betth Higginbotham and husband, Ralph, and Emelda Mondy; two brothers, George and Peter Mondy; and one grandchild
• conducted yearly revivals at Joyful Gospel Ministries in Houma

 

JUNE 9, 2004

Annie Young Mason

• age 54, a native of Smithdale, Miss., and resident of Larose, died Monday, June 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Herman Mason Jr., Daron Mason, Jefery Gibson and Reginald Mason, all of Larose; two sisters, Diane Degree of Larose and Hilda Ingram of Raceland; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, W.B. and Christine Young; and one sister, Dorothy Y. Wells
• Baptist

 

JUNE 10, 2004

Sidney V. Savoie

• age 92, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 5:42 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Church in Galliano; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife of 67 years, Mathilde Eymard Savoie; one son, Ted Savoie and wife, Jane Savoie; one daughter, Helen S. Cheramie and husband, Larbow Cheramie; one sister, Frances S. Collins; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lolita Chiasson Savoie; one brother, Ulysse Savoie; and five sisters, Odile S. Picou, Angele S. Templet, Edith Savoie, Emelie S. Collins and Lillian S. Plaisance
• member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 70 years and was a pioneer in the tugboat industry; family was his biggest joy
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

JUNE 11, 2004

Edley Joseph Daigle Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Bayou Blue died Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruby Savoie Daigle of Bayou Blue; three sons, Edley Daigle Jr. and wife, Carolyn Babin Daigle, Lloyd Daigle and wife, Cynthia Fatchett Daigle, all of Bayou Blue, and David Daigle and wife, Ruth Landry Daigle of Metairie; one daughter, Kathy Daigle Gautreaux and husband, Roy Gautreaux of Houma; two brothers, Wilbert Daigle of Bayou Blue and Nelson Daigle of Westwego; his caregiver, Annie Demmitt; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild; and one son-in-law, Douglas Campbell of Metairie
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Joseph Daigle and Ann Angeline Guidry Daigle Samanie; one daughter, Evelyn Daigle Campbell; two brothers, Joseph and Herbert Daigle; three half-brothers, Shelly, Henry and Charles Daigle; one sister, Mrs. Horace (Nellie D.) Caro; and five half-sisters, Philomene, Mrs. Paul (Magnolia D.) Sears, Mrs. Emile (Elda D.) Thibodeaux, Mrs. Clay (Ozia D.) Sonier and Mrs. Dovie (Mathilda) Bergeron
• retired in 1978 after 30 years of service with South Louisiana Co-operative Association; served several terms as president of Bayou Blue Recreation, served on the St. Louis Church Council, was a member of the Woodmen of the World, St. Louis Church Usher Society and was active in the church, community and civic work
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Sonny Daigle

• age 69, a resident and a native of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gladys Daigle; and four sisters, Mary St. Germanie, Daisy Boudreaux, Wilma Daigle and Zara Mae Gomez
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Daigle and Stella Hebert Daigle; and two brothers, Wilbert and Glenson Daigle
• Assumption Parish Tax Assessor for 20 years and Assumption Parish Sheriff Juvenile officer for 17 years; member of the Knights of Columbus

Lucille Owens Franklin

• age 83, a resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, James Franklin; two daughters, Glenda LeBlanc and Starley Goss; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin; her parents, Walter and Linnie Wenchester Owens; and one daughter, Johnnie Mack Hau

Aglone Marie ‘Bootz’ Foret Munson

• age 102, a native of Lockport and a resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by one son, Glendy J. Munson Jr., of Houma; one daughter, Nellie M. Rauch, of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Glendy J. Munson Sr.; her parents, Joseph Foret and Nellie Lagarde Foret; two sons, Donald H. Munson and an infant son; one grandson, Randy Rauch; one brother, Claude B. Foret; and one sister, Mrs. John M. (Odette) Dupont
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Roman Naquin

• age 86, a native and resident of Naquin’s Settlement in Thibodaux, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. John Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice Constant Naquin; one son, Rudy Naquin; three daughters, Brenda N. Barthelemy, Barbara N. Williams and Patricia N. Miller; five brothers, Morris, Van, Francis "Frank", Rene Jr. and Andrew Naquin; 10 sisters, Thelma N. Ferris, Hilda N. Burlett, Marjorie N. Piedescalzi, Madeline N. Signorelli, Theresa N. Radciffe, Bernice N. Dimarco, Elise N. Bothner, Joyce Naquin, Sara Mae N. Taylor and Shirley N. Taylor; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene Naquin Sr. and Augustine Eschete Naquin; one grandson, Jeffery Barthelemy; and one brother, Daniel Naquin Sr.

James E. Williams

• age 66, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Gretna, died Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Holly Lawson Williams; two sons, James K. Williams of Houma and John Dale Williams of Houston; two daughters, Alma Jean Williams and Carrie Ann Williams, both of Gretna; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Irma Pauline Cooper Tanner

 

JUNE 12, 2004

Aglone Marie ‘Bootz’ Foret Munson

• age 102, a native of Lockport and a resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Glendy J. Munson Jr., of Houma; one daughter, Nellie M. Rauch, of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Glendy J. Munson Sr.; her parents, Joseph Foret and Nellie Lagarde Foret; two sons, Donald H. Munson and an infant son; one grandson, Randy Rauch; one brother, Claude B. Foret; and one sister, Mrs. John M. (Odette) Dupont
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Cherry Hall Roussel

• age 59, a native of Belzoni, Miss., and resident of Mandeville, died Thursday, June 10, 2004
• funeral services Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Belzoni, with burial in Belzoni City Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas J. Roussel Sr.; her mother, Zelma Ford Hall; one son, Tommy Roussel Jr.; one daughter, Leigh Hall Roussel Green; and three brothers, Toxey A. and F.D. Hall and Miles A. Causey
• preceded in death by her father, Dr. Toxey E. Hall
• teacher and artist

 

JUNE 13, 2004

Rheuben Frank Bascle

• age 93, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Abby Bascle; and one sister, Dorothy B. Prosperie
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; two brothers, Eba and Mott Bascle; and two sisters, Phoebe B. Falgout and Allie Bascle
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Wilson Anthony ‘Red’ Crochet

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Craig Crochet and wife, Mary, of Houma; three daughters, Paula Luke and husband, John; Jody Weaver and husband, Gregory, of Houma, and Tina Watson and husband, Raymond, of Destin, Fla.; one brother Arthur "Junior" Crochet Jr. of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Melva Quick of Houma, Linda Babin and Gayle Dupre of Bayou Blue; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ann Carol Arceneaux Crochet; his parents, Arthur Sr. and Eunice Bergeron Crochet; and one sister, Jeanette Kuest
• retired business owner of Red’s Glass Shop and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

JUNE 14, 2004

Calvin ‘Pete’ Billiot Jr.

• age 35, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 12, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Pete and Trey Billiot of Houma; two daughters, Allie Jo and Joyce Billiot of Houma; his fiancee and her children, Cindy Boudreaux and Shana and Jeff Pelieger and Ricky and Cierra Lirette; two brothers, John and wife, Donna, of Gasper, Fla., and Ronald and wife, Faye, of Houma; and one sister, Cheryl Billiot of New Iberia
• preceded in death by his first wife, Natasha Billiot; his parents, Joyce and Calvin Billiot Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Bernice and Sidney Dupre Sr.; his paternal grandparents, Lucille and Matrian Billiot; and one sister, Roxanne Billiot
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Bryant ‘Boo’ Bourgeois

• age 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, June 13, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Rago Bourgeois; his mother, Frances Enriquez Bourgeois of Temple, Texas; one son, Lane Bryant Bourgeois of Thibodaux; two brothers, Keith and Steve Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and two sisters, Melanie B. Flories and Mary Bourgeois of Temple
• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Oneil Bourgeois; his paternal grandparents, Oneil and Vesta Bourgeois; and this maternal grandmother, Frances Lurati.
• employed by Cameco-John Deere

Wilson Anthony ‘Red’ Crochet

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2004
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Craig Crochet and wife, Mary, of Houma; three daughters, Paula Luke and husband, John "Pete" Luke, Jody Weaver and husband, Gregory "Tyra" Weaver of Houma, and Tina Watson and husband, Raymond Watson, of Destin, Fla.; one brother, Arthur "Jr." Crochet Jr. of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Melva Quick of Houma, Linda Babin and Gayle Dupre of Bayou Blue; seven grandchildren, Kade Luke, Nichole Washam, Brooks Luke, Brian Theriot, Corey Crochet, Skylar Watson and Kruz Watson; two step-grandchildren, Dawn Renfro and Dana Bourg; one great-grandchild, Alysse Washam; and two step-great-grandchildren, Bryson Renfro and Breden Bourg
• preceded in death by his wife, Ann Carol Arceneaux Crochet; his parents, Arthur Sr. and Eunice Bergeron Crochet; and one sister, Jeanette Kuest
• retired owner of Red’s Glass Shop for over 40 years and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and caring friend who was loved by all
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harry ‘T-Kye’ Dardar Jr.

• age 56, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, James Dardar; three daughters, April D. Careajal, Helen Dardar and Crystal D. Carbajal; two brothers, Benny and Virgil Dardar; one sister, Clarine Lecompte; and six grandchildren.
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Sr. and Anna Naquin Dardar; one grandchild, Angel Dardar; and two sisters, Marie Dardar and infant sister
• retired fisherman and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8616 in Pointe-aux-Chenes

Russell John Henry

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died Saturday, June 12, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Metairie, with interment in All Saints Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Catherine Louise Monier Henry; one daughter, Jennifer H. Heath; one brother, Hymel J. Henry; one stepbrother, Alton Hebert; and three grandchildren
• retired nursing home administrator for Touro Shakespeare Nursing Home; U. S. Navy veteran and received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with one star and United Nations Service Medal; worked in the accounting and welfare departments of New Orleans for 30 years; member of the Delta DX Association, was past president of the Jefferson Amateur Radio Club and was a parishioner of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church

Gayle Ann Oncale

• age 60, a resident of Raceland and native of Thibodaux died at3:35 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at United Pentecostal Church in Raceland; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by five foster brothers, John Alonzo, Louis Guidry and wife, Cheryl, Albert Guidry and wife, Carol, Clarence Alonzo and Brian Pierce; three foster sisters, Florence A. Voisin and husband, Teddy, May Ann Guidry and Judy Guidry Chiasson and husband, Greg; two brothers, Frank A. Oncale and wife, Merry Joe W. Oncale and Mark J. Oncale and wife, Donna R. Oncale; one sister, Kathleen O. Pitre and husband, Ray A. Pitre; one adopted brother, Raymond Oncale; one adopted sister, Althea Brace and husband Budwin Brace; and one sister-in-law, Susan B. Oncale
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred J. Oncale and Catherine Hoffman Oncale
• Falgout Funeral Home

Herman Joseph ‘Babe’ St. Pierre

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hattie Gisclair St. Pierre; one son, Robert Joseph St. Pierre; four daughters, Diane Orgeron, Roxanne Adams, Robin Callais and Jenny Richeaux; one sister, Lovina S. Killian; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Valcourt and Veleda Charpentier St. Pierre; three brothers, Edward, Roy and Norman St. Pierre; and one sister, Shirley St. Pierre
• member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Eugene L. Verret

• age 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Jennie Sapia Verret; and three stepsons, Addis, Myron and Donald Meacham
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Clementine Matherne Verret; four brothers, Luke, Willie Sr., Yves Sr. and Edward Verret Jr.; and two sisters, Rena and Theresa Verret
• RTD employee of Schlumberger Co. and was a World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

 

JUNE 15, 2004

Pearl LeBlanc Adams

• age 91, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:38 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Richard Adams; one daughter, Elsie Mae Adams; one brother, Francis LeBlanc; one sister, Irene L. Richardelle; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philip Adams Jr.; her parents, Clement LeBlanc and Euzalia Gros LeBlanc; one brother, Louis LeBlanc; and two sisters, Jane L. Pagan and Leota LeBlanc

Horace Bishop

• age 85, a native of Ennis, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Ruby T. Bishop; five sons, Horace "Tommy", Bobby, Billy, Jeffrey and Michael Bishop; two daughters, Kim Detillier and Mitzi Parks; one sister, Gertrude Presley; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Willie Bishop; and one sister, Mabel Wills

Bryant ‘Boo’ Bourgeois

• age 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, June 13, 2004
• funeral services were held today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Rago Bourgeois; his mother, Frances Enriquez Bourgeois of Temple, Texas; one son, Lane Bryant Bourgeois of Thibodaux; two brothers, Keith and Steve Bourgeois of Thibodaux; and two sisters, Melanie B. Flories and Mary Bourgeois of Temple
• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Oneil Bourgeois; his paternal grandparents, Oneil and Vesta Bourgeois; and this maternal grandmother, Frances Lurati
• employed by Cameco-John Deere; loving husband and father and enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends and traveling abroad for his job
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kenneth Jerome ‘Sheep’ Dooby’ Carvin

• age 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 12, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maeola Jordan Carvin; his parents, Brenda and Edward Washington and Jerome and Eva Daggs; three brothers, Rodney Carvin Sr. and wife, Tammy, LeMark Carvin Sr. and wife, Shonda, and Jerome Daggs; and three sisters, Felicia Williams and husband, Jeffery, Letisha Pollard and Lettie Daggs
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Odile Carvin Sr. and Nolan and Stella Daggs
• member of Beulah Baptist Church

Glenda Ann Hargrave

• age 46, a native of Baytown, Texas, and resident of Austin, Texas, died Saturday, June 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Odile "DeeDee" Portier Pellerin of Houma; and one brother, Alex "Punkin" Hargrave and wife, Marcia, of Slidell
• preceded in death by her father, Samuel Laroy Hargrave Jr.; her stepfather, Ernest Pellerin; and one sister, Sharon Hargrave

Jerry P. Ledet Sr.

• age 75, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Kraemer Ledet; four children, Glenn Sr. married to Karla Schexnayder Ledet and their children, Glenn Jr., Kristi and Eric; Patricia Ledet Lombardo and her children, Gerard, John and Lauren; Bryan married to Tammy Tregre Ledet and their children, Lance and Scott; and Jerry Jr. married to Susan LeCompte Ledet and their child, Emily
• also fostered two children, Ronnie Acosta married to Ann Benoit Acosta and Myra Richoux married to Darryl Richoux; his mother, Eunice Foret Ledet; two brothers, Charlie and Philip Ledet; and seven sisters, Joyce Ledet, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae Ledet Labat, Barbara Ledet Battaglia, Marcelle Ledet Labat, Noel Ledet Bourg and Lydia Degruise
• preceded in death by his father, Philip R. Ledet; one brother, Kermit Ledet; and one son, Gerard Joseph
• retired general manager of American General Life and Accident Insurance Co. (formerly National Life and Accident) covering nine parishes in the bayou region where he worked for 36 years; also served for 31 years in the Louisiana National Guard and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel; as a tribute to his service, he received the La. Commendation Medal and was named a lifetime member of the National Guard Association
• while his children attended school, he served on the board and as president of the St. Joseph Elementary Parent’s School Club, president of the E.D. White Band Boosters for seven consecutive years, chaired the first extensive band trip in school history and organized the first E.D. White School Fair, serving as chairman its first six years; was instrumental in forming the E.D. White Alumni Association and served as its first president, a position he held for three years; for this service to the school, he was inducted into the E.D. White Hall of Fame in 1986
• also served as a board member and chairman of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 4; because of their service to the Thibodaux community, he and his wife received the Francis M. Durel Service Award presented by the local VFW Post in 1983
• also helped to establish the Bayou Coin and Stamp Club and served as its president for four years; member and served as past president of the Louisiana Numismatic Association; served as secretary of the New Orleans Mint Preservation Society assisting with restoration of the mint as a museum
• member and past board member of the Krewe of Chronos, member, past board member and past king of the Krewe of Christopher and a member of the Krewe of Cleophas where he helped with its reorganization in 1967 and served as a past president and board member for the past 37 years; helped organize weekly bingo to raise funds to support the club and served as its first chairman; in 2003, the club bestowed its first and only Lifetime Achievement Award to him
• active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

JUNE 16, 2004

Jeanette Osborn Albarado

• age 75, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and resident of Dulac, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Alex Albarado; two sons, Steve and Tim Osborn of Memphis; four daughters, Labrenda Harland, Jenny Tarrance and Esther Lee, all of Memphis, and Betty Daigle of Thibodaux; three brothers, Paul Roberts Jr. and Howard Roberts, both of Memphis, and J.C. Roberts of Melbourne, Fla.; two sisters, Thelma Lawrence of Memphis, and Lillian Winkle of Clarksville, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul Roberts Sr. and Jennie Meadows Roberts; four brothers; and two sisters

Kenneth Jerome ‘Sheep’ ‘Dooby’ Carvin

• age 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 12, 2004
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Beaulah Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maeola Jordan Carvin; his parents, Brenda and Edward Washington and Jerome and Eva Daggs; three brothers, Rodney Carvin Sr. and wife, Tammy, LeMark Carvin Sr. and wife, Shonda, and Jerome Daggs; and three sisters, Felicia Williams and husband, Jeffery, Letisha Pollard and Lettie Daggs
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Odile Carvin Sr. and Nolan and Stella Daggs
• member of Beaulah Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Stanley J. ‘Bot’ Champagne

• age 88, a native and resident of Luling, died at 12:14 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lydie Zeringue Champagne; three daughters, Barbara Mason, Lydia Champagne and Nedra Weaver; one brother, Lucien Champagne; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Landry and Lydia Troxler Champagne; one daughter, Rylma Champagne; one brother, Earl Champagne; and three sisters, Inez Mosley, Lillian Bosco and Verna Taranto
• employed by Kaiser Aluminum for 22 years and was a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force in World War II; 50-year member of the American Legion and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Jerry P. Ledet Sr.

• age 75, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 14, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Kraemer Ledet; four children, Glenn Sr. married to Karla Schexnayder Ledet and their children, Glenn Jr., Kristi and Eric; Patricia Ledet Lombardo and her children, Gerard, John and Lauren; Bryan married to Tammy Tregre Ledet and their children, Lance and Scott; and Jerry Jr. married to Susan LeCompte Ledet and their child, Emily
• also fostered two children, Ronnie Acosta married to Ann Benoit Acosta and Myra Richoux married to Darryl Richoux; his mother, Eunice Foret Ledet; two brothers, Charlie and Philip Ledet; and seven sisters, Joyce Ledet, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae Ledet Labat, Barbara Ledet Battaglia, Marcelle Ledet Labat, Noel Ledet Bourg and Lydia Degruise
• preceded in death by his father, Philip R. Ledet; one brother, Kermit Ledet; and one son, Gerard Joseph
• retired general manager of American General Life and Accident Insurance Co. (formerly National Life and Accident) covering nine parishes in the bayou region where he worked for 36 years; served for 31 years in the Louisiana National Guard and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel; as a tribute to his service, he received the La. Commendation Medal and was named a lifetime member of the National Guard Association
• while his children attended school, he served on the board and as president of the St. Joseph Elementary Parent’s School Club, president of the E.D. White Band Boosters for seven consecutive years, chaired the first extensive band trip in school history and organized the first E.D. White School Fair, serving as chairman its first six years; instrumental in forming the E.D. White Alumni Association and served as its first president, a position he held for three years; for this service to the school, he was inducted into the E.D. White Hall of Fame in 1986
• also served as a board member and chairman of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 4; because of their service to the Thibodaux community, he and his wife received the Francis M. Durel Service Award presented by the local VFW Post in 1983
• also helped to establish the Bayou Coin and Stamp Club and served as its president for four years; member and served as past president of the Louisiana Numismatic Association; served as secretary of the New Orleans Mint Preservation Society assisting with restoration of the mint as a museum
• member and past board member of the Krewe of Chronos, member, past board member and past king of the Krewe of Christopher and a member of the Krewe of Cleophas where he helped with its reorganization in 1967 and served as a past president and board member for the past 37 years; helped organize weekly bingo to raise funds to support the club and served as its first chairman; in 2003, the club bestowed its first and only Lifetime Achievement Award to him
• active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Chester J. Percle

• age 84, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Percle; one son, Wayne Percle and wife, Ann; two daughters, Jackie Olivier and husband, Gillis "Pee Wee", and Bea Parker and husband, David; one sister, Alice Kraemer; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Marie Percle; one brother, Nolan Percle; and two sisters, Elma Sanchez and Rena Landry
• retired from Exxon Oil Co. and Nicholls State University; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Thelma Gisclair Sistrunk

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Russell J. Pierce and wife, Genny, of Houma; one stepson, Jerry Sistrunk of Monroe; one brother, Milton Gisclair of Cut Off; one sister, Juanita Danos of Cut Off; two grandchildren, Pamela Fontenot and Tanya Melancon; and two great-grandchildren, Spencer Fontenot and Megan Fontenot
• preceded in death by her husband, Zollie F. Sistrunk; her parents, Euzbert J. and Nora Savoie Gisclair; and three sisters, Sophie Thomasee, Nola Blanchard and Eunice Pitre
• homemaker, a member of Al-Anon and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 17, 2004

Deanna Mae DeHart Liner

• age 61, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Theriot; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband, Morris Terry Liner Sr. of Theriot; her mother, Maria Marie Daisey DeHart of Theriot; two sons, Morris J. Liner Jr. and Tandy M. Liner of Theriot; one brother, Cary DeHart of Theriot; and three sisters, Ellen Rink of Morgan City, Nancy Punch and Merrill Liner of Theriot
• preceded in death by her father, Herbert Julius DeHart
• homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church

Roseline ‘Rose’ F. Richmond

• age 80, a native of Maui, Hawaii, former resident of Galliano and resident of Slidell, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; services Saturday at the church, with burial in First Baptist Church in Larose
• survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Jessie and Barbara Richmond of Lafayette, John and Cindy Richmond of Galliano, Jim and Eydie Richmond of Slidell, Jerry and Susie Richmond of Houma and Louis and Cheryl Richmond of Galliano; one brother, August Olsen of Honolulu; one sister, June Jamison of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Catherine Silva Fredrickson; one daughter-in-law, Gerry Richmond; one grandson, John Wade Richmond; one brother, Andrew Henry Olsen; and two sisters, Annie and May Fredrickson
• member of First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow

 

JUNE 18, 2004

Robert D. Adams

• age 67, a native of Hayes and resident of Houma, died at 11:33 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004
• services were held in Welsh
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Taylor Adams; three sons, John D. Adams, Robert D. Adams Jr. and William "Billy" O. Bock; three daughters, Melinda L. Adams, DeAnna L. Adams and Olita U. A. Bolanos; three brothers, Irvin Sr., Shepard and Jimmie R. Adams Sr.; two sisters, JoAnn Arwood and Sharon A. Pixley; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jack E. Adams and Olita Richard Adams; and one brother, Harvey L. Adams
• retired 20 years ago and was a U. S. Navy veteran with three tours in Vietnam

Sally Anne Biggs Carter

• native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, James D. Carter Sr. of Bourg; one son, James D. Carter Jr. and wife, Teresa, of Houma; five daughters, Kathleen A. Carter and companion, Mark, of Surprize, Ariz., Patricia G. Dusenberry and husband, Daniel, Lisa E. Carter and companion, Chris, and Theresa M. Carter, all of Houma, and Keri A. C. Miner and husband, Patrick, of Los Angeles; two brothers, B. Blake Biggs and wife, Jill, and Robert J. Biggs Sr. and wife, Barbara, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, S. C. Biggs and Anne Gaudet Biggs; one grandson, David Grove Jr.; and one brother, Patrick Biggs
• homemaker

Gloria T. Cortez

• age 66, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Justilien Cortez Sr.; three sons, Justilien Jr., James and John Cortez; four daughters, Joanne Newchurch, Louise Sassin, Sandra Dempster and Glenda Delcambre; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Marie Louise Tregle Folse; and one brother, Clyde Folse Sr.
• parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Corine Hall

• age 92, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial in New Zion Cemetery in Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, John Hall; her parents, Clay and Mary Jane Harris; two brothers, the Rev. Milton and James Stewart; and two sisters, Lorraine Dabney and Cora Adams
• member of St. John Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Oscar Johnson Sr.

• age 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church; dismissal service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Oscar Jr., Earl and Willie Johnson, all of Thibodaux; four daughters, Onedia Tucker, Eunice Reed, Sylvia Adams and Geraldine Woods, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Joseph Johnson of Thibodaux and Beverly Johnson of San Antonio; 43 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Warner Johnson; his parents, Samuel Joseph Johnson Sr. and Sylvia Folse Johnson; six brothers, Wilson, Richard, Westley, Lloyd, Raymond and Samuel Johnson Jr.; and two sisters, Lula Johnson Venible and Charlette Johnson Rounds
• member of Calvary United Methodist Church and St. Joseph Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Thibodaux

Josephine Florence Parfait

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Oris Parfait; four sons, Bradley Parfait, Tony Parfait and wife, Marion, John Terry Parfait and Terrell Parfait; three daughters, Mary Freeman and husband, Mike, Helen Parfait and Pauline Laughlin and husband, James; two sisters, Selvina Billiot and Josephine Rowley; 27 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Albert Parfait and Mary Alice Verdin; one daughter, Charlene Parfait; three brothers, Joseph, Antoine and Alvin Parfait; and two sisters, Victoria Gregoire and Marie Billiot

Keara Rae Reed

• age 2 months old, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Erica Louise Reed; her father, Reginald Kliebert; her grandparents, Wayne and Beverly Hebert and Sheila Ross; her great-grandmother, Essie Brazan; one brother, Seth Gage Reed; and one sister, Kaley Marie Reed

Roseline ‘Rose’ F.’ Richmond

• age 80, a native of Maui, Hawaii, a long time resident of Galliano and a recent resident of Slidell, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; funeral services Saturday at the church, with interment in First Baptist Church Mausoleum in Larose
• survived by five sons and their wives; Jessie and Barbara of Lafayette, John and Cindy of Galliano, Jim and Eydie of Slidell, Jerry and Susie of Houma and Louis and Cheryl of Galliano; one sister, June Jamison of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; one brother, August Olsen of Honolulu; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Fredrickson and Catherine Silva; two sisters, Annie Fredrickson and May Fredrickson; one brother, Andrew Henry Olson; one daughter-in-law, Gerry Richmond; and one grandson, John Wade Richmond
• active member of First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow for more than 50 years; avid gardener, loved to fish and was an accomplished cook; her joy was being in the company of her many grand and great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 19, 2004

René ‘Pudding’ Antoinette Billiot

• age 19, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Monday, June 14, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her parents, Frank and Rita Billiot; her grandmothers, Josephine Rowley and Victorine Billiot; one son, Nathanial J. Billiot; one daughter, Gabriel A. Billiot; five brothers, Peter Pitre and companion, Patricia, Patrick Pitre and wife, Dana, Philip Pitre, Frank Joshua Billiot and Frankie Billiot; one sister, Joyce Pitre; her godmother, Verline Billiot; two uncles, Martin Sam Parfait and Roy Rowley; and six aunts, Edna Rowley, Cathy Bernard, Catherine Verret, Evelyn Handon, Lorie Rowley and Toaza Parfait
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Albert Billiot and Earl Rowley; her great-grandparents, Edna Mayfield and Gaynal Billiot; one aunt, Joyce Marie Rowley; and one cousin, Joseph Handon
• employed at McDonalds in Gray
• Samart Funeral Home

Antoinette Collins Chabert

• age 80, a former resident of Larose and resident of Missouri City, Texas, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with the Rev. Mark Toups presiding, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Raleigh Joseph Chabert and wife, Wanda, of Livingston, Texas; one daughter, Elaine Chabert Smith and husband, Leslie; one brother, Joseph B. Collins of St. Bernard; one sister, Theresa Collins St. Pierre of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Alidor J. Chabert; one daughter, Barbara Chabert Satterlee; and one son, Roger Dale Chabert
• gifted seamstress. Responding to a family need, she worked along side her husband on their trawl boat for many years; as a senior citizen, she worked at the Larose branch library as an aide where she also shared her Cajun heritage teaching French to the children of the parish; in 1987 she received the honor of Outstanding Worker of the Year in Lafourche Parish
• Falgout Funeral Home

Theodore Oliver Cowan

• age 44, a native of Pampa, Texas, and resident of Theriot, died at 5:51 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• religious services Monday at Carmichael Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa
• survived by his parents, Sherman and Dorothy Cowan of Pampa; his long-time friend, Kim Danby of Theriot and her children, Courtney Murray, Cody Murray, Blair Danby and Vanessa Danby; one son, Joseph Boone Cowan of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Claire Marie Cowan of Tulsa; one brother, Timothy Cowan and wife, Amber Mosley of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Mandy Cummings and husband, Robert, of Pampa; Kim’s sister, Holly Foster of Slidell; and several nieces and nephews
• worked in the pipeline industry for 30 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Josephine Florence Parfait

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Oris Parfait; four sons, Bradley Parfait, Tony Parfait and wife, Marion, John Terry Parfait and Terrell Parfait; three daughters, Mary Freeman and husband, Mike, Helen Parfait and Pauline Laughlin and husband, James; two sisters, Selvina Billiot and Josephine Rowley; 27 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Albert Parfait and Mary Alice Verdin; one daughter, Charlene Parfait; three brothers, Joseph, Antoine and Alvin Parfait; and two sisters, Victoria Gregoire and Marie Billiot

Earl J. Rowley

• age 78, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Josephine "Nanan" Parfait Rowley; two sons, Martin "Sam" Parfait and companion, Toaza; and Roy J. Rowley and wife, Lori; five daughters, Evelyn Handon and husband, Jerry, Catherine Verret and husband, Antoine "Collins" Verret, Rita Mae Billiot and husband, Frank, Edna Rowley and companion, Laura, and Cathy Bernard and husband, Emmett; 26 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Edna Moore Rowley; one daughter, Joyce Marie Rowley; and two grandchildren, Joseph Handon and René Billiot
• U. S. Navy veteran and a member of First United Pentecostal Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 20, 2004

Faye Price Allen

• age 85, a native of Aplin, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• memorial service held Monday at First United Methodist Church, with burial in the Landry family plot at Holy Rosary Church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Lou Landry of Houma; two brothers, Richard Price and wife, Mildred, of Shawnee, Okla., and Bill Price and wife, Willetta, of Grove, Okla.; one sister-in-law, La Nell Price of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; 16 loving nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces and –nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Ted Allen; her parents, Rad and Madonna Price; two sisters, Ivy Jo Price and Evelyn Barnhill and husband, Jack; two brothers, Olvin A. Price and Leonard Price and wife, Pearl; and one brother-in-law, Dr. E.C. Landry Sr.
• member of First United Methodist Church in Houma, writer for Golden Spread and A.S.C. Writing Group, both in Amarillo, Texas, and certified tutor for the Laubach Literacy Action Program; entrepreneurial spirit helped her found two self-owned gift shops in Michigan and Texas as well as the Texas-certified Auntie Faye’s Day Care Center; award-winning, published author who loved writing, which she studied at Amarillo College; took education courses at Amarillo College to teach illiterate adults to read
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gary Alexander Breaux

• age 59, a native of Montgomery, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Deborah Vaughn Breaux of Houma; two daughters, Melanie Breaux Prentice and husband, Derrick, and Amanda Breaux Giordano and husband, Joe, all of Houma; one sister, Jeanette Breaux Fountain of New Iberia; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Ducey and Alexander Breaux
• employee of Sonoco Catering and U. S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War

Lawrence Joseph Breaux

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Dubois Breaux; one brother, Ernest Breaux; one sister, Rosemary Breaux Arabie Cheramie; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Eula Lee Riley Breaux; one daughter, Eula Mae Breaux; four brothers, Ignace, Elva, Venice "T-Man," and Alex Breaux; and two sisters, Aline Sampey and Lillian Guilliot
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

Dessie D. Moran

• age 95, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Moran; her parents, Alfred and Lydia Daigle; two brothers, Standly Daigle Sr., and Nelson Daigle Sr.; and three sisters, Flavia Stevens, Ruth Durocher and Ruby Gonzales

Anthony P. ‘Tony’ Porche Sr.

• age 52, a native of Dulac and resident of Avondale, died Saturday, May 29, 2004
• memorial mass held Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Susan Selvage Porche; four sons, Anthony Jr. and Patrick Porche and Daniel and Joseph Martinez; one daughter, Bridgette Martinez; his mother, Sidonia Porche; one sister, Yvonne P. Hebert; one brother, Martin "Paul" Porche; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Felix J. Porche; two brothers, Christopher and Patrick Porche; and one sister, Catherine Porche
• Vietnam veteran and received a Purple Heart for his services

 

JUNE 21, 2004

Patrick T. Ford Sr.

• age 88, a native of Boutte and resident of Luling, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by five sons, Warren, Patrick Jr., James, Michael and John Ford; four daughters, Patricia Faucheux, Romona Eusea, Beryl Trepina and Diane North; three sisters, Rosie Nunez, Edith Foret and Anna Thibodaux; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Breaux Ford; his parents, James and Henrietta Toups Ford; four brothers, Henry, Willie, Peter and Joseph Ford; three sisters, Martha Roberts, Mary Champagne and Susie Champagne; and four grandchildren
• retired maintenance supervisor for St. Charles Parish and was a U. S. veteran; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

 

JUNE 22, 2004

Irena Rodrigue Cortez

• age 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Thursday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her devoted companion of 23 years, Cleveland "Pip" Hebert; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie J. and wife, Betty Cortez, of Tyler, Texas, and Allen A. and wife, Robin Cortez, of Schriever; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia C. and husband, David Duet Sr., of Schriever, and Debby C. and husband, Marcell McGee, of Houma; two brothers, Ernest and Clifton Rodrigue of Chackbay; nine grandchildren, Kevin and Scott Cortez, Cheryl Causey, Cindy Rome, David Duet Jr., Lee and Angie Cortez, Lynette McLeod and Keith McGee; six great-grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and nine foster children
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Cortez Jr.; her parents, Emile and Priscillia Landry Rodrigue; one brother, Wilfred Rodrigue; and one sister, Malvina R. Boudreaux
• devoted wife, mother, grandmother; active member of V.F.W, American Legion Auxillary and past president for the V.F.W Auxiliary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Deon’trell Reneé Jones

• two days old, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:16 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2004
• graveside services Wednesday at Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Keyanna Celestine and Dontrell Jones, both of Houma; his grandparents, Shelita Banks, Patricia Johnson, Robert Celestine, Irma Williams, Christine Jones and Richard Maryland; and one sister, Keyon’trell Renee’ Jones

Conrad Martin ‘Man’ LeBlanc

• age 86, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Gary L. LeBlanc and wife, Karla, of Chacahoula; one daughter, Brenda LeBlanc and fiance, Lyn Decuir, of Chacahoula; one son-in-law, Gary Schexnaydre of Destrehan; eight grandchildren, Tracy Ellender and husband, Mark, of Chacahoula, Marcelli Rosamond and husband, K.P., of Houma, Chad LeBlanc and wife, Bekah, of Okinawa, Japan, Courtney LeBlanc of Chacahoula, Derrill and wife, Angele, Ron and wife, Anne, and Trey and Amy Schexnaydre of Destrehan; and eight great-grandchildren, Blaine Theriot, Justin and Hunter Ellender, Brendan Rosamond, Jacob and Joshua Schexnaydre, Christopher LeBlanc and Parker Schexnaydre
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Samanie LeBlanc; his parents, Ursin Peter LeBlanc and Maria Bopp LeBlanc; one daughter, Wenda LeBlanc Schexnaydre; two sisters, Virgie Bergeron and Irma Bergeron; and three brothers, Sidney, Clyde and Harold LeBlanc
• retired sugar-cane farmer and was a U. S. Army World War II D-Day veteran landing on Omaha Beach, Normandy; also in battles at Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe and Northern France; sergeant in Company "F" 254th Infantry and was a member of the 654th Tank Destroyer Battalion; member of the American Legion Post No. 354 in Gibson for more than 50 years serving as commander for numerous years and until this death; also a member of St. Bernadette Knight of Columbus Council No. 7355 and was past present of Waterworks District No. 3 and a member of the board representing Chacahoula area since the board began; member of the Board of Commissioners of the Consolidate Waterworks District No. 1; loved to deer hunt, fish and grow things
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jeanette M. LeBoeuf Pellegrin Ledet

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Jim Ledet; three sons, Curtis, Phillip and wife, Edna, and Ray Jr. and wife, Holly Pellegrin; one daughter, Rhonda Pellegrin; five stepchildren, Chris, Craig and wife, Jodi, Cheryl, Cindy and Chaz Ledet; one brother, Gerald and wife, Loretta LeBouef; three half-sisters; one half-brother; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Herbert J. and Delicia Martin LeBouef; and one son, Keith James Pellegrin
• homemaker and a French teacher

Anthony P. ‘Tony’ Porche Sr.

• age 52, a native of Dularge and resident of Avondale, died Saturday, May 29, 2004
• memorial mass held today at St. Eloi Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Susan Selvage Porche; four sons, Anthony Jr. and Patrick Porche and Daniel and Joseph Martinez; one daughter, Bridgette Martinez; his mother, Sidonia Porche; one sister, Yvonne P. Hebert; one brother, Martin "Paul" Porche; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Felix J. Porche; two brothers, Christopher and Patrick Porche; and one sister, Catherine Porche
• Vietnam veteran and received a Purple Heart for his services

Shawn Michael Tastet

• age 25, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Richard and Sylvia Tastet; his grandmother, Marjorie Chatagnier; two brothers, Bryan and Travis Tastet; and two sisters, Rachel Bagley and Ursula Tastet
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Anna Mae Tastet and Hampton Chatagnier

 

JUNE 23, 2004

Donald Jude ‘Chumpy’ Billiu

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Bonsall Billiu; one son, Mark S. Billiu of Houma; two daughters, Lauren B. Duplantis of Houma and Amy E. Billiu of Hammond; two stepdaughters, Tracy Pellegrin and companion, Ricky Martinez, and Stephanie Pellegrin; one sister, Meryl B. Milliman; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Donald S. and Rita Chauvin Billiu; and one brother, Dooley S. Billiu
• retired proprietor of Billiu’s Meat Market in Houma and was a member of the Board of Directors of Associated Grocers for more than 20 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus; U. S. National Guard

Perry Alphonse Blanchard

• age 66, a native of Napoelon-ville and resident of Raceland, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004
• memorial service Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Marlene Champagne Blanchard; his former wife, Rosalie R. Blanchard; one son, Perry A. Blanchard Jr.; two daughters, Anne B. Hudson and Connie B. Mehaffey; two stepchildren, Julie C. Greene and Kirk Champagne; one brother, Thomas P. Blanchard; three sisters, Nellie LaBlanc, Judy Hebert and Sally Cavelier; eight grandchildren, Blake and Abby Blanchard, Matthew, Catherine and Grace Hudson, Brandon, Mallory and George Perry Mehaffey; and two step-grandchildren, Brandon Greene and Regina Champagne
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey "Cotton" Blanchard and Lottie Talbot Blanchard
• owner and operator of Delta Distributing Company and was in the U. S. Air Force; member of Bass Players Imperials Band, member of Bayouside Country Club, Sugarland Country Club, 1977 Miller Masters Recipient, Assumption Jaycees, St. Anne Catholic Church Choir Director, 4th degree Knights of Columbus of St. Hilary Catholic Church, Raceland Lions Club, Hibernia National Advisory Board and Acadian Ambulance Parish President
• Samart Funeral Home

Melva Marie Champagne Breaux

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; rosary recited Thursday at the funeral home; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Murphy Breaux of Houma; her mother, Mabel Voisin Champagne of Houma; two sons, Sam Breaux and wife, Laura, of Lake Charles and Andy Breaux of Lafayette; two daughters, Mary Carmen Whited and husband, Rickey, of Shawnee, Okla., and Jennifer Breaux of Houma; three brothers, Bobby Champagne of Lafayette, Larry Champagne of Thibodaux and Stephen Champagne of Houma; three sisters, Juliet Henry, Gloria Authement of Houma and Kathleen LeBlanc of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Champagne; and one granddaughter, Wendy Breaux
• homemaker, a member of the Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

 

JUNE 24, 2004

Donald Jude ‘Chumpy’ Billiu

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Bonsall Billiu; one son, Mark S. Billiu of Houma; two daughters, Lauren B. Duplantis of Houma and Amy E. Billiu of Hammond; two stepdaughters, Tracy Pellegrin and companion, Ricky Martinez, and Stephanie Pellegrin; one sister, Meryl B. Milliman; three grandchildren, Brandon P. Duplantis and wife, Tiffany, of Bayou Dularge, and Luke and Hunter Billiu of Sulphur; and one great-grandchild, Madison E. Duplantis of Bayou Dularge
• preceded in death by his parents, Donald S. and Rita Chauvin Billiu; and one brother, Dooley S. Billiu
• retired proprietor of Billiu’s Meat Market in Houma and was a member and Board Director of Associated Grocers for more than 20 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus; U. S. National Guard; loved fishing and traveling and devoted his life to his wife and family; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles E. Breaux

• age 24, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery on Coteau Road in Houma
• survived by his companion, Mary Navarre of Houma, his father, Claude B. Breaux of Houma; and two sisters, Lisa Sims and Regina B. Adams, both of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Smith Breaux

Melva Marie Champagne Breaux

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; rosary recited Thursday at the funeral home; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Murphy Breaux of Houma; her mother, Mabel Voisin Champagne of Houma; two sons, Sam Breaux and wife, Laura, of Lake Charles, and Andy Breaux of Lafayette; two daughters, Mary Carmen Whited and husband, Rickey, of Shawnee, Okla., and Jennifer Breaux of Houma; three brothers, Bobby Champagne of Lafayette, Larry Champagne of Thibodaux and Stephen Champagne of Houma; three sisters, Juliet Henry, Gloria Authement of Houma and Kathleen LeBlanc of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren, Collette, Nathan, Anthony and Thomas Breaux and Marcus Scruggs
• preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Champagne; and one granddaughter, Wendy Breaux
• homemaker, a member of the Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eddie D. LaMaison

• age 63, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Agnes LaMaison Rodrigue; his stepfather, Leopold Rodrigue; one son, Lee LaMaison; two daughters, Tammy Swett and Kristie LaMaison; two sisters, Geri Calais and Penny Naquin; one stepbrother, Leopold Rodrigue; five stepsisters, Gail Blanchard, Linda Kliebert, Angie Pitre, Karen Naquin and Joan Braud; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Eddie LaMaison Sr.; and one stepsister, Lorraine Domingue
• retired as a welding inspector and was a U. S. Navy veteran

Eray Joseph LeBoeuf Sr.

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Marie Hebert LeBoeuf; one son, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf Jr. of Montegut; four daughters, Raye Ann Pigott of Montegut, Jennifer LeBoeuf of Houma, Betsy and husband, Justin Doiron of Houma and Megan LeBoeuf of Montegut; six brothers, Edward of Chauvin, Emery of Bourg, Ernest, Wilfred, Arie and Ellis Jr., all of Montegut; three sisters, Marie Darcey of Montegut, Rena Price of Bourg and Lorena Boudreaux of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Joseph Sr. and Rosina Nelton LeBoeuf; one daughter, Kimberly Louise LeBoeuf; and one sister, Wilda L. Lirette
• commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Shirley Naquin

• age 62, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Ray Naquin Sr. of Chauvin; her mother, Gertie Guidry Nettleton; her children, Anthony Nettleton Sr. and wife, Lourie, of Montegut, Clinton Molinere Jr. and wife, Wendy, of Chauvin, Timothy Molinere Sr. and wife, Michelle, of Montegut, Karie Paulette and John Gregoire of Chauvin, Kandice and Jon Best of Chauvin, Jerry Francis of Chauvin and former husband, Clinton Molinere Sr.; her stepchildren, Daniel Naquin of Lafourche Parish, Annette Naquin of Texas and Ray Naquin Jr. of Houma; her foster children, Tamara Duthu, Anthony Duthu of Chauvin, Lisa Boudreaux La Pointe of Chauvin, Elizabeth Boudreaux, Warren Bijeaux of Houma and numerous others; her brothers, Norris Nettleton Jr. of Bayou Blue, Terry Nettleton Sr., the Rev. Jerry Nettleton Sr. and Kary Paul Nettleton of Montegut; 17 grandchildren, Anthony Nettleton Jr., Leroy Nettleton, Shellie Molinere, Tamatha Molinere, Timothy Molinere Jr., Thomas Molinere, Jessica Dardar, Jena Dardar of Montegut, Naomi Smith, Kassie Best of Houma, Aaron McLendon, John T. Gregoire, Clint Gregoire, Andrea Carlos, Destiny Best, Destin Best and Jon Elliot of Chauvin; and three great-grandchildren, Anthony Nettleton III, Blake Nettleton and Donald Dardar III of Montegut
• preceded in death by her father, Norris Nettleton Sr.; one granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Nettleton; two brothers, Leroy and Larry Nettleton; and one sister, Kay Francis Hebert
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 25, 2004

Dorothy Aucoin

• native of Orient, Texas, and resident of Harvey, died at 11:19 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• visitation to service time today at First Baptist Church in Gretna; memorial service today at the church, with private burial
• survived by four children, Jack Anderson, Jill Christensen, Jan Christiansen and Jay Anderson; two brothers, John Brunson and Billy Brunson; two sisters, Louise Lalonde and Debbie Wadsworth; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Brunson and Edna McDonald Brunson; and five siblings, Kay Brunson, Archie Brunson, Weldon Brunson, Lee Lewis and Leona Farake
• former actress at the La Petite Theater
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Dakota Christian ‘Kota’ Badon

• infant, a native and resident of San Diego, died Sunday, June 20, 2004
• graveside services Saturday at Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Benjamin Badon Sr. and Sherry Rodrigue Badon of San Diego; one brother, Benjamin Badon Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Jocelyn Pierron, Destiny Badon and Carlie Badon of Hammond; his maternal grandmother, Susan Duplantis of Houma; his maternal grandfather, Horace Rodrigue of Cut Off; his paternal grandparents, Allen Badon and Mary Badon of Ponchatoula; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his uncles and aunts, Carl Badon, Wilbert and Mable Duplantis and Cyril and Albertine Lodrigue; one great-uncle, Charles Kelley; and one great-aunt, Mary "Tiny" Pruett
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margaret Orene Giroir

• age 78, a native of Columbus, Ga., and resident of Montegut, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004
• services today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Paul Jr., Michael Wayne and Ricky Giroir Sr., all of Houma; three daughters, Linda Gail Rineholt of Centerville, Vickey Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Rhonda Lile of Montegut; two brothers, Reuben and Roy Songer of Columbus; one sister, Alice Stewart of Columbus; 20 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Felix Giroir Sr.; her parents, Roy and Rosa Lee Camp Songer; and two sisters, Aline Holland and Monona Brewer

Bill B. Kirkland Sr.

• age 82, a native of Huntington, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Billy Kirkland Jr. and wife, Edith; two daughters, Christine K. Chenier and husband, Errol, and Linda K. Rodrigue and husband, Randy; two brothers, Woodrow and Bobby Joe Kirkland; one sister, Ethel Earl Smith; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bernard Kirkland; his parents, Earl Elmo Kirkland and Frances; two brothers, Cecil and Charles Kirkland; and one sister, Leva K. Melton
• retired from Shell Oil Co. with 36 years of service and was a veteran of World War II

Janet Ann Mataya

• age 47, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by her loving companion, Don "Cush" Gros; her mother, Frances Daigle; three sons, Alfred Mataya and his companion, Nicole LaCroix, Corey Mataya and wife, Roseanne Mataya and Ryan Sandt; one sister, Irma Furlan and husband, Daniel Furlan; two brothers, Guy Mataya and wife, Dianne Mataya, and Gregory Mataya and wife, Kathy Mataya; one granddaughter, Miranda Mataya; two grandsons, Nicholas LaCroix and Kolby Lyn Austin; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Alfred Mataya; her stepfather, Carroll Daigle; and one brother, Alfred Mataya Jr.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Naquin

• age 62, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004
• services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel
• survived by her husband, Ray Naquin Sr. of Chauvin; her mother, Gertie Guidry Nettleton; her children, Anthony Nettleton Sr. and wife, Lourie, of Montegut, Clinton Molinere Jr. and wife, Wendy, of Chauvin, Timothy Molinere Sr. and wife, Michelle, of Montegut, Karie Paulette and John Gregoire of Chauvin, Kandice and Jon Best of Chauvin, Jerry Francis of Chauvin and former husband, Clinton Molinere Sr.; her stepchildren, Daniel Naquin of Lafourche Parish, Annette Naquin of Texas and Ray Naquin Jr. of Houma; her foster children, Tamara Duthu, Anthony Duthu of Chauvin, Lisa Boudreaux La Pointe of Chauvin, Elizabeth Boudreaux, Warren Bijeaux of Houma and numerous others; her brothers, Norris Nettleton Jr. of Bayou Blue, Terry Nettleton Sr., the Rev. Jerry Nettleton Sr. and Kary Paul Nettleton of Montegut; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Norris Nettleton Sr.; one granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Nettleton; two brothers, Leroy and Larry Nettleton; and one sister, Kay Francis Hebert
• homemaker

Bonnie Lee Stewart Stassi

• age 68, a native of Albany and resident of Hammond, died Thursday, June 24, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rose Memorial Cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Vince Stassi of Houma; three sons, Johnny Stassi of Raceland, Vincent Stassi Jr. of Hammond and Mike Stassi of Hammond; three sisters, Wilma Stafford of Livingston, Mary Fedele of Tickfaw and Norma White and husband, Eddie, of Osyka, Miss.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Idell Kinchen Stewart and Kenner Stewart; one son, Anthony Stassi; and two brothers, Charles and Edward "Boss" Stewart

 

JUNE 26, 2004

Lionel Marion ‘Laddie’ Bourdier Sr.

• age 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson; services today at the church, with the Rev. Richard Greene officiating and Lionel’s brother-in-law, the Rev. Lee Lamury, assisting with the readings
• survived by the love of his life and his soulmate for more than 42 years, his wife, Catherine Bourdier of Patterson; two daughters, Clair Akes and husband, Rickey, of Bayou Vista, and Leslie Bourdier of Houma; three sons, Allen Bourdier and wife, Michelle, of Baker, Lionel "Skip" Bourdier Jr. and wife, Alison, of Houma, and Benjamin Bourdier of Houma; one brother, Roy J. Bourdier of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a very special and loyal companion, his dog Demi
• preceded in death by his parents, Armant and Marie Fortier Bourdier; and one brother, Charles
• served his country honorably in the U. S. Army and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, where he sang in the church choir; many hobbies including stamp collecting, horticulture and the study of genealogy; passion for dancing, round dance teacher, teaching ballroom and square dancing; loved his church and his God, not only singing in the St. Joseph Church choirs but also several other choirs; served as a past president of the Legion of Mary for Maria Immacolata Church; beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather
• Twin City Funeral Home

Stanley Joseph Hebert

• age 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Barrilleaux Hebert; two sons, Wayne P. Hebert and Craig J. Hebert; four daughters, Linda Toups, Cathy Clement, Jenny Gilbreath and Tammy Gale; one brother, Junius Hebert; three sisters, Pearl LeBlanc, Ruth Knight and Dot Naquin; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by one grandchild, Justin Hebert; his parents, Phillip and Marion Delatte Hebert; three brothers, Scuddy, Dewey and Clifford Hebert; and two sisters, Velma Ledet and Merlyn Hebert

Billie Peasner

• age 72, a native of Cisco, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• memorial service Monday at Bayou Towers on Main Street in Houma
• survived by two daughters and their life partners, Jolet Ledet Dusenbery and Keith Dusenbery and Jeanine Ledet Chesbrough and Ronald "Tutty" Gautreaux Jr.; one beloved granddaughter, Krystle Marie Chesbrough, who gave her joy and happiness; many friends and extended family members; her first husband, Gordon J. Ledet; and her devoted friend, William "Chuck" Mitchell
• preceded in death by her loving husband, Duane B. Peasner; and her precious great-grandson, Camron Boudreaux
• born Billie Faye Robinson in Cisco and was raised in Freeport, Texas; came to Houma in 1949 and was proud to be an adopted Cajun; active Christian and a devoted member of Harvest Cathedral in Houma; worked to help those less fortunate than she, and to fulfill her Father’s earthly mission for her

Terry W. St. Pierre

• age 58, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:58 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Michael "Possum" J. St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his wife, Samantha Hebert St. Pierre; and his parents, Roy and Kathleen Marshall St. Pierre
• Vietnam Marine veteran and was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 8538; Catholic

 

JUNE 27, 2004

Dorothy Marie Bergeron Boudreaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:06 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church
• survived by her husband, Donald Boudreaux of Houma; four sons, David M. Boudreaux and wife Beth, Don J. Boudreaux and wife Trudy of Houma, James A. Boudreaux and wife Sherry of Winder, Ga., and Dale R. Boudreaux and wife Sharon of Watkinsville, Ga.; two daughters, Sharon Lee Potter and husband Teddy of Baton Rouge, and Michelle B. Bourdier and husband Allen of Baker; two sisters, Janet B. Pellegrin and Mary Jane Naquin of Houma; 22 grandchildren, Dorothy, David, Cody, Nicholas and Tommy Potter, James Jr., Jason, Christina, Kathryn, Emily, Katie, Gregory, Tyler, Caitlyn, Dylan and Evan Boudreaux, Amber B. Arnold, Ryan, Andrew, Craig and Sean Bourdier, and Angie P. Lowe; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alvin J. Bergeron Sr. and Vivian Theriot Bergeron; two brothers, Alvin J. Bergeron Jr. and Daniel Bergeron, and a sister, Beverly Broussard
• homemaker, and parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jesse Louis ‘Butch’ Ayers

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass at the cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery; memorial service held at a later date and time in Baton Rouge
• survived by his wife, Sonja Hassert Ayers of Baton Rouge; his parents, Jesse J. Ayers and Rita Saia Ayers of Houma; one son, Scott C. Ayers of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Candice Wilkinson of Baton Rouge; two sister, Judy Ayers Bryant and Linda Ayers of Houma; and one grandchild, Tristyn A. Browning
• preceded in death by his brother, Robert J. Ayers and his grandparents, Louis Saia and Christine Fazzio Saia, and Kirby Ayers and Ida Jones Avery
• sales manager for Saia Motor Freight Line for 36 years, past president of LMTA, Board of Directors Fairview Country Club; parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Baton Rouge
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clifton J. Adams

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edna Mae Vedros Adams; three sons, Tony, Bobby and Lawrence Adams; one daughter, Joanne Marcombe; one brother, Witless Adams; two sisters, Mathilda Matherne and Emelda Dufrene; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Adams Sr. and Emily Prejean Adams; three brothers, Albert Jr., Norman and Earl Adams, and two sisters, Earline Naquin and Winnie Gisclair
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Ted Howard Parker

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Faye Trahan Parker of Houma; his mother, Eula Conoly Parker of Harahan; one son, Matthew Jon Parker of Houma; one daughter, Cassie Mae Parker of Houma; two brothers, James E. Parker and wife, Dorothy, of Mandeville and Fred A. Parker and wife, Mary, of Raceland; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews
• preceded in death by his father, James Albert Parker
• certified engineer and a U. S. Navy veteran of Vietnam; loving husband and father; loved to cook, fish and hunt; member of First Baptist Church of Harahan
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruth Levert McWhorter

• age 77, a native of Louisiana and resident of Lockport, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James G. McWhorter; five sons, Chuck, Donald, Jim, Mike and Tom McWhorter; one daughter, Susan McWhorter Matherne; one brother, Joseph Levert; three sisters, Myrtle Levert Guidroz, Doris Levert Toups and Sadie Levert; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Paul and Lelia Gaudet Levert; one son, Russell Paul McWhorter; one daughter, Mary Ann McWhorter; and two brothers, Freddie and Phillip Levert
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary

Lawrence Joseph ‘L. J.’ Deroche Sr.

• age 35, a native and resident of Hahnville, died Thursday, June 24, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery in Taft
• survived by his wife, Stacie Perkins Deroche; his parents, Lawrence F. Deroche Jr. and Libbie Deroche; one son, Lawrence Joseph Deroche Jr.; one daughter, Kaitlyn Deroche; and two brothers, Michael and Brian Deroche

John Joseph Bonvillain

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Boothville, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004
• memorial service Thursday at Victory Christian Church in Houma, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Ann Crosby Bonvillain; one son, John Michael; three brothers, Harold, Ray and George; four sisters, Ruth Scurto, Betty Oliver, Carol Blanchard and Laura Daigle; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by his parents, Burdy and Mable Bergeron Bonvillain; and two sons, Roger and John Jr.
• self-employed boatman

Clarence ‘C. J.’ Barrios Jr.

• age 55, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Picayune, Miss., died at 6:22 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at the Des Allemands Mennonite Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Perry Joseph Barrios and Ross Barrios; three daughters, Sarah Barrios Mohon, Emily Barrios Rosales and Emily Barrios Frischhertz; three sisters, Arlene Hymel, Charlene Clay and Evelyn Barrios and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Barrios Sr. and Emily Comardelle Barrios
• board of the New Orleans Duck Carvers Guild

Bertha ‘Clara’ Blanchard

• age 74, of Humble, Texas, died Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation today at the Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Countryman officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Barbara Wiley; two sons, Donald Harp and wife Nell, and Leo Harp and wife Joan; eight grandchildren, Denise, Kevin, Erich, Stephanie, Laura, Racheal, D.J. and Jessica Harp; three great-grandchildren, London, Gage and Kaitlyn Harp; one sister, Elizabeth Clark; two brothers, Herman Dreyer and R.C. Dreyer, and other loving relatives and friends
• retired from the Humble Independent School District

Winnie Wall Smiley

• age 80, a native of Springfield, La., and resident of Houma, died at 8:57 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday, at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Bruce Smiley and wife Lea Ann, Glynn Smiley and wife, Marian, of Houma; three daughters, Vera S. Alloway and husband Jack, Peggy S. Guidry and husband Ronald Jr. of Houma, and Janet S. Burns and husband Henry of Gainesville Ga.; six brothers, Ervin "Tude" William, Gene, Allen Leche "Dick," Jack, Sam and Julius "J. Boy" Wall of Springfield; five sisters, Florence Patterson, Minnie Patterson, Ruth Dufreche, Doris Decota and Linda Fendlason, all of Springfield; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Shelby Shelton Smiley; parents Henry Levy Wall and Evelyn Marie Vicknair Wall and one brother, Dennis Wall
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Melvin Peter ‘Chock’ Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Brusly McCall, La. and resident of Belle Rose, died at 6:09 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation today and Monday at the Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass Monday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose
• survived by his wife, Joan Dupre Rodrigue of Thibodaux; one daughter Joanie and husband Ellery Becnel of LaPlace; one son, Eugene "Penguin" and wife Patricia Rodrigue of Thibodaux; three sisters, Mae Pearl Bing Oubre of Baton Rouge, Aline Oschwald and Joyce Dinino, both of Donaldsonville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Aline Barrios Rodrigue; three sisters, Eugenie Cedotal, Mildred Lee and Dorothy Berry, and two brothers, Raymond and Paul Rodrigue
• lease operator for Shell Oil Co. for 32 years; U. S. Army veteran of World War II

 

JUNE 28, 2004

Oscar J. Authement

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgiana Griffin Authement; one son, Michael D. Authement; one daughter, Leah Authement Brunet; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Pierre Authement and Leah Fernandez Authement; and three sisters, Esther A. Fox, Edith A. Bourg and Mildred A. Rebstock
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 8538 of Larose, the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Sacred Heart Holy Name Society; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Jesse Louis ‘Butch’ Ayers

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, June 25, 2004
• mass today St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2; memorial service held Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Greenwells Spring Road in Baton Rouge
• survived by his wife, Sonja Hassert Ayers of Baton Rouge; his parents, Jesse J. Ayers and Rita Saia Ayers of Houma; one son, Scott C. Ayers of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Candice Wilkinson of Baton Rouge; two sister, Judy Ayers Bryant and Linda Ayers of Houma; and one grandchild, Tristyn A. Browning
• preceded in death by his brother, Robert J. Ayers and his grandparents, Louis Saia and Christine Fazzio Saia, and Kirby Ayers and Ida Jones Avery
• sales manager for Saia Motor Freight Line for 36 years, past president of LMTA, Board of Directors Fairview Country Club; parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Baton Rouge
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Sarah Lee Forbes

• age 75, a native of Meadville, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Christ Baptist Church; religious services Tuesday at the church; graveside service Tuesday at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Natchez, Miss.
• survived by her husband, Leonard Forbes of Houma; two sons, Bobby Forbes of Humble, Texas, and Johnny Forbes of Titusville, Fla.; three daughters, Patsy Canuteson, Mary Katherine Wilks of Houma and Linda Mauldin of So So, Miss.; four brothers, Allen Brown of Ferriday, Jerry Brown of Yazoo City, Miss., Buck Brown and Laverne Brown of Natchez; three sisters, Lorraine Havard of Natchez, Louise Brashier of Ferriday and Sherry Lambert of Iuka, Miss; 10 grandchildren, Brian Canuteson and wife, Shana, Stacy Walker and husband, Clay, Matthew Mauldin, Jessica McDaniel and husband, Wade, Stephen Forbes and wife, Rochelle, Angela Scheivelbien and husband, Steve, Meagan Forbes, Stephen Wilks, Sarah Wilks and Barry Wilks; and five great-grandchildren, Brinley Canuteson, Ashton Canuteson, Addison Scheivelbien, Kaitlyn Scheivelbien and Tyler Forbes
• preceded in death by her parents, Bass Brown and Carrie Belle Brown; and one brother, Willie Brown
• homemaker and a member of Christ Baptist Church
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Clara Mae Pepper LaPointe

• age 58, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Thomas LaPointe IV and wife, Lisa, Jeremiah Keith LaPointe and fiancee’, Racheal, of Chauvin, and Jonathan Wayne LaPointe and wife, Tabitha, of Montegut; three daughters, Jo Ann Pitre and companion, Oris, Annette Marie Trahan and husband, Leslie, of Chauvin, and Terry Sue Billiot and husband, Anthony, of Bourg; two brothers, Arnold Pepper Jr. of New Iberia and Paul Pepper of Houma; two sisters, Betty Ann Oliver of Lafayette and Mary Lou Dubois of Bourg; 14 grandchildren, Ronnie Blanchard Jr., Brandon LaPointe, Joshua LaPointe, Tyler Billiot, Tony Billiot, Amber Trahan, Brook Trahan, Holden Trahan, Breanna LaPointe, Keith LaPointe, Ian LaPointe, Thomas LaPointe V, Alexander Fanguy and Eric Fanguy; and one great-grandchild, Seairra Renee’ Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas LaPointe III; her parents, Arnold Pepper Sr. and Una Mae Derise Pepper; one son, Jason Paul LaPointe; one brother, Roy Joseph Pepper; and one sister, Irene Pepper
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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Bertha Orgeron Mills

• age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:13 a.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lula Mills Auenson; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Mills; her parents, Joseph and Rosella Williams Orgeron; one daughter, Barbara Gaspard; and two brothers, Juan and Nolas Orgeron
• Catholic

Clifford Clinton Mozley

• age 79, a resident of Galliano, died at 8:37 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lola Augusta Mozley; and one brother, Howard Mozley
• preceded in death by his wife, Leonore Cheramie Mozley; his parents, Earl Mozley and Lola Gilispie Mozley; two brothers, Richard and Raymond Mozley; and one sister, Mildred M. Miller
• two time recipient Holy Name Man of the year and a recipient of a silent bell from the Bayou Bell Ringers; an usher and parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Walton J. ‘Rullo’ Terrebonne Sr.

• age 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by three sons, Walton "Roolo" Jr., Melvin and Wayne Terrebonne; four daughters, Darlaine T. Allemand, Deidre T. Adams, Sharen T. Chiasson and Karen T. Fairchild; one brother, Alton Terrebonne; two sisters, Elaine Comeaux and Debra Rood; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Marie Thibodaux Terrebonne; his parents, Loveless and Louvillia Terrebonne; one son, Chris Terrebonne; one daughter, Charlene T. Thibodaux; and one brother, Manton Terrebonne
• member of the American Legion

Angela Morrell Thibodaux

• age 36, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Brian Keith Thibodaux; her mother, Dolly Gonzales Morrell; one son, Brandon Keith Thibodaux; one brother, Louis Morrell III; and one sister, Connie Kebodeaux
• preceded in death by her father, Louis Morrell Jr.; and her grandparents, Louis Sr. and Louise Morrell and Sam and Winnie Gonzales

 

JUNE 29, 2004

James Brent ‘Big Jimmy’ Burson Jr.

• age 31, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:54 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Yvonne Barrios Menendez and Alfred Menendez; his grandfathers, Nolan Barrios and E.B. Burson; three brothers, Darrin Yelverton and wife, Lori, Brealon Yelverton and wife, Karla, and Ebb B. Burson III and wife, Amanda; two sisters, Malette Terrio and husband, Michael Clark, and Alicia Henry and husband, Kristopher; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his father, James Brent Burson Sr.; his grandmothers, Euna Burson and Phyllis Barrios; and two uncles, Errol and Charles Burson
• bails bondsman for A-1 Bonding
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Davis A. Carlos

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his father, Leo Carlos; one brother, Philip Carlos and wife, Susan; two sisters, Debbie Robichaux and Dawn Carlos; one sister-in-law, Jeannie Lirette; eight nieces and nephews; and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Dolly Gibson Carlos; one brother, Michael Carlos; and one brother-in-law, John Robichaux
• 1966 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1976 graduate of UNO with a degree in sociology; last 28 years he was a resident of Southdown Nursing Care Center; Catholic
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Thomas Constantine d’Aquin Sr.

• age 89, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by two sons, Thomas Constantine d’Aquin Jr. and wife, Margaret, of Benton, and Donald Joseph d’Aquin and wife, Lynn, of Houma; two daughters, Melanie Martin and husband, George, of Clearwater, Fla., and Karen Borne and husband, Randall, of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Lawrence d’Aquin Sr. of Gretna and Anthony d’Aquin of Coral Gables, Fla.; three sisters, Sister Mary Tarsicio, M.H.S. of Lafayette, Rhona Haydel and Marie Deleson of Gretna; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hogan d’Aquin; his parents, Adolph d’Aquin Sr. and Lucie LeBreton d’Aquin; and five brothers, Adolphe Jr., Ernest, Donald, Mark and Charles d’Aquin
• retired salesman with Firestone and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Royal Francis Sr.

• age 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bobby Jean Verrette Francis of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Vanessa Smith of Houma, Betty Davis, Denise Francis, Jacqueline Francis and Kimberly Francis of Thibodaux, Terese Francis of Fort Worth, Texas, and Alisha Washington of Baton Rouge; three sons, Carlos Francis of Napoleonville, Otto Francis of Thibodaux and Darian Francis of Houma; four sisters, Ruby Neal, Effie Price and Annie Mae Reed of Thibodaux and Lula Mae Jackson of Vacherie; three brothers, Bishop Irvin Mitchell of Midland, Texas, Ernest Joseph Sr. of New Orleans and Lloyd Joseph of Pineville; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Corrine Smith Francis; one daughter, Rhonda Marie Francis; two sons, Wayne Renell Francis and Royal Francis Jr.; three brothers, Charlie, Silas and Willie Francis; and one sister, Joyce Joseph
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church and was Baptist

Althea Geraldine Smith Lyons

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:09 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Zion Baptist Church; religious services Wednesday at the Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Freddie Lyons Jr. and wife, Jacqueline, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Lyons Sr.; her parents, James Elijah Smith and Alma Stewart Smith; two daughters, Lillie Lyons Thompson and Alma Christine Lyons; and one grandson, Freddie Lyons III
• retired housekeeper of Terrebonne General Medical Center and was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Women’s Day Association, a member of the Mission Board at New Zion Baptist Church, an officer of the Senior Choir and a member of Sunday School; member of New Zion Baptist Church

Imani Yezmine Parker

• infant, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, June 6, 2004
• graveside service was held Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by her mother, Gia Barrio; and her father, Raymond Parker

 

JUNE 30, 2004

Eli Joseph Champagne

• infant, a native of Theriot, died Monday, June 28, 2004
• graveside service were held today at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his parents, David and Linette Bergeron Champagne; his grandparents, Richard and Virginia Champagne and Godfrey and Enola Bergeron; one brother, Jeffery Champagne; and one sister, Courtney Champagne

Thomas Constantine d’Aquin Sr.

• age 89, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by two sons, Thomas Constantined’ Aquin Jr. and wife, Margaret Crosby d’Aquin, of Benton, and Donald Joseph d’Aquin and wife, Lynn Young d’Aquin, of Houma; two daughters, Melanie d’Aquin Martin and husband, George Nicholas Martin, of Clearwater, Fla., and Karen d’Aquin Borne and husband, Randall Joseph Borne, of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Lawrence d’Aquin Sr. of Gretna and Anthony d’Aquin of Coral Gables, Fla.; three sisters, Sister Mary Tarsicio, M.H.S. of Lafayette, Rhona Haydel and Marie Deleson of Gretna; eight grandchildren, Thomas Brian d’Aquin and wife, Rhonda, John Scott d’ Aquin and wife, Jeannie, Christopher Matthew d’ Aquin and wife, Rachel, David George Martin and wife, Carol, Linda Martin Connolly and husband, Mark, Amy Martin Prevatt and husband, Mike, Nicholas Matthew Borne and Catherine Nicole Borne; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hogan d’Aquin; his parents, Adolph d’ Aquin Sr. and Lucie LeBreton d’Aquin; and five brothers, Adolphe Jr., Ernest, Donald, Mark and Charles d’ Aquin
• retired salesman with Firestone and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
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Provis M. Dardar

• age 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his wife, Earline D. Dardar; and one brother, Wilcliff Dardar
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Louisa Dardar; one brother, Oris Dardar; and three sisters, Arthenesia, Louise and Evelia Dardar
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Ishmael P. ‘Peeney’ Guidry

• age 89, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joyce Bascle Guidry of Bourg; one brother, Alvin Guidry of Houma; one sister, Dorothy G. Bonnette of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Guidry and Blanche Guidry Guidry; one brother, Aaron Guidry; and two sisters, Beatrice Townsend and Leola Cinquemani
• retired pumper with Texaco Oil Company and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Elgin Joseph ‘Gene’ Robichaux

• age 78, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Louis Robichaux and wife, Karen P. Robichaux, and Gary Robichaux and wife, Sandra T. Robichaux of Houma; one sister, Emelda Breaux of Welch; two grandchildren, Nicholas Robichaux and Corey Robichaux of Houma; four step-grandchildren, Angel and husband, Jake Bergeron, Christie Bergeron, Lucy and husband, Brian James and Stephen Pellegrin; and six step-great-grandchildren, Austin Liner, Jace, Katelynn, Dakota Bergeron, Cameron and Gabriel James, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Priscella Dupre Robichaux; his parents, Louis Robichaux and Ada Pellegrin Robichaux; one son, Brady Robichaux; one daughter, Ada Robichaux; two grandchildren, Brandy Robichaux and Larry Robichaux; three brothers, Gilbert, Bagley and Harry Robichaux; and one sister, Virginia Sauldier
• retired driller with Whelless Drilling Company and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the V.F.W. Post No. 3700 and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
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