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Obituaries August, 2004 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 September 2004

 

AUGUST 1, 2004

David Lee Ellis

• age 45, a native of Wichita Falls, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2004
• visitation until service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Mills Ellis of Houma; his mother, Estelle Kaufman Ellis of Las Vegas; his grandmother, Alice Eva Ollestad of Las Vegas; two sons, David Ray Ellis of Metairie and Daniel Ryan Ellis of Houma; one brother, Paul Ray Ellis of Dallas; and one sister, Suzanne Marie Ellis of Manassas, Va.
• preceded in death by his father, Raymond Edward Ellis
• helicopter pilot with Air Logistics and a former member of the Texas Army National Guard; graduated from the U. S. Army Rotary Wing Aviator Course in 1987 and became a Warrant Officer that year; pilot since 1982
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bridget Hilda Schexnaydre Pollet

• age 92, a native of Destrehan and resident of Schriever, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Oscar Pollet Jr. and wife, Janice, Leonard Pollet and wife, Sharon, of Schriever and Dale Pollet and wife, Toni Sue, of Barlett, Tenn.; two daughters, Karen Pollet Olivier and husband, Eric, and Delsie Pollet Stevens and husband, Louis, all of Schriever; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Pollet; her parents, Louis Barthelmie and Honorine Zeringue Schexnaydre; two brothers, Lucien and Joseph Schexnaydre; and six sisters, Cecilia Waguespack, Eliska, Lelia, Cilonie, Ament and Lillian Estelle Pollet
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 2, 2004

Shirley ‘Ezra’ Aucoin

• age 72, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros of Thibodaux; three daughters, Cynthia G. Naquin of Des Allemands, Peggy Gros of Thibodaux and Julie G. Ellis of Natchez, Miss.; two brothers, Harvey Clement of Chackbay and Manuel Clement of Houma; two sisters, Gloria Crochet of Houma and Doris Barrios of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Aucoin Jr.; her parents, Clerfe and Rose Gros Clement; one daughter, Susan G. Peltier; three brothers, Herbert, Ashton and Nolan Clement; and one sister, Nora Clement

Joseph ‘Leopold’ Becnel

• age 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:23 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Folse Becnel; two sons, Michael Becnel and wife, Cheryl, and Keith Becnel and wife, Carrie; four brothers, Maurice Sr., Gustave and Patrick Becnel and Johnny Harmon; four sisters, Beulah Triche, Adelina Legendre, Gloria Stein and Ann Mary Harmon; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roselius and Fanny Dempster Becnel; and one brother, Francis Becnel
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church

Hope Bernadette Billiot

• age 19, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; funeral services Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Angela Billiot and Ralph Vedros; three brothers, Delbert Billiot, Jeramie Boudreaux and Brandon Billiot; and two sisters, Dixie Billiot and Amber Vedros
• preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Edward Billiot and Lloyd Vedros

 

AUGUST 3, 2004

Claude Ernest Bergeron Jr.

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:29 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by his wife, Lana S. Talbert Bergeron of Houma; one son, Michael Bergeron; three daughters, Kristen Shaffer, Gracie Bergeron and Allison Phalen; three stepdaughters; three grandchildren, Hunter Bergeron, Hayden Bergeron and Sofia Shaffer; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Noel Bergeron; his parents, Claude E. Bergeron and Mary Lee Richard Bergeron; and one brother, Richard Bergeron
• founder of Berge-ron and Lanaux CPA, past president of the Chamber of Commerce and past president and member of the Rotary Club; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Berming Gilbert ‘Bon Bon’ Bourgeois

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:36 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eula Mae Mayeaux Bourgeois; two sons, Carroll and Kenneth Bourgeois; one daughter, Elizabeth B. Boudreaux; two sisters, Audrey Loupe and Mildred Baye; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maggie Estevens Bourgeois; four brothers, Eugene, Cleveland, Wilson "T-Will" and Preston Bourgeois; and four sisters, Ola Bourgeois, Jeanne Lane, Lena Maggio and Lucy Roger

Jerry John ‘Big Jerry’ Cadiere Sr.

• age 52, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Dularge; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elvira "Vera" Trahan Cadiere; one son, Jerry J. Cadiere Jr. and wife, Bonnie; three daughters, Tina C. David and husband, Dennis, Heidi Cadiere and Laura Lee C. Thomas and husband, Tim; four brothers, Joseph Turner, Ronald, Godfrey Jr. and Henry Cadiere; four sisters, Yvonne Rodrigue, Shirley Goodwin, Brenda Cadiere and Verla Sonnier; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey Sr. and Ophelia "Marie" Gregoire Cadiere; four brothers, Anthony, Richard "Big Dog," Barry and Tony Cadiere
• member of Eastside Dart League and was Catholic

Henry Ford Davis

• age 80, a native of Bainbridge, Ga., former resident of Houma and resident of Tallahassee, Fla., died Saturday, July 31, 2004
• graveside service today at Woodland Cemetery in Havana, Fla.
• survived by four sons, Lynn, Henry Ford Jr., Chris and Danny; four daughters, Cindy, Sheila, Jada and Lana; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his special friends, Dr. Richard Plant, Doris Goina, Joyce Mur-ray, David Akinsanya, Laura Jaremko and Gordon LaMaster
• retired computer expert and T. V. technician; U. S. World War II Navy veteran and was a member of the Seminole Golf Course and Club in Tallahassee
• McClellan Funeral Home in Quincy, Fla.

Agnolia LaCoste

• age 76, a native of Bayou Shaffer in Terrebonne Parish and long-time resident of Morgan City, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at her home surrounded by her family
• funeral services were held today at Immanuel Baptist Church in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by three sons; Jerry Allen LaCoste and wife, Deborah, of Slidell, Paul LaCoste Jr. of Morgan City and Gibson "Gippy" LaCoste and wife, Geraldine "Dena" of Morgan City; six daughters and one stepdaughter, Maria LaCoste Sheehan and husband, Charles, of Berwick, Marilyn LaCoste Pye and husband, Douglas, of Morgan City, Judy LaCoste Crochet of Berwick, Yvette LaCoste Manley and husband, Kevin, of Mobile, Ala., Yvonne LaCoste Parsons and husband, Bill, of Baton Rouge, Mona LaCoste of Morgan City and Juanita LaCoste of Houma; four brothers; Delma LaCoste and wife, Liz, of Patterson, Sterling LaCoste Sr. and wife, Mary Ann, of Berwick, Kenneth LaCoste and wife, Linda, of Berwick, and John "JC" LaCoste and wife, Patricia, of Berwick; one sister, Shirline LaCoste Amador and husband, Charles, of Berwick; her close friends, Cinda and Arthur Yonge of Houston; and her wonderful caregivers during her time of illness, Earline Liner and Cathy Wiese; 17 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul LaCoste Sr.; her parents, Jack and Lillian LaCoste; one daughter-in-law, Cathy Scully Prado LaCoste; and one son-in-law, Gerald "Jerry" Crochet Jr.
• religious and civic activities include being a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Morgan City, president of the Morgan City Golden Age 49ers from 1988-2004 and a member of the Morgan City Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

Rosalie Sims ‘Duckie’ Williams

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lewis Williams; five sons, Troy A., Christopher D., Shone R. and Southern D. Sims and Nathaniel L. Singleton; three daughters, Stacey D. Sims, Jaida R. Singleton and Markina L. Singleton; three brothers, Henry L., Leonard and Cleveland Sims; three sisters, Burnese Edmond, Josie Green and Texie Johnson; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Lee Sims and Geneva Sims Reed; and one daughter, Brittany Singleton

 

AUGUST 4, 2004

Claude Ernest Bergeron Jr.

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:29 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville
• survived by his wife, Sharon R. Bergeron of Houma; one son, Michael Bergeron and wife, Tamara, of Houma; three daughters, Kristen Shaffer and husband, Mark, of Sacramento, Calif., Gracie Bergeron of Thibodaux and Allison Phalen and husband, Robert, of Atlanta; three stepdaughters; three grandchildren, Hunter Bergeron, Hayden Bergeron and Sofia Shaffer; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Noel Bergeron; his parents, Claude E. Bergeron and Mary Lee "Buddy" Richard Bergeron; and one brother, Richard Bergeron
• founder of Bergeron and Lanaux CPA’s, past president of the Chamber of Commerce and past president and member of the Rotary Club of Houma; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Darrell James Ellender Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:42 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Theresa Courteaux Ellender of Houma; his father, Lee P. Ellender of Houma; two sons, Darrell J. Ellender Jr. and wife, Stacey, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Lee D. Ellender of Houma; two daughters, Darlene Purdy and husband, Sidney, of Meridian, Miss., and Belinda Ellender Randolph of Houma; one brother, Wayne T. Ellender of Houma; 10 sisters, Carol A. Ellender, Theresa Redmond and husband, Glenn, Wanda Rogers of Houma, Mary Ellender of Bayou DuLarge, Patricia Seago of Vivian, Bonnie Welch and husband, Keith, of Chauvin, Paula Hebert and husband, Jules Jr., of Houma, Winnie Falgout and husband, Barry, of Gray, Laraine Giroir and husband, Craig, of Schriever, and Christine A. Ellender of Houma; five grandchildren, Jocelyn Randolph, Shelby Purdy, Suzette Purdy, Jacob Randolph and Beau J. Ellender
• preceded in death by his mother, Helen Waguespack Ellender; and one brother, Barry F. Ellender
• salesman with NAPA
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Betty Trahan Lirette

• age 64, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by three sons, Elgin Lirette Jr. and wife, Josephine, Richard Lirette and Michael Lirette and wife, Marlene; three daughters, Sharon Cheramie and husband, Wilson, Elizabeth "Liz" Jordon and husband, Vernon, and Norma Lirette and fiance, Daniel Daigle; one sister, Brunella Hutchinson; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elgin "Bu-Bute" Lirette Sr.; her parents, Avison and Delta Thibodeaux Trahan; one daughter, Melissa Lirette; and one sister, Thelma Trahan
• homemaker

Walter ‘Bootie’ Ziegler

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at the hall
• survived by his companion of 15 years, Phyllis Pellegrin Picou; four stepsons, Timmy, Duane and Ryan Picou and Kenneth Ortiz; one daughter, Patricia Ziegler Guillot and husband, Sheldon; one stepdaughter, Jessie Lynn Picou Lyons; two brothers, Joe and Edward Ziegler; one sister, Lillian Marcus; five grandchildren, Scott P. and Shanna Guillot, Tessie Lynn and Nicholas Lecompte and Katrina Picou; one great-grandchild, Lexie Lecompte; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Ziegler; his parents, Sonthen Ziegler and Emily Cousin Ziegler; and numerous brothers and sisters
• self-employed/owner of Zig-Zag Truck Body Repair of Jefferson and was a U. S. Army veteran; enjoyed fishing and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 5, 2004

Dorothy Breaux Austin

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Peter D. Austin Sr.; one son, Peter D. Austin Jr.; four daughters, Dorothy M. Lagarde, Kathleen A. Champagne, Wanda M. Talbot and Tena M. Babin; one sister, Audry B. Brupbacher; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Breaux and Alida Foret Breaux; and one sister, Cressie B. Lirette
• member of St. Mary’s Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Alice Mae Guidry Boudoin

• age 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Jimmy, Johnny and Dave Boudoin Jr.; one daughter, Joyce Lege; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dave Boudoin Sr.; her parents, Joseph Guidry and Edda Richard Guidry; three brothers, Elsnaire, Edgar and Edmond Guidry; and two sisters, Stella Dupre and Alexina LeBouef
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Francis H. Boudreaux

• age 70, a native of Bourg and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vallie Dupre Boudreaux; one son, Henry F. Boudreaux; three daughters, Kay B. Bonvillain, Connie B. Dupre and Stacey B. Dupre; four brothers, Raymond, Richard "Dickie", Wilbert and Edward Boudreaux; two sisters, Beatrice LeBoeuf and Ramona Boudreaux; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchilden
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Annie Naquin Boudreaux; one great-granddaughter, Amber LeBoeuf; and one brother, Irvin Boudreaux
• U. S. Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 272; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Kenwood Glen ‘Wood’ Evans

• age 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Sims Evans of Houma; his mother, Bernie L. Evans of Columbus, Ga.; two sons, Jonathan Evans and wife, Chantelle, of Patterson and Jarvis Evans of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Yarnell Evans of Houston and Kim R. Evans of Lancaster, Calif.; six brothers, Reuben Evans Sr. and wife, Fannie, of Morgan City, Kenneth Evans Jr. of Franklin, Tommie, David Sr. and Barry Evans Sr. and wife, Wanda, all of San Diego, and Sgt. Cornelius Evans and wife, Tiffany, of Fort Benning, Ga.; four sisters, Sandra E. Charlotte and Ursula E. Simon, both of San Diego, Sybil R. Evans of Atlanta and Adrianne E. Belton and husband, Lamar, of Glenside, Pa.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth G. Evans Sr.
• U. S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam era

Helen Harris

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral service Friday at the chapel, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by one son, Albert Harris Jr.; one daughter, Emma Lee Harris; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Harris Sr.; her parents, Jeff Green and Roxie Goins; and one sister, Rose Mary Harris
• homemaker and was Baptist

Thomas Wayne Higginbotham

• age 44, a native of Liberal, Kan., and resident of Loco, Okla., died Saturday, July 24, 2004
• graveside services were held Friday at Woolsey Cemetery in Loco
• survived by his father, Thomas Leroy Higginbotham of Loco; two sons, Thomas Wayne Jr. and Paul Leroy, both of Houma; and one sister, Cheryl Parfait of Comanche, Okla.
• preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Jean Higginbotham; and one brother
• welder

Warren ‘Fat’ Mosely

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Friday at the chapel, with burial in Live Oak Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Travelyn, Dwayne and H.T. Mosely; five daughters, Octavia Bell, Jacqueline Hartman, Mary Williams, Crystal Mosely and Charlene Franklin; one sister, Margaret Tyler; 40 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Joan B. Mosely; his parents, Aurthur Mosely and Mary Mosely; one grandson, Noel J. Williams; two granddaughters, Crystal S. Mosely and Angel Diggs Mosely; eight brothers, Aurthur Jr., Joseph, Miller, Ben, Theopalis, Edward, Herman and Hoses Mosely; and three sisters, Myrtle Parker, Velma Sandifer and Deborah Mosely

 

AUGUST 6, 2004

Maxine Mary Authement

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jimmy Dufrene Jr. and wife, Shelly; one daughter, Lisa D. Duet and husband, Darrel; one sister, Tammy Bruce and husband, Jules Sr.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Sterling and Elise Lafont Authement; one son, Tony W. Thompson; and one grandson, Braden Dufrene
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Victoria Griffin Falgout Davis

• age 75, a native of Larose and resident of Odessa, Texas, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004
• funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home Parlor in Galliano, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one son, Arthur "Archie" Falgout Jr.; six daughters, Patricia Falgout, Cheryl Cormier, Julie Garcia, Christine Parks, Janice Davis and Crystal Davis; 24 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Joseph Falgout Sr.; her second husband, Herman Davis; her parents, John Frank Griffin and Ella Richoux Griffin; one son, Carl Falgout Sr.; one daughter, Debra Galliano; six brothers, John Jr., Washington, Claude, Woodrow, Wilbur and Norman Griffin; and one sister, Bertha Cantrelle

Rose Mary LeBlanc Dufrene

• age 67, a native of Chocktaw and resident of Luling, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by one son, Todd Dufrene; four daughters, Patricia Stanley, Cindy Breaux, Claire Matherne and Valerie Brown; four sisters, Agnes Galliano, Daisy Comardelle, Helen Menely and Theresa Evans; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her companion, James J. Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Norbert Leblanc and Clarice Hebert Leblanc; one brother, Van Leblanc; and two sisters, Clara Landry and Ruth Leblanc
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Earline P. Hotard

• age 86, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by one son, Claude "Bud" Hotard Jr.; two daughters, Beverly Knight and Sherry Lirette; one sister, Bernice Benoit; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hotard Sr.; her parents, Eddie and Magnolia Ponvelle; one son, Gordon Hotard; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Orazine Becnel
• member of St. Lawrence choir and altar society and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Thomas ‘Toolum’ Nash Sr.

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Beulah Cemetery
• survived by one son, Thomas Lee Nash Jr. of Gibson; one daughter, Linda Nash Knight of Gibson; two brothers, James Johnson of Gibson and Ivory Nash of Marrero; two sisters, Ella J. Etheridge and husband, Eddie, and Dolly J. Short and husband, Norris, all of Gibson; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lubertha R. Nash; his parents, Thomas Nash and Agnes Sims Nash Johnson; three brothers, Henry Nash Sr., and Shelby and Robert Johnson; and three sisters, Margie N. Givens, Elnora N. Diggs Cambor and Yvette N. Patrick
• self-employed painter and was a U. S. Army World War II veteran; served on the usher board and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church

Earl Robinson

• age 50, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Lane Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his mother, Ruby V. Robinson of Raceland; four sisters, Ethel Robinson of Thibodaux, Ruby R. Cameron of New Orleans, Diane Washington of Marrero and Cynthia R. Kraut of Raceland; and three brothers, Carl Robinson Sr. and Edward Robinson of New York and Lionel Brown of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Arthur Robinson Jr.; two brothers, Charles and Leroy Robinson; and his grandfather, the Rev. Davis Robinson
• Baptist

 

AUGUST 7, 2004

Laura Mae Josephine Pitre

• age 69, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leopaul Pitre; two sons, David Paul Pitre and James Joseph Pitre; five daughters, Sara Spurr, Anne Pitre, Jane Galjour, Margaret Pitre and Tina Hebert; two brothers, Roy and Herbert Curole; four sisters, Rose Rousse, Velma Bennett, Betty Guidry and Janette Garison; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ecton and Edith Curole Sr.; and two brothers, Elmo and Ecton Curole Jr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Betty Ann Billiot Gregoire

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation today and Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emile Adam Gregoire of Dulac; four sons, Bruce Gregoire Sr. and wife, Cynthia, Rene A. Gregoire and wife, Lawanda, of Houma, Bernard Gregoire, and Reynard J. Gregoire and wife, Karen, of Dulac; one daughter, Ruth G. Duplantis and husband, Ira, of Houma; four brothers, Paul Billiot, Nolan Billiot of Dulac, Clarence Billiot and Peter Billiot of Houma; two sisters, Evelyn B. Lodrigue and Judy B. Defelice of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul Billiot and Lena Verret Billiot; two brothers, Anthony C. Billiot and Allen J. Billiot; and one sister, Mary Trahan
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Auguster Gaither

• age 47, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Alice N. White; two sons, Auguster S. Gaither and Gregory N. Gaither; one daughter, Nicole S. Gaither; four brothers, Samuel Gaither Jr. and wife, Brenda, James Gaither Sr. and wife, Ann, Charles Gaither Sr. and wife, Elaine, and Bruce Gaither; his godbrother, Cleveland "Stopper" Gaither; and four sisters, Mrs. Brenda (Raymond) Wolfe Sr., Eva M. Gaither, Patricia Cheavis and husband, Reginald, and Roslyn D. Gaither
• preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Rosemary Henry Gaither Sr.; and two brothers, Hayward and Anthony Gaither
• truck driver assistant and worked for St. Vincent De Paul’s and ACE Bonding and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Agnes ‘Susan’ Bergeron

• age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Allen Sr., Norris and Jared Gros; one brother, Justin Bergeron; two sisters, Audrey Krieg and Betty "Boo" Boudreaux; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, William Bergeron and Fanny Bergeron; two brothers, Donald and Robert "Bobby" Bergeron; and two sisters, Willie Mae McGehee and Lorraine Clement

 

AUGUST 8, 2004

Beulah Roberts Cortez

• age 83, a native of Hahnville and resident of Dubberly, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at the Mennonite Church in Des Allemands; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest J. Cortez Jr.; four sons, Richard Foster, Stanley Foster, Lane Foster and Ernest Cortez III; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Rita Friloux Roberts; and one grandchild

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Fanguy Sr.

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:24 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Pinel Fanguy; three sons, Terry and wife, Debra, Rusty and companion, Stacey, and Reginald Jr. and Annette; three daughters, Mona Fanguy and companion, Randy Greer, Tina Fanguy and Trudy Labat and husband, Steve; two sisters, Della Theriot and Rita Authement; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Mary Naquin; his father, Sylvester Fanguy; four brothers, Celestin "Bob", Ardis "Dis", Jessie and Dudley Fanguy; and one sister, Alberta F. Martin
• retired Deputy Marshall Officer with Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for 16 years and was a carpenter with Fanguy Brothers
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Auguster Gaither

• age 47, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Alice N. White; two sons, Auguster S. Gaither and Gregory N. Gaither; one daughter, Nicole S. Gaither; four brothers, Samuel Gaither Jr. and wife, Brenda, James Gaither Sr. and wife, Ann, Charles Gaither Sr. and wife, Elaine, and Bruce Gaither; his godbrother, Cleveland "Stopper" Gaither; and four sisters, Mrs. Brenda (Raymond) Wolfe Sr., Eva M. Gaither, Patricia Cheavis and husband, Reginald, and Roslyn D. Gaither
• preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Rosemary Henry Gaither Sr.; and two brothers, Hayward and Anthony Gaither
• truck driver assistant and worked for St. Vincent De Paul’s and ACE Bonding and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Betty Ann Billiot Gregoire

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emile Adam Gregoire of Dulac; four sons, Bruce Gregoire Sr. and wife, Cynthia, Rene A. Gregoire and wife, Lawanda, of Houma, Bernard Gregoire, and Reynard J. Gregoire and wife, Karen, of Dulac; one daughter, Ruth G. Duplantis and husband, Ira, of Houma; four brothers, Paul Billiot, Nolan Billiot of Dulac, Clarence Billiot and Peter Billiot of Houma; two sisters, Evelyn B. Lodrigue and Judy B. Defelice of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul Billiot and Lena Verret Billiot; two brothers, Anthony C. Billiot and Allen J. Billiot; and one sister, Mary Trahan
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eula Bourg Hebert

• age 64, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by one son, Roger Johnson; two daughters, Angel Bourg and husband, Ernest Liner, and Amanda Kent and husband, Jack, of Magnolia. Ark.; one brother, Ernest Paul Bourg; three sisters, Beulah Johnson and Linda Rhodes, both of Montegut, and Mable Lewis of St. Bernard; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Thomas Herbert; her parents, Henry and Louise LeBouef Bourg; and one brother, Joe Bourg

Audrey O’Neill

• age 92, a native of Poultney Vt. and resident of Theriot, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by two sons, Thomas Nelson and Richard Nelson; one daughter, Barbara Voisin; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by two husbands, Arthur Nelson and Joseph O’Neill; and her parents, Harry Griffin and Grace Chandler Griffin
• retired nurse and a parishioner of St. Eloi

Jason Charles Sundbery

• age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 from a heart attack caused by an undiagnosed heart condition
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Sidney Charles Sundbery and Susan Prejean Sundbery of Houma; and one sister, Lyndsay Kay Sundbery
• preceded in death by four grandparents, Frederic O. Sundbery, Sidney Mize Sundbery, Abel B. Prejean and Luella Belanger Prejean
• graduate school student at Louisiana State University working on a Master of Business Administration; graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in 1999 and LSU in 2003; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 9, 2004

Edmond Joseph Adams Sr.

• age 65, a native of Lockport and resident of Gheens, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Dolores Breaux Adams; three sons, Mitchell Sr., Ricky and Edmond Adams Jr.; four daughters, Donna Adams, Wanda Champagne, Cindy Champagne and Tina Hebert; one brother, Elson Adams; two half-brothers, Wilson Triche and Joseph Adams Jr.; three sisters, Josephine Adams, Stella Adams and Maria Saia; three half-sisters, Evelyn Serigny, Eula Collins and Rita Boudreaux; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ernest Adams Sr. and Leona Sevin Adams; one brother, Lee Adams; three half-brothers, Charlie Triche, Willie Triche and Claude Adams; and two half-sisters, Jean Arceneaux and Beulah Savage

Sidney H. Adams

• age 85, a native of Patterson and resident of Luling, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Luling; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Thelma Kinler Adams; two daughters, Shelley Gaudet and Bobbie Rae Sweeney; one brother, Darrel Adams; two sisters, Doyle Stromer and Amy Champagne; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Corinne Landry Adams; one brother, Benny J. Adams; and three sisters, Blanche Stoufflet, Willena "Billie" Bigler and Ione Roberts
• member of the V. F. W. Post No. 3750 of Luling and Operator Engineers Local No. 406

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Fanguy Sr.

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:24 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Pinel Fanguy; three sons, Terry and wife, Debra, Rusty and companion, Stacey, and Reginald Jr. and wife, Annette; three daughters, Mona Fanguy and companion, Randy Greer, Tina Fanguy and Trudy Labat and husband, Steve; two sisters, Della Theriot and Rita Authement; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Mary Naquin; his father, Sylvester Fanguy; four brothers, Celestin "Boy", Ardis "Dis", Jessie and Dudley Fanguy; and one sister, Alberta F. Martin
• carpenter with Fanguy Brothers, worked for Sheriff’s Office Terrebonne Parish and retired deputy Marshall’s officer of 16 years; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Edward Paul ‘Pee Wee’ Hebert

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Elsie "Red" Parks Rabalais; four daughters, Rose Naquin and husband, Eugene, Patty Kraemer and husband, Kevin, Anita McElroy and husband, Terry, and Gloria Zeringue and husband, James; three brothers, Avery, Louis and Morris Hebert; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney P. and Aglae Eva Lecompte Hebert; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Leonce, Rubin and Edgar Hebert; and three sisters, Hilda Molaison, Mildred Hebert and Alice Lefort
• retired from Soloco Contractors with 17 years of service and was a member of the Usher Society of St. Louis Church for 23 years and a past member of the Knights of Columbus; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Jason Charles Sundbery

• age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, from a heart attack caused by an undiagnosed heart condition
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Sidney Charles Sundbery and Susan Prejean Sundbery of Houma; and one sister, Lyndsay Kay Sundbery
• preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frederic O. Sundbery and Sidney Mize Sundbery; and his maternal grandparents, Abel B. Prejean and Luella Belanger Prejean
• graduate school student at Louisiana State University working on a Master of Business Administration; graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in 1999 and LSU in 2003; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 10, 2004

Edwina Navarre Bourgeois

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Robert, Stanley and William Bourgeois; six daughters, Doris Daigle, Helen Morgan, Linda Morgan, Sue Phillips, Penny Ridley and Beverly Bourgeois; four sisters, Winnie Chaisson, Theresa Daigle, Gladys Oncale and Hazel Himel; 27 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Bourgeois; her parents, Noah Navarre and Clercie Naquin Navarre; one son, Allen Bourgeois Sr.; one daughter, Peggy Bourgeois; two brothers, Whitney and Charles Navarre; and one great-grandchild, Megan Williams

Eula Bourg Hebert

• age 64, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by one son, Roger Johnson; two daughters, Angel Bourg and husband, Ernest Liner III, and Amanda Kent and husband, Jack, of Magnolia. Ark.; one brother, Ernest Paul Bourg; three sisters, Beulah Johnson of Houma, Linda Rhodes of Montegut and Mable Lewis of St. Bernard; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Thomas Herbert; her parents, Henry and Louise LeBouef Bourg; and two brothers, Joe and Leroy Bourg

Capt. O. T. Melvin Jr.

• age 89, a native of Destin, Fla., and resident of Larose for 69 years, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Beluah Petit Melvin; son, M.T. Melvin and daughter-in-law, Louise Adams Melvin; granddaughter, Julie Melvin Peltier, wife of Timothy Peltier of Thibodaux; grandsons, Merwyn "Mel" T. Melvin II, husband of Marcie Dupuy Melvin of Baton Rouge, Vincent J. Melvin, husband of Daphne Theriot Melvin of Cut Off, and Aaron "Bogie" Melvin, husband of Lynn Baham Melvin of Baton Rouge; great-grandchildren, Edward "Buddy" Schertler II, Philip Peltier, Marie Elizabeth Peltier, Brittany Melvin, Mathew Melvin, Nicholas Melvin, Clare Melvin, Andrew E. Melvin and Ellen Melvin; and sisters, Margaret M. Quinn of Tampa, Fla., and Carolyn M. Vagais of Ft. Walton, Fla.
• preceded in death by his father, O.T. Melvin Sr.; his mother, Ellen Destin Melvin; grandson, Andrew John Melvin; great-granddaughters, Emily and Sarah Melvin; and sister, Gwendolyn M. Shaw
• a 1934 pioneer in marine transportation for the oil industry, owning and operating tugboats under the companies O. T. Melvin Inc. and Maritime Towing Inc. among others; as a Master Mariner, he was licensed for navigating the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and Unlimited tonnage-ocean until his retirement in 1980
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Louise Nichols Naquin

• age 79, a native of Malcolm, Ala., former resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Folsom, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home chapel in Covington; services today in the chapel, with burial in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens
• survived by her husband, Norman Naquin; two sons, Michael Naquin and wife, June, and Randall Naquin and wife, Connie; one daughter, Vicki Naquin; three sisters, Inez Naquin, Elsie Smith and Lydia Jones; two brothers, Raymond and David Nichols; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by three siblings, Ola Sibley, Mary Nichols and Joe Nichols

Harold Joseph Rome

• age 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine Rousseau Rome; one son, Randy Rome Sr.; two stepsons, Dudley and Douglas Rousseau; six daughters, Linda Kraemer, Kathie Mancuso, Della Guilliot, Cindy Candies, Bonnie Baudoin and Tammy Loupe; three stepdaughters, Laura Mae Coupel, Marie Luquette and Gloria Matherne; one sister, Agatha Falgoust; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 31 step-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Isai Rome and Lauralie Folse Rome; four brothers, Chester, Gracien, Oronce and Hopson Rome; two sisters, Irene Frazier and Elvige Folse; two grandsons, Christopher Baudoin and Baby Loupe; one step-grandson, Rodney Dufrene Jr.; and one step-granddaughter, Melinda Coupel

Pearl Leonard Soignet

• age 83, a native of Houma Southdown Plantation and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. John Community; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Bernard Soignet Sr. and friend, Syble Adair, of Houma, Clarence Soignet Jr. and wife, Jenny, of San Antonio, and Robert Soignet of Thibodaux; one sister, Eunice Hebert of Houma; five grandchildren, Bernard Soignet Jr., Jason Soignet, Chris Soignet, Kim Hughey and Melissa Bartley; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Soignet Sr.; her parents, Marie and Amade Leonard; one daughter-in-law, Barbara P. Soignet; and three brothers, Wilbert, Emile and Jessie Leonard
• long-time residence of Audubon Guest House and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Esther Daigle Talbot

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Barry Talbot; five daughters, Janet Tauzin, Gail Benoit, Linda Adams, Sue Campbell and Judy Doxey; five brothers, Edward, Patrick, Willie, Richard and Clarence Daigle; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Camille "A. J." Talbot; her parents, Armand and Celina LeBoeuf Daigle; and three brothers, Chester, Allen and Murphy Daigle
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Clifford Philip Waguespack

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three daughters, Kathy Naquin of Thibodaux, Kim Steib and Kay Scioneaux of Vacherie; one son, Kerry Waguespack of Vacherie; three brothers, Donald Waguespack of Jefferson, Lloyd Waguespack of Houston and Lester Waguespack of Bayou Vista; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Betsy W. Waguespack; his parents, Adam T. Waguespack Sr. and Myrthee Simon Waguespack; and two brothers, George and Adam T. Waguespack Jr.
• retired from Shell Oil Company in Norco, was a U. S. Army veteran and served in the Louisiana Army National Guard; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514 and was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for St. Philip Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 11, 2004

Norman J. Felarise

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Terrebonne Felarise; three sons, Douglas, Sullivan and Kirt Felarise; three stepsons, Daniel, Jade and Jason Barrios; two daughters, Nora Thibodaux and Debra Delatte; two stepdaughters, Loretta Domangue and Jennifer Guidry; two brothers, Jimmy and Gilbert Felarise; three sisters, Evella "Bell" Cheramie, Laura Mae Bergeron and Inez "Bee" Guidry; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fernand Jr. and Alanna Cheramie Felarise; one stepson, Robert Crochet; one brother, Eserman Felarise; one sister, Enola Guidry; one grandchild, Kirt Felarise Jr.; one step-grandchild, Toby Arceneaux; one great-grandchild, Caitlyn Lee; and one step-great-grandchild, Jaycee St. Pierre
• retired employee of Griffin Boat Company and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Thomas Wayne ‘Tom Tom’ Higginbotham

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma, died Satur-day, July 24, 2004
• graveside services were held at Woolsey Cemetery in Loco
• survived by his father, Thomas Leroy Higginbotham of Loco; two sons, Thomas Wayne Jr. and Paul Leroy, both of Houma; and one sister, Cheryl Parfait of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Jean Higginbotham; and one brother, Mike Higginbotham
• welder

Marie Bergeron Landry

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Raymond Joseph Landry; one daughter, Frances Landry Hebert; and one sister, Isabel Liebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eve Keller Bergeron; three sons, Roland, Lawrence and Richard Landry; one daughter, Ruby Landry; two brothers, Albert and Jimmy Bergeron; and one sister, Bridgette Landry

Phillip Paul LeBlanc

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Brandy Marie LeBlanc and Aaron Watson Jr.; his grandparents, Brenda and Ernest "Bosco" Verrett and Paul LeBlanc Sr.; his uncles, Randy "Popeye" LeBlanc, Randall "Buggalou" LeBlanc, Tyler Paul Gaudet and Joseph "Nuggie" Parfait; one sister, Abaigle LeBlanc; and his cousins, Randall "Chew" LeBlanc and Christian Parfait
• preceded in death by his uncle, Paul "E.T." LeBlanc Jr.; and his great-grandparents, Gott Lodrigue, Anthony Lodrigue, Ruth Bourg and Luke LeBlanc Jr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Jessamine Pauline Parker Peeples

• age 90, a native of Brownsboro, Texas, and resident of Lacombe, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation today at Eubanks Funeral Home in Cantan, Texas; funeral services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Jennings Mountain Cemetery in Brownsboro
• survived by three sons, Rubin and wife, Sandra Peeples, Raymon and wife, Mary Peeples, and Mark and wife, Darlene Peeples; one daughter, Paulette P. Kloeppel; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nick M. Peeples; her parents, Rubin A. Parker and Florence Barton Parker; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jerome and Elizabeth Peeples; two brothers, Bruce and Aubrey Parker; one son-in-law, Charles Kloeppel; and one grandson, Paul Peeples
• member of the First Baptist Church of Lacombe

Audrey Ann Callahan Stinson

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Robert Lee Stinson and wife, Gwen, of Houma; two daughters, Carolyn Clement and husband, Harvey, and Gail Ellis and husband, Harvey, of Thibodaux; one sister, Rhea Freeman of Houma; seven grandchildren, Peggy Howard, Jennifer Clement, Mark Ellis, Hope Breaux, Stacie Bourg, Shane Clement and Heather Stinson; and seven great-grandchildren, Ricky Howard, Chris Howard, Sloane Breaux, David Clement, Kelsey Bourg, Elissa Bourg and Calen Bourg
• preceded in death by her husband, Caldwell Joseph Stinson; her parents, Narcisse Callahan and Nettie Clement Callahan; five brothers, Lynn, Wilbur "Dee", Faye, William and Raymond Callahan; and five sisters, Irene Bergeron, Blanche Tortorich, Rita Kirby, Mildred Lirette and Gladys Callahan
• retired sales person with West Brothers and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lance Cpl. Larry Lloyd Wells

• age 22, a native of Bogalusa and resident of Mt. Hermon, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, while stationed in Iraq
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton; mass Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tylertown, Miss., with burial in Mt. Hermon Cemetery
• survived by his stepparents, Michael and Joni Fanguy of Mt. Hermon; three brothers and spouse, Christopher Wells, Chad Wells and wife, Andrea, of Mandeville, and Billy Wells of Bogalusa; four sisters and spouses, Chasity George and Alex, of New Orleans, Crystal Wells of Bogalusa and Ashley and Kayle Wells, both of Enon; two step-brothers, Joshua Fanguy of Houma and Justin Fanguy of Mt. Hermon; two step-sisters and spouses, Jessica and Joey Frisella and Jodi and Scott Lirette, all of Houma; four nephews, Daniel, Rene’ and Paul George and Luke Lirette; and three nieces, Caydence Wells, Gabrielle Frisella and Kylie Lirette
• preceded in death by his father, Larry Wells; and his grandparents, Lloyd Wells and Lois Miller Wells
• an E-3 in the United States Marine Corps; rifleman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit of the I Marine Expeditionary Force based in Camp Pendleton, Calif.; this was his second tour of duty in Iraq
• Craine Funeral Home in Franklinton

 

AUGUST 12, 2004

Malcolm Joseph ‘Duke’ Banks

• age 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Georgette Washington; his parents, Annette Banks and Malcolm Barry Johnson; three sons, Malcolm Patton, Ahmad Patton and Hershell Banks, all of New Orleans; two stepsons, Yaseen McKinley and Tyrell Robinson, both of Houma; one stepdaughter, Yazmeen Scott of Houma; five brothers, James, Maurice and Darnell Banks, all of Houma, Malcolm and Thurmon Johnson, both of New Orleans; and three sisters, Rose Marie Johnson of New Orleans, Lashonda Banks and Anita Banks, both of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Martha and Candice Johnson; and two uncles, Isaac Banks and Ricky Johnson
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Mildred Crochet Bergeron

• age 81, a native of Bayou Cane and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Dennis Bergeron Sr. and wife, Gail, of Sulphur, and Mark Bergeron and wife, Sammie, of Houma; three daughters, Barbara Dupre and husband, Norman, Sharon "Peanut" Matherne of Houma and Carolyn Casper and husband, Frank, of Greenbackville, Va.; two brothers, Allen and Douglas Crochet of Houma; three sisters, Flavia Redmond of Bourg, Shirley Rodrigue and Alice Mae Pizani of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Bergeron; her parents, Stanwood Crochet and Cecile Hebert Crochet; one daughter, Jeanne Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Tanya Thibodaux; four brothers, Louis "L. J.", Louris, Ernest and Stanwood Paul Crochet; and one sister, Lois Haydel
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Hartward Joseph ‘Shnook’ Dufrene

• age 79, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Daniel and wife, Effie C. Dufrene; two daughters, Lana and husband, Terry, Dufrene and Phyllis Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Leona Marie Matherne Dufrene; his parents, Wilfred Louis and Felicie Bernadette Fonseca Dufrene; and two brothers, Herbert Anthony and Hubert Paul Dufrene
• retired welder from Bollinger Shipyards Inc. for more than 30 years; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Sidney Charles Hebert

• age 64, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Emma Kelly of Dulac; one son, Charles Michael Hebert of Dulac; one daughter, Tina Marie Hebert Guidry and husband, Randy Guidry Sr., of Dulac; one brother, Myron Hebert; one sister, Ethel Luke; five grandchildren, Kym, Kacey and Randy Guidry Jr., of Dulac, Caine Hebert of Baker and Whitney Garrison of Houma; and five great-grandchildren, Kayla Martinez, Austin Guidry, Blayze Guidry and Sage Sidney Michelle Guidry, all of Dulac, and Alyssa Whitney of Gray
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Hebert and Mary Bourg Hebert; four brothers, Ernest, Walton, Anthony and Vernon Hebert; and three sisters, Ester Maronge, Anna Mae Hebert and Zelta Hebert
• retired charter fishing guide and a fisherman; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Elijah Brother ‘Kye’ Lawson Jr.

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia W. Lawson; eight sons, Sherman Lawson and wife, Bertha Helen, Robert Lawson and wife, Shirley, Isiah Lawson and wife, Jermon, Zilton Lawson and wife, Andrea, Kevin Johnson and wife, Leslie, Thomas Joseph and wife, Barbara, and Jerome and John Scott; seven daughters, Betty McGuire and husband, Claud, Patronella Lawson and husband, Alton, Shelvin Lawson, Vickie Lawson, Regina Harris and husband, Darrin, Monique Williams and Nicole Matthews and husband, Anthony; two brothers, Eugene McGuire and wife, Leola, and Jimmy Lawson; 62 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Evaline Lawson; his parents, Elisha Lawson and Olivia McGuire; three sons, Elisha III, Clarence and Earl Lawson; and one daughter, Edna Lawson
• machine operator for Terrebonne Consolidated Government and was a member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church

Rosalie LeBouef Lirette

• age 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Delvin "Pappose" J. Lirette Sr.; two sons, Delvin "D.J." Lirette Jr. and wife, Joanna, and Richard "Ricky" Lirette and wife, Brenda; two daughters, Eleanor Lirette and companion, Lyle Lecompte, and Ida Faciane; two brothers, Carbert Lebouef and wife, Joan Ann and Hubert Lebouef and wife, Sharon; six sisters, Mildred Rodrigue and husband, Emile, Rosabelle Rodrigue and husband, Claude, Rita Mae Ryder, Hilda Sevin and husband, Percy, Mary Lee Henry and Norma Ann Becker and husband, Ace; seven grandchildren, Desaire Lirette and wife, Antira, Brian Lirette and wife, Kathy, Sherry Harshman and husband, Neil, Jessie Authement, Kelly Authement and wife, Joann, Charity Boudreaux and husband, Jacob, and Dustin Facine; one step-grandson, Myles Lecompte; three foster grandchildren, Annette Ruthledge, Deana Dupre and Charlie Lodrigue; 10 great-grandchildren Brandon, Kayleigh, Logan, Zachary and Shaye Lirette, Owen and Koby Harshman, Drake Authement, Kaylee and Ian Lecompte; and seven foster great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Beulah Boudreaux Lebouef; two daughters, Barbara and Elaine Lirette; her grandparents, Etienne and Alida Bourg Lebouef and Eddie and Clarise Ledet Boudreaux; five brother, Joseph, Alvin Sr., Allen, Carroll and Nelson Lebouef; and one sister, Beulah Lebouef
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Larry Lucas Jr.

• age 14, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Elizabeth D. Lucas and Larry Lucas Sr. of Mississippi; his grandparents, Christine Jewell and Jesse Jewell of Texas; his aunts and uncles, Miriam and Keith Warner, Howard and Delma Linson, Stan and Evelyn Linson, Ellis and Jerry Linson, Diane and Bobo Gore of Mississippi, Aunt Blanche and Aunt Lorene of Belle Chasse; numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins; sisters, Damini L. Deen, Devin D. Crochet and husband, Clarence "Boo" Crochet and their daughter, Shakeira J. Crochet, and Amanda Lucas; brother, Jonathan Lucas; special love from his best friends, Josh, Tim, Wallace and Annie; andlove from family members Brett Corbitt, Justin Corbitt, Candice Corbitt, Miranda Gee and husband, Craig Gee, Gaige Corbitt and Tye Corbitt, Roy, Janell and Kade Corbitt, Thomas, Jackie, Harley and Arty Deen, and Jeremy and Jason Gore
• preceded in death by his grandparents, William T. Linson, Arner L. Lucas and Mary R. Lucas; two uncles, Leslie Lucas and Ricky Jewell; and one aunt, Elda Linson
• Samart Funeral Home

Fannie Mae Ross Parker

• age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Willie Parker Jr. and wife, Barbara, Joseph Parker and wife, Joanetta, Terry Parker Sr. and wife, Janice, Micheal Parker and wife, Ada, and David Parker Sr. and wife, Loretta, all of Houma; two daughters, Ann Parker and Betty Parker, both of Houma; eight brothers, David Ross and Herman Carter, both of Chauvin, Bernard, Nelson and Burnell Vincent, of Chauvin, Ernest Ross of Houma and Allen Ross and Raymond Ross, both of Gray; two sisters, Rose Ross and Ernestine Lewis of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Parker Sr.; her parents, Clifford and Pearl Ross; five brothers, Percy, James, Clifton, Sterling and Ronald Ross; and two sisters, Edna Ross and Alice Ross
• homemaker and a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Hewitt ‘Doo’ Thibodeaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Little Caillou Baptist Mission in Chauvin; services Friday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Iola Blanchard Thibodeaux; five sons, Elmore Thibodeaux and wife, Margaret, Raleigh Thibodeaux and wife, Cindy, Gerald Thibodeaux and companion, Sherry, Gene Thibodeaux and wife, Rachel, and Laddie Thibodeaux; one daughter, Felicia Harper and husband, Charles; one brother, Roy Thibodeaux; one sister, Ouida Lecompte; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul A. and Felicia Henry Thibodeaux; and four sisters, Hazel Robicheaux, Stella Neal, Della Fanguy and Bella Fanguy
• Baptist

James ‘Cheakie’ ‘Whitey’ Williams

• age 63, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Elesha Nacole and Latia Sierra Williams, both of Houma; his devoted friend, Bobby Jean Shephard; four brothers, Haywood Williams Sr. of Dallas, Donald Williams and wife, Mary, and Ronny Williams, both of New Orleans and Alton Williams Jr. and wife, Nicole, of Lockport; three sisters, Vergie Stimley, Daisy Wallace and husband, Charles, all of Larose and Alta Mae Steward and husband, Raymond, of Montegut; and two grandchildren, Kayla Williams and James Small
• preceded in death by his parents, Alton Sr. and Ollie Jones Williams; one daughter, Jamie Williams; three brothers, Alvin Sr., Nathan and Hayes Williams; and one grandson, Devonte’ Williams
• member of Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 and fabulous 12 social club and was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 13, 2004

Ricky Jude Bader Jr.

• age 24, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Janis Dufrene Giroir and stepfather, Terry J. Giroir; his father, Ricky J. Bader Sr.; two sons, Gavin Jude Bader and Cullen Adams; his grandmother, Mae Dufrene; three sisters, Jenifer Marie Bader, Wendy Taylor and Cathy Taylor; one half-sister, Sandy Lucille Bader; one stepsister, Lacey Renee Giroir; one nephew, Gage Michael Gautreaux; and one niece, Sadie Nicole Henn
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin "C.J." Dufrene; his grandmother, Yvonne Theresa Reese; one cousin, Gillian Marie Dufrene; and one uncle, Michael D. Bader
• writer and composer of poetry and loved singing, playing the guitar and music; avid golfer
• Samart Funeral Home

Mildred Crochet Bergeron

• age 81, a native of Bayou Cane and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Dennis Bergeron Sr. and wife, Gail, of Sulphur, and Mark Bergeron and wife, Sammie, of Houma; three daughters, Barbara Dupre and husband, Norman, Sharon "Peanut" Matherne of Houma and Carolyn Casper and husband, Frank, of Greenbackville, Va.; two brothers, Allen and Douglas Crochet of Houma; three sisters, Flavia Redmond of Bourg, Shirley Rodrigue and Alice Mae Pizani of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Bergeron; her parents, Stanwood Crochet and Cecile Hebert Crochet; one daughter, Jeanne Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Tanya Thibodaux; four brothers, Louis "L. J.", Louris, Ernest and Stanwood Paul Crochet; and one sister, Lois Haydel
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Celestine Breaux

• age 78, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Israelite Baptist Church in Valentine; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one niece and one nephew
• preceded in death by her husband, Mack Breaux; her parents, Sally Jones Reed and John Reed; one brother, Benny Smith; and one sister, Evelina Parker Duncan
• member of Israelite Baptist Church

Hartward Joseph ‘Shnook’ Dufrene

• age 79, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• funeral services were held today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with interment in the Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Daniel and wife, Effie C. Dufrene; two daughters, Lana and husband, Terry, Dufrene and Phyllis Dufrene; one sister, Mrs. Emelda (Frank) Foret; 10 grandchildren, Danielle Andras, Shane, Lacy and Corey Dufrene, Shantelle Cockerham, Joshua and Willie Bellanger, Terry Jr., Tasha and Tray Caramonta; 13 great-grandchildren, Devin, Dustin, Madison and Bryson Andras, Logan and Hunter Maronge, Tyler Dufrene, Mason Quatrevingt, Bailey Cockerham, Kayla, Koby and Kane Bellanger and Gavin Caramonta; and three step-great-grandchildren, Reba, Rebecca and Hilary Yates
• preceded in death by his wife, Leona Marie Matherne Dufrene; his parents, Wilfred Louis and Felicie Bernadette Fonseca Dufrene; and two brothers, Herbert Anthony and Hubert Paul Dufrene
• retired welder from Bollinger Shipyards Inc. for more than 30 years; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Cornelius Roman Jackson Sr.

• age 61, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in New Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Olga Jackson of Raceland; three daughters, Monica Nelson of Austin, Texas, Michelle Hills of Houston, and Melanie Jackson of Raceland; eight sons, Gregory Roberson, Cornelius Jackson Jr. and Michael Farlow of Raceland, Keith Roberson of California, Author Roberson of Florida, Martin Farlow of Minnesota, Kevin Roberson of Atlanta, Corwin Jackson, U. S. Navy stationed in Japan, and Alex Gaylord of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Thomas Jackson of Larose and the Rev. Cleopheus Jackson of Houma
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bryant; his parents, the Rev. Ernest Sr. and Alma Jackson; and two brothers, Ernest Jackson Jr. and Enoch Paul Jackson
• Baptist

Elijah Brother ‘Kye’ Lawson Jr.

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia W. Lawson; eight sons, Sherman Lawson and wife, Bertha Helen, Robert Lawson and wife, Shirley, Isiah Lawson and wife, Jermon, Zilton Lawson and wife, Andrea, Kevin Johnson and wife, Leslie, Thomas Joseph and wife, Barbara, and Jerome and John Scott; eight daughters, Betty McGuire and husband, Claud, Patronella Lawson and husband, Alton, Shelvin Lawson, Vickie Lawson, Regina Harris and husband, Darrin, Monique Williams, Nicole Matthews and husband, Anthony, and Olivia Anderson and husband, Clearance; two brothers, Eugene McGuire and wife, Leola, and Jimmy Lawson; 62 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Evaline Lawson; his parents, Elisha Lawson and Olivia McGuire; three sons, Elisha III, Clarence and Earl Lawson; and one daughter, Edna Lawson
• machine operator for Terrebonne Consolidated Government and was a member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church

Louis Privat ‘Pete’ Menou

• age 64, a native of Iota and resident of Bourg, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Menou; two daughters, Candece and Rosemary Menou; one stepson, Steven Guidry; four sisters; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, R. B. and Marie Louise Menou; and two brothers, Roland and Victor Menou

Meryl Margaret Billiu Milliman

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donna Jean (Jeanie) Milliman Richard; and one granddaughter, Emily Richard Rooney and husband, Carl, of Gretna
• preceded in death by her parents, Donald Stewart and Rita Margaret Chauvin Billiu; and two brothers, Donald Jude and Dooley Stewart Billiu
• retired executive secretary for the U. S. Government Draft Board; graduated from Terrebonne High School and was a member of the honor court; after high school she worked part-time for her father, keeping books for Billiu’s Meat Market; then worked as a typist at the U. S. Naval Air Station for four years becoming a fiscal accounting clerk when the base shut down; also worked at Houma Insurance and Real Estate Agency and Kelly Drilling Co. until she obtained a position with the local Selective Service; later she worked for National Supply Company then returned to the Selective Service unit until her retirement
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

AUGUS 14, 2004

Rickey Jude Bader Jr.

• age 24, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Janis Dufrene Giroir and stepfather, Terry J. Giroir; his father, Rickey J. Bader Sr.; two sons, Gavin Jude Bader and Cullen Adams; his grandmother, Mae Dufrene; two sisters, Jenifer Marie Bader and Sandy Lucille Bader; three step-sisters, Lacey Renee Giroir, Wendy Taylor and Cathy Taylor; one nephew, Gage Michael Gautreaux; and one niece, Sadie Nicole Henn
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin "C. J." Dufrene; his grandmother, Yvonne Theresa Reese; one cousin, Gillian Marie Dufrene; and one uncle, Michael D. Bader
• writer and composer of poetry and loved singing, playing the guitar and music; an avid golfer
• Samart Funeral Home

Oscar J. Himel Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Napoleon-ville, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his friend and companion, Mable Baily; three sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Margaret Himel, Russell and June Himel and Paul and Wenda Himel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Glenn Naquin, Carolyn and Vincent Saladio, and Paulette and Willard Wiggins; one daughter-in-law, Christine Himel; two sisters, Viola Allen and Lucille Hernandez; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy B. Himel; his second wife, Mable C. Himel; his parents, Amadeo and Effie Himel; one son, Ralph Adam Himel; three brothers, Everette, Harry and Henry Himel; and one sister, Emily Sansoni
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carl T. Santiny

• age 73, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgia Wood Santiny; four sons, Carl Tommy Santiny Jr., Carlos Anthony Santiny, Gino Giovanni Santiny and Nico Nicolas Santiny; two daughters, Michelle Santiny Martin and Carla Santiny McVey; two sisters, Pearl J. Lafont and Ruby M. Mitchell; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ovide and Louise Bradberry Santiny; one grandchild, Lana Martin; one brother, Clifford Santiny Sr.; and one sister, Sally Thompson
• served in the U. S. Air Force for four years during the Korean Conflict; served as town of Grand Isle Alderman for 24 years and was Justice of the Peace for eight years; member of the American Legion, the V.F.W., Grand Isle Fire Department and the Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo Association; employed by Freeport-McMoran for 39 years

 

AUGUST 15, 2004

Anthony ‘Rannie’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; military services held Monday at the church cemetery, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma
• survived by six sons, Anthony Jr., Rannie, Patrick, Brian and Clark Boudreaux and Marty Foret; two daughters, Salome Ann Dupre and Karen Prosperie; three sisters, Elfery Falgout, Beulah Hebert and Vienna Belanger; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Evest and Rose Price Boudreaux; one daughter, Shirley Boudreaux; one grandson, Myron Prosperie Jr.; one brother, Noltyn Boudreaux; and one sister, Velma Boudreaux
• Catholic, a U. S. Army Veteran and volunteered for the Terrebonne Council on Aging; truck driver for Saia Motor Freight in Houma for 23 years

Jordan Paul Chauvin

• infant, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• graveside services Monday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Jacob Chauvin and Ashley Trahan; his grandparents Gilbert and Tammy Mejia Trahan and Alcess Jr. and Amery Vegas Chauvin; and his great-grandparents Herbert and Anna Bruce Billiot and Julia Callais Vegas
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard Mejia Sr., Adam Trahan Sr. and Vita Ray Chaisson Trahan, Tillman Vegas Sr., Alcess Chauvin Sr. and Olympe Rousse Chauvin
• Christian

Amelia Claire Eschete

• age 6, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:22 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; rosary recited at the church; mass Monday at the church
• survived by her parents, Dean and Margaret Smith Eschete; her grandparents, Curtis and Carol Eschete and Francis and Dorothy Smith; her godfather, John Farrell; her godmother, Maria Smith; her twin brother, Andrew Charles Eschete; and three sisters, Amanda Richard and Elizabeth and Lauren Eschete
• attended Acadian Elementary School
• Samart Funeral Home

Ernest Lodrigue

• age 62, a native of Four Point and a resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services today at the funeral home
• survived by four brothers, Louis "Mac," Edward, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue; and one sister Marie Irene Lodrigue
• preceded in death by his parents, Eloi and Marie Billiot Lodrigue; one brother, Junior Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie "Florence" Lodrigue, Marie "Mildred" Chaisson and Josephine "Mabel" Billiot

Verlie Plaisance Matherne

• age 70, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 3:03 p.m. Friday Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Percy Lee Matherne, one son, Dean Matherne and wife, Roxanne; three daughters, Paula and husband, Milton Schouest Jr., Penny and husband, Brian Savoie, and April and husband, Edward Detiveaux Jr.; six brothers, Spergin, Levy Jr., Michael, David, Chris and Tommy Plaisance; three sisters, Leanne Dufrene, Genelle Cheramie and Judy Lapeyrousse; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents; Levy and Pauline Matherne Plaisance and her step-mother Adelia Plaisance
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus; volunteered at the Veterans Affairs Hospital of New Orleans and Raceland Manor; an Avon representative

Veondra Monique Patterson

• age 30, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Tuesday at Majestic Mortuary in New Orleans, with burial in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Metairie
• survived by her father, Vincent Clark of New Orleans; three sons, Keith, Kenya and Keenan Patterson; one daughter, Keondra Patterson; four sisters, Stephanie, Vanessa and Javona Patterson, all of Houma, and Lashawn Bell of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her mother Terrilyn Patterson
• portrait photographer at Wal-Mart

Cleveland Joseph ‘Doo’ Pierre

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mildred Trahan Pierre of Houma; two sons Joseph Pierre and wife, Rachel, of Houma, and Mike Pierre and wife, Cindy, of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter, Veronica Pellegrin and husband, Ricky, of Houma; one brother, Harry Pierre of Houma; one sister, Clara Parfait and husband, James, of Houma; eight grandchildren, Jamie Pierre and wife, Anna, Rosalyn Boudreaux and husband, Craig, Jaclyn Billiot, and Hilary, Michalla, Kevin, Christina and Sarah Pierre; four great-grandchildren, Beau and Luke Pierre and Caleb and Dagon Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lena Francis Pierre; one son, Fernand Pierre; one brother, Junius Pierre
• parishioner of Grand Caillou Baptist Church; retired self-employed fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald P. Rau

• age 61, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Labadieville, died at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with interment in the Morgan City Cemetery’s mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Fangue Rau; one son, Peter Rau; two daughters, Angelle Rau Powell and Heidi Rau; one stepson, Jack A. Stansbury Jr.; one stepdaughter, Anna S. Aloisio; one brother, William A. Rau Jr.; three sisters, Gail Rau Lutz, Patricia Rau Sokol and Glenn Rau Jenniskens; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Florestine Pitre and William A. Rau Sr.
• 35-year retiree of J. Ray McDermott

Samuel Burton Wilson III

• age 74, a native of Cleveland, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, after an extended illness
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the Nicholls State University campus; Episcopal services Monday at the chapel
• survived by his wife, Anne Kennedy Wilson; three sons, Samuel Burton Wilson IV of Houma, Robert E. Wilson of Valrico, Fla., and Dr. Paul J. Wilson of Thibodaux; three daughters, Wanda Wilson of Durango, Colo., Margaret Anne Kearns of Thibodaux and Brenda Wilson of New Orleans; three sisters, Alice James of Meridian, Miss., Elizabeth James of Springfield, Tenn., and Marcia Griffis of Meridian; and 12 grandchildren
• retired as a Nicholls State University distinguished service professor of biology in 1998; at Nicholls, he pioneered in shrimp research and in 1973 was the chief force in establishing the Faculty Senate; served as its president for three years; during 38 years of service at Nicholls, he taught innumerable students, many of whom are now doctors, dentists and nurses
• Wilson was born Feb. 26, 1930, in Memphis but grew up in Cleveland, Miss.; completed degrees at Delta State University and at Louisiana State University, later undertaking graduate studies at Tulane University; served in the U. S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955, stationed in Japan during much of that time; studied and taught art at Studio One in Gray for 15 years

 

AUGUST 16, 2004

David Joseph ‘Pool Doo’ Baudoin Sr.

• age 65, a native of Paradis and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Bonnie Faye Rome Baudoin; one son, David Jr. "Bubba"; seven daughters, Tammy Alford, Janice Shirley, Sandi Thompson, Julie Jones, Misti Loupe and Kristen and Ashley Baudoin; three brothers, John, Nolan and Norman "Blackie" Baudoin; one sister, Thelma "Sis" Bertrand; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide John and Dora Lucia Bourgeois Baudoin; and one son, Christopher Baudoin
• U. S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Aurora ‘Ora’ Abadie Doiron Dickerson

• age 66, a native of Edgard and resident of Houma, died at 8:48 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Gerald "Jerry" Doiron Jr. of Houma; two stepsons, Eugene Dickerson and wife, Kathy, and Eric Dickeron and wife, Bettina, of Houma; four daughters, Becky Blanchard and husband, Joe, Brenda Doiron of Houma, Beth McNamara and husband, Barry, of Belle Chasse, and Bridget Lusco and husband, Santo "Speedy", of Raceland; three brothers, Clifford Abadie and wife, Rose Ann, Melvin Abadie and wife, Betty, and Errol Abadie of Houma; four sisters, Lucille Dupepe of Gonzales, Dolly Louviere, Grace Pitre and husband, Donald, and Clara Boudoin and husband, Lloyd, of Houma; five grandchildren, Danielle Doiron, Brandon McNamara, Brent McNamara, Lauren Lusco and Tyler Lusco; and four step-grandchildren, Stacy, Ryan, Erica and Paul Dickerson
• preceded in death by her husband, Raeford Dickerson; her parents, Simeon Raymond Abadie and Aurore Waguespack Abadie; one brother, Raymond "June" Abadie; and two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Mercedes) Cooper and Mrs. John (Carmen) McDonald
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Victor J. Duet

• age 84, a native and resident of Galliano, died at noon Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
• mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Udora Danos Duet; two daughters, Corina D. Curole and Winola D. Martin; one brother, George Duet; three sisters, Cleonise Cheramie, Clarise Duet and Mae Doucet; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Filicien and Louise Guidry Duet; four sons; nine brothers, Filicien, Donatien, Ozeme, Zeweb, Leon, Leander, Nolan, Almate and Amae Duet; and three sisters, Louise Bellanger, Lionell Smith and Victoria Blanchard
• retired boat captain and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Dolores C. Mire

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Carroll J. Mire; one son, Perry A. Mire; two daughters, Darlene M. Leger and Tammy M. Landry; one brother, Alton Chiasson; four sisters, Bessie C. Chiasson, Emma C. Mire, Marie C. Barrilleaux and Gladys C. Richard; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nealy Chiasson and Inez Thibodeaux Chiasson; and two brothers, Junius and Gilbert Chiasson

Veondra Monique Patterson

• age 30, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Majestic Mortuary in New Orleans; services Tuesday at the mortuary, with burial in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Metairie
• survived by her father, Vincent Clark of New Orleans; three sons, Keith, Kenya and Keenan Patterson; one daughter, Keondra Patterson; four sisters, Stephanie, Vanessa and Javona Patterson, all of Houma, and Lashawn Bell of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her mother Terrilyn Patterson
• portrait photographer at Wal-Mart
• Community Funeral Home

Elton Anderson Ross Jr.

• age 21, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Sadie Ross Meads of Morgan City; three daughters, Nala Southall, Na-Ishea Southall and Na-Kayla Southall, all of Thibodaux; four brothers, Robert and Raymond Ross of Thibodaux, Derrick Harris and Sedric Williams of Mississippi; two step-brothers, Qwent and Terrell Meads of Labadieville; six sisters, Jaundlyn M. Ross of Atlanta, Shentell L. Ross of Morgan City, Laquita M. Ross and Catric Triggs of Thibodaux, Lyshandre Harris and Kannetha Brown of Pickens, Miss.; and one step-sister, Nikki Meads of Labadieville
• preceded in death by his father, Elton Anderson; and his grandparents, Stella and Robert Ross
• Baptist

Mary Bunnell Russ

• age 90, a native of North Carolina and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Joyce Eschete and husband, Lawrence; one daughter-in-law, Helen Russ; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Russ; her parents, Emmett and Bonita Packer Bunnell; two sons, Frank Jr. and James "JW" Russ; one daughter, Wanda Russ Parker; three brothers, Jasper, James and Thurman Bunnell; and one sister, Nettie Murdock
• homemaker

John Robert Thomas

• age 80, a native of Oil City and resident of Houma, died at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Tuesday at the chapel; graveside service Wednesday at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville
• survived by his wife, Margaret Sherwin Thomas of Houma; one son, Richard Alan Thomas and wife, Verna, of Gray; one daughter, Janine Thomas Boudreaux and husband, Donald, of Schriever; one brother, Rayford Thomas and wife, Marilyn, of Bakersfield, Calif.; one sister, Dixie Thomas Mills of Haynesville; one brother-in-law, Ronald "Buddy" Modisette of Haynesville; seven grandchildren, Denise Dufrene, Robert A. Thomas, Bridget Thomas Parker, Candice Ganaway, Corey Boudreaux, Brandon Thomas and Brandi Thomas; and four great-grandchildren, Austin Ganaway, Blake Dufrene, Philip Parker and Mackenzie Parker
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sims Thomas and Denver Opal Meeks Thomas; and one son, Barry Dean Thomas
• retired transportation manager of Placid Oil Company with 24 years of service; U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 17, 2004

Daniel Lynn ‘Dan’ Waterman

• age 50, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Sandra Flowers and Patricia Berkey
• preceded in death by his parents, Howard S. Waterman and Rita Zeller Waterman; one brother, Mennaugh "Joe" Waterman; and one sister, Nora Waterman

John Robert Thomas

• age 80, a native of Oil City and resident of Houma, died at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; religious services today at the chapel; graveside service Wednesday at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville
• survived by his wife, Margaret Sherwin Thomas of Houma; one son, Richard Alan Thomas and wife, Verna, of Gray; one daughter, Janine Thomas Boudreaux and husband, Donald, of Schriever; one brother, Rayford Thomas and wife, Marilyn, of Bakersfield, Calif.; one sister, Dixie Thomas Mills of Haynesville; one brother-in-law, Ronald "Buddy" Modisette of Haynesville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sims Thomas and Denver Opal Meeks Thomas; and one son, Barry Dean Thomas
• retired transportation manager of Placid Oil Company with 24 years of service; U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of First United Methodist Church

Beatrice Elizabeth Barrilleaux Legleu

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Paul Legleu and Kevin Peter Legleu; two sisters, Shirley B. Hebert and Lois B. Arceneaux; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean Oneil Legleu; her parents, Murphy Paul Barrilleaux and Elvire Guillot Barrilleaux; one son, Michael John Legleu; and one brother, Charles J. Barrilleaux

Annie Marie Hackel

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; rosary recited Wednesday at the funeral home; Liturgy of the Word Service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two nephews and two nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Hackel and Rose Saik Hackel; two brothers, Willie Hackel Jr. and Michel Hackel; and two sisters, Emily Hackel Poche and Celina Hackel Bergeron
• retired clerk with Louisiana Department of Conservation and was a former employee of the Houma Courier; member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

AUGUST 18, 2004

Vivian Roger Guillot

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Judy Guillot, Dianne Ponvelle and Martha Golmon; two grandchildren, Chad Ponvelle and Candy Golmon; and two nephews, Carroll Roger and Ray Roger
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas John Guillot; her parents, Lucinda Mire Roger and Omer Roger; and two brothers, Eugene and Roy Roger
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gerald J. ‘Jerry’ Marcantel

• age 62, a native of Lafayette and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Baton Rouge
• survived by his mother, Amynthe C. Marcantel; one son, Gerald Marcantel; one daughter, Angele M. Druen; one brother, Michael Marcantel; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Idiol J. Marcantel

Marvin ‘Tre’ Marmande III

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his father, Marvin Marmande Jr. of Houma; his mother, Lenar Ledet Marmande Whitney of Houma; one brother, Ryan Joseph Marmande of Houma; one sister, Celeste Marie Marmande of Houma; and his grandparents, Marvin Marmande Sr., Loretta Young Marmande, Harris Ledet and Carlene Boquet Ledet, all of Houma
• student at Nicholls State University and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Logan Paul Naquin

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Kimberly Joan Duplantis Chafin and James Chafin of Houma; three sisters, Megan Joan Naquin, Emma Anne Chafin and Caroline Elizabeth Chafin of Houma; and his grandparents, Gerald and Judith Duplantis and Roland Naquin of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Marguerite Naquin
• a 2000 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University where he majored in pre-engineering; had plans to attend Louisiana State University and graduate with a degree in electrical engineering; wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin who adored his three sisters and godchild; an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing and spending time at the lake with his friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 19, 2004

Louie’ Marie Authement Authement

• age 80, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Magnus Antoine Authement of Chauvin; two sons, Eddie Authement and wife, Mary, and Chris Authement and wife, Mary, of Houma; three daughters, Elaine Fonville and husband, Earl, of Gray, Belinda Comeaux and former husband, Lee Roy, of Bourg, and Linda Theriot and husband, Kenneth, of Chauvin; 15 grandchildren, Terry Authement, raised as her own, Pam Hills, Mary Gautreaux, Rachel Bergeron, Morty Authement, Mickie Theriot, Emily White, Katherine Voisin, Christine Theriot, Courtney Authement, Corey Authement, Gary Comeaux, Jeremy Authement, Laura Comeaux and Christopher Authement; and eight great-grandchildren, Justin Gautreaux, Angel Theriot, Jonathon Theriot, Sarah Gautreaux, Grant Authement, Spencer Bergeron, Bricelyn White and Lily Authement
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon Authement and Loulie Eva Gautreaux Authement; her stepfather, Willis Joseph Benoit; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Authement; seven brothers, Bernard, Anthony, Nolese and Lionel Authement and Magnus, Tonis and Wallace Benoit; and three sisters, Doris Authement, Normandy White and Viola Leonard
• beloved housewife and mother; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ricky John Besson

• age 43, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Angela Arceneaux Besson; his mother, Genieve Albarado Besson; one son, Cory Besson; one daughter, Kelly Besson; one brother, Albert Besson; three sisters, Susanne Toups, Debra Loupe and Tammy Kullman; and one grandchild, Caleb Blanchard
• preceded in death by his father, Gilbert T. Besson Jr.; and his grandparents, Fernand Albarado, Lydia Coupel Albarado, Gilbert T. Besson Sr. and Lydia Andras Besson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Michael Paul Fazzio

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Gloria Theriot; three sisters, Crystal Simoneaux, Diane Duplantis and Gail Fazzio; and six nieces and nephews, Travis, Jarrett and Dustin Simoneaux, Rainah, Ryan and Robert Duplantis
• preceded in death by his father, Ray Fazzio
• Samart Funeral Home

Helen Bell Lyons

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Leroy Lyons of Houma; two daughters, Ora Maze and Franes Westly, both of Houma; four brothers, Alonso Nevers of Slidell, Robert Nevers Sr., John Nevers Sr. and Roosevelt Nevers Sr., all of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Usan Lyons; her parents, Alfred and Annie Collins Nevers; one stepson, Raymond Lyons; six brothers, Alfred, Reuben Sr., Clarence, George Sr., J.B. and Raymond Nevers; and three sisters, Nonie N. Campbell, Mercedes Nevers and Clara Mae Nevers
• homemaker and was on the Deaconess Board at Residence Baptist Church; member of Golden Social Aid, Community Social Aid and Union Benvelont Association

Valli ‘Val’ McCann

• age 43, a native of Houma and resident of College Station, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Sybil Marie Roddy McCann of Houma; two sons, Nicholas P. Boswell and Shay P. Boswell of Texas; one daughter, Julia E. McCann Thompson of Texas; two brothers, Randal P. McCann of Carencro and Rhett P. McCann of Slidell; two sisters-in-law, Melva McCann of Lafayette and Mitzi McCann of Slidell; one grandson, Bryson P. Duplantis; two nieces, Samantha McCann of Slidell and Lauren Hue of Baker; two nephews, Scott McCann of Baton Rouge and Matthew McCann of Lafayette; and aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by her father, Gerald Francis McCann; and her grandparents, Gordon and Lillian Brunet Roddy, Holly and Clothilde Ayo McCann and Barlow and Lois Hohenssee McCann
• computer technologist with Texas A & M
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leroy Meaux

• age 62, a native of Hackberry and resident of Gibson, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• graveside service Friday at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by two sons, Jonathan C. Meaux Sr. and wife, Mary, and Charles Leonard and wife, Christine; three daughters, Anna Meaux Page, Evelia Leonard and Elaine Leonard; one brother, Larry Meaux; two sisters, Florence Mercer and Stella Doucet; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Irene Pellegrin Meaux; his parents, Dave and Anna Teal Meaux; three sons, Leroy Meaux Jr., and Paul and Edward Leonard; and one brother, Henry Gotreaux

Louise Chambers Minor

• age 90, a native of Woodville, Miss., and resident of Baton Rouge, died at noon Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004
• visitation Friday at Scott’s Bluff Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, with burial in Edgefield Cemetery in Woodville
• survived by six daughters, Annie Montgomery, Adlena Gamble, Isola Chaney, Orgia Jones of Baton Rouge, Oceal McFarland and husband, David, and Toni Odom of Minden; two sons, Sylvestor Minor and wife, Helen, of Baton Rouge and Roosevelt Minor of Las Vegas; one brother, Lusty Chambers and wife, Rachel, of Woodville; 31 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emily B. Chambers and Issac Chambers; her husband, Leon Minor; four brothers, Roosevelt, Willie, Henry and Leon Chambers, three sisters, Janice and Susan Chambers and Odessa Stewman; four sons, Issac, Jack, Wardell and Lee Roy Minor; and one daughter, Nancy Jean Morgan

Logan Paul Naquin

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Kimberly Joan Duplantis Chafin and James Chafin of Houma; three sisters, Megan Joan Naquin, Emma Anne Chafin and Caroline Elizabeth Chafin of Houma; his grandparents, Gerald and Judith Duplantis, Roland Naquin of Houma, and Emma Chafin of Houma; and his godchild, Isabella Joan Naquin of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Marclet Naquin and James "Speedy" Chafin
• a 2000 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University where he majored in pre-engineering; had plans to attend Louisiana State University and graduate with a degree in electrical engineering; a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin who adored his three sisters and godchild; an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing and spending time at the lake with his friends; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 20, 2004

Oliver Joseph Bourgeois Jr.

• age 85, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Claudia Shaw Bourgeois; six sons, Oliver "Pookie" III, Robert, Richard, David, Francis and Lawrence Bourgeois; one brother, John Bourgeois; two sisters, Catherine Comeaux Kraemer and Elaine B. Daigle; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Joseph Bourgeois and Ida Hogan Bourgeois; one sister, Margaret B. Tate; and one granddaughter, Rani Bourgeois

Imagyn Chauvin

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
• graveside services today at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Chasity Ann Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Haleigh Rose Chauvin of Houma; her grandparents, Warren and Shirley LeBoeuf Chauvin of Houma; and her great-grandmother, Eula Mae Chauvin of Bayou Blue
• preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Emile Chauvin Sr.

Keith James Chauvin

• age 48, formerly of Houma and resident of Smyrna, Ga., died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his fianceé, Brenda Lovell of Smyrna; his best friend, Bud James Chauvin; one daughter and son-in-law, Heather Lee and John Bascle of Theriot; two sisters, Joyce Champagne of Theriot and Ann Chauvin of Raceland; four brothers, Dean Paul Chauvin Sr. of Houma, Gene Joseph Chauvin Sr. of Houma, Tommy Christopher Chauvin Sr. of Houma and Glenn Anthony Chauvin of Pineville; five grandchildren, Carson, Carter, Brennan, Caroline and Sumner Bascle, all of Theriot; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Goode John Chauvin and Betty Marie Leonard Chauvin; and one brother, Kenneth John Chauvin
• insurance adjuster for Dempsey Insurance and was a body technician for Kennesaw Paint and Body
• Castellaw Funeral Home in Georgia

Lucien Gerard Faucheux

• age 78, a native of Wallace and resident of Vacherie, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation today at H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher and to funeral time Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Joyce Waguespack Faucheux. He is the father and father-in-law of Donald and Agnes Faucheux, Brenda Marie Faucheux, Charles and Therese Faucheux, Mark and Catherine Faucheux, and Diane and Peter Champagne. He is also survived by seven siblings, Enola Faucheux, Lewis Faucheux, Malvin Faucheux, Clarence Faucheux, Mabel Cazenave, Vivian Waguespack and Clifford Faucheux; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fergus and Noelie Tregre Faucheux; and one sibling, Lynn Faucheux

Michael Paul Fazzio

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Gloria Theriot; three sisters, Crystal Simoneaux, Diane Duplantis and Gail Fazzio; five nephews, Travis, Jarrett and Dustin Simoneaux and Ryan and Robert Duplantis; and one niece, Rainah Duplantis
• preceded in death by his father, Ray Fazzio
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Friloux

• age 92, a native of Ama and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Waldein Guidroz Friloux; three daughters, Sharon Friloux, Linda Friloux Lanata and husband, Jerome, and Brooks Friloux Tregre and husband, Roy; three stepdaughters, Kathie Blanchard Howell and husband, Ronnie, Leona Blanchard St. Marie and husband, Tommy, and Patricia Blanchard White; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmina Zeringue Friloux and Joseph Friloux; his first wife, Pearl Soucier Stellies; three brothers, Henry, Pete and T-Joe Friloux; and one sister, Lillian Friloux
• employee for 53 years with International Tank Terminal; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Gussie Marie Babin Guilfour

• age 92, at Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three daughters, Geraline "Jay" Guilfour Sintes of Metairie, Judy Guilfour Duthu and Patricia Guilfour Brunet of Houma; two sisters, Bernice Bergeron and Eunice Usie of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanley John Guilfour; her parents, Sidney Joseph Babin and Modeste Olivier Babin; two daughters, Meryl Guilfour and Frances Guilfour Alexander; one granddaughter, Pamela Sintes; and one brother, Youance Babin
• homemaker, a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Gloria Lee Jackson

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004
• visitation today at Historic Second Baptist Church in New Orleans; services today at the church; religious services Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ronnie Simmons of Houma and Michael Simmons of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Carolyn Allen and husband, Michael Sr., of Houma; one sister, Edna Jackson of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Lilly Jackson; one daughter; three brothers, Earl, Alvin and Jimmy Jackson; and three sisters, Elnore J. Jackson, Julie J. Jackson and Pearl Jackson
• Baptist

Randy James Labit

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Thurs-day, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Sunday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his parents, Leon J. Labit and Helen Authement Labit of Houma; one daughter, Amanda Lynn Labit of Houma; two brothers, Ricky Paul Labit and wife, Kimberly Gallicio Labit, and Ronnie Jerome Labit and companion, Betty Spradlin, of Houma; one sister, Rhonda Claire LeCompte and husband, Barry P. LeCompte Sr., of Houma; his grandmother, Marie DuBois Labit Breaux of Houma; two nieces, Lacey LeCompte Lirette and husband, Joseph Lirette, and Lindsey Marie Phillips; four nephews, Barry Paul LeCompte Jr., Leonard James Labit, Richard Quinton Labit and Robert Leon Joseph Labit; and one great-niece, Madison Triston Phillips
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon P. Labit, Edward Authement Sr. and Ruth Bourg Authement
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doris B. Lirette

• age 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Willie, David, Wayne, Thomas, Alan, Don and Brian Lirette; four daughters, Leanna Fontenot, Linda Guidry, Gail Thibodaux and Brenda Pitre; one stepdaughter, Diane Richard; three brothers, Ivy Blanchard Jr., and Ridley and Gerald Blanchard; two sisters, Marguerite Naquin and Berta Landry; 37 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Cedatol Sr.; her second husband, Calvin Lirette; her parents, Ivy Sr. and Lydia Landry Blanchard; one daughter, Lydia Ann Cedatol; one brother, Donald Blanchard; and two sisters, Vivian Daigle and Audrey Jordan
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Valli ‘Va;’ McCann

• age 43, a native of Houma and resident of College Station, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Sybil Marie Roddy McCann of Houma; two sons, Nicholas P. Boswell and Shay P. Boswell of Texas; one daughter, Julia E. McCann Thompson of Texas; two brothers, Randal P. McCann of Carencro and Rhett P. McCann of Slidell; two sisters-in-law, Melva McCann of Lafayette and Mitzi McCann of Slidell; one grandson, Bryson P. Duplantis; two nieces, Samantha McCann of Slidell and Lauren Hue of Baker; two nephews, Scott McCann of Baton Rouge and Matthew McCann of Lafayette; and aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by her father, Gerald Francis McCann; and her grandparents, Gordon and Lillian Brunet Roddy, Holly and Clothilde Ayo McCann and Barlow and Lois Hohenssee McCann
• computer technologist with Texas A & M
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wendell Hugh Pate

• age 66, a native of Athens and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• no services were scheduled
• survived by four sons, E. J. Dugas Jr. and wife, Cheryl, Ronald Dugas and wife, Julie, Donald Dugas of Houma and Rondell Hugh "Ronnie" Pate; two daughters, Darlene Pitre and husband, Kirk, and Ann Normand and husband, Phillip, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Breaux Pate; his parents, Wendell Holmes Pate and Jundice May Thorton Pate; two brothers, Glynn Pate and Darwood McGinty; and two sisters, Belva Sue Pate and May Lynn Pate
• retired buggy driver with Marsh Equipment and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War

Hilda Marie Crowley Remy

• age 95, a native of New York and resident Lockport, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• mass Saturday in the chapel of the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus in Lockport, with burial in the family plot in Massachusetts
• survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gerald A. Remy; her parents, William H. Crowley and Anna M. Crowley; one son, Albert W. Remy; one daughter, Sister Marie Therese, O. P., nee Remy; two brothers, William H. Crowley Jr. and James Crowley; two sisters, Anna M. Crowley Carter and Julia A. Crowley Talbot; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Remy
• homemaker and teacher of catechism and first perpetually professed member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapter of Dominican Laity

 

AUGUST 21, 2004

Marliss Rita Lombas Duet

• age 69, a native of Morgan City and resident of Leaksville, Miss., died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Harold Solar Sr., Cyrus Solar Jr. and Rickey Solar; three daughters, Norma Lynn Summers, Marliss Ann Lena and Dianna Rita Gisclair; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Cyrus Solar Sr. and Bobby W. Duet; her parents, Albert and Loula Mae Lombas; one grandson; and one brother, Harold Lombas
• retired insurance salesperson

 

AUGUST 22, 2004

Sara Jane Pitzer Basye

• age 82, a resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Kirk’s Funeral Chapel in Bowling Green, Mo.; funeral services Wednesday at the chapel
• survived by two sons, Robert Bayse and wife, Kit, of Houma, Dick Basye and wife, Beverly, of Columbia, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Dixie Bayse Kovar and her husband, John, of Fort Walton, Fla.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Velma Carroll Pitzer and Roy P. Pitzer; her husband, Edwin Joseph Basye; one brother, Douglas Pitzer; one son, Edwin Bayse; and one grandson

Randy James Labit

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial services today at the funeral home
• survived by his parents, Leon J. Labit and Helen Authement Labit of Houma; one daughter, Amanda Lynn Labit of Houma; two brothers, Ricky Paul Labit and wife, Kimberly Gallicio Labit, Ronnie Jerome Labit and companion, Betty Spradlin, all of Houma; one sister, Rhonda Claire LeCompte and husband, Barry P. LeCompte Sr., of Houma; his grandmother, Marie DuBois Labit Breaux of Houma; two nieces, Lacey LeCompte Lirette and husband, Joseph Lirette, and Lindsey Marie Phillips; four nephews, Barry Paul LeCompte Jr., Leonard James Labit, Richard Quinton Labit and Robert Leon; and one great-niece, Madison Triston Phillips
• preceded in death by his wife, Jill Richard Labit; and his grandparents, Leon P. Labit, Edward Authement Sr. and Ruth Bourg Authement
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruth Peyregne Toups

• age 79, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died at 6:56 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at the Holy Family Church in Luling.; mass Monday at the church, with burial to follow in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Carl J. Toups; two sons, Bryon and Troy Toups; three daughters, Lydia McCombs, Gretchen McDonald and Kayla Danos; three sisters, Lillie Mae Boyer, Janella Brady and Marilyn Roberts; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jeanne Dugas Peyregne; one brother, Noble Peyregne; and three sisters, Dorothy Rensberger, Dora Eusea and Jeanne Laque
• Catholic

Ivy Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Chapel and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial to follow in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma LeBouef Thibodeaux; one son, Jerry Thibodeaux; four daughters, Debra Wright, Brenda Rogers, Carolyn Roussel and Connie Parr; one brother, Bennie Thibodeaux; four sisters, Aline Sonier, Rita Lirette, Pearl Rousseau and Shirley Gautreaux; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

Dorothy Mae DeRouen Schexnayder

• age 74, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• survived by her husband, Harold A. Schexnayder of Houma; three daughters, Linda Schexnayder, Tina Belanger Gilmer and husband, Mike, of Houma, and Sue Babin of Wilmington, Del.; eight grandchildren, Eric Babin, Corey Guidry, Chris Guidry, Kyle Guidry, Joshua Belanger, Rebekah Belanger, Kelli Frederick and Lori Babin; and three great-grandchildren, Jaden Guidry, and Taylor and Paige Eschete
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Aspazie Borel DeRouen; three sisters, Ada Latta, Aline Perry and Willie Mae Pellegrin; and three brothers, Vernice, Lucius and Dallas DeRouen
• homemaker and a parishioner St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Charles Anthony ‘Big C’ Ricks

• age 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Community Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Crescent Farm
• survived by his parents, Ellis Martin and James Little; four brothers, Floyd Sneeze Jr. and wife, Crystal, Issac Ricks and wife, Terrilynn, Darren Sneeze and Joseph Little; and seven sisters, Margaret Griffin and husband, Samuel, Mary Louise Johnson and husband, Stan, Barbara Ann Sneeze, Gail Sneeze, Elizabeth Little, Cynthia Little and Joann Young
• preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Ricks; and his grandmother, Ida Mae Bechum
• Baptist and his hobbies were basketball and football

Edna Mae Buquet Naquin

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Gerald Dupre and wife, Nina, Harry Dupre and wife, Valerie, Raymond Dupre and wife, Claudette, and Mark Dupre and wife, Janet, all of Houma; one daughter, Gail Dupre of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Naquin; her parents, George Buquet and Verna Brunet Buquet; and one brother, Floyd Buquet
• homemaker and a Catholic

Gussie Marie Babin Guilfour

• age 92, at Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three daughters, Geraline "Jay" Guilfour Sintes of Metairie, Judy Guilfour Duthu and Patricia "Joan" Guilfour Brunet of Houma; two sisters, Bernice Bergeron and Eunice Usie of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanley John Guilfour; her parents, Sidney Joseph Babin and Modeste Olivier Babin; two daughters, Meryl Guilfour and Frances Guilfour Alexander; one granddaughter, Pamela Sintes; and one brother, Youance Babin
• homemaker, a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Syble J. Callais

• age 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dick Callais; two daughters, Sally Callais and Mandy Gallais Griffin; one brother, Clarence Rodriguez Jr.; two sisters, Mary Rodriguez and Ruby Rodriguez; four grandchildren, Andrea Guidry, Tammy Callais, and Holden and Claude Griffin; and three great-grandchildren, Courtnee, Kylee and Jessie III Guidry
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Rodriguez and Ena Rodriguez; one son, Richard Callais; and two daughters Tammy Callais and Donna Callais

 

AUGUST 23, 2004

Shirley Trosclair Baye

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:17 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Michael Jr. and wife, Jessica, Baye and Chuck Baye; two daughters, Christine and husband, Tommy, McGehee, and Jeanne and husband, Terry, Autin; one sister, Betty Prejean; eight grandchildren, Joel, Bennett, Ryan and Lauren Baye, Vern and Brett McGehee, and Sean and Gregory Autin; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Baye
• preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Baye Sr.; her parents, George Trosclair and Jeanne Soignet Trosclair; five brothers, Irion, Cecil, Carl, Ray and Larry Trosclair; and two sisters, Theresa Fonseca and Myrtle St. Marie
• member of St. John Altar Society; also volunteered at St. John Catholic Church by being a bulletin folder and an Eucharistic minister
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Harvey L. Champagne

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridgette Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Jason, Cody and Kelly Champagne; two sisters, Brenda Clement and husband, Manuel, of Houma, and Debra Gautreaux and husband, Daniel, of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Elsie Ledet Champagne; and one brother, Jackie Davis
• served in the U. S. Air Force and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Rich William Freeman

• age 82, a native of Summit, Miss., and resident of Lucedale, Miss., died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation today at Sigler Funeral Home in Lucedale; funeral services Tuesday at Winburn Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Margaret E. Lewis and husband, Steve, of Creola, Ala.; two sons, Larry Wayne Freeman and wife, Darlene, of Houma and David Lee Freeman and wife, Carol Ann, of Belle Chasse; two brothers, Harvey Freeman of Pascagoula, Miss., and Vernon Freeman of Natchez, Miss; five sisters, Jurlee Arrington, of Chickasaw, Ala., Johnnie Carney of Natchez, Marie Boise of St. Francesville, Janelle Horn of Texarkana, Texas, and Martha Dell DeLaugher of Ellisville, Miss.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Emma Freeman
• retired oilfield gang pusher for 37 years, a farmer and a World War II Army veteran; Methodist

Jean Paul ‘J. P.’ Fonseca Jr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by two brothers, Levery Fonseca and wife, Lou, of Thibodaux and Kermit P. Fonseca of Houma; and one sister, Mary Lee Tullis of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Paul Fonseca Sr. and Victoria Knobloch Fonseca; and four brothers, Cyrus, Douglas Sr., Ernest and Berwick Fonseca

Doris B. Lirette

• age 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• funeral services were held Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Willie, David, Wayne, Thomas, Alan, Don and Brian Cedotal; four daughters, Leanna Fontenot, Linda Guidry, Gail Thibodaux and Brenda Pitre; one stepdaughter, Diane Richard; three brothers, Ivy Blanchard Jr., and Ridley and Gerald Blanchard; two sisters, Marguerite Naquin and Verda Landry; 37 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Cedatol Sr.; her second husband, Calvin Lirette; her parents, Ivy Sr. and Lydia Landry Blanchard; one daughter, Lydia Ann Cedatol; one brother, Donald Blanchard; and two sisters, Vivian Daigle and Audrey Jordan
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed pokena and dancing
• Samart Funeral Home

Dorothy Mae DeRouen Schexnayder

• age 74, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• no services were scheduled; . memorial service was planned
• survived by her husband, Harold A. Schexnayder of Houma; three daughters, Linda Schexnayder, Tina Belanger Gilmer and husband, Mike, of Houma, and Sue Babin of Wilmington, Del.; eight grandchildren, Eric Babin, Corey Guidry, Chris Guidry, Kyle Guidry, Joshua Belanger, Rebekah Belanger, Kelli Frederick and Lori Babin; and three great-grandchildren, Jaden Guidry, and Taylor and Paige Eschete
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Aspazie Borel DeRouen; three sisters, Ada Latta, Aline Perry and Willie Mae Pellegrin; and three brothers, Vernice, Lucius and Dallas DeRouen
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ivy Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• funeral services were held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma LeBouef Thibodeaux; one son, Jerry Thibodeaux; four daughters, Debra Wright, Brenda Rogers, Carolyn Roussel and Connie Parr; one brother, Bennie Thibodeaux; four sisters, Aline Sonier, Rita Lirette, Pearl Rousseau and Shirley Gautreaux; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Justile Porche Thibodeaux; one brother, Druby Thibodeaux; and one granddaughter, Lisa Rogers
• U. S. World War II Army veteran and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 24, 2004

Leona ‘Leonore’ Duplantis English

• age 90, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, after a lengthy illness
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by three sons, John Winston English and James "Woody" English, both of Houma, and David Alan Dickinson and wife, Gina, of Houston; one brother, Dallas Joseph Duplantis and wife, Gladys, of Owensbrough, Ky.; two sisters, Lura Marie Malbrough Gardner and Maria Ann Pontiff and husband, Paul Pontiff, of Houma; two sisters-in-law, Robbie Duplantis and Mary Lou Duplantis; five grandsons, John Winston English Jr. and wife, Julie, of Lockport, Brent Charles English and wife, Mary, of Houma, Brandon John English and Garrett Edward English of Raceland and Joshua Dickinson of Houston; and four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Malia, Benjamin and Emma English
• preceded in death by her husband, John William English Jr.; her parents, Calvin Jean Baptist Duplantis and Clothilde Therse LeBlanc Duplantis; one daughter, Mary Rose Caroline English; two brothers, Floyd Jean Duplantis and Perry John Duplantis; and one sister, Anna Lee Rosalie Duplantis Hebert
• retired schoolteacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a homemaker; an active member in the community and state level in organizing different committees; member of the Catholic Daughter of America Court Cardinal Gibbons No. 177 for 55 years, a member of the 8/40 Salon where she served as the Chapeor National and member for 46 years; life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 3700, Bergeron Post and Lenox-Hotard and American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 31; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willie ‘Pluke’ Durkins

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Angela Barrow of Houma; four brothers, Alexander Durkins III of Ethel, and Anthony, Stanley and Noel Durkins, all of Houma; four sisters, Zeovie Redmond, Elaine Austin and husband, Leroy, Laura Jones and husband, Ervin, and Dianne Scoby and husband, the Rev. Lloyd Scoby, all of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Carrie Johnson Durkins; his grandparents, Henry Tucker Johnson and Eva Gold James Johnson; his great-grandmother, Rachel James; one brother, Hayward Durkins; and one nephew, Harold Dwayne Matthews
• U. S. Navy veteran and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Jean Prejean Dufrene

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her parents, Clay Prejean and Bernice Lebouef Prejean; one son, Lucius Dufrene and wife, Crystal, of New Iberia; two daughters, Nyla Prestenbach and husband, Kevin Sr., of Houma and Nedra Dufrene; her caregivers, Janet Santoy, Lois Domangue, Yvonne Lebouef, Ashley Strickland and Sylvia Naquin; and seven grandchildren, Jenny, Kevin Jr. and Eva Prestenbach, Lindsey and Katelyn Dufrene and Nickey and Brandon Porrier
• preceded in death by her spouse, Emery Dufrene
• Wal-Mart employee for 18 years and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lucette Gisclair Terrebonne

• age 84, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery
• survived by five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Oliver B. Terrebonne; her parents, Hudson and Alexina Danos Gisclair; one daughter, Louella Griffin; three brothers, Douglas, Irwin and Lin Mark Gisclair; and one grandchild

Richard F. Jambon

• age 49, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• funeral services were today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Jude, Jay and John Jambon; and four sisters, Polly Borden, Mary Lee Wynmore, Phyllis Jambon and Paulette LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Edna Mae Terrebonne Jambon; and four brothers, Dean, Phillip, Mark and Michel Jambon Jr.

Freda Mercedes Andras

• age 66, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004
• funeral services were today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three brothers, George, Wayne and Ronald Rothman; and seven sisters, Hazel Malbrough, Edna Margon, Mamie Gagneaux, Marie Halford, Clair Spears, Lottie Duet and Linda Rothman
• preceded in death by her husband, Nobby Andras; her parents, William and Mable Rothman; one son, Bobby Joe Andras; one daughter, Jame Andras; and two brothers, Phillip and Frank Rothman

 

AUGUST 25, 2004

Gilbert Joseph Auseve Sr.

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorida Champagne Auseve; two sons, Gilbert "Jay" Auseve Jr. and Darren Anselmi; one brother, Roy Anselmi; five sisters, Lorida Rogers, Leona Guidry, Austreda Collins, Clauodet Duet and Verda Guidroz; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexson and Angelina Guidry Anselmi; one son, Donald Anselmi; one brother, Fedless Anselmi; and one sister, Leoda Anselmi Williams
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Gloria Jennewine Ward

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 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 Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by six sons, Thomas Alex Ward Jr., Michael David Ward, Alan Lee Ward, Kerry George Ward and wife, Ellen, Richard Bliss Ward of Houma and Don Loren Ward and wife, Jeannie, of Brookhaven, Miss.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Alex Ward Sr.; her parents, James Jennewine and Ruth Boudreaux Jennewine; one son, James Thomas Ward; and one sister, Ruth Hardeman
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Van ‘Penna’ Wolfe Sr.

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Baptist Church
• survived by three sons, Van Wolfe Jr., Preston Wolfe and Bernard Wolfe; two daughters, Lois and Paula Wolfe; one brother, Square Wolfe Jr.; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosebell White Wolfe; his parents, Square and Sarah Picou Wolfe; two sons, Robert and Anthony Wolfe; six brothers, Willie, Williams, Joseph, Claudell, Jimmie Sr. and Clarence; and two sisters, Mildred Wolfe Austin and Mary Wolfe Draper
• U. S. Army World War II veteran and was a self-employed plumber; U. S. Army from May 1942 to January 1946 as a heavy machine gunner 605; his battles were in Bismarch Archipelago, New Guinea and Northern Solomons; received an American Theater campaign medal, Asiatic Pacific campaign medal with 3 bronze stars, good conduct medal of World War II and Victory medal; member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 26, 2004

Janice Robichaux Babin

• age 47, a native of Montegut and resident of Little Caillou, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Don Babin; her father, Roy Robichaux; one daughter, Donna Lyons and husband, Jesse; and three sisters, Janet R. Robichaux, Judy R. Kear and Jill R. Morner
• preceded in death by her mother, Mary Neil Robichaux
• previous employee of Terrebonne Parish School Board.; Catholic

Jonathan Paul Mack

• age 7 days old, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, John Paul and Sharon Mack of Thibodaux; his maternal grandfather, Charles Mack of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one brother, Joshua Paul Mack; one sister, Haley Elizabeth Mack; and his grandparents, Lillie Mae and the Rev. Prospa Johnson and Elnora Mack

Malvin Buquet Orgeron

• age 72, a native of Harvey and resident of Bayou Blue, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Claude J. Orgeron Jr.; two sons, Timothy Orgeron Sr. and wife, Nola, and Steven Orgeron and Arlene; two daughters, Emily Ann Matherne and husband, Kenneth, and Michelle Pierce Ortiz; three brothers, Henry, Gilbert and Gibson Buquet; two sisters, Alice Lopez and Delphine Woolesy; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Enest J. and Emily J. Pierce Buquet; one infant daughter; and one great-grandchild, Abigail Rene Williams
• homemaker and was Catholic

Joseph Spot Jr.

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004
• visitation to wake time Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; wake service Friday at the church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosemary Spot of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Edie S. Cooks, Agnes S. Randall and Gloria Spot, all of New Orleans, Melissa Fletcher, Kim Fletcher, Barbara Wright and Shirley Jones, all of Thibodaux and Jeanine S. Burton of Gray; six sons, James Spot of Savern, Md., Willie and Joseph Spot III of New Orleans, Jerome and Oliver Spot and Ernest Duncan Jr., all of Thibodaux; one brother, Junius Mills of Napoleonville; 79 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Agnes Shepherd Spot; three sons, Michael, Alex and Thomas Spot; five sisters, Mary Matthews, Theresa Spot, Lucille Spot, Josephine Spot and Rosalie Deboue
• member of Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church, served on the Deacon Board for 65 years and was a member of the Union Southern Baptist Association

Gloria Jennewine Ward

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by six sons, Thomas Alex Ward Jr., Michael David Ward, Alan Lee Ward, Kerry George Ward and wife, Ellen, Richard Bliss Ward of Houma and Don Loren Ward and wife, Jeannie, of Brookhaven, Miss.; and six grandchildren, Sean Ward Fishbein, Lauren Ward, Layla Ward, Jordan Ward, Alex Ward and Ian Maynard
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Alex Ward Sr.; her parents, James Jennewine and Ruth Boudreaux Jennewine; one son, James Thomas Ward; and two sisters, Ruth Hardeman and Margaret Jennewine
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 27, 2004

Ronald Louis Anderson Sr.

• age 58, a native of Plaquemine Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Triumph; services Saturday at Our Lady of Good Harbor Catholic Church in Buras, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Bonnie Anderson and Connie A. Wunstell; two sons, Ronald L. Jr. and Donnie J. Anderson; one brother, Jack D. Anderson; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Hingle and Frank J. Anderson

Stella Rhodes Belanger

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 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 four daughters, Kay Bunn, Ellen Belanger of Houma, Sue B. Canalizo of New Orleans and Mary B. Anderson and husband, Raymond, of Metairie; one sister, Madeline Callahan of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julius Paul Belanger; her parents, Ellis Rhodes and Mary Walker Rhodes; one great-grandson, Joshua Paul Bunn; two brothers, Irvin and Ellis Rhodes; and two sisters, Gertrude Palmeri and Mary Perkins
• retired bookkeeper with Lincoln Big Three, a Girls Scout Troop Leader, Brownie Troop Leader, 4-H Instructor and taught Catechism; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Robert Francis ‘Bob’ Bourg

• age 87, a native and resident of Hou-ma, died at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife, Wilma Marie Rhodes Bourg of Houma; one son, Thomas "Tom" E. Bourg of Baton Rouge; and one grandson, Matthew Robert Bourg of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Magnus Bourg and Elena Elizabeth Chauvin Bourg; two sons, Robert Francis Bourg Jr. and Phillip John Bourg; one brother, Henry "Hal" Bourg Jr.; and three sisters, Dorothy Vilavaso, Mae Bourg and Ruth Bourg
• retired city clerk with the City of Houma for 47 years and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cherrie Ann Foret

• age 35, a resident of Lockport, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Elsie Vedros Foret Bates; one son, Brice Junius Foret; one stepson, Nicholas Bergeron; one daughter, Rhianna Rochelle Bergeron; one stepdaughter, Katie Bergeron; one sister, Gloria Percle and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Junius Foret; and her stepfather, Thomas Bates

James A. Janow

• age 67, a native of Barnsdale, Okla., and resident of Warren, Texas, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• funeral services were held Wednesday at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas, with burial in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Janow of Warren; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jamie and Mike Elfert of Houma, Phyllis and John Guidry of Houma and Rayna and Norman Ward of Lumberton, Texas; one step-daughter, Joette Fountain and husband, Kelly, of Fred, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Christine Janow of Kountze, Texas; two stepsons, John Collins and wife, Anitra of Humble, and Michael Spurlock and wife, Angela, of Warren; one brother, Ronald Janow and wife, Betty, of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adley Houston Janow and Irene Bibles Janow; and his first wife, Joyce Williams Janow
• boat captain in the oil industry; Baptist

Hilda Mary Dumez Lofaso

• age 96, a native of Edgar and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Gerald and wife, Dolores Lofaso of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Rosary and husband, Bert Guidry, of Bedford, Texas, and Betty Jean and husband, John Shutts, of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lofaso; her parents, Eugene and Hester Jones Dumez; two brothers, Eugene and Bryan Dumez; and two sisters, Thelma Duplantis and Rosadelle Melancon
• retired registered nurse

Sgt. Darryl Mark ‘Morgan’ Morgan

• age 34, a native of Chicago and resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his father, Ronald D. Morgan of Shreveport; two sons, Tybor Morgan of Church Point and Walker Morgan of Alexandria; one daughter, MeLani Morgan of Church Point; one foster brother, Shannon Wooten of Shongaloo; two sisters, Diane Cline of DeRidder and Dawn Bergeron of Houma; and one foster sister, Ann Wooten of Texas
• preceded in death by his mother, Lucille A. Norwak Morgan; and his foster parents, Leon Wooten and Elaine Wooten
• sergeant in the U. S. Army and was a member of the V. F. W.

Eula Mae Deroche Rodrigue

• age 79, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Leo Rodrigue; three sons, Olden Joseph Rodrigue Sr., Russell Joseph Rodrigue and Roland J. Rodrigue; one daughter, Selma R. Hebert; one brother, Lera Deroche; one sister, Cecile St. Amant; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Adeliade Lebouef Deroche; two sons, Eura and Euston Rodrigue; one brother, Rufus Deroche; and one sister, Alice Leblanc
• Catholic

Junius Joseph Sedotal

• age 73, a native of Pierre Part and resident of New Orleans, died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004
• visitation to service time Sat-urday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, Lester Sedotal; and seven sisters, Isabel Hill, Maude Billelo, Rita Catanese, Doris Leidenheimer, Louise Gaudet, Eunice Marquette and Edna Ripp
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Sedotal and Julia Gaudet Sedotal; six brothers, Russell, Gilda, Rudolph, Lloyd, Sam, Achille and Edwin Sedotal; and one sister, Enola Kennair
• U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a prisoner of war for 27 months during the Korean War

Evin Anthony Smith

• infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Metairie, died at 11:58 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004
• graveside services Saturday at Bobtown Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by his parents, Tynesha D. Celestin of Houma and Davin A. Smith of Kenner; one brother, Ian Anthony Smith; and his grandparents, Rosalyn Celestin of Houma, Carolyn Ross of Kenner, and Fred Ross of Kenner
• preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Nellie Mae Celestin

 

AUGUST 28, 2004

Joseph Lee Davison

• age 23, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Melinda Adams; one daughter, Alley Josephune Bradberry; three brothers, Justin Chaisson, Jeremy Chaisson and Aubrey Davison; two sisters, Lauren Rene Chaisson and Sandi Lansdown; and his grandmothers, Mildred Santiny and Virginia Weaver
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence "C.J." Chaisson Jr.; and his grandfathers, Clarence J. Chaisson Sr. and Marvin Howell
• parishioner of our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church

Chris Ann Pontiff ebert

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Monday at the funeral home; burial at a later date
• survived by her husband, Randy Paul Hebert; two daughters, Sandie Marie Pontiff and Monique Marie Hebert; and one sister, Bobbie Lou Ann Pontiff
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joan Reeves Pontiff
• Samart Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 29, 2004

Diana Marie Dempster Ford

• age 61, a native of Westwego and resident of Paradis, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Ray Paul Ford; three sons, Troy, Kim and Kerry Fonseca; two stepdaughters, Lisa Ford and Rachel Bemis; five sisters, Shirley Bourgeois, Gloria Holleman, Grace Warino, Pansy D’Angelo and Rose Naquin; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter F. Dempster and Ida B. Dempster; two brothers, Walter B. Dempster and Adlis J. Dempster; and three sisters, Azalia Fritchman, Ruby Lee Julia and Marjorie Berard

Chris Ann Pontiff Hebert

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Monday at the funeral home; burial at a later date
• survived by her husband, Randy Paul Hebert; two daughters, Sandie Marie Pontiff and Monique Marie Hebert; and one sister, Bobbie Lou Ann Pontiff
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joan Reeves Pontiff
• Samart Funeral Home

Maudry Mary Boudreaux Wahl

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Arabi, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004
• visitation Monday and Tuesday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Arabi, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens
• survived by her husband, Gerald R. Wahl Sr.; her mother, Doris LeBeouf; five sons, Gerald Wahl Jr., Anthony Wahl Sr., Michael Wahl Sr., Joseph Wahl and Daryl Wahl; two brothers, Irvan "Buddy" Boudreaux Jr. and Joey Boudreaux; three sisters, Linda Carrere, Gail Boudreaux and Ellen Hebert; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Irvan Boudreaux; parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 30, 2004

Chris Ann Pontiff Hebert

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at a later date
• survived by her husband, Randy Paul Hebert; two daughters, Sandie Marie Pontiff and Monique Marie Hebert; one brother-in-law, Ronald Scott; one sister, Bobbie Lou Ann Pontiff; two nieces, Mrs. Jude (Helena) Fontenot and Andreé Scott; one great-niece, Angelle Hebert; and one great-nephew, Caleb Scott
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joan Reeves Pontiff; one brother, Derek Pontiff; and one sister, Martha P. Scott
• Samart Funeral Home

Olla Cecile ‘La La’ Dupre Hotard

• age 95, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Evelyn Neil and husband, John, and Marion "Sis" Hutchinson and husband, Anthony, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one daughter-in-law, Diana Hotard Bourg; 12 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Norris Henry; her second husband, John Hotard; her parents, Demetrius and Brigitte Ledet Dupre; two sons, Gerald "Bolo" Hotard and infant son, Henry; two grandchildren, Gerald and Todd Hutchinson; three great-grandchildren, Jermine Neil, Sherry Naquin and Corey Hutchinson; one great-great-grandchild, Nicholas Verdin; five brothers, Filmore, Ernest, Paul, Phillip and Peter Dupre; and seven sisters, Bernice LeBoeuf, Cornelia McMillian, Clonis Dupre, Victoria LeBoeuf, Emma LeBoeuf, Emily LeBoeuf and Laura Naquin
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Aidan Michael Theriot

• infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004
• graveside services Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Brent and Michelle Winski Theriot; his grandparents, Michael and Dianne Winski and Leonard and Valerie Boudoin Theriot; and his great-grandparents, Haze and Evelyn Rodgers, Duane and Evelyn Griffin, Celina Theriot and Conrad and Claribel Champagne Boudoin
• preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Cyrus Theriot

 

AUGUST 31, 2004

Mae ‘t-Mae’ Blanchard LeBlanc Boudreaux

• age 80, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Micheal J. LeBlanc of Houma and Milton J. LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland; one stepson, Roland Boudreaux of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Elias "Garry" (Norma) Martin, Mrs. Gerald (Patricia) Trahan of Chauvin, Mrs. Carroll (Mildred) Ledet and Mrs. Gary (Barbara) Price of Houma; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Micheal (Yvonne) LeBeouf of Huntsville, Ark.; one brother, Alvin Blanchard of Houma; three half-brothers, Jeffery Blanchard, Horace Blanchard and Gary P. Blanchard, all of Houma; 12 grandchildren, Timmy, Todd and Tammy Martin, Melissa Naquin, Mona, Curtis and Craig Trahan, Laurie Moreau, Kevin Ledet, Dristy, Denise and David Price; and 14 great-grandchildren, Nikki and Dustin Martin, Jenna and Justin Martin, Ashley Boquet, Nancy Green, Cody and Nicholas Doiron, Nathan and Dylan Trahan, Christian Trahan, Jennifer Ledet, Chelsey and Cameron Moreau
• preceded in death by her first husband, Milton LeBlanc Sr.; her second husband, Roseington Boudreaux; her parents, Eugene Blanchard and Eunice Lapeyrouse Blanchard; her stepmother, Virginia Voisin Blanchard; one sister, Mrs. Whitney (Pearly) Guy; and one half-sister, Mrs. William (Theresa) Naquin
• loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
• Samart Funeral Home

Douglas J. Brunet

• age 58, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Lafayette for the past 28 years, died at 6:13 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at his residence in Lafayette
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Melancon Funeral Home in Carencro; rosary recited today at the funeral home; funeral services Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Seton Roman Catholic Church, with burial in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Carencro
• survived by his wife of 34 years, Susie Guilbeau Brunet of Lafayette; one daughter, Amy Brunet of Lafayette; one son, Paul Brunet and wife, Candy, of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Isaac Paul Brunet and Elijah "Eli" Cole Brunet; one brother, Allen Brunet and wife, Suzanne, of Moss Bluff; and two sisters, Mary Jane B. Dupre and husband, Eura, of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Mamie B. Lyons and husband, Paola Jr., of Bourg
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie Brunet and Walterine Dupre Brunet; and one brother, Gary Brunet
• graduated from South Terrebonne High School in 1963; veteran of the military, he served in the U. S. Marines; awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds he received while serving in Vietnam; after being honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp., he was employed by the Louisiana State Police in Houma from 1967 to 1976; in 1976 he joined his father-in-law in the lumber yard and construction business in Lafayette; Doug Brunet and Associates Inc. was formed in 1993 to perform home inspections and real-estate appraisals; in 1999 he was appointed by Gov. Mike Foster to serve on the newly formed seven member State Board of Home Inspectors representing the Seventh Congressional District; also served on the board of directors for the American Society of Home Inspectors and was voted as the 2003 ASHI Inspector of the Year; Doug was a member of the American Legion, Optimist Club and Board of Directors for the Krewe of Triton; parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church and served as Eucharistic minister and a church building committee member
• Melancon Funeral Home in Carencro

Jeannette Devillier Smotherman

• age 57, a native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Larose, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kenneth "Kenny" Smotherman; one son, Jessie James Devillier; one brother, Alvin "A. J." Devillier; three sisters, Cathy Eddy, Linda Eschette and Doris Devillier; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alvin H. and Celeste Dupuis Devillier; one son, Jacques R. Devillier; and two sisters, Helen Galjour and Nellie Cantrelle

Jonas ‘Taylor’ Theriot

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by his former wife, Melva Whipple; two sons, Jonas Thor Theriot serving in Afghanistan and Jasper Nicolas Theriot of Houma; one brother, Joseph Owen Theriot Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; and one sister, Judy Theriot of Fresno, Calif.
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Owen Sr. and Eloise Blanchard Theriot