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Obituaries November, 2004 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 December 2004

 

NOVEMBER 1, 2004

Bessie Hymel Chiasson

• age 94, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Raymond Chiasson; one daughter, Ethel Orgeron; one sister, Eula Hymel; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius Chiasson; her parents, Fernand and Alice Chauvin Hymel; and two sisters, Lizzie Walker and Annie Allemand

Curtis John ‘Bunny’ Defelice

• age 68, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Tracy and Troy Defelice of Houma; two daughters, Darlene Sellers of Houma and Cindy Defelice of Chauvin; one brother, Roland Defelice of Chauvin; four sisters, Jenny Lee Rodrigue of Larose, Louella Cantrell of Cut Off, Ura Lee Menge of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Brenda Massey of Harrisburg, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Eva Robichaux Defelice; one daughter, Belinda Defelice; one brother, Ray Adam Defelice; one sister, Juanita Schenck; and one grandson, Derrick John Eschete
• retired self-employed of Nick-Nack Grocery Store and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Marie DuBois Hornsby

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Hilton A. Hornsby Jr. of Metairie, two daughters, Sister Agnes Maureen Hornsby, SSND of Houma and Agnes H. Sprague and husband, Dennis A. Sprague, of Prairieville; two sisters, Mrs. Aubrey (Laurita) Ledet and Mrs. Lawrence (Eula) Mazarac of Houma; two grandchildren, Timothy Hornsby and wife, Kristi, and Mary H. Fernandez; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica Fernandez, Kristina Fernandez, Kelsie Fernandez, Aaron Fernandez, Emily Hornsby, Lucas Hornsby and Hannah Hornsby
• preceded in death by her husband, Hilton "Babe" Hornsby Sr.; her parents, Jean Batiste DuBois and Victoria Lirette DuBois; one brother, Use’ DuBois; and two sisters, Leona Darcey and Eunice Naquin
• homemaker and a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Keith Anthony ‘Keitho’ Naquin

• age 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 4:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• services held at a later date
• survived by one brother, Gene "Gene O" Edward Naquin of Montegut; one sister, Louanne Naquin Mars of Montegut; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Joseph Naquin and Ella Naquin Naquin; and one sister, Christine Marie Naquin
• self-employed fisherman

Jerald ‘Pecan’ Parfait

• age 40, a native of Dulac and resident of Grand Isle, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004
• survived by his companion, Audrey Cheramie; his parents, Jerry and Mary Parfait; one son, Paul Anthony Carlos; one daughter, Laura Lee Dion; two brothers, Eric and Bradley Parfait; and three sisters, Sylvia "Peachie" Robinson, Justine "Tina" Fazzio and Kellie Parfait
• preceded in death by three brothers, Steven Solet, Anthony Parfait and Timmy Paul Parfait; and two sisters, infant and Denise "Sissy" Parfait

Alfred Joseph ‘Jr. Pete’ Pitre Jr.

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Johnny Paul Pitre and Francis Anthony Pitre; three brothers, Michael, Gary and Ricky Pitre; one sister, Judy P. Blanchard; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred J. Sr. and Annette Boudreaux Pitre

Bella Arcement Pitre

• age 84, a native of Raceland, former resident of Galliano and resident of Houma, died at 8:06 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two daughters, Dolores Pitre Cheramie and husband, Claude, of Houma, and Phyllis Pitre Zullo and husband, Ernest, of Weeki Wachee, Fla.; one brother, Andrew Arcement of Thibodaux; four sisters, Clara A. Pasqua and Sarah A. Legendre, both of Thibodaux, Della A. Blanchard and Doris A. Daigneault of Houma; four grandchildren, Shane A. Cheramie and wife, Rayann of Houma, Selena Cheramie Shannon and husband, Casey of Patterson, Sonya Hebert Matherne and husband, Curt, of Lockport and James L. Hebert and wife, Michelle, of Houston; two step-grandchildren, Ernest Zullo III and Catie Zullo Putt and husband, Mark Putt, of Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Sarah Domangue, Rebecca Domangue, Brady T. Shannon, Megan A. Matherne and Shane Julian Cheramie; and five step-great-grandchildren, Jacob Broussard, John Broussard, Aaron Dennis, Jeremy Dennis and Jack Allan Putt
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "T-Joe" Pitre; her parents, Furcy and Sarah Champagne Arcement; and three brothers, Murray Arcement, Morgan "Pip" Arcement and Howard Arcement
• retired employee of Our Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano
• Falgout Funeral Home

Wilkie David ‘Peco`n’ Pitre

• age 63, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:55 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004
• graveside services Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Elaine Guidry Pitre; one son, Kevin Pitre; two daughters, Penny Pitre and Crystal Hodge; one brother, Paul Pitre; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sophie Pitre; and one brother, Louis Pitre
• self-employed shrimper

 

NOVEMBER 2, 2004

Mabel A. Boudreaux

• age 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Glenn Boudreaux and wife, Bridgette, and Danny Boudreaux and wife, Edna; one daughter, Deborah B. Rodrigue and husband, Freddie; three brothers, Andrew, Melvin and Clarence Adams; three sisters, Gertrude Boudreaux, Ruby Champagne and Lorraine Breaux; 10 grandchildren, Robert Rodrigue, Freddie Rodrigue Jr., Frannie R. Landry, Ashley Rodrigue, Danielle, Leslie and Wesley Boudreaux, Derek, Kali and Jake Boudreaux; and four great-grandchildren, Kassi Pere, Karli Rodrigue, Jordon Rodrigue and Emily Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Lelia Adams; one brother, Eldon Adams; and one sister, Ana Lee Vicknair
• Samart Funeral Home

Paul T. Foret

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:49 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Amelia Gaudet Foret; one son, Michael J. Foret and wife, Mona; two daughters, Dr. Claire M. Foret and Faye F. Thompson and husband, John; one brother, Martin Foret; two sisters, Una F. Foret and Idola F. Dufour; and five grandchildren, Niki, Megan and Alexis Foret, Kimberly Thompson Byrd and John Thompson Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene F. Foret and Eleanore Brown Foret; two brothers, Tilman and David Foret; and two sisters, Rita F. Champagne and Lydia F. Sciambra
• lieutenant colonel and veteran in the U. S. Air Force and retired after 28 years of service; served in World War II as a B-17 pilot in the 8th Air Force, 490th Bomb Group; an aeronautical engineer, aircraft maintenance officer, atlas missile commander and after his retirement was a V. A. officer for Lafourche Parish
• member of the Knights of Columbus, Woodmen of the World, American Legion Post No. 11, 40 and 8th Post, V.F.W., Krewe of Cleophas, 8th Air Force Historian Society, 490th Bomb Group, 556 Missile Squad, Reserve Officer Association and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kelly Ann Curole Frazier

• age 32, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Karl Frazier; her mother, Corina Curole; and two brothers, Kevin and Keith Curole
• preceded in death by her father, Murphy Curole
• office manager of Frazier Inland and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; CYO leader, Sacred Heart Youth Bible Study leader, Young Adults of Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Minister

Claudia Ann Merritt Leabo

• age 60, a native of Los Angeles and resident of Pineville, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her husband, Walter Ingram Leabo; two sons, Christopher Leabo and wife, Nancy, of Chauvin and Donald Jay Leabo of Pineville; one daughter, Kim L. Lentzsch and husband, Kurt, of Stevensville, Md.; one sister, Deanna M. Steinbrecher and husband, Kent, of Seal Beach, Calif.; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Earl F. Merritt and Mildred A. Merritt; and one daughter, Susan Elaine Leabo
• homemaker

Linda Gray Norton

• age 54, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Neal Norton of Baton Rouge; her mother, Elsie Gray of Baker; one daughter, Janie Norton of Baton Rouge; one sister, Jane Gray of Bourg; and one brother, David Gray of Somersdale, N. J.
• preceded in death by her father, Hershel Gray
• employee of Greenoaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park for 12 years

Richard John Rodrigue Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday
• survived by his wife, Sarah Dufrene Rodrigue of Houma; his father, Reynold "Rod" Rodrigue and companion, Rowena Naquin, of Houma; his mother, Shirley Price Peterson of New Roads; one son, Richard John Rodrigue Jr. of Houma; seven daughters, Lacey Rodrigue, Ashley Dufrene, Monica Eskind, Nikki Rodrigue, Krystal Rodrigue of Houma, Kimberly Champagne of Chauvin and Tammy Potter of Baton Rouge; one sister, Jackie Williams of California; one half-sister, Nicole Naquin of Houma; two stepsisters, Missy Hines and Sharon of Houma; his grandmother, Anna Lee Price of Bourg; and 16 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Collum LeBoeuf; and his grandfather, Herbert J. Price
• retired boat captain for Dewey Rodrigue and was a member of Evergreen Lions Club for 20 years; U. S. Army veteran

Alice Faye Romero

• age 46, a native of Amelia and resident of Coteau, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004
• memorial service was held Monday at Christian Faith Fellowship
• survived by her mother, Patricia Romero of Coteau; one daughter, Roxanna Cook of Portland, Ark.; two brothers, Eddie John Romero Jr. and companion, Denise Boudraux, and Jeffery Michael Romero and wife, Barbara; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by her father, Eddie John Romero Sr.; and one brother, Glen Allen Romero
• member of Christian Faith Fellowship and the Easy Does It Club

Agnes Letha Saucier

• age 89, a native of Grant Parish and a resident of Montgomery, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Montgomery; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Delmo Thompson of Montgomery and Nathan Eugene Thompson of Houma; two daughters, Polly Miria McManus and Nona B. Racine, both of Montgomery; one brother, Jessie Dubois of Montgomery; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church

Brunella Kiffe Theriot

• age 60, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Federlise "Toot" Theriot; three sons, Mathew, Karl and John Frazier; three stepdaughters, Lettie Kennair, Carla Butler and Wanda Theriot; seven brothers, Lodriguess "Ricky," Herbert, Leroy, Steven, Curlen, Horace and Edmond Kiffe; three sisters, Mrs. Ingrid Bruce, Mrs. Laura Barrios and Mrs. Eula Cook; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lodriguess Sr. and Celeste "Domie" Kiffe; one son, Gregory Frazier; and one brother, Edwin Kiffe
• member of Tops and was Catholic

Helen Ardoin Trahan

• age 85, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou Black
• survived by her husband, Guideon J. Trahan; one daughter, Norma Louviere; one brother, Harold Ardoin; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Sidonia Falterman Ardoin; one son, William "Billy" Trahan; one daughter, Geraldine Pitre; and two brothers, Chester and William Ardoin
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 3, 2004

Beulah Marie Voisin Champagne

• age 97, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Abbie J. Champagne and wife, Pearl, of Houma; four daughters, Florence C. Webre, Olga Mae C. Martin and husband, Samuel, Wilma C. Cressoine and Beulah Mary C. McCormick and husband, David "Butch", of Houma; 33 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Westley Joseph Champagne; her parents, Leonce Voisin and Odile Benoit Voisin; one daughter, Edrith "Tena" O’Hara; eight brothers, Leonce, Cyprieh, Sidney, Aubin, Linest, Stilly, Eddie and Johnny Voisin; one sister, Lillian V. Brunet; one granddaughter, Margaret Webre; two great-grandsons, Joseph Harrall and Jeffrey Paul Unbehagen; and one great-great-grandson, Wayne Barry Unbehagen Jr.
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Judy Marie Jacks

• age 61, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Breaux Bridge, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonard Jacks; one daughter, Crystal Terrebonne; two brothers, Rex and Norman Matherne; six sisters, Beulah Schexnayder, Virginia Richard, Diane Hollowell, Ella Naquin, Faye Matherne and Belinda Gravado; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustine Matherne and Rosa Mae Matherne; and one brother, Edgar Matherne

Gerald John ‘Big G.’ Melancon

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery
• survived by one son, Scott James Melancon; two daughters, Annette Poindexter and Dawn Melancon; one sister, Genevieve Matherne; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Dora Thibodaux Melancon; and one brother, Donald Melancon

Richard John Rodrigue Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sarah Dufrene Rodrigue of Houma; his father, Reynold "Rod" Rodrigue and companion, Rowena Naquin of Houma; his mother, Shirley Price Peterson of New Roads; one son, Richard John Rodrigue Jr. of Houma; seven daughters, Lacey Rodrigue, Ashley Dufrene, Monica Eskind, Nikki Rodrigue, Krystal Rodrigue of Houma, Kimberly Champagne of Chauvin and Tammy Potter of Baton Rouge; one sister, Jackie Williams of California; one half-sister, Nicole Naquin of Houma; two step-sisters, Missy Hines and Sharon of Houma; his grandmother, Anna Lee Price of Bourg; and 16 grandchildren, Brett, John, Joshua, Samanatha, Christopher, Justin, Askley, Raven, Teddy, Austin, Mason, Christain, Gage, Jace, Taylor and Kama
• preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Collum LeBoeuf; and his grandfather, Herbert J. Price
• retired boat captain for Dewey Rodrigue and was a member of Evergreen Lions Club for 20 years; U. S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 4, 2004

Constance Connie Tucker Arnold

• age 51, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Belle Rose, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004
• visitation today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service today at the church; dismissal service Friday at the church, with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eddie Arnold of Belle Rose; her mother, Onedia M. Tucker of Thibodaux; two sons, Priest Johnson and Nathaniel Thomas of Thibodaux; one daughter, Onedia Johnson of Thibodaux; two brothers, Edward M. Tucker and Thomas T. Tucker of Thibodaux; five sisters, Karen U. Tucker of Baton Rouge, Veronica Duncan, Darlene Perry, Gwendolyn L. Tucker and Eva Tucker, all of Thibodaux; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Edward M. Tucker; and her grandparents, Eva T. Valentine and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson Sr.
• member of Virginia Baptist Church of Ewerville and Moses Baptist Church of Thibodaux

Rita Porche Bergeron

• age 97, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Alphonse Porche; two sisters, Anna Richard and Laurentine Hebert; 10 grandchildren, Deborah Souldier, Willis Picou Jr., Sandra Gregoire, Tony Picou, Ben Picou, Lanny Picou, Michael Picou, Judy Picou, Brenda Lovoi and Rita Picou; and numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, James "Jake" Bergeron; her first husband, Ben Picou; her parents, Gilbert Porche and Marie Caro Porche; three sons, Ben, Willis and Morris Picou; two brothers, Louis and Ernest Porche; three sisers, May Bergeron, Levie LeBouef and Maude Matherne; and one granddaughter, Shelia Lawson
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Marie ‘Ching’ Giroir Giroir

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lawrence "L. J." Giroir Jr. and wife, Pearly Mae, of Houma; two grandchildren, Gerard Giroir and Kelli Giroir; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Giroir and Mason Giroir; three step-grandchildren, Raelyn DeHart, Patty Babin and Crystal Lirette; and eight step-great-grandchildren, Robert, Brennan and Cody DeHart, Krista, Brea and Lauren Verret and Brooke and Hallee Babin
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Giroir Sr.; her parents, Joe Giroir and Vivian Hebert Giroir; two sons, Rudy F. Giroir and Bernie J. Giroir; one grandson, Heath Michael Giroir; two brothers, Roy J. Giroir Sr. and Kerman Giroir; and one sister, Thelma Giroir
• retired cook for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of St. Anthony’s Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Lee Lyons

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Freddie Louis Lyons and wife, Susie, of Houma, Kentreal Lyons and wife, Tammy, all of Houma, and Eugene Lyons of California; eight daughters, Fay Marie Lyons, Flora Gabriel and husband, Kenneth, Barbara Lyons and Kronda Lyons, all of Houma, Debra V. Lyons and Altonya Evans and husband, Dominic, all of Corona, Calif., Shelia Ruffin and husband, Oliver, and Suzanna Lyons, all of Anaheim, Calif.; four brothers, Stanley Davis Jr. of Corona, Micheal Davis, Ernest Davis and Morris Davis, all of Houma; five sisters, Lena Hunter of Houma, Thelma Davis of New Orleans, Isabella Smith of Chauvin, Mary Ann Collins of Houma and Ernestine Davis of Chauvin; 24 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Louis Lyons Sr.; her parents, Stanley and Lena Jones Davis; two brothers, Webster and Jimmy Davis; and three sisters, Mable Jones, Annie Bell Jones and Eva Mae Clay
• retired cook for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church; hobbies were cooking and cleaning
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Carrie Pommier Manuel

• age 84, a native of Eunice and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on La. 311
• survived by one son, Terry Manuel and wife, Rosanna, of Springhill; one daughter, Betty Manuel Navarre of Houma; one brother, Wilson Pommier of Basile; one sister, Lillian Marcantel of Oberlin; and two grandsons
• preceded in death by her parents, Commilus and Louise Marcantel Pommier; three brothers, Madia, Raymond and Didier Pommier; and one sister, Bernice Bellon
• member of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Ethel Mabel Parker Melancon

• age 87, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004
• funeral services were held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Dudley Melancon and wife, Charlene, of Houma, and Barry Melancon and wife, Patty, of Rye, N. Y.; one daughter, Sharon Prevost and husband, Arnold, of Houma; one sister, Gladys Domingue of Metairie; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dudley P. Melancon Sr.; her parents, Walter Parker and Alice Debat Parker; two brothers, Dudley and Walter Parker; and two sisters, Helen Bordelon and Ruth Riedie
• homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church

Ethel Mary Darsey Wileke

• age 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Elton A. Darsey of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Wileke; her parents, Aristide Ozema Darsey and Angelle Malbrough Darsey; one brother, Elphy and Elmer Darsey; and three sisters, Illia Darsey, Ella D. Robichaux and Stella D. Volkmer
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Herman C. Winslow

• age 81, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish and former resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Daisy Winslow; two sons, Rene and Herman Winslow Jr.; one daughter, Sandra Winslow; one brother, Johnny Winslow; seven sisters, Mable Walker, Daisy Harris, Rosenell Fletcher, Albertha Winslow, Hazel Gasery, Annie Mae Wallace and Carol Ballard; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Charlie Winslow; three brothers, Lawrence, Earl and Welton Winslow; and five sisters, Clara Antoine, Ida Duckette, Elvina, Emily and Josephine Winslow
• World War II Army veteran; retired doctor’s assistant at the Veterans Hospital in New Orleans

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2004

Rita Porche Bergeron

• age 97, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Alphonse Porche; two sisters, Anna Richard and Laurentine Hebert; 10 grandchildren, Deborah Souldier, Willis Picou Jr., Sandra Gregoire, Tony Picou, Ben Picou, Lanny Picou, Michael Picou, Judy Picou, Brenda Lovoi and Rita Picou; and numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, James "Jake" Bergeron; her first husband, Ben Picou; her parents, Gilbert Porche and Marie Caro Porche; three sons, Ben, Willis and Morris Picou; two brothers, Louis and Ernest Porche; three sisers, May Bergeron, Levie LeBouef and Maude Matherne; and one granddaughter, Shelia Lawson
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patricia ‘Tric’ Foster Cox

• age 43, a native of Vardaman, Miss., and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Richard Allen Cox; her parents, Daniel R. Foster and Virginia Tedder Gray; two sons, Richard Ladale Foster and John Talmage Hamilton; one daughter, Carolyn Danyell Cox; one brother, Everette Ray Foster; three sisters, Theresa Gail Foster, Mary Elizabeth Helms and Emma Faye Foster; and five grandchildren
• Baptist

Albert Joseph Francis Sr.

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Bertha Kelly; two sons, Albert J. Francis Jr. and Dale Joseph Francis; one daughter, Laura Francis; four brothers, Alvin, Lyace, Donald and Ivy Francis; and five sisters, Mary Chaisson, Alenora Francis, Ella Verrett, Ann Francis and Priscilla Francis
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Francis; and his grandparents, Laura Lodrigue and Alsied Francis

Ana Clair Guidroz

• age 3 months, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004
• survived by her parents, Lonnie J. and Margaret Falgout Guidroz; her grandparents, Rickey and Nettie Callais Falgout, Tina Marie Domangue, Harris and Audrey Callais, Mae Falgout, Peter and Audrey Falgout and Florence Domangue; and one brother, Kobe Joseph Guidroz
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Louis J. Guidroz Jr.; her great-grandfather, Ernest Domangue; and her great-great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Octave Callais Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Eves Chaisson
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Milton Joseph Sr.

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Jacklyn Joseph of Thibodaux; seven sons, Milton Joseph Jr., Ronnie Joseph and Cornell Joseph of New Orleans, Stanley Joseph of Los Angeles, Micheal Dixon of Brook Haven, Miss., and Eric and Ernest Freeman of Chicago; four daughters, Yvette Joseph Foster and Gaynell Joseph of Dallas, Anita Joseph and Daria Joseph of Los Angeles; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Jr. and Beulah Gray Joseph
• Baptist

Nelson J. Malbrough Jr.

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by one brother, Lawrence Malbrough; and two sisters, Ruth Malbrough and Jeanette Crochet
• preceded in death by his parents, Nelson J. Malbrough Sr. and Edith Bernard Malbrough
• U. S. Navy veteran

Herman C. Winslow

• age 81, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish and former resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Daisy Winslow; two sons, Rene and Herman Winslow Jr.; one daughter, Sandra Winslow; one brother, Johnny Winslow; seven sisters, Mable Walker, Daisy Harris, Rosenell Fletcher, Albertha Winslow, Hazel Gasery, Annie Mae Wallace and Carol Ballard; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Charlie Winslow; three brothers, Lawrence, Earl and Welton Winslow; and five sisters, Clara Antoine, Ida Duckette, Elvina, Emily and Josephine Winslow
• World War II Army veteran; retired doctor’s assistant at the Veterans Hospital in New Orleans

 

NOVEMBER 6, 2004

Jimmy J. Champagne

• age 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:12 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife Joyce Z. Champagne; one son, Jeremy Joseph Champagne and wife, Kristie Breaux Champagne; two daughters, Antoinette Perrillioux and Dominica Clements; one brother, Percy Champagne; two sisters, Doris Tyler and Gloria LeBlanc; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Lorencia T. Champagne; and one sister, Dorothy Bourg

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2004

Stanley ‘S. P.’ Brunet

• age 64, and native and resident of Theriot, died at 1:36 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Church in Theriot; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Verret Brunet; two daughters, Lettie Jambon and husband, Jay, of St. Marys, Ga., and Brunella Falgout and husband, Joey, of Houma; three brothers, Francis "Popeye" Brunet, Henry Brunet and Ralph Brunet, all of Houma; four sisters, Walterine Bourg, Grace Clanton, Veronica "Ronnie" Champagne and Romona Allemand, all of Houma; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanley J. Brunet and Lillian Voisin Brunet; and two brothers, Ira Brunet Sr. and Floyd Brunet
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Vivian Stella Oncale Hymel

• age 77, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, Michael Hymel, Chuck Hymel and Brian Hymel; two daughters Mona Lisa Dutch and Gwendelyn Chiasson; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, O’Niel Joseph Hymel, her parents, Alford Oncale and Pauline Wendt Oncale, one son, Baby Joseph Hymel; four brothers, Alfred Oncale Jr., Henry Oncale, Phillip Oncale and Louis Oncale; and two sisters, Mary Lambry and Loretta Douglas
• member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW and a Eucharistic minister at St. Genevieve Catholic Church

Patricia ‘Tric’ Foster Cox

• age 43, a native of Vardaman, Miss., and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Richard Allen Cox; her parents, Daniel R. Foster and Virginia Tedder Gray; two sons, Richard Ladale Foster and John Talmage Hamilton; one daughter, Carolyn Danyell Cox; one brother, Everette Ray Foster; three sisters, Theresa Gail Foster, Mary Elizabeth Helms and Emma Faye Foster; stepmother, Sandra Foster; four stepbrothers, Henry "Tookie" Stein III, Halbert Stein, Hank Stein and Harvey Stein; one stepsister, Sondra Stein Harris; and five grandchildren
• Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home

Merlin James Gaudet Jr.

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:52 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Merlin James Gaudet Sr. and Cynthia Triche Cook; three grandparents, Velma Gaudet, Jerome Triche and Nancy T. Ogle; one brother, Tommy Gaudet; and three sisters, Nellie Cook, Romanda Cook and Sophie Cook
• preceded in death by one grandparent, Edgar Gaudet; and one brother, Nick Gaudet
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Harold Paul Kurtz, Deacon

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• survived by his wife, Marion Picou Kurtz of Houma; two sons, Knute Kurtz and wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles and Kenrick Kurtz and wife, April, of Houma; three daughters, Kimmie K. Hall and husband, Clyde, of Hattiesburg, Miss., Agnes K. Bearden and husband, Ronnie, of Memphis, Tenn., and Anna K. Hudson and husband, Mike, of Columbus, Ga.; an adopted son, Jerry Kurtz and wife, Brenda, of Houma; and one brother, Douglas Kurtz of Montegut
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold V. Kurtz and Agnes Levron Kurtz; and one son, Kerwin Peter Kurtz
• retired postal clerk for the U. S. government and an active deacon at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; an assistant chaplain for Terrebonne General Medical Center, a Life member of D. A. V., V. F. W., Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Association, past president and member of Retired Federal Employees, International Order of Alhambra, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus A. J. Caillouet Council 336, Houma Council 1317 K of C and the American Diabetes Association; U. S. Marine for five years and a veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Rusty ‘Dula’ Marcel

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Anica Voisin Marcel; his parents, Donna Marcel Bourg and stepfather, Shawn Bourg; one daughter, Alexya Grace Marcel; one brother, Shawn Bourg Jr., two stepsisters, Bethany Bourg and Brandie Bourg; his grandparents, Diane Luke Marcel and Walter Marcel Jr., his step grandmother, Claudia Prosperie; and his great-step-grandmother, Theresa Prosperie
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Edna Authement Luke and Whitney Luke and Kate Lebeouf Marcel and Walter Marcel Sr.; his great-great grandparents, Adeline Lebeouf and Thomas Lebeouf Sr.; his great-great step-grandmother Amie Brunet; his grandfather, John "Candy" Bourg; his great-step-grandfather, Claude Prosperie; and his great-great-maternal grandparents, Harry and Josephine Marcel
• student at L. E. Fletcher and dreamed of someday being a rapper
• Samart Funeral Home

William Joseph Martin

• age 90, a native and life-long resident of Chauvin, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at his home in Chauvin
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Shelly Martin, 95, of Chauvin; his children, Rosaline Martin Wingerter of Houma, Linda Nell Martin Rodrigue of Houma, Merlin James Martin and Sterling Paul Martin of Chauvin, Cynthia Martin Bourg of Houma, Pamela Martin of Grand Isle and Rhonda Martin Dunn of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and 18 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Authement Martin; his parents, Louis Joseph Martin and Virginia Chauvin Martin; one daughter, Barbara Ann Martin; one grandchild, Dustin Trevor Hebert; and five brothers, Eddie, Israel, Calvin, David and Charlie Martin; and three sisters, Felicia Martin Lapeyrouse, Mae Martin Hebert and Nora Martin
• father and friend to all his children and grandchildren; crew boat owner/operator for the Texas Company, a commercial fisherman and fur trapper; worked to build the historic Andrew Higgins landing crafts in New Orleans during World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2004

Elma Bardwell

• age 93, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Waggaman, died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Mary Wilma Pinell Martinez; four grandchildren, Joann Boudreaux Savoie and husband, Alfred, Joseph "Buster" I. Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Chery, Mary Susan "Susie" Boudreaux Bonar and husband, Dave, and Judy Ann Boudreaux; 10 great-grandchildren, Leslie Jambon, Nick Savoie, Sherry Gautreaux, Lanie Labit, Buffy Robertson, Denny and Cory Bonar, Kim Ford, Rhonda Pitre and Dustin Boudreaux; 11 great-great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christian Jambon, Brittney Rel, Cameron Labit, Courtney Robertson, Breanna Salas, Destiney Boudreaux and Mason, Cameron, Marrissa and Benjamin Ford; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Champion Leroy Bardwell; her parents, Joseph Albert Pinell Sr. and Mary Ada Tullier Pinell; one daughter, Mary Aureline "Lena" Sanchez Boudreaux; one brother, Joseph Albert Pinell Jr.; and three sisters, Mary Aurelie Pinell Lambert, Mary Rita Mae Pinell Sharon and Mary Ada Pinell Hebert
• retired from Chase and Sanborn Bag Company; enjoyed sewing, gardening and being with her family at church; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Stanley ‘S. P.’ Brunet

• age 64, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 1:36 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Verret Brunet; two daughters, Lettie Jambon and husband, Jay, of St. Marys, Ga.; and Brunella Falgout and husband, Joey, of Houma; three brothers, Francis "Popeye" Brunet, Henry Brunet and Ralph Brunet, all of Houma; four sisters, Walterine Bourg, Grace Clanton, Veronica "Ronnie" Champagne and Romona Alleman, all of Houma; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanley J. Brunet and Lillian Voisin Brunet; one daughter, Loretta Marie Brunet; and two brothers, Ira Brunet Sr. and Floyd Brunet
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Joseph Thomas ‘Joe’ Cadiere

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred Poiencot Cadiere of Houma; two sons, Larry J. Cadiere and Mark T. Cadiere and wife, Lori, of Houma; one daughter, Patsy C. Hebert of Houma; two sisters, Odilia C. Babin and Shirley C. Babineaux of Houma; and six grandchildren, Steven Hebert, Brittney Cadiere, Devin Cadiere, Marcus Cadiere, Payton Hebert and Davey Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Napoleon Cadiere and Jennie Pitre Cadiere; three brothers, Wilbert E. Cadiere, Harris J. Cadiere and Shelby J. Cadiere; and three sisters, Leola C. Babin, Viola C. Lirette and Marie Cadiere
• retired tug-boat captain for Tim Cenac and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; volunteer for East Park Recreation Center and a recipient of World War II Victory Medal
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold Paul Kurtz, Deacon

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Marion Picou Kurtz of Houma; two sons, Knute Kurtz and wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles, and Kenrick Kurtz and wife, April, of Houma; three daughters, Kimmie K. Hall and husband, Clyde, of Hattiesburg, Miss., Agnes K. Bearden and husband, Ronnie, of Memphis and Anna K. Hudson and husand, Mike, of Columbus, Ga.; one adopted son, Jerry Kurtz and wife, Brenda, of Houma; one brother, Douglas Kurtz of Montegut; and nine grandchildren, Steven Talbot of Houston, Stacy Hall of New York, Courtney H. Broome and huband, Brandon, of Hattiesburg, Bobby Kurtz of Tallahasse, Fla., Kenrick Kurtz Jr. of Thibodaux, Angela Bearden of Memphis, Taylor Kurtz of Los Angeles, and Sarah Hudson and Michelle Hudson of Columbus, Ga.
• preceded in death by his parents, Harold V. Kurtz and Agnes Levron Kurtz; and one son, Kerwin Peter Kurtz
• retired postal clerk for the U. S. Government for 25 ½ years of service and was an active Deacon at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; assistant chaplain for Terrebonne General Medical Center, life member of D. A. V., the V. F. W., Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Association, past president and member of the retired Federal employees, international order of Alhambra, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, A. J. Caillouet Council No. 336, Houma Council No. 1317 Knights of Columbus, American Diabetes Association and the Purple Heart Recipient; U. S. Marine Corps five years veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Joseph Martin

• age 90, a native and life-long resident of Chauvin, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at his home in Chauvin
• funeral services were held today at Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Shelly Martin, of Chauvin; his children, Rosaline Martin Wingerter of Houma, Linda Nell Martin Rodrigue of Houma, Merlin James Martin and Sterling Paul Martin of Chauvin, Cynthia Martin Bourg of Houma, Pamela Martin of Grand Isle and Rhonda Martin Dunn of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and 18 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Authement Martin; his parents, Louis Joseph Martin and Virginia Chauvin Martin; one daughter, Barbara Ann Martin; one grandchild, Dustin Trevor Hebert; and six brothers, Eddie, Israel, Calvin, David, Lawrence and Charlie Martin; and three sisters, Felicia Martin Lapeyrouse, Mae Martin Hebert and Nora Martin
• crew boat owner/operator for the Texas Company, a commercial fisherman and fur trapper. He worked to build the historic Andrew Higgins landing crafts in New Orleans during World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Hubert ‘Hobie’ Oncale

• age 80, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alina "Tillie" Oncale; one son, Hubert "Bert" Oncale Jr.; two brothers, Nolton and Russell Oncale; and one sister, Daisy O. Durocher
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Blanche Percle Oncale; and one brother, Herman Oncale
• usher at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8743 of Chackbay, the American Legion Post No. 0011 in Thibodaux and a veteran of World War II

Reiner ‘Faye’ Ricard

• age 57, a native of Mississippi and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Irene Landrum St. Pierre; two sons, Sidney Thomas Ricard and Neil Patrick Ricard; two daughters, Marsha R. Breaux and Sharon M. Ricard; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Marvin Ricard
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Murphy J. Rodrigue Sr.

• age 81, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Murphy Rodrigue Jr. and Stewart Rodrigue; two daughters, Patricia Rodrigue and Arlene Benoit; one brother, Willie Rodrigue; one sister, Lucy Rodrigue; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lena Chiasson Rodrigue; his parents, Allen Rodrigue and Lorena Marse Rodrigue; one infant son, Michael John Rodrigue; and two brothers, Leland and Lloyd Rodrigue
• World War II Army veteran and was in the Korean Conflict; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 5097 and American Legion

Herbert J. ‘Put’ Terrebonne Jr.

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gosta Pitre Terrebonne; one son, Lindo and wife, Thelma D. Terrebonne; two sisters, Adeline T. Callais and Aline T. Danos; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Hebert Sr. and Ida Cheramie Terrebonne; one brother, Wilbert Terrebonne; and two sisters, Edith T. Savoie and Ida T. Collins
• retired tax collector for the Department of Revenue and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2004

Bernice Bourgeois Adams

• age 78, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Allen Blanchard; six daughters, Grace Yount and husband, George, of Toledo Bend, Jane Theriot and husband, Enos "Bud", of Bayou Dularge, Nancy Marcel and husband, "Buddy", Patty Melancon and husband, Michael, of Houma, Tammy Richardson of Chacahoula and Tess Daigle and husband, Dean, of Schriever; one brother, Percy Bourgeois and wife, Marie, of Thibodaux; one sister, Cecila Pitre and husband, Milfred, of Donner; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin J. Adams; her parents, Leo Bourgeois and Odilia Bertrand Bourgeois; three brothers, Joseph, Clarence and Lionel Bourgeois; and five sisters, Rosalie Bourgeois, Lillian Bourgeois, Mabel Bourgeois, Felicie Benoit and Lorrena Boudreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Doug Anthony Callahan

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Jessica Verret; his father, Calvin Callahan of Theriot; two sons, Kayden and Gaje Callahan; one daughter, Faye Marie Callahan; one brother, James Joseph Callahan of Theriot; his grandparents, Annie Mae Bourgue Champagne and Earl Champagne; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Faye Billiot Callahan; and his grandparents, James Joseph Callahan, Vivian M. Billiot and Irvin Billiot
• contract worker-rigger

Bernard Dwayne Coleman Sr.

• age 35, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:53 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and Wednesday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Helen B. Coleman; one son, Bernard James Coleman Jr.; four brothers, Thomas Coleman and wife, Cora, of Union City, Calif., Carl Coleman and wife, Malia, of California, Timothy Coleman of Houma and Randolph Coleman and wife, Gail, of Pensacola, Fla.; and three sisters, Cynthia Weston and husband, Leslie, of Houma, Cindy Watkins and husband, Donald, of Houma and Ginger Coleman of Pensacola
• preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Coleman; one son, Andrae Dwayne Coleman; his grandparents, Herbert and Hallet Hawkins Brown and Ruben and Carrie Coleman; and three brothers, Ralph, Rudolph and Robert Wade Coleman
• laborer for Weatherford Gemoco Oil for 10 years and was a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church

Bertha Richard Guidry

• age 93, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home parlor, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Whitney Richard; and one sister, Verine Zeringue
• preceded in death by her husband, J. Louis Guidry; her parents, Evariste and Laura Parr Richard; three brothers, Marcelin, Oleus and E.J. Richard; and three sisters, Alexina LeBlanc, Lorentine Robichaux and Virginia Punch

Sidney Pugh Ingram

• age 69, a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Houma, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• graveside services were held Monday in Crowley, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Wilburn Ingram and Carrie "Petie" Nicholls Pugh Ingram
• practiced law for many years with the law firm of Watkins, Watkins and Walker and later served as research attorney for the late Judge Louis Watkins Jr. during the latter’s tenure on the First Circuit Court of Appeal
• member of the Terrebonne Parish Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and co-authored with Professor Leonard Oppenhiem the Louisiana Civil Law Treatise on Trusts; also a member and past treasurer of the Friends of Christ Church; parishioner and past member of the vestry of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma

James Joseph Nelton

• age 25, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Matherne Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Candy Lynn Lodrigue Nelton of Bourg; his parents, Alley Nelton Sr. and Beulah Rodrigue Nelton of Montegut; two daughters, Harley Nelton and Irene Nelton of Bourg; seven brothers, Alvin Nelton and wife, Brandy, of Bayou Blue, Alley Nelton Jr. and wife, Leona, of Texas, Ricky Nelton and wife, Peggy, Russell Nelton and wife, Loretta, of Montegut, Richard Nelton, David Nelton and fiancee, Jackie, of Houma and Jessie Nelton and wife, Monica, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and seven sisters, Tina Verret and husband, Nollie, Katie Nelton of Montegut, Lou Ann Naquin of Alabama, Amy Rodrigue and husband, Tommy Jr., of Houma, Shelly James and husband, Roy, of Texas, "Teedee" Dupre and husband, Steve, of Chauvin and Rochelle Allen of Shreveport
• preceded in death by one sister, Betty Nelton; and his grandparents, Alvin and Uzelia Nelton
• painter and blaster with Jubillee Enterprize and was a commercial fisherman; member of Full Gospel Church

Peter Joseph ‘Pete’ Porche

• age 74, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 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 his wife, Genevieve Mary Breaux Porche of Houma; three daughters, Lori P. Clement and husband, Alfred, Shari P. Foret and husband, Mitchell, of Houma and Janelle P. Moen and husband, Mark, of Gray; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Maxine Porche and Alfreda Guidry Porche
• mechanic with Brunets Auto and Diesel Repair and was a U. S. veteran of the Korean War; W. O. W. member and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Patrick F. Taylor

• age 67, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
• visitation today at Gallier Hall on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans; ecumenical service Wednesday at the church; private burial at Patrick F. Taylor Cemetery at Circle Bar Ranch in Foxworth, Miss.
• survived by his lovely wife of 39 years, Phyllis Miller Taylor of Abbeville; his mother, Sibyl Parlin Taylor Gayman of Beaumont; his father, Alex Taylor of Beaumont; one brother, Michael P. Taylor of Houston; and one sister, Barbara G. Stevenson of Ontario, Calif.
• president, CEO and sole-owner of Taylor Energy Company and the creator of the Taylor Plan (TOPS); recently recognized as the first and only billionaire from Louisiana by Forbes 400, The Richest People in America; as a poor kid from east Texas, he had never chosen to publicly emphasis his wealth, but would want to be recognized for his contributions to education, law enforcement, military and community activities; received awards and honors from many organizations including the U. S. Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Corps League, Department of the Navy, Veterans of Foreign Wars, U. S. Olympic Committee, Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, National Brotherhood of Christians and Jews, NAACP, Urban League Society of Petroleum Engineers, Caring Institute, Kiwanis International, Rotary International, Volunteers of America, Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge and the National Football League. Pope John Paul II bestowed upon him the Medal of Bencmerente, the highest award given by the Vatican to a non-Catholic; numerous local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U. S. Customs Service and the U. S. Secret Service have cited Taylor’s efforts; also received several Honorary Doctorates from colleges and universities; served on various boards of national charitable foundations as well as the National Petroleum Council
• Bultman Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2004

Pierre O’Neil ‘T-Neil’ Billiot Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 7:17 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Irene Edna Solet Billiot of Dulac; two sons, Pierre Billiot Jr. and wife, Brenda, and John W. Billiot and wife, Karen, of Houma; three daughters, Irene Marie Foret and husband, Furlin, of Houma, Juliana E. Percle and husband, Donnie, of Dulac and Emelda F. Dean and husband, Leroy, of Houma; three brothers, Joseph "T-Will" Billiot of Abbeville, Louis Billiot Sr. of Dulac and William Billiot of Houma; four sisters, Mary Billiot of Dulac, Polly Gregoire of Illinois, Alice Billiot of Houma and Oneile Gregoire; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Estley Billiot and Louise Billiot; two sons, Paul W. Billiot and Raymond P. Billiot; one stepson, Joseph E. Foret; one brother, Paul Billiot; and five sisters, Judy Billiot, Cecile Billiot, Laura Mae Billiot, Catherine Billiot and Gennie Billiot
• retired tugboat captain with EBI and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War; member of the V.F.W. Post No. 4752 and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Antoinette N. Carnes

• age 67, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Vance Carnes; one son, David Paul Carnes; four daughters, Ann C. Bernard, Susan C. Bouffanie, Rita C. Bruce and Mary Sue Carnes; one brother, Philocles Nacio; three sisters, Elenora Atchly, Jean Geschazo and Amy Billiot; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jean Baptiste and Feda Ozemia Verdin Nacio; one son, Billy Nacio; three brothers, Jean, Norman and Anthony Nacio; and one sister, Marie Boudreaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Mona C. Eymard

• age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 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 her husband, Tommy A. Eymard; her parents, Ralphton and Carrie Terrebonne Cheramie; one son, Corey M. Eymard; one daughter, Nicole R. Eymard; one brother, Jody Cheramie; two sisters, Phyllis Boudreaux and Sandra Plaisance; and one grandson
• preceded in death by one daughter, Tatum Eymard Melancon
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Merlin James Gaudet Jr.

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:52 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Merlin James Gaudet Sr. and Cynthia Triche Cook; his grandparents, Velma Gaudet, Jerome Triche and Nancy T. Ogle; one brother, Tommy Gaudet; and four sisters, Nellie Cook, Romanda Cook, Sophie Cook and Rebecca Gaudet Guidry
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Edgar Gaudet; and one brother, Nick Gaudet
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jeanette Agnes Guidry Landry

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Frank Landry Jr. of Lafayette, Tenn., Michael Landry of Houma and Keith Landry of Groton, Conn.; five daughters, Sharlene Roy of Lafayette, Tenn., Brenda Lee Landry of Gray, Deborah Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Kathleen Devillier of Bayou Gauche and Jennifer Pitre of Houma; three brothers, Harvey J. Parks, Morris Guidry of Houma and Laban Guidry of Big Springs, Texas; four sisters, Flossie Deroche, Florence Cunningham, Renella Alleman of Houma and Henriette Wilkins of Kendrick, Ind.; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Placide Landry Sr.; her parents, Paul Yancy Guidry and Anna Lee Breaux Guidry; one son, Paul A. Landry; one brother, Yancy Paul Guidry; and one sister, Mary Jane Guidry
• homemaker and a member of Temple of Praise Church

James Ronald ‘Bo’ McDonald

• age 63, a native of Mitchell and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 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 Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Martha Trahan McDonald of Houma; one son, Brad McDonald and wife, Michelle, of Labadieville; one daughter, Regina McDonald; and four grandchildren, Meagan, Austin, Brandon and Colby McDonald
• preceded in death by his parents, W. D. McDonald and Annie Mullenix McDonald; four brothers, Floyd, Lloyd, Glen and Wilburn McDonald; and one sister, Ruth Davis
• retired welder with Nabors Drilling and a member of the U. S. National Guard; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
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Peter Joseph ‘Pete’ Porche

• age 74, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 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 his wife, Genevieve Mary Breaux Porche of Houma; three daughters, Lori P. Clement and husband, Alfred, Shari P. Foret and husband, Mitchell, of Houma and Janelle P. Moen and husband, Mark, of Gray; and six grandchildren, Nicole Clement, Danielle Clement, Sara Williams, Seth Williams, Zachary Moen and Cameron Moen
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Maxine Porche and Alfreda Guidry Porche
• mechanic with Brunets Auto and Diesel Repair and was a U. S. veteran of the Korean War; a W. O. W. member and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
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NOVEMBER 11, 2004

William Ross ‘Billy’ Acton Jr.

• age 24, a native of Houma and resident of Tampa, Fla., died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004
• graveside services were held today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, William "Bill" Acton Sr. and Lynda Chancey Acton of Tampa; two half-brothers, Chad Acton of San Antonio and Carlos Reinhold of Tampa; one half-sister, Angela Acton of Homosassa Springs, Fla.; and his grandparents, Thomas Chancey of LaCombe and Genevieve Acton of Tampa
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Joyce Chancey and Charles Howard Acton

Eric James Breaux

• age 49, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; dismissal services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Joshua James Breaux; two daughters, Erika Lynn Breaux and Vancena Marie Cardinale; four brothers, Perry Paul Breaux, Guy Joseph Breaux, Lance Anthony Breaux and Kent Andrew Breaux; one sister, Debra Ann Walling; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Josephine Breaux

Lucina Ann Bourg Rogers Hutchinson

• age 90, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 1:56 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Earl Rogers of Montegut; one daughter, Imelda Derise of Mermentau; five stepsons, Jeffery and Anthony Hutchinson of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Magnus Hutchinson Jr. of Bourg, Minus Hutchinson of Upper Little Caillou and Michael Hutchinson of New Orleans; three stepdaughters, Mamie Terrebonne and husband, Larry, of Golden Meadow, Maybelle Hebert and husband, Lemuel, and Maude Hebert and husband, Dean, of Upper Little Caillou; two half-brothers, Nolan and Albert Bourg of Little Caillou; two half-sisters, Rita Lapeyrouse and husband, Lee, and Annie Mae Lebouef and husband, Thomas, of Little Caillou; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ferdinand Rogers Jr.; her second husband, Mangus Hutchinson Sr.; her parents, Zenon Bourg Sr. and Octavie Bourg Bourg; her stepmother, Emsey Robichaux; one son, Ferdinand Rogers; one infant daughter; two stepsons, Melvin and Earl Hutchinson Sr.; one brother, Leo Bourg; one half-brother, Zenon Bourg Jr.; two sisters, Lena Bourg and Lucille Acosta; one granddaughter; four step-grandsons, Todd, Gerald, Earl Jr. and David Hutchinson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Dannette Rogers and Cory Hutchinson
• homemaker, an honorary member of St. Ann Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2004

Emile Joseph ‘Jay’ Bonvillain Jr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Beverly Rhodes Bonvillain, of Houma; two daughters, Donna Ann White and husband, Emitt, and Susan Marie Bergeron; six grandchildren, Tiffanie Hebert, Jennifer Wolf, Nicole Bergeron, Samantha Bergeron, Ronnie White and Amanda Ledbetter; and six great-grandchildren, Caleb White, Hunter White, Tyler White, Logan Wolf, Brayden Walters and Brycen Ledbetter
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile J. Bonvillain Sr. and Eula Marie Melancon Bonvillain
• retired oilfield salesman with Orbit Valve and was a U. S. Air Force veteran; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
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Alfred Charles Gilchrist

• age 87, a native of Keary, N.J., and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Jakes Gilchrist of New York
• preceded in death by his wife, Venita Pitre Gilchrist; and his parents, James and Mary Hockey Gilchrist
• retired Chevron employee with 24 years of service and was a World War II U. S. Air Force veteran

Clifton Vernon McKinley

• age 92, a native of Oil City and resident of New Iberia, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by three sons, J.D. "Doug" and wife, Margie McKinley, of Cornwall, N.Y., Daniel P. Chauvin and companion, Lil Duhon, of Broussard and Allie P. and wife, Julie Chauvin, of Houston; five daughters, Jo-Ellen and husband, Scott Istre, of Abbeville, Gloria and husband, Clarence Hebert Jr., of Bayou Vista, Barbara and husband, Larry Castille, of New Iberia, Carol H. Breaux of Baton Rouge and Kerry and husband, Ronald Fromenthal of Gonzales; one daughter-in-law, Nettie Chauvin of Lafayette; one sister, Dorothy Cato of Houston; 24 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Grey Jones McKinley; his second wife, Annie Chauvin McKinley; two sisters; one brother; his parents; and two daughters, Lois Hebert and Wanda L. Sauce
• maintenance supervisor for Texaco for 41 years

Eunice Gaubert Robert

• age 88, a native and resident of Luling, died at 2:02 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Lawrence F. Robert Sr.; two sons, Lawrence F. Robert Jr. and Ralph J. Robert Sr.; one daughter, Elaine St. Pierre; one brother, Irby Gaubert; two sisters, Ethel Keller and Leah Rae Cantrelle; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Leah Zeringue Gaubert; five brothers, Lawrence, Emmerson, Norman, Clifford and Dennis Gaubert; and one sister, Agnes Adams

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2004

Lucille P. Folse Barbé

• age 91, a native of Raceland and lifelong resident of New Orleans, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Tuesday at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church on Elysian Fields, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Henry John Barbé Jr. and Donald E. Barbé; two daughters, Beverly B. Manzella and Patricia B. Kirschman; one son-in-law, Richard Kirschman; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Cox Barbé; three siblings, Jeanne Folse, Gladys Folse Bowman and Florence Folse Critelli; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clothilde Chauvin Folse and Luke Aidee "Eddie" Folse; six brothers, Harris, Fernand, Thompson, Eugene, Lawrence and Clarence Folse; and two sisters, Lillian Folse Himel and Bessie Folse Braud
• retired horticulturist at S. H. Kress

Michael James Joseph Domangue

• age 10, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Nikki Domangue Voisin and Shain Voisin of Houma; one brother, Christian Michael Voisin of Houma; two sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Voisin of Houma and Nina Faith Sidani of Alabama; his grandparents, Christie Sanders and fiancé, Steven Conrad of Houma and Robert Domangue Jr. of Houma; his step-grandparents, Louis Malbrough, Keith Thibodeaux, Bruce Heinhuis of Houma and Rachel Heinhuis of Houma; his great-grandparents, Mel Sanders of Houma and Robert Domangue Sr. of Houma; and his godparents, Kevin Sanders and Darla Brunet
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Raymond Mitchell Sidani; his grandmother, Elizabeth Malbrough; and his great-grandparents, Carroll Sanders and Cecelia Domangue
• 5th-grade student at Lisa Park Elementary School and was an altar boy; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Vivian Beebe Jacob

• age 85, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Alexander Funeral Home in Norco; funeral services Monday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Norco, with interment in St. Charles Mausoleum in Destrehan
• survived by one son, Francis Jacob of Houston; one stepson, Walter Sharp of West, Va.; two daughters, Mary J. Blanchard of Houma and Julie Montegut of New Iberia; one stepdaughter, Brenda Sharp Ridgedell of River Ridge; one sister, Julia Buehen of Fresno, Calif.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

Norbert ‘Bear’ Morvant

• age 91, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Esther Morvant Hidalgo and Nolia Morvant Chaisson; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time friend, Ray Sonnier
• preceded in death by his companion, Lorraine Corner; his parents, Henry Jack Morvant and Marguerite Peltier Morvant; two brothers, Alexander "T-Son" Morvant and William "Billy" Morvant; and one sister, Enola Morvant Watson
• Catholic
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Harold ‘Cayall’ Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dotsy Benoit Rodrigue; four sons, Ellery, Myron, Glenn and Brian; three daughters, Elaine Rodrigue, Iris Rousseau and Denise Olivier; four brothers, Leopold, Anthony, Jean Denis and Peter Steven Rodrigue; four sisters, Elise Benoit, Hulda Martin, Myrthe Granier and Sister Denis Rodrigue, O.Carm.; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Elma Marse Rodrigue; and three brothers, Zenon, Edmond and Cecil Benny Rodrigue

Esther Williams Sears

• age 56, a native of Bellmawr, N.J., and resident of Swedesboro, N.J., died at 12:16 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Christy-Adams Funeral Home in Elmer, N. J.; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel in Elmer
• survived by her husband, James Sears of Swedesboro; five sons, Christopher Ball and wife, Jennipher, of Lindenwold, N. J., Bryan Ball and wife, Toni, of Philadelphia, Joseph Ball and wife, Kelly, Derrick Sears and wife, Esther, and Victor Lupton and wife, Gwen, of Swedesboro; two daughters, Shari Ball Champagne and husband, Troy, of Houma, and Darla Lupton of Swedesboro; three brothers, Paul Williams of Elmer, Russell Williams of Bridgeton, N. J., and Frank Williams of Gloucester, N. J.; two sisters, Carma Williams Jardin of Avon, N. J. and Lorraine Williams Frazier of Grand Isle; and 15 grandchildren, Ashlee, T. J. and Nikki Champagne, Brittaney, Kimberly, Samantha and Monica Ball, Joseph Jr., Danielle and Malina Ball, Alex and Chelsea Ball, Mikey Sears, Ty Bridges and Hayden and Kelly Lupton
• preceded in death by her parents, Toy Williams and Flora Dove Howard Williams; five brothers, Ochelle, Hollie, Vollie, Beau and Hank Williams; and three sisters, Linda Williams Allen, Opal Williams Pheleps and Reable Williams Kennedy
• retired accountant with Gloucester County Library System and was active in various book clubs, instrumented in the advent of the e-book; member of St. John’s Methodist Church in Harrisonville
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Daniel James Weimer Sr.

• age 76, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; memorial service Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Margaret Lagarde Weimer of Thibodaux; three sons, Daniel J. Weimer Jr. and wife, Pat, of LaPlace, Eric C. Weimer and wife, Diane, of Baton Rouge and Dirk J. Weimer and wife, Stacey, of Choupic; three daughters, Jennifer W. Dagate and husband, Jimmy, of Houma, Ingree Weimer of Thibodaux and Nancy Lagarde of Baton Rouge; one brother, Jess Weimer of Lafayette; one sister, Mim W. Schmidt of Georgia; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John L. Weimer Sr. and Necia LeBlanc Weimer; one brother, John Weimer Jr.; and one sister, Ruth Edwards
• retired production and maintenance manager with Coco Cola Bottling Company and a U. S. Army and Merchant Marine veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 14, 2004

Michael James Joseph Domangue

• age 10, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:11 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Nikki Domangue Voisin and Shain Voisin of Houma; one brother, Christian Michael Voisin of Houma; two sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Voisin of Houma and Nina Faith Sidani of Alabama; his grandmother and her fiancé, Christie Sanders and Steven Conrad of Houma; his grandfather, Robert Domangue Jr. of Houma; his step-grandfathers, Louis Malbrough, Keith Thibodaux and Bruce Heinhuis of Houma; his step-grandmother, Rachel Heinhuis of Houma; his great-grandmother, Mel Sanders of Houma; his great-grandfather, Robert Domangue Sr. of Houma; his godparents, Kevin Sanders and Darla Brunet; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Raymond Mitchell Sidani; his grandmother, Elizabeth Malbrough; his great-grandfather, Carroll Sanders; and his great-grandmother, Cecelia Domangue
• altar boy, a fifth-grade student at Lisa Park School and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
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Harold ‘Cayall’ Rodrigue

• age 87, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dotsy Benoit Rodrigue; four sons, Ellery, Myron, Glenn and Brian; three daughters, Elaine Rodrigue, Iris Rousseau and Denise Olivier; four brothers, Leopold, Anthony, Jean Denis and Peter Stephen Rodrigue; four sisters, Elise Benoit, Hulda Martin, Myrthee Granier and Sister Denis Rodrigue, O.Carm.; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Elma Marse Rodrigue; and three brothers, Zenon, Edmond and Cecil Benny Rodrigue
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Merville Louis Sons Sr.

• age 70, a native of Morgan City and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home; funeral Monday at Samart Funeral Home; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Betty Marcel Sons; three sons, Merville Sons Jr., Christopher Sons and Shane Sons; two daughters, Elizabeth Lirette and Vicki Lirette; one brother, Donald Sons; two sisters, Ethel Sauce and Billy Voisin; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ethel Dinger Sons; one brother, E. J. Sons; and two sisters, Rosemary Romero and Leola Lodrigue

Arthur Peter Voisin Jr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Clayton Voisin and Edgar Voisin; and one sister, Joyce V. Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Peter Voisin Sr. and Annie Fanguy Voisin; and one brother, Jolye Voisin
• self-employed fisherman, a U. S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2004

Paul Anthony Bourgeois

• age 29, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at noon Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• funeral services to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church
• survived by his parents, Clyde "Chic" Bourgeois and Sylvia "Sissy" Richard Bourgeois; one son, Austin Paul Bourgeois; one daughter, Bethany Elizabeth Bourgeois; and his grandparents, Gillis and Delta Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond C. Richard Sr. and Dorothy Jack Richard

Louise Landry Gaudet

• age 83, a native of West Baton Rouge Parish, former resident of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Pierre Part; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald G. Gauthe of Port Allen and Randy Gaudet of Napoleonville; one daughter, Claudia G. Mabile of Port Allen; one stepbrother, Lester Sedotal; five sisters, Eunice Marquette of Port Allen, Rita Catanese, Isabell Hill, Maude Billelo and Doris Leidenheimer, all of Houma; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Laury J. Gaudet; her parents, Theodore and Julia Gaudet Landry; one son, Allen P. Gauthe; three brothers, Russell and Junius Sedotal and Walter Landry; and one sister, Enola Kennair

Leon Joseph ‘Jr’ Labit

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Helen Authement Labit of Houma; his mother, Marie DuBois Labit Breaux of Bayou Blue; two sons, Ricky Paul Labit and wife, Kim, and Ronnie Jerome Labit and companion, Betty; one daughter, Rhonda Claire Labit LeCompte and husband, Barry Sr.; seven brothers, Davis Labit of Florida, Ralph Labit and wife, Diane, of Bayou Blue, Roy Labit and wife, Elaine, of Arkansas, Francis Labit and wife, Olivia, of Houma, Joseph Labit and wife, Gail, of Bayou Blue, Philip Labit and wife, Arlene, of Houma, and Larry Labit and wife, Patty, of Tennessee; one sister, Betty Labit Steele of Houma; seven grandchildren, Lacy LeCompte Lirette, Barry LeCompte Jr., Leonard Labit, Amanda Labit, Richard Labit, Robert Labit and Lindsey Phillips; and one great-granddaughter, Madison T. Phillips
• preceded in death by his father, Leon Paul Labit; his stepfather, Lawrence J. Breaux; one son, Randy James Labit; one daughter-in-law, Jill Richard Labit; one brother, Johnny Labit; and one sister, Gloria Labit Gaston
• retired dispatcher with Dresser Atlas and was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
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Dorothy U. ‘Dot’ Landry

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Choupic, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Daniel and Earl "Joe" Usey; and four sisters, Wilma Melancon, Ruth Brignac, Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Cecilia Malbrough Usey; two brothers, Charles and Sidney Usey; and two sisters, Amy Lasseigne and Peggy Chiasson

James Glenn ‘Jim’ Madden

• age 71, a native Heflin and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel; graveside services Wednesday at Bistineaux Cemetery in Heflin
• survived by his wife, Joyce Stewart Madden of Houma; two sons, Jerry Madden and wife, Dotty, of Houma, and Terry Madden and wife, Lynne, of Breaux Bridge; one daughter, Dena Madden of Houma; one sister, Josie Crawford of Minden; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Madden and Emma Cole Madden; three brothers; and two sisters
• president of Madden Cable Service and was a member of Jerusalem Temple Shriner’s Club, Masonic Unity Lodge No. 267, Marine Corp. League, board member of Terrebonne Sportsman League and True Buck Hunting Club; U. S. Army veteran

Craig Anthony Perque

• age 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• funeral services were held today at St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruthie Rogers Perque; his parents, Havery and Joanne Portier Perque; three sons, Brian, Joshua and Zachary Perque; two daughters, April and Lisa Perque; three brothers, Chris, Michael and Stuart Perque; one sister, Laure Perque; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by one brother, Brian Perque

Carolyn Ann Smith Rodrigue

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie James Rodrigue of Houma; her father-in-law, Willard E. Rodrigue of Houma; one son, Jessie John Boudreaux Jr. of Franklin; one stepson, Adam "T. J." Joseph Rodrigue of Houma; one daughter, Tisha Mary Boudreaux Marcel of Houma; one stepdaughter, Casey Rodrigue Bourgeois of Houma; four sisters, Wilma "Sis" Thibodeaux Chaisson of Houma, Diana Smith Theriot of Houma, Ruth Smith Olivier of Houma and Beulah "Tootie" Smith Prestenback of Houma; and seven grandchildren, Allyson Marie Marcel, Nicole Noel Boudreaux, Thomas Matthew Marcel, Wilson Allen Bourgeois, Jenna Marie Marcel, Lindsey Nicole Bourgeois and James Allen Rodrigue
• preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Virgil Smith and Beulah Marie Hebert; her mother-in-law, Margie Ledet Rodrigue; her grandparents, Dennis and Necia Theriot Hebert and Ernest and Augustine Schouest Smith; two brothers, Ray Thibodeaux Sr. and Dennis John Smith; and one sister, Linda Thibodeaux Borel
• past president of PTA and enjoyed cooking and sewing and was a licensed manicurist; loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church
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NOVEMBER 16, 2004

Shirley Burgess Neal Barrient

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville
• survived by her mother, Gladys Detillier Burgess of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Galen "Kate" Neal of Houma; two sons, Tommy "Butch" Neal and Lee "Bodie" Barrient Jr., both of Gonzales; five sisters, Laura B. Mollere of Thibodaux, Sylvia B. Ewen, Joyce Burgess and Donna B. Landry, all of Donaldsonville and Glenda "LuLu" Radar of Lafayette; two brothers, Sammy Burgess of Donaldsonville and Jimmy Burgess of Plaquemine; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee Barrient Sr.; one daughter, Mary Lee "P-Nut" Barrient; and her father, Sam Burgess
• homemaker

Ruth Elizabeth Boudreaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Wednesday at the church; dismissal service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Wilbert Boudreaux Jr. and Steven Boudreaux of Thibodaux, David Boudreaux of Auburn, Ala., and Ricky Boudreaux of Atlanta; two daughters, Brenda B. Gillam of Fort Washington, Md., and Angela Boudreaux of Clinton, Md.; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Boudreaux Sr.; and her parents, Earl Williams and Ruth Paige Williams
• retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board, a choir member at Calvary United Methodist Church and a member of Calvary United Methodist Women Organization and Goldeneers Club

Bobbie L. Harris

• age 75, a native of Archer City, Texas, and resident of Raceland and Cut Off, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services today at the funeral home; burial Wednesday at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
• survived by one son, Fred Leroy Harris; and one sister, Peggy McKee
• preceded in death by her parents, Nealy and Jewel Parker Love; and one sister, Marcy Lee Silva

Dennis Colby Higginbotham

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his father, Kevin Higginbotham and stepmother, Lisa; his mother, Andrea House Higginbotham; his uncles and aunts, Dan and Cyndi Rivette, Debbie Morgan and husband, John Paul "JP" Morgan, Kelly Higginbotham Warren and husband, Glen, and Kristi Higginbotham Hays; one sister, Harley Marie Higginbotham; his cousins, Danielle, Jeff, Brandon, Haley, Garrett, Taylor, Ty, Hutton, D.J. and Krysten; his grandparents, Dennis and Sandra Higginbotham; and his grandmother, Mrs. Bobbie K. Voorhies
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry D. Voorhies
• employed with Rivette Services of Houma; Baptist
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Leon Joseph ‘Jr.’ Labit

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Helen Authement Labit of Houma; his mother, Marie DuBois Labit Breaux of Bayou Blue; two sons, Ricky Paul Labit and wife, Kim, and Ronnie Jerome Labit and companion, Betty; one daughter, Rhonda Claire Labit LeCompte and husband, Barry Sr.; seven brothers, Davis Labit of Florida, Ralph Labit and wife, Diane, of Bayou Blue, Roy Labit and wife, Elaine, of Arkansas, Francis Labit and wife, Olivia, of Houma, Joseph Labit and wife, Gail, of Bayou Blue, Philip Labit and wife, Arlene, of Houma, and Larry Labit and wife, Patty, of Tennessee; one sister, Betty Labit Steele of Houma; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by his father, Leon Paul Labit; his stepfather, Lawrence J. Breaux; one son, Randy James Labit; one daughter-in-law, Jill Richard Labit; one brother, Johnny Labit; and one sister, Gloria Labit Gaston
• retired dispatcher with Dresser Atlas and was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Renell Adams Parria

• age 62, a native of Harvey and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Adams Cemetery in Westwego
• survived by her husband, Gillis Parria Sr.; her dog, Baby; three sons, Gillis Parria Jr. and fiancee, Nancy Naquin, Michael Parria and Danny Parria I and wife, Kim; one daughter, Renee P. Pellegrin; one daughter-in-law, Lisa L. Parria; one brother, Sterling Adams Sr.; two sisters, Meta Boudreaux and husband, Vance Sr. and Jeanette Brunette; nine grandchildren, Ryan Pellegrin and fiancee, Mindy Scott, Rennie P. Duplantis and husband, Kyle, Troy, Trey, Nicholas, Mindy, Danny II and Candace Parria and Jacob Foret; and one great-grandchild, Madison Claire Pellegrin
• preceded in death by her parents, Maxie and Mathilda Danos Adams; one brother, Ray Adams; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Adams; one niece, Shyrlene Adams; one great-niece; and one great-nephew
• enjoyed cooking and baking and was a fisherwoman
• Samart Funeral Home

Rita Berger Tabor

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sam A. Tabor Sr.; two sons, Sam A. Tabor Jr. and David P. LeBlanc; one daughter, Charlotte T. LeBlanc; one brother, Joseph Berger; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Berger and Louise Hebert Berger; two brothers, Elmo and Gerald Berger; and one sister, Gloria Naquin

 

NOVEMBER 17, 2004

Alice Autin

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Michael Autin; one daughter, Suzanne Fonseca; one sister, Wenonah F. Mahler; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Fanguy and Alida Naquin Fanguy; two brothers, Nolan and Alvon Fanguy; and four sisters, Inez F. White, Thelma F. Daigle, Dorothy F. Haynes and Annie Marie F. Lankford
• homemaker

Nellie LeBlanc Borne

• age 83, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:43 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Morris J. Borne Jr.; one daughter, Lucy B. Goodwin; two brothers, Raymond and Albert LeBlanc; two sisters, Thelma LaLonde and Heloise Adams; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris E. Borne; her parents, Virgil LeBlanc Jr. and Nellie Delaune LeBlanc; one son, David Borne; one brother, Roland LeBlanc; and one sister, Rudy Bourg

Gene Paul Gaddis

• age 72, a native of Jackson, Miss., and resident of Denham Springs, died at 4:18 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Michael Gaddis of San Antonio and David Gaddis of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Cheryl Gaddis of Denham Springs and Stephanie Gaddis of Jackson; three brothers, Bill Dungan of Philadelphia, Miss., Charles Dungan of Denham Springs and Glen Dungan; two sisters, Audrey Miller and Hazel Wills of Denham Springs; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Gerri" Plumb Gaddis; his parents, James Oscar Dungan and Willie Owens Dungan; six brothers, James, Powell, Herman, Hunter, Percy and Ray Dungan; and four sisters, Maxine, Marie, Adonis and Bernice Dungan
• worked for Gene Lawn Care and was a U.S. National Guard veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nelson J. Gros Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Stella Naquin Gros; one son, Nelson J. Gros Jr.; four daughters, Ruth G. Trosclair, Lisa G. Oncale, Becky G. Oncale and Hope G. Cancienne; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas V. Gros and Angelina Thibodaux Gros; one granddaughter, Sydney M. Gros; and one brother, Francis Gros Sr.
• employee of Cameco for 34 years

George Joseph Hebert

• age 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Floredia Pitre Hebert; two daughters, Patsy H. Rink and Suzanne H. Cheramie; two sons-in-law, Joseph H. Rink Jr. and Hick "Skip" Cheramie III; one brother, Lefry Hebert; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Azael Hebert and Adelaide P. Hebert; three brothers, Webre, Paul and John Hebert; and four sisters, Bessie Hebert, Louisa H. Vega, Floredia Adams and Rosie Deason
• principal of South Lafourche High School and was a veteran of World War II and Korean Conflict; member of the Knights of Columbus, Louisiana Principal’s Association and Louisiana Athletic Association; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Jeanette Marie Elias Hebert

• age 76, a native of Lafayette and resident of Brandon, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004
• graveside service Friday at Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette
• survived by one daughter, Tammy J. Poncia; her siblings, Gilda Gallet, Delores "Dee" Elias and Raymond Elias; and one granddaughter, Veronica Ramos Soler
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Rena Elias; and four brothers, Robert, Bobby, Donald and Wilfred Elias Jr.
• Gonzales Funeral Home

Hazel ‘Put’ Martin

• age 52, a native of Schriever and resident of Magnolia, Miss., died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Hartman Funeral Home in McComb, Miss.; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two sons, Bentley James Martin and James Bryan Martin, both of Magnolia; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Blanchard of Magnolia and Ouida Tracy Arevalo of Houma; one brother, Cyrus "Sonny" Hebert of Hattisburg, Miss.; three sisters, Linda Green, Marion Gros and Delores Gregory; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Bentley and Ouida Thomas; homemaker and a member of Bala Chitto Baptist Church

Diana Ray ‘Dee’ Ditch McNabb

• age 55, a native of Vermillion Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 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 her mother, Maud Ray Nunez Ditch of Abbeville; one son, Tim McNabb and wife, Teresita, of Raceland; one daughter, Tammy McNabb of Houma; two brothers, Chris Ditch and Roland Ditch of Abbeville; two sisters, Brenda Romero and Stephine Abshire of Abbeville; and five grandchildren, Ashlie Cunningham, Drew Cunningham, Raven McNabb, Felicia Melancon and Nikolas Melancon
• preceded in death by her father, Sherman J. Ditch; one son, Todd McNabb; and one brother, John Ditch
• administrative assistant with Pinnacle Computer Services; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 18, 2004

Wilson A. Blanchard Jr.

• age 44, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Friday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his companion of 11 years, Natalie Breaux; one stepson, Aaron Shapcopte and wife, Marsha; two brothers, Noel Blanchard Sr. and Johnny Blanchard; one sister, Cinda Blanchard; and one step-grandchild, Allie Shapcopte
• preceded in death by his father, Wilson A. Blanchard Sr.; and his mother, Yvonne Lirette Blanchard
• carpenter for Gulf Coast Construction Inc. and enjoyed Nascar; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Shelia Ann ‘Fat" Brown

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary Brown of Thibodaux; her mother, Roberta Robertson of Thibodaux; two sons, Kunta Robertson and Gary Brown Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Moeshia Brown of Thibodaux; five brothers, Edward, Herbert, Clarence Jr., Donald and Aaron Robertson, all of Thibodaux; five sisters, Betty Ann Robertson, Dianne Ann Robertson, Evelyn Ann Robertson, Earline Robertson and Michelle Robertson, all of Thibodaux; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Clarence Robertson Sr.; and one sister, Delores Robertson Scott
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Michael Paul James

• age 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rachel Daigle James of Baton Rouge; his father, Roy Williams of Thibodaux; one son, Devin Michael of Arizona; four daughters, Tashiba Ross and Ariel Duplantis of Houma and Kristen and Johneisa Daigle of Baton Rouge; one brother, Richard James of Baton Rouge; and one sister, Terri James Beamon of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann James

Deva Diane Rhinehart Landry

• age 57, a native of Williana and resident of Raceland, died at 5:24 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Friday at the church; burial Saturday at Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Williana
• survived by her husband, Leonard J. Landry; one daughter, Kelly Landry Alig; one son-in-law, Andrew Alig; four brothers, Roy, Robert, Douglas and Glynn Rhinehart; and five sisters, Elaine Sheldon, Margaret Beach, Faye Williamson, Mildred Heaslip and Mabel Creed
• preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Arthur Rhinehart
• retired schoolteacher and a Mary Kay consultant; member of First Baptist Church and the Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association

Alvin Joseph ‘Noot’ LeBouef

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Audrey Thibodeaux LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sons, Ray J. LeBoeuf and wife, Delinda Dupre LeBoeuf, and Earl J. LeBoeuf and wife, Missy Levron LeBoeuf, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two brothers, Henry A. "Nome" LeBoeuf Jr. and Allen "Beb" J. LeBoeuf and wife, Evelyn, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Viola "Soeur" LeBoeuf Lirette and husband, Clark, of Raceland; four grandchildren, Bryan J. LeBoeuf and wife, Cheryl, Corey J. LeBoeuf and companion, Kourtney, Jill M. LeBoeuf and Andrew J. LeBoeuf; and one great-grandchild, Karah N. LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry LeBoeuf Sr. and Camilla Naquin LeBoeuf; one brother, Norman LeBoeuf; and his grandparents, Caliste LeBoeuf, Eurzeline Ledet, Lotaire Naquin and Marie Louise Thibodeaux
• self-employed carpenter all of his life and was an usher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; volunteered his carpentry service at the church, enjoyed gardening, was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James ‘Buck’ Lirette

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:08 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda DeHart Lirette of Houma; two sons, James Lee Lirette of Alabama and Timothy Paul Lirette of Houma; two daughters, Christal Matheny and Tammy Duplantis, both of Bayou Vista; two brothers, Donald and Douglas Lirette; six sisters, Chyanne Pierron, Nancy Seago, Dianne Deshotel, Drusella Martin, Louella Landry and Barbara Cooper; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Francis Lirette Sr. and Josephine Virginia Voisin Lirette; one brother, Francis Lirette Jr. and two sisters, Madora Domangue and Maybelle Roddy
• member of West Houma Lions Club; Catholic

Diana Ray ‘Dee’ Ditch McNabb

• age 55, a native of Vermillion Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 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 her companion, Mike Eschete of Houma; her mother, Maud Ray Nunez Ditch of Abbeville; one son, Tim McNabb and wife, Teresita, of Raceland; one daughter, Tammy McNabb of Houma; two brothers, Chris Ditch and Roland Ditch of Abbeville; two sisters, Brenda Romero and Stephine Abshire of Abbeville; and five grandchildren, Ashlie Cunningham, Drew Cunningham, Raven McNabb, Felicia Melancon and Nikolas Melancon
• preceded in death by her father, Sherman J. Ditch; one son, Todd McNabb; and one brother, John Ditch
• an administrative assistant with Pinnacle Computer Services; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alice Clinton Rollins

• died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by a dear devoted niece, Mary L. Gabriel and husband, Percy, of Houma; and two step-children, Benjamin W. Rollins Jr. and Marion Taylor and husband, Raymond, of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin W. Rollins Sr.; her parents, Preston and Violet Carter Clinton; three brothers; and eight sisters
• retired employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board; graduate of McDonogh High School in New Orleans and a graduate of Leland College in Baker; member of New Zion Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2004

Eula Lee ‘Bonnie’ Daigle Allemand

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma 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 her husband, Herbert Allemand; one son, Timmy Paul Allemand; one sister, Linda Daigle Theriot; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Yousa Daigle and Genevieve Voclain Daigle; and one brother, Ray Joseph Daigle
• employee of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for 28 years and Wal-Mart for 10 years; past officer of Evergreen Lions Club and an active member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Wilton ‘Popeye’ Arnold

• age 76, a native of Denham Springs and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• graveside service Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Audrey Diviney Arnold; one son, Wilton G. Arnold of Georgia; two daughters, Violet Menendez of Houma and Yvonne Malone Hunkler and husband, Bernard, of New Orleans; one sister, Mildred Parks and husband, Jamie; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by his parents, Mayhew and Lottie Felps Arnold; and two brothers, Leo and Norman Arnold
• retired after 26 years in the Navy

Alice Autin

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004
• memorial services held today at Samart Funeral Home
• survived by one son, Michael Autin; one daughter, Suzanne Fonseca; one sister, Wenonah F. Mahler; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Autin; her parents, Albert Fanguy and Alida Naquin Fanguy; two brothers, Nolan and Alvon Fanguy; and four sisters, Inez F. White, Thelma F. Daigle, Dorothy F. Haynes and Annie Marie F. Lankford
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Wendell E. Carter Sr.

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Resident Baptist Church in Houma; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda D. Carter of Houma; his mother, Bernadine Carter of Houma; three sons, Wendell Carter Jr., Shaft Carter and Kendell Saulsberry of Houma; five daughters, Kanesha Johnson, Kami Saulsberry, Rasheeda Dark and Jyra Dark of Houma and Wykenia Jones of Baton Rouge; one sister, Jearnee Carter Dumas of Houma; four brothers, Charles IV, Bernard, Gregory and Torrey Carter, all of Houma; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Charles Carter III
• member of Residence Baptist Church

Tommy Paul Chiasson

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:24 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Lillian Vicknair Chiasson; one son, Donny Chiasson; one daughter, Felicia Chiasson; two brothers, Junius and A. J. Chiasson; three sisters, Lou Ann Benoit, Betty Chiasson and Lori Liner; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Connie LeBlanc Chiasson; and his father, Agney Chiasson

Anna Marie ‘Tan’ Crochet

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Lenet Joseph Crochet; two sons, Keith and wife, Holly, and Curt and wife, Monica Crochet; one daughter, Ida Anderson and husband, Tracy; two sisters, Elaine Lirette and Ruth Authement; six grandchildren, Daphne, Holly and Ben Crochet and Brett, Brandon and Bryce Anderson; and three great-grandchildren, Olivia and Lane Crochet and Drake Voison
• preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Louise Henry Crochet; one brother, Ernest Crochet; and one sister, Rita Foret
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

August ‘A. J.’ Danos

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lauravie Cheramie Danos; two sons, Glenn Danos and Emmett Danos; two daughters-in-law, Charlene and Stacy Danos; three daughters, Laura D. Dantin, Jennifer D. Cheramie and Lorrie D. Cheramie; three sons-in-law, Jerry J. Dantin Sr., Jessie Cheramie and Rickey Cheramie Sr.; two brothers, Harris Danos and Robert Danos; three sisters, Ruth Charpentier, Eugine Guidry and Judy Adams; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Vela Trosclair Danos; one brother, Emmett "Sue" Danos; and two sisters, Genieve Ramagoze and Mae Duet
• World War II Army veteran and was a member of the V. F. W., the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society and American Legion
• Samart Funeral Home

Alvin Joseph ‘Noot’ LeBoeuf

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• services were held today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Thibodeaux LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sons, Ray J. LeBoeuf and wife, Delinda Dupre LeBoeuf, and Earl J. LeBoeuf and wife, Missy Levron LeBoeuf, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two brothers, Henry A. "Nome" LeBoeuf Jr. and Allen "Beb" J. LeBoeuf and wife, Evelyn, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Viola "Soeur" LeBoeuf Lirette and husband, Clark, of Raceland; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry LeBoeuf Sr. and Camilla Naquin LeBoeuf; one brother, Norman LeBoeuf; and his grandparents, Caliste LeBoeuf, Eurzeline Ledet, Lotaire Naquin and Marie Louise Thibodeaux
• self-employed carpenter all of his life and was an usher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Ja’laya McDowell

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2004
• graveside service Saturday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her parents, Disheekia Wright and Rufino McDowell of Thibodaux; one sister, Jada McDowell of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Joyce Wright, Bonnie and Johnnie McDowell of Thibodaux and Bertrand Murray of Schriever; and her great-grandmother, Mercedes Murray of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by one sister, La’Niya McDowell; and her great-grandparents, Mildred and Willie Wright, James and Dorothy Richard and Johnnie and Meley McDowell

Laura C. Rebstock

• age 89, a native of Kaplan and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Camille Rebstock; one son, A. J. Broussard Jr. and wife, Marilyn; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Myra Marceaux Compete; one brother, Dulva Compete; and one sister, Flavie Broussard
• member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Blaise Raoul Zeringue

• age 77, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Earline Foret Zeringue; one son, Curry B. Zeringue; three daughters, Christine Dufrene, Trudy Rister and Leslie Crochet; one brother, Dennis Zeringue; seven sisters, Gladys Bilello, Louise Stevens, Jeanne Luquette, Earline Pitre, Rita Pertuit, Laura Mae Dominique and Clara Belle Matherne; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; one daughter, Lugene Zeringue; and four brothers, Camille, Thompson, Malcolm and Clifton Zeringue
• member of Cutover Hunting Club and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Marion Samanie Zeringue

• age 66, a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• no services were scheduled; donated her body to science
• survived by her husband, Neal Zeringue Jr.; one daughter, Tammy Zeringue Hebert; one sister, Lorraine Samanie Primeaux; one brother, Clay Samanie; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lionel Martin Samanie; her mother, Rose Marie Theriot; her grandparents, Ivy Paul Sr. and Angele Hebert Samanie and Clay and Zeolide Chauvin Theriot; and one sister, Betty Marie Samanie

 

NOVEMBER 21, 2004

Clifford Joseph Boudreaux

• age 94, a native and resident of Anacoco, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Joseph Clifford Boudreaux of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Geraldine Ann Glantz of Bakersfield, Calif.; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Boudreaux; and one son, Raymond "Frenchie" Boudreaux

Arthur B. Morehead Sr.

• age 76, a native of St. Bernard and resident of Bourg, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Margaret Eva Morehead; one son, Arthur B. Morehead Jr. and wife, Debra; one daughter, Susie A. Levron and husband, Eiffel; two brothers, David and Robert Morehead; one sister, Anna Mae Hammers; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Artie Morehead; one brother, Earl Morehead; and one sister, Zelma Morales
• electrician and an Air Force veteran; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg

 

NOVEMBER 22, 2004

Wilton ‘Popeye’ Arnold

• age 76, a native of Denham Springs and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2004
• graveside service was held Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Diviney Arnold; one son, Wilton G. Arnold of Georgia; two daughters, Violet Menendez of Houma and Yvonne Malone, and husband, Bernard Hunkler, both of New Orleans; one sister, Mildred Parks, and husband, Jamie; one granddaughter, Alicia Henry and husband, Kristopher, both of Houma; and one great-granddaughter, Lexie Henry
• preceded in death by his parents, Mayhew and Lottie Felps Arnold; and two brothers, Leo and Norman Arnold
• retired from the U. S. Navy after 26 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Clifford Joseph ‘Pop’ Boudreaux

• age 94, a native of Houma and resident of Anacoco, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• religious service today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Joseph Clifford Boudreaux of Cabot, Ark.; one daughter, Geraldine Ann Gantz of Bakersfield, Calif.; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Boudreaux; one son, Raymond "Frenchie" Boudreaux; and sisters and brothers
• retired painter and a member of Anacoco Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hazel Mary Jarveaux

• age 95, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one sister, Odessa Larsen
• preceded in death by five brothers, Sterling, Luby, Benjamin, Frank and Clifford Jarveaux; three sisters, Haydee Portier and Rita and Nora Jarveaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Evida ‘Vie’ Guidry Rodrigue

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 9:17 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Melvin and Ronald Rodrigue; one daughter, Carolyn Rueh; two brothers, Walter Jr. and George Guidry; one sister, Vina Plaisance; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Rodrigue; and her parents, Walter Guidry Sr. and Isabelle Lefort Guidry
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a member of Catholic Daughters of America

Marion Samanie Zeringue

• age 66, a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004
• no services were scheduled; donated her body to science
• survived by her husband, Neal Zeringue Jr.; one daughter, Tammy Zeringue Hebert; one sister, Lorraine Samanie Primeaux; one brother, Clay Samanie; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lionel Martin Samanie; her mother, Rose Marie Theriot; her grandparents, Ivy Paul Sr. and Angele Hebert Samanie and Clay and Zeolide Chauvin Theriot; and one sister, Betty Marie Samanie

Blaise Raoul Zeringue

• age 77, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• services were Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Earline Foret Zeringue; one son, Curry B. Zeringue; three daughters, Christine Dufrene, Trudy Rister and Leslie Crochet; one brother, Dennis Zeringue; seven sisters, Gladys Bilello, Louise Stevens, Jeanne Luquette, Earline Pitre, Rita Pertuit, Laura Mae Dominique and Clara Belle Matherne; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; one daughter, Lugene Zeringue; and four brothers, Camille, Thompson, Malcolm and Clifton Zeringue
• member of Cutover Hunting Club and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 23, 2004

Victoria Arceneaux Burke

• age 70, a native of Gibson and resident of Donner, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• visitation today and until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula, with burial at St. Lawrence cemetery
• survived by three sons, Lloyd Burke Jr., Michael Burke and Danny Burke; two daughters, Jane Burke Hebert and Debra Burke LeBlanc; six brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Burke Sr.; her parents, Raymond Areceneaux and Jane Thibodeaux Arceneaux; four brothers and three sisters

Hazel Mary Jarveaux

• age 95, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• visitation until funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass held today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one sister, Odessa Larsen
• preceded in death by five brothers, Sterling, Luby, Benjamin, Frank and Clifford Jarveaux; and three sisters, Haydee Portier, Rita Jarveaux and Nora Jarveaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hayes Peter Picou Sr.

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Cameron, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• visitation today at Hixon Funeral Home in Creole, with a rosary, mass Wednesday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Cameron, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Velma Rogers Picou; two daughters, Brenda and Ramona of Cameron; two sons, Hayes of Grand Chenier and Ronnie Dean of Grand Lake; one brother, Floyd Picou Sr. of Houma; one sister, Joyce Bonvillion of Gray; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Xavier and Edna Picou; two sisters, Lois LeFort and Marie Watkins; one brother, Jean Picou Sr., and numerous of nieces and nephews
• tugboat captain for 18 years, then became owner and operator of Coastal Shell Company and later of Coastal Foods and Savers Grocery of Cameron; later worked for Pat’s Restaurant and Kajon Foods before retiring
• World War II veteran and parishioner of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church; fourth-degree member of Monsignor Cramers Assembly No. 320, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10019, served as Commander of American Legion Post 176 in Creole, and served as president of the Cameron Council on Aging

Jane ‘Selma’ Martin Schouest

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Gerald Jeffery Schouest of Houma; one daughter, Elizabeth S. Vaughn of Houma; two sisters, Leona Songy of Houma and Amy Oettli of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson J. Schouest; her parents ,Joseph Fabius Martin and Alida LeCompte Martin; one daughter; Dorothy Viola Schouest; one brother, Forrest Martin; and four sisters, Hildred M. Schmitt, Lydia Martin, Stella LeBouef and Edwina Blanchard
• retired retail sales associate with A. M. & J. C. Dupont; member of Holy Rosary and Annunziata Ladies Altar Society, a former Catechism teacher and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rosemary Berger Williford

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Shreveport, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004
• graveside service was held at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport on Monday
• survived by one son, Keith Williford of Austin, Texas; one brothe,r Charles Berger of Thibodaux; one grandchild; one niece; and five nephews
• homemaker and secretary

 

NOVEMBER 24, 2004

Dawn LeBouef Parfait

• age 33, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• mass was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband Robert "Rob" Parfait; her parents, Connie Guy and Ellis LeBouef Jr.; one son, Austin Hebert; one daughter, Raynee Parfait; two brothers, Ellis III and Toby LeBouef; and three sisters, Marsha Carlos, Nicki and Ellen LeBouef
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Lucille Boudreaux and Ellis Sr. and Rosina LeBouef
• Catholic and a former instructor at South Louisiana Beauty College for 10 years

Jane ‘Selma’ Martin Schouest

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• mass was held today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Gerald Jeffery Schouest and wife, Mary Jane, of Houma; one daughter, Elizabeth S. Vaughn of Houma; two sisters, Leona Songy of Houma and Amy Oettli of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, W. Randal Vaughn, Kimberley A. Vaughn, Monica A. Breaux, Dean A. Schouest, Jacqueline M. Becnel and Ann M. Hebert; and nine great-grandchildren, Natalie Vaughn, Alexander Vaughn, Michael Breaux, Jordan Schouest, Taylor Schouest, Hannah Becnel, Cassie Becnel, Chandler Hebert and Lacey Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson J. Schouest; her parents, Joseph Fabius Martin and Alida LeCompte Martin; one daughter; Dorothy Viola Schouest; one brother, Forrest Martin; and four sisters, Hildred M. Schmitt, Lydia Martin, Stella LeBouef and Edwina Blanchard
• retired retail sales associate with A. M. & J. C. Dupont for more than 30 years; member of Holy Rosary and Annunziata Ladies Altar Society, a former Catechism teacher and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lorna Marie Dupre Villard

• age 78, a native of Houma and resident of Alexandria died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004
• services were held today at John Kramer and Son Funeral Home in Alexandria with internment in Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville
• survived by one daughter, Lori Timmer and husband, Bobby, of Broken Bow, Okla.; two sons, Louis A. Jr. and Layne Villard and wife, Emily, all of Alexandria; one sister, Alice Lyons and husband, Carroll, of Houma; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Villard Sr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Dupre; three brothers, Jessie, Bobby and Weldon Dupre; and one sister Nell Romano
• member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church; worked at the Texada Clinic, later working as a private Sitter

 

NOVEMBER 25, 2004 THANKSGIVING

Robert Reed Shaner

• age 83, a native of Toya, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow and Larose, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass held Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife Eva Theriot Shaner; one son, Robert Ritchie Shaner; one daughter, Bobbie Shaner Jones; one brother, Eugene Shaner; one sister, Martha Shaner Garner; and three grandchildren, Chance M. Jones, Parrish R. Jones and Megan L. Shaner
• preceded in death by his parents, Ritchey and Pearl Shaner; one brother, George Owen Shaner; and one grandchild, Hondo L. Jones
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Gregory Maryland Jr.

• age 19, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 7:11 a.m. Saturday Nov. 20, 2004
• visitation Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral Friday at the church with burial at Combon Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by his parents, Demetria Pam Maryland and Gregory Maryland Sr.; two brothers, Gregory Trevor Simmons of Houston and Gregory Miguel Anderson of Dallas; and three sisters, India Arie Maryland of Houma, LaTanya Jules of Richmond, Calif., and Shauna Anderson of Dallas
• preceded in death by one grandparent, Edward Maryland; and great-grandparents, Willie and Emma (Susie) Bonvillain, and Harry and Lillian Trahan
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church of Grand Caillou; also was a member of Glory to Glory Outreach Youth Conference in Houston; student at Southern University of Baton Rouge in marine biology

Lorraine Wilson Evans

• age 85, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and resident of Schriever died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Earl Raby and wife, Shirley, of Houston, Evon Raby and fiancee, Genevieve, of Bayou L’Ourse, Charles Evans Sr. and wife, Jessie, of Berwick, Mike Evans Sr. and wife, Donna, of Chacahoula, and Frank Evans Sr. of Chacahoula; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Evans of Gibson; a twin sister, Katrina Broussard of Jackson, Miss.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Kimbell I. Evans; parents, Frank Wilson and Eva Lacour Wilson; and one son, Wayne Evans
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 26, 2004

Allen ‘Poonie’ Celestin Jr.

• age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Celestin Cemetery
• survived by his father, Allen Celestin Sr.; his mother, Diane Clement Ramazani; his stepfather, Ramazani "Chris" Ramazani; two brothers, Joshua Celestin and Phillip Coleman; and two sisters, Lakesha Clement and Lydia Celestin
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles B. Celestin; and one sister, Ariel Celestin

Mavis Pitre Charpentier

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by her husband, Jean J. Charpentier; one son, Timothy Charpentier and wife, Connie; two daughters, Jackie Prosperie and husband, Burt, and Claudette Blanchard and husband, June; two brothers, Albon and Ferrell Carlos; two sisters, Geraldine Duet and Gail Authement; 10 grandchildren, Angela Rogers and husband, Melvin, Penny Thibodeaux and husband, Ricky, Amy Toney and husband, Don, Marla Ruiz and husband, Ray, Ronnie Blanchard and wife, Angela, Rhonda Norberg, Kevin Blanchard and wife, Nikki, and Teddy, Nicole and Kurt Charpentier; and 12 great-grandchildren, Mandy and Andrea Rogers, Regina and Cody Thibodeaux, Ashley and Johnette Naquin, Rhett and Malorie Ruiz, Dylan and Jace Norberg, Payton Blanchard and Teddy Charpentier Jr.
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard Pitre and Valerie Babin Pitre Carlos; her stepfather, Bartholomew "B. J." "Babe" Carlos; one brother, Harvey Pitre; one sister Merdeline LeBlanc; and one great-grandchild, Macie Lyn Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Altar Society and Ward 7 VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Samart Funeral Home

Elverine Danos Kief

• age 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 1:24 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004
• mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lola Cantrelle; two sisters, Thelma Danos Callais and Anorine Danos Eymard; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Clerville Kief Sr.; her parents, Pierre Danos and Lucille Cretini Danos; one son, Clerville Kief Jr.; one daughter, Ruth Kief, three brothers, Paul, Nasime and Henry Danos; and four sisters, Augusta Bourgeois, Vera Seal, Lucitte Chouest and Lucy Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Clarence Peter LeBlanc Sr.

• age 87, a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Clarence Peter LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Debra, James L. Savoie and wife, Premella, and Carl J. Savoie Sr. and wife, Georgette; two daughters, Ann L. Martin and husband, Andrew, and Elaine L. Primm; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann LeBlanc; his second wife, Jeanne M. LeBlanc; his parents, Francois C. LeBlanc and Helen R. LeBlanc; two brothers, Nelson and Johnny LeBlanc; two sisters, Nora L. Boudreaux and Irene L. Babin; and one great-granddaughter

 

NOVEMBER 27, 2004

Chloe Kay Kelly

• age 33, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary Bent Callais of Houma; her father and stepmother, Freddie Kelly and Tina Kelly of Houma; one son, Nicholas Lee Vannoy of Houma; one daughter, Jade Leigh Cuneo of Houma; five brothers, Chad Kelly of Mobile, Ala., and Jean’ Hebert, Michael Callais, Chansen Kelly and Cavern Kelly of Houma; three sisters, Kayla Kelly, Anne Callais and Katie Kelly, of Houma; and numerous aunts and uncles
• clerk at Family Dollar

Nettie Levron Rodrigue

• age 94, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert Rodrigue of Houma and Mack Rodrigue Jr. of Chauvin; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gloria) Hebert of Houma, Mrs. Druby (Betty) Falgout of Bayou Dularge, and Mrs. Andy (Judy) Ritter of Altoona, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace Dupre; her second husband, Mack Rodrigue Sr.; her companion, Alex Guillot; her parents, Ernest Levron and Augustine Ledet Levron; one son, Butley "Butch" Rodrigue; one daughter-in-law, Elaine Rodrigue; one granddaughter, Kimberly Rodrigue Toms; five brothers, Joe Levron, Augustin Levron, Paul Levron, Emile Levron and Marcel Levron; and three sister, Mrs. Billy (Marie) Naquin, Mrs. Dennis (Myrthie) Naquin and Ernestine Levron
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Fannie L. Smith

• age 66, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Golden Meadow, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Linda Gavin Washington of Larose and Robbin Gavin of Oakland, Calif.; one stepbrother, Robert Smith of Donaldsonville; one stepsister, Idea Mae Smith of Donaldsonville; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Lucinda Cupil; and one son, Thomas James Gavin
• Baptist and a retired worker of Thomassie Shrimp Company

 

NOVEMBER 28, 2004

Lane Todd Daigle

• age 35, a resident of Horn Lake, Miss., died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004
• memorial service Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife Shawn Daigle of Horn Lake; one daughter, Hailey Daigle of Horn Lake; his father and stepmother, James Daigle and Mary Dehart of Bayou Blue; his mother and stepfather, Rochelle and Harold Melancon of Cleveland, Miss.; two brothers, Lee Daigle of Bayou Blue and Jay Daigle of San Antonio; one stepbrother, Mark Melancon of Houma; one stepsister, Frances Melancon of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; and his grandmother, Lydia Daigle of Bayou Blue
• dealer for Gold Strike Casino

Blanche Guidry Guidry

• age 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two sons, Roy J. Guidry and wife, Linda D. Guidry, and Charles J. Guidry and wife, Laura E. Guidry; two daughters, Diane G. Fernandez and Tammy G. Brunet and husband, Jody J. Brunet; one brother, Oris "T. T." Guidry; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charlie A. Guidry Jr.; her parents, Henry P. Guidry and Angela Vizier Guidry; two brothers, Blanchard and Eddie Guidry; one sister, Melza G. Helmer; and one great-great-grandchild, Jillian Diana Danos
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Alton Antoine Hebert

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Diamondhead, Miss., died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. William Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Rotten Bayou
• survived by his wife, Lorraine Hebert of Diamondhead; one son, Timothy Hebert of Gulfport, Miss.; one daughter, Elizabeth Osborne of Hurricane, W.Va.; one brother, Hymel Henry; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Verne Hebert
• former employee of Avondale Shipyards and owner of Artistic Photography

Ellen Caillouet Lasseigne

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004
• visitation Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Richard Jr. and wife, Aimee C. Lasseigne, Kenneth, Keith and Don Lasseigne; two daughters, Mary and Jennifer Lasseigne; one brother, Abel Caillouet; two sisters, Heloise C. Torres and Florence C. Thibodaux; and three grandchildren, Richard Lasseigne III, Jeremy Lasseigne and Jeffrey Lasseigne
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Lasseigne Sr.; her parents, Alban C. Caillouet and Azema Talbot Caillouet; four brothers, Francis, Lawrence, Clyde and Alban Caillouet; and two sisters, Theresa Caillouet and Corrine C. Beuhler
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Barbara Anna Marcelle Porche

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service in the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Burton Porche Jr. and wife, Susan, both of Oakland, Miss.; Wayne Porche and wife, Susan, of Gray; Rickey Porche and wife, Rhonda, of Houma; one brother, Ira Marcelle of Metairie; two sisters, Marion Webre and Merril Scales, both of Houma; and five grandchildren, Jennifer Porche, Brittany Porche, Ashley Porche, Tiffany Porche and Danielle Porche
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Marcelle and Agnes Beregron Marcelle; one brother, Herman Marcelle; and seven sisters, Arabella Benoit, Betty Trahan, Mayola Boudreaux, Walterine Waalk, Ethel Marcelle, Dorothy Marcelle and Joyce Marcelle
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 29, 2004

Ernest Joseph Parr

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Patti Parr Kaikko, Sherri Lee Parr of Houma and Francie L. Parr of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Ralph Parr and James Parr of Houma; one sister, Frances Parr of Houma; seven grandchildren, Brad LeBeouf, Niki LeBeouf, David Chauvin, Kevin Chauvin of Houma, Marie Williams, Aimie Brown of Ohio and Matthew Woodburn of Florida; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Francis Parr and Lydie Dupont Parr; one grandson, Samuel Woodburn; and two sisters, Betty Ann Parr and Joyce Parr Burns
• retired shop foreman from Patterson Rental Tools and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II
• member of the Stinkers Club of Houma, Krewe of Flames and loved playing cards with his brothers and sisters
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 30, 2004

Lola Davis Johnson

• age 72, a native of Broken Bow, Okla., and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Clyde Edward Johnson; one son, Jimmy Dale Johnson; two daughters, Alice J. Moore and Brenda Sue J. Jenkins; one brother, Bobby Davis; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jewel Davis and Vida Sanders Davis Lee; one daughter, Barbara J. Johnson; and one grandchild, Michelle Tabor

Khai Qutoc Le

• age 22, a native of Dalton, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Wednesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ben and Lau Vo Le of Houma; two sisters, Kim Le and Quyen Le of Houma; and one niece, Taylor Nguyen of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Henry ‘Pompee’ Reado Sr.

• age 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:37 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Young Men Benevolent Association Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by three sons, Joseph Reado of Raceland, Lloyd Reado of Thibodaux and Norman Reado of New Orleans; one daughter, Ruth Mae Jones of New Orleans; one sister, Elnora R. Smith of Raceland; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Frances Adams Reado; one son, Henry Reado Jr.; one brother, Ezikel Reado Sr.; and two sisters, Stella Thomas and Alberta Reado
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board for many years

Matthew Michael ‘Captain Matt’ Redlich

• age 42, a native of Watertown, N.Y., and longtime resident of southern Louisiana, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial followed at a later date
• survived by one daughter, Sarah Redlich of St. Amant; his mother, Joan Thyre of Baton Rouge; his father and stepmother, Ted and Ann Redlich; one brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Vonn Redlich; two nieces, Allison and Lili Redlich; and one nephew, Jack Redlich
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donald and Rosemary Gerstenschlager; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Floris Redlich
• employed as a Harley Davidson mechanic for South Coast Chopper where he was able to combine his great passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles with his aptitude as a mechanic and a salesman; previously employed by Cenac Towing as a towboat pilot
• a big bear of a man with a sense of humor and generosity to match, our sweet, Matt departed this world at his home in Houma; a true friend and never met a stranger; struggled mightily but never gave up the fight
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nettie Levron Rodrigue

• age 94, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2004
• funeral services were held Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert Rodrigue of Houma and Mack Rodrigue Jr. of Chauvin; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Gloria) Hebert of Houma, Mrs. Druby (Betty) Falgout of Bayou Dularge, and Mrs. Andy (Judy) Ritter of Altoona, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace Dupre; her second husband, Mack Rodrigue Sr.; her companion, Alex Guillot; her parents, Ernest Levron and Augustine Ledet Levron; one son, Butley "Butch" Rodrigue; one daughter-in-law, Elaine Rodrigue; one granddaughter, Kimberly Rodrigue Toms; five brothers, Joe Levron, Augustin Levron, Paul Levron, Emile Levron and Marcel Levron; and three sister, Mrs. Billy (Marie) Naquin, Mrs. Dennis (Myrthie) Naquin and Ernestine Levron
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church