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Obituaries March, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  06 May 2005

MARCH 1, 2005

Elgin ‘Brother’ Bourgeois

• age 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Christine Mokrycki Bourgeois of Houma; one son, Michael S. Bourgeois and wife, Connie, of Houma; one daughter, Leslie A. Bourgeois of Dallas; one sister, Doris Harrington of Lafayette; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Moise Bourgeois and Lucille Matherne Bourgeois
• retired salesman with Svaboda Distributors and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and Korean War; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Eva ‘Puney’ Pellegrin Duthu

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Claude "C. J." Duthu Sr. of Grand Caillou; one son, Claude J. "Buddy" Duthu Jr. and wife, Patrice, of Grand Caillou; one daughter, Debra L. Parfait and husband, Roland Sr., of Grand Caillou; three sisters, Joyce "Bea" Dupre of Bourg, Geraldine "Dee-Den" Gill of Grand Caillou and Carolyn "Noonie" LeBlanc of Chauvin; four grandchildren, Nicole Whitney, Roland Parfait Jr., Brett Duthu and Brent Duthu; and three great-grandchildren, Anaya Whitney, Emily Parfait and Payton Parfait
• preceded in death by her parents, Justin Pellegrin and Leonise Carrere Pellegrin; one son, Ray Joseph LeBlanc; four brothers, Jessie, Percy, Anthony and Murphy Pellegrin; and four sisters, Beulah "Meon" Voisin, Esther "T-Lou" Price, Elvie "Beb" Griffin and Evella Pellegrin
• homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albert M. Hobbie

• age 87, a resident of Moro, Ark., died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Plaisance Hobbie; his parents, Robert Lee Hobbie and Dora Simon Hobbie; two brothers, Robert Louis Hobbie and Joseph Warren Hobbie; and one sister, Dorothy Eva Hobbie Koonce
• member of the Lockport Lion’s Club, V. F. W. and American Legion Post No. 83; U. S. Navy veteran

 

MARCH 2, 2005

Pearly Marie Adams Danos

• age 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Abel Danos; three brothers, Forest, Harris and Horace Adams; and four sisters, Gladys Guidry, Theresa Pitre, Delores Pitre and Mary Ann Martin
• preceded in death by her parents, Felician and Veronioue Bruce Adams; and one brother, Morris Adams
• Catholic

Eva ‘Puney’ Pellegrin Duthu

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Claude "C.J." Duthu Sr. of Grand Caillou; one son, Claude J. "Buddy" Duthu Jr. and wife, Patrice, of Grand Caillou; one daughter, Debra L. Parfait and husband, Roland Sr., of Grand Caillou; three sisters, Joyce "Bea" Dupre of Bourg, Geraldine "Dee-Den" Gill of Grand Caillou and Carolyn "Noonie" LeBlanc of Chauvin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justin Pellegrin and Leonise Carrere Pellegrin; one son, Ray Joseph LeBlanc; four brothers, Jessie, Percy, Anthony and Murphy Pellegrin; and four sisters, Beulah "Meon" Voisin, Esther "T-Lou" Price, Elvie "Beb" Griffin and Evella Pellegrin
• homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church

Ida Jones Griffin

• age 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Russell Griffin Jr. and wife, Sheryll, and Shannon Griffin of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Constance G. Winslow and husband, Rhubin, of Gray, Pamela G. Mitchell and husband, Kirk, of Houma, Stephanie G. Brown and husband, Robert, of Houma and Katina Griffin of Houma; one sister, Debra C. Johnson of Thibodaux; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Welton Jones and Evelyn Cooks
• retired Terrebonne Parish School Board employee and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness

Raymond Liggett Sr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houston, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Mabrie Memorial Funeral Home in Houston; funeral services Friday at God’s Way Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, with burial in Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Houston
• survived by his wife, Deloris Liggett; his mother, Hilda Wilson; three sons, Raymond Liggett Jr., Kenneth Liggett and Micheal Liggett; two daughters, Ruby Mannuell of Schriever and Olidia Rose Evans of Gray; four sisters, Ora Mae Lagarde of Gray, Carolyn Welch and husband, Claudell, of Gray, Marolyn Morris of Raceland and Eartha Jiles and husband, Henry, of Houston; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Albert Hammond; and his grandmother, Lucy Liggett
• post master, accountant, photographer and a U. S. Army veteran

Leon Paul ‘T-Paul’ Lirette

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Judy Ann Samanie Lirette; one stepbrother, Lionel Joseph Lirette; two stepsisters, Shirley and Rebecca Lirette; his grandmother, Joyce Samanie; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Leon Lionel Lirette; and his grandparents, Bruce Leon Samanie and Emile and Lorenza Guise Lirette

Mary Francois Sims

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New St. John Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery.
  survived by two sons, Elign and Wilbert Sims; two daughters, Lorena Myles and husband, Curtis, and Iris Sims; three brothers, Benny, Oliver Francois and Calvin Scoby; four sisters, Eartha, Delores Francois, Rose Myles and husband, Johnny, and Earline Scoby; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Sims Sr.; her parents, Benjamine and Olivia Jones Francois; one son, Clarence Sims Jr.; one daughter, Norma Jean Sims; one brother, Wilbert Francois Sr.; and one sister, Agnes Francois
• homemaker, deaconess and member of New St. John Baptist Church

 

MARCH 3, 2005

Hazel Louise Sheffield Berger

• age 66, a native of Eastman, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, after a 20 year battle with cancer
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; memorial service Friday at the church
• survived by her husband, Raymond P. Berger of Houma; two sons, Allan Steve Berger and Severn Paul Berger and fianceé, Georgana DeHart, all of Houma; one daughter, Christie Renee Berger Phillips and husband, Thomas Joseph Phillips Jr., of Alexandria; one brother, Jack Sheffield of Eastman; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Billie) Fluche of Placentia, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Joshua Allan Berger, Nicole Renee Phillips and Carly Jo Phillips
• preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie C. Sheffield and Christine Parkerson Sheffield; one son, Raymond P. Berger Jr.; one brother, Hoyt Sheffield; and one sister, Betty Eschete
• homemaker and mother; member of the Terrebonne Parish Garden Club, a volunteer at Southdown Museum and publisher of Down the Bayou with Heavenly Taste Cookbook; very involved with Blue Bird Cancer Camp and was civic and community-service oriented; member of First United Methodist Church.
  Chauvin Funeral Home

Elise Landry Cheramie

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church of Poitiers in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by three sons, Paul, Roy and Leroy Cheramie; two brothers, Villier and Moise Landry; three sisters, Leona Bourgeois, Annie Matherne and Una Ledet; one stepsister, Doris Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Cheramie Jr.; her parents, Lucien Felician Landry and Ernestine Rousso Landry; her stepmother, Marie Vicknair Landry; one son, Calvin Cheramie; one daughter, Joyce Melancon; two brothers, Ernest and Eugene Landry; three sisters, Noby Levron, Mildred Blanche Keller and Bernice Aucoin; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Margaret Louise Penton DeHarte

• age 75, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Dulac, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six sons, Rudy Ledet and wife, Marian, Jimmy Daigle and wife, Dianne, Johnny Barrios and wife, Carolyn, Dave DeHarte and wife, Vera, Terry DeHarte and wife, Diana, of Houma, and Curtis DeHart of Dulac; one daughter, Nolia DeHarte Carrere and husband, Lynn, of Dulac; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jervais Paul DeHarte; her parents, Johnny Penton and Nolia Toups Penton; and one brother, Ernest John Penton
• homemaker and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 4752 in Dulac and was a past employee of Woolworth and Montgomery Ward; enjoyed traveling, camping and being social with friends; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wanda Ann Gagneaux

• age 54, a native of Westwego and resident of Metairie, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at 1103 Short St. in Houma at the home of E.J. Gagneaux
• survived by three brothers, Emile "E. J." Gagneaux of Houma, Calvin Gagneaux of Gretna and Rudy Gagneaux of Independence; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile Gagneaux and Mamie LaJaunie; two brothers, Willard and Jude Gagneaux; and one sister, Elnora Gagneaux
• retired after 25 years with Exxon

Anderson ‘Pistol Pete’ Wallace

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Rising Sum Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Georgia Calloway Wallace; five sons, James Wallace, Anderson Pedro Wallace III, Anderson Wallace Jr. and Ricky Wallace, all of Houma, and Joel Williams; five daughters, Shawn C. Garrison, Nicole Wallace, Veronica Wallace and Beverly Wallace, all of Houma, and Lisa Burrell of Michigan; three sisters, Beatrice J. Wallace, Josephine Wallis of Houma and Jo Ann W. Hunter of Chicago; 23 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel Wallace Sr. and Ophelia Watson Wallace; four brothers, James, Hershey, Ezekiel and Joseph Wallace; and two sisters, Elizabeth W. Winslow and Geraldine W. Turner
• retired truck driver and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Denise Breaux Zeringue

• age 92, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Julian Zeringue Jr. and wife, Jean, and Bobby Zeringue and wife, Linda; two brothers, Norman and Elmo Breaux; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julian Zeringue Sr.; her parents, Andrew Breaux and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; four brothers, Lester, Verdie, Wilson and Earlis "Crip" Breaux; and one infant sister

 

MARCH 4, 2005

Linda Matherne Adams

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Jimmie Adams Jr.; one daughter, Latisha Buchanan; three brothers, Clarence, Eunice and Cleveland Matherne; one sister, Germaine Adams; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Adams Sr.; her parents, Augustine Matherne and Olphia Griffin Matherne; five brothers, Nolan, Landry, Leffry, Eugene and Webley Matherne; and two sisters, Dudlin Matherne and Mathilda Loupe
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Florestine Gassen Bourg

• age 87, a native and resident of Luling, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by one son, Lionel Bourg Sr.; two brothers, Sidney Gassen Sr. and John Gassen; two sisters, Ida Lorio and Violet Vieth; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Bourg; her parents, John Baptist Gassen and Evelina Jordan Gassen; and four sisters, Emma Boudreaux, Anna Rousselle, Evelina Falgout and Stella Wilson
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Sharon Emelda ‘Nunnie’ Boyd

• age 54, a native of Algiers and resident of Marrero, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Timothy Boyd Jr. of Marrero; one daughter, Tallesha B. Sanders and husband, Simeon, of Marrero; one brother, Arthur George Jr. of Florida; two sisters, Haire Clark of Houston and Karen C. Hunter of Harvey; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Mae Brown and Wilbert Lawrence; and one sister, Debbie Ann Gasper
• member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church and NORD

Lydia Ann Charles

• age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ella Mae Charles of Raceland; one daughter, Shawanna Lynn Charles of Raceland; four brothers, Larry and wife, Delores, Charles, Vernon and wife, Lisa, Charles, Donald Charles and Lorne Charles, all of Raceland; one foster brother, Perry and wife, Suzette, Earl of Raceland; and five sisters, Agnes Hampton, Jennifer and Michelle Charles of Raceland, Simmone and husband, Jerome, Jackson of Houma and Darnisha Charles of Angleton, Texas
• preceded in death by her father, Albert Charles; and her grandparents, Jordan and Agnes Franklin Baptist, Odeal and Edgar Coulon and William and Polly Charles
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a former member of the Debonair Social Club and Krewe of Ghana Carnival Club

Ludia Loviere Sampey Cortez

• age 87, a native of Glen Orange and resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation today at Twin City Funeral Home; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Patsy Mann of Morgan City and Colleen S. Orgeron and husband, Doug, of Lafayette; three sons, Sergin Joseph "S.J." Sampey and wife, Priscilla, of Des Allemands, Larry Sampey and wife, Claire, of Bayou Vista and William "Peter" Sampey of Raceland; four sisters, Bertha L. Cunningham of Houma, Ethel L. LaMaster and husband, Herb, of Morgan City, Bernice L. "Sis" Guidry of Houma and Yvonne L. Giroir of Houma; two brothers, Earl Louviere and wife, Zona, of Bayou Black and Nolan Louviere and wife, Dot, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Troy Sampey and wife, Amy, Sean Sampey and wife, Mickey, Anne Mary Doss and husband, David, Tony Sampey and wife, Lauren, David Sampey and wife, Brandi, Stephanie Frost and husband, Man, Stephen Mann, Laura E. Sampey, Lacy Sampey, Sara Mancuso, Kathyryn Mancuso, Chris Orgeron and Cyrus Orgeron; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, William Louviere and Leontene Dufrene Louviere; her first husband of more than 35 years, Sergin J. Sampey Sr.; her second husband of more than 18 years, Wickles P. Cortez; and two brothers, Herbert Louviere and Norman Louviere
• member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the St. Mary Parish AARP
• Twin City Funeral Home

Debra Marie Carrere Daigle

• age 47, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 7:28 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonce "Potsie" Daigle of Raceland; three sons, Vinnie Malbrough and wife, Sherri, of Houma, Travis Malbrough and fiancee’, Tami Lantia, of Raceland and Leonce J. Daigle Jr. and wife, Sarah, of Houma; one daughter, Dawn Chancey and husband, Saul, of Houma; six brothers, Edward John, Sidney Carrere Jr. of Houma, Carroll Carrere, David Carrere, Michael Carrere of Dulac and Junius Bonvillain Jr. of Houma; four sisters, Brenda Day of Bayou Dularge, Lorretta Authement of Chauvin, Karen Gregoire of Dulac and Stella Duet of Houma; and six grandchildren, Jordan Malbrough, Caitlyn Chancey, Tyler Malbrough, Kayleigh Malbrough, Mason Bourg and Leonce J. Daigle III
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney J. Carrere Sr. and Mary Aline Lirette Carrere; and one brother, Kevin Bonvillain
• cashier at Dollar General and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margaret Louise Penton DeHarte

• age 75, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Dulac, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six sons, Rudy Ledet and wife, Marian, Jimmy Daigle and wife, Dianne, Johnny Barrios and wife, Carolyn, Dave DeHarte and wife, Vera, Terry DeHarte and wife, Diana, of Houma, and Curtis DeHart of Dulac; one daughter, Nolia DeHarte Carrere and husband, Lynn, of Dulac; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jervais Paul DeHarte; her parents, Johnny Penton and Nolia Toups Penton; and one brother, Ernest John Penton
• homemaker and a member of the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 4752 in Dulac and was a past employee of Woolworth and Montgomery Ward; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Wynona Fay Fortson Norman

• age 82, a native of Houma and resident of Prairieville, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at the Prairieville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• survived by four daughters, Lyndall Nichols, Barbara Jahan, Jacquelyn Evans and Jane Bueche; two sons, John Norman III and James Norman Sr.; one sister, Martha Bienvenu; four brothers, Herbert, Arthur, Richard and Charles Fortson; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Norman Jr.; her parents, Herbert and Estelle Fortson; and one brother, Melvin Fortson
• Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jeffery Thomas Verdin

• age 55, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jennifer Verdin; six brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; and two sisters, Rita Irma Billiot and Agnes Juanita Gonzales
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Marie Foret Verdin; four brothers, T-John, Lynwood, Wilson and Wilbert Verdin; and one sister, Theresa Billiot
• tugboat captain more than 25 years and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

MARCH 5, 2005

Sharon Emelda ‘Nunnie’ Boyd

• age 54, a native of Algiers and resident of Marrero, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service today at the church, with burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by her husband, the Rev. Timothy Boyd Jr. of Marrero; one daughter, Tallesha B. Sanders and husband, Simeon, of Marrero; one brother, Arthur George Jr. of Florida; two sisters, Haire Clark of Houston and Karen C. Hunter of Harvey; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Mae Brown and Wilbert Lawrence; and one sister, Debbie Ann Gasper
• member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church and NORD

Charles Anthony ‘Zeke’ Brazan

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Gaspard Brazan; and six sisters, Ann Peterson, Lydia Dufrene, Rose Becnel, Essie Brazan, Patricia "Pat" Bellanger and Cheryl Holmes
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jr. and Olinie Lassere Brazan

Lydia Ann Charles

• age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service today at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ella Mae Charles of Raceland; one daughter, Shawanna Lynn Charles of Raceland; four brothers, Larry and wife, Delores, Charles, Vernon and wife, Lisa, Charles, Donald Charles and Lorne Charles, all of Raceland; one foster brother, Perry and wife, Suzette, Earl of Raceland; and five sisters, Agnes Hampton, Jennifer and Michelle Charles of Raceland, Simmone and husband, Jerome, Jackson of Houma and Darnisha Charles of Angleton, Texas
• preceded in death by her father, Albert Charles; and her grandparents, Jordan and Agnes Franklin Baptist, Odeal and Edgar Coulon and William and Polly Charles
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a former member of the Debonair Social Club and Krewe of Ghana Carnival Club

Reginald Ryan DeJean Jr.

• native and former resident of Opelousas and a resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas; funeral service today at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park
• survived by two sons, Michael Ryan DeJean and wife, Verity, of Lafayette, and Delaney Douglas DeJean of Lafayette; and one sister, Deborah Culbertson of Opelousas
• preceded in death by his parents, Reginald "Tecus" DeJean Sr. and Jeanette Savoie DeJean; and one sister, Cheryl Louis DeJean

Ira Noah ‘Pete’ Hebert

• age 82, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Z. Hebert; one son, Lawrence "Larry" Hebert; one daughter, Debbie Swart; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosalie Verrett and Noah Hebert

Rowena Bouvier Petit

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Sammy Petit; one brother, Dickie Bouvier; and one sister, Lillian Alario
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand J. "Babe" Petit Jr.; her parents, Davis and Camillia Pierce Bouvier; two brothers, Davis Bouvier Jr. and Raymond Bouvier; and two sisters, Nettie Norgard and Mildred LeBlanc
• teacher at District 7 School and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Rodney Lawrence ‘Possum’ Usea Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 6:44 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eugenia "Skeezie" Matherne Usea; two sons, Rodney "Rat" Usea Jr. and wife, Miranda Nicholas Usea, and Michael "Sourie" Usea and wife, Brandy Henninger Usea; two brothers, Ernest Ralph Usea and Robert Usea; two sisters, Emma Usea Benoit and Mabel Usea Cortez; and three grandchildren, Gina Usea, Nicholas Usea and Collin Usea
• preceded in death by his parents, Manson and Yvonne Cortez Usea
• an insulator at Avondale Shipyard and was a member of Bayou Bouef Fire Department; loved fishing and going to the camp; parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 6, 2005

Nonna Faye Berard

• age 53, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Loreauville
• survived by her companion, Skip Alfred; her parents, Lennett and Willa Berard of Loreauville; one son, Ronald "Bo" Toups of Houma; three daughters, Alyson Toups of New Orleans, Tracey Toups Hebert and husband, Darryl, of Houma and Vanessa Toups of Houma; one brother, Dennis "Frog" Berard of Loreauville; one sister Denise Morvant and husband, Clince, of Loreauville; two grandchildren, Hunter Toups and Amber Hebert; two nieces; two nephews; and one great niece
• preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Louis and Agnes Berard and her material grandparents, Clarence and Erase Hebert Sr.; and one sister, Irene Singleton
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

George Thomas ‘G. T.’ Daniel

• age 79, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:18 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; United Veterans League Service Monday followed by the funeral service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kenneth Baker and wife, Diane, of Chauvin and George A. Daniel of Bossier City; three daughters, Vicki Daniel Martin and husband, David, of Houma, Lisa Daniel Knapp and husband, Kevin Sr., of Bourg and Lynette Daniel Klingman and husband, Leon J. Klingman III, of Gray; one brother, Perry Aubrey "P.A." Daniel Jr. of Atlanta, Texas; 14 grandchildren, Heather and Brett Daniel, Edmund and Randy Martin, Nikki and Sami Jo Knapp, Jenny and Brad Bates, Mikey Davis, Olivia Foster, Kevin Knapp Jr., Chrissy Luke, Brodie Ritchie and Chloe Klingman; and four great-grandchildren, Layla Wright, Katie Davis, Michael Davis Jr. and Madison Foster
• preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Edith Barrow Daniel; his parents, Perry Aubrey Daniel Sr. and Rosa Johnson Daniel; one brother, Lester "Slim" Daniel; and one sister, Reda Webb
• retired oilfield worker and a security guard; veteran of the U. S. Navy and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charlene Franklin

• age 31, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005
• services Monday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Willie Lee Franklin Jr.; one son, Haris Franklin; two daughters, Miricoter’a and Toni Franklin; one step-daughter, Chesly Coleman; two brothers, Travelyn Mosely and H.T. Hillory Mosely; and four sisters, Octavia Bell, Jacqueline Hartman, Mary Williams and Crystal Mosely
• preceded in death by her parents, Warren Mosley and Joan Thomas
• Baptist

Paul Henry

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his devoted caretaker, Patricia Station Samuel; four nephews, Samuel Gaither Jr. and wife, Brenda, James Gaither Sr. and wife, Ann, Charles Gaither Sr. and wife, Elaine, and Bruce Gaither; and four nieces, Brenda Wolfe and husband, Raymond, Patricia Cheavis and husband, Reginald, Eva M. Gaither and Roslyn D. Gaither
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Clara Champman Henry; and one sister, Rosemary Gaither
• Community Funeral Home

Jerry Kirkpatrick

• age 90, a native of Crockett, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7:38 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Keith Kirkpatrick and wife, Ronda, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Larry Kirkpatrick of Houma; one daughter, Cynthia Spence and husband, Carey, of Houma; one sister, Allie Boddie of Livingston, Texas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Beeson Kirkpatrick; his parents, Samuel A. Kirkpatrick Sr. and Bessie Erwin Kirkpatrick; and four brothers Johnny, Pete, Bob and Samuel A. Kirkpatrick Jr.
• retired fishing tool supervisor with Homco and a U. S. Air Force Veteran of World War II; parishioner of Church of Christ

Malvina Francis ‘Me-On’ Landry

• age 67, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Milton P. Landry; four sons, Nolan, Robert, Danny and Russell Landry; three daughters, Marion Parfait, Theresa Trosclair and Malvina Lacobon; three brothers, Antonie "Tee," Nolan Sr. and Sidney Francis; three sisters, Josephine F. Chapman, Eva F. Dion and Corine F. Paulk; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Corine Duthu Francis; three brothers, Joseph, Clifford and Delvin Francis; and one sister, Nora F. Billiot

Doris Nettleton Prestenbach

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:41 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Clyde Prestenbach, Linest Prestenbach and wife, Wilma, Larry Prestenbach and wife, Pat, Perry Prestenbach and wife, Frances, and Alfred Prestenbach and wife, Beulah, all of Houma; one daughter, Brenda Kay Prestenbach of Houma; several half-sisters; 24 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Paul Prestenbach; her parents, Alfred Nettleton and Lucille Picou Nettleton; one grandson, Keith Prestenbach; and one brother, Joseph Nettleton
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Noble Gregoire Simoneaux

• age 81, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:59 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lyie Dupre Simoneaux of Montegut; two sons, Wayne Simoneaux and wife, Denise, and Dale Anthony Simoneaux and wife, Desiree, of Montegut; one daughter, Susie Simoneaux Parrott, and husband, Jerry, of Montegut; one sister, Leanna Simoneaux Sagona of Donaldsonville; and six grandchildren, Beth Simoneaux Bourge and husband, Mark, Alex, Andre and Sarah Simoneaux, and Amy and Lauren Parrott
• preceded in death by his parents, Alex Simoneaux and Ada Landry Simoneaux; two brothers, Heard Simoneaux and Gustave Simoneaux; and one sister, Selma Simoneaux Dugas
• retired dredge captain with Louisiana Land and Exploration Co. and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; belonged to American Legion Post No. 272, VFW and Knights of Columbus Council No. 8932; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut
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Didier ‘D. D.’ Toups

• age 101, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by one son, Franklin D. Toups of Elizabeth, Colo.; one daughter, Emily Toups D’Arcangelo of Raceland; two brothers, Carl Toups of Boutte and Donald Toups of Thibodaux; two sisters, Evelyn Toups Comeaux of Opelousas and Lucille Toups Rhodes of Houma; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris F. Guidroz Toups; his parents, Sylvester and Emilie Thibodaux Toups; two brothers, Lynn Toups and Blaise Toups, S.C.; and two sisters, Lean Toups Rau and Yvonne Toups Uzee
• major in the U. S. Army, a member of American Legion Post No. 349, Raceland Lions Club, Raceland Fire Department, Lafourche Parish Bar Association and Happy Mixers League of Houma; also served on the board of directors for the Raceland Bank, Lafourche National Bank and Ariel Co. Inc.
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 7, 2005

Ray Michael Authement

• age 76, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of New Orleans, died Saturday, March 5, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Kent Authement; two sons, Brad and Randy Authement; two daughters, Bonnie Woodson and Cathy Thurman; two sons-in-law, Jimmie Woodson and Richard Thurman Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Kim Authement and Kathy G. Authement; two brothers, Ronald and Eugene Authement; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Esther Fanguy McElveen and Smiley Eugene McElveen; and two brothers, Bruce Authement and Harold McElveen
• oldest active glassman and was owner of Authement’s Glass for more than 40 years; a past member of the Knights of Columbus, past coach of little league football for Digby Park and a member of numerous clubs and organizations

Nonna Faye Berard

• age 53, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tues-day at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Loreauville
• survived by her companion, Skip Alfred; her parents, Lennett and Willa Berard of Loreauville; one son, Ronald "Bo" Toups Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Alyson Toups of New Orleans, Tracey Toups Hebert and husband, Darryl, of Houma and Vanessa Toups of Houma; one brother, Dennis "Frog" Berard of Loreauville; one sister Denise Morvant and husband, Clince, of Loreauville; two grandchildren, Hunter Toups and Amber Hebert; two nieces; two nephews; and one great niece
• preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Louis and Agnes Berard and her material grandparents, Clarence and Erase Hebert Sr.; and one sister, Irene Singleton
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

George Thomas ‘G. T.’ Daniel

• age 79, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:18 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2005
• United Veterans League Service was held today followed by the funeral service at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kenneth Baker and wife, Diane, of Chauvin and George A. Daniel of Bossier City; three daughters, Vicki Daniel Martin and boyfriend, David Michel, of Houma, Lisa Daniel Knapp and husband, Kevin Sr., of Bourg and Lynette Daniel Klingman and husband, Leon J. Klingman III, of Gray; one brother, Perry Aubrey "P.A." Daniel Jr. of Atlanta, Texas; 14 grandchildren, Heather and Brett Daniel, Edmund and Randy Martin, Nikki and Sami Jo Knapp, Jenny and Brad Bates, Mikey Davis, Olivia Foster, Kevin Knapp Jr., Chrissy Luke, Brodie Ritchie and Chloe Klingman; and four great-grandchildren, Layla Wright, Katie Davis, Michael Davis Jr. and Madison Foster
• preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Edith Barrow Daniel; his parents, Perry Aubrey Daniel Sr. and Rosa Johnson Daniel; one brother, Lester "Slim" Daniel; and one sister, Reda Webb.
  retired oilfield worker and a security guard; veteran of the U. S. Navy and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma
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Maude Triche Guidroz

• age 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Mathews, died at 4:52 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two daughters, Lettie David and husband, Dean David, and Teala Savoie and husband, Oray Savoie Jr.; one brother, Adam Triche; nine grandchildren, Scott Curole, Cassie and Wade Rogers, Hayley and Ryan Beduze, Kelsey Savoie, Christie and Scott Duet and Brad David; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler Marcel and Carmen Duet
• preceded in death by her husband, Eldin T. Guidroz; her parents, Henry and Effie Soudelier Triche; one son, Chris Guidroz; two sisters, Sadie Brunet and Eve Cressionie; and one grandchild, Bradley Curole
• member of the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 3665, a member of St. Hilary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 8, 2005

Sylvia Anderson

• age 43, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Alice Anderson of Thibodaux; her companion, Bruce Coleman of Thibodaux; seven brothers, Clarence Jr., Alfred, Ephon Sr., Isiah, Wesley and Wilfred Anderson of Thibodaux and Leroy Anderson of Houma; and seven sisters, Ophelia Marts, Olivia Holmes, Diana Winslow, Lois Robinson, Tracey Anderson and Debra Anderson of Thibodaux and Patricia Anderson of Donaldsonville
• preceded in death by her father, Clarence Anderson Sr.; and one brother, Lloyd Warner
• Baptist

Linus Joseph Blanchard

• age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, due to a pedestrian accident
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Della Arcement Blanchard of Houma; one son, Kenneth Blanchard and wife, Sherry, of Houma; one daughter, Judith Hicks and husband, Earl, of Houma; one sister, Mabel Guidry of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay Blanchard and Albertine Champagne Blanchard; two brothers, Raoul and Ivan Blanchard; and one sister, Allie Babin
• self-employed with Blanchard House Plan Service and was a U. S. Army veteran

Sam Ivan Carline

• age 92, a native of Bayou Chene and resident of Berwick, died Friday, March 4, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Berwick United Methodist Church, with burial in Berwick Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Eljean Chauvin Nesmith of Berwick, Diane Bridges and husband, Earl, of Pass Christian, Miss., and Judy Nini of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Ann Darnell and husband, Harris, of Lafayette; one brother, Wallace Carline of Morgan City; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Ann Carline; his parents, Clayton Carline and Dora Persilver Carline; one son, Ivan J. Carline; five brothers; and three sisters
• Methodist

Aleda Theresa LeCompte

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Willard A. LeCompte and wife, Esther; one sister-in-law, Janice L. LeCompte; one brother-in-law, Wilton LeBoeuf; and five nieces and five nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lillian Lapeyrouse LeCompte; two brothers, Druis and Walton LeCompte; one brother-in-law, Willy Trahan; two sisters, Hilda L. Trahan and Theresa L. LeBoeuf; and one sister-in-law, Hazel L. LeCompte
• Catholic

Edith Huddleston Patterson

• age 101, a native of New Orleans and Covington and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two stepsons, Don Patterson and Doug Patterson; two stepdaughters, Joy Levy and Joan Oubre; six step-great-grandchildren; one nephew, Milton H. Hatch of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; one grandniece, Melanie Parker of Pecos, Texas; and grandnephews and nieces
• preceded in death by her first husband, George Wilson of Covington; her second husband, Louby Fanguy; her third husband, Dudley S. Patterson; her parents, John P. Huddleston and Georgiana Barker Huddleston; one brother, Howard Huddleston; and one sister, Georgie H. Hatch
• retired clerk for the St. Tammany Parish Tax Assessor Office and was a member of the American Legion Unit 31 of Houma and past president of Unit 16 of Covington
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
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Ray ‘T-Ray’ Picou

• age 50, a native of Raceland and resident of Ponchatoula, died Monday, March 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Marion Downey; his mother, Esther Cantrelle Picou; one son, Seth Ray Picou; two daughters, Elisa Picou and Ashley Picou; one brother, Bryan Picou; and three sisters, Sonya Watson, Anita Cambre and Juanita Gibbs
• preceded in death by his father, Relio "Ray" Picou

Conrad R. Winkler Sr.

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Conrad R. Winkler Jr. of Bayou Blue; three daughters, Emily Labroussa of Chalmette, Cynthia Rester of Lacombre and Connie Rae Blackwell of Slidell; two brothers, Charles Winkler of Violet and Thomas Winkler of Cut Off; one sister, Peggy Dawson of Georgia; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Lilliam Winkler and Charles Winkler
• an offshore painter and sandblaster for more than 40 years

 

MARCH 9, 2005

Ronald Paul ‘Bosco’ Babin

• age 69, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005
• graveside service was held today at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue
• survived by one son, Art Paul Babin and wife, Myrna; two daughters, Cathleen Marie Babin and companion, Elgin J. Naquin, and Melissa Ann Babin and companion, Tommy Duplantis; one brother, Carl D. Gober Jr.; one sister, Yvonne T. Babin; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dale Patricia "Pat" Babin; his parents, Raoul and Ida T. Babin; one son, Keith Paul Babin; two daughters, Crystal Babin and Faith Babin; one granddaughter, Gabrielle Hebert; and one sister, Helen Brien

Chester Chaisson

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 7, 2005
• memorial service Thursday at Harvest Cathedral
• survived by his father, William Chaisson Sr.; five brothers, Charles, Autry, Carlton, Timothy and Joseph Chaisson; and six sisters, Sheila Theriot, Patricia Guidry, Marjorie Zeringue, Wenona Lirette, Angela Maronge and Anna Bradford
• preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Chaisson; his mother, Elverda Chaisson; and one brother, William Chaisson Jr.
• Catholic

Joseph Junius LeBoeuf

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Dwayne LeBouef, Ernest Duplantis Jr., Johnny Duplantis of Houma and Tony Duplantis of Kraemer; two daughters, Patty Dupre LeBouef and Trudy Marie Duplantis of Houma; one brother, Davis LeBouef of Houma; one sister, Mildred Chauvin of Chauvin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Josephine Triche LeBoeuf; his parents, Elie LeBoeuf and Bernice Dupre LeBoeuf; one brother, Nolan LeBouef; and one grandchild, Traci Marie Dupantis
• retired truck driver with Amce Trucking Co. and a member of Evergreen Lions Club; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Kathleen Marie Lee

• age 53, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Steven Lee; her father, Etienne Pitre; three stepsons, Forrest, Damie and Nigel Lee; two stepdaughters, Margie Bruce and Reba Lee; two sisters, Elaine Alario and Julia Leday; and seven step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne Williams Pitre; one stepson, Steven Lee; one stepdaughter, Melissa Leblanc; and one sister, Carrie Lou Chatagnier

Preston H. Parfait

• age 70, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Thursday at Prevost Cemetery, with burial in Prevost Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Parfait; two sons, Preston Parfait Jr. and Clarence Guidry Jr.; seven daughters, Dorrell Guidry, Cathy Dardar, Mae Edwards, Elma Robichaux, Rita Ann Martin, Merita Solet and Leona Self; one brother, Hilton Parfait; one sister, Mary Scott; 31 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Rosalie Verdin Parfait; one brother, Dennis Parfait Jr.; and one grandson, Joshua Fanguy

Mary Bancroft Preston

• age 74, a native of Warrensburg, Mo., and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, after a long battle with emphysema
• private services for family and friends Saturday at the family residence
• survived by her mother, Mildred Smith Bancroft of Clinton, Mo.; five sons, Kevin Lee Preston and wife, Tina, of Tomball, Texas, Monte Lee Preston and wife, Sallie of Houma, Robin Lee Preston and wife, Maria, of Sugarland, Texas, Gregory Mitchell Preston of Roanoke, Va., and Shane Preston and wife, April, of Houma; one daughter, Jayme Gayle Taylor and husband, Gary, of Warrensburg; two sisters, Anna Laura Kiser of Clinton and Bette Jean Dameron of Chilhowel, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Preston; her father, John Bancroft; two grandchildren, Nicholas Lee Preston and Kevin Lee Preston Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Bethany Vale Chauvin
• homemaker

Wanda Cantrelle Romero

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:23 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Carroll Alphonse Cantrelle Sr. and Norma Kraemer Cantrelle of Houma; one son, Juan B. Romero of Daytona, Fla.; three brothers, Karl A. Cantrelle Sr. of Bayou Blue, Carroll A. Cantrelle Jr. and wife, Karen, and Abel A. Cantrelle and wife, Amy, of Houma; and one sister, Charmaine C. Chaisson and husband, L. J., of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, John Baptist Romero
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Cora Evelyn Santiny

• age 89, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 10:55 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by her parents, Ignace Santiny and Serezia Terrebonne Santiny; one brother, Ignace Santiny Jr.; and three sisters, Laurencia Hebert, Lucienne "Esther" Santiny and Olivia Bradberry
• Catholic

Ray Antoine Terrebonne

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6:18 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Pitre Terrebonne; his mother, Rosie Galliano Terrebonne; one brother, Donald Terrebonne; two sisters, Joyce Mayet and Lilly Guidry; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Clifton Terrebonne; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lucille Pitre and Sidney Pitre
• retired U. S. Navy veteran and was a guidance counselor with Lafourche Parish Public School System; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

MARCH 10, 2005

Lionel Joseph Boudreaux

• age 71, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rae Ann Arceneaux Boudreaux of Gibson; two sons, Neal Boudreaux and wife, Julie, of Houma, and Todd Boudreaux of Big Bayou Black; one sister, Mildred LeCompte of Houma; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Boudreaux and Agnes Olivier Boudreaux; and one brother, LeRoy Boudreaux
• retired welder with Applied Hydraulic Systems Inc. and was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War
• member of the American Legion and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Leonard ‘Nin’ Carrere

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Boudreaux Carrere of Dulac; his mother, Cora Luke Carrere of Houma; one son, Lynn Carrere Sr. and wife, Nolia, of Dulac; three daughters, Jenny Duplantis and husband, Jacob Sr., Elizabeth "Liz" Verrett of Houma and Tammy Pellegrin of Dulac; two brothers, Frank Carrere of Houma and Ernest "Boy" Carrere of Dulac; two sisters, Lois Price of Dulac and May Breaux of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Brandi Bourg, Lynn Carrere Jr., Kizzi Carrere, Jacob Duplantis Jr., Dustin Duplantis, Amy Marmande, April Parfait, Darrell Verrett Jr., Amanda Verrett, Allie Pellegrin and Kevin Pellegrin Jr.; and five great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bourg, Lexi Bourg, Tristan Duplantis, Joshua Marmande and Molly Marmande
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Carrere; two brothers, Delvin Carrere and Ira Carrere Sr.; and one sister, Alice Carrere
• retired fisherman and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 4752, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722, Holy Family Usher Society and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church self-taught musician who loved to play his guitar and to sing; member of the Cajun Mix Band
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Armina Ledet Cheramie

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:23 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Gerald J. Cheramie and wife, Jeanette; three sisters, Velma Badeaux, Elva Babcock and Dora Mae Terrebonne; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henri Cheramie; three brothers, Early, Herman and Levy Ledet; and four sisters, Alzina Esponge, Mena Hickman, Almisa Cockrum and Anna Mae Fabiano
• member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and St. Joseph Choir; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Goldie Marguerite Vedros LeBouef

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six sons, Eddie LeBouef of Gray, Michael LeBouef and wife, Sandra, of Raceland, Tommy LeBouef and wife, Gwen, of Houma, Billy LeBouef and fianceé, Tammy, of New Orleans, Timmy LeBouef and wife, Stephanie, of Houma and Danny LeBouef and wife, Mona, of Gray; one daughter, Patsy Himel and husband, Darrell, of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Adams LeBouef Sr.; her parents, Charles Vedros and Anastasia Labieh Vedros; two sons, Ray LeBouef and Bobby James LeBouef; seven brothers, Jimmy, Clarence, Charlie and Labiche Vedros, Patrick LeBouef, Henry Vedros and Lloyd Vedros; and four sisters, Marie Boloette, June Rogers, Nobie Delise and Vivian Vedros
• homemaker and eucharist minister and a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph Junius LeBoeuf

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hazel Josephine Triche LeBoeuf; four sons, Dwayne LeBouef, Ernest Duplantis Jr., Johnny Duplantis of Houma and Tony Duplantis of Kraemer; two daughters, Patty Dupre LeBouef and Trudy Marie Duplantis of Houma; one brother, Davis LeBouef of Houma; one sister, Mildred Chauvin of Chauvin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie LeBoeuf and Bernice Dupre LeBoeuf; one brother, Nolan LeBouef; and one grandchild, Traci Marie Dupantis
• retired truck driver with Acme Trucking Co. and a member of Evergreen Lions Club; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elaine Rita Bergeron Turcotte

• age 71, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in her sleep at home
• at her request, a mass Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in honor of her memory
• loving wife of Raymond Henry Turcotte; the fun-loving sister of Ruth "Sweetie" Achee and Cleveland "Sonny" Bergeron Jr.; devoted mother of Jeffery Allan Rose, Steven Thomas Rose, Dawn Elaine Rose LaFont, Shanda Turcotte Sergent, Paul Donald Turcotte, Julie Lynn Turcotte Porterpan and Lucille Marie Turcotte Landry. She was "Maw Maw Turk" to 24 grandchildren; and "Great Maw Maw Turk" to four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Joseph Bergeron and Irene Callahan Bergeron; one son, Steven Thomas Rose; and one granddaughter, Jade Elaine Thomas
• homemaker and U. S. Air Force veteran, beloved by her husband, children, grandchildren and all who knew her. In her final days, she knitted hats for all of the children at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary and collected pennies for Operation Rice Bowl, a Catholic relief service
• Samart Funeral Home

Olan Roy Young

• age 64, a native of Lone Oak, Texas, former resident of Houma, and resident of Lewisville, Texas, died Monday, March 7, 2005
• graveside service Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, Texas
• survived by one brother, James Young of Bonham; and one sister, Mary Darby of Gilmer
• preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Georgie May Young
• computer-science technician and a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War

 

MARCH 11, 2005

Leonard ‘Nin’ Carrere

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Boudreaux Carrere of Dulac; his mother, Cora Luke Carrere of Houma; one son, Lynn Carrere Sr. and wife, Nolia, of Dulac; three daughters, Jenny Duplantis and husband, Jacob Sr., Elizabeth "Liz" Verrett of Houma and Tammy Pellegrin of Dulac; two brothers, Frank Carrere of Houma and Ernest "Boy" Carrere of Dulac; two sisters, Lois Price of Dulac and May Breaux of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Carrere; two brothers, Delvin Carrere and Ira Carrere Sr.; and one sister, Alice Carrere
• retired fisherman and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 4752, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722, Holy Family Usher Society and a member of the Cajun Mix Band
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Charles ‘Charley’ Daggs Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, March 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ledora Daggs of Napoleonville; four sons, Harry Daggs of Las Vegas, Charles Daggs Jr. of Houma, Eric Daggs of Napoleonville and Alvin Parker of Houston; six daughters, Betty Henderson, Phyllis Walker and Theresa Adams of Napoleonville, Janel Smith of Baton Rouge and Brenda Daggs and Debbie Daggs of Las Vegas; six sisters, Ophelia Hubbard of Florida, Florida Nicholas of Alexander, Rose Mary Dixon, Dorothy Gustave, Viola Myles and Wunita Simoneaux of Napoleonville; 30 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Daggs; his parents, Eugene and Elizabeth Woods Daggs; two brothers, Joseph Daggs Sr. and Andrew Daggs Sr.; and one sister, Mildred Daggs
• member of St. Paul Baptist Church

Joseph Anacy Kramer Jr.

• age 46, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Joseph Kramer Sr.; one son, Kennith Kramer; one daughter, Roxanne Kramer; two brothers, Ricky and Richard Kramer; one sister, Susie K. Verdin; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Rita Bruce Kramer; and his grandparent, Lucien and Augustine Bruce and Etienne Jr. and Virginia Kramer

Goldie Marguerite Vedros LeBouef

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six sons, Eddie LeBouef of Gray, Michael LeBouef and wife, Sandra, of Raceland, Tommy LeBouef and wife, Gwen, of Houma, Billy LeBouef and fianceé, Tammy, of New Orleans, Timmy LeBouef and wife, Stephanie, of Houma and Danny LeBouef and wife, Mona, of Gray; one daughter, Patsy Himel and husband, Darrell, of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Adams LeBouef Sr.; her parents, Charles Vedros and Anastasia Labieh Vedros; two sons, Ray LeBouef and Bobby James LeBouef; seven brothers, Jimmy, Clarence, Charlie and Labiche Vedros, Patrick LeBouef, Henry Vedros and Lloyd Vedros; and four sisters, Marie Boloette, June Rogers, Nobie Delise and Vivian Vedros
• homemaker, eucharist minister and a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Joe Lewis III

• age 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral service Saturday at the chapel, with burial in New Zion Cemetery
• survived by one son, Joe Lewis IV; two brothers, Timothy Lewis and wife, Harriet, and Frankie Lewis Sr.; three sisters, Monica Lewis, Christine Lewis and Harriet Williams and husband, Milton; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joe Lewis Jr. and Luverdia Maryland Lewis; one sister, Veronica Lewis; and one sister-in-law, Angelette Smith Lewis
• U. S. Army veteran and was Baptist

Tonya Marie Matherne

• age 21, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Lance LeBoeuf; her parents, Barry T. and Earline Dupre Matherne; one son, Mason Paul Matherne; and two sisters, Kandi M. and Tiffany M. Matherne
• Catholic

Modeste Mary ‘Maude’ Martin Pellegrin

• age 93, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Eugene "Beanie" Pellegrin of Chauvin and Milton "Sonny" Pellegrin of Houma; one daughter, Claudia Brunet and husband, Angelo, of Chauvin; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Blood" Pellegrin Sr.; her father, John Batiste Martin; her mother and stepfather, Annette Portier Domangue and Bing Domangue; one foster son, Ronnie Martin; one grandson, Neal Pellegrin; two brothers, Evince and Eustache Martin; one sister, Agnes Bergeron; and three half-sisters, Viola Hebert, Odelia Brunette and Ozelia Landry
• homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sidney Joseph ‘Snooks’ Pellegrin Jr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his devoted wife, Hilda Huber Pellegrin; one stepson, Mickel Brien of Houma; three stepdaughters, Rosie and husband, Lynwood Guillot, of Thibodaux, Barbara Gautreaux and friend, Joseph Verret, and Norma Solar and friend, Bobby Cutting, of Houma; three sisters, Catherine Molitor, Hilda Parker and Rosemary Baron; eight step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Sr. and Rose Marie Pellegrin; one brother, Donovon Pellegrin; one step-grandson, Dale Benoit; and seven sisters, Sadie "Peggy" Duplantis, Mersedese Sevier, Della Filardo, Rowena Labat, Imelda Hodo, Elda Cox and Gloria Molitor
• retired from Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U. S. Post Office; 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, a member of the American Legion and Lions Club and was a devoted usher and parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; soldier in the U. S. Army until 1946, a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elaine Rita Turcotte

• age 71, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in her sleep at home
• at her request, a mass Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church to honor her memory
• loving wife of Raymond Henry "Turcotte; the fun-loving sister of Ruth "Sweetie" Achee and Cleveland "Sonny" Bergeron Jr.; devoted mother of Jeffery Allan Rose, Steven Thomas Rose, Dawn Elaine Rose LaFont, Shanda Turcotte Sergent, Paul Donald Turcotte, Julie Lynn Turcotte Porterpan and Lucille Marie Turcotte Landry; "Maw Maw Turk" to 24 grandchildren; and "Great Maw Maw Turk" to four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Joseph Bergeron and Irene Callahan Bergeron; one son, Steven Thomas Rose; and one granddaughter, Jade Elaine Thomas
• homemaker and U. S. Air Force veteran, beloved by her husband, children, grandchildren and all who knew her; in her final days, she knitted hats for all of the children at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary and collected pennies for Operation Rice Bowl, a Catholic relief service
• Samart Funeral Home

Beulah Mae Francis Turner

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Daniel Turner and Tyrone Turner Sr.; five daughters, Dorothy Turner, Theresa Turner, Julia Turner, Mary T. Sims and Lana Turner; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Thomas "Bill" Turner; her parents, Joseph Francis and Julia Payne Francis; two sons, James Richard Turner and Joseph Turner; one brother, Clarence Davis; and one sister, Leona Francis
• homemaker and a member of Stewards and Home Mission, Union Benevolent Society and Golden Social Aid Society; member of Residence Baptist Church

Cleveland ‘Cleve’ Verrett

• age 69, a native of Raceland and resident of Gretna, died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Young Men’s Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sallie Magee Verrett of Gretna; one son, Robert Paul Verrett of Atlanta; two stepsons, Wilson Theodore of Norfolk, Va., and Marcus Theodore of Lees Summit, Mo.; three daughters, Sandra Folse and Rose Verrett of Thibodaux and Avis Verrett of Raceland; two stepdaughters, Tiffany Theodore of Terrytown and Cherrie Carruthers of Lees Summit; one brother, Royal Verrett of New Orleans; two sisters, Fannie Lofton and Helen Washington of Raceland; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mary Johnson Verrett; one brother, Joseph Verrett; and one sister, Eleanor Verrett

Tyrone Cornell ‘Box Head’ Williams

• age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Audrey Williams of Thibodaux; his father; three sisters, Elwanda Johnson, Desandra Johnson and Michelle Williams, all of Thibodaux; four stepbrothers, Anthony Brooks, Greg Rounds, Spencer Rounds and Horace Rounds, all of Schriever; and his grandmother, Mildred Williams of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Nathan Williams

 

MARCH 11, 2005

James William Doucet

• age 76, a native of Iota and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday; rosary recited Sunday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley; funeral services held Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with interment in Woodlawn Mausoleum; Rev. Gary Shexnayder, pastor of the church, will officiated
• survived by his wife, Stella Zaunbrecher Doucet of Houma; four sons, Larry Doucet, Karl Doucet, Leonard Doucet and wife, Bonnie, and John Doucet, all of Houma; one daughter, Gwen D. Carlos of Houma; two sisters, Betty Gil and husband, Harvey, of Eunice, and Judy Breaux and husband, Roy, of Port Neches, Texas; eight grandchildren, Christy Diggs and husband, Ricky, Brad, MiMi, Erik, Dustin and Jordan Doucet, Jayne and Spencer Engeron; and two great-grandchildren, Brittany and Brianna Diggs
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Attel Gay Doucet; and one brother, Robert Doucet
• graduate of McNeese State University, a retired marketing sales representative for Exxon and a U. S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict; longtime coach for Terrebonne Parish Recreation, Past Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317 in Houma and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley

Irene Callais Griffin

• age 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jackie Creppell; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Eddie Griffin; her parents, Paul Callais and Ermina Hingle Callais; one brother, Paul Callais; and one sister, Dolores Richeaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Elaine Rita Bergeron Turcotte

• age 71, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in her sleep at home
• at her request, a mass today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church to honor her memory
• wife of Raymond Henry "Turcotte; the fun-loving sister of Ruth "Sweetie" Achee and Cleveland "Sonny" Bergeron Jr.; devoted mother of Jeffery Allan Rose, Steven Thomas Rose, Dawn Elaine Rose LaFont, Shanda Turcotte Sergent, Paul Donald Turcotte, Julie Lynn Turcotte Porterpan and Lucille Marie Turcotte Landry; "Maw Maw Turk" to 24 grandchildren; and "Great Maw Maw Turk" to four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Joseph Bergeron and Irene Callahan Bergeron; one son, Steven Thomas Rose; and one granddaughter, Jade Elaine Thomas
• homemaker and U. S. Air Force veteran, beloved by her husband, children, grandchildren and all who knew her; knitted hats for all of the children at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary and collected pennies for Operation Rice Bowl, a Catholic relief service
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 13, 2005

Gertrude Dupre Giroir

• age 93, a native and resident of Belle Rose, was died Friday, March 11, 2005, at River West Medical Center in Plaquemines
• visitation today and Monday at Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville; mass Monday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with interment in the church mausoleum; Rev. Matt Dupre officiated the services, and her grandchildren served as pallbearers
• survived by one daughter, Janet Tolleson, and husband, Gerald, of Bourg; two sons, Ronald Giroir and wife, Pam, of Donaldsonville and Richard Giroir and wife, Lorraine, of Belle Rose; two sisters, Marquerite Landry of Belle Rose and Ethel Boudin of St. Rose; three brothers, Rudolph Henry Dupre, William Dupre and Tommy Dupre, all of Belle Rose; seven precious grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Giroir; her parents, Henry Dupre Sr. and Victoria Hebert Dupre; one sister, Thelma Bergeron; and two brothers, Herbert Dupre and Bim Dupre
• devoted homemaker, mother and grandmother
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Ione Jordan

• age 84, a native of Collins, Miss., and longtime resident of Jackson, Miss., in Houma, Monday, March 7, 2005
• funeral service was Thursday at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson, with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park
• survived by one sister, Mrs. Harmon (Margaret) Alley of Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, John Girault and Lou Emma Jordan; three brothers, Willie E., Barney and Otis Jordan; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman (Jessie Lee) Sullivan and Mrs. Tom (Lura) McCaffery
• member of Calvary Baptist Church of Jackson

William Joseph LeCompte

• age 86, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Effie LeBoeuf LeCompte of Houma; two sons, Gary J. LeCompte Sr. and wife, Bonna, of Houma, and Kenneth LeCompte and wife, Eileen, of League City, Texas; two daughters, Katha Rogers and husband, Danny, of Westwego and Sandra Rush and husband, Keith, of Gonzales; one stepbrother, Norris LeCompte; one sister, Walterine LeBoeuf; two step-sisters, Doris Saltzman and Mary Lee LeBouef; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Cora Rhodes LeCompte; three brothers, Wilbert LeCompte, Hewitt LeCompte and Chester LeCompte; one sister, Ruth Matlock; and one grandson, Gary LeCompte Jr.
• retired driller foreman with 42 years with Texaco, a U. S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Janelle Mary Robichaux

• age 55, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:23 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Raleigh P. Robichaux, Audrey Robichaux and Felton Robichaux; and one sister, Willa May Ledet
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Robichaux and Lena F. Robichaux; one brother, Junior Paul Robichaux; and one sister, Delta Marie Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Laura Rodrigue

• age 86, a native of Lockport and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:24 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Larry James Rodrigue; three daughters, Betty R. Amedee, Peggy R. Duet and Deanna R. Oubre; two brothers, Earless J. Orgeron and Ferdie Orgeron; three sisters, Earline O. Pitre, Renella O. Ledet and Iola O. St. Pierre; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude N. Rodrigue; her parents, Abel J. and Celina Griffin Orgeron; one grandson, Lane J. Duet; one great-grandson, Blake Ryan Oubre; one brother, Lawrence Orgeron; and her stepmother, Adeline Orgeron
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor; member of the Ladies Altar Society, a Lay Carmalite and a member of the Senior Citizen Center 6th Ward

 

MARCH 14, 2005

Mable Antoinette Billiot Boudreaux

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005
• 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 her husband, Nathan P. Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; two sons, Eddie Boudreaux of Morgan City and Nathan Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Sylvia, of Houma; two daughters, Darlene Chapman and husband, David, of Bourg, and Cindy Gilmer and husband, Kendall, of Houma; two sisters, Mary Seal and husband, Victor, of River Ridge, and Julia Bickett and husband, James, of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John Billiot Sr. and Frances Verret; four sons, Michael Boudreaux, Rickey Boudreaux, John Armond and Kirby Verret; one grandson, Joshua Boudreaux; and one sister, Anna Lee Harris
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Louis Chabert

• age 75, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, after a long illness
• wake service to service time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; memorial service Tuesday at the church
• survived by his former wife, Louverda Charpentier Chabert and their sons and daughters-in-law, Louis "Bus-ter" and Kathleen Chabert, Scotty and Jude Chabert, Tony and Julie Chabert; and daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara "Bobbie" C. and Philip Chiasson, Kathy C. and Bobby Rousse and Dolly C. and Jimmy Williford; his wife, Rosalie Chabert, and their sons, Michael Chabert and Sammy Chabert; two brothers, Milton Pitre and Jerry Caime; one sister, Lucy Leaycraft; 19 grandchildren, Chuckie Chiasson, Sonya C. Daig-neault, Nicholas Chiasson, Peter Rousse, Wade Rousse, Laura R. Engemann, Davy Chabert, Matthew Chabert, Lauree Chabert, Tracy W. Hale, Jipper Williford, Sonny Williford, Joshua Williford, Scotty "Boy" Chabert, Renee Chabert, Wendy C. Reggio, Kristy C. Taylor, Lacey Chabert and T. J. Chabert; and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Norbert Chabert; his mother, Argentina Delice Chabert; one brother, Sen. Leonard J. Chabert; and one grandson, Benjamin Chabert
• boat owner, rancher and commercial fisherman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelson Jean Foret

• age 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by one son, Nelson Jr.; one daughter Ivadell Chauvin; one brother, Oliver Foret; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anise Bourgeois Foret; his parents, Willie Sr. and Victoria Danos Foret; five brothers, Ridley, Mack, Harris, Nolan and Willie Foret Jr.; and one sister, Marie F. Zeringue
• proprietor of Nelson’s Bar and hosted the duck-calling contest at his bar

William Joseph LeCompte

• age 86, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Effie LeBoeuf LeCompte of Houma; two sons, Gary J. LeCompte Sr. and wife, Bonna, of Houma, and Kenneth LeCompte and wife, Eileen, of League City, Texas; two daughters, Katha Rogers and husband, Danny, of Westwego and Sandrea Rush and husband, Keith, of Gonzales; one stepbrother, Norris LeCompte; one sister, Walterine LeBoeuf; two step-sisters, Doris Saltzman and Mary Lee LeBouef; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Cora Rhodes LeCompte; three brothers, Wilbert LeCompte, Hewitt LeCompte and Chester LeCompte; one sister, Ruth Matlock; and one grandson, Gary LeCompte Jr.
• retired driller foreman with 42 years with Texaco, a U. S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Platt

• age 67, a native of Macon, Miss., and resident of The Woodlands, Texas, died Saturday, March 12, 2005
• visitation today at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Platt; one daughter, Debbie Glass and husband, Kevin; two sons, Jim Platt and wife, Lee Anne, and Kenny Platt; one sister, Bettie Durham and husband, Tom; two brother, Jim Platt and wife, Debra, and Tom Platt and wife, Donna; and four grandchildren

Rudolph ‘Big Man’ Preston Sr.

• age 71, a native of Marrero and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Rudolph Preston Jr. and wife, Angelina, of Houma, and Clayton Preston and wife, Valarie, of New Orleans; four daughters, Janet Fitchue and husband, Eugene, of Avondale, Shelia Watson and husband, Aaron, of Chauvin, Pamelia McKay and husband, Issac, of Houma and Sharonlyn Vincent and husband, Junius, of Houma; three brothers, Warren Payne and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Leonard Payne and wife, Gladys, of Montegut and Nathan Payne of Ohio; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Carter Preston; his parents, Ruby and Dora Preston; one daughter, Regina Preston Morris; five sisters, Shirley Fleming, Marguerite Jones, Yvonne Harding, Elsie Preston and Lucille Walker; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Fry
• retried body/fender worker for Southern Motors Body Shop; deacon at St. Peter Baptist Church, a member of the Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14, Terrebonne Lions Club, Southern Quarterback Club and Super Twenty Social Club

 

MARCH 15, 2005

Willa Taylor Boudloche

• age 91, a native of San Antonio and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, William Billy Boudloche and wife, Trudy, and Sam Boudloche and wife, Kathy, of Houma; one daughter, Linda Domangue and husband, Bobby, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Mazie Taylor and Elinor Taylor Lassigne of Texas; six grandchildren, Billy Boudloche Jr., Kim Jaszewski, Jodi Smith, Brent Diaz, Sam Boudloche Jr. and Jennifer Boudloche; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Joseph Boudloche; her parents, William Taylor and Margaret Brown Taylor; one son, Robert Boudloche; one brother, Don Taylor; and one sister, Lillian Taylor
• retired bookkeeper with A. M. & J. C. Dupont; member of First Presbyterian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mable Antoinette Billiot Boudreaux

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005
• visitation today 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 her husband, Nathan P. Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; two sons, Eddie Boudreaux of Morgan City and Nathan Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Sylvia, of Houma; two daughters, Darlene Chapman and husband, David, of Bourg, and Cindy Gilmer and husband, Kendall, of Houma; two sisters, Mary Seal and husband, Victor, of River Ridge, and Julia Bickett and husband, James, of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Corey Naquin, Jessica Henderson and husband, Tyrone Sr., Casey Naquin and wife, Ann, Rendall Gilmer Jr., Chris Gilmer and wife, Jennifer, Jacob Gilmer, Eddie Boudreaux Jr., Joey Babin and Amy Babin; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyrone Henderson Jr., Tyra Henderson, Joseph Henderson, Casey Naquin Jr., Zoé Naquin, Joslyn Babin and Brennon Babin
• preceded in death by her parents, John Billiot Sr. and Frances Verret; four sons, Michael Boudreaux, Rickey Boudreaux, John Armond and Kirby Verret; one grandson, Joshua Boudreaux; and one sister, Anna Lee Harris
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

David G. Bourgeois

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Monica Babin Bourgeois; his mother and stepfather, Audrey Ordoyne Turner and Buddy Turner; two brothers, John and Richard "Dickie" Bourgeois; one sister, Lisa Alario; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Richard Bourgeois and Viola Bourgeois; and one sister, Marie Foret
• crew captain of the Lockport Carnival Club

Carolyn Ann Guidry

• age 54, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Robert "Bob" F. and Wilma Plaisance Guidry; one brother, John Michael Guidry; one sister-in-law, Lynette "Netsy" W. Guidry; and one sister, Joan Marie Guidry
• member of Our Lady of the Sea Council No. 3150, Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Gladys Cheramie Guidry

• age 76, a native of Gretna and resident of Larose, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005
• funeral services were scheduled for noon today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Charles Roy Breaux; one son, Dean Guidry; two daughters, Myra Guidry and Patty Zuber; three brothers, Herbert Cheramie, Herman Cheramie and Louis Cheramie Jr.; five sisters, Julia Thibodaux, Della Mae Danos, Della Pitre, Deloras Champagne and Dorothy Legendre; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Noel Guidry; and her parents, Louis Cheramie Sr. and Verdia Brunnet
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Ena A. Knight

• age 80, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Earjie C. Knight; three sons, Courtland, Earjie D. and Durward Knight; her grandson she raised, Thomas Williams; three daughters, Carva Lee Layani, Carmella Champagne and Katy Stevens; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alexison and Laura Plaisance Allemand; seven sisters, Maggie A. Theriot, Anita A. Roussel, Rena Allemand, Simonia A. Dufrene, Lula A. LeBlanc, Winnie A. Chaisson and Louella A. LeBlanc; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Betty Lucas

• age 87, a resident of Raceland, died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005
• funeral services were held today at First United Pentecostal Church in Mathews; burial held in Midland, Texas
• survived by three sons, Wilbert, Victor and Leroy Seiffert; two daughters, the Rev. Rebecca Doyle and Lorraine Lewis; one sister, Edith Chamberline; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Pritchard; her second husband, Lee Seiffert; her parents, Charles and Louise Victoria Ambrose Lucas; one son, Jack Pritchard; two brothers, Jim and Arthur Lucas; and two sisters, Ida Lucas and Hattie Lucas

Bessie Gilliland Morris

• age 95, a native of Golden, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, William C. "Bill" Morris and wife, Neva, of Houma; one daughter, Betty Jo Cenac and husband, Carroll, of Houma; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Morris Sr.; her parents, Ira Buchannon Gilliland and Cleo Patra Gilliland; two brothers, Burl Gilliland and Buck "Weaver" Gilliland; and three sisters, Cortel Gilliland, Rubel Gilliland and Sally Vista Gilliland
• homemaker and a parishioner of First United Methodist Church

Ludwig ‘Duvic’ Orgeron

• age 96, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with interment in the church mausoleum
• preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Grabert Orgeron; his parents, Adam and Marcess Cheramie Orgeron; six brothers, Leonce, Leo, Alvin, Weber, Alex and George Orgeron; and one sister, Georgette Reed
• member of the American Legion and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II

David John ‘Greaux’ Phares

• age 45, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Brown Phares; one brother, Jack Phares; and two sisters, Mary Cox and Betty Orgeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson D. Phares and Mary Guidry Phares
• shrimper and was Catholic.

Rudolph ‘Big Man’ Preston Sr.

• age 71, a native of Marrero and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Rudolph Preston Jr. and wife, Angelina, of Houma, and Clayton Preston and wife, Valarie, of New Orleans; four daughters, Janet Fitchue and husband, Eugene, of Avondale, Shelia Watson and husband, Aaron, of Chauvin, Pamelia McKay and husband, Issac, of Houma and Sharonlyn Vincent and husband, Junius, of Houma; three brothers, Warren Payne and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Leonard Payne and wife, Gladys, of Montegut and Nathan Payne of Ohio; five sisters, Cecile Fleming, Gloria Smith and LeVenia Fleming and husband, John, all of Chauvin, Lillie Thibodaux and husband, Peter, of Montegut and Lucille Dace and husband, Larry, of New Orleans; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Carter Preston; his parents, Ruby and Dora Preston; one daughter, Regina Preston Morris; five sisters, Shirley Fleming, Marguerite Jones, Yvonne Harding, Elsie Preston and Lucille Walker; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Fry
• retired body/fender worker for Southern Motors Body Shop; deacon at St. Peter Baptist Church, a member of the Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14, Terrebonne Lions Club, Southern Quarterback Club and Super Twenty Social Club
• Community Funeral Home

Tarvarous Terrell Smith

• age 8, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Church Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Sonya Smith and Melvin Martin of Thibodaux; two brothers, Melvin Anthony Smith and Terrell Anthony Martin of Thibodaux; two sisters, Sonya Ann Martin and Mya Smith of Thibodaux; his grandparents, Jenny Dunaway, Shelia Smith of Thibodaux, Earl Martin Sr. and Larry Smith; and his step-grandfather, Murphy Van Buren
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Roselee Martin, Jenny Dunaway, Percy Dunaway and Lucius Martin Sr.
• member of Allen AME Church

Irma Thibodeaux Toups

• age 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:37 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Lynn Verret and husband, Justin "Jake" Verret, Jeri Prosper and husband, Anthony "Tony" Prosper, and Carla Cantrelle and husband, Bobby Cantrelle Sr.; one brother, Edward Thibodeaux Jr.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Thomas Toups; her parents, Edward Thibodeaux Sr. and Adele Keller Thibodeaux; and two grandchildren, Bobby "B.J." Cantrelle Jr. and Jake Joseph Verret
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

 

MARCH 16, 2005

William Preston Breeding

• age 72, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Methodist Church in Houma; service Thursday at the church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Breeding of Houma; three sons, Steven Breeding of Boutte, Warren Breeding of East Granby, Conn., and James Breeding of Houston; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Frances Breeding
• retired construction management consultant and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; raised in Mexico and Venezuela with elementary education at Moye Military School of Castroville, Texas; graduated high school at Schreiner Institute of Kerrville, Texas, and received a BSCE from the University of Houston in 1960; retired from J. Ray McDermott and Company of New Orleans where he served as manager of Nigerian Operations; spent most of his career in international construction operations including major associations with Exxon-Libya, RMK-BRJ of Vietnam, Eniepsa of Spain, Lockheed Shipbuilding of Seattle, Rotoflex of El Salvador, Inwood Construction of Dallas and Brown and Root of Houston; past member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society Professional Estimators and held a master marine’s license
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wylie P. Galliano

• age 84, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nefta Cheramie Galliano; two sons, Michael Galliano and wife, Sylvia, and Joseph Galliano and wife, Gail; two daughters, Diana Allemand and husband, Anthony "Lou," and Sylvia Holmes and husband, Larry; two sisters, Carrie Adams and Onix Arrington; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Josephine Vega Galliano; three brothers, Emile, Landry and Vernon Galliano; and one sister, Clara Sowards
• lifetime oysterman and fisherman and a World War II Army veteran, receiving two Purple Hearts and many other honors; member of the Knights of Columbus of Galliano and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Bessie Gilliland Morris

• age 95, a native of Golden, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, William C. "Bill" Morris and wife, Neva, of Houma; one daughter, Betty Jo Cenac and husband, Carroll, of Houma; eight grandchildren, Cathy Cherry, Jimmy Cenac, Rachel Rogers, Dana Galbreath, Carole Duplantis, Leslie Mora, Christopher "Chris" Morris and James Crittenden Cenac; 11 great-grandchildren, Joanne Barker, Thomas Ray Cenac, Stephen Michael Cherry, Danielle Rogers, Lane Rogers, Eric Rogers, Richard Galbreath Jr., Zachary Duplantis, Mia Bourg, Jason Paul Cenac and Brett J. Hebert; and two great-great-grandchildren, Drake Austin Authement and Destin Alice Authement
• preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Morris Sr.; her parents, Ira Buchannon Gilliland and Cleo Patra Gilliland; two brothers, Burl Gilliland and Buck "Weaver" Gilliland; and three sisters, Cortel Gilliland, Rubel Gilliland and Sally Vista Gilliland
• homemaker and a parishioner of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dolores ‘Doe’ Himel Poirrier

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and lifelong resident of Vacherie, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at her residence from complications of a stroke
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery
• survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Whitney J. Poirrier; three daughters, Cheryl P. Radosta, Kay P. Matherne and Monique P. Magee; one brother, Joseph Himel; three sisters, Bea H. Easley, Doris Aucoin and Gertrude H. Owens; and one grandson, Scott Whitney Radosta
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Emma Clement Himel; two brothers, Edward and Norman Himel; and two sisters, Elva Chaisson and Anna Mae Raziano
• Rose Lynn Funeral Home

 

MARCH 17, 2005

Barbara Flynn Caldwell

• age 78, a native of Springfield, Wis., and resident of Goodman, Miss., died Friday, March 11, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Southern Funeral Home in Durant, Miss.; services Sunday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery
• survived by three sons, James "Rickie" Caldwell and wife, Meryl, of Bayou Blue, Jerry Caldwell and wife, Ruby, of Carrollton, Miss., and Steve Caldwell and wife, Cheryl, of Kosciusko, Miss.; two daughters, Margaret Chester and husband, Ron, of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Jeanne Wise and husband, Ray, of Louise, Miss; one brother, Mick Flynn of Delevan, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas "Ed" Caldwell; her parents, James and Florence Flynn; one brother, Bill Flynn; one sister, Judy Olivas; and one grandchild, Cristin Caldwell
• caterer and a member of Shrock United Methodist Church

Thomas H. ‘Tommy’ de la Bretonne

• age 55, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, of a massive heart attack
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by two sisters, Joan Faust and Mary Jane Chapman; two nephews; and three nieces
• preceded in death by his parents, Archibald Sargeant de la Bretonne and Marjorie Trahan de la Bretonne
• relief pharmacist for Rouses Supermarkets and a longtime local musician; graduate of Terrebonne High School and Northeast Louisiana University School of Pharmacy; practiced as a pharmacist for 30 years at several Houma pharmacies, including Terrebonne General Medical Center, K & B Drugstore, Rite-Aid and Rouses; musician at heart, best known as saxophonist for the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band and the Bayou Saxophone Ensemble; loved jazz and was a frequent visitor to the Jazz Festival and various French Quarter festivals; member of the Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society, the National Rifle Association and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dr. Joseph Moses George

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elma Brupbacher George; one son, Joseph Marc George; one daughter, Janice Finane; one sister, Gertrude Bonvillain; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Nora Bashara George; one son, Joseph Moses George Jr.; and three brothers, Gabriel, Albert and Michael George
• doctor of optometry for 53 years and was a charter member of the Thibodaux Lions Club

Emelda Taylor

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by three nieces; and one nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Harriett Taylor; and one brother, Joseph Taylor Jr.
• Baptist

 

MARCH 18, 2005

Richard ‘Ricky’ Bergeron Jr.

• age 30, a native of Marrero and resident of Des Allemands, died at 1:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, of a gun shot wound
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Monday at the church
• survived by his parents, Richard "Dickie" Sr. and Susan Bladsacker Bergeron; one son, Benjamin Lee Joseph Bergeron; his grandmother, Isabelle Cavalier Lunk; one sister, Julie Bergeron Hartman; his godparents, Paul Bergeron, Barbara Nicols Friscia and Nancy Hebert; his godchild, Autumn Breeze Hartman; his aunts and uncles, Nancy and Alvin "Ko" Hebert, Beverly and Fred Stolsek, Phyllis and Rick McCracken, Patricia Bergeron Holland and Paul Bergeron; and numerous cousins and many many friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Bergeron, Joseph Lunk, Leonce Bladsacker and Mary Arnold Bladsacker; and one uncle, Robert "Bobby" Bergeron Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

James Bertinot Sr.

• age 67, a native of Sunset and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Castille Bertinot; his mother, Lucille Lanclos Bertinot; four sons, James Jr., Webster, Honorie and Merlin Bertinot; three daughters, Connie B. Foret, Mary Lou B. Rowley and Beverly Bertinot; four brothers, Jessie, Berchman "Butch," Eby and Nelson Bertinot; three sisters, Janelle Martin, Drucilla Landry and Emily Eschete; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, A. B. Bertinot; one brother, Robert Bertinot; and one granddaughter
• retired from Tetra Oil and Gas and was employed by Sugarland Country Club

Mildred ‘Avon Lady’ Bourg

• age 83, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Ranice Bourg and wife, Helen; three daughters, Veronica Naquin and husband, Willard Sr., Victoria Cantrelle and husband, Gayden, and Jennifer Theriot; two brothers, Clearence and Irvin Duplantis; two sisters, Wilma Pellegrin and Rita Dupre; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bourg; her parents, Clearence and Velma Duplantis; four brothers, Elwin, Wilbert, Alvin and Albert Duplantis; and two sisters, Irene Carrere and Evelyn Boudreaux
• Avon sales representative for more than 50 years, a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the church choir

Rita Hebert Louviere

• age 86, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, March 13, 2005
• she donated her body to Louisiana State University Medical School
• survived by one son, Jerry Louviere; two sisters, Mary Louise Lajaunie and Pearl Tabor; and two brothers, Archie Hebert and Joseph Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Louviere; one daughter, Ann Aline Louviere; four brothers, Louis, Roy, Bernie and Emmanuel Jr.; and two sisters, Bertha Boudreaux and Margaret Pitre

Roland Morris Sr.

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Velma Morris; six sons, Roland Morris of San Diego, Ronnie Morris of New Orleans and Patrick Morris, Roland Billiot, Christopher Williams and Glen M. Dawson, all of Houma; two daughters, Loretta M. Woods and Cheryl Rockward, both of Houma; one brother, Sylvester Morris of Kansas City, Kan.; three sisters, Betty Alvis and Martha Lisberg, both of Houma and Veronica Ruffin of Gibson; 27 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Charles Morris Sr.; one great-grandchild, Roland K. Robinson; one daughter-in-law, Regina P. Morris; and one brother, Charles Morris Jr.
• rigger for Kiva Construction and was Baptist

Lillie Mae Williams

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service Sunday at the church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Gail Davis of Raceland; two grandsons; and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Sr., Rosie London Williams and Major Williams; one brother, Willie Williams Jr.; and four sisters, Delores Williams, Dora Gray, Fannie Davis and Loretta Broom Williams
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and a former member of the Krewe of Ghana Club and the Rainbow Club

 

MARCH 19, 2005

Phillip Joseph ‘Papa Bear’ Billot

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roslyn Domangue Billiot of Houma; one son, Jerry Russell Billiot of Houma; two daughters, Spring Marie Billiot and Natasha Aline Billiot of Houma; three brothers, Louis Earl Billiot of Golden Meadow, Russell Paul Billiot of Hahnville and Jimmie Peter Billiot of Gray; four sisters, Delores Mary Billiot Belanger of Houma, Alice Ceceil Billiot of Coteau, Carolyn Marie Billiot LeCompte of Thibodaux and Marianne Gautierrez of Thaxton, Miss.; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Warren Billiot Sr. and Aline Augustine Billiot; one brother, Joseph Warren Billiot Jr.; and two sisters, Ruby Teresa Billiot Breaux and Doradeen Marie Billiot
• truck driver with Superior Energy Services

Midred ‘Avon Lady’ Bourg

• age 83, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Ranice Bourg and wife, Helen; three daughters, Veronica Naquin and husband, Willard Sr., Victoria Cantrelle and husband, Gayden, and Jennifer Theriot; two brothers, Clearence and Irvin Duplantis; two sisters, Wilma Pellegrin and Rita Dupre; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bourg; her parents, Clearence and Velina Duplantis; four brothers, Elwin, Wilbert, Alvin and Albert Duplantis; and two sisters, Irene Carrere and Evelyn Boudreaux
• Avon sales representative for more than 50 years, a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the church choir
• Samart Funeral Home

Antoinette ‘Nita’ Culotta

• age 98, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Frank Culotta of Lafayette; and four sisters, Mary Jane Henkelman of Defiance, Iowa, Anna Culotta of Raceland, Sarah Vedros of Lockport and Ruth Culotta of Lockport
• preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore and Frances Lusco Culotta; and six brothers, Philip, Joseph, Dominic, Vincent, Guy and Sam Culotta

Thelma Richard Hebert

• age 76, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Euclid "Poochie" "Black" Hebert; one son, Bruce; three daughters, Evelyn, Debby and Shirley; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Octave Richard Edolia Pertuit; four brothers, Harry, Etienne, Earl and Oniel; and six sisters, Louise, Alice, Mariette, Bessie, Odolia and Melony

Jesse ‘J. J.’ Jennings

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Melancon Jennings; two daughters, Jessica Martin and Jennifer Leboeuf; two sons-in-law, Dean Martin Sr. and Robie Leboeuf; one brother, Edward Jennings; one sister, Mary Alice Latino; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Agnes Cortez Jennings; one son, Jesse Jennings Jr.; and two brothers, James and Charles Jennings
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MARCH 20, 2005

Nile Moore Levy

• age 99, died March 8, 2005
• her funeral was conducted March 11 in Oakridge, Ore.; memorial service Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Houma
• survived by two daughters, Janet Milandin and husband, John, of Oakridge, and Donna Cobb and husband, Tommy, of Houma; two sisters, Billie Simon and Rena Riggens; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Irish" Levy; three sisters; and three brothers
• retired nurse and children’s story writer

Phillip Joseph ‘Papa Bear’ Billiot

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roslyn Domangue Billiot of Houma; one son, Jerry Russell Billiot of Houma; two daughters, Spring Marie Billiot and Natasha Aline Billiot of Houma; three brothers, Louis Earl Billiot of Golden Meadow, Russell Paul Billiot of Hahnville and Jimmie Peter Billiot of Gray; four sisters, Delores Mary Billiot Belanger of Houma, Alice Ceceil Billiot of Coteau, Carolyn Marie Billiot LeCompte of Thibodaux and Marianne Gautierrez of Thaxton, Miss.; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Warren Billiot Sr. and Aline Augustine Billiot; one brother, Joseph Warren Billiot Jr.; and two sisters, Ruby Teresa Billiot Breaux and Doradeen Marie Billiot
• truck driver with Superior Energy Services
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Earl Francis Martin

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Freeport, Texas, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, after a long fight of trying to survive the amputation of both legs
• memorial service Saturday, April 2, 2005, in Freeport
• survived by his best friend and partner, Ricki Parker; one brother, Carrol Martin and wife, Lisa; one sister, Earline Theriot and husband, Buck, of Raceland; four nephews, Cy Martin, Pfc. Dex Martin, USMC, Marty Domangue and Kyle Domangue; three nieces, Bobette Talbot, Leigh Champagne and Marcelli Rosamond; and his extended family, Mitch, Heather and Brant Peltier of Angleton, Texas
• U. S. Vietnam veteran and was Catholic

Viola Josephine Pitre

• age 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 7:38 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral services Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Leroy Gilling, Kenneth Pitre of Chauvin, Darrell Pitre of Fort Lauderdale and Tony Lapeyrouse of Houma; one daughter, Rita Ward of Houma; one sister, Mabel Pitre Malbrough of Chauvin; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Random Pitre and Ernestine Cunningham Pitre; two grandchildren, Mickey Joseph Guidry and Tina Marie Guidry; one great-granddaughter, Haley Nicole; and one sister, Bessie Pitre
• homemaker and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

MARCH 21, 2005

Colbert J. ‘Chubb’ Adams

• age 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, March 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his mother, Margie Guidry Adams; three sons, Johnny, Timothy and Bryan Adams; two daughters, Robin Breaux and Melissa Gonzales; four brothers, Norman, Robert, Russell and Sidney Adams Jr.; one sister, Dianna Folse; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sidney Adams Sr.

Carla Ann Dominique

• age 37, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Felix and Elaine LeBlanc Dominique; two sons, Rodney Dufrene and Benjamin Bergeron; and one brother, Chad Dominique
• preceded in death by one brother, Troy Dominique

Anna M. Gueffier

• age 98, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:27 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Cerene "FiFi" Matherne and Gladys Schaubhut
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean "Frenchy" Gueffier; her parents, Charles Matherne Sr. and Marie Touchard Matherne; three brothers, John, Charles Jr. and Don Matherne; and three sisters, Cecile Schaubhut, Blanche Lejeune and Lucille Lejeune
• member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Rodney Paul ‘Snag’ Naquin

• age 49, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Giroir; one stepdaughter, Cindy Landry; four brothers, Wayne, Craig, Jeff and Davey Naquin; one sister, Cynthia Landry; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Naquin and Anna Rose Scioneaux; and his grandparents, Gilbert and Alberta Falcon Naquin

Cecile Peltier Toups

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Landry Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Floyd Toups; two sons, George and Stephen Toups; one daughter, Martha Toups Verdin; two sisters, Florence P. Molaison and Theresa P. Toups; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Peltier and Marie Gaudet Peltier; and one sister, Frances P. Maureaux
• retired schoolteacher for 20 years from the Lafourche Parish School Board

 

MARCH 22, 2005

Colbert J. ‘Chubb’ Adams

• age 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, March 20, 2005
• religious services were held today at the Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his mother, Margie Guidry Adams; three sons, Johnny, Timothy and Bryan Adams; two daughters, Robin Breaux and Melissa Gonzales; four brothers, Norman, Robert, Russell and Sidney Adams Jr.; one sister, Dianna Folse; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sidney Adams Sr.; and one brother, David Adams
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dennis J. Chiasson

• age 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• 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 three sons, Irvin Chiasson and wife, Margaret, Nolan Chiasson and wife, Alice, and Allen Chiasson and wife, Audrey; two daughters, Ebbie and husband, Junius Arabie, and Della and husband, Floyd Degruise; one brother, Huey Chiasson; three sisters, Elise Morvant, Rita Thibodeaux and Shirley Boudreaux; 22 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ulyssia Morvant Chiasson; his parents, Alcee Chiasson and Laura Chiasson; one brother, Clarence Chiasson; and three sisters, Leonise Gauthier, Olivia Morvant and Maria Gauthier
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alan Wayne Folse

• age 49, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 17, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Legendre Folse; one son, Kevin Folse; two daughters, Coleen Folse and Colette F. Sazama; five brothers, Donald, Ricky, Ronald, Timothy and Charles Folse; three sisters, Gwendolyn Foret, Judy Badeaux and Amy Porche; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Simon Folse and Ruth Schoen Folse; and one brother, Terry Folse

A. J. Martin

• age 64, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died at 9:12 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Marchand Martin; one son, Derrin Martin; two daughters, Darlene Hattier and husband, Gary, and Mary Benson and husband, Greg; one sister, Ada Lawless; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Richard Martin

Earl Joseph Sevin Sr.

• age 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Lakelawn Cemetery in Metairie
• survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Douglas Sevin; four sons, Earl J. Sevin Jr., Michael Sevin, Brent M. Douglas and Travis J. Douglas; two daughters, Ruth Sevin Johnson and Aurita Sevin Ponsaa; one brother, John J. Sevin; two sisters, Marguerite Sevin Punch and Dolores Sevin Oppermann; and two grandchildren, Christine E. Sevin and Joseph R. Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. Sevin and Lily Babin Sevin; and one sister, Dorothy Sevin
• retired electrician with IBEW Local 130 and was a World War II Navy veteran; avid sportsman, loved to cook and was a committee member of the catfish festival; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 23, 2005

Vivian Marie Adams

• age 89, a native and resident of Mathews, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport; memorial mass Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• survived by one son, Kenneth J. Adams; four brothers, Elvin Matherne, Eddie Matherne Jr., Raymond Matherne and Bobby Matherne; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Lagrone, Allison Adams LeCoq and Cristel Adams Ivy; and three great-grandchildren, Nicole Ashley, Katie Renee LeCoq and Connor Bruce Adams Ivy
• preceded in death by her husband, Clement "Kim" Adams; her parents, Eddie Matherne Sr. and Flore Thibodaux Matherne; one brother, Guy Matherne; and two sisters, Ruby Grabert and Rose Cretini
• member of the Council of Catholic Women of St. Hilary, a 50-year member of the V. F. W. Women’s Auxiliary of Freddie John Falgout Post No. 3665 and 15 year past president; a 40-year member of Lockport Carnival Club and a charter member of Central Lafourche AARP and Louisiana Society for Crippled Children and Adults Lafourche Chapter; mail carrier for the Gheens Community for 40 years; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Joseph Bethancourt Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gabrielle Cooper Bethancourt of Houma; two sons, Richard J. "Jr." Bethancourt Jr. and wife, Annie, and Norris "Jim" Bethancourt and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Carolyn Bethancourt Kyle and husband, Bill, of Houma; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Easton Bethancourt and Lorentine Porche Bethancourt; and one brother, Sidney Joseph Bethancourt
• retired gas lift specialist with Texaco Oil Company for 33 years and was a lifetime member of the V. F. W. Post No. 3700, a member of the American Legion and lifetime member of the National Rifle Association; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and an U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War

Anita Delaune Brown

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:23 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 39 years, Gerald Joseph Brown Sr. of Houma; one daughter, Laura Brown Thibodaux and husband, Brian Paul Thibodaux of Gray; two brothers, Albert Delaune Jr. and Alvin Delaune Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Sandra D. Rhodes of Mississippi and Nancy D. Mann of Kissimmee, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Sarah L. Pamplin of Houma and Brian X. Thibodaux of Gray
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Delaune Sr. and Laura Saintes Delaune; one son, Gerald Brown Jr.; and one daughter, Loretta Brown Pamplin
• homemaker and a past member of the Krewe of Cleophas in Thibodaux; loving wife, mother and grandmother and cherished her time with all of her family; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cary Wayne Louviere

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; prayer service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Beatrice Richard Louviere of Gibson; one brother, Barry Louviere of Houma; and one nephew, Norman "J.J." Bergeron of Bayou Black
• preceded in death by his father, Norman Anthony Louviere; two brothers, Norman "N.J." Louviere and Richard P. Louviere
• salesman with Napa Auto Parts; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MARCH 24, 2005

Vivian Matherne Adams

• age 89, a native and resident of Mathews, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; religious service today at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport; memorial mass Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• survived by one son, Kenneth J. Adams and wife, Patsy Martin Adams; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Adams Lagrone, Allison Adams LeCoq and husband, Patrick, and Kristel Adams Ivy and husband, Randall; three great-grandchildren, Nicole Ashley LeCoq, Katie Renee LeCoq and Connor Bruce Adams Ivy; and four brothers, Elvin Matherne, Eddie Matherne Jr., Raymond Matherne and Bobby Matherne
• preceded in death by her husband, Clement "Kim" Adams; her parents, Eddie Matherne Sr. and Flore Thibodaux Matherne; one brother, Guy Matherne; and two sisters, Ruby Grabert and Rose Cretini
• member of the Council of Catholic Women of St. Hilary, a 50-year member of the V. F. W. Women’s Auxiliary of Freddie John Falgout Post No. 3665 and 15 year past president; a 40-year member of Lockport Carnival Club and a charter member of Central Lafourche AARP and Louisiana Society for Crippled Children and Adults Lafourche Chapter; mail carrier for the Gheens Community for 40 years; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

J. C. A. Babin

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two sons, Gary J. Babin and Robert P. Babin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Elena Foret Babin; his second wife, Edna Dufrene Babin; his parents, Joe and Cecile Ledet Babin; two brothers, E. A. Babin and U. J. Babin; and one sister, Eula Benoit
• retired bus driver in the Lafourche Parish School System and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Anita Delaune Brown

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:23 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband of 39 years, Gerald Joseph Brown Sr. of Houma; one daughter, Laura Brown Thibodaux and husband, Brian Paul Thibodaux of Gray; two brothers, Albert Delaune Jr. and Alvin Delaune Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Sandra D. Rhodes of Mississippi and Nancy D. Mann of Kissimmee, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Sarah L. Pamplin of Houma and Brian X. Thibodaux of Gray
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Delaune Sr. and Laura Saintes Delaune; one son, Gerald Brown Jr.; and one daughter, Lorretta Brown Pamplin
• homemaker and a past member of the Krewe of Cleophas in Thibodaux; loving wife, mother and grandmother and cherished her time with all of her family; loved to cook and fish in her earlier days even throughout her illness, she fought it bravely and will be missed for her heart of gold; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bertha Clara Lucille Schroeder Ledet

• age 92, a resident of Gretna, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• funeral services were scheduled today at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gretna, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park
• survived by two sons, Gerald "Jerry" C. Ledet of Houma and Elroy P. Ledet of Gretna; one daughter, Deborah Dell Ledet Kottman of Jefferson City, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Joseph Ledet; her parents, Johanna Warnken Schroeder and Frederick Schroeder; and two sisters, Melda S. Kurtz and Elonia S. Fernandez

A. J. Martin

• age 64, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died at 9:12 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• funeral service were held Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Marchand Martin; one son, Derrin Martin; two daughters, Darlene Hattier and husband, Gary, and Mary Benson and husband, Greg; one sister, Ada Lawless; five grandchildren, Zachary Martin, Sarah and husband, Gus Stevenson, Megan Martin, Kacie Benson and Austyn Hattier; and one great-grandchild, Alyson Stevenson
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Richard Martin
• employee of Terrebonne Parish School Board for 38 years and retired as principal of Caldwell Middle School
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MARCH 25, 2005

Vivian ‘Jap’ Jeff Johnson

• age 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one grandson, Keyon Jeff of Houma; her devoted cousin, Vivian White of Houma; and her first cousins, Albert Redmond of Houma and Nathaniel Bolden and wife, Verna, of Houston
• preceded in death by her first husband, Noah Jeff; her second husband, Cleveland Johnson; her parents, Margaret Small and Henry Myles; and one daughter, Margaret Jeff
• homemaker and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Alyanna Danielle Queen

• age 9 months, a native and resident of Fort Sam, Houston, died Monday, March 21, 2005
• graveside service Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Quincy and Ashley Baham Queen of Fort Sam; one brother, Armoney Baham of Fort Sam; and her grandparents, Diana Triggs of Kileen, Texas, and Ernest and Jeanette Queen of Thibodaux

Daniel Scott Toban

• age 55, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Toban; his parents, Harry and Jacqueline Toban; his grandmother, Alice Toban; one son, Jonathan Toban; two daughters, Tracy Rich and Kelsey Toban; one brother, Richard Toban; one sister, Dian Connery; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandfather, John Delmar Toban; and one grandson, Ethan Daniel Ledet

 

MARCH 26, 2005

Philip Anderson

• age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Margaret Williams of Raceland; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Drewcelia Anderson; his parents, John Sr. and Susan Anderson; one stepson, Lloyd Junior; two brothers, John Anderson Jr. and Richard Anderson; and two sisters, Edna Charles and Rosa Anderson
• member of New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans and was a U. S. World War II Army veteran

Gregory C. ‘Buddy’ Bilello

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anne Burke Bilello; his stepmother, Gladys Bilello; one son, Brian Bilello; two daughters, Gretchen Bilello and Kristen B. Barbera and husband, Bradley Barbera; two brothers, A.J. Bilello and Leo Bilello; one stepbrother, Larry LeBlanc; two sisters, Lena Ledet and Betty Jean Daigle; and two stepsisters, Marion L. Barker and Deanie L. Perry
• preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Bono Bilello and Charley V. Bilello
• local barber for 33 years and was a businessman

Michelle McKenzie Porche

• age 45, a native of Lansing, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Judy Fell; three brothers, Scott, Gary and Danny McKenzie; and two sisters, Tracy Breck and Colleen Coblentz
• preceded in death by her father, Jerry McKenzie
• distribution clerk for the U. S. Postal Service

Robert ‘Bobby’ ‘T-Bob’ Toups

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Joyce Hebert Dobson; his mother, Nola Punch Toups; two daughters, Charlotte Plaisance and husband, Charles, and Wendy Cheramie; two stepsons, Mark Dobson and wife, Mary, and Wayne Dobson and wife, Susan; one stepdaughter, Andrea and husband, Dayton Cheramie; one brother, Jackie Toups; three grandchildren, Erin Plaisance, Eric Cheramie and Hallie Cheramie; and one step-grandchild, Justen Cheramie
• preceded in death by his father, Lodess Toups; one daughter, Jennifer Toups and one brother, James "Tips" Toups
• retired Latelco employee and was Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles Joseph ‘Duce’ Voisin

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by four sons, Charles Voisin Jr. of Metairie, Eugene Voisin, Carroll Voisin and Alvin Voisin; three daughters, Diana Sutton and husband, Randy, Dorothy Voisin and Shirley Voisin, all of Houma; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Scott Voisin; his parents, Leo Voisin and Camellia Henry Voisin; two brothers; and one sister
• retired shrimper and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

MARCH 27, 2005

Rev. Kenneth Earl ‘Ken’ Asch

• age 91, a native of Pilger, Neb., and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Elsie Luke Asch of Houma; two daughters, Sharon Asch of Los Angeles and Janice Pendley of DeRidder; one stepdaughter, Brenda S. Alford and husband, Gary, of Houma; one stepson, Donnie Garrison and wife, Anna, of Houma; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Carl A. Asch and Octavia Moore Asch; two sons, Kenneth L. Asch and baby Asch; and four brothers, Archie, Calvin, Quinten and Howard Asch
• retired minister of God and a member of Foursquare Cornerstone Church

George Boudreaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Donner, died Friday, March 25, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula
• survived by one brother, Jesse Boudreaux; four sisters, Olga LeBoeuf, Floy Dover, Doris Guillot and Bonnie Benoit; and 11 nieces and seven nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Julien Dennis Boudreaux and Amanda Ruth Evans Boudreaux; two brothers, Oliver and Julien Boudreaux Jr.; and two sisters, Birdie Gosselin and Thelma Ward
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dovie Joseph Naquin

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Gary, Mark, Dwight and Bert Naquin; three daughters, Raley Duplantis, Grace Daigle and Fannie Tomlin; five sisters, Naise Levron, Cena Naquin, Rose Martin, Delma Hutchinson and Wilma Norman; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nezia Marie Naquin; his parents, Francois and Margaret LeBoeuf Naquin; one infant brother; two sisters, Lea Brunet and Felicia Naquin; and one grandson, Daniel James Duplantis
• received the "Cajun Ambassador to Tourists Plaque" given by then-Lt. Gov. Kathleen Blanco and was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Michelle McKenzie Porche

• age 45, a native of Lansing, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her mother, Judy Fell; three brothers, Scott, Gary and Danny McKenzie; and two sisters, Tracy Breck and Colleen Coblentz
• preceded in death by her father, Jerry McKenzie
• distribution clerk for the U. S. Postal Service and was a U. S. Army veteran

Roy ‘Phil’ Robichaux Jr.

• age 53, a resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Patricia Thibodaux Robichaux; one son, Chad P. Robichaux; one daughter, Stephanie R. Champagne; and one sister, Judy R. Plaisance
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy P. Robichaux Sr. and Pearl Talbot Robichaux
• member of the Houma Airport Beagle Club and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Robert ‘Bobby’ ‘T-Bob’ Toups

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Joyce Hebert Dobson; his mother, Nola Punch Toups; two daughters, Charlotte Plaisance and husband, Charles, and Wendy Cheramie; two stepsons, Mark Dobson and wife, Mary, and Wayne Dobson and wife, Susan; one stepdaughter, Andrea and husband, Dayton Cheramie; one brother, Jackie Toups; three grandchildren; and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Lodess Toups; one daughter, Jennifer Toups; and one brother, James "Tips" Toups
• retired Latelco employee and was Catholic

Charles Joseph ‘Duce’ Voisin

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by four sons, Charles Voisin Jr. of Metairie, Eugene Voisin, Carroll Voisin and Alvin Voisin; three daughters, Diana Sutton and husband, Randy, Dorothy Voisin and Shirley Voisin, all of Houma; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Scott Voisin; his parents, Leo Voisin and Camellia Henry Voisin; two brothers; and one sister
• retired shrimper and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

MARCH 28, 2005

Joseph Blum Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Mary Dickinson Blum of Houma; two sons, Joseph Blum Jr. and wife, Priscilla, and Daniel Blum of Houma; one brother, Louis Blum of Houma; two sisters, Bessie B. Antis and Sarah B. Babin of Houma; one brother-in-law, Michael Williams Dickinson and wife, Debbie, of Highlands, Texas; nine grandchildren, Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum
• retired estimator for B & R Mechanic Contractor and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; staff sergeant and forward observer in 775th Field Artillery Unit attached to the 3rd armored division
• assisted his father in organizing Blum & Bergeron Realty Corp. and was the corporation secretary; helped form Blum & Bergeron Inc. and was a member of the board of directors; former member of the Terreanians Carnival Club, The Town Knights and The Stinkers
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gladys Duplantis Boudreaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Alvin Boudreaux II and wife, Gail, of Winter Park, Fla., Keith Boudreaux and wife, Cindy, of St. Rose, and Eric Boudreaux and fiancee’, Darlene, of Bourg; one daughter, Claudette Boudreaux and companion, Tami, of Seattle; one sister, Betty Jennings of Shamrock, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Kevin Boudreaux, Nicole Boudreaux, Jessica Boudreaux, Chanel Schiro, Michelle Boudreaux, Beau Boudreaux and Alexina Boudreaux Allen
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Boudreaux; her parents, Wilsey Duplantis and Marie Alexina Duplantis; and four sisters, Bessie Voisin, Janette Duplantis, Nell Champagne and Ruth Duplantis
• graduated as a registered nurse from Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans and was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria and Seiko Nursing Home in Houma; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Esward Antoine ‘T-Joe’ Dufrene

• age 84, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Gary Dufrene; three daughters, Sandra Billiot, Gale Bordlee and Sally Griffin; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Mae Ledet Dufrene; his parents, Ernest and Mercades Falgout Dufrene; two brothers, Eura and Richard Dufrene; and one sister, Alverda D. Davis
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Jerome W. Guidry Sr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; one son, Jerome W. Guidry Jr.; two daughters, Marilyn Ann Guidry Ritchie and Mary Elizabeth Riffle; two sons-in-law, William E. Ritchie and Donald L. Riffle; one daughter-in-law, Beverly B. Guidry; two sisters, Ruby G. Arcement and Nellie Guidry Cheramie; and six grandchildren, Timothy Scott Ritchie, Dawn Guidry Hodges, Kelly Elizabeth Ritchie, Ashley Angelle Guidry, Hunter Bunch Guidry and Scott Evans Riffle
• preceded in death by his parents, Jerome Pierre Guidry and Emma Collins Guidry; one son, Thomas John Guidry; three grandchildren, David Edward Ritchie, Shane Paul Guidry and Catherine Anna Ritchie; two brothers, Ezra Pierre Guidry and Joseph Neal Guidry; and three sisters, Hazel Guidry Pelletier, Wilma Guidry Gajda and Charolette G. Friday
• retired school administrator
• Samart Funeral Home

Cleveland Owen ‘Buddy’ Lee

• age 59, a native of Hancock City, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 20, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his companion, Doloris Parfait; two stepsons, Murphy Ledet and Herman; one daughter, Tamatha Williams and companion, Richard Mott, of Gray; two stepdaughters, Peggy of Montegut and Shirleen of Chauvin; one brother, Alvin Lee of Gulfport, Miss.; four sisters, Henrietta Smith of Picayune, Miss., Myrtle Smith of Leetown, Miss., Mary Alice Ladner of Necaise, Miss., and Dolly Fandal of Poplarville, Miss; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Verdin Lee; his parents, Francis and Minnie Lee; and two brothers, Rena and James Lee
• self-employed fisherman

 

MARCH 29, 2005

Alex Joseph Armond Sr.

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:17 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Alex J. Armond Jr. and wife, Dudlene, of Houma; three brothers, Houston Armond, Bruce Armond and Whitney Armond Jr. of Houma; one sister, Mary Alice Swofford of Houma; and two grandchildren, Sarah Armond and Alexa Armond
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Armond Sr. and Alice Fanguy Armond; and one brother, Easton Armond Sr.
• retired
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cleveland Bergeron Jr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two nephews; one niece; seven great-nieces and nephews; and 13 great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Viva Bernard Bergeron; his parents, Cleveland Sr. and Malvina Peltier Bergeron; two brothers, Junius and Cy Bergeron; and one sister, Vivian Toups

Joseph Blum Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Mary Dickinson Blum of Houma; two sons, Joseph Blum Jr. and wife, Priscilla, and Daniel Blum of Houma; one brother, Louis Blum of Houma; two sisters, Bessie B. Antis and Sarah B. Babin of Houma; one brother-in-law, Michael Williams Dickinson and wife, Debbie, of Highlands, Texas; nine grandchildren, Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum
• retired estimator for B & R Mechanic Contractor and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; staff sergeant and forward observer in 775th Field Artillery Unit attached to the 3rd armored division
• assisted his father in organizing Blum & Bergeron Realty Corp. and was the corporation secretary; helped form Blum & Bergeron Inc. and was a member of the board of directors; former member of the Terreanians Carnival Club, The Town Knights and The Stinkers
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gladys Duplantis Boudreaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Alvin Boudreaux II and wife, Gail, of Winter Park, Fla., Keith Boudreaux and wife, Cindy, of St. Rose, and Eric Boudreaux and fianceé, Darlene, of Bourg; one daughter, Claudette Boudreaux and companion, Tami, of Seattle; one sister, Betty Jennings of Shamrock, Texas; and eight grandchildren, Kevin Boudreaux, Nicole Boudreaux, Jessica Boudreaux, Chanel Schiro, Michelle Boudreaux, Beau Boudreaux, Alexina Boudreaux Allen and Alexis Tibet
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Boudreaux; her parents, Wilsey Duplantis and Marie Alexina Duplantis; and four sisters, Bessie Voisin, Janette Duplantis, Nell Champagne and Ruth Duplantis
• graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy School of Nursing in New Orleans and was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria and Seiko Nursing Home in Houma
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rodney Bourgeois

• age 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:58 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Rita Gaudet Bourgeois; one daughter, Rachel Bourgeois; two brothers, Michael and Keith Bourgeois; and two sisters, Deborah Dupre and Trisha Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his father, Oakland Bourgeois; and one brother, Kurt Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Beulah Epting Ennis

• age 81, a native of Dade City, Fla., and resident of New Port Richey, Fla., died at 1 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, in Houma
• visitation Thursday at First Baptist Church of New Port Richey; services Friday at the church, with burial in North Meadowlawn Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert Dennis Alsabrook Jr. and wife, Marie, of Houma, and Buren Eugene Alsabrook and wife, Janet, of Summerville, S. C.; two grandchildren, Tiffany Alsabrook and Kevin Alsabrook of Indianapolis; and one brother, Dr. B. I. Epting of West Columbia, S. C.
• preceded in death by her husband, Wentworth P. Ennis; her parents, John Laurel Epting Sr. and Mamie Lee Leopard Epting; one brother, John Laurel Epting Jr.; four sisters, Margaret Epting Taylor, Pearl Epting Croft, Vera Epting Anderson and Ruth Ann Epting
• retired legal secretary for the Law Office of Frederick Chase Jr. and was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Port Richey and The Thursday Musicale of New Port Richey
• Faupel Funeral Home

Jerome W. Guidry Sr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; one son, Jerome W. Guidry Jr.; two daughters, Marilyn Ann Guidry Ritchie and Mary Elizabeth Riffle; two sons-in-law, William E. Ritchie and Donald L. Riffle; one daughter-in-law, Beverly B. Guidry; two sisters, Ruby G. Arcement and Nellie Guidry Cheramie; and six grandchildren, Timothy Scott Ritchie, Dawn Guidry Hodges, Kelly Elizabeth Ritchie, Ashley Angelle Guidry, Hunter Bunch Guidry and Scott Evans Riffle
• preceded in death by his parents, Jerome Pierre Guidry and Emma Collins Guidry; one son, Thomas John Guidry; three grandchildren, David Edward Ritchie, Shane Paul Guidry and Catherine Anna Ritchie; two brothers, Ezra Pierre Guidry and Joseph Neal Guidry; and three sisters, Hazel Guidry Pelletier, Wilma Guidry Gajda and Charolette G. Friday
• retired school administrator
• Samart Funeral Home

Medora Annemarie Himel

• age 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by one son, Junius P. Himel and wife, Debbie Dauzat Himel; five daughters, Doris H. Ledet and husband, Claude "C. J.", Hazel H. Aucoin and husband, Berthon, Stella H. Montet, Love H. Thibodaux and husband, Donald, and Medora H. Hebert and husband, Douglas; one brother, Joseph Hidalgo; three sisters, Uranie Sonier, Agatha Martinez and Rita Billelo; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius Joseph Himel; her parents, Paul David and Estelle Hidalgo; one great-grandson, André Boudreux; four brothers, Alcide, Paul, Hypolite and Alcee Hidalgo; one sister, Estella Boudreaux; and two infant sisters
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Willie Lee ‘Bo’ Ingle

• age 81, a native of Maringouin, a former resident of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by two sisters, Vulna Lorraine Smith and Eloise Ingle; and two brothers, W. C. Ingle and wife, Audrey, and Loyd Ingle
• preceded in death by his wife, Opal Ingle; his parents, Ernest and Ella Pittman Ingle; one sister, Ruby David; and two brothers, David and Charlie Ingle
• retired pipe fitter and tester from Damco Services and a U. S. Army veteran having served in Germany in World War II

Eula D. Lambert

• no age given, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died Sunday, March 27, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, L. J. Melancon; one son, Hercule Lambert and wife, Marylin; two daughters, Aureline Thiel and Regina Jarvis and husband, Gary; one brother, Willie J. Dugas; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lambert; her parents, Clarence and Ozia Dugas; one son-in-law, Patrick Thiel Sr.; one brother, Wilbert Dugas; and one sister, Rita Dugas
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Cleveland Owen ‘Buddy’ Lee

• age 59, a native of Hancock City, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 20, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by his companion, Doloris Parfait; two stepsons, Murphy Ledet and Herman; one daughter, Tamatha Williams and companion, Richard Mott, of Gray; two stepdaughters, Peggy of Montegut and Shirleen of Chauvin; one brother, Alvin Lee of Gulfport, Miss.; four sisters, Henrietta Smith of Picayune, Miss., Myrtle Smith of Leetown, Miss., Mary Alice Ladner of Necaise, Miss., and Dolly Fandal of Poplarville, Miss; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Verdin Lee; his parents, Francis and Minnie Lee; and two brothers, Rena and James Lee
• self-employed fisherman

Albert J. ‘Coonie’ Luke Jr.

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lois Hebert Luke of Bourg; one son, Albert J. "Tut" Luke III and wife, Amy, of Chauvin; three daughters, Debra Falgout and husband, Blaine, Lori Rowley and husband, Roy, of Houma and Joni Fanguy and husband, Michael, of Mt. Hermon; three brothers, Roland Luke and wife, Marie, of Bayou Blue, Howard Luke and wife, Bobbie, of Bourg and Rudy Luke and wife, Rebelee, of Gretna; two sisters, Ruth Deroche and husband, Lera, of Bayou Blue and Dorothy "Telou" Robichaux of Bourg; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Luke Sr. and Stella Fanguy Luke; and one brother, Ray Luke Sr.
• retired tool pusher with Noble Drilling Company and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

John Marion ‘Unca John’ Matthews Jr.

• age 77, a native of Paluxy, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:56 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two sons, James and wife, Denise, of Houma and John Pat and wife, Angel, of Maryland; one stepson, Fred Matthews of Washington; three brothers, Robert E. of Seminok, Texas, Gail of California and Lowell Matthews of Houston; one sister, Margaret Hudson of Hobbs, N.M.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mayfield Matthews; his parents, John Marion Sr. and Ida Locke Matthews; one son, David Matthews; one daughter, Sandra K. Joyce; two brothers, George and Cleo Matthews; and one sister, Geneva Emerson
• retired mud engineer and a U. S. Navy veteran; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Lelia Hebert Talbot

• age 97, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, March 27, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Jane Mabile and husband, Larry Mabile, and Janet Gros; six grandchildren, Connie Chiasson, Guy and Todd Mabile, Leah Benoit, Celeste M. Chesney and Billy Gros; seven great-grandchildren, Casey and Callie Chiasson, Justin, Lauren, Cory and Kerry Mabile and Madison Gros; one daughter-in-law, Gladys Talbot; and two sisters-in-law, Heloise Webre and Estelle Hebert
• preceded in death by her husband, Seraphin Talbot; her parents, Alcee Hebert and Philomena Vice Hebert; two sons, Guy and Louis Talbot; one son-in-law, Michael Gros; one infant daughter; one brother, Herbert Hebert; and three sisters, Blanche Garcia, Agnes Thibodeaux and Hazel Boudreaux
• resident of Thibodaux Health Care Center for the past five years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rosa Alice Williamson

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March, 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leroy Adam Williamson; two sons, Larkin J. Williamson of Houma and Michael L. Williamson and wife, Denise, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Susan A. Pitre and husband, Mark; three sisters, Marion Charpentier, Claire Plelley and Margaret Murrah; and one grandson, Drew Williamson
• preceded in death by her parents, George Vernon and Adenise Marie Cenac Williams
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 30, 2005

Joseph Blum Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Mary Dickinson Blum of Houma; two sons, Joseph Blum Jr. and wife, Priscilla, and Daniel Blum of Houma; one brother, Louis Blum of Houma; two sisters, Bessie B. Antis and Sarah B. Babin of Houma; one brother-in-law, Michael Williams Dickinson and wife, Debbie, of Highlands, Texas; nine grandchildren, Joseph Leopold Blum, Monica B. Odom, Rebecca Lynn Blum, Jonathan Edwin Blum, Helena Marie Blum, Samuel Paul Blum, Christina Michelle Blum, Joshua William Blum and Scott William Blum; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leopold Blum and Amalia Lewald Blum
• retired estimator for B & R Mechanical Contractors Inc. and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; staff sergeant and forward observer in 775th Field Artillery Unit attached to the 3rd armored division
• assisted his father in organizing Blum & Bergeron Realty Corp. and was the corporation secretary. In addition he helped form Blum & Bergeron Inc. and was a member of the board of directors; former member of the Terreanians Carnival Club, The Town Knights and The Stinkers
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kristie Lea Kieff Graves

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma; services Thursday at the church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Trey Michael Graves; her parents, Forrest Joseph Jr. and Julia Ann Falgout Kieff; one daughter, Abbie NeKole Graves; one brother, Butch Gerard Kieff; and her grandmother, Dolores Barrios Kieff
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Junius Joseph Jr. and Marie Billiot Falgout and Forrest Joseph Kieff Sr.

Jeannette Cenac Kay

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:56 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005
• mass Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Mike and Nell Kay, Mark and Debbie Kay, Matt Kay and fiancee’, Susan, and Tim and Priscilla Kay; two daughters, Deborah and Clark Robichaux and Candace Kay; 11 grandchildren, Aaron Robichaux, Angela Waguespack, Reagan R. Dukes, Sydney Adams, Jason Robichaux, Sammy Kay Jr., Chandler Kay, Chance Kay, Tim Kay, Grant Kay and Justin Kay; two sisters, Fannie Lee Faucheaux and Mary Ann Hutchinson; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Fred E. Kay; her parents, George Lee and Irene Sterkins Cenac; three brothers, Burt Lee Cenac, J.B. "Red" Cenac and Walt Cenac; and one sister, Julia Cenac
• member of Terrebonne Genealogical Society, was a fabulous seamstress and cherished her family greatly; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Justin John ‘J’ Lovell

• age 20, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Friday at Friendswood Church of God in Village East; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Susan Lovell; his stepfather, Dwight Billiot; his father, Wedgir Duplantis; one daughter, Ayiana Nacole Lovell; three brothers, Dwight Jr. and Atrell Billiot and Wedgir Duplantis Jr.; three sisters, Desiree Billiot, Ashley and Chelsea Duplantis; his grandparents, John and Eula Lovell and Pete and Gretie Duplantis; his aunts and uncles, Regina and Gerald Billiot, Pam and Junior Parfait, John and Lisa Lovell, Jonathan and Theresa Lovell, Jamie and Anjel Lovell, Kristen Lovell, Maggie Duplantis, Sabrina Duplantis, Teddy Duplantis and David Duplantis; his godparents, Jonathan Lovell and Virginia Billiot; his godchild, Bailey Dean; his best friend, Christopher Billiot; his cousins, T. Gerald, Paul, Jeramie, Antoine "Pee Wee," John, Jonathan, Hayden, Dayton, Joshua, Heather, Shelby "Rae", Belicia, Tiffany and Natasha; and his step-aunts and uncles, Harold and Christine Billiot and family, Lee and Melody Billiot and family, Kenneth and Shelly Billiot and family, Belinda and Trent Billiot, Juanita and Randy Dean and family, Jimmy and Leslie Moylan, Marsh and Jerry Liner, Crystal and Ronald Lunk and family, Shelly and family, Trisha and Kevin Parker and family, Uncle Kerry Billiot and family and Uncle Craig Billiot and family
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Lawrence "Moot" and Helen Billiot; his great-great-grandparents, Neville and Marie Lovell; two great-uncles, Norman and Daniel Lovell; and one brother, Frank John "Bee" Lovell
• employed at Big Al’s Too in Houma and enjoyed Native American crafts, football and fishing; Pentecostal
• Samart Funeral Home

Alida Judith Monier

• age 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Harahan, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Amelia Champagne Monier; three brothers, Remy, Jean and Jules Monier; and four sisters, Agnes Babin, Lillian Orgeron, Lelia Babin and Octavie Monier

Major Barry B. Naquin

• age 52, a native of Riverside, Calif., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathy Waguespack Naquin; his parents, Jackie "Jacko" and Ruby Zeringue Naquin; one son, Pfc. Philip J. Naquin; one daughter, Renee C. Naquin; two brothers, Mike and Mark Naquin; and one sister, Connie N. Stuckey
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Ada Arcement Zeringue and Henry B. and Elise Riviere Naquin
• received his nursing degree from Nicholls State University and was employed as a registered nurse at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center prior to his illness; received a bachelor of arts in social studies education from Nicholls; served for six years in the U. S. Navy and 24 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard until his retirement; Vietnam Era veteran as well as a Persian Gulf War veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm with the former 159th MASH National Guard Unit from Jackson Barracks; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 05097, the American Legion Post No. 0011, Protector Fire Company No. 2, Louisiana State Fireman’s Association, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity and the Single Action Shooting Society; enjoyed Civil War re-enacting and cowboy action shooting
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Alvin Gregoir Verdin

• age 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; religious service Friday at Live Oak Baptist Church, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Walterine Hotard Verdin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; five sons, Jerome Verdin and Verna of Perkington, Miss., Rodney Verdin and Mary of Houma, Robert Verdin and Jennifer of Wiggins, Miss., Kenneth Verdin and Josephine Landry of Bayou Blue and Leon Verdin and Amy of Mobile, Ala.; two daughters, Nancy Duplantis and Kevin, and Connie Verdin and Irby Naquin, all of Houma; four brothers, Andrew Verdin of Golden Meadow, Widles "Wallace" Verdin of Bourg, Ebro Verdin and Cleveland Verdin of Montegut; six sisters, Pearl Ledet of Bayou Blue, Dolia Kenan of St. Rose, Arlene Naquin, Esther Billiot, Shirley Verdin of Montegut and Bridget Chappel of Murphy, N.C.; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Desire’ Verdin and Antoinette Dardar Verdin; one brother, Dave Verdin; and one sister, Clara Billiot
• commercial fisherman and a member of Live Oak Baptist Church; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War

 

MARCH 31, 2005

Bonnie Faught Duval

• age 88, a native of Groesbeck, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005
• memorial service Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• survived by two sons, Stanwood Duval Jr. of New Orleans and Berwick Duval of Houma; one daughter, Charlene Barker of Houma; eight grandchildren, Anne-Gwin Duval, Charley Moore, David Duval, Timmons Moore, David Moore, John Moore, Stan Duval and Claiborne Duval; and one great-grandchild, Cameron Duval
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanwood Duval Sr.; her parents, Hodge Faught and Grace Beasley Faught; one brother, A.H. Faught; and one sister, Charlene F. Crawley
• homemaker and a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willie Mae LaGarde

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Deon Romell Thomas; five daughters, Rosella Jackson and husband, Dalton, Lucinda Thomas and husband, Steve, Judy Williams and husband, Roland, Betty Harris and husband, Sam, and Kanesha Johnson and husband, Christopher; one sister, Jeanette Allen; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis "Teko" LaGarde; her parents, Julius and Pauline Lyons Mitchell; one daughter; and three brothers
• homemaker and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church

Major Barry B. Naquin

• age 52, a native of Riverside, Calif., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 28, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathy Waguespack Naquin; his parents, Jackie "Jacko" and Ruby Zeringue Naquin; one son, Pfc. Philip J. Naquin; one daughter, Renee C. Naquin; two brothers, Mike and Mark Naquin; and one sister, Connie N. Stuckey
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Ada Arcement Zeringue and Henry B. and Elise Riviere Naquin
• received his nursing degree from Nicholls State University and was employed as a registered nurse at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center prior to his illness; received a bachelor of arts in social studies education from Nicholls; served for six years in the U. S. Navy and 24 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard until his retirement; Vietnam Era veteran as well as a Persian Gulf War veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm with the former 159th MASH National Guard Unit from Jackson Barracks; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 05097, the American Legion Post No. 0011, Protector Fire Company No. 2, Louisiana State Fireman’s Association, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity and the Single Action Shooting Society; enjoyed Civil War re-enacting and cowboy action shooting
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Viola Ledet Domangue Robichaux

• age 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Don Domangue of St. Charles, Ill., Byron Domangue and wife, Debbie, of Monroe and Avery "Jay" Domangue Jr. and wife, Frannie, of Houma; five daughters, Earline Lajaunie and husband, Ronald, Hazel D. LeCompte and husband, Lester, Lois D. Bonvillain and husband, J. D., Mary Gail Domangue Rodrigue of Houma and Bonnie Leerkes and husband, John, of Baton Rouge; one half-brother, Algean Ledet of Chauvin; one half-sister, Yvonne Ledet Roddy of Chauvin; 26 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Avery Domangue Sr.; her second husband, Harry Robichaux; her parents, Elie Ledet and Alice Luke Ledet; four half-brothers, U. J., Leland, Leonard and Ira Ledet; one half-sister, Burnette Ledet Boudreaux; and one grandson, Justin Authement
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Walter Anthony ‘Smitty’ Schmitt Sr.

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by one son, Walter "Skip" Schmitt Jr.; and two daughters, Ann M. Schmitt of Hammond and Pamela M. S. Cangelosi of Chalmette
• preceded in death by his companion, Amie Akerman; his parents, Adolph Joseph Schmitt and Emily Holmes Schmitt; and one brother, Adolph J. Schmitt Jr.
• TV repairman and was Catholic

Inez Landry Spinella

• age 91, a native of Patterson and resident of Bayou Vista, died at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Libby Ayo of Raceland and Pearl Landry of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Spinella; her parents, Adam Oville Landry and Pauline Marie Pennison Landry; two brothers, Horace and Ernest Landry; and three sisters, Mildred Perez, Ruth Olin and Flavia Dupuy