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Obituaries April, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 May 2005

APRIL 1, 2005

Audrey ‘Da Da’ Chouest

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Ellie; two brothers, John and Kenneth Chouest; and one sister, Helen C. Pierce
• preceded in death by her parents, Elphege and Natalie Doucet Chouest
• pioneer student of "The Center" and was Catholic; enjoyed watching TV
• Samart Funeral Home

Norman ‘Bull’ Mackie

• age 60, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Gray, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Antoine Mackie; five daughters, Lena Ricks of Baton Rouge, Renee Wheeler and husband, Carlos, of Baton Rouge, Kisha and Tisha Mackie of Baton Rouge and Yolanda Antoine of Gray; seven brothers, Luchiry Edwards Jr. of Baton Rouge, Willie Edwards, Jerome Edwards and wife, Mary, and Curtis Edwards and wife, Ethel, all of Houston, James Bobbie Thompson of Plaquemine and Eddie Johnson and Rodney Baptiste, both of Gray; six sisters, Lou Ann Bogany, Euladean Wright and husband, Clement, and Nora Lee Williams and husband, Lewis, all of Houston, Brendia Stagger of Plano, Texas, Patricia Turnage and husband, James, of Fordache and Diane Jenkins of Plaquemine; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Della Edwards and Charlie and Clara Mackie; two brothers, Eugene Edwards and Eugene Porter; and one sister, Linda Edwards
• retired from Consolidated Waterworks District and was a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church

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
• funeral services were held today at Holy Rosary Catholic 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; three half-brothers, U. J., Leland and Leonard Ledet; one brother, Ira Ledet; one half-sister, Burnette Ledet Boudreaux; and one grandson, Justin Authement
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elsie Hebert Tabor

• age 68, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roland P. Tabor; two sons, Richard J. and Gabriel P. Tabor; two brothers, Junior and William Hebert; four sisters, Eve Thibodaux, Rita Tabor, Marine Ricovard and Theresa Tabor; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Orestile and Ernestine Sanchez Hebert; and one brother, Herman Hebert

 

APRIL 2, 2005

Antoine Joseph ‘ToTon’ Creppel

• age 94, a native of Bourg and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Annola Bergeron of Paradis; and two sisters, Angeline Verdin of Chackbay and Adelia Solet of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by his wife, Aveia LeBoeuf Creppel; his parents, Charles Creppel and Marie Dardar Creppel; four brothers, Lucian, Desire, Nicholas and James Creppel; and two sister, Ella Billiot and Edna Fabre
• retired pump operator with Sunset Drainage and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Daniel Bernard Morse

• age 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, March 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass today at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Lana M. Wilson of California
• preceded in death by one daughter, Iris Austford; and two brothers, Chester and Thomas Marse Sr.
• retired U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II

 

APRIL 3, 2005

Antoine Joseph ‘ToTon’ Creppel

• age 94, a native of Bourg and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Annola Bergeron of Paradis; and two sisters, Angeline Verdin of Chackbay and Adelia Solet of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by his wife, Avela LeBoeuf Creppel; his parents, Charles Creppel and Marie Dardar Creppel; four brothers, Lucian, Desire, Nicholas and James Creppel; and two sisters, Ella Billiot and Edna Fabre
• retired pump operator with Sunset Drainage and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Lloyd Francis Dagenhardt

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass held Tuesday at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetary
• survived by four sons, David "Bart" Dagenhardt, Glynn Dagenhardt and wife, Jeannie, Bryan Dagenhardt and wife, Kellie, and Patrick Dagenhardt, all of Houma; three daughters, Kandy Theriot of Houma, Donna John Kerr and husband, Robin, of Navarre, Fla., and Lois Ann Autin and husband, Joe, of Morgan City; 15 grandchildren, Todd John, Scott John, Courtney John, Kris Dagenhardt, Kelly Dagenhardt, Dakota Dagenhardt, Hunter Dagenhardt, Jared Theriot, Kara Domangue, Julie Dagenhardt, Sarah Dagenhardt, Jennifer Rodenkirch, Austin Autin, Kyle Autin and Hallie Autin; and four great-grandchildren, Trent John, Trey John, Noah Domangue and Roth John
• preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Boudreaux Dagenhardt; his parents, Bartel Dagenhardt and Hallie Brown Dagenhardt
• retired plumber with J. B. Boudreaux and Sons and was also retired from Texaco; U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbagio Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Yvonne Waguespack Pellegrin

• age 89, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; she donated her body to science
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Al and Loretta Pellegrin of Houma; her former daughter-in-law, Kay Murray Pellegrin; three grandsons, Scott Pellegrin of Houma, Matthew Pellegrin of Troy, Ala., and Patrick Pellegrin of Minneapolis; one granddaughter, Jennifer Pellegrin Christensen and husband, Charles, of Minneapolis; four step-grandchildren, Tim and Priscilla Kay, Cindy Breaux and Sharon Nickolaisen; six great-grandchildren, Allie, Courtney and Brook Christensen, Morgan, Patrick and Dillion Pellegrin, all of Minneapolis; four step-great-grandchildren, Timmy and Justin Kay, Jean and Ben Nickolaisen; and one step-great-great-grandchild, Tyler Hall
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Pelle-grin; her parents, Andre Wag-uespack and Armantine Landry Waguespack; one son, David Louis Pellegrin; one granddaughter, Shanna Marie Pellegrin; one brother, Andre Joseph Waguespack; her aunt, Wina Waguespack; and one step-grandson, Terry Breaux
• retired registered nurse; graduate of Ascension Catholic High and Hotel Dieu after which she worked for many years as a registered nurse; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Gertrude Celistan Skinner

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Avondale died Tuesday, March 29, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Austerlitz Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious services held Monday at the church with burial in Restlawn Cemetary in Avondale
• survived by one son, Edward Skinner; one daughter, Betty Rhodes; one brother, Ezra Celistan; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Freddie Celistan and Lilly Smith Celistan
• member of Austerlitz Baptist Church.

 

APRIL 4, 2005

Christopher John Arceneaux

• age 18, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, died Friday, April 1, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery
• survived by his father and step-mother, Charles Arceneaux Jr. and Lois Arceneaux of Morgan City; his mother, Tina Scadlock of Bayou L’Ourse; his grandparents, Dolores and Henry Scadlock of Amelia; his great-grandfather, Cyrill Aucoin of Amelia; his step-grandparents, Jessie and Ella Cobbs of Berwick; two brothers, Alfred Partain and Mathew Partain, both of Oklahoma; three sisters, Sissie Arceneaux of Henderson, Jammey Partain of Bayou L’Ourse, and Courtney Arceneaux of Gray; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Partain; his grandparents, Charles Arceneaux Sr. and Odelia Arceneaux; and his great-grandmother, Ruby Aucoin
• graduate of Carencro High School

Robert A. Bull

• age 69, a resident of Wiggins, Miss., died Friday, April 1, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Wiggins
• survived by his wife, Patty Loveless Bull of Wiggins; one daughter, Mary "DeDe" Reilly of Atlanta; three sons, Robert Allen Bull Jr. of Florida, Lucky Jim Bull of Florida and William John Bull of Wiggins; two stepsons, Blake Alexander of Gulfport, Miss., and Jeff Alexander of Wiggins; one brother, Brother Edward Bull of Maryland; two sisters, Mary Anna Johnson and Louise Bosworth, both of Virginia; and 12 grandchildren
• refrigeration technician and was Methodist
• Moore Funeral Home

Martin ‘Sonny’ Heinen

• age 69, died Sunday, April 3, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Ardoin Funeral Home in Eunice; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; funeral services Tuesday at St. Leo Catholic Church in Roberts Cove, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Heinen of Basile; three sons, Craig Heinen and wife, Mary, of Katy, Texas, Kevin Heinen and wife, Tammy, of Eunice and Gary Heinen of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Marguerite Constantin of Rayne; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Richard Heinen; and one daughter, Renola Heinen
• worked in the oilfield as a general operations manager

Moise J. Landry

• age 80, a native of Chackbay and resident of Raceland, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Hilary Resurrection Memorial Park Mausoleum
• survived by one son Randy Landry; one daughter, Elaine L. Pierce; one son-in-law, Nickles Pierce; one daughter-in-law, Karen G. Landry; one brother, Villier Landry; four sisters, Doris Sanchez, Una Ledet, Annie Matherne and Leona Crochet; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bella Folse Landry; his parents, Lucien Felician and Ernestine Rousseau Landry; his stepmother, Marie Vicknair Landry; three brothers, Wilbert, Ernest and Joseph "Eugene" Landry; and five sisters, Nobie Levron, Mildred "Blanche" Keller, Hazel Landry, Bernice Aucoin and Elise Cheramie
• member of the V. F. W. and American Legion and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Yvonne Waguespack Pellegrin

• age 89, a native of Donaldson-ville and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; she donated her body to science
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Al and Loretta Pellegrin of Houma; her former daughter-in-law, Kay Murray Pellegrin; three grandsons, Scott Pellegrin of Houma, Matthew Pellegrin of Troy, Ala., and Patrick Pellegrin of Minneapolis; one granddaughter, Jennifer Pellegrin Christensen and husband, Charles, of Minneapolis; four step-grandchildren, Tim and Priscilla Kay, Cindy Breaux and Sharon Nickolaisen; six great-grandchildren, Allie, Courtney and Brook Christensen, Morgan, Patrick and Dillion Pellegrin, all of Minneapolis; four step-great-grandchildren, Timmy and Justin Kay, Jean and Ben Nickolaisen; and one step-great-great-grandchild, Tyler Hall
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Pelle-grin; her parents, Andre Waguespack and Armantine Landry Waguespack; one son, David Louis Pellegrin; one granddaughter, Shanna Marie Pellegrin; one brother, Andre Joseph Waguespack; her aunt, Wina Waguespack; and one step-grandson, Terry Breaux
• retired registered nurse; graduate of Ascension Catholic High and Hotel Dieu after which she worked for many years as a registered nurse; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Christopher Joseph Robicheaux

• age 22, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Friday, April 1, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lexie Robicheaux of Morgan City; his parents, Richard Robicheaux Jr. and Jane Robicheaux of Gray; two sisters, Jamie Robicheaux of Florida and Jill Robicheaux of Gray; his grandparents, Barbara Robicheaux of Morgan City and Louise Martinez of Oklahoma; and numerous relatives

Shirley Mae Crochet Trahan

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Charles Trahan and wife, Mary, of Bourg, Danny Trahan and Evest Trahan Jr. and wife, Beth, of Houma; four daughters, Pauline LeBoeuf of Chauvin, Ada Rivette and husband, Tony Rivette, Jeannette Chauvin and Eldon Chauvin Jr. and Darlene Mott and husband, Karl Mott, of Houma; one brother, Robert Crochet of Houma; two sisters, Beverly Dardar of Bayou Black and Elizabeth Fonseca of Montegut; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Evest Trahan Sr.; her parents, Alphonse Crochet and Louise Bourg Crochet; her foster parents, Walter Crochet and Ada Duplantis Crochet; five brothers, Elward, Donald and Junius Crochet, Jake Bergeron and Sterling Guidry; and three sisters, Doris Brister, Angelique "Angelle" Trahan and Anna Hebert
• retired from Gold Crest Cleaners and was a member of Council on Aging; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Earline Ann ‘Lulu’ Vizier

• age 70, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lipton Vizier; two sons, Kurt Vizier and Ty "Buck" Vizier; one daughter, Marlene Folse and husband, Ferrel; one sister, Shirley Fonseca; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Cora Triche Orgeron; two sons, Lipton Vizier Jr. and David Vizier; one daughter, Deborah Vizier; three brothers, Gracien "Gusse", Floyd and Al Orgeron; and three sisters, Verline Orgeron, Julia Estay and Eula Toups
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

APRIL 5, 2005

Nora Marie Songe Bussie

• age 92, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; Liturgy of the Word Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by seven sons, Stanley Bussey II and wife, Carmen, Charles Bussey, Robert Bussey, Richard Bussey and wife, Lorna, of Houma, Floyd Bussie and wife, Shirley, of Atlanta, Morris Bussey and wife, Sue, of Glennrose, Texas, and Jimmy Bussey and wife, Kim, of Bourg; four daughters, Hazel Schexnayder of Marrero, Jeanette Lirette and husband, C.F., Ann Damron and Kathy Schertler of Houma; one brother, Albert Songe Jr. of Houma; one sister, Isabella Comeaux of Houma; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Bussie; her parents, Albert Songe and Nathalie Samanie Songe; one son, Jerry Bussie; one daughter, Shirley Bussie; three brothers, Henry, Emile and Elmore Songe; and one sister, Cornelia LeBoeuf
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Willie B. ‘Will’ Ratcliffe Carr

• age 91, a resident of Tylertown, Miss., died Monday, March 28, 2005
• funeral services were held Friday at East Sunny Hill Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by nine daughters and sons-in-law, Alyne and Jesse Butler of Pontiac, Mich., Willean and the Rev. Avon Rawls of Columbia, Miss., Jessie Mae and Melvin Graham of Chicago, Ella Mae Sanders of Memphis, Otta Murl Carr, Arie D. and Syleary Campbell and Gloria Conerly, all of Tylertown, Jerzine and Bishop Robert Simmons of Clarkston, Mich., and Videaner Carr Kelly and husband, Alfred, of Florence, S. C.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Addo and Sally Carr, Clifton "Pop" and Myrtis Carr and Lessly and Lilean Carr, all of Tylertown, and Ellis James and Janice Carr of Thibodaux; one brother, Lessly Ratcliff of New Orleans; 76 grandchildren; 169 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and five adopted grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Carr; her parents, Pink and Ada Leggett Ratcliff; two sons; two sisters; two brothers; and one grandchild
• homemaker and a member Pearl River Women’s Association; Baptist

Georgiana Jones Epps

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:35 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Shirley Smith, Ella Epps and Ethelene Thompkins, all of Raceland; one son, Isaac Epps Jr. of Raceland; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mary Jones; her husband, Isaac Epps Sr.; one daughter, Gloria Rose; two brothers, Cornelius Ingram and Clarence Jones Sr.; and three sisters, Gladys Brown, Pearl Jacobs and Florida Albert
• member and former usher of Morning Star Baptist Church

Virgie Himel

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Earl and Warren Himel; two daughters, Gloria Legendre and Dianne Benoit; one brother, Nolan Benoit; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Neville Himel; her parents, Orestile and Leonie Thibodaux Benoit; three brothers, Jessie, Norman and Roy Benoit; and two sisters, Verine Tabor and Essie Thibodaux

Edna Mae Lanoux

• age 77, a resident of Maison Deville Nursing Home, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005
• memorial service was held Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• preceded in death by her husband, Autry Lanoux; her parents, Roy Forman and Louise Pichoff; one infant daughter; and two brothers, Eldridge Forman and Robert "Bob" Forman
• Catholic

Charles Anthony McKinley

• age 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Hazel M. Burns; seven brothers, Robert, Melvin and Kenneth McKinley, Wayne, Steven and Benjamin Burns, and James Norman, all of Houma; and six sisters, Paula Outley of Chauvin, Ruth Ann Mickey, Odellia Smith and Carmelisa Burns, all of Houma, Nicole Morgan of Katy, Texas, and Diandrea Verney of Longwood, Fla.
• preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Burns; one brother, Wayne Anthony Burns; one sister, Denise Ann McKinley; and his grandparents, Ben and Odellia Burns and William and Odeal McKinley
• roofer with Rene Tinner Construction

Yvonne Waguespack Pellegrin

• age 89, a native of Donaldson-ville and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma; she donates her body to science
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Al and Loretta Pellegrin of Houma; her former daughter-in-law, Kay Murray Pellegrin; three grandsons, Scott Pellegrin of Houma, Matthew Pellegrin of Troy, Ala., and Patrick Pellegrin of Minneapolis; one granddaughter, Jennifer Pellegrin Christensen and husband, Charles, of Minneapolis; four step-grandchildren, Tim and Priscilla Kay, Cindy Breaux and Sharon Nickolaisen; six great-grandchildren, Allie, Courtney and Brook Christensen, Morgan, Patrick and Dillion Pellegrin, all of Minneapolis; four step-great-grandchildren, Timmy and Justin Kay, Jean and Ben Nickolaisen; and one step-great-great-grandchild, Tyler Hall
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Pellegrin; her parents, Andre Waguespack and Armantine Landry Waguespack; one son, David Louis Pellegrin; one granddaughter, Shanna Marie Pellegrin; one brother, Andre Joseph Waguespack; her aunt, Wina Waguespack; and one step-grandson, Terry Breaux
• retired registered nurse; graduate of Ascension Catholic High and Hotel Dieu after which she worked for many years as a registered nurse; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Lisa Ann Theriot Robichaux

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Vernis Mitchell Robichaux of Houma; her parents, Raymond Anthony Theriot Sr. and Joyce Rita Brunette Theriot of Bayou Blue; one son, Jeremiah Matthew Robichaux of Houma; two daughters, Jessica Marie Robichaux and Rebecca Ann Robichaux of Houma; one brother, Raymond Anthony Theriot Jr. and wife, Sheri, of Little Caillou; one sister, Melinda Marie Theriot Ellender and husband, Glenn, of Houma; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• homemaker and a member of Coteau Baptist Church

Martha Elizabeth Warnell Sterling

• age 91, a native of Brunswick, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• graveside service Wednesday at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston
• survived by two grandchildren, Karon Matherne and husband, Michael, of Houma, and Emmitt White and wife, Donna, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Ronnie White, Amanda Ledbetter, Ben Matherne and Brady Matherne; and four great-great-grandsons
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Sylvester Sterling; her parents, Everette Jackson Warnell and Martha Elizabeth Olsen Warnell; one daughter, Barbara S. Matherne; and three sisters, Louise Messer, Juanita Wingo and Mabel Ellis
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donna Walker

• age 50, a resident of Snap Community, Texas, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, after a lengthy illness
• funeral services were held Monday at Jimerson Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas, with burial in Six Mile Cemetery in Snap Community
• survived by her husband of 32 years, Ken Walker; one son, Erik Walker of Snap Community; two daughters and son-in-law, Sonya and Scott Chehardy of Destrehan and Shelley Walker of Buras; her parents, Jim and Janet Lovil of Snap Community; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Debbie Lovil of Snap Community; one sister, Cindy Lovil of Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren, Reis and André Chehardy; five nieces, Clarissa Walker, Genevieve Walker, Jami Lovil, Wendy Knight and Michelle Scott; four nephews, Jonathan Lovil, Colby Padgett, Daniel Knight and Michael Walker; and a host of friends
• Jimerson Funeral Home

Deloris E. Wyrick

• age 82, formerly of Forest, Ind., died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005
• funeral services were held Monday at Goodwin Funeral Home in Frankfort, Ind., with interment in Greenlawn Mausoleum
• survived by two sons, Verl Wyrick and Randall Wyrick, both of Forest; three daughters, Eva Howe and husband, Kenny, of Michigantown, Ind., Nita Richardson and husband, Neil, of Houma, and Vickie Chapman and husband, Tracy, of Salt Lake City; one sister, Gloria Coapstick and husband, Max, of Indianapolis; two brothers, Jon D. Snyder of Shreveport and Michael Snyder of Forest; eight grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by two brothers, James and Ronnie Snyder
• worked at National Seal for 23 years as an inspector and was a member of Country Chapel Church of God, Order of Eastern Star and Dorcas Society

 

APRIL 6, 2005

Ina Ree Burt

• age 68, a native of Smith County, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 1, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Riemann Funeral Home in Gulfport, Miss., with burial in National Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss.
• survived by two sons, Harold McMinn and Tyrone McMinn, both of Houma; two daughters, Peggy Gamberella of Houma and Patti Killingsworth of Franklin; one sister, Tiney Harris of Laurel, Miss.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Burt; her parents, Ben and Inez Perry; four brothers, Hilburn Perry, M. D. Perry, Wilmer Perry and Joe Perry; and four sisters, Oma Ainsworth, Ethel Jones, Gertrude Plymale and Ruth Beech
• retired waitress

Linda Matherne Hebert

• age 51, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ludgere "Lou" Joseph Hebert III of Houma; her parents, Charley F. Matherne Sr. and Rita Dufrene Matherne of Houma; one son, Chad Michael Hebert of Houma; one daughter, Jenny Lynn Hebert of Houma; one brother, Charley Matherne Jr. of Lake Charles; and one sister, Patty Labit and husband, Larry, of Athens, Tenn.
• homemaker

Allen John Labat

• age 87, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elise Ellender Labat of Montegut; three sons, Paul Labat of Houma, Malcolm Labat and wife, Peggy, of Bayou Blue and Curtis Labat and wife, Kay, of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren, Dustin Labat, Michael Labat and Matthew Labat
• preceded in death by his parents, John Labat and Valerine Dupre Labat; two brothers, Louis Labat and John Labat; and four sisters, Aline LeBlanc, Della Matherne, Alma Kurtz and Ada Labat
• retired roustabout with Texaco and owned Al’s Texaco in Montegut for 20 years; member of the American Legion Post No. 272, Holy Name Society of Montegut and a past member of Tri Parish Service Station Association; U.S. Coast Guard in World War II and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lisa Ann Theriot Robichaux

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Roger-Matherne Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Vernis Mitchell Robichaux of Houma; her parents, Raymond Anthony Theriot Sr. and Joyce Rita Brunette Theriot of Bayou Blue; one son, Jeremiah Matthew Robichaux of Houma; two daughters, Jessica Marie Robichaux and Rebecca Ann Robichaux of Houma; one brother, Raymond Anthony Theriot Jr. and wife, Sheri, of Little Caillou; one sister, Melinda Marie Theriot Ellender and husband, Glenn, of Houma; two grandchildren, Britney Marie Robichaux and Erica Rita Ledet; and three nieces and nephews, Joshua, Amanda and Shelbie Theriot
• homemaker and a member of Coteau Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Armena Smith Zwiefel

• age 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by two daughters, Yvonne Marie LeBlanc and Mary Madeline Istre; one brother, Navadie Smith; two sisters, Ezar Lafont and Ida Danos; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Jules Ybarzabal; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Smith; one daughter, Delores Theriot; three brothers, Andrew, Louis and Preslege Smith; and two sisters, Celia Terrebonne and Rosita Smith

 

APRIL 7, 2005

Allen Joseph Arabie

• age 68, a native of Mathews and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Champagne Arabie; four sons, Monte Anthony Arabie, Allen "Rusty" Arbie, Barry Paul Arabie and Aaron Adam Arabie; one sister, Joyce Arabie Darsey; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alton P. Arabie and Gertie A. Arabie; one brother, Alton P. Arabie Jr.; one sister, Jeanette Arabie; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Patricia ‘Pat’ Oncale Bourgeois

• age 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jack E. Bourgeois; two sons, Josh R. Bourgeois and wife, Becky, and Ron R. Bourgeois and wife, Claire; one daughter, Lisa Hotard and husband, George Hotard; one brother, Kenneth "Brother" Oncale; three sisters, Gail Hue, Dian Barrios and Sue LaRose; and eight grandchildren, Alex, Abbey, Molly and Luke Hotard, Race and Max Bourgeois and Emma and Andre Bourgeois
• preceded in death by her parents, Oscar J. Oncale and Ethel Darcey Oncale
• master florist and was owner and operator of Pat’s Flowers and Gift’s Inc. with her husband for 41 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Beatrice Thomas Harris

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by one son, James C. Harris Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Dolores H. Desselle of Reserve and Pearl Harris of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Joyce T. Harris of Houma; two sons-in-law, Albert Desselle of Reserve and Joseph Taplett of Houma; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, James Harris Sr.; her parents, Richard Thomas and Millie Thomas; her stepfather, Alex Miller; one stepdaughter, Louise Parker; two brothers, Hudson Thomas Sr. and Freddie Thomas; and one sister, Elizabeth Bergeron
• homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Teddy J. Venable Sr.

• age 55, a native of Mire and resident of Carencro, died at 4 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at St. Peters Catholic Church in Carencro
• survived by his wife, Carol Larson Venable of Shreveport; his mother, Mamie Romero Venable of Marksville; two sons, Jamie Venable Jr. of Carencro and Todd Venable and wife, Staci Venable, of Houma; two daughters, Kim Venable and Kristen Venable of Shreveport; one sister, Debbie V. Guilbeau of Marksville; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Dalton Venable; and one brother, Chester Venable
• U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War

 

APRIL 8, 2005

Eugene Joseph ‘E. J.’ Bonvillain Jr.

• age 82, native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; funeral mass with interment at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne Pontiff Bonvillain; one son, Dean Michael Bonvillain and wife, Beverly Ann Bonvillain, of Houma; one sister, Isabelle B. Jervais of Marrero; four grandchildren, Paula Ann Murley, Bobby Joe Murley, Kerry Marie Lepine, and Kelly Marie Jones of Houma; two great-grandchildren, Michael Angelo Flores and Kailey Marie Lepine of Houma; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by parents, Eugene Joseph Bonvillain Sr. and Adele Leonard Bonvillain; six brothers, Norris Bonvillain, Lawrence Bonvillain Sr., Francis Bonvillain, Ivy Bonvillain Sr., Hewitt Bonvillain and Murphy Bonvillain Sr.; four sisters, Irene Bonvillain, Cecile Bonvillain, Clavia B. Brunet, Effie B. Boudreaux
• chemist for Southdown Sugars for 35 years, fitters helper at Quality Shipyards for five years and a laborer at T. L. James & Co. until retirement; enjoyed camping, dancing, fishing, traveling, playing bingo, monthly luncheons and field trips; member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Bayou Blue Seniors Club; veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater, and awarded Medals of Honor and the Purple Heart; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church where he served as an usher
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Mae ‘Mrs. Bill Theriot’ Duplantis

• age 92, native and resident of Chauvin, died 6:25 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald Joseph Duplantis and his wife, Judith, and Duffy James Duplantis Sr. and wife, Doris, of Chauvin; one daughter, Billie Ann Matherne and husband, Terry, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Duffy Joseph Duplantis; parents, Fred Theriot and Lucille Fangue Theriot; one grandson, Logan Paul Naquin; three brothers, Eustus, Albert and Elby Theriot; and one sister, Lucille White
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph; involved with St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Council of Aging in Chauvin

Charlene Smith Rainey

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; memorial service at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by husband, Bernell Rainey Jr.; one son, Wayne Michael Rainey; two daughters, Denise Joyce Rainey Johnson and Cynthia Marie Moore; two stepbrothers, Mario Smith and Joey Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; two stepsisters, Lisa Walls and Cynthia Shields of Los Angeles; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, James Smith and Evelyn King Smith
• kindergarten teacher at Grand Caillou Elementary School for 35 years
• Community Funeral Home

Bobby ‘Slim’ Vance

• age 66, a native of Mecklenburg, N.C., and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Community Funeral Home; memorial service at the funeral home with burial at Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Faye Williams; and two sons, Dontrell Williams and Rontrell Williams
• preceded in death by his wife, Rose Lee Hayes; parents, Gertrude Woods Vance and Ulis C. Vance; and one brother, Charlie Vance
• Houma-Terrebonne Airport commissioner for 37 years

Milton Paul ‘Maniboy’ Woods

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 8:53 p.m. Saturday, April, 2, 2005
• visitation until funeral time at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; funeral service at the church; interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Mary Jenkins Woods; father-in-law, Herbert Jenkins Sr.; two sons, Paul Woods and friend, Ursula Wilson,and Carlos J. (Karen) Jenkins of Gibson; one daughter, Shana Woods of Gray; one brother, Paul Cooper of Gray; four close friends, Joshua Watkins, Jonathan Robertson, Dontrell Joseph and Joseph Williams, all of Thibodaux; eight brothers-in-law, Herbert (Florestine) Jenkins of Boutte, Wallace (Audrey Mae) Washington of Gibson, Oliver Beamon of Thibodaux, Berwick Sims of Gibson, Larry (Darlene) Jenkins of Gibson, Warren (Rosalie) Chisel of Gibson, Claude Adams Sr. of Gray and James Dudley of Texas; three sisters, Mildred W. Gauche of Houma, Betty W. Adams of Gray and Doris Dudley of Texas; and 23 grand-children
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rosa Anderson Woods; mother-in-law, Vella Jenkins; one son, Timothy Jenkins; one brother, Joseph Woods Sr.; five sisters Gladys W. Rainey, Shirley Woods, Evelyn W. Williams, Gloria Woods and Dolores W. Beamon; and one sister-in-law, Jeannie J. Gims
• attended Eagle Wright Baptist Church; hobbies were watching cowboy movies, baseball, football and singing; retired sandblaster and painter for Quality Shipyards
• Community Funeral Home

 

APRIL 9, 2005

Patricia Collins Christensen

• age 58, a native of Atlanta and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• memorial service held Monday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano
• survived by her mother, Betty Gene Collins; one son, Robert Allen Wooddall; one daughter, Stacy Lee LaBiche; three brothers, Arthur Collins Jr., Bruce Collins and Gary Collins; three sisters, Theresa Cobb, Sue Bowman and Juanita Harris; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roger Brent Christensen; her father, Arthur William Collins Sr.; and one brother, Barry Collins

Annie Mae ‘Mrs. Bill Theriot’ Duplantis

• age 92, native and resident of Chauvin, died 6:25 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald Joseph Duplantis and his wife, Judith, and Duffy James Duplantis Sr. and wife, Doris, of Chauvin; one daughter, Billie Ann Matherne and husband, Terry, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Duffy Joseph Duplantis; her parents, Fred Theriot and Lucille Fangue Theriot; one grandson, Logan Paul Naquin; three brothers, Eustus, Albert and Elby Theriot; and one sister, Lucille White
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Council of Aging in Chauvin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thelma Marie ‘To-Belle’ Landry LeBlanc

• age 84, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, was entrusted to God’s care at 2:52 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Thibodaux Regional Hospital
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass Monday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with the Rev. Jason Labee’ officiating; entombment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her loving husband, Phillip LeBlanc Sr. of Donaldsonville; two daughters, Evelyn LeBlanc Navarre and husband, Earl, of Thibodaux, and Jackie LeBlanc Landry and husband, Clyde, of Paincourtville; one son, Phillip "Phil" LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Phyllis Falcon LeBlanc, of Gonzales; 11 precious grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Allain Landry and Pauline Simoneaux Landry; one grandson, Ruben Navarre; one granddaughter, Crystal Landry LaCoste; one great-grandson, Judd Giroir; four brothers, Lawrence Landry Sr., Billy Landry, Godfrey Landry and Allen Landry; four sisters, Irene L. Hernandez, "Maude" L. Rodriguez, Bevian L. Charlet and Doris L. Landry
• Ourso Funeral Home

Rene Albert Rappelet

• age 41, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 4:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• no visitation or funeral service
• survived by one brother, Charles Rappelet of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Sharon Rappelet of Raceland, one nephew, Case Rappelet; and one niece, Anika Gambino
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Rappelet and Velvina Vegas Rappelet
• boat captain
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

 

APRIL 10, 2005

Walter A. ‘Bat’ Bateast

• age 84, a native of Woodville, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Beacon Light Baptist Church; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Wilbert A. Bateast Sr., Walter A. Bateast Jr., Stanley J., David and Norman Bateast; nine daughters, the Rev. Margie B. Scott and husband, Richard Sr., Angelina Bateast, Ruby Gail B. Jackson and husband, Leo Sr., of Houma, Sandra Bateast of New Orleans, Joyce B. Nixon and husband, Ambrose, Gwendolyn B. Johnson, and husband, Herman, of Houma, Shelia B. Billiot and husband, James, of Texas, Charlene B. Gray and Nell Bateast of New Orleans; three godchildren, Anita Plain of Woodville, Dawn B. Greay and husband, Malcolm, and Linitta P. Lewis of New Orleans; two sisters, Dorothy B. Singleton and Peacola Parker, both of New Orleans, three sisters-in-law, Barbara Bateast, Gladys C. Ellzey and Hattie C. Beasley; three brother-in-laws, Ralph Palmer of Baton Rouge, Fred Parker and Walter Ellzey, both of New Orleans; his special friend, Frances Moran; 38 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, Mattie C. Bateast; his parents, Angelina R. Dunbar, Walter Bateast and stepmother Beulah Ford Peyton Bateast; two sons, Ricky and John Bateast; three daughters, Judy Ann, Rose Marie and Marie Ann Bateast; six brothers, William, James, Soloman, Cleveland, Levi and Charles; seven sisters, Alice B. Lee, Leola B. Payne, Lucy B. McDaniel, Elnora B. Turner, Anita B. Brown, Margaret B. Palmer and Carrie Russell
• Baptist and a veteran of World War II; retired sandblaster with Avondale; enjoyed gardening
• Community Funeral Home

Berniece Bryant Billiot

• age 60, a native of Alabama and resident of St. Bernard Parish, died of multiple myeloma Friday April 8, 2005, at her home
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Vickers, Verrette and Dornan Funeral Home in Chalmette; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with a church service to follow at Poydras Baptist Church; interment in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lawrence O. "Pete" Billiot; four children, Kevin, Keith, Karen and Karla Billiot; two daughter-in-laws, Kelly and Audrey Billiot; eight grandchildren, Colleen, Melanie, Caroline, Alec, Keith, Kelsey, Cole and Kayla; two sisters, Glenda Barnes and Louise Martinez Ard; two brothers, Wayne and Melvin Bryant; dearest sister-in-law of Jane and Marvin Morgan; a host of nieces and nephews. She was the beloved niece of Charles Jackson of Tracy City, Tenn. and of Alice Morree of Sumrall, Miss.
• preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Ethel Bryant
• personal service representative for the U. S. Department of Agricultural National Finance Center; licensed practical nurse and former employee of First National and Hibernia banks; member of Poydras Baptist Church
• Vickers, Verrette and Dornan Funeral Home

Rosalie Mary ‘Nanny’ Martin

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Algiers, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2005
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with interment at the church mausoleum
• survived by her companion, Paul J. Carbone; five brothers, Ernest, Bobby, Larry, Nolan and Charlie Martin; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Martin; her parents, Hypolite and Lydia Adams Martin; one brother, Tony Martin; and two sisters, Gladys and Doris Martin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Melinda Naquin Pitre

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma died 10:08 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside memorial service at St. Charles Cemetery Monday
• survived by her husband, Mickey Joseph Pitre; two daughters, Angie Brunet Theriot and husband, Derrick, of Houma and Brandy Ann Brunet of Houma; four stepsons, Mickey Pitre Jr., Roosevelt Pitre, Kenneth Pitre and Tommy Pitre all of Houma; one stepdaughter, Patricia Pitre Bellanger and husband, Kevin, of Houma; one brother, Evans Naquin Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and two sisters Marlene Naquin Lirette and husband, Michael, of Gray and Melissa Naquin of Houma; two stepgrandchildren
• proceeded in death by her parents, Evans Paul Naquin Sr., and Thelma Neil Naquin; two brothers, Jason "Cookie" Naquin and Javis Naquin; and two sisters, Miranda Naquin and Peggy Naquin
• homemaker

 

APRIL 11, 2005

Carle G. ‘Tommy’ Blanchard

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, April 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marjorie B. Blanchard; one son, Curtis Malbrough; one brother, Charles "Bootsy" Blanchard; and six sisters, Alice Pellegrin, Goldie Roddy, Jane Bergeron, Sylvia Portier, Kate Repp and Diane Domangue
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph Blanchard Sr. and Levie Daigle Blanchard
• U. S. Army veteran and was a counselor of Veteran Affairs

Teddy Robert Guidry

• age 50, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• funeral services were held Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roxann Kiffe Guidry; his parents, John R. and Rita Cheramie Guidry; two daughters, Lauren Marie Guidry Callais and husband, Jacob Wayne Callais, and Andrea Maria Guidry; and one brother, Clark R. Guidry
• self-employed/owner of Guidry’s Paint and Body Shop in Cut Off and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Three Spots Hunting Club in Mantoellier

Rosalie Mary ‘Nanny’ Martin

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Algiers, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her companion, Paul J. Carbone; five brothers, Ernest, Bobby, Larry, Nolan and Charlie Martin; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Martin; her parents, Hypolite and Lydia Adams Martin; one brother, Tony Martin; and two sisters, Gladys and Doris Martin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church

Willie Mae Poindexter

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005
• funeral services were held Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sterling Poindexter Sr. of Raceland; her mother, Annette W. Celestine of Raceland; three sons, Sterling Poindexter Jr., Jeffrey Poindexter and Johnny Poindexter, all of Raceland; one daughter, Christina Marie Poindexter of Atlanta; five brothers, Leonard Celestine Jr. and Eddie Celestine of Houma, Benjamin Celestine and Jessie Celestine of Beaumont, Texas, and Mack Celestine of Raceland; three sisters, Audrey Mae Pardo of Avondale, Cecilia Celestine of Bridge City and Liza Ann Smith of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Leonard Celestine Sr.; one son, Sterling Joseph Poindexter; and two brothers, Raymond Lee Celestine and Wilbert Celestine Sr.
• member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church and was a member of the choir and served on the usher board

Annie Mae Francis Reed

• age 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005
• funeral services were held Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Rose Williams, Doris Riney and Kathleen McCormick of Thibodaux, three stepdaughters, Barbara Reed Brown of Schriever, Janet Reed Alcorn and Patricia Reed Williams of Thibodaux; three sons, Lawrence Francis of Thibodaux, Tom Francis of Lockport and James Francis of Labadieville; three stepsons, Michael, David and Stanley Reed, all of Thibodaux; three sisters, Ruby Lee Neal and Effie Price of Thibodaux and Lula Mae Jackson of Luling; three brothers, Bishop Ervin Mitchell of Midland, Texas, Ernest Joseph of New Orleans and Lloyd Thomas of Alexandria; 14 grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Reed; her parents, Otto and Corrine Francis; one son, Melvin Francis; one stepson, Calvin Reed; one sister, Joyce Joseph; four brothers, Silas, Willie, Royal and Charley Francis; and one great-grandchild, Lisa Annie McCormick
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church and served on the usher board and the deaconess board

Picola ‘Cheeky’ Lyons Ruffin

• age 84, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Gertrude Geddes-Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home and Tuesday to wake services at St. Luke Baptist Church; wake services Tuesday at the church; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis Ruffin of Houma; four sons, Robert Louis Ruffin and wife, Etta, of Bronx, New York City, and Roger Ruffin and wife, Sylvia, Charles Ruffin and wife, Eva, and Julius Ruffin and wife, Lois, all of Houma; three daughters, Lorraine and Annette Ruffin of Houma and Carolyn Ruffin Patterson and husband, J. J., of Gray; two sisters, Ivory Lyons Williams of New Orleans and Ruby Lyons Hamilton of Houma; her devoted cousin, Hazel Hawkins Navarre of Houma; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Hawkins Lyons; one son, Carl Anthony Ruffin; four brothers, Rezzie Lyons, Louis Lyons, Henry Lyons Jr. and Mervin Lyons; her maternal grandparents, Dave and Darcus Smith Hawkins; her paternal grandparents, Regis and Anna Celestine Lyons; and one nephew, the Rev. Cleveland Lawrence Williams Sr.
• member of St. Luke Baptist Church at Waterproof for many years and served as church mother until her death; active in the Women’s Auxiliary of the 5th District, Sunflower Chapter No. 205, Order of Eastern Stars, United Veteran League, Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 3700 and Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post No. 31; recognized as "Queen" of Terrebonne Parish Men’s Day Association along with her husband who reigns as "King"
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home

George W. Wiley

• age 85, a native of Magnolia, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• funeral services were held Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by his wife, Annabelle C. Wiley; four sons, Mike, Pat and George Wiley and Wilton Roddy; three daughters, Betty King, Codie Kilgore and Leona Brock; two brothers, Wade Wiley and Jimmy Wiley; one sister, Phyllis Newton; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George Thomas Wiley and Eleanor Dodson Wiley; two brothers; and two sisters
• oilfield service operator and a U. S. World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Marine Corps and U. S. Navy and in the Korean War; member of the Masonic Lodge No. 267, Houma Shriners, 32nd degree and a member of the Church of the Nazarene

 

APRIL 12, 2005

Mary Lynn Fanguy

• age 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, April 10, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Dularge, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Todd William Fanguy; one daughter, Heather Lynn Fanguy; four brothers, Irvin Jr. and wife, Ruby, Curtis and wife, Julie, Reginald and wife, Denise, and Wayne Dehart; and six sisters, Verdie and husband, Charles Lovell, Jeanette and husband, Henry Rhodes, Judy Dieck, Kathy and husband, Dana Lirette, Carles and husband, Burt Neal, and Pam Duncan
• preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Thelma Guidry Dehart; her grandparents, Clifford and Mary Guidry and Herman and Maggie Guidry; one brother, Clifford Dehart; and one sister, Susan Dehart

Harold ‘Red’ Haines

• age 80, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Helen Thibodaux; one son, Kenneth Thibodaux Sr.; one daughter, Maxine T. Voisin; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren

Hank Joseph Lee

• age 30, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:46 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Brandy Michelle Houston Lee; his parents, Harris Joseph Lee Jr. and Sheila Curole Lee; one daughter, Trinity Ruth Lee; one brother, Blake Lee; and his grandmothers, Irene Lee and Beatrice Crosby Curole
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harris Lee Sr. and David L. Curole
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Phillip Malbrough

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 8, 2005
• graveside services Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by four brothers, Ben Paul Malbrough, Joseph "Nick" Malbrough, Felix Malbrough and Junius Malbrough; and three sisters, Corinne Malbrough, Rose Tyler and Velma Pearson
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Malbrough and Louise Sanchez Malbrough; one brother, Noel Malbrough; and two sisters, Louise Thibodaux and Lydia Malbrough

Delores Elmire V. McGuin

• age 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 3:57 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Gray; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Carl McGuin Sr. of Gray, Gilbert McGuin of Dallas, Warren McGuin Sr. and wife, Hattie, of New Orleans, Charles McGuin and wife, Mildred, of Gray, Patrick McGuin of Houma, Leo McGuin and wife, Christine, of Gray, and Stanley McGuin of Gray; one daughter, Lois Gauthier of Gray; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam "Tom" McGuin; her parents, Alfred and Margaret Verriett; three brothers, Louis, Alfred Jr. and Benny Verriett; and six sisters, Lilly Smith, Henrietta Verriett, Melvina Frasier, Eola Williams, Lola Tucker and Essie Verriett
• member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church

Rene Albert Rappelet

• age 41, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 4:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• memorial service Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Charles Rappelet of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Sharon Rappelet of Raceland; one nephew, Case Rappelet; and one niece, Anika Gambino
• preceded in death by his parents, Sen. Albert Rappelet and Velvina Vegas Rappelet
• boat captain
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wade Thomas Romano

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, of cancer
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Rea "Sweety" Chaisson Romano of Houma; his mother, Walterine Price Romero of Houma; two sons, Paul Romano and wife, Kandance, of Tickfaw, and Wade Romano II of Houma; two daughters, Jody Kimble and husband, Toby, and Kaci Babin and husband, Luke, of Houma; two brothers, Ferrell Romano and Glynn Romano of Houma; two sisters, Sally Rhodes and Bonnie Chiasson of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Vincent Romano
• leaderman with Gulf Island for 20 years

 

APRIL 13, 2005

Robert Sidney ‘Bobby’ Blanchard Jr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Walker Blanchard; one son, Kim A. Blanchard and wife, Angela; one daughter, Peggy B. Ayala and husband, Sid; one brother, Shelby Blanchard; one sister, Lois B. Blanchard; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Doris W. Blanchard; his parents, Robert S. Blanchard Sr. and Agatha V. Blanchard; three brothers, Robert R. Blanchard, Edwin P. Blanchard and Jerry E. Blanchard; and one sister, Bernice "Bunny" Bollinger
• retired from Greyhound as a driver with 35 years of service and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Charles Edward Cordes

• age 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Christina Annicaro Cordes; three sons, Peter Richard Williams, Anthony Salvatore Cordes and Joseph Frank Cordes; two daughters, Marlene Ann Cordes and Agnes Louise Cordes; one brother, George Cordes; one sister, Rose Marie Cordes; and 13 grandchildren
• school crossing guard and auxiliary policeman for 25 years; lifetime member of the American Legion, Lockport Volunteer Fire Department and was a U. S. Army veteran; Catholic

Charles Edward Fleming

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Goldsboro, N.C., died Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Grace Fleming; four brothers, Mark Fleming of San Francisco, Edison Fleming of Westwego, Webster Fleming of Vacaville, Calif., and Herman Fleming of Houma; and six sisters, Maudries Smith Bolden of Chauvin, Ora L. Turner of Phoenix, Bertha Porche and Louise Martin of Chauvin, Annabelle Westley and Frances Payne of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Clarence Fleming and Lucille Fleming; one son, Herbert Fleming; his guardian grandparents, Anderson Smith and Louise Smith; his grandparents, Webster Fleming Sr., Louise Fleming, James William and Francis Carvin; and three brothers, James Fleming Sr., Clarence Fleming Jr. and Sherman Fleming
• retired city employee and volunteer worker

Drake Donovan Martin

• age 4 months, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 8:04 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his parents, Donovan J. Martin and Andrea M. Pellegrin; his grandparents, Wanda and Jim Pellegrin Sr., Lawrence and Marlene Verdin, Michael Martin, Gail Fanguy Nelson and Robert Nelson; one brother, Donovan "D. J." Martin Jr.; and three sisters, Victoria Elizabeth Martin, Heaven Mysteek Rivere and Destiny Blayr Martin

Terri McCoy Outhouse

• age 48, a native of West Virginia, former resident of Houma and resident of Talkeetna, Alaska, died Thursday, March 3, 2005
• memorial service was held at Christian Center in Talkeetna
• survived by her husband, Ricky Outhouse; two sons, Chris and John Burton; two stepdaughters, Jamie Outhouse Boyles and Lauren Outhouse; one grandson; and one step-granddaughter
• member of the Talkeetna Christian Center, the Chamber of Commerce and Talkeetna Historical Society
• owner of Terri’s Salon

Wade Thomas Romano

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, of cancer
• visitation to service time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service today at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Rea "Sweety" Chaisson Romano of Houma; his mother, Walterine Price Romero of Houma; two sons, Paul Romano and wife, Kandance, of Tickfaw, and Wade Romano II of Houma; two daughters, Jody Kimble and husband, Toby, and Kaci Babin and husband, Luke, of Houma; two brothers, Ferrell Romano and Glynn Romano of Houma; two sisters, Sally Rhodes and Bonnie Chiasson of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Vincent Romano
• leaderman with Gulf Island for 20 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joyce Ann Tassin

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Raymond Joseph Tassin; one daughter, Margie Herbert and husband, Randy, of Rowlett, Texas; one brother, Howard Chaisson Jr.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard Sr. and Gladys LeBlanc Chaisson; and one sister, Ethel Gerdes
• member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, the Catholic Daughters of America and Our Lady of Perpetual Help No. 1848; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

APRIL 14, 2005

Jeffrey Joseph Authement

• age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marjorie Pellegrin Authement; one son, Keith Patrick Authement and wife, Phyllis, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Jeffie Hebert of Bourg and Cindy Thibodeaux and husband, Raleigh, of Bourg; two brothers, Nason Authement of Houma and Eural Authement of Chauvin; two sisters, Ann Babin of Chauvin and Lou Chaisson of Thibodaux; six grandchildren, Kent Thibodeaux, Kipp Authement, Danielle Parmenter, Colette Robichaux and Sunnie and Melanie Hebert; and three great-grandchildren, Claire Verdin, Kayla and Sonnie Authement
• preceded in death by his parents, Lanest J. and Aurora Bergeron Authement; and one brother, Annassee Authement
• retired teacher and a member of Louisiana Retired Teacher’s Association and Terrebonne Association of Retired Teachers Educator. He was Grand Knight of the Bourg Knights of Columbus, Kenneth Boudreaux Post No. 308 and Bourg Lions Club; served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of World War II; loved writing, fishing, hunting, woodworking and was a skilled artisan craftsman; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home

Angelique Marie Bouffanie

• age 21, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005
• private memorial service was held Monday
• survived by her parents, Randy Bouffanie and Pamela Foret Bouffanie; her grandmother, Earline Bouffanie; one brother, Jessie Romero; and three sisters, Stacie B. Clark, Marinda Kaye Bouffanie and Britney Danielle Bouffanie
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Norman Bouffanie

Charles Edward Fleming

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Goldsboro, N.C., died Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Grace Fleming; four brothers, Mark Fleming of San Francisco, Edison Fleming of Westwego, Webster Fleming of Vacaville, Calif., and Herman Fleming of Houma; six sisters, Maudries Smith Bolden of Chauvin, Ora L. Turner of Phoenix, Bertha Porche and Louise Martin of Chauvin, Annabelle Westley and Frances Payne of Houma; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Clarence Fleming and Lucille Fleming; one son, Herbert Fleming; his guardian grandparents, Anderson Smith and Louise Smith; his grandparents, Webster Fleming Sr., Louise Fleming, James William and Francis Carvin; and three brothers, James Fleming Sr., Clarence Fleming Jr. and Sherman Fleming
• retired city employee and volunteer worker

Lee Anna Marguarite Guidry

• age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Jefferson S. Guidry; one brother, Royce P. Guidry and wife, Bonnie; two nephews, Michael and Matthew Guidry; and one niece, Mary Claire Guidry
• preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Bychurch Guidry; one brother, Melvin A. Guidry; and her grandparents, Policar Bychurch, Celeste Cheramie Bychurch, Andrew Guidry and Violet Plaisance Guidry
• supervisor of the commercial department for Lafourche Telephone Company with 33 years of service and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Krewe of Nereids; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Rufus Andy Howell

• age 52, a native of Wayne County, N. C., and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• funeral service Friday at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro, N. C., with burial Saturday at the Howell Family Cemetery
• survived by his father, R. D. Howell Jr.; one daughter, Rebecca Andrea Howell of Raleigh, N. C.; his stepmother, Minnie Ginn Howell of Pikeville, N. C.; his stepfather, Peter Ewashkow of Bowie, Md.; one sister, Anna M. and husband, Doug Elmendorf, of Hardwood, Md.; three brothers, Steve Howell and wife, Judy, of Pikeville, Peter Ewashkow Jr. of Bowie and Robert Ewashkow and wife, Neecie, of Elkins, W. V.; his dear friend, Linda Walker of Jacksonville, N. C. and sons, Mark Walker of Houma and Michael McCollough of Graham, N. C.
• preceded in death by his mother, Flora Howell Ewashkow; employee with Torch Offshore Inc. and was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran
• Seymour Funeral Home

Nathan John LeBlanc

• age 43, a resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005
• private memorial service was held
• survived by his wife, Deborah Slaven LeBlanc; his parents, Junius Joseph LeBlanc and Edith Henry LeBlanc; one son, Kaleb John LeBlanc; two brothers, Jamie and Don LeBlanc; and two sisters, Margaret L. Chamberlain and Elizabeth "Beth" LeBlanc
• preceded in death by one sister, Amy Kelly

Arta Hill LeBoeuf

• age 85, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:35 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, Adrain and Wayne LeBoeuf; one daughter, Paula L. Zeringue; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. LeBoeuf; her parents, C. A. "Butch" Hill and Ada Jurgens Hill; one son, James LeBoeuf; and one brother, Wayne Hill

John Hunter ‘ Jack’ Richardson

• age 76, a native of Baines, Cuba, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in St. John Episcopal Cemetery
• survived by three sons, John Michael, Crosby Gaar and Hunter Louis Richardson; two daughters, Martha Evelyn R. South and Mary Sue R. Lyle; one brother, Robert Riley Richardson; 11 grandchildren, Rachel South Boquet, Sarah Lyle Smithson, Matthew Richardson South, Hunter Edward South, James Logan Lyle, Katherine Richardson Stern, Amie Victoria Richardson, Cassie Michelle Richardson, Jack Austin Richardson, Patrick Crosby Richardson and Hunter Cummings Richardson; and three great-grandchildren, Emily and Caroline Smithson and Collin Richardson
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Garr Richardson; his parents, Edward Everette Richardson and Mathilde Virginie Chaisson Richardson; and one brother, E.E. Richardson Jr.
• U. S. Marine veteran serving in the Korean War and was very active in the Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux

Joseph Lucien ‘Uncle Ty’ ‘Snappy’ Sanchez

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Felicia Thibodaux Sanchez; one son, Cris Sanchez; one daughter, Diana Richard; one sister, Emily S. Ordoyne; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louisa Pitre Sanchez; two sons, Horace and Calvin Sanchez; five brothers, Mars, Anthony, Salvador, Ulyssie and Thomas Sanchez; and six sisters, Elodie S. Tabor, Lucille S. Thibodaux, Ulyssia S. Perez, Emma Ponville, Earetine Hebert and Julia S. Hebert

 

APRIL 15, 2005

Emma Taylor Brewer

• age 59, a native of Liberty, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005
• visitation today at Allison Funeral Home in Liberty; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Guidry Cemetery in Batson, Texas
• survived by her husband, Tim Lee Brewer Sr. of Houma; her mother, Julia Fregia Taylor of Angleton, Texas; two sons, Tim Lee Brewer Jr. of Houma and Scott Brewer of Baton Rouge; one brother, Eddie Taylor of Raywood, Texas; one sister, Mary Sellers of Angleton; and four grandchildren, Kinsley Ann Brewer, Dylan Jacob Brewer, Dustin Charles Brewer and Jace Morgan Brewer
• preceded in death by her father, James Morgan Taylor
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cecile Picou Calloway

• age 74, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Nathaniel Calloway Jr. of Houma; four sons, Nelson Calloway and wife, Janice, of Dularge, Joseph Calloway and wife, Wanda, of Houma, Willie Calloway and wife, Patrica, of Thibodaux, and Micheal Calloway of Houma; eight daughters, Judy Ann Darby and husband, Lynwood, of Patterson, Jane Marie Scott and husband, Zack, of Houma, Rose Marie C. Lawrence and husband, Anthony, of Houma, Carolyn C. Parker and husband, Adolph, of Gibson, Beulah Marie Lyons and husband, Albert, of Houma, Pamela Ann Streams and husband, Wilfred, of Houma; Tiana Lashun Calloway of Killeen, Texas, and Lois Marie Barrow and husband, Lawrence, of Gray; 31 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Picou Sr. and Maggie Sennett Picou; one son, Nathaniel Joseph Calloway; one daughter, Caryl Beatrice Calloway; one son-in-law; five brothers; eight sisters; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• homemaker and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Rosewell John ‘Rock’ Delco

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005
• memorial service Saturday at Sunlight Baptist Church in Chacahoula.
• survived by his companion, Julie Courteaux of Houma; two sons, Arien Delco and Shawn Courteaux, both of Houma; three daughters, Nola Courteaux, Chantell Courteaux and Courtney Courteaux, all of Houma; four brothers, Raymond Delco Sr. of Morgan City, Alvin Delco of Florida, Joseph Delco Sr. of Florida and Reynard Delco of Thibodaux; three sisters, Dolores Gash of Morgan City, Carolyn D. Johnson of Thibodaux and Bernice D. Broussard of Thibodaux; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Bernice Wilson Delco and John Delco; two brothers, Louis and Irvin Delco; and four sisters, Rosemary Delco, Genevieve Robertson, Beatrice Sterling and Jeanette D. Stewart
• Baptist

Susan Ledet

• age 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Moro, Ariz., died Wednesday, April 13, 2005
• graveside service was held today at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro
• survived by her husband, Terry Ledet Sr. of Moro; her mother, Jane Hebert of Schriever; her father, Buddy Lirette of Schriever; one son, Terry Ledet Jr. of Marianna, Ariz.; two sisters, Sandy May of Moro and Angel Duplantis of Dulac; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by one daughter, Sunshine Ledet
• homemaker

Marshall Jermone Martinez Jr.

• one year old, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• religious service Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial in St. Benedict’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Bertrandville
• survived by his parents, Tarao Walker and Marshall Jermone Martinez Sr.; one brother, Martarques Jermone Martinez; his grandparents, Melissa J. Walker and Charles Walker Sr., and Anthony Boussard and Renia Martinez; his step-grandfathers, Douglas A. Henderson and Shawn Renthrop; and his great-grandparents, Edward and Myrtle Johnson
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Shirley and C. Lee Martinez Sr.

Vera ‘Pee Wee’ Moore

• age 49, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond Moore; her father, Isaac Allridge Sr.; one son, Terrance Moore; one daughter, Latoya Moore; six brothers, Isaac Allridge Jr., Alvin Smith, Isaac Allridge II, Isiah Allridge, Henry Allridge and Vincent Allridge; and six sisters, Betty Carvin, Shelia Hanzy, Clara Perkins, Debra Owens, Alnetta Allridge and Sarah Allridge
• preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Margie Nash Givens and James Givens; and one sister, Rosalie A. Coleman
• Baptist

Augustine B. Reado

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, April 9, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service today at the church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery in Gheens
• survived by one daughter, Noella Triggs of Raceland; four sons, Shedrick Reado Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Claville Reado of Houma, Morris Reado of Bossier City and Terry Reado of Raceland; one sister, Helen B. Turner of Raceland; one brother, Oliver Brown of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Shedrick Reado Sr.; her parents, Claville and Fannie Ingram Brown; two sons, Esau Reado, Benjamin Reado; one sister, Sarah B. White; and one brother, Benny Brown
• member of Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens

Adele Rink

• age 76, a native of Vacherie and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:12 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Choctaw Fire Station Hall; religious service Saturday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, James Rink; two sons, Milton and Wayne Rink; three daughters, Sandra R. Becnel, Catherine Rink and Malinda Rink; one sister, Mary Scioneaux; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lilian Savin; two sons, Micheal and Terry Rink; one brother, Antione Savin; and one grandchild

Werdna Louise Short

• age 76, a native of Fayette, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Locust Grove Baptist Church in Fayette; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Andrew Short and wife, Barbara, of Houma, and Robert Short and wife, Rosetta, of Tylertown, Miss.; one daughter, Mary L. Ratliff of Tylertown; one brother, Willie Short of Bogalusa; four sisters, Daisy M. Cottom of Chicago, Florine Short and Lourine Sampson, both of Fayette, and Helen Buckly of Bogalusa; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by two brothers, Matt Short Jr. and Leo Short; two sisters, Mary Queen and Bertha Short; three grandchildren; and one son-in-law
• Baptist

Clint Anthony Stevens

• age 33, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:13 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Matherne Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hope Ardoin Stevens; his father, Edward Willie Stevens Jr.; one sister, Rhonda Cadiere; two nieces, Brandie and Brittney Cadiere; and two cousins, Tina Disotell and Trina Cunningham
• preceded in death by his mother, Diana Hebert Stevens; and his grandparents, Herman Anthony and Bernice Fern Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home

 

APRIL 16, 2005

Emma Taylor Brewer

• age 59, a native of Liberty, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005
• funeral services today at the Allison Funeral Home in Liberty, with burial in Guidry Cemetery in Batson, Texas
• survived by her husband, Tim Lee Brewer Sr. of Houma; her mother, Julia Fregia Taylor of Angleton, Texas; two sons, Tim Lee Brewer Jr. of Houma and Scott Brewer of Baton Rouge; one brother, Eddie Taylor of Raywood, Texas; one sister, Mary Sellers of Angleton; and four grandchildren, Kinsley Ann Brewer, Dylan Jacob Brewer, Dustin Charles Brewer and Jace Morgan Brewer
• preceded in death by her father, James Morgan Taylor
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Adam ‘J. D.’ Ordone

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Inez Collins Ordone of Houma; two sons, James Ordone and wife, Cynthia, of Houma, and Don Rodrigue and wife, Denise, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Emma Ordone of Joaquin, Texas, Zelma Louviere of Lake Charles, and Bernadette Dumond and husband, Weldon, of Houma; five stepsons, Walter Guidry and wife, Christine, Roy Guidry and wife, Debra, of Montegut, Robert Guidry, Randy Guidry and wife, Michele, of Houma and Adam Guidry and wife, Lisa, of Lafitte; three stepdaughters, Judy Bookenberger and husband, Eugene, Debbie Beck and husband, Howard, of Montegut and Susie Guidry of Waterloo, Iowa; three brothers, Chester Carlos, Clarence Carlos and Wilbert Carlos of Chauvin; three sisters, Clara Babin, Stella Lirette and Jean Carlos of Chauvin; 44 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his former wife, Marie Labous LeBouef; his parents, Oscar Ordone and Emma Authement Ordone; and one daughter, Rose Ordone
• retired carpenter and roofer and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Annunziata; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Bridget Cotton Shackelford

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005
• visitation today and Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Victory Christian Center; religious service Monday at the center, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Stevie Shackelford of Houma; her parents, Roland Cotton and Beverly Davis Cotton of Houma; one son, Jerred Shackelford and companion, Marie Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Bria Shackelford of Houma; one brother, Keith Cotton and wife, Kelly, of Houma; one sister, Lisa Cotton Poche and husband, Ronald Jr., of Thibodaux; one granddaughter; and seven nieces and nephews
• registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center; member of Victory Christian Center

 

APRIL 17, 2005

Rev. William Hoffman ‘Bill’ Blanchard

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Gueydan, died Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation today at Matthews and Son Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Gueydan; religious service Monday at the church; memorial service at First Baptist Church of Houma at a later date
• survived by his wife, Julian "Judy" O. Blanchard of Gueydan; one daughter, Mollie Blanchard of Houma; two sisters, Joann Rodrigue of Kinder, Betty Opp of Houma; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lyola King Blanchard; his first wife, Sherry Blanchard; one son, Michael Blanchard; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Blanchard; two brothers Joseph and Emile Blanchard; and seven sisters, Virlie, Garnet, Grace, Rosalie, Delores, Joy and Gloria Blanchard
• pastor at the First Baptist Church in Evangeline and other churches in south Louisiana; served in the Army and was a national board member for MADD

Hilda Rhodes-Robichaux Daigle

• age 75, native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, April, 16, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, and until funeral time Monday at First Assembly of God in Schriever; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, Michael A. and Del P. Daigle; three daughters, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn D. LaRose and Cheri D. Fatica; two brothers, William Rhodes and Tommy Thormas; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Joseph Daigle; her parents Felicien LeBouef Thormas and Hilton Rhodes; one son, Dennis "Wayne" Daigle; and one sister, Evelyn Wilson

Junius J. ‘Bud’ Hebert

• age 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation today and funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; two sons, Julius Hebert and wife, Lyn, of Houma and Troy Hebert and wife, Beverly, of Crosby, Texas; two daughters, Nancy Chapman and husband, Thomas, of Houma and Tina Clause and husband, Danny, of Gonzales; seven brothers, Aaron Hebert of Houma, and Ivy Hebert, Amos Hebert, Reis Hebert, Peter Hebert, Wallace Hebert and Henry Hebert Jr., all of Chauvin; one sister, Clara Neil Hebert of Chauvin; his special grand-daughter, Krista Cheramie of Gonzales; eight grandchildren, Corey Fanguy, Toby Fanguy, Elrin Fanguy III, Kristina Cheramie, Taylor Clause, Chase Clause, Tyler Hebert and Faith Hebert; two great-grand-children, Brittany Fanguy and Timothy "T. J." Fanguy; four step-grandchildren, Chris Derouen, Corey Martin, Sonia Martin and Colin Martin; five step-great-grandchildren, Karrie Martin, Gage Dardar, Cade Dardar, Blayze Dardar and Dylan Martin.
  preceded in death by his parents, Henry L. Hebert Sr. and Julian Duplantis Hebert; five brothers, Russel, Morris, Charles Ray, William and Walter Hebert; and three sisters, Lois Crochet, Francis Hebert and Marie Hebert
• retired boat captain for 44 years with Family Boat Rental; working family man who was a loving provider for his family; parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rita Hebert Marcel

• age 79, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Daniel Luke Marcel and wife, Kayla Redden Marcel, of Napoleonville and Ronnie J. Marcel and wife, Vicky Jennings Marcel, of Houma; one daughter, Charlotte Marcel Bourgeois and husband, Royce Bourgeois, of Houma; one brother, Roy Hebert of Lafayette; one sister, Delores Crochet of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kecia Marcel Ruby, Todd Bourgeois, Ryan Bourgeois, Michelle Bourgeois, Becky Marcel Bonnette, Jenny Marcel Marie and Wayne Marcel; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Joseph Marcel; her parents, Albert Hebert and Lena Marcel Hebert; and one brother, Leonard Hebert
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Adam ‘J. D.’ Ordone

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Inez Collins Ordone of Houma; two sons, James Ordone and wife, Cynthia, of Houma, and Don Rodrigue and wife, Denise, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Emma Ordone of Joaquin, Texas, Zelma Louviere and husband, "Bud," of Lake Charles, and Bernadette Dumond and husband, Weldon, of Houma; five stepsons, Walter Guidry and wife, Christine, Roy Guidry and wife, Debra, of Montegut, Robert Guidry, Randy Guidry and wife, Michele, of Houma and Adam Guidry and wife, Lisa, of Lafitte; three stepdaughters, Judy Bookenberger and husband, Eugene, Debbie Beck and husband, Howard, of Montegut and Susie Guidry of Waterloo, Iowa; three brothers, Chester Carlos, Clarence Carlos and Wilbert Carlos of Chauvin; three sisters, Clara Babin, Stella Lirette and Jean Carlos of Chauvin; 44 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his former wife, Marie Labous LeBouef; his parents, Oscar Ordone and Emma Authement Ordone; and one daughter, Rose Ordone
• retired carpenter and roofer and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Annunziata; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Douglas Pitts

• age 70, a resident of Laurel, Miss., died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel
• visitation Monday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel; funeral services Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Mulberry Cemetery in Jasper County, Miss.
• survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Carter Pitts of Laurel; one son, Douglas A. Pitts and wife, Heather, of Houma; three daughters, Nila Conn and husband, Tim, of Laurel, Darlene Pitts of Laurel and Theresa Wheat and husband, Mike, of Stringer, Miss.; five grandchildren, April and Brad Hearn, Amber Conn, Brittany Wheat and Dustin Pitts; and two sisters, Charlene and husband, Larry Evans, and Margaret Qudia Pitts of Ellisville, Miss.
• preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Villa Pitts; one daughter, Kelly Anita Pitts; one great-granddaughter, Madison Grace Hearn; one brother, Jimmy Lamar Pitts; and one sister, Eloise Dyess
• retired oilfield worker, served in the U.S. Army during the Korea Conflict, Vietnam War and also in Germany; member and deacon of Glade Baptist Church; avid golfer and woodworker
• Memory Chapel Funeral Home

Bridget Cotton Shackelford

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Victory Christian Center; religious service Monday at the center, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Stevie Shackelford of Houma; her parents, Roland Cotton and Beverly Davis Cotton of Houma; one son, Jerred Shackelford and companion, Marie Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Bria Shackelford of Houma; one brother, Keith Cotton and wife, Kelly, of Houma; one sister, Lisa Cotton Poche and husband, Ronald Jr., of Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Alexia Shackelford; and seven nieces and nephews
• registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center; graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School and received her registered nurse degree from Nicholls State University; loved her family and as a grandmother, Alexia was her pride and joy; loved working in the maternity ward at Terrebonne General Medical Center; member of Victory Christian Center
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

APRIL 18, 2005

Annalee Himel Hebert

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emile J. Hebert Sr.; four sons, Emile, Bruce, Jeffery and Chris Hebert; two daughters, Peggy Oncale and Mary Jane Zeringue; three sisters, Enola Ordoyne, Delores Landry and Yvonne Guidry; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dorgeville and Amelia Thibodaux Himel; two brothers, Neville and Yves Himel; and three sisters, Aspise Ordoyne, Louvina Guidry and Annette Himel

Junius J. ‘Bud’ Hebert

• age 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; two sons Julius Hebert and wife, Lyn, of Houma and Troy Hebert and wife, Beverly, of Crosby, Texas; two daughters, Nancy Chapman and husband, Thomas, of Houma and Tina Clause and husband, Danny, of Gonzales; seven brothers, Aaron Hebert of Houma, and Ivy Hebert, Amos Hebert, Reis Hebert, Peter Hebert, Wallace Hebert and Henry Hebert Jr. all of Chauvin; one sister, Clara Neil Hebert of Chauvin; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry L. Hebert Sr. and Julian Duplantis Hebert; five brothers, Russel, Morris, Charles Ray, William and Walter Hebert; and three sisters, Lois Crochet, Francis Hebert and Marie Hebert
• retired boat captain for 44 years with Family Boat Rental and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Nerman J. ‘Pete’ Matherne

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by three daughters, Janet Dufrene and husband, Vincent Sr., Linda Dufrene and husband, Tarvin Sr., and Bonnie Dufrene and husband, Jackson Sr.; two brothers, Vorman and Johnny Matherne; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae M. Matherne; his parents, Joseph Matherne and Mercedes Schouest; four sisters, Vivian Comardelle, Mabel Hogan, Nora Abadie and Emma Falcon; and two grandchildren, Marilyn Dufrene and Vincent Dufrene Jr.

Earline Larpenter Taylor

• age 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Marie Louise Gautreaux Larpenter; one son, James Taylor III; four brothers, Steve, Jerry, Donald and Floyd Larpenter; four sisters, Betty Garibotte, Theresa Liner, Florence Champagne and Elizabeth Broussard; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Aaron Antoine Larpenter; two brothers, David and Ronald Larpenter; and one granddaughter, Ashley Taylor
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Richard Gordon Van Leuven

• age 69, a native of Ellenville, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Van Vliet Van Leuven; one son, Richard Allen Van Leuven; three stepsons, John, Duane and Raymond Bennett; three daughters, Bedra Falgout, Rachel LeBoeuf and Angel Falgout; six brothers, Vivan, John, Roger, Pat, Tony and Paul Van Leuven; four sisters, Ella Du Mond, Rachael Gorr, Mary Sanderson and Jeanie; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vivan G. Van Leuven and Ester M. Davis Van Leuven; two brothers, Raymond and Allen Van Leuven; one sister, Donna Smith; and one granddaughter, Shelby Lynn Falgout

 

APRIL 19, 2005

James ‘Shakey’ Garribot

• age 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 5:27 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• funeral service held Wednesday; time and place were pending
• survived by his parents, Michael Garribot and Alma May Dugas; one brother, Wilbert Paul Dugas; and four sisters, Rachael Garribot, Amy Rogers, Chermain Blanchard and Kelly Palos
• preceded in death by his cousin, Rhonda Steel
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Alouise Degruise Guidry

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 8 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Earl, Ellis Jr. and Johnny Guidry; two daughters, Audrey G. Fournier and Betty G. Breaux; one sister, Genevieve Ganci; 15 grandchildren, Lester Fournier, Janet F. Baudoin, Philip Fournier, David Fournier, Mervin Fournier II, Joey Breaux, James Breaux, Jared Guidry, Jason Guidry, Jaynel G. Gisclair, Scott Guidry, Melissa G. Williams, Susan G. Delatte, Donna G. Thibodaux and Kenneth Guidry; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Guidry Sr.; her parents, Gustave and Azilda Breaux Degruise; one brother, Vincent Gustave Degruise; and one sister, Audrey Degruise
• former member of the V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Raceland and Thibodaux Senior Citizens and was retired from Thibodaux Regional Medical Center; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ernest Pierre Hebert Jr.

• age 64, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Cartersville, Ga., died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• memorial service was held Monday at the United Veterans League
• survived by his wife, Margaret Hebert; three sons, Cleo, Pierre and Jacob Hebert; three daughters, Theresa Briggs, Lula DeMello and Heidi Pearson; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest P. Hebert Sr. and Marie Hebert; and one sister, Mary Ann Thibodaux
• U. S. Army veteran

Junius J. ‘Bud’ Hebert

• age 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; two sons Julius Hebert and wife, Lyn, of Houma and Troy Hebert and wife, Beverly of Crosby, Texas; two daughters, Nancy Chapman and husband, Thomas, of Houma and Tina Clause and husband, Danny, of Gonzales; seven brothers, Aaron Hebert of Houma, and Ivy Hebert, Amos Hebert, Reis Hebert, Peter Hebert, Wallace Hebert and Henry Hebert Jr. all of Chauvin; one sister, Clara Hebert Neil of Chauvin; his special granddaughter, Krista Cheramie of Gonzales; nine grandchildren, Corey Fanguy, Toby Fanguy, Elrin Fanguy III, Kristina Cheramie, Taylor Clause, Chase Clause, Tyler Hebert, Faith Hebert and Kristopher Cheramie; two great-grandchildren, Brittany Fanguy and Timothy "T.J." Fanguy; four step-grandchildren, Chris Derouen, Corey Martin, Sonia Martin and Colin Martin; and five step-great-grandchildren, Karrie Martin, Gage Dardar, Cade Dardar, Blayze Dardar and Dylan Martin
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry L. Hebert Sr. and Julian Duplantis Hebert; five brothers, Russel, Morris, Charles Ray, William and Walter Hebert; and three sisters, Lois Crochet, Francis Hebert and Marie Hebert
• retired boat captain for 44 years with Family Boat Rental and was a working family man who was a loving provider for his family; parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ellis Thomas ‘Frenchy’ Linson

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Coupeville, Wash., died Saturday, April 9, 2005, following extended complications with diabetes
• funeral services were held Friday at Burley Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Harbor, Wash., with private family internment
• survived by his wife, Geraldine, of Coupeville; two sons, Brian Ellis Linson and wife, Tracy, of Coupeville, and Eric Thomas Linson and wife, Jacquie, of Vancouver, Wash.; one stepson, David LaMarche and wife, Sandra, of Concord, Calif.; his beloved mother, Christine Jewell of Houma; two brothers, Stanley Linson and Howard Linson, both of Houma; two sisters, Miriam Warner and Elizabeth Lucas, both of Houma; and six grandchildren, Kali, Zoey and Kaleb Linson, all of Coupeville; Bryant Linson of Vancouver and Shelby and David LaMarche of Concord
• preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Linson.
  entered the U. S. Navy and served as a personnel man; served during Vietnam aboard troop transport ships and was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal, as well as medals for expert in pistol and rifle; following his retirement, he went to work for civil service for 10 years, serving as a dispatcher for NAS Whidbey Fire Department
• very active in the community and was a hunter-safety instructor for the Central Whidbey Sportsmen Club in Coupeville and was an assistant leader with Troop 58 of the Boy Scouts of America for more than 10 yearsl master gardener and master food preserver having completed the WSU certification, which lead to his participation in the Island County Fair, where he won hundreds of awards
• loved to fish, read and teach hunting safety and cook
• Burley Funeral Home Chapel

Rose Marie Guidry Naquin

• age 82, a native and resident of Montegut, died Sunday, April 17, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Warren Joseph Naquin Jr. and Jerry Joseph Naquin Sr., both of Bourg, Billy Anthony Naquin of Jackson and Terry Anthony Naquin of Montegut; three sisters, Marie Norman and Celina Pinell, both of Montegut, and Velma Boudreaux of Metairie; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Warren Joseph Naquin Sr.; her parents, Julien and Josephine Matherne Guidry; one son, Derral Naquin; and one great-great-granddaughter, Michelle Billiot
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Alzina ‘LaSur’ Guidry Pitre

• age 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dumas "John" Pitre; three sons, David, Ronald and Alan Pitre; three daughters, Gail Griffin, Jeannie Cheramie and Patty Cheramie; two brothers, Robinson and James Guidry; four sisters, Nita Plaisance, Doris Stewart, Lolita Chouest and Ruth Lagarde; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one great-step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Samson and Alexina Cheramie Guidry; one infant son; five brothers, Herman, Morrison, Rogers, Robert and Samson Guidry; and three great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Sauzaune Smythe Smith

• age 93, a native of Hammond and a resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005, of natural causes at her daughter’s home in Hammond
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Thomas Lester Smith of New Iberia; one daughter, Sauzaune Smith Fambrough of Hammond; five grandchildren, Thomas Beatty Smith II and Tony Smith Tauzin of New Iberia, and Ashley, Aimee and Thomas Hunt Fambrough of Hammond; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Coach Thomas Beatty Smith; her parents, Thomas Lester Smythe and Fannie Belle Holdman Smythe; and five siblings, Lester Smythe, Sara Smythe, Margaret Grace, Elizabeth Fleming and Thomas Smythe
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

APRIL 20, 2005

Steven Comardelle Jr.

• age 26, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, died Monday, April 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Steven Sr. and Pamela Comardelle and Dianell and Edward Reinhardt; his grandparents, Beulah Comardelle and Nolan and Neva Plaisance; one daughter, Lacie Reynolds; and one sister, Michelle Comardelle
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Norris Comardelle

Leon Joseph ‘Daddy O’ Dupre

• age 86, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Arthur "Junior" Crochet; two daughters, Linda Babin and husband, Delvin, and Gayle Dupre; one stepdaughter, Melva Quick and husband, Joseph; three sisters, Isabella D. Navarre, Rita D. Thibodaux and Audrey D. Thibodeaux; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Marie Bergeron Crochet Dupre; his parents, Andre and Lena LeBouef Dupre; one stepson, Wilson "Red" Crochet; one stepdaughter, Jeanette Kuest; four sisters, Hattie Babin, Verna Hebert, Lucy Hebert and Jeanne Malbrough; and one granddaughter, Vickie Crochet
• retired welder from Main Iron Works and a U. S. Navy veteran

Nora Plaisance Ledet

• age 72, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norris Ledet; four sons, Britt, Kent, Billy and Andy Ledet; one daughter, Kellie L. Bellanger; one brother, Lee J. Plaisance; two sisters, Wilma P. Guidry and Geraldine P. Chiasson; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Anna Breaux Plaisance; and one brother, Roland Plaisance
• member of the Holy Rosary Holy Name Society and a former Eucharist Minister and choir member; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Ruth Ledet Richard

• age 77, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; memorial service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Huey Richard Sr.; two sons, Huey Richard Jr. and Anthony Richard; five daughters, Faith R. Lefort, Mary Richard, Celia R. Cheramie, Stephanie R. Cantrelle and Michelle R. Uzee; one brother, Wade Ledet; two sisters, Emelda St. Pierre and Melvina Hunter; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Eliza Guidry Ledet; one son, Gordon James Richard; and three brothers, Dudley, Anthony and Peter Ledet Sr.
• Catholic

Ronald Joseph Waguespack Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, April 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Emily Rodrigue Waguespack; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and William Morvant of Baton Rouge, Ramona and Joseph Whitman of Thibodaux and Reina and Richard Steele of Waynesville, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Jr. and Phyllis of Thibodaux, Randy and Melynda of Moorehaven, Fla., and Robby and Jamie of Covington; two sisters, Laura Lee Schexnayder and husband, Arnold, and Lily Perque and husband, Roland, of Vacherie; one brother, Warren Waguespack of Houma; 15 grandchildren, Brian, Emily and Eric Morvant, Marcel, Katelyn, Kayla and Kristen Waguespack, Paul and Adrienne Whitman, Therese "Tess" and Annalise Steele, William, Grace and John Hayes Waguespack and Nicole Mathis; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Yvonne Folse Waguespack; and one son, Ranelle A. Waguespack
• retired supervisor from Monsanto Chemical Co. with 39 years of service and was a U. S. Army veteran; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514, an extraordinary minister of the Eucharistic and usher at St. Philip Catholic Church. He was an avid deer hunter
• H. C. Alexander Funeral Home

 

APRIL 21, 2005

Pearl Newton Allen

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:23 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; rleigious service Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Matthew Shepherd Jr. of Houma; two granddaughters, Shelia Galmore and husband, Eric, of Houma, and Linda Bland and husband Stacy, of Houma; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, William Allen; her parents, Isaac Newton and Sophie Newton Diggs; her grandparents, Pate Hawkins and Gracie Hawkins; one brother, Nathaniel Diggs; one sister, Grace Diggs Johnson; and one granddaughter, Pamela Shepherd Swing
• homemaker and was a former usher at St. Luke Baptist Church; designed flower arrangements and was also known for her Christmas Collection at Bayou Towers apartment
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Vivian Marie Richard Authement

• age 70, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Hubert Authement Jr. and wife, Regina, of Bourg, and Robert "Bobby" Authement and wife, Linda, of Houma; two daughters, Darlene Oliver and husband, Merritt, and Lisa Courteaux and husband, Jerrod, of Houma; one sister, Linda Prejeant of Labadieville; 14 grandchildren, Philip Lodrigue, Crystal Lodrigue, Celeste Besson, James Oliver, Preston Authement, Torie Auth-ement, Brooke Authement, Brandon Authement, Britny Scott, Christian Scott, Amber Scott, Jerrod Courteaux Jr., Jordon Courteaux and Kyle Courteaux; seven great-grandchildren, Hayden Lodrigue, Dustin Verdin, Meagan Verdin, Kali Verdin, Alexis Lodrigue, Trinity Foster and Keith Besson Jr.; six step-grandchildren, Bruce Oliver, Eric Oliver, Derek Naquin, Ricky Dupre, Johnathan Fanguy and Jake Fanguy; and three step-great-grandchildren, Benjamin Oliver, Colby Oliver and Lexi Fanguy
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Authement Sr.; her parents, Albert Richard and Noeline Gros Richard; and two sisters, Lucille M. Richard and Carrie Adams
• general laborer and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kenneth Scott Blades

• age 43, a native of Miami and resident of Boutte, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service today at the funeral home
• survived by his stepfather, Norman Robert; two sons, Ron Louis Blades and Nicholas Scott Blades; one daughter, Brandi Lynn Blades; his grandmother, Margaret Gilbreath; one brother, David William Blades; one sister, Cynthia Blades Bynum; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, William Blades and Anna Kay G. Blades Robert

Louis H. Carline