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Obituaries August, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 September 2005

 

AUGUST 1, 2005

Richard Edward ‘Dickie’ Burton III

• age 44, a native of Houma and resident of Dularge, died at 5:23 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Lois Remont Burton of Houma; one daughter, Heather Burton of Houma; one son, Richard "Richie" Burton of Houma; and one sister, Roxanne Burton Bradford and husband, George Bradford, of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Richard "Foozy" Burton Jr.; and his grandparents, Ozite Galliano Remont, Edmund Joseph Remont, Margaret Brady Burton and Richard "Dick" Burton Sr.
• former member of the Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus and coach of the little league baseball team, the Dularge Reds; enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors; a true sports fanatic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marguerite ‘Mixie’ Carrere

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Linda "Faye" Pellegrin of Dulac; one sister, Rosalie C. Luke of Dulac; two grandchildren, Candace Pellegrin and Elliott Pellegrin of Dulac; and one great-grandchild, Logan Pellegrin of Dulac
• preceded in death by her parents, Enis Carrere and Angelique LeBlanc Carrere; three brothers, Antoine, Edward and Enis Carrere; and four sisters, Pauline Boudreaux, Aline Carrere, Annette Buquet and Adele Sperl
• homemaker, a member of Holy Family Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norma Rae Defreese

• age 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005
• graveside services Friday at St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Phillip, Michael and Gregory Rockenbaugh; one daughter, Dawn R. Partin; two sisters, Pearl Ladelle Duet and Rita Naquin Rivault; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy Naquin and Bennie Hardberger; and one son, George Lewis III
• home sitter for the elderly and was Catholic

Doralynn Beth Egeler

• age 28, a native of Northville, Mich., and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home; memorial service held during visitation at the funeral home
• survived by her mother, Lynda Egeler; one daughter, Darianne Kelpsh; two brothers, Matthew and William Egeler; and three sisters, Jeanette, Elizabeth and Saralynn Egeler
• preceded in death by her father, Barry Egeler; and her grandmother, Jean Egeler
• Samart Funeral Home

Sylvia Letha DeRouen Hines

• age 82, a native of Bell City and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Donald Wayne Booth and wife, Mary Ann, of Lake Charles, Louis Gordon Booth and wife, Ginger Marie, of Houston, and Mickey Hines of Houma; two daughters, Marsha Jane Russell and husband, Michael, and Mona Kay Hines of Houma; nine grandchildren, Scotty Booth, Sammy Booth, Brandy Hines, Bryan Hines, Lauren Hines, Chase Russell, Laure Lee Russell, Justin Morlan and Jesse McKenze; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Leonard Hines; her parents, Simoneau DeRouen and Laura Bertrand DeRouen; one daughter, Barbara Lynn Hines; three brothers, LeRoy DeRouen, Billy Simar and Cleveland DeRouen; and two sisters, Hazel D. Fontenot and Esther D. Roy
• homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Melissa Marie Howard

• age 53, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary O’neal Howard of Montegut; her parents, Henry W. Hebert Jr. and Nelda D. Hebert of Chauvin; three sons, Gil Howard and wife, Samantha, of Monroe, Warrant Officer Caine Howard USMC and wife, Lauren, of San Diego, and Callie Howard and wife, Lisa, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kada Howard of Monegut; two sisters, Cassandra Young of Chauvin and Tansey Leonard and husband, Robert, of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry Hebert Sr., Julie Ane Gervais and Louise Duplantis; two brothers, Aurrill Hebert and Lemuel Hebert; and one sister, Vanessa Hebert
• homemaker

 

AUGUST 2, 2005

Eloise Bourgeois Bienvenu

• age 90, a resident of St. Martin Nursing and Rehab in St. Martinville, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville; Rosary recited today at the funeral homel funeral service Wednesday at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville, with burial in St. Michael Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Laurie Bourque and husband, Jerry, of Lafayette; one brother, Lester Bourgeois Sr. of Schriever; one sister, Lillian Myers of Thibodaux; three grandchildren, Kim Strong, Amy Primeaux and Julie Bourque; three great-grandchildren; and 27 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Ward Bienvenu; her parents, Valerie and Julia Thibodeaux Bourgeois; one sister, Julia Carver; and four brothers, Valerie Jr., Clarence, Lawrence and Harold Bourgeois
• member of the retired teachers association and the AARP
• pallbearers Lester Bourgeois Jr., Bernard Breaux, John Bourgeois, George Laughlin, Jerry Bourque and Donald Bourgeois
• Pellerin Funeral Home

Robert H. ‘Bobby’ Boudreaux

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• obituary printed in Wednesday’s edition of The Courier

Walter Samuel ‘Sam’ Bridges Sr.

• age 80, a native of Pleasant Hill, a former resident of Houma and resident of Saraland, Ala., died at 6:34 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005
• visitation today at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland and to funeral time Wednesday at Forrest Lawn Baptist Church in Saraland; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Dark Bridges of Saraland; four sons, Walter Bridges Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Crestview, Fla., James Bridges and wife, Nancy, of Bourg, Russell Bridges and wife, Doris, of Mobile, Ala., and Greg Bridges of Satsuma, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Herbert and Hattie Lacey Bridges; four brothers, Tommy, Johnny, Dale and Jack Bridges; and one sister, Carmen Bridges Jackson
• retired drilling superintendent for Union Oil of California and was a member of Forrest Lawn Baptist Church

Richard Edward ‘Dickie’ Burton III

age 44, a native of Houma and resident of Dularge, died at 5:23 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005

funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his mother, Lois Remont Burton of Houma; one daughter, Heather Burton of Houma; one son, Richard "Richie" Burton of Houma; and one sister, Roxanne Burton Bradford and husband, George Bradford, of Houma

preceded in death by his father, Richard "Foozy" Burton Jr.; and his grandparents, Ozite Galliano Remont, Edmund Joseph Remont, Margaret Brady Burton and Richard "Dick" Burton Sr.

former member of the Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus and coach of the little league baseball team, the Dularge Reds

Marguerite ‘Mixie’ Carrere

age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005

funeral services were held today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one daughter, Linda "Faye" Pellegrin of Dulac; one sister, Rosalie C. Luke of Dulac; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Enis Carrere and Angelique LeBlanc Carrere; three brothers, Antoine, Edward and Enis Carrere; and four sisters, Pauline Boudreaux, Aline Carrere, Annette Buquet and Adele Sperl

homemaker, a member of Holy Family Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Melissa Marie Howard

• age 53, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary O’neal Howard of Montegut; her parents, Henry W. Hebert Jr. and Nelda D. Hebert of Chauvin; three sons, Gil Howard and wife, Samantha, of Monroe, Warrant Officer Caine Howard USMC and wife, Lauren, of San Diego, and Callie Howard and wife, Lisa, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kada Howard of Monegut; two sisters, Cassandra Young of Chauvin and Tansey Hebert Leonard and husband, Robert, of Houma; and six grandchildren, Morgan Howard, Casey Howard, Gracie Howard, Juliann Howard, Tyler Crochet and Brian Melancon
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry Hebert Sr. and Julienne Duplantis Hebert and Gervais and Louise Eschete Duplantis; two brothers, Lemuel Hebert and Averill Hebert; and one sister, Vanessa Hebert
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Milton Wayne Sauls Sr.

• age 68, a native of Wichita Falls, Texas, a former resident of Houma and a resident of Moss Bluff, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Hixon Funeral Home in Moss Bluff; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home; graveside service Friday at Burkburnet Cemetery in Burkburnet, Texas
• survived by his wife, Linda Sauls of Moss Bluff; two sons, M. W. Sauls Jr. of Alameda, Calif., and Kyle Sauls of Sulphur; two daughters, Julia Sauls of Metairie and Caron Sauls of Houston; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by one son, John Sauls
• retired from Duke Energy after 36 years of service

Pearl G. Tregre

• age 80, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005
• memorial service Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ray Olivier and wife, Joyce, and Kenneth Olivier; one daughter, Daisy Voros and husband, Jack; three brothers, Joseph, Johnny and Richard Gaudet; one sister, Florence G. Bonnette; and four grandchildren, David and Chance Voros and Alex and Jessica Olivier
• preceded in death by her first husband, Charles A. Olivier Jr.; her second husband, James E. "Red" Tregre; her parents, Sylvester and Daisy Guidry Gaudet; one brother, Earl Gaudet; and two sisters, Ruth G. Washam and Theresa Gaudet
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 3, 2005

Richard Hobbs Barker Jr.

• age 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Sue Robichaux Barker of Houma; two sons, Richard H. Barker III and Kenneth James Barker; three daughters, Jeannie McKey, Patricia Carey and Mary Sue DeGeneres; two brothers, Donald Barker and Robert Barker; three sisters, Marie Ware, Sallie Licalzi and Mary Francis Schnider; 21 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard H. Barker Sr. and Marie Blanchard Barker; and one daughter, Dr. Ann Barker
• grew up in the automobile business with his father, became the manager of Terrebonne Motor Co. in 1941 and became the dealer of Terrebonne Motor Co. Inc. in Houma in 1943; served many positions of leadership in numerous automobile dealer associations including a member of the Ford Dealer Advertising Group, a member of the Ford Dealer Council, a member of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, District 3 Representative of LADA and LADA Regional Dealer of the Year; member of the First National Bank of Houma board of directors from 1964 through 1990 and served as chairman of the board from 1986 through 1990
• former member of the Rotary Club, former director of the Houma Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, a member of the World War II Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Terrebonne Parish World War II Rationing Board and Selective Service Board, original member of the Terrebonne Parish Zoning and Planning Commission, a charter member of the Ellendale Country Club, and a member of the Krewe of Houmas and King of Houmas in 1961
• attended and graduated from Thibodaux College in residence; enjoyed golfing, boating and flying and was extremely knowledgeable and loved to discuss the history of Lafourche Parish; though he was never in the oil business, he knew, associated with and worked with the pioneers of the oil industry in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes
• devoted much of his life to help the priest and religious in south Louisiana and loved to meet and visit with people and begin friendships; semi-retired and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Robert Hector ‘Bobby’ Boudreaux

• age 54, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Faith "Chickie" Hebert Boudreaux of Bayou Blue; his mother, Edga Mae Ledet Boudreaux of Thibodaux; two sons, Robert "Robbie" Boudreaux and Bruce Boudreaux and fiancee’, Allison Coffman; one daughter, Christi Boudreaux Godwin and husband, Robert; two brothers, Merl Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Mona, and Brian Boudreaux and wife, Kim; three sisters, Jody Bourgeois and husband, Joseph "Joe", Denise Naquin and husband, Leo, and Debbie Boudreaux; two grandchildren, Kaydee Godwin and Hunter Coffman; and his mother-in-law, Doris "DeDe" Hebert
• preceded in death by his father, Merl Boudreaux Sr.; his grandparents, Hector and Mary Boudreaux and Edward and Anna Ledet; and his father-in-law, Bruce P. Hebert
• retired operator with Schlumberger Well Service in 2000; loved woodworking, enjoyed his retirement and playing with his two grandchildren
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eula Mae Triche Collins

• age 85, a native of Paradis and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:29 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kirby Collins Jr. and Buddy Collins; two daughters, Patricia Culpepper and Judy Duet; one brother, Wilson "Buck" Triche; two half-brothers, Edmond Adams Sr. and Elson Adams; one sister, Evelyn T. Serigny; three half-sisters, Josephine and Stella Adams and Maria A. Saia; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Collins Sr.; her parents, John Clayton Triche and Valerie Leoncia Sevin Triche; three brothers, John Jr., Charles and William Triche; one half-brother, Lee Adams; three sisters, Jean T. Arceneaux, Beulah T. Savage and Sally Triche; and one grandson, Eric Duet

James t. Lytal III

• age 63, a resident of Lockport, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at Lindy Boggs Medical Center in New Orleans
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Debra Tesson Powell; one son, James Lytal IV; two daughters, Gerilyn Lytal Roth and Debra Lytal; one brother, Patrick Lytal; and three grandchildren, Regan, Ashley and Andre Roth
• founder and president of Lytal Enterprises Inc., Lytal Marine Services, L. L. C., and a number of other companies involved in the offshore marine industry, real-estate development and the automotive industry; all of his companies were headquartered in Lockport; he moved to Lockport at an early age; received his early training in the marine industry from Donald Bollinger Sr., whom he regarded as a mentor and close friend
• an avid fisherman and in earlier years also loved to hunt; involved in a number of civic and patriotic projects to include the Rotary Club of Lockport and was a initial contributor to the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans; former member of the State of Louisiana Commerce and Industry Committee; graduate of Lockport High School and attended Louisiana State University
• Falgout Funeral Home

Hazel T. Nacio

• age 62, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Albert Nacio Sr.; three sons, Albert Jr. and wife, Penny, Allen and wife, Connie, and Darren Nacio Sr.; one daughter, Neomia Watson and husband, Jason; one stepdaughter, Shirley Shicksnider; two stepbrothers, Lee J. Domangue and Adam Triche; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Triche and Camilla Matherne; one brother, Haze Triche; one stepbrother, Ernest Domangue; one sister, Hellen Triche; six stepsisters, Vivian Boudreaux, Alice Massey, Shirley Thomassie, Eve Cressonie, Sadie Brunet and Maude Guidroz; and two grandchildren, Albert Nacio III and Baby Girl Nacio
• Catholic

Karen McClain Rester

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by her companion, Michael King; one son, Robert Rester; one daughter, Darlene Rester Wheeler; two sisters, Patricia Haas and Gail McClain; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Jeanne Pecot McClain; and one sister, Carol Marie McClain
• Catholic

Eveline R. Rodrigue

• age 94, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Rodrigue; her parents, Frank and Elodie Trosclair Rodrigue; and one sister, Lovinia Rodrigue
• member of the Ladies Altar Society at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 50 years

Warren J. Theriot Sr.

• age 63, a resident of Bayou Lourse, died Sunday, July 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Hargrave Funeral Home; dismissal service today at the funeral home; mass today at St. Andrews Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Lisa Theriot, Cindy Theriot, Annette Theriot and Hope Theriot Carr and husband, David; one son, Warren Theriot Jr. and wife, Diana; and their mother, Geraldine "Lou" Triche Randall; three sisters, Artie Mae Tabor and husband, Charles "Buck" Tabor, Marcia Dupre and husband, Wade Dupre, and Donna Theriot Landry; four brothers, Hillary Theriot and wife, Greta, Eugene Theriot and wife, Theresa, Wilfred Theriot and wife, Delores, and Gary Theriot and wife, Dianne; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer King, Jonathan Theriot, Jeffery Fields, Bruce Campbell, Derrick Campbell, Travis Theriot, Amber Theriot, Aaron Clark, Chandler Carr and Michael Carr; and two great-grandchildren, Curry King and Jaleigh King
• preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Julia Theriot; and one son, Charles Theriot
• retired project manager for Chevron and served his country in the U. S. Army; an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, boating and hunting
• Hargrave Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 4, 2005

Lawrence Maurice ‘Fat’ Queen

• age 23, a native of Jefferson County, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 23, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home; dismissal service Saturday at Jefferson County High School Auditorium in Fayette, Miss., with burial in Hollywood Cemetery
• survived by his father, Andrew Short of Houma; his stepmother, Barbara Short of Houma; his grandfather, Willie Queen Sr. of Fayette; three brothers, Robert Queen, Terrence Queen of Houma and Andrew Queen of Port Gibson, Miss.; two sisters, Krissa Queen of Houma and Moneat Queen of Fayette; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his mother, Diane Queen Short; one brother, Eric Queen; and his grandmothers, Mary Lee Harried Queen and Werdna Louise Short

Ernestine Short ‘Stine’ Ross

• age 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Louis Ross; her mother, Ella Mae Etheridge; three sons, Christopher Ross, Louis Ross and wife, Clois, and Alexander Ross, all of Gibson; one brother, Ulysses Short Jr. of Gibson; one sister, Susie Guillory and husband, Al, of Gibson; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Ulysses Short Sr.; and one daughter, Juashika Ross
• nurse’s aid at St. Mary’s Nursing Home and was the manager at K-Marts Snack Shop; member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church and the senior choir

Leonise P. Toups

• age 86, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Larry Paul Toups and wife, Dina; two daughters, Barbara T. Falgout and Beverly T. Sonnamaker and husband, Charles; three sisters, Rose Pierce, Earline Pitre and Wilavia Chiasson; eight grandchildren, Denise Matthews, L. Paul Toups, Jennifer Shelton, Kevin Toups, Dena Fernell, Lance Toups, Reed Fanguy and Kelli McNamara; and eight great-grandchildren, Gavin Toups, Rory Fernell, Kelsey Fernell, Darcey Fernell, Denae Matthews, Melyssa Matthews, Maygan Steele and Cole Steele
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bouzigard Toups; his parents, Remie Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; one son, Leonise J. Toups Jr.; five brothers, Remie Jr., Lodess J., Loris, David and Noless Toups; three sisters, Leona Anselmi, Noiscia Duet and Elescia Bouffanie; and one son-in-law, Dennis George J. Falgout
• retired commercial shrimper, fur trapper and horticulturist raising fruits and vegetables; 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 5, 2005

Bella Pellegrin Authement

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Myra Authement Landry and husband, Lester; three sons, Timmy Authement and wife, Alice, Tommy Authement and wife, Annette, and Magnel "Tony" Authement and wife, Virginia; four brothers, David Pellegrin Sr., Usy "U. J." Pellegrin, Eugene "Skip" Pellegrin and Daniel "Butch" Pellegrin; one sister, Barbara Carlos; six grandchildren, Tricia Freeman, Prentiss "Boo" Freeman and wife, Katherine, Timmy Authe-ment Jr., Jenna Authement, Louis Authement and Emily Authement; and one great-grandchild, Asa Magnel Freeman
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnel J. Authement; her parents, Usy Pellegrin and Linda Theriot Pellegrin; and one brother, Donald Pellegrin
• 1944 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1945 graduate of Spencer Business College; member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post No. 9608, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit No. 380, Altar Society, ODACA "Original Doll Artist Council of America", a doll artist and homemaker; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Daniel ‘Big D’ Walters

• age 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, July 29, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Lionel and Richard Walters, both of Houma, Cary Lee Walters and Stafford Walters, both of Augusta, Ga.; and seven sisters, Mercedes Smith, Bertha Walters, Evelyn Walters, Mary Ann Poindexter, Gloria Landry, Gail Walters and Debra Stovall, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Doretha Tillman Walters; four brothers, Charley Jr., Leonard, Willie Lee and Edward Walters; and one sister, Stella Mae Walters
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Eric Prevost

• age 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Port Allen, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005
• religious services Saturday at St. Peter United Methodist Church in Clinton, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his stepfather, Joeron Washington of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Erica Prevost of Boutte; four sisters, Aggie P. Young of Thibodaux, Rita Farr of San Francisco, Louise Puhe of McComb, Miss., and Rochelle Washington of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Glenn Price of Thibodaux, Roy Lee Price of Las Vegas, Dave Welson Washington of Baton Rouge and Duke Washington of Lockport; and his grandparents, Edwine and Walter Prevost
• preceded in death by his mother, Odile Prevost Washington; and one brother, Ray Lee Price
• Baptist

Louis Albert ‘T-Lay’ Dugas Sr.

• age 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Thibodaux Dugas; one son, Louis Dugas Jr.; one daughter, Linda D. Landry; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Agatha Lucile Price Dugas; two daughters, Judy and Jackie Dugas; three brothers, Edward, Hubert and Paul Dugas; one halfbrother, Horace Zeringue; and two half-sisters, Gertie Folse and Lillian Z. Thibodaux
• retired employee of Magnolia Liquor Company and a World War II veteran; member of Home, Hook and Ladder Fire Company, VFW and American Legion and 40/8

 

AUGUST 5, 2005

Bella Pellegrin Authement

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Myra Authement Landry and husband, Lester; three sons, Timmy Authement and wife, Alice, Tommy Authement and wife, Annette, and Magnel "Tony" Authement and wife, Virginia; four brothers, David Pellegrin Sr., Usy "U.J." Pellegrin, Eugene "Skip" Pellegrin and Daniel "Butch" Pellegrin; one sister, Barbara Carlos; six grandchildren, Tricia Freeman, Prentiss "Boo" Freeman and wife, Katherine, Timmy Authement Jr., Jenna Authement, Louis Authement and Emily Authement; and one great-grandchild, Asa Magnel Freeman
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnel J. Authement; her parents, Usy Pellegrin and Linda Theriot Pellegrin; and one brother, Donald Pellegrin
• 1944 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1945 graduate of Spencer Business College; member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post No. 9608, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit No. 380, Altar Society, ODACA "Original Doll Artist Council of America", a doll artist and homemaker; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Marian Vegas Charpentier

• age 76, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Golden Meadow Methodist Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Linda C. Pitre and husband, Benton Pitre and Kate Charpentier; three brothers, Wilford, Edway and Earl Vegas; two sisters, Ruby Adams and Beatrice Charpentier; four grandchildren, Lisa Bouvier, Rachel Callais, Joni Wyatt and Wayne John Rousse; and four great-grandchildren, Michaela Callais, Michael Callais Jr., James Paul Bouvier Jr. and Elaina Marie Wyatt
• preceded in death by her husband, Wester Charpentier; her parents, Antoine P. Vegas and Elidia Guidry Vegas; one brother, Joseph Vegas; and three sisters, Dorida Pitre, Din Ginter and Madeline Duet
• member of Eastern Star and enjoyed cooking for her family
• Falgout Funeral Home

Glenn Paul Ledet Sr.

• age 62, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clara Danos Ledet; one son, Glenn P. Ledet Jr.; two daughters, Angie Plaisance and husband, Eves, and Gwen Chiasson and husband, Keith; four brothers, Neil, Maurie, Jack and Allen Ledet; seven sisters, Dena Colombel, Joyce Ougel, Earline Matherne, Trudy Bourg, Ruby Lefort, Lee Guidroz and Evelyn Tyler; five grandchildren, Lacey Ledet, Keara Plaisance, Tony Plaisance, Justin Chiasson and Jaya Chiasson; and one great-grandchild, Dravin Kennedy
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Ledet and Ella Falgout Ledet; and two brothers, Edward Ledet and L. J. Ledet
• Samart Funeral Home

Clincy Claude Pontiff

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• visitation Monday at Jacob Schoen and Sons Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Lilly Generos Pontiff; two sons, Bruce and Court; two daughters, Phyllis Coomer and Anita Pontiff; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elvance and Marie Aucoin Pontiff
• honored D-Day World War II veteran and retired Stevedore Member ILA 3000

 

AUGUST 7, 2005

Daris David ‘Big D’ Dasch Jr.

• age 47, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 12:49 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005
• memorial service was held Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis
• survived by his wife, Anita Detillier Dasch; his father, Daris D. Dasch Sr.; one daughter, Merielle Ray; one sister, Audrey Lancaster; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Dempster Dasch; and one brother, Kenny Dasch

Allen Joseph ‘Capt. Allen’ Faves

• age 72, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Friday, July 29, 2005
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Monday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Rose Lodrigue Faves; one stepson, Sammy Lodrigue; three daughters, Melanie Stokes, Mary Alice Steven and Jennifer Faves; four stepdaughters, Cheryl Ainsworth, Lisa Ainsworth, Germaine Ainsworth and Brandie L.; one brother, Jimmy Farve; one sister, Helen Farve; 10 grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alida Part Farve; five brothers, Percy, Willie, Johnny, Randolph and Joseph Farve; four sisters, Marie, Louise, Genieve and Pearl Farve; and one stepsister, Juliette
• served in the U. S. Army during World War II and worked as a boat captain for more than 50 years; Catholic

Louis Deral Fontenot Sr.

• age 75, a native of Grand Prairie and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• visitation today and Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Janice Guillory Fontenot; two sons, Chip and Marc Fontenot; four daughters, Michelle and husband, Brian Boudwin, Toni Glynn, Denise and husband, Steve Portier, and Dorothy Fontenot; three brothers, Beverly Fontenot and wife, Gayle, Herbert Fontenot and wife, Stephanie, and Joseph Fontenot; one sister, Barbara and husband, Mack Corcoran; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lula Pitre Fontenot; one son, Lionel Fontenot; and one daughter, Yvette Fontenot
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War; retired from BellSouth after 36 years of service; part-time deputy for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Telephone Pioneers, St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Sidney Lopez Jr.

• age 72, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No 2
• survived by four sons, Johnny R. Lopez, James C. Lopez and wife, Janice, David L. Lopez and wife, Michele, all of Houma, and Michael S. Lopez and companion, Connie Hodges, of Harvey; one daughter, Debra M. Lopez Harper and companion, David Adams, of Harvey; one brother, Jessie Lopez of Picayune, Miss.; one sister, Stella Moon of Alvin, Texas; nine grandchildren, James Lopez and Gregory Lopez of Houma, Richard Harper of Virginia Beach, Va., Adam Harper of Houma, Philip Harper of Waco, Texas, Robert Harper of Gretna, Garrett Lopez, Conner Lopez and Lauren Lopez of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Alexander Harper of Waco
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Lopez Sr. and Mary DeMarcey Lopez; one brother, Raywood Lopez; and one sister, Audrey Lopez
• retired welder who worked with Gemoco-Weatherford for 40 years; served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Florence Mary Rodriguez

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005
• time of remembrance and reflection observed Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with the Rev. Freddie Decal officiating, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her beloved husband of 59 wonderful years, Anthony Walton Rodriguez Sr. of Houma; two sons, Anthony "Coonie" Rodriguez Jr. and Barry Rodriguez of Houma; one sister, Mary Babin Chapman of Houma, one brother, Andrew Babin; Judy Roddy Rodriguez of Houma and Rosanna Gray of Visailia, Calif., who held a special place in her heart; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice Babin; one son, Danny Rodriguez; two brothers, Pete and Mark Babin; and two sisters, Rita Moore and Enel Rochel
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

 

AUGUST 8, 2005

Arthenese ‘Mrs. Red’ Terrebonne Adams

• age 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilbert J. Adams Sr.; three sons, Wilbert J. Adams Jr., Ray T. Adams and Kirby Adams; three daughters, Susan Adams, Jeanie Richardel and Crystal Borne; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Terrebonne Sr. and Eureka Lafont Terrebonne; one brother, Kirby Terrebonne Jr.; and two sisters, Sally T. Gaspard and Ruth Ann T. Guidry
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Louis Deral Fontenot Sr.

• age 75, a native of Grand Prairie and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Janice Guillory Fontenot; two sons, Chip and Marc Fontenot; four daughters, Michelle Boudwin and husband, Brian, Toni Glynn, Denise Portier and husband, Steve, and Dorothy Fontenot; three brothers, Beverly Fontenot and wife, Gayle, Herbert Fontenot and wife, Stephanie, and Joseph Fontenot; one sister, Barbara Corcoran and husband, Mack; 12 grandchildren, Amy Fontenot, Mitzi Lacey, Tiffany Duplantis, Paul Portier, Erin Corley, Katie Fontenot, Jason Fontenot, Kori Glynn, Nicki Glynn, Courtney Glynn, Josh Fontenot and Jessie Boudwin; and seven great-grandchildren, Chase Fontenot, Tate Fontenot, Bryson Corso, Reese Bourg, Madison Duplantis, Evan Duplantis and Luke Liner
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lula Pitre Fontenot; one son, Lionel Fontenot; and one daughter, Yvette Fontenot
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War; retired from BellSouth after 36 years of service; part-time deputy for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Telephone Pioneers, St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelson Joseph Kramer Sr.

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Genevieve Ledet Kramer of Bourg; five sons, Allen Kramer and wife, Pearly, Nelson Kramer Jr. and wife, Mona, Robert Kramer and wife, Stephanie, of Houma, Dwight Kramer and wife, Ethel, and Whitney "Butch" Kramer and wife, Becky, of Bourg; two daughters, Peggy K. Dupre and husband, Teddy Sr., of Schriever and Tina K. LaCaze and husband, James Jr., of Gray; two brothers, Theodore "T. J." Kramer of Coteau and Whitney Kramer Jr. of Wesson, Miss.; six sisters, Joy Kramer of Houma, Merline Gemelli, Evelyn Callender of Wesson, Carolyn Lirette and husband, Kirby, of Houma, Pamela Quick and husband, Roy, of Montegut and Cynthia Rogers and husband, Albert, of Tylertown, Miss.; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney J. Kramer Sr. and Louvinia Hebert Kramer; and one brother-in-law, Bernard Gemelli Sr.
• worked for the Houma City Police Department for seven years, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for six years and Terrebonne Parish School Board, where he retired after 18 years of service; juvenile officer and investigator; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Sidney Lopez Jr.

• age 72, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No 2
• survived by four sons, Johnny R. Lopez, James C. Lopez and wife, Janice, David L. Lopez and wife, Michele, all of Houma, and Michael S. Lopez and companion, Connie Hodges, of Harvey; one daughter, Debra M. Lopez Harper and companion, David Adams, of Harvey; one brother, Jessie Lopez of Picayune, Miss.; one sister, Stella Moon of Alvin, Texas; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Lopez Sr. and Mary DeMarcey Lopez; one brother, Raywood Lopez; and one sister, Audrey Lopez
• retired welder with Gemoco-Weatherford for 40 years; served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Eddie J. Pitre Jr.

• age 47, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 2:43 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Laurie A. Pitre; his parents, Rosemary and Eddie Pitre Sr.; two brothers, Donavon and Darrin Pitre; three sisters, Janice P. Lassere, Tammie P. Falgoust and Rhonda P. Buckley; and his grandmother, Claudia R. Pitre
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilfred Pitre and Florence and Elie Hebert

 

AUGUST 9, 2005

Joyce Lirette Abernathy

• age 84, a native of Montegut and resident of Slidell, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• funeral services were held Monday in the chapel of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, with burial in Mandeville Cemetery
• survived by two stepchildren, Evangeline Lambert and Carolyn Carter; one brother, Wilbert "Bill" Lirette; five grandchildren, Barbara L. DeGruy, Katherine L. Womac, Robert Lambert Jr., Karen Schnadelbach and Marie Thompson; eight great-grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews, Patti Rai Chauvin, Harry Dugas, Paulette Lundy, Wayne Lirette, Judy Lirette, Cynthia Cunningham, Danny Lirette, Jerry Lara, Elizabeth Ducker, Gary Lirette, Susan Maffia, Jackie Lirette and Mike Lirette; and numerous grand-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Wilson Abernathy; her parents, Emile and Angelice LeCompte Lirette; four siblings, Audrey "Sam", Melvin Lirette, Verna Lirette and Ouida L. Breaux; one nephew; two grand-nephews; and two great-grandchildren
• E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Florence Augusta McClellan Joller

• age 88, a native of St. Louis and resident of Clearwater, Fla., died at 11:14 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Oakville, Mo.; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis
• survived by two sons, Emil William Joller and wife, Claire, of Houma, and Edgar Joseph Joller and wife, Carol, of Safety Harbor, Fla.; three grandchildren, Lorna J. Monteleon of Lafayette, David Joller of Safety Harbor and Sharon Joller of Tampa, Fla.; and one great-grandson, Gian Paolo Monteleon of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her husband, Emil Joller; her parents, Frederick McClellan and Lillian Gindra Moffett McClellan Burger; one brother, William F. McClellan; and one sister, Dorothy M. Kirsch
• Kutis Funeral Home

Nelson Joseph Kramer Sr.

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 58 years, Genevieve Ledet Kramer of Bourg; five sons, Allen Kramer and wife, Pearly, Nelson Kramer Jr. and wife, Mona, Robert Kramer and wife, Stephanie, of Houma, Dwight Kramer and wife, Ethel, and Whitney "Butch" Kramer and wife, Becky, of Bourg; two daughters, Peggy K. Dupre and husband, Teddy Sr., of Schriever and Tina K. LaCaze and husband, James Jr., of Gray; two brothers, Theodore "T.J." Kramer of Coteau and Whitney Kramer Jr. of Wesson, Miss.; six sisters, Joy Kramer of Houma, Merline Gemelli, Evelyn Callender of Wesson, Carolyn Lirette and husband, Kirby, of Houma, Pamela Quick and husband, Roy, of Montegut and Cynthia Rogers and husband, Albert, of Tylertown, Miss.; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney J. Kramer Sr. and Louvinia Hebert Kramer; and one brother-in-law, Bernard Gemelli Sr.
• worked for the Houma City Police Department for seven years, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office for six years and Terrebonne Parish School Board, where he retired after 18 years of service; juvenile officer and investigator; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rita Thibodeaux Oncale

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Bernice Foret
• preceded in death by her parents, Francois and Alice Hebert Thibodeaux; one brother, Joseph Thibodeaux Sr.; and one sister, Margie Navarre

Milton Henry Ockman

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; Celebration of his life Wednesday at the church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Susan Chauvin Ockman of Raceland; two sons, Ronald Joseph Ockman and wife, Yvonne, and Mark Robert Ockman, all of Raceland; one daughter, Stephanie O. Pitts and husband, Wes, of Raceland; three sisters, Marie O. Williams and husband, Cliff, of Georgetown, Texas, Gloria O. Norton and husband, Raymond, of Waveland, Miss., and Earline O. Carambat and husband, Joe, of Waveland; one sister-in-law, Amelie Ockman of Metairie; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph Ockman and Palmire Tanguis Ockman; and one brother, Robert Ockman Jr.
• retired engineer for Union Pacific Railroad and was a U. S. Marine Corps of the Vietnam War; member of the VFW, American Legion and the Marine Corps League serving as Paymaster and Commandant; coordinator for Toys for Tots and the Bayou Parish Detachment of The Young Marines

Cindy R. Hymel

• age 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 6:25 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Wednesday at the church
• survived by her husband, Blaise Hymel; her parents, Robert and Barbara Hutchinson Robicheaux; one son, Taylor Joseph Hymel; two daughters, Lindsey Rae Hymel and Abbey Nicole Hymel; two brothers, Craig and Chris Robicheaux; and three sisters, Robin Rieve, Debbie Vacquez and Becky Gueniot
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Robichaux and Mr. and Mrs. Adney Hutchinson

Cestive Pierre ‘Shoe Me’ Dufrene

• age 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emelda Adams Dufrene; three sons, Weldon, Terry and Tommy Dufrene; one daughter, Diane D. Loupe; two sisters, Melodia D. Dufrene and Angela D. Hebert; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clemille and Sophie Rivet Dufrene; three brothers, Whitney, Louis and Evans Dufrene; and one sister, Lucille D. Hebert
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Uneta Danos

• age 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Randy "T-Ran" Borne Jr.; and one sister, Lorena S. Singleton
• preceded in death by her husband, Achille Danos; her parents, Oliver Serigny and Julie Crosby Serigny; five brothers, Levi, Oliver Jr., Eunice, Joseph and Ludgues Serigny; and four sisters, Amay S. Danos, Lovina S. Griffin, Melza S. Borne and Olivia S. Serigny
• Catholic

 

AUGUST 10, 2005

Jacqueline Brown Bonvillian

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 8:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harry Lonzo Bonvillian Sr.; her mother, Victoria Matthews Brown; three sons, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Charmaine, of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife, Jocelyn, of Baton Rouge and Corey C. Bonvillian of New Iberia; four daughters, Angela B. Lawson and husband, Wayne, of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian, Tammy B. Carvin and husband, Rodney, and Andrea B. Lawson and husband, Edward, all of Houma; two brothers, Anthony Brown and wife, Augustine, of Sorrento, and Terry Brown of Houma; four sisters, Beverly B. Bonvillian and husband, Paul, Rose Smith and husband, Martin, Patricia Payne and husband, Frederick, and Lannie Ostean and husband, Tyrone, all of Houma; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Willis Brown Sr.; two brothers, Willis Brown Jr. and Charles Brown; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• food-service technician for 26 years with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church

Walter M. Dedon

• age 72, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:38 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Walter Jacob Dedon and wife, Christina, Randall Dedon, Jason Dedon, Joshua Dedon and Jacob Dedon; five daughters, Mamie D. Hurst and husband, Paul, Nancy D. Bonaventure, Patricia D. Roberts, Alice D. Martin and Carolyn D. Bouziga and husband, George; one brother, Sonny Dedon; six sisters, Alice D. Millet, Dorothy D. Hrychuck, Lillie D. Hall, Barbara Jean D. Alonzo, Bertha D. Androski and May "Sister" D. Duplessis; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Redden Dedon; his parents, Jacob and Fannie Ebby Dedon; and four brothers, Alfred, Elmo, Hubert and Buddy Dedon
• retired from Baton Rouge Department of Public Works and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Dorothy P. ‘Missy’ Keife

• age 54, a native of Baton Rouge, a former resident of Houma and resident of Florida, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005
• memorial service Friday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma; burial Saturday at Resthaven Cemetery in Baton Rouge
• survived by her husband, John M. Keife; two stepchildren, John B. Keife of Ewarton, Jamaica, and Jennifer Conrad and husband, Dr. Erich Conrad of New Orleans; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. and Frances Manly Pelayo
• served as director of the Critical Care Services at Palms West Hospital in Florida

 

AUGUST 11, 2005

Jacqueline Brown Bonvillian

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 8:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harry Lonzo Bonvillian Sr.; her mother, Victoria Matthews Brown; three sons, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Charmaine, of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife, Jocelyn, of Baton Rouge and Corey C. Bonvillian of New Iberia; four daughters, Angela B. Lawson and husband, Wayne, of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian, Tammy B. Carvin and husband, Rodney, and Andrea B. Lawson and husband, Edward, all of Houma; two brothers, Anthony Brown and wife, Augustine, of Sorrento, and Terry Brown of Houma; four sisters, Beverly B. Bonvillian and husband, Paul, Rose Smith and husband, Martin, Patricia Payne and husband, Frederick, and Lannie Ostean and husband, Tyrone, all of Houma; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Willis Brown Sr.; two brothers, Willis Brown Jr. and Charles Brown; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• food-service technician for 26 years with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church; enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, singing gospel music, mission work and writing poetry
• Community Funeral Home

Wayland F. Demere

• age 83, a native of Everglades, Fla., and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Cut Off; services Friday at the center, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Sylvia Stevens Demere; two sons, Delton Demere and Damas Demere; one daughter, Bernice Kibodeaux; two brothers, Stanley Demere and Richard Demere; three sisters, Fay Gooding, Peggy Gooding and Betty Goff; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, St. Clair and Exie Hamilton Demere; one grandson, Gordon Kibodeaux; and one sister, Estelle Brown
• retired fisherman and a member of the Lighthouse Worship Center

Mildred Danos Folse

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, V.J. Folse Jr.; one daughter, Aglonie Depner; one brother, Steve Danos; three sisters, Hazel Chiasson, Lois Pierce and Noela Terracina; one grandchild, Jason Robichaux; and one great-grandchild, Brody Robichaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Alidor Danos Sr. and Aglonie D. Danos; three brothers, Alidor Jr., Herbert and Herman Danos; and one sister, Nabby Usey
• member of Raceland Senior Citizens and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Robert ‘Glenn’ Pruitt

• age 57, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:43 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ramona D. Pruitt; two sons, Samuel Pruitt and wife, Jayme, and Chad Pruitt and wife, Mandy, all of Thibodaux; two daughters, Katherine Pruitt of Baton Rouge and Betty Jo Pruitt of Thibodaux; two brothers, Charles Pruitt of Mississippi and Marion Coulston of Thibodaux; two sisters, Velma Allen and Marie O’Neil, both of Mississippi; and two grandchildren, Niki Hebert and Codi Pruitt
• preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lois Landrum Pruitt; and one sister, Betty Pruitt Pitre
• Samart Funeral Home

Mindi Comardelle Trosclair

• age 21, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Abel Trosclair Sr.; her parents, Leslie Comardelle Sr. and Linda Fonseca Comardelle; two sons, Abel Trosclair Jr. and Timothy Trosclair; one daughter, Lauren Trosclair; three brothers, Leslie Jr., Jason and Ernest Comardelle; and three sisters, Stephanie Parria, Lisa Spahr and Shelly Perrillioux

 

AUGUST 12, 2005

Dr. Roland Fink

• age 87, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at Lafayette General Hospital
• funeral service held Saturday at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice, with the Revs. Carolyn Volentine and Frank Davis officiatingl entombment in St. Paul Mausoleum; in honor of Dr. Fink’s Jewish faith, a Kidish Prayer Service held by the family and assisted by Rabbi Dr. Z. Aviner Sunday at the mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Cynthia Fink Ardoin and husband, Dr. Van Ardoin, of Houma, and Dr. Rhonda Moser of Eunice; five grandchildren, Van Michael Ardoin II, Marc Roland Ardoin and wife, Sara, Rebecca Erin Moser, Sarah Moser Fruge’ and husband, Michael, and Michal Ethan Moser; a special companion, Ruth Ellen Duplechin; his special nephew, Herbert Fink Jr.; and his cousin, Herbert "Cuz" Fink
• preceded in death by his parents, Max and Julia Jacobs Fink; his wife, Ruby Ruth Brady Fink; four brothers, Herbert Fink Sr., Paul Fink, George Fink and Maxwell Fink; and two sisters, Gertrude Fink and Helen Fink Cohn
• graduated from Ouachita High School in 1934 and attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe and Louisiana State University before completing his education at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., in 1940
• practiced optometry in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles before serving in the U. S. Army Medical Corp in World War II; after the war, he joined his wife in the practice of optometry in Eunice and Ville Platte and practiced 60 years before finally retiring; served on the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners from 1949-54
• involved in numerous business ventures over the years; a pioneer in broadcasting in southwest Louisiana and was one of the original owners and directors of KLFY Channel 10 in Lafayette, of KEUN radio station in Eunice and of KVPI radio station in Ville Platte; serving as president and chairman of the board of KVPI at the time of his death
• master member of Harmony Lodge No. 410 in Eunice; devoted outdoorsman who learned to hunt and fish with his older brothers on the bayous and in the woods around his native Monroe; hunted and fished throughout the continental United States, Alaska and Central America; knew his way around every good fishing hole in Toledo Bend, Lake Chicot and the Atchafalaya Basin; a founding member of Davis Island Hunting Club on the Mississippi River and was active on the island through his final season; hunted and fished on Davis Island for nearly 40 years and was glad he had the chance to share his love of the outdoors with his grandchildren; also was still catching bass in his secret spot near Eunice just a few days before his final illness
• Quirk and Son Funeral Home

Elizabeth Ann ‘Lit Lit’ Roberts

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at Friendswood Church of God; religious service Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Ann Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, August Anthony Roberts; one son, Ernest "Chau-fee" Breaux Jr.; one daughter, Bernice Marie Breaux; two brothers, Harold and T.J. Matherne; three sisters, Gloria Robertson, Theresa LeBoeuf and Patsy Soley; and four grandchildren, Joey and Jonathan Breaux, Tangie Anderson and Christopher Dorion
• preceded in death by her parents, Toussant J. and Bernice Marie Vito Matherne; six brothers, Beldon, Kirby, Johnny, Herbert, William and Roy Matherne; and one sister, Leonise Fanguy
• director of childcare at Friendswood Church of God and a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Friendswood Church of God
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dwayne Michael Buquet

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, Gerald Buquet of Gretna; one sister, Judy Olivier and husband, Bobby, of Houma; two nieces; and four nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon Joseph Buquet and Cecelia Dorothy Blanchard Buquet; his grandparents, Lawrence and Evelina Clark Buquet and Joseph and Emaline Champagne Blanchard; and one sister-in-law, Carol Buquet
• warehouse employee with A/C Supplies and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Raymond Vickers

• age 58, a native of Gray, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005
• funeral services were held Thursday at Aimwell Pentecostal Church in Jena, with burial in Ford Cemetery of Aimwell
• survived by his wife, Sharon Vickers of Gray; one daughter, Tricia Leigh Bergeron of Houma; one son, Noel Raymond Vickers of Houma; two sisters, Verlen Sue Evans and Valerie Berry, both of Jena; three brothers, Houston, Danny and Marvin Vickers, all of Jena; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by one brother, Billy Vickers
• in sales in the natural-gas industry

Angel Joy Myles

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005
  graveside services were held today at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Lemetricea Rose Neville; her father, Eric Joseph Myles; her grandparents, Jeanne Lagarde, Lawrence Naville and Louis Myles; her step-grandfather, George Navarie; two brothers, Jihad Neville and Eric Myles Jr.; and three sisters, Haroldnesha Neville, Sanai Neville and Asia Myles
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Layce Myles

 

AUGUST 13, 2005

Dickinson Joseph ‘Dick’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 62, a native of Go-lden Meadow and resident of Thibod-aux, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Judy Ledet Boudreaux of Thibodaux; one son, Dickinson Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Lydia, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Pamela Antill and husband, Chris, of Houma, and Tricia Thibodaux and husband, Darrell, of Lockport; two brothers, Aramis Boudreaux Jr. of Cut Off and Rogers Boudreaux of Galliano; one sister, Louella Fonseca of Cut Off; and four grandchildren, Andrew Antill, Nicholas Antill, Mason Thibodaux and Caleb Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Aramise Boudreaux Sr. and Rosa Terrebonne Boudreaux; and two brothers, Gerald Boudreaux and Terry Boudreaux
• U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and an inventory analysis with Cameco/John Deer; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 14, 2005

Dickinson Joseph ‘Dick’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Judy Ledet Boudreaux of Thibodaux; one son, Dickinson Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Lydia, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Pamela Antill and husband, Chris, of Houma, and Tricia Thibodaux and husband, Darrell, of Lockport; two brothers, Aramis Boudreaux Jr. of Cut Off and Rogers Boudreaux of Galliano; one sister, Louella Fonseca of Cut Off; and four grandchildren, Andrew Antill, Nicholas Antill, Mason Thibodaux and Caleb Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Aramise Boudreaux Sr. and Rosa Terrebonne Boudreaux; and two brothers, Gerald Boudreaux and Terry Boudreaux
• U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and inventory analysis with Cameco/John Deer; parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Octavia Savoie Daigle

• age 88, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Edley Babin Daigle Jr. and wife, Carolyn; Lloyd Fatchett Daigle and wife, Cynthia, all of Bayou Blue and David Landry Daigle and wife, Ruth of Kenner; one daughter, Kathy Gautreaux and husband, Roy of Houma; one son-in-law, Douglas Campbell of Metairie; two brothers, Richard Savoie and wife, Stella of Bayou Blue; Paul Carroll Savoie and wife, Elizabeth of Springfield, Va.; five sisters, Norma Falgout and husband, Linus of Westwego; Iris Brien and husband, Ivy, Claire Marcel and husband, Forrest; Erna LeBauve and husband, Dennison, and Ellen Rogers and husband, Clement, all of Bayou Blue; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edley Joseph Daigle Sr.; her parents, Edward Danoudet Savoie and Lucille Severine Babin Savoie; one daughter, Evelyn Daigle Campbell; and two brothers, Phillip Edward Savoie and Murry George Savoie
• founder, past member and officer of the Bayou Blue Home Demonstration Club and a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church Altar Society; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; taught Catechism for many years, belonged to Bayou Blue Recreation District and was a diligent fair worker for recreation and the church
• Samart Funeral Home

Martin Matthew ‘Cat’ Guidry

• age 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:55 p.m. Friday Aug. 12, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Frances "Tuttie" Liner of Bayou Dularge; his step-father, Ivy "Shine" Liner of Bayou Dularge; his former wife, Christine Marie Theriot Bridges; one son, Ashley Peter Guidry and wife, Debra of Houma; one daughter, Lea Marie Guidry Verret and husband, Brad of Houma; five brothers, Kurnest "Snookie" Paul Guidry Jr. and wife, Patricia, Clinton John Liner and wife, Merrill, Randy Paul Liner Sr. and wife, Mary of Houma; Ralph Joseph Liner and wife, Stacey, and Kevin Joseph Liner and wife, Shannon of Theriot; one sister, Phyllis Ann Liner Dugas and husband, Albert "Buddy" of Theriot; two grandchildren, Courtney Elizabeth Verret and Kyera Alexis Guidry; and three step-grandchildren, Michael Blayne Scott, Trent Matthew Scott and Kade Jordan Scott
• preceded in death by his father, Kurnest Paul Guidry Sr.; and his grandparents, Sanders and Bridgette Dehart and Clifford and Mary Guidry
• driller with Tetra Technologies Inc. for many years; member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Don Joseph Liner Sr.

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Chapel; service time not decided, but held at the chapel, with burial in the Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by his wife, Connie Ann Eschette Liner; his parents, Percy J. and Peggy Sapia Liner; one son, Don Joseph Liner Jr. of Bayou Blue; and two sisters, Tina Liner and Lena LeBoeuf
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Carrol Sr. and Bessie Bergeron Sapia and Phillip and Rita Mae Raclusado

Oretta Harris Walker

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Franklin Walker of Houma; two sons, Darryl Walker of Houma and Dennis Walker and wife, Doretha, of Wichita, Kan.; four brothers, Willie Harris Jr. of New Orleans, Albert Harris of St. Paul, Minn., Elvin and Harold Harris of Houma; two sisters, Elma H. Owens and husband, Roland, of Gibson and Vera H. Lawson of St. Paul; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by one brother, Lester Harris; and two sisters, Ophelia and Anita Harris; homemaker and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

 

AUGUST 15, 2005

Alexander Joseph ‘Snook’ Armond Jr.

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dudlene Markham Armond of Houma; his mother, Elaine "Bunny" Fonseca Burke of Houma; and two daughters, Sarah Nicole Armond and Alexa Marie Armond of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Alex Joseph Armond Sr.; and his grandparents, Whitney Armond Sr. and Alice Armond and Raoul and Marie Fonseca
• excavator operator with Wilco; enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Octavia Savoie Daigle

• age 88, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Edley Daigle Jr. and wife, Carolyn Babin Daigle, of Bayou Blue, Lloyd Daigle and wife, Cynthia Fatchett Daigle, of Bayou Blue and David Daigle and wife, Ruth Landry Daigle, of Kenner; one daughter, Kathy Daigle Gautreaux and husband, Roy Gautreaux, of Houma; one son-in-law, Douglas Campbell of Metairie; two brothers, Richard Savoie and wife, Stella, of Bayou Blue, and Paul Carroll Savoie and wife, Elizabeth, of Springfield, Va.; five sisters, Norma S. Falgout of Westwego, Iris S. Brien, Claire S. Marcel, Erna S. LaBauve and husband, Dennison, and Ellen S. Rogers and husband, Clement, all of Bayou Blue; one sister-in-law, Jeanette Savoie; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edley Joseph Daigle Sr.; her parents, Edward Danoudet Savoie and Lucille Severine Babin Savoie; one daughter, Evelyn Daigle Campbell; two brothers, Phillip Edward Savoie and Murry George Savoie; and three brothers-in-law, Linus Falgout, Ivy Brien and Forrest Marcel
• founder, past member and officer of the Bayou Blue Home Demonstration Club, a member of St. Louis Catholic Church Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; taught Catechism for many years, belonged to Bayou Blue Recreation District and was a diligent fair worker for the recreation and church
• Samart Funeral Home

Doris Turner Wolf

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 2:42 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at The Living Gospel Church in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by two daughters, Dianna Abbott and Roxanne Wolf, both of Baton Rouge; two sons, Alvin Wallace Sr. and Reginald Wolf Sr., both of Houma; three sisters, Bernita Wolf, Brenda Wolf and Mary Ann Robinson, all of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wolf Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Millie Williams Turner; one son, Clarence Wolf Jr.; two daughters, Rochelle Wolf and Constance Wolf; two sisters, Mildred Hickman and Lynn Sims; two brothers, Arthur and Albert Sims; and one great-grandson, Jamicheal Spencer
• member of One by One Ministry in Baton Rouge

Landry G. Pitre

• age 79, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Herbert Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vilma F. Pitre; one son, Michael "T-Black" Pitre; one daughter, Nadine Pitre; three brothers, Leo "Blackie" Pitre, Claude Pitre and Ecland Pitre Jr.; two sisters, Rita P. Blanchard and Irene P. St. Pierre; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ecland and Florida Angelette Pitre; one brother, Harris Pitre; and four sisters, Lelia Pitre, Norma P. Gisclair, Velma "Sweet" Pitre and Inez P. Richoux
• retired and was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV; WW II veteran and received the Purple Heart; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 16, 2005

Louis Joseph Cotton

• age 76, a native of Houma and resident of Ferriday, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dodge Cotton of Ferriday; two sons, Melvin Stutes of Monterey and Ronnie Stutes of Tennessee; one daughter, Melba Tate of Ferriday; two sisters, Rita Landry of Marrero and Gloria Chaisson of Houma; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Cotton and Hattie Lirette Cotton; two brothers, Norris Cotton and Horace Cotton; and one sister, Georginia Cotton
• self-employed seafood wholesaler and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Bobby John Guillot

• age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, died at 6:34 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jill Freed Guillot; two daughters, Jane Jernigan and Alice Ledet; six brothers, Nelson, Ray, Melvin, Russell and Denny Guillot and Ronnie Folse; one sister, Delores St. Pierre; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Lillian Breaux Guillot; one son, Robert John Guillot; one sister, Pearl Schwartz; and one grandchild
• former member of Raceland Volunteer Fire Department and a former parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; parishioner of Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero

Henry Joseph Labit

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Marjorie LeCompte Labit of Houma; three daughters, Bonnie Jones and husband, Gary, Christine Cockerham and husband, Donald, of Houma and Judith Cogswell and husband, James, of Reserve; one sister, Audrey Tindall of Denver; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Labit and Marie Savoie Labit; one brother, Luke Labit; and five sisters, Margaret Savoie, Sarah Naquin, Olympe Cenac, Rose Pontiff and Celina Belanger
• part owner of Universal Iron Works and was a member of the Houmas Carnival Club and a volunteer fireman; parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Doris Marie Ledet

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:52 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Leland Ledet Jr. and wife, Diana, Dane Ledet and wife, Louise, and Keith Ledet; three daughters, Wanda Gaidry and husband, Wilson, Lisa Ledet and significant other, Sandra Waalk, and Melinda Ledet; one brother, Tesmun Prestenbach Jr.; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leland Joseph Ledet Sr.; her parents, Tesmun Prestenbach Sr. and Eva LeBouef Prestenbach; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Bourg Ledet; and two brothers, Floyd and Earl Prestenbach
• seamstress, childcare provider and secretary for the local carpenters union and a member of the Catholic Daughters Association for 42 years; eucharistic minister for St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carlo Joseph Marcello, DVM

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Life Center in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the center, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marianna Staehle Marcello; three sons and daughters-in-law, C. J. Marcello and wife, Tracey, Steven Marcello, DDS, and wife, LieAnn, and Bill Marcello, DVM, and wife, Noreen; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Joe Roppolo; two sisters, Mary Raynal and Bessie Rita McIntire; nine grandchildren, Toni Brinker, Marianna and Amy Roppolo, and Blake, Meghan, Christy, Carli, Justin and Christopher Marcello; and two great-grandchildren, Ben and Lily Brinker
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Blanche Rizzo Marcello; and three brothers, Sam, Benny and Johnny Marcello
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Preston Melancon

• age 84, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Dion Hall in Catahoula; funeral service Saturday at Dion Hall, with burial in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Catahoula
• survived by one son, Douglas J. Melancon and wife, Brenda, of Houma; one brother, Clifton Melancon and wife, Shirley, of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Ben Melancon and wife, Denice, of Houma, Pamela Melancon LaForge and husband, Derrick, of Houma, and Jessica Melancon of St. Martinville; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew Derrick LaForge and Morgan Elizabeth Melancon, both of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Comb Melancon; his parents, Henri and Mathilde LeBlanc Melancon; one son, Lercy Melancon; one brother, Steven Melancon; and one sister, Yoland Melancon Curry
• U. S. World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 293 in Catahoula; honorary member of the Catahoula Fire Department and a member of Jenkin’s Memorial Baptist Church in St. Martinville
• Pellerin Funeral Home

Rudy J. Usé Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:43 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lois LeBoeuf Usé; two sons, Rudy J. Usé Jr. and Michael A. Usé; five daughters, Debbie Usé, Bonnie Usé, Linda U. Stelley, Lisa Usé and Eunice U. Dardar and husband, Michael; two brothers, Clark and Ralph Usé; two sisters, Jo-Ann Conn and Betty Robichaux; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nelia Thibodeaux Usé; one son, Gerald Paul Usé; two brothers, Andrew "Bobby" and Wayne Usé; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• retired and was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Lions Club; U. S. Air Force Korean War veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Oretta Harris Walker

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Franklin Walker of Houma; two sons, Darryl Walker of Houma and Dennis Walker and wife, Doretha, of Wichita, Kan.; four brothers, Willie Harris Jr. and wife, Maltida, of New Orleans, Albert Harris of St. Paul, Minn., Elvin and Harold Harris of Houma; two sisters, Elma H. Owens and husband, Roland, of Gibson and Vera H. Lawson of St. Paul; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Carrie Taylor Harris; one brother, Lester Harris; and two sisters, Ophelia and Anita Harris
• homemaker and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 17, 2005

Herbert Joseph Allemand

• age 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2
• survived by one son, Timothy Allemand; four brothers, Euma, Norman, Edwin and Ray Allemand; one sister, Noelie Charpentier; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eula Lee Daigle Allemand; his parents, Anidas Allemand Sr. and Valerie Le Blanc Allemand; three brothers, Roland Allemand Sr., Anidas Allemand Jr. and Norris Allemand; and two sisters, Lilly Cunningham and Lorraine Bousegard
• U. S. Army Korean War veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 18, 2005

Merle E. Carter

• age 72, a resident of Houma, died at 5:37 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; graveside service Friday at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virginia L. Carter; two sons, James Rosamond and wife, Peggy Lynn, and Thomas "Tank" Henettie; one daughter, Sherry Rosamond; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Ruth Little Carter; one son, Rickie Rosamond; and one daughter, Annie Carter
• retired and was a U. S. Army veteran; member of the NRA and His House Tabernacle

Lawrence Cotton

• age 75, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Florence Verdin Cotton; five sons, Lawrence, Dennis, Larry and wife, Louella, David and wife, Phyllis, and Daniel Cotton; four daughters, Dianna Cotton, Patricia Cotton, Virginia Billiot and husband, Junius, and Jean Graham and husband, Richard; two brothers, Delvin and Easton Cotton; three sisters, Lydia Poincot, Florence Crochet and Elvina Matherne; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Lovenia Lodrigue Cotton; one grandson, Paul Junius Pierre Jr.; and one brother, Sidney Rodrigue

Rosa Fernandez

• age 90, a native of Brownsville, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; mass Friday at the chapel
• survived by one son, Emiliano Fernandez; two daughters; Olga Rios and husband, Salvador, and Elsa Martinez and husband, Enrique; one brother, Ricardo Chapa; three sisters, Lydia Chapa, Josefina Cisneros and Amelia Chapa; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arnoldo Fernandez; her parents, Ismael and Carolina Cisneros Chapa; two sons, Francisco and Ismael Fernandez; three brothers, Augusto, Roberto and Ciro Chapa; and one sister, Thomasa Saenc

James Joseph Robinson Jr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Jones Robinson; three sons, Artie Robinson and wife, Luzuiminda, of Las Vegas, Ralph Robinson and wife, Darlene, and Corey Robinson Sr., all of Houma; one daughter, Denise Youngblood and husband, Johnnie, of New Orleans; two brothers, Lionel Robinson Sr. and wife, Maggie, of Houma and Ronnie Robinson of Baton Rouge; one sister, Bobbie Jones and husband, Sherman; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Robinson Sr. and Ida Robinson
• self-employed carpenter and a U. S. Marine Corps veteran; Catholic

 

AUGUST 19, 2005

Isaac ‘Pap’ Allridge Sr.

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Harding Allridge; five sons, Isaiah, Isaac II, Benson, and Isaac Allridge Jr., all of Gibson, and Henry Allridge of Tallahassee, Fla.; six daughters, Cindy Allridge of Gibson, Sarah Allridge of Chicago, and Betty S. Carvin, Clara S. Perkins, Shelia S. Hanzy and Debra S. Owens, all of Gibson; one brother, Roy Watson of Gibson; one sister, Elvie Mcguire of Gibson; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cora Gates Watson and Arthur Allridge; two daughters, Rosa Lee Coleman and Vera S. Moore; four brothers, James, Lloyd, and Junius Watson and Ephion Allridge; and three sisters, Leona A. Jackson, Glayds B. Sims and Dorothy W. Thomas
• Baptist and a self-employed farmer; enjoyed hunting and belonged to the Bayou Black Sportsman Hunting Club

Joseph John ‘Frozen Joe’ Donnes

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at home Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation Sept. 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Life Center in Thibodaux; memorial service followed
• survived by one sister, Yvonne Toups; four children, Anne Donnes Higdon and Chet, Robert Joseph and Jeff Donnes; 11 grandchildren, Margaret Scarborough Thompson, Sarah Frances Scarborough, Anne Scarborough, Lauren Donnes Thompson, Alaine Donnes Lafaso, John, Renee, Michelle, Robert, Jacob and Ross Joseph Donnes; and four great-grandchildren, Marshall Thompson, Ambar, Nancy and John Ross Donnes
• preceded in death by his parents, Annie Naquin Donnes and Jean-Louis Pierre Donnes; and his wife, Frances Drummond Donnes
• born Jan. 8, 1922 in Thibodaux; during World War II, served as a bombardier with the Army Air Corp stationed in Arizona, where he met his wife Frances "Frankie" Drummond; married 57 years; first career, a frozen-food broker, operating Donnes Frozen Foods, later Quality Frozen Foods; second career, in the insurance business, operating Gulf South Financial Advisors; an active member of Kappa Alpha Order, the E.D. White Cardinal Club, Bayou Industrial Group and Parkinson Support Group

Fannie Cenac Barras Foucheux

• age 91, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Saturday at the church with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by two daughters, Lydia Rogers and her husband, Marc, and Beth Whitman and her husband, John; one daughter-in-law, Clare Barras; one sister, Mary Ann Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, John Barras and wife, Sharon, Donna Hymel and husband, Dewayne, Lee Barras and wife, Ellen, Christopher Rogers and wife, Kimberly, Lindsay Whitman, Marc Rogers Jr., and Lauren Whitman; and eight grandchildren, Angelle, Elise, André, Jonathan and Rachel Barras and Matthew, Mitchell and Meghan Hymel
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Barras; her second husband, Lionel Foucheux; her parents, George Lee Cenac and Irene Sterkins Cenac; one son, Dion Barras; three brothers, Burt Lee Cenac, J. B. "Red" Cenac and Walt Cenac; and two sisters, Jeannette Kay and Julia Cenac
• homemaker and volunteered at Gibson Elementary School for many years; active parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Justin Michael Greenburg

• age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Los Angeles, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• memorial service scheduled
• survived by one brother, Douglas H. Greenburg and wife, Linda; one nephew, Michael Leonard Greenburg; and one niece, Julie Anne Greenburg
• preceded in death by his parents, Judge Leonard Greenburg and Alice Daspit Greenburg
• Episcopal and a member of the Motion Picture Studio Guild; shoot stylist and motion picture and commercial artist
• Samart Funeral Home

Mollie Ann Jones-Lewis

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services held Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Ruby Woolens; two sons, Kermit and Lawless Jones; one daughter, Thieira Lewis; two brothers, Kenneth Jones of Long Beach, Calif., and Marvin Brown of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Janice Hollins of Long Beach and Avery White of Marrero; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy "Spoon" Lewis; and her father, Mack Jones Jr.
• Catholic and a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church; housekeeper at the Radisson Hotel of New Orleans for 17 years

Thomas Melancon

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Saturday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one brother, Francis Melancon; and one sister, Una Mae Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas L. and Rita Ledet Melancon

Lula Mae Newton Thomas Ross

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church; no wake services held; religious services Saturday at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one son, Norman Brown and wife, Carrie, of Houma; three daughters, Rosadel Brown, Rebecca Brumfield, and Mary Amacker, all of Houma; one brother, Herbert Thibodaux of Baton Rouge; 30 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Eddie Brown Sr., and her second husband, John Ross; her parents, Mose Newton and Martha Thibodaux Newton; two sons, Joseph Celestine and Junius Thomas; two daughters, Martha Ross Camp and Yvonne Brown; and four brothers, Roosevelt Thibodaux, Alton Newton, Norman Newton and Clarence Newton; and four sisters, Hattie Palmer, Ruby Julian, Beluah Jenkins, and Delisee Newton
• homemaker, Baptist and member of New Salem Baptist Church. She also was a member of the Sun Flower Lodge, Daughters of Spinks, Ladies Knight Temple, Rose of Shawn, Rose of Seven Seals Ambulance, Queen of the South, United Workman Society and president of the Deaconess Board
• Gertrude Geddes-Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 19, 2005

Loysie Blanchard Aysenne

• age 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery
• survived by husband, Joseph R. Aysenne; four sons, Eugene Aysenne and wife, Loretta, Daniel Aysenne and wife, Judy, James Aysenne and wife, Susan, and Joseph Aysenne and wife, Brenda; two brothers, Harris Blanchard and Warren Blanchard; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Blanchard and Louise Aucoin Blanchard; one brother, Burton Gaudet; and one sister, Elsie Blanchard Richard
• Landry Funeral Home

Joseph Bergeron

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1:07 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Olney Bergeron Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Olney Bergeron Sr. and Marie Ordoyne Bergeron; and two brothers, Alberic Bergeron and Thomas Bergeron
• disabled U. S. Army veteran for 24-and-a-half years; member of the Disabled American Veterans Association and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Safe Driver Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Good Conduct Medal
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Shirley W. Ford

• age 64, a native of Waco, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Raceland; services at the church, with burial at St. Hilary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Larry Ford; her mother-in-law, Lucille Ford; one son, Scotty Ford and fiancee, Liz Danos; one daughter, Jennifer Ford and partner, Clara Lanegrasse; one brother, Lanny Wilkinson; one sister, Mildred Weathers; one grandchild, Erica Ford; two step-grandchildren, Brandy Bower and Jacob Danos; one great-grandchild, Alexis Breaux; and one step-great-grandchild, Kameryn Bower
• preceded in death by her parents, Pete Wilkinson and Opal Wilkinson; her father-in-law, Theophile Ford Sr.; and one sister, Joyce Zeringue
• Samart Funeral Home

Ermine G. Pitre

• age 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Bayou Blue and Raceland, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Louis J. Pitre and wife, Marion, and Ludvic P. Pitre and fiancee, Gail; two daughters, Faye Sapia and husband, Jackie, and Mary Ann Waguespack; one daughter-in-law, Janice Pitre; three brothers, Hecton Gisclair and wife, Violine, Adam Gisclair, and Antoine Gisclair and wife, Blanche; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Pitre Sr.; her parents, Ludvic and Amelia Gisclair; one son, Ralph A. Pitre; two brothers, Louis Gisclair and Dewey Vegas; and three sisters, Delphine Bergeron, Mae Cheramie and Clara Danos
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and retired from the Jefferson Parish School Board
• Samart Funeral Home

Claude ‘Pappy’ Webre

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:28 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles of Borromeo; mass Monday at the church, with the burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Monstermon Webre; two daughters, Gwen Webre and Julie Chiasson; one brother, Louis "Billy" Webre; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Webre and Agnes Fremin Webre; one brother, Perry Webre; and four sisters, Emelda Buccanarra, Clothilde Gaubert, Shirley McCreary and Rose Papa

 

AUGUST 21, 2005

Alice Dantin Guidry

• age 102, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Rose Mary Robichaux and Alice Mae Plaisance; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by husband, Paul Guidry; her parents, Edgar Dantin Sr. and Emma Foret Dantin; one son, Lovell Guidry; four brothers, Joseph Dantin, Nelson Dantin, Samson Dantin and Edgar Dantin Jr.; and four sisters, Lauza Bergeron, Irma Breaux, Josephine McDonald and Kate Rodriguez; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a member of St. Mary Ladies Altar Society

Joseph Bergeron

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1:07 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass at the church with burial at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Olney Bergeron Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Olney Bergeron Sr. and Marie Ordoyne Bergeron; and two brothers, Alberic Bergeron and Thomas Bergeron
• disabled U. S. Army veteran for 24 and a half years; member of the Disabled American Veterans Association and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Safe Driver Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Good Conduct Medal
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

 

AUGUST 22, 2005

Berlien Grabert Lagarde

• age 68, a native of Raceland, long-time resident of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Joey Lagarde and wife, Tammy Ledet Lagarde, of Thibodaux, Frank Lagarde and wife, Darlene Brien Lagarde, of Dulac, Gary Lagarde and Larry Lagarde, both of Mathews; two daughters, Frances Lagarde Arceneaux and husband, Judge David W. Arceneaux, of Houma and Dawn Lagarde Clause and husband, David Clause, of Schriever; one brother, Norris J. Grabert of New Iberia; and 16 grandchildren, Tiffany Lagarde, Brittany Lagarde, Heather Lagarde, Karen Lagarde. Jenny Lagarde, Leslie Lagarde, Julie Lagarde, Brent Lagarde, Katie Arceneaux, Matt Arceneaux, Jeff Arceneaux, Zoe Duet, Cloe Duet, Angelina Pellegrin, Lashanda Bergeron and Andrew Bergeron
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Lagarde of Thibodaux; and parents, Norris J. Grabert and Vivian Truxillo Grabert, of Raceland
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Thomas P. ‘Neg’ LeBouef

• age 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Wayne LeBouef and wife, Vanessa, and Samuel LeBouef and wife, Terri Lee; one daughter, Sally L. Naquin and husband, Gary; two brothers, Buvens "Neg Neg" LeBouef and Anthony "Ba Ba" LeBouef; two sisters, Elda "Da Da" Dupre and Della Authement; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Bourg LeBouef; parents, Raymond and Lucille Lapeyrouse LeBouef; three brothers, Venice, Usey and Raymond LeBouef Jr.; four sisters, Mazie LeBouef, Delta LeBouef, Dorina Foret, and Stella Domangue Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 and Ward 7 Citizens Club; retired boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home

Geraldine Jane King Pugh

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church; religious services at the church with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park cemetery
• survived by her husband, Frank D. Pugh of Houma; two sons, Frank D. Pugh Jr. and wife, Oksana, and Robert L. Pugh of Houma; four brothers, Earl P. King Sr., Elphie P. King, Thomas C. King, all of Houma, and Gordan J. King of New Iberia; one sister, Mattie King Smith, of Houma; one grandchild, Katherine Victoria Pugh; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces, and great-great nephews and nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, William Hoffman King and Nettie Victoria King; three brothers, William T. King, Vernal King and Hoffman Anthony King; two sisters, Dorothy King Duet and Delores King Dunn
• retired school teacher who taught throughout Terrebonne Parish, most recently at Oakshire Elementary; an avid bowler up to 1961 and won many trophies; played all sports with her brothers as a child; member of Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association; member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, where she was a member of the choir and altar guild
• pallbearers were Frank Pugh Jr., Robert L. Pugh, Derel Smith, Gordon King, Steve Duet Jr., Earl J. Clement, Michael Phillip King and Earl Paul King Jr.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Linest Paul ‘Big L’ ‘Plopa’ Voisin

• age 81, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 4:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass today at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Iona LeBlanc Voisin of Dulac; two sons, Gordon Voisin and wife, Lillian, of Houma and David Voisin and wife, Karen, of Luling; four daughters, Deanie Giroir and husband, Berkley, Eva Duplantis and husband, Galen, Ramona Leicher and husband, Craig, and Kim Luke and husband, Terry Jr., all of Dulac; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sydney Voisin and Lydia Luke Voisin; one son, Simon Paul Voisin; one daughter, Jane Ellen Voisin Theriot; one great-granddaughter, Christy Giroir; three brothers, Russell Voisin, Morris "Black" Voisin and Linzy "Nonk Dodd" Hebert; and two sisters, Malvina "Kek-Kek" Lirette and Gloria Guidry
• boat captain with Arthur Levy Boat Company, and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; lifetime member of VFW Post No. 4752 and a Third Degree lifetime member of Dulac Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 23, 2005

Bridgette Gaubert Adair

• age 96, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home chapel in New Orleans, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Lester Gaubert; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Adair; her parents, Theophile Gaubert and Augusta Braud Gaubert; and nine siblings, May Breaux, Annie Gros, Nary Martin, Ella Hebert, Ruby Turner, Bernadette Steele, Doltress Cowen, Murray Gaubert and Thierry Gaubert

Shirley Mary Savoie Bergeron

• age 68, a native of Creole and resident of Gibson, died at 6:48 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Alfred Bergeron Sr. of Gibson; her mother, Mary Labouve Savoie of Lake Charles; one son, Anthony Bergeron and wife, Tammy, of Gibson; two daughters, Angela Landry and husband, Jeffery, of Schriever, and Damien Savoie Daugird and husband, David, of New Orleans; two stepsons, Cleus Bergeron and wife, Darlene, and Alfred Bergeron Jr. and wife, Kim, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Cindy Bergeron of Houma; one brother, Lynn Savoie and wife, Jeanette, of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Alvin Savoie
• homemaker and was Christian

Thomas P. ‘Neg’ LeBouef

• age 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2005
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Wayne LeBouef and wife, Vanessa, and Samuel LeBouef and wife, Terri Lee; one daughter, Sally L. Naquin and husband, Gary; two brothers, Buvens "Neg Neg" LeBouef and Anthony "Ba Ba" LeBouef; two sisters, Elda "Da Da" Dupre and Della Authement; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Bourg LeBouef; his parents, Raymond and Lucille Lapeyrouse LeBouef; three brothers, Venice, Usey and Raymond LeBouef Jr.; four sisters, Mazie LeBouef, Delta LeBouef, Dorina Foret, and Stella Domangue Blanchard
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 and Ward 7 Citizens Club; retired boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home

Robert Nolan Thibodaux

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert Thibodaux Jr. and Kenneth Thibodaux; one brother, Roland Thibodaux Sr.; two sisters, Marie Bourgeois and Loretta Ponvelle; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Lucina Thibodaux

 

AUGUST 24, 2005

Richard P. Arcement

• age 87, a native of Raceland and longtime resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Richard A. "Dickie" Arcement and Floyd F. "Buster" and wife, Julie, of Houma; five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Janice) Hebert and Mrs. Lionel J. (Elaine) Grabert, both of Houma, Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Longman of Franklin, Mrs. David (Mary) Plaisance of Raceland and Mrs. Freeman (Nancy) Collins of Bourg; three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Alice) Arceneaux and Mrs. Clifford (Doris) Lagarde of Raceland and Mrs. Floyd (Barbara) Troxler of Bridge City; one brother, Francis Arcement and wife, Florence, of Raceland; 16 grandchildren, Grant E. Hebert of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Walt (Kim) Applewhite and Ryan Hebert of Houma, Robyn M. Grabert of Houma, Mrs. David (Marie) Cole of Jeanerette, Mrs. Ryan (Catherine) Viator of Houma, Elizabeth and Anne Longman of Franklin, Christie Plaisance of New Orleans, Carrie, Leslie and Lindie Plaisance of Raceland, Andrew and Phillip Arcement of Houma, and Eric and Mark Collins of Bourg; and nine great-grandchildren, Blake and Dylan Pepper and Whitney Applewhite of Houma, Amelia and Sadie Viator of Houma, Christine and Chandler Cole of Jeanerette, Devin Cantu and Hilary Plaisance of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Eulah Walker Arcement; his parents, Armand and Adeline Arcement; and three brothers, Armand, Ashton and Earl Arcement
• retired from Texaco and served in the U. S. Army in World War II as a medic; member of the VFW and the American Legion and was awarded the Bishop’s Medal at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; hobby was vegetable gardening
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Paul Arceneaux

• age 71, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; memorial service Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Blanchard Arceneaux; two sons, James Arceneaux and wife, Monica, and John Arceneaux and wife, Lydia; one daughter, Julie Colvin and husband, David; three brothers, Gerald, James and Kenneth Arceneaux; three sisters, Joyce LeBlanc, Annabelle "Nan" LeBlanc and Ruby Chauvin; nine grandchildren, Jason, James, Rebecca, Troy, Christopher and Sierra Arceneaux, and Meagan, Lindsey and David Colvin; and more than 400 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Louise Boquet Arceneaux; one grandchild, Kaitlyn Colvin; three brothers, Davis Arceneaux Jr., Raymond Arceneaux and Louis Arceneaux; and one sister, Flossie Bergeron
• retired and was a U. S. Air Force veteran; enjoyed fishing and playing pedro; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Vallie Thibodaux Collins

• age 91, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Elaine C. Bourg of Chauvin; four brothers, Lindsey "T-Lin" Thibodaux, Arthur "T-Tur" Thibodaux Jr. of Houma, Wilbert Thibodaux of Chauvin and Jimmy Thibodaux of Chauvin; one sister, Ismay "Mae Mae" T. Lirette of Chauvin; seven grandchildren, Marvin Bourg and wife, Bertha, Mark Bourg of Chauvin, Marty Bourg and wife, Judy, of Houma, Mason Bourg and wife, Rebecca, of Baton Rouge, Marlene Dupre and husband, Derral, of Montegut, Bonnie Boudreaux and husband, Henry, of Chauvin, and Ella Bourg and fiance, Sonny Harmon; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Thibodaux Sr. and Ella Pellegrin Thibodaux; one son-in-law, Thaddeus Bourg; one brother, Elton "T-Yet" Thibodaux; and two sisters, Winnona "T-Non" Lirette and Blanche T. Theriot
• homemaker and shrimp factory worker for Indian Ridge Processing Plant for more than 50 years and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willie ‘Bro’ Davis Jr.

• age 66, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Gwendolyn D. Daggs, Bernita "Beedy" D. Washington, Juanita "Wanda" D. Hawkins, Venessa A. Smith and Thelma J. Brown, all of Thibodaux; three sons, Edward C. Davis and Jonathan Smith of Thibodaux and Carlon Cayette of Gonzales; four sisters, Jacqueline D. Thomas of Houma, Gaynell Davis of Thibodaux, Brenda D. Richard and JoAnne Davis of Gray; one brother, Charles Davis of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Delores H. Davis; his parents, Willie Sr. and Patsy Davis; one sister, Marion D. Burke; and two brothers, Jerry Davis and Wilbert Davis
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the Civil Service Board

Paul Joseph Naquin

• age 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Kenneth Naquin and wife, Diane, of Highland Village, Texas; five daughters, Sandra N. Pellegrin and husband, Bruce, of Bourg, Myra Naquin of Houma, Donna Kuhn of Houston, Eileen LeBouef and husband, Lester, of Lafayette and Allyson Nix and husband, Lance, of Houston; three brothers, Camille Naquin, Norman Naquin and Percy Naquin of Folsom; three sisters, Lucena N. Boquet of Folsom, Rose Dupre of Marrero and Leona N. Constranstich of Galliano; nine grandchildren, Dawn Domangue, Nicole Peterson, April Foret, Chris Kuhn, Troy Naquin, Reneé Naquin, Denise Naquin and Taylor and Leah Nix; and eight great-grandchi