Houma Courier Obituaries 2006 04 April

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Obituaries April, 2006
compiled by Brian J. Oster
last updated: 01 June 2006

April 1, 2006

Gladne ‘Tootsie’ T. Barrios

native of Loreauville and resident of Lockport, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and until funeral time Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; religious service Monday at the church with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine

survived by her son, Richard Barrios of East Norriton, Pa.; one daughter, the Rev. Peggy B. Foreman; one brother, Dennis Thibodeaux; one sister, Anita Barrios; one grandchild, Jared Foreman and wife Meredith; and one great-grandchild, Luke Foreman

preceded in death by her husband, Manny C. Barrios; her parents, Anatole and Rita Vincent Thibodeaux; two brothers, Ozema Thibodeaux and Larry Thibodeaux Sr.; and three sisters, Ada T. Dore, Beulah Thibodeaux, and Mildred T. Matherne

active member of Memorial United Methodist Church

Falgout Funeral

James Willis ‘J. W.’ Bundy

age 78, a native of Benton and resident of Houma, died at 3:51 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church; religious service Monday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife, Helen Bergeron Bundy of Houma; one son, Carl James Bundy of Houma; two daughters, Gwendolyn Angelino of Dickson, Tenn., and Barbara Brister and husband, Richard, of Lafayette; one brother, Billy Ray Bundy Sr. and wife, Jane, of Houma; six grandchildren, Curt Hammock, Jeremy Brister, Robert Brister, Terry Wayne Angelino, Corey Angelino and Glenna Brister; two great-grandchildren, James Hammock and Curstin Hammock; and a host of nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie "L.T." Tillman Bundy Sr. and Lena Mae Peters Bundy; and one brother, Lonnie Bundy Jr.

retired Texaco roustabout foreman and well-testing supervisor with Otis; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War; member of First Baptist Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Roberta ‘Bert’ Theriot Lapeyrouse

age 98, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two daughters, Joan L. Parr and husband, Ralph, and Carolyn L. Dupre and husband, Dennis, of Houma; one son-in-law, Elward Whitney of Houma; one sister, Ingree Guedry of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Lapeyrouse; her parents, Felix Theriot and Rebecca Duthu Theriot; one daughter, Earline L. Whitney; one brother, Leroy Theriot; and three sisters, Oneita Pellegrin, Claudis Pellegrin and Alberta Cenac

homemaker; loved to cook for family gatherings, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed card games with friends; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Howard W. ‘Bill’ Oliver

age 86, a native of Indiana and resident of Houma, died of complications following major surgery at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006

his body was donated to the LSU Department of Anatomy in Shreveport; memorial service Sunday at Faith Baptist Church in Houma

survived by two sons, Kenneth W. Oliver, of Indiana and Richard L. Oliver, of Tennessee; one daughter, Delphine L. Manley of Tennessee; two sisters, Kathryn Truesdale, of Arizona and Juanita Winters of Indiana; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Pearl L. Oliver

member of Faith Baptist Church and a veteran of the Merchant Marines

Wilbert E. Percle

age 78, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Dolores Laurent Percle; two sons, Perry and Tommy Percle; four brothers, Charles Percle Jr., Leroy, L.J. and Taffery Percle; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents Charles Percle Sr. and Emily Thibodaux Percle; one brother, Roy Percle; andone granddaughter, Charisse Daniele Percle

Wilbert James Pitre

age 83, a native of Chauvin and longtime resident of Delcambre, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones

visitation Sunday with a rosary, and until funeral time Monday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia; funeral Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with the Rev. Herb Bennerfeild officiating; interment at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum

survived by his wife of 64 years, Hilda Boudelouche Pitre of Delcambre; one son, Bryan Pitre Sr. and wife, Sandra, of Delcambre; one brother, LeRoy Pitre, of Lafayette; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Pitre, of Delcambre; five grandchildren, Mary LeBlanc and husband, Kerry, of New Iberia, Bryan Pitre Jr. and wife, Janet, Zachary Pitre and wife, Buffy, Stacie Pommier and husband, Carl, and Patrick Pitre, all of Delcambre; seven great-grandchildren, Len Monceaux and wife, Lena, Austin Sonnier, Trevor Pitre, Adam Pitre and Jayce Pitre, all of Delcambre, Misty LeBlanc of Broussard, and Cheramie Pitre of Dodson; three great-great-grandchildren, Kelsea Monceaux, Braie Monceaux and David Monceaux, all of Delcambre; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Leona LeBouef Pitre; one son, David J. Pitre Sr.; one grandson, David J. Pitre Jr.; and one sister, Doris Malbrough

respected boat builders in several parishes until he started his own business in Delcambre, Pitre Shipyard; enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his family; parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church where he was an usher and passed the collection

pallbearers: Bryan Pitre Jr., Carl Pommier, Zachary Pitre, Kerry LeBlanc, Len Monceaux, Patrick Pitre and Austin Sonnier. Honorary pallbearers will be Trevor Pitre, Adam Pitre and David Monceaux

Evangeline Funeral Home

Irma Falgout Redmond

age 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two nephews, Russell Chauvin of Houma and Ronald Walker of Dallas; five nieces, Agnes Bonvillain of Belle Chasse, Catherine Patrick of Belle Chasse, Jeanie Falgout of Houma, Judy Greco of New Orleans and Ethel Falgout of Ponchatoula; and a special great-nephew, Don Chauvin of LaPlace

preceded in death by her first husband, Levy LeMaire; her second husband, Norman J. Redmond; her parents, Willie Falgout and Effie Boyer Falgout; three brothers, Edmund Falgout, William Falgout and Richard Falgout; and two sisters, Annie Falgout Fusilier and Beulah Falgout Chauvin Walker

retired school cafeteria manager with the Terrebonne Parish School Board; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

April 2, 2006

Gladne ‘Tootsie’ T. Barrios

age 88, a native of Loreauville and resident of Lockport, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and until funeral time Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews; religious service Monday at the church with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine

survived by one son, Richard Barrios of East Norriton, Pa.; one daughter, the Rev. Peggy B. Foreman; one brother, Dennis Thibodeaux; one sister, Anita Barrios; one grandchild, Jared Foreman and wife, Meredith; and one great-grandchild, Luke Foreman

preceded in death by her husband, Manny C. Barrios; her parents, Anatole and Rita Vincent Thibodeaux; two brothers, Ozema Thibodeaux and Larry Thibodeaux Sr.; and three sisters, Ada T. Dore, Beulah Thibodeaux and Mildred T. Matherne

an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church

Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

James Willis ‘J. W.’ Bundy

age 78, a native of Benton and resident Houma, died at 3:51 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church; religious service Monday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife, Helen Bergeron Bundy of Houma; one son, Carl James Bundy; two daughters, Gwendolyn Angelino of Dickson, Tenn., and Barbara Brister and husband, Richard, of Lafayette; one brother, Billy Ray Bundy Sr. and wife, Jane, of Houma; six grandchildren, Curt Hammock, Jeremy Brister, Robert Brister, Terry Wayne Angelino, Corey Angelino and Glenna Brister; two great-grandchildren, James Hammock and Curstin Hammock; and a host of nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie "L.T." Tillman Bundy Sr. and Lena Mae Peters Bundy; and one brother, Lonnie Bundy Jr.

retired Texaco roustabout foreman and well-testing supervisor with Otis

served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War; parishioner of First Baptist Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Tammy Gail Bonvillian-Carvin

age 40, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died of cancer at 1:53 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006, at her parent’s home

visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; dismissal Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson

survived by her father, Harry L. Bonvillian Sr.; three children, Tyrone P. Aubert Jr., Tye Juan Aubert and Quandra Sadé Aubert; her husband, Rodney Carvin Sr.; three brothers, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Charmaine, of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife, Dr. Jocelyn Freeman-Bonvillian, of Baton Rouge, and Corey C. Bonvillian of New Iberia; three sisters, Angela Bonvillian-Lawson and husband, Wayne, of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian of Houma, and Andrea Bonvillian-Lawson and husband, Edward, of Houma; and her maternal grandmother, Victoria Matthews-Brown

preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Brown-Bonvillian; her maternal grandfather, Willis Brown Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Willie Bonvillian Sr. and Emma "Susie" Rutledge-Bonvillian; one nephew; one niece; and one great-niece

member of Beulah Baptist Church of Gibson; formerly employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center as dietary supervisor

Earline T. Jackson

age 63, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Donner, died at 1 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her former husband, Neal Phillip Jackson Sr. of Houma; her husband, David Percle of Donner; her father, Eugene Theriot Sr. of Grand Caillou; two sons, Neal Phillip Jackson Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., and Kevin James Jackson and wife, Denise, of Covington; one daughter, Tana Jackson Falgout and husband, Sidney, of Houma; four brothers, Eugene Theriot Jr. of Bourg, Francis Theriot, Philip Theriot of Grand Caillou and Victor Theriot of Newberry, S.C.; eight sisters, Mary Elaine Authement and husband, Sterling, of Chauvin, Sylvia Theriot, Linda Collins and husband, Eugene, of Houma, Patricia Grabert and husband, Loney, of Donner, Rebecca Gautreaux and husband, Ivan, of Chauvin, Janet Massey and husband, David, Roberta Schulte and husband, Jerome, and Precellia Luke and husband, Kevin, of Houma; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by her mother, Leona Tivet Theriot

homemaker and parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Cleveland ‘Jug’ Johnson Sr.

age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Shreveport, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home; religious service at the funeral home with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery

survived by two sons, Cleveland Johnson Jr. and Dontrell Johnson; one daughter, Denectric Johnson; three sisters, Gerald Marie Jeff of New Jersey, Linda L. Joseph of Houma and Shelia Ann Johnson of Houma; four brothers, Earle L. Johnson, Alton Johnson, Kenneth Johnson Sr. and Darrell C. Johnson of Shreveport; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Henderson Johnson Jr. and Esther Carr Johnson; and two brothers, Wilford Clark and Clyde Johnson Sr.

disabled

Roberta ‘Bert’ Theriot Lapeyrouse

age 98, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two daughters, Joan L. Parr and husband, Ralph, and Carolyn L. Dupre and husband, Dennis, of Houma; one son-in-law, Elward Whitney of Houma; one sister, Ingree Guedry of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Lapeyrouse; her parents, Felix Theriot and Rebecca Duthu Theriot; one daughter, Earline L. Whitney; one brother, Leroy Theriot; and three sisters, Oneita Pellegrin, Claudis Pellegrin and Alberta Cenac

homemaker; loved to cook for family gatherings, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed card games with friends; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Homes

Roy Francis LeBoeuf Sr.

age 84, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

private memorial service held at a later date; donated his body to LSU Medical Center of Shreveport

survived by two sons, Roy LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Reneé, of Houma and D. Michael LeBoeuf and wife, Judy, of Houma; one daughter, Martha Giroir and husband, Clifton, of Lafayette; one brother, Ed LeBoeuf of Houma; six grandchildren, Bret Giroir, Julie Galloway, Cade LeBoeuf, Blanche Duke, Bennie Boudreaux and Gina McDonald; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Aurelia and Constant LeBoeuf; and three brothers, Howard, James and Roland LeBoeuf

born in St. Mary Parish, raised on Southdown Plantation, graduated from Terrebonne High School and went to SLI on the GI Bill; graduated from SLI in 1948

self-employed accountant for 58 years; also in the U.S. Air Force 38th Air Service Squadron; served in New Guinea and on the Philippine Islands during World War II; presented with an American Defense Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, and five overseas service bars; past president of the Lion’s Club, past president of the Terrier Club and past president of the Louisiana Society of Independent Accountants

Irma Falgout Redmond

age 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two nephews, Russell Chauvin of Houma and Ronald Walker of Dallas; five nieces, Agnes Bonvillain of Belle Chasse, Catherine Patrick of Belle Chasse, Jeanie Falgout of Houma, Judy Greco of New Orleans and Ethel Falgout of Ponchatoula; and a special great-nephew, Don Chauvin of LaPlace

preceded in death by her first husband, Levy LeMaire; her second husband, Norman J. Redmond; her parents, Willie Falgout and Effie Boyer Falgout; three brothers, Edmund Falgout, William Falgout and Richard Falgout; and two sisters, Annie Falgout Fusilier and Beulah Falgout Chauvin Walker

retired school cafeteria manager with the Terrebonne Parish School Board; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

April 3, 2006

Doris Griffin Adams

age 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:46 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano

survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Adams Waddle and husband, Ray, and Gwendolyn Adams Armstrong and husband, Dennis; four sisters, Rose Gisclair, Betty Ann Pitre, Rita Doucet and Betty Jean Griffin; and two grandchildren, Jai Clevenger and Suni Clevenger

preceded in death by her husband, Edless Adams; and her parents, Thomas and Camelia Billiot Griffin

Falgout Funeral Home

Tammy Gail Bonvillian Carvin

age 40, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died of cancer at 1:53 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006, at her parent’s home

visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; dismissal service Tuesday at the church

survived by her father, Harry L. Bonvillian Sr.; her three children, Tyrone P. Aubert Jr., Tye Juan Aubert and Quandra Sadé Aubert; her husband, Rodney Carvin Sr.; three brothers, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife Charmaine of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife Dr. Jocelyn Freeman-Bonvillian of Baton Rouge, and Corey C. Bonvillian of New Iberia; three sisters, Angela Bonvillian-Lawson and husband Wayne of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian of Houma, and Andrea Bonvillian-Lawson and husband Edward of Houma; and her maternal grandmother, Victoria Matthews-Brown

preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Brown-Bonvillian; her maternal grandfather, Willis Brown Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Willie Bonvillian Sr. and Emma "Susie" Rutledge-Bonvillian; one nephew, Harry L. Bonvillian III; one niece, Charmiya Bonvillian, and one great-niece, Zephany Lawson

member of Beulah Baptist Church of Gibson; formerly employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center as dietary supervisor

Community Funeral Home

Shirley Ardell Chevalier

age 85, a native of McAlaster, Okla., and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006

graveside service Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two daughters, Mary Henry and husband, Dr. Russell Henry, of Houma, and Dr. Annette Sanders and husband, Charles Sanders of Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Breaux and husband, Dr. Lance Breaux, William Henry and wife, Katrina Henry, and Gretchen Henry; and one great-grandchild, Patrick Breaux

preceded in death by her husband, Henry William Chevalier; and her parents, Howard Allen Schmieding and Georgia Foster Schmieding

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Sherry Hartman Hennegan

age 30, a resident of Larose, died in an accident at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her father, Terry Paul Hartman; two sons, Dylan Legar and Dustin Bryant; one daughter, Alyssa Hennegan; one brother, Edison Hartman II; and one sister, Eve Hartman

preceded in death by her mother, Lynn Baudoin Hartman

Falgout Funeral Home

Bennedick Paul ‘Benny’ Poincon

age 78, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 10 a.m. Satur-day, April 1, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his wife, Joyce Gaudet Poincon of Houma; one son, Anthony Poincon of Houma; one brother, Johnny Poincon of Houma; three sisters, Audrey Gaudet, Helen Gaudet of Houma and Betty Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Tanner Poincon and Ashley Billiot; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Armond Poincon and Bridget Thibodaux Poincon; and one sister, Dorothy Poincon

retired mechanic with Terrebonne Motors and a member of Shady Acres Senior Center; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lloyd ‘Rock’ Rhodes

age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife of 57 years, Eula Theresa Hebert Rhodes, of Houma; one daughter, Darline Rhodes of Houma; one son, Benny Rhodes and wife, Patty, of Bourg; six brothers, Leroy and wife, Gail, Myron and wife, Margaret, Murphy Patrick and wife, Kathleen, Michael and wife, Patti, Bobby and wife, Sherylyn, and Kenneth and wife, Phyllis, all of Houma; five grandchildren, Casie Rhodes Thibodeaux, Bryon Guidry, Kelly Rhodes, Denise Guidry and Dusty Rhodes; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Murphy Joseph Rhodes; and his mother, Ella Price Rhodes

as a young adult he was a fisherman; only other occupation was doing sheet metal work, which he did for more than 50 years; founded Southern Sheet Metal Inc. of Houma and operated it for more than 20 years; Legionnaire, a 32nd degree Mason and served his country as a U.S. Navy Seaman

Chauvin Funeral Home

Clara Marie Bourg Verdin

age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died of natural causes at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006

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 four sons, Dr. Rick Verdin and wife, Donna, of Fayeteville, Ga., Clayton Verdin and wife, Leslie, Wayne Verdin and wife, Ticky, of Houma and Maxie Verdin of Dulac; one daughter, Shanna Verdin of Houma; one brother, Horace Bourg of Houma; two sisters, Vivian Miller of Bourg and Elizabeth Pitre of Houma; six grandchildren, Rochelle, Jecee, Jonathan, Whitney, Danielle and Brennan; four great-grandchildren, Daythan, Zachary, McKenna and Amberly; and her extended family and friends

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph McKinley Verdin Jr.; her parents, Dalton Bourg and Marie Scott Bourg; and one sister, Emma Mills

homemaker, a babysitter and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

April 4, 2006

Mary Jane Badeaux

age 77, a native and resident of Gheens, died Sunday, April 2, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Peter M. Badeaux; one son, Larry J. Badeaux Sr. and wife, Judy Folse Badeaux; one daughter, Roxanne "Roxy" Badeaux; four brothers, Falon Hotard, Terry Hotard, Wave "Snake Eye" Hotard and Roger Dale Hotard; three sisters, Tina Ford Lamb, Gail Nichols and Brenda Hotard; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Enola Hotard; four brothers, Wages "Black" Hotard, Westley "Slim" Hotard, Bobby "Brian" Hotard and Emile "Melo" Hotard; and one sister, Drella Curole

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Carroll Joseph Bonvillain

age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 8:48 a.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Carroll Bonvillain Jr. of Kaplan; one brother, Hallie Bonvillain Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Roberta Bonvillain and Mary Vaghn of Houma; and three nephews, Felix J. Hebert, Jason Bonvillain and John Porche

preceded in death by his parents, Hallie Bonvillain Sr. and Allie Robichaux Bonvillain; and one brother, Howard P. Bonvillain

welder with McDermott and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Orie Paul Grabert

age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died of melanoma at 2:08 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Lorraine Baudoin Grabert; one daughter, Stacy Grabert and husband, Gordan Russell; one brother, Francis Grabert; one sister, Marion "Pi" Babin; and one granddaughter, Quinn Russell

preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Grabert Sr. and Lucy Theriot Grabert; one son, John Randy Grabert; one brother, Samuel Grabert Jr.; and one sister, Ouida G. Hill

member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the VFW; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Elmo Howard

age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 26, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery

survived by one son, Ronald Howard and wife, Nancy, of Houma; two daughters, Cheryl Alvis and husband, Micheal, of Houma and Latishia Howard of Los Angeles; one stepdaughter, Loletha Howard of Alexandria; five brothers, Felton Howard, Joseph Howard, Freddie Howard, Bernie and wife, Carolyn, and Charles and wife, Joyce, Coleman, of Houma; and two sisters, Earline Howard and Brenda Howard, both of Houma

preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Davis Howard; his parents, Earline Coleman Howard and James Clifford Howard; his grandmother, Mary Johnson; and five brothers, Roland, Lionel, Jonas, James and Warren Howard

Baptist

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Ophelia M. Ledet

age 93, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by one son, James P. Ledet and wife, Brenda; one daughter, Marilyn L. Plaisance and husband, E.J.; two brothers, Abby and J.A. Molaison; one sister, Beulah Talbot; five grandchildren, Melanie Benoit and husband, Randy, Evan Plaisance and wife, Phyllis, Annette Dempster and husband, C.J., David Ledet and Peter Ledet; and nine great-grandchildren, Matthew, Monica and Rachel Benoit, Lauren and Katie Plaisance, Benjamin, Callie, Tiffani and Hope Dempster

preceded in death by her husband, Vital "Pete" Ledet; her parents, Lucille and Albert Molaison; one son, Vital Ledet Jr.; one brother, Allen Molaison; and two sisters, Levie Prejean and Ora Webre

retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board after working 27 years as the cafeteria manager of East Thibodaux Junior High School; well known for "Mrs. Ledet’s Chicken Dinners"

Landry’s Funeral Home

Peter James O’Neil Jr.

age 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 3, 2006

visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with private burial at a later date

survived by two sons, Shawn G.T. O’Neil of Thibodaux and Dr. Patrick M. O’Neil of Sullivan’s Island, S.C.; and one niece, Nora K. O’Connell and husband, Ronald O’Connell of Thibodaux

preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Lucille Delahaye O’Neil; his parents, Peter J. and Amanda Davis O’Neil; two sisters, Virgie O. Kerne and Nora A. O’Neil; and two brothers, Michael B. "Buck" O’Neil and Joseph M. O’Neil

attended Louisiana State University and was a retired postmaster and sectional center manager for the U.S. Postal Service and a World War II Army veteran; co-founder and President Emeritus of the Lafourche Association of Retarded Citizens (Arc), a member and former chair of the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Commission and former member of the Lafourche Parish School Board; previously served as a member and president of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council, member and president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club, member and president of the South Thibodaux Fire Company, member of the Thibodaux Fire Board and Scoutmaster of Thibodaux Troop No. 331

also served on the commission for the Reform of Education in Louisiana and the Lafourche Parish Home Rule Commission; awarded the 1975 Francis M. Durel Award and the 1992 Frank Kennedy Award, both for leadership and service in the Thibodaux community; 1996 Irish Grand Marshal of the Thibodeauxville Irish-Italian Society

Landry’s Funeral Home

Druezella Williams Shropshire

age 78, a native of Houma and resident of Vallejo, Calif., died after an extended illness at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006

funeral services were held at Friendship Baptist Church in Vallejo, with burial in Skyview Memorial Lawn Cemetery

survived by her husband, Aaron T.C. Shropshire; three sons, Aaron Michael of Fairfield, Calif., Kenneth Daniel of San Jose, Calif., and Brian Anthony of Vallejo; two brothers, Elward P. Williams and Millard C. Williams Sr. of Houma; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Otis E. and Camille Lagarde Williams; one son, Jerald Shropshire; one sister, Irma W. Griffin; two brothers, Arthur Williams Sr. and James Williams; and one grandson

homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church

Enola Martin Trahan

age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; services Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Richard Trahan and wife, Bobbie, of Bourg, Gerold Trahan and wife, Nancy, of Houma, and Jerald Trahan and wife, Pat, of Chauvin; one daughter, Gail T. Blanchard and husband, Danny Blanchard Sr., of Chauvin; two sisters, Oceana Scott of Houma and Iona Authement of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren, Christina Duplantis and husband, Stanley, Ritchie Trahan, Dena LeBouef and huband, Jeremy, Chantelle Trahan, Joshua Trahan, Melisa Naquin and husband, Cleveland, Mona Trahan, Curtis Trahan and wife, Sandy, Craig Trahan and wife, Sandy, Danny Blanchard Jr. and wife, Charlotte, Dantre Blanchard and wife, Tammy, Dristi-Lynn Martin and husband, Chad, and Drady Blanchard; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Doville Trahan; her parents, Wilson Martin and Mathilda Brunet Martin; two sons, Reynold and Ural Trahan; two great-grandchildren, Danny Blanchard III and Ashlynn Dupre; one brother, Cleveland P. Martin; and four sisters, Julia Scott, Leona Scott, Delicia LeBouef and Margie Clement

Samart Funeral Home

Randy Luke Verdin

age 40, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Saturday, April 1, 2006

visitation until closing time today and to funeral time Wednesday at his father’s home in Pointe-aux-Chenes; funeral service Wednesday at his father’s home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by his wife, Terri Verdin; his parents, Jeffrey and Delphine Verdin; three sons, Rich, Randy and Dakota Verdin; three daughters, Crystal Ledet and Shailin and Kayla Verdin; four brothers, Keith, Sidney, Jeff and Titus Verdin; and one sister, Pattie Ann Dardar

preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney and Georgina Verdin; and John and Elda Naquin

tug boat captain for La. Carriers for many years

April 5, 2006

Henry W. Kulhanek Jr.

age 78, a native of Snook, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006

visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux; services Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by three sons, Tim Kulhanek, Mike Kulhanek and Frank Joseph Mathes; four daughters, Jerry Lynn Travers, Kim Landry, Charlotte E. Mathes and Henrietta Kulhanek; three sisters, Betty Dean, Margaret Monore and Yvonne Davenport; and nine grandchildren, Drew Micheal, Michelle, Krystal, Micheal Jr., Koryn, Betsy, Philip, Lauren and Blake

preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Kulhanek; his parents, Henry Kulhanek Sr. and Minnie Kulhanek; one brother, Frank Kulhanek; and four sisters, Ella Krenek, Lottie Frohoff, Frances Beningo and Gloria Kulhanek

retired from Freeport Sulphur with 38 years of service and 12 years later retired from the Lafourche Parish Jail

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Brent Ashley Isenberg

age 37, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville, died Sunday, April 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his parents, Jack Isenberg and Sandra Boudreaux Isenberg; his grandparents, L.B. Boudreaux and Joyce Boutin Boudreaux; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Isenberg, Lola McWhirter Isenberg and Ruth Adams Boudreaux

owner of Termiguard Termite Co.

Percy Joseph Bergeron

age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Azora Marie Portier Bergeron of Houma; three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray, and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Luke Charles Bergeron and Eva Bourg Bergeron; and one brother, Lawrence Bergeron

retired crane operator with Freeport Sulphur and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

April 6, 2006

Percy Joseph Bergeron

age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Azora Marie Portier Bergeron of Houma; three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray, and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Luke Charles Bergeron and Eva Bourg Bergeron; and one brother, Lawrence Bergeron

retired crane operator with Freeport Sulphur and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Alma Dick

age 91, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006

visitation to service time Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church; wake service Friday at the church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery

survived by three sons, James Dick and wife, Dorothy, of Los Angeles, Prince Albert Dick of Los Angeles and Louis Dick and wife, Eula, of Gray; one daughter, Dorothy Carter of Gray; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Upton Dick; her parents, Albert Adams and Rosanna Bosman Adams; and five brothers, Chester, John D., Albert, James and Charles Adams

homemaker and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Shirley ‘Tua-Tua’ Dupre

age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Alvin Dupre and wife, Judy, of Houma, and Bud Dupre and companion, Elizabeth, of Houma; four daughters, Priscilla Collins and husband, Iris, of Chauvin, Donna Domangue and husband, Dennis, of Chauvin, Veronica Lyons and husband, Sidney Jr., of Chauvin, and Lori Cantrelle and husband, Kevin, of Raceland; one brother, Elgin Domangue; one sister, Teresa Dupre; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Jack" Dupre; her parents, Stella and Alvin Domangue; one infant son; two brothers, Peter and Roy Domangue; one sister, Miriam Blanchard; and two grandchildren, Garret and Jared Dupre

retired factory worker of Indian Ridge for 33 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Marguerite Concannon Early

age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Maison Hospitaliere, New Orleans, died of natural causes at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1

survived by three daughters, Michelle Early Ory, Mary Ann Early Karl and Melinda Early Blache; her twin sister and best friend, Marjorie Neely; six grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Lauren Ory, Jeffrey Karl, Eyvette and Ryan Blache; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Douglas Early; her parents, John Jack Concannon and Alice Vives Concannon; and one sister, Oneida Mendez

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Falgout

age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006

visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife of 64 years, Audry Authement Falgout of Houma; one daughter, Corliss Chambers and husband, Merwin, of Atlanta; three brothers, Oliver Falgout, Carlton Falgout of Houma and Raymond Falgout of Bourg; one sister, Ruth Theriot of Harahan; and one grandchild, Jessica E. Chambers Cronkright and husband, Philip Cronkright

preceded in death by his parents, Robert Marcel Falgout and Marie Victoria St. Pierre Falgout; one son, Robert Paul Falgout; one daughter, Maureen Ann Falgout; three brothers, Ronald, Loney and Virgil Falgout; and two sisters, Mildred Bourgeois and Eunice Seale

retired co-manager with A & P Grocery Stores and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the European Theater; member of the VFW Post No. 9608 in Chauvin and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jansen Matayo Gregoire

age 18 months, a native and resident of Houma, died in an automobile accident at 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Peter "Peidot" Matayo Boutte of Houma and Robbin Gregoire of Houma; his grandparents, Vincent "Soul" Parfait and Ronnell "Nell" Gregoire of Houma and Peter and Linda Billiot Boutte of Houma; his great-grandparents, Vincent "Peidot" Parfait Sr. of Houma, Bonnie Liner of Dularge, Dave Clavier of Dularge, George Gray and Yvonne Halliwell of Houma and Beatrice Boutte of Church Point; his aunts, Estrello Boutte, Monique Boutte, Eloisa Boutte, Consuello Boutte, Raquel Verdin and Jennifer Porche, all of Houma; his uncles, Poncherallu Boutte, Vince Gregoire and Curtis "Booga" Verdin, all of Houma; and his god parents, Paula Parfait and Jacob LeBouef, both of Houma

preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mitchell Billiot, Inez Guize Billiot and Bruno Boutte

Chauvin Funeral Home

Delores Stark Jones

age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by six sisters, Carolyn Davis, Gladys Keyes and Connie Carter of Labadieville, Margurite Domino of Baton Rouge, JoAnn Walker and Alice Keller of Thibodaux; three brothers, James Albert Starks Jr. and Donald Starks Sr. of Thibodaux and Ronald Starks of Gretna; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Jones of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Jones; her parents, James Sr. and Hazel Starks; one son, Delbert Jones; two brothers, Norman Starks and George Starks; one sister, Brenda Starks Young; and her grandparents, Sidney and Henry Starks and Louise and George Adams

retired Assumption Parish schoolteacher and a member of Grambling Alumni Association; parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Aaron Paul LeCompte

age 56, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died Monday, April 3, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Diane LeCompte; two daughters, Charla Chouest and Talia Pitre; one brother, Baron LeCompte; one sister, Sandra LeCompte; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Weina Orgeron LeCompte; and two brothers, Anthony LeCompte and Baby LeCompte

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Audrey Redmond

age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Friday, March 31, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Livas Lane Cemetery

survived by three brothers, Jerome Livas of Houston, Roy P. Redmond of Austin, Texas, and Lorenzo Livas of Thibodaux; two sisters, Deborah Devron of Houston and Marion Jackson of Atlantic City, N.J.

preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florence Redmond; and her grandparents, Ben and Maggie Livas

member of Morning Star Baptist Church Choir, served on the Deaconess Board and was a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star

Olivia Angelette Toups

age 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, James J. "Jimmy" Toups and wife, Janet, and Waldon E. Toups Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Dorothy T. Collins of Cut Off, Esther T. Cenac and husband, Joel, and Gloria T. Malbrough and husband, Raynaud, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Waldon Edmond Toups Sr.; her parents, Emile Angelette Sr. and Maude Perrin Angelette; one granddaughter, Sandra Collins; one great-grandson, Jacob Carlos; three great-great-grandsons, Scott Prejean Jr. and Nicholas and Conner Wright; one son-in-law, Noles Collins; four brothers, Emile Jr., Angelo, Ambert and Oliver Angelette; and four sisters, Antoinette A. Eserman, Florida A. Pitre, Angelenia A. St. Pierre and Emelina A. Martin

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

April 7, 2006

Marie Griffin Allemand

age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Michael Allemand and wife, Mona, and Marvin Allemand and wife, Donna; one daughter, Marion Adams and huband, Gerald; one daughter-in-law, Gayle Allemand; one sister, Agatha Schouest; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Allemand; her parents, Willie and Celina Chiasson Griffin; one son, Shelton Allemand; four brothers, Alex, Emile, Eddie and Milton Griffin; and four sisters, Annie Allemand, Edith Guidroz, Sadie Chiasson and Agnes Hebert

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Sidney Joseph ‘Sid’ DeRoche

native and resident of Houma and a prominent local building contractor died after a two and half year battle with pulmonary fibrosis at 2:47 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue S. DeRoche; three sons, Wayne J. and wife, June, Byron J. and wife, Lola, and Billy L. Austin and wife, Myra; three daughters, Jenny Loupe and husband, Dudley, Pam Russo and husband, Jon, and Jeanne Galliano and husband, Vernon; one brother, Clarence "Speedy" DeRoche and wife, Dee; three sisters, Eileen Fazzio and husband, Black, Irene LaJaunie and husband, Raymond, Gladys Crochet and husband, Chester; 13 grandchildren, Rachell Gautreaux and husband, "Bo", Brittney DeRoche, Brandon and Jessica Vinson, Ashley and Nicole Russo, Lauren and Jake Austin, Ross Paul and Kaylee Deroche, Kristen and Kathryn Holloway and Bretta Tassara and husband, T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Cullen and Caleb

preceded in death by two brothers, Duffy and John; one sister, June Pinell; and his parents, Vincent and Vena DeRoche

Korean War Veteran wounded in action in Punch Bowl Korea and was decorated with the purple heart, the National Defense service medal, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, combat Infantryman Badge 1st award and the United Nations Service Medal; started his construction company soon after returning from Korea and incorporated as Sidney Deroche Building Contractors in 1956; later in the early 90’s the corporation name was changed to DeRoche Homes Inc.; helped to start the Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association in this area and went on to serve as president for two terms and state director for three terms; life member of the VFW and former member of the Krewe of Terrianians Carnival Club; loved to fish, hunt and garden, most of all he loved his wife, children and grandchildren; some of his last words were about 2x4’s and building homes; his love of construction was evident until the very end; Catholic

Chauvin Funeral Home

Nicholas Voltronce Diggs

infant, died at 10:36 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006

graveside service Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church

survived by his parents, Tiffany C. Diggs and Nicholas Voltronce Harris; his grandparents, Diana and Alvin Wheaton, Larry Moten, and Pamela and Harold Diggs Sr.; and one brother, Demari Mekhi Voltronce Harris

Marguerite Concannon Early

age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Maison Hospitaliere, New Orleans, died of natural causes at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1

survived by three daughters, Michelle Early Ory, Mary Ann Early Karl and Melinda Early Blache; her twin sister and best friend, Marjorie Neely; six grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Lauren Ory, Jeffrey Karl, Eyvette and Ryan Blache; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Douglas Early; her parents, John Jack Concannon and Alice Vives Concannon; and one sister, Oneida Mendez

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Austin William Fisher Jr.

age 76, a native of Texon, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Saturday at the funeral home

survived by his wife, Doris N. Fisher; one son, Richard Fisher of Mississippi; two daughters, Pam Fisher Adams and husband, Dr. Mike Adams of Raceland and Cynthia Fisher Dollar of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Jacob Austin Dollar of Raceland and Kelli Calegan of Lafayette; and two cousins, Bonnie Frost of Texas and Monica Foret of Baton Rouge

preceded in death by his parents, Austin W. Fisher Sr. and Vera Ethel Lazer Fisher

Samart Funeral Home

Paul Lloyd ‘Bafore’ Ledet

age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at the chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum

survived by five brothers, Leonce and wife, Molly, Norris and wife, Barbara, Reyneud and wife, Geraldine, Leroy and wife, Thelma, and James and wife, Betty Lou Ledet; and three sisters, Mary and Aline Ledet and Earline Bergeron.
preceded in death by his parents, Israel Felix and Olinda Deroche Ledet; and one brother, Raymond Ledet

parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; retired after 30 years with Calongne Inc. as a diesel mechanic

Velma Rita LeBoeuf Pellegrin

age 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by six sons, Carl Pellegrin and wife, Davine, of Texas, Glenn Pellegrin and wife, Lula, Bernie Pellegrin and wife, Lori, Kurt Pellegrin and wife, Joan, Raymond Pellegrin and wife, Shirley, and Donnie Pellegrin and wife, Lisa, all of Terrebonne Parish; four daughters, Betty Bergeron and husband, Earl, Kay Green and husband, Buddy, Marlene Loupe and husband, Jimmy, and Mona Naquin and husband, Ricky, all of Terrebonne Parish; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Morris Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Loney and Nora LeBoeuf; three sons, Modris Pellegrin Jr., Kenneth and Peter Pellegrin; three daughters, Bonnie, Patricia Ann and Earline Pellegrin; one brother, Horace LeBoeuf; one sister, Norma Savoie; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren

member of the American Legion Auxiliary

Willie James Scott Sr.

age 73, a native of Pekings, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 30, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his companion, Jenelle Molaison of Raceland; five sons, Darrin and wife, Christy Molaison, Quincy Scott, Christopher Gaudet and Ronald Ingram of Raceland and Vincent Murray of Houma; three stepsons, Michael Sr., Tim Sr. and Mark Sr. and wife, Dawn Molaison of Raceland; one daughter, Joann Ingram of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Karen Molaison of Raceland; one sister, Martha Weatherspoon of Memphis, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth McIntyre and Bobby Scott; and one son, Willie James Scott Jr.

member of New St. Mathews Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board

Paul Enos Verdin

age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006

funeral services were held today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by three sons, Joseph, Micheal and Paul Verdin; one daughter, Romona Verdin; one sister, Florence Cotton; one brother, Antoine Verdin; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Margie Gregoire Verdin; his parents, John and Azelie Fitch Verdin; three brothers, John, Albert and Joseph Verdin; and three sisters, Josephine Lodrigue, Edna Verrett and Marie R. Billiot

Baptist

Yvette McDaniels Williams

age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ Baptist Cathedral Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by her husband, Junior Williams; two daughters, LaKisha Jasper and Zinna Jasper; two sisters, Yvonne J. Ellis and Walterine McCloud; four brothers, Bennie Jasper, Jerome Jasper, Byron Jasper and Bobby McDaniel; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Rosie L. Jasper and Albert McDaniel; one brother, Claiborne Jasper; and two sisters, Terrell Montegut and Sharon Dennis

employed by Gulf Coast Teaching and Family Services and Rescare as a personal-care attendant; member of Christ Baptist Cathedral Church

April 8, 2006

Sidney Joseph ‘Sid’ DeRoche

native and resident of Houma and a prominent local building contractor, died after a two and a half year battle with pulmonary fibrosis at 2:47 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue S. DeRoche; three sons, Wayne J. and wife, June, Byron J. and wife, Lola, and Billy L. Austin and wife, Myra; three daughters, Jenny Loupe and husband, Dudley, Pam Russo and husband, Jon, and Jeanne Galliano and husband, Vernon; one brother, Clarence "Speedy" DeRoche and wife, Dee; three sisters, Eileen Fazzio and husband, Black, Irene LaJaunie and husband, Raymond, Gladys Crochet and husband, Chester; 13 grandchildren, Rachell Gautreaux and husband, "Bo", Brittney DeRoche, Brandon and Jessica Vinson, Ashley and Nicole Russo, Lauren and Jake Austin, Ross Paul and Kaylee Deroche, Kristen and Kathryn Holloway and Bretta Tassara and husband, T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Cullen and Caleb

preceded in death by two brothers, Duffy and John; one sister, June Pinell; and his parents, Vincent and Vena DeRoche

Korean War Veteran wounded in action in Punch Bowl Korea and was decorated with the purple heart, the National Defense service medal, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, combat Infantryman Badge 1st award and the United Nations Service Medal

started his construction company soon after returning from Korea and incorporated as Sidney Deroche Building Contractors in 1956; later in the early 90’s the corporation name was changed to DeRoche Homes Inc.; helped to start the Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association in this area and went on to serve as president for two terms and state director for three terms; life member of the VFW and former member of the Krewe of Terrianians Carnival Club; .loved to fish, hunt and garden; Catholic

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jerry Michael Gaubert

age 58, a native and resident of Raceland, died of a heart attack at 11:33 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his beloved wife, Bobbie Moore Gaubert; his mother, Ethel P. Foret; two daughters, Kim Gaubert and fiancé, Brandon Wolford, and Jeri-Lyn Vice and husband, Peter Vice; one brother, Glenn Gaubert; and four grandchildren, Justin and Karlee Gaubert and Brogan and Brittany Vice

preceded in death by his father, Roland Gaubert

retired employee of Chevron USA with 32 years of service

Falgout Funeral Home

Marion Ruth Hicks

age 96, a native of Houma and resident of Wimberley, Texas, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wimberley, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Clyde Hicks and wife, Joan; one daughter, Elaine White and husband, Lester; one sister, Francis Duplantis; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Albert Hicks; and her parents, Wiltz and Mary Theriot

bookkeeper for the city of Waco for many years

April 9, 2006

Anite Mabile Montero

age 99, a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday April 8, 2006

funeral services were pending with Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Olivia Angelette Toups

age 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died of natural causes Thursday, April 6, 2006

funeral service was held Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, James J. "Jimmy" Toups and wife, Janet, and Waldon E. Toups Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Dorothy T. Collins of Cut Off, Esther T. Cenac and husband, Joel, and Gloria T. Malbrough and husband, Raynaud, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Waldon Edmond Toups Sr.; her parents, Emile Angelette Sr. and Maude Perrin Angelette; one granddaughter, Sandra Collins; one great-grandson, Jacob Carlos; three great-great-grandsons, Scott Prejean Jr. and Nicholas and Conner Wright; one son-in-law, Noles Collins; four brothers, Emile Jr., Angelo, Ambert and Oliver Angelette; and four sisters, Antoinette A. Eserman, Florida A. Pitre, Angelenia A. St. Pierre and Emelina A. Martin

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Randy Vincent Jr.

age 29, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:35 p.m. Thurs-day, April 6, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus in Chauvin; service Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at St. Ann Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jessica Vincent; one son, Triston Kirk Vincent; one daughter, Tayler Renee Vincent; his mother, Debbie Vincent; his father, Randy Vincent and wife, Doren; one brother, Louis Vincent and his wife, Jan; two nieces, Candace and Brook Lyons; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jan and Rickie Blanchard

preceded in death by his grandparents, Velma Punch and Mabel and David Yeager

loved to cook and fish; employed by Southern Technology and Service Inc

Samart Funeral Home

April 10, 2006

Edith Talbot Denson

age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by three children, Carol Walls and husband, John, of Boerne, Texas, Daniel Denson and wife, Sarah, of The Woodlands, Texas, and Faith Haydel and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Dale Denson of Houma; five sisters, Verna Heck, Willie Lou Chilton; Alma Deligans, Vivien Bartlett and Janet Green; one brother, Louis Talbot; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Milton Wayne Denson Sr.; her parents, Alma and Everette Louis Talbot; one son, Milton Wayne Denson Jr.; four brothers, Everette Talbot Jr., Carroll Talbot, Richard Talbot and Douglass Talbot

drum majorette when she graduated in 1942 from Terrebonne High School. During World War II, she met and married the love of her life, Milton; known for her love of cooking, her homemade pies and beautiful yard; very active with volunteer work in the St. Francis de Sales Church office, with the Girl Scouts, and with the HARC girls’ softball league; an avid bridge player and enjoyed weekly Tripoly games with her friends

Chauvin Funeral Home

Diana Mary Cokinos Kiffe

age 84, a native of Pittsburgh and native of Morgan City, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City

services were held this morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery

survived by two daughters, Elsie Spinella and husband, Melvin, of Houma and Diana Aucoin and husband, Bobbie, of Morgan City; six grandchildren, Stephen Spinella and wife, Karla, of Houma; Angela Dawsey and husband, Ben, of Houma, Kristin Spinella and Jeff Robertson of Pensacola, Fla., Stuart Aucoin and wife, Kim, of Kenner, Rushe Aucoin and wife, Mary, of Berwick and Jennifer Orlando and husband, Peter, of Morgan City; 11 great-grandchildren that affectionately referred to her as "Big Maw Maw," Stephanie, Luke, Sammy, Korrin, Philip, Gabrielle, Sydney, Michael, Olivia, Alex and Anne-Marie; and many nieces, nephews and friends

preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, Sydney J. Kiffe; her parents, Costas Cokinos and Elsa Pearson Cokinos; one brother, George Cokinos; and three sisters, Angeline Ruehrsneck, Constance Diedrich and Alexander Schwirian

pallbearers: Stephen Spinella, Stuart Aucoin, Rushe Aucoin, Ben Dawsey, Jeff Robertson, Peter Orlando and Carter Askew

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Twin City Funeral Home

Clarence ‘Darrelle’ Lemieux

age 27, a native and resident of Marrero, died Saturday, April 1, 2006

services were held Friday at Davis Mortuary, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale

survived by his parents, Clarence Nellon and Sylvia Lemieux Major; two sons, Des’ Jahvonni and Di Jon Miles; his grandmother, Gloria Nellon; one sister, Kashenna Lemieux; three brothers, Corey Lemieux, Damien Brown and Jacolvy Nellon; two step-sisters; five step-brothers; and many aunts, uncles and other relatives

William W. ‘Bill’ Miller

age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Tyler, Texas, died Saturday, April 1, 2006

services were held Friday at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Tyler

survived by his wife, Christine of Tyler; two sons, Byron Miller of Denver and Jason Miller and wife, Jamie, of Las Vegas; one brother, Ronald Lee Miller and wife, Vera, of Houma; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Edgar A. Miller and Pearl Rogers

Mary Ann ‘TeDus’ Solet Pierre

age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery

survived by seven sons, Curtis Pierre, Larry "Pee Wee" Pierre, Adam Linest Pierre of Houma, Norman Pierre, T-June Pierre, James "Jim" Pierre of Dulac and John "Melvin" Pierre of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Juanita Pierre of Dulac; two sisters, Bertha Gibson and Mark Gibson of Marrero; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pierre; her parents, John Solet and Lana Solet; one daughter, Theresa Pierre Roberts; one son-in-law, Nelson Roberts; one brother, Johnny Solet; and five sisters, Elda Fitch, Ida Billiot, Antionette Trahan, Theresa Solet and Rita Solet

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

April 11, 2006

Alice V. Campbell

age 79, a native of Edinburg, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 9, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; dismissal service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by her husband of 49 years, Atlas Campbell; four sons, Dennis Campbell, Vernon Travis, Clinton Clepper and Lee Clepper; seven daughters, Cindy Medlin, Martha Echols, Peggy Brown, Edna Anstead, Janece Koncke, Margaret Landston and Shirley Clup; four brothers, Harvey Van Matre of Texas, Johnny Van Matre of Texas, Joe Van Matre of Louisiana and Bill Van Matre of Louisiana; four sisters, Margie Strader of Texas, Clara Thomas of Texas, Dora Harper of Texas and Lois Hodgson of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren, Stacey Hudson, April Champagne, Christy Campbell, Wanda Askew, Selena Brown, Blake Brown, A.J. Brown, Kimberly Campbell, Christopher Campbell, Destyne Campbell, Allie Campbell and many more; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Hudson, Jasmine Hudson, Cylas Champagne, Hollyn Champagne and many more; and numerous great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Mamie Van Matre; one daughter, Wanda Jean Campbell; and three brothers, Melvin Van Matre, Clovis Van Matre Jr. and Ralph Van Matre

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eddie Ray ‘Scooby’ Ingram

age 57, a native of Kenner and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Grand Isle; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose

survived by his wife, Lori Pierce Ingram; two sons, Daxton Led Ingram and Iyle Pierce Ingram; one daughter, Simone Lorae Ingram; one stepdaughter, Kolour Marie Duet; one brother, Brad Ingram; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Denley and Annie Davis Ingram; one son, Noah Davis Ingram; and one sister, Marilyn Ingram

U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War receiving good-conduct medal, National defense service medal, Vietnam service medal with one bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam campaign ribbons and sharpshooter badge with Rifle Bar

Russell Kent Ougel

age 61, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Thursday, April 6, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his stepmother, Hazel R. Ougel; one son, Michael Adolph; four daughters, Lisa Adolph, Cherie Ougel Rotolo, Becky Ougel Beauvaid and Angie Ougel; two brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Ougel; two sisters, Peggy Ougel Freeman and Susan Ougel Dufrene; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Mabel Richoux Ougel and Natel Ougel Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War

Mary Ann ‘TeDus’ Solet Pierre

age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006

funeral services were held today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery

survived by seven sons, Curtis Pierre, Larry "Pee Wee" Pierre, Adam Linest Pierre of Houma, Norman Pierre, T-June Pierre, James "Jim" Pierre of Dulac and John "Melvin" Pierre of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Juanita Pierre of Dulac; one sister, Bertha Gibson and husband, Mark Gibson of Marrero; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pierre; her parents, John Solet and Lana Solet; one daughter, Theresa Pierre Roberts; one son-in-law, Nelson Roberts; one brother, Johnny Solet; and five sisters, Elda Fitch, Ida Billiot, Antionette Trahan, Theresa Solet and Rita Solet

homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society

parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Elmer A. Simpson

age 87, a native of north Louisiana and resident of Luling, died of cancer at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006

services were held this morning at First Baptist Church in Luling, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

survived by his companion, Lucille Dykes; one stepson, Donald Dykes; one daughter, Jo Ann Clement; one stepdaughter, Deborah Badeaux; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his former wife, Louise Kinard Simpson; his parents, H.K. and Mattie Jones Simpson; and one son, James Simpson

U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Monsanto

Clarence ’Junior’ Vito Jr.

age 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home

survived by one daughter, Natasha; his mother, Nacy Vito; one brother, Lonny Vito and wife, Joann; one sister, Suzanne Vito; his grandmothers, Anna Lee Price and Mildred Vito; one granddaughter, Namyiah Billiot; his godchildren, Ronny Hutchinson and wife, Courtney, and Lacy Vito; two nephews, Lance Naquin and Lawrence Vito; three nieces, Lori, Candice and Lindsey; and numerous great-nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his father, Clarence Vito Sr.

parran to all the children

Samart Funeral Home

April 12, 2006

Leo Paul ‘Bobby’ Lirette

age 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his wife, Evelyn Neill Lirette of Houma; six sons, Kenneth Lirette and wife, Angelica, of Houma, Keefe Lirette of Georgia, Kirk Lirette and wife, Stella, Kerry Lirette of Houma, Kevin Lirette and wife, Cherie Gauthier Lirette, of Metairie and Karl Lirette and wife, Julie, of Destrahan; three stepsons, Robert Rodrigue Sr. of Houma, Dewey Rodrigue Sr. of Broussard and Stephen Rodrigue Sr. of Houma; one stepdaughter, Diana Hebert of Gibson; two brothers, Marcus J. Lirette and wife, Toby, and Raymond Lirette and wife, Pearl, of Houma; two sisters, Jeanette Padfield and husband, Bill, of Breaux Bridge and Betty LeBlanc of Larose; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Anthony Lirette and Emma Marie Dupre Lirette; one step-granddaughter, Natasha Billiot; one brother, Leland Lirette; and one sister, Muriel "Sis" Pritchard

retired motorman with Texaco and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Jessie Joseph Pertuit Jr.

age 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Tylertown, Miss., died at Walthall County General Hospital in Tylertown Monday, April 10, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tylertown; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in the Pertuit Family Cemetery

survived by his wife, Lucy Verrette Pertuit of Tylertown; his parents, Jessie Joseph Pertuit and Agnes Marie Zeringue Pertuit of Raceland; one daughter, Victoria Lashley and husband, Christopher, of Tylertown; one sister, Diane Badeaux of Raceland; and two grandchildren

employee of Walthall County First District and a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church

Murray Templeton

age 73, a native of San Saba, Texas, and resident of Luling, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006

no services scheduled

survived by one daughter, Perry Templeton; one brother, Kenneth "Worth" Templeton; two sisters, Faye Fiddler and Joyce Parrish; and two grandchildren, Jessica Labauve and Natalie Labauve

preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Ann Templeton; his second wife, Anna Cheramie Templeton; and his parents, Gordon and Loree Templeton

Samart Funeral Home

Aurelia Camp Tisdale

age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006

memorial service Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Houma

survived by two sons, Bryan Hulse and Darren Hulse; two daughters, Anissa Breaux and Cherise Fitch; one brother, Prentis Camp; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Marion Camp and Nancy Hawkins

homemaker and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses

April 13, 2006

Elston Sidney ‘E. S.’ Bankston Sr.

age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baptist, died at his residence Wednesday, April 12, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond; service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his wife, Dasie Averette Bankston; three sons, Harold "Keith" Bankston, Elston "Bo" Bankston Jr. and Brent Bankston; four daughters, Terri McIlvoy, Monica Gosse, Shirley Bickford and Redonna Colona; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Maria Kinchen Bankston; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Chase Bankston

Demetrious Kenyatta Antoine Bennett

age 30, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died due to an automobile wreck at 12:54 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by his mother, Joyce Ann Martin Bennett of Houma; his financeé, Shiloh Fitch of Houma; two daughters, Kenvatta Lynette Lewis and Breonna Nichole Bennett of Houma; two brothers, Samuel Joseph Bennett Jr. and Clifford Patterson III of Houma; two sisters, Tangynikka Michelle Bennett and Tyrika Brown of Gray; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his father, Samuel Joseph Bennett Sr.; one daughter; and his grandfather, Zachary Bennett

field measurement technician with Kelley Completion and a member of Rock of Ages Church

Ashlyn Marie Morgan

newborn, a native of Houma, died at 3:44 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006

graveside service Monday at St. Louis Cemetery

survived by her parents, Harold Morgan Jr. and Dawn Reading Morgan; her grandparents, Harold Morgan Sr. and Lourena Morgan and Charles Reading II and step-grandmother, Jenny Reading; two brothers, Jade and Kort Morgan; and four sisters, Katelyn Lapeyrouse, Cholee Morgan, Kerra Morgan and Kyla Morgan

preceded in death by her grandmother, Joann Garitty Reading

member of First Baptist Church

Russell Kent Ougel

age 61, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Thursday, April 6, 2006

funeral services were held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his stepmother, Hazel R. Ougel; one son, Michael Adolph; four daughters, Lisa Adolph, Cherie Ougel Rotolo, Becky Ougel Beauvais and Angie Ougel; two brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Ougel; two sisters, Peggy Ougel Freeman and Susan Ougel Dufrene; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Mabel Richoux Ougel and Natel Ougel Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War

Rebecca ‘Betty’ Stoves Westley Poindexter

age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2006

visitation Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery

survived by her husband, Evest Poindexter Sr. of Raceland; her stepmother, Rosa Dell Stoves of Houma; four sons, Raymond Westley Jr. and wife, Sally, of Thibodaux, Milton Westley and wife, Annabelle, Malcolm Westley and wife, Shirley, and Bruce Westley, all of Houma; one daughter, Linda Westley Steib of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Equilla Franklin of Houma; three brothers, Charles Stoves of Chicago, Louis Stoves of Houma and James Stoves of Houma; two stepsons, Harry Tillman Sr. and Donald Poindexter, both of Houma; 44 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Westley Sr.; her parents, Millard and Clara Stoves; one daughter, Clara Ann Westley; two brothers, Edward Stoves and Millard Stoves; and two sisters, Susie Wolfe and Bertha Fleming

retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Edith Begue Richard

age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Opelousas, died at her residence at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006

funeral service was held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, with interment in St. Landry Cemetery Mausoleum in Opelousas

survived by her husband of 55 years, Dave Richard of Opelousas; three daughters, Gwen Meche and husband, Al, of Church Point, Kathy Martin and husband, Mitch, of Washington, and Brenda Veltin of Opelousas; two brothers, Harold Begue and Wayne Domangue, both of Houma; two sisters, Joyce Dupont and Margie Authement, both of Houma; three grandchildren, Cheri Fairley, Mandi Veltin and Nick Martin; and one great-grandchild, Macy Martin

preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Begue; one sister, Margarette Domangue; one brother, Lionel Begue Jr.; and two grandchildren, Piper Veltin and Beau Barnett

parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

Benita Wolfe Robertson

age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 19, 2006

funeral services were held at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by her mother, Mildred Welch Wolfe; one daughter, Monisa Brown and husband, Richie Sr.; five sisters, Mary Wolfe, Aver Francois and husband, Johnny, Wildred W. Miller, Brenda Wolfe and companion, Deanna, and Mary Ann Robinson; two brothers, David Wolfe Sr. and wife, Shirley, and Donald Wolfe; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Thomas Turner; three brothers, Abra Wolfe Jr., Arthur and Albert Sims; and five sisters, Winnola Diggs, Margaret Wolfe, Doris Wolfe, Mildred Hickman and Lynn Sims

disabled and was a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Community Funeral Home

Aurelia Camp Tisdale

age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006

memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 4690 La. 311 in Houma

survived by two sons, Bryan Hulse and Darren Hulse; two daughters, Anissa Breaux and husband, Lance, and Cherise Fitch and husband, Gary; one brother, Prentis Camp; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Marion Camp and Nancy Hawkins

homemaker and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses

April 14, 2006

Louis Major Sr.

age 71, a resident of Raceland, died at 8:27 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery

survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Major; two sons, Louis Major Jr. and Ricky L. Major; three daughters, Cora Triggs, Kathy Major and Gaynell Major; two brothers, Lawrence Major of Des Allemands and Freddrick Burch of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Junius Major Sr. and Oliska Major Burch; one daughter, Shirley Major; two brothers, Junius Major and Herbert Major; and one sister, Rita Brickley

member of Mount Zion Baptist Church

April 15, 2006

Linda Robichaux Babin

age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one son, Wayne Paul Babin and wife, Ruth; two daughters, Priscilla Babin Peeler and husband, Ronnie, and Carolyn Babin Daigle and husband, Edley; two brothers, Denis Robichaux and Albert Robichaux; five sisters, Celina Theriot, Theresa Sampey, Mary Jane Baudoin, Alice May Borne and Marguerite Guidry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Babin; and her parents, Louis Robichaux and Clothilde Mayet Robichaux; and one brother, Abe Robichaux

Rita Rousse Callais

age 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Frank Callais and wife, Carolyn, Charles Callais Sr. and wife, Charleen, and Rickey Callais; two daughters, Peggy C. Bellot and husband, Morris, and Mary Callais; one brother, Norris Rousse; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Charleston Callais; her parents, Theodule Rousse and Camillia G. Rousse; and three brothers, Edless, Eldon and Herman Rousse

Catholic

Myrtle Lawson Wiggins

age 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Port Allen, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Henry Wiggins; two sisters, Octavia Southall and Gloria Spurlock; two brothers, Gilbert and Glenn R. Lawson; and numerous relatives and friends

preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother

retired schoolteacher and a member of Scott United Methodist Church of West Baton Rouge, the Retired Teachers Association, Order of Eastern Star, Blue Diamond Flower Club and many other community organizations

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

April 16, 2006

Linda Robichaux Babin

age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one son, Wayne Paul Babin and wife, Ruth; two daughters, Priscilla Babin Peeler and husband, Ronnie, and Carolyn Babin Daigle and husband, Edley; two brothers, Denis Robichaux and Albert Robichaux; five sisters, Celina Theriot, Theresa Sampey, Mary Jane Baudoin, Alice May Borne and Marguerite Guidry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Babin; and her parents, Louis Robichaux and Clothilde Mayet Robichaux; and one brother, Abe Robichaux

Samart Funeral Home

Carl Leslie Canty

age 82, a native and resident of Berwick, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006

private service held at a later date

survived by one son, Paul Canty and wife, Christina; one brother, George E. Canty Jr. and wife, Una "Chut", of Berwick; one sister, Josephine LaCoste of Berwick; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Myers Canty; his parents, George and Sydney Canty; one son, Carl S. Canty; one brother, George Cornelius Canty; and two sisters, Edwina Canty and Mary Gallier

U.S. World War II Army veteran

Mary LeBlanc Hebert

age 89, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery

survived by two sons, Leonce J. Hebert Jr. and wife, Linda, of Bourg, and David Hebert of Texas; two daughters, Sonia Hebert and Judy Roddy of Houma; two sisters, Mercedes Marquette of Napoleonville and Shirley Boudreaux of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Leonce J. Hebert Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Josephine Terrebonne LeBlanc; three brothers, Leonce LeBlanc, Roy LeBlanc and Sammy LeBlanc; and two sisters, Marie L. Hacker and Elise L. Ourso

homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Weisney ‘Red’ Hebert

age 69, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his mother, Marie Heartman Hebert; one son, Terry Hebert and wife, Dena; one daughter, Debbie Payton and husband, Bob; one brother, Linton Hebert; one sister, Gloria Pitre; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Elois Savoie Hebert; his father, Edward P. Hebert Sr.; and one brother, Edward P. Hebert Jr.

retired foreman for Allied Shipyard for 33 years and a volunteer for the Larose Civic Center; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Rosetta Poindexter Maryland

age 75, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006

visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home; services Tuesday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion cemetery

survived by five sons, Donald R. Maryland and wife, Carolyn, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Michael Maryland of Gibson, Gregory Maryland and wife, Demetria, of Houma, Kennie Maryland and wife, JoAnn, of Houma, and Karnell Maryland of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Aitkens and husband, the Rev. Kirkland, Robin Majors and husband, Nathaniel, and Judy Gauche and husband, Grable, all of Houma; four sisters, Laura P. Royal, Naomi P. McKay, Hazel P. Johnson of Gibson and Annie P. Rollins of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maryland Jr.; her parents, Castina and Townsend Poindexter; one grandson, Gregory Maryland Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Miriam Smith; three brothers, Albert, Lloyd and Willie Poindexter; and one sister, Mildred P. Madison

deaconess at Residence Baptist Church and a member of Gardenia Snip and Stitch and the Senior Citizen Club; retired patient attendant at Terrebonne General Medical Center

Edna Alexander Pertuit

age 80, a native of Earle, Ark., and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Javy J. Pertuit; one son, Donald Pertuit and wife, Babs; one brother, O.D. Alexander and wife, Yvonne, of Bossier City; one sister, Ina A. Bowling of Earle; one niece, Bettye Lovell of Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, O.D. and Myrtle Lucus Alexander; three brothers, Edward, Warren G. and Ben Alexander; one sister-in-law, Lola Alexander; and one brother-in-law, James Bowling

parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a member of the St. Mary chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, the Bayou Retiree Camping Club, the Raceland Homemakers Club, a volunteer and board member of the Good Samaritan Food Bank and Thrift Store, and a Girls’ State supporter

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

April 17, 2006

Sylvan J. Brunet

age 83, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five brothers, Carol Brunet of Theriot, Earl Brunet of Houma, Roy Brunet of Bayou Blue, Lucien Brunet and wife, Diana, of Houma and Richard Brunet and wife, Debbie, of Chackbay; three sisters, Thelma Brunet Carlos and husband, Julius, Mayola Brunet Cunningham and husband, Ruben, and Shirley Brunet Rodrigue, all of Schriever

preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Brunet and Missie Callahan Brunet; and three brothers, Wilson, Allen and Luby Brunet

retired boat skipper with Texaco and a U.S. World War II Army veteran; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Dorothy C. Chaisson

died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church

survived by her husband of 45 years, Nolan James Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Kenneth Dean Chaisson and partner, Anita Johnson, Keith Daniel Chaisson and wife, Jamie Lynn Duplantis, Cary James Chaisson and wife, Judy Lynn Webre, and Chad Michael Chaisson, senior at Nicholls State University; two daughters, Karen Chaisson Morvant and husband, Joseph C. Morvant Jr., and Crissie Chaisson Pitre and husband, Madrid A. Pitre; three brothers, Glynn Joseph Cunningham and wife, Sue Maxey, Albert Joseph Cunningham Jr. and wife, Evelyn Henry, and Daniel Keith Cunningham and wife, Tammy Champagne; 11 grandchildren, Lacie Jaye Chaisson, Jillian Paige Chaisson, Dane Patrick Chaisson, Danae’ Angelle Chaisson, Courtney Marie Chaisson, Kayla Simone Chaisson, Shane Donovan Chaisson, Brandi Lyn Morvant, Tiffany Nicole Morvant, Tyler Anthony Pitre and Bryleigh Angelle Pitre; and two step-grandchildren, Brandon Bridges and wife, Bree Foret, and Stephanie Bridges

preceded in death by her parents, Albert Joseph Cunningham Sr. and Edith Marie Guidry; one sister, Carol Ann Wooley; her maternal grandparents, Jean Eddie Guidry and Marie Olivia Bourg; her paternal grandparents, Joseph Louis Cunningham and Cornelia Virginie DeRoche; and her paternal step-grandfather, Whitney Hutchinson

served as a religious-education teacher and aide during the 80s and 90s; also served as Eucharistic Minister at Annunziata Catholic Church; homemaker and worked along side her husband in a small business; loved genealogy, photo projects on her computer and loved to sew; also loved to spoil her grandchildren

Chauvin Funeral Home

Rosetta Poindexter Maryland

age 75, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; services Tuesday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion cemetery

survived by five sons, Donald R. Maryland and wife, Carolyn, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Michael Maryland of Gibson, Gregory Maryland and wife, Demetria, of Houma, Kennie Maryland and wife, JoAnn, of Houma, and Karnell Maryland of Houma; three daughters, Bonnie Aitkens and husband, the Rev. Kirkland, Robin Majors and husband, Nathaniel, and Judy Gauche and husband, Grable, all of Houma; four sisters, Laura P. Royal, Naomi P. McKay, Hazel P. Johnson of Gibson and Annie P. Rollins of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maryland Jr.; her parents, Castina and Townsend Poindexter; one grandson, Gregory Maryland Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Miriam Smith; three brothers, Albert, Lloyd and Willie Poindexter; and one sister, Mildred P. Madison

deaconess at Residence Baptist Church and a member of Gardenia Snip and Stitch and the Senior Citizen Club

retired patient attendant at Terrebonne General Medical Center

Donatien ‘Uncle Don’ Plaisance

age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 15, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one sister, Clarisse Margarite Plaisance; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance; four brothers, Edwick, Narcisse, Philip and Loveless Plaisance; and five sisters, Octavie Plaisance Lafont Pierce, Loridia Plaisance Martin, Violet Plaisance Guidry, Elizabeth Plaisance and Evelia Plaisance Bruce

longtime employer of Thibodaux Funeral Home and a hardware-store owner; World War II Army veteran serving in Egypt; enjoyed painting, gardening and walking and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Irvin ‘Crip’ Trosclair

age 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Beatrice Plaisance Trosclair; one son, Sterling Trosclair; two brothers, Nolan and Larry Trosclair; three sisters, Mabel LeBlanc, Rena Cheramie and Audrey Savoie; three grandchildren, Scotty Trosclair and wife, Maggie, Kayra Trosclair and Adam Trosclair; and two great-grandchildren, Kolby and Blake Trosclair

preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Acosta Trosclair; and two brothers, Claude and Dudley Trosclair

retired tug boat captain and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

April 18, 2006

Carl Leslie Canty

age 80, a native and resident of Berwick, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006

private service held at a later date

survived by one son, Vietnam veteran Ridgeley Paul Canty and wife, Christina LeCompte Canty of Houma; one brother, George E. Canty Jr. and wife, Una "Chut" Canty, of Berwick; one sister, Josephine LaCoste of Berwick; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Myers Canty; his parents, George and Sydney Canty; one son, Carl S. Canty; one brother, George Cornelius Canty; and two sisters, Edwina Canty and Mary Gallier

U.S. World War II Army veteran

Samart Funeral Home

John Ezra Faucheaux Jr.

age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:53 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Genevieve Colwart Faucheaux of Houma; two sons, John Faucheaux III and Rene Faucheaux of Houma; three daughters, Judy Arceneaux, Jean Salinas and Cora Lee Fitch of Houma; five brothers, Louis, Lawrence, Amus, Anatole and Leo Faucheaux, all of Houma; three sisters, Theresa Hebert of Houma, Doris Rodrigue and Antoinette Pitre of Gibson; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John Ezra Faucheaux Sr. and Ophelia Giroir Faucheaux

retired truck driver with Pen Rod Drilling Company for 27 years and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Loraine Gomez Foret

age 80, a native and resident of Luling, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

survived by one son, Michael Foret; two brothers, Henry Gomez and Irvon "Cookie" Gomez; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Hubby Paul Foret; her parents, Henry and Alice Charlet Gomez; one son, Lynn Foret; and one brother, Jerry Gomez

parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

George Joseph Hebert

age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; military service Wednesday at the church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one son, Thomas J. Hebert; and one daughter, Cynthia Hebert Theriot and husband, Wayne P. Theriot

preceded in death by his wife, Aminthe "Mint" Waguespack Hebert; his parents, Noah and Sidonia Arcement Hebert; his grandparents, Jules and Eugenice Hebert Hebert, and Victorin and Uranie Theriot Arcement; one brother, Roy C. Hebert; one sister, Lillian H. Waguespack; and his god parents, Furcy Arcement and Stella Foret Ledet

former employee of S.A. Bourg Company and Avondale Shipyards; U.S. World War II veteran and received the bronze star medal for bravery beyond the call of duty and two purple hearts; member of the VFW Post No. 3665

Samart Funeral Home

Dwayne Joseph LaCoste Sr.

age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died from injuries sustained in a trailer fire on 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; wake service today at the funeral home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery

survived by his wife, Phyllis Billiot LaCoste of Theriot; his parents, Malcolm LaCoste Sr. and Betty Lirette LaCoste of Theriot; his grandmother, Leola DeHart Lirette of Theriot; three sons, Dwayne LaCoste Jr., Dane LaCoste and Daylan LaCoste of Theriot; five daughters, Erica L. Courteaux and husband, Jason, of Theriot, Helena LaCoste and fiancé, Neil Marroy Jr. of Donaldsonville, Shalane L. Lodrigue and husband, Edwin "Tuna", of Houma, Shaleigh LaCoste, and Shante L. Duplantis and husband, Brad, of Theriot; one brother, Malcolm LaCoste Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Wanda L. Breaux and husband, Dickie, Donna L. Bernard and husband, Larry, and Connie L. Verdin and husband, Timmy, of Theriot; and seven grandchildren, Ashton DeHart Jr., Lil Erica Courteaux, Jaycee Courteaux, Alex Courteaux, Andrew Lodrigue, Mackenzie Marroy and Madison Duplantis

preceded in death by one brother, Danny John LaCoste; and his grandparents, Elvina Adams LaCoste, Ray LaCoste Sr. and Robert Lirette Sr.

fisherman and a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Cedric Paul Naquin

age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Leroy, Audie and Alton Naquin; one daughter, Linda Naquin Richard; two brothers, Murphy Naquin and Irvin Naquin; two sisters, Elsie Naquin Gauthreaux and Shirley Naquin; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Barrilleaux Naquin; and his parents, Joseph Naquin and Ora Chiasson Naquin

member of the VFW Post No. 5097 and exempt member of the Protector Fire Company No. 2; World War II veteran and a life member military order of the Purple Heart; served as an usher at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral

Landry’s Funeral Home

Donatien ‘Uncle Don’ Plaisance

age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 15, 2006

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one sister, Clarisse Margarite Plaisance; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance; four brothers, Edwick, Narcisse, Philip and Loveless Plaisance; and five sisters, Octavie Plaisance Lafont Pierce, Loridia Plaisance Martin, Violet Plaisance Guidry, Elizabeth Plaisance and Evelia Plaisance Bruce

longtime employer of Thibodaux Funeral Home and a hardware store owner; World War II Army veteran serving in Egypt; enjoyed painting, gardening and walking; member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Michael W. Scott

age 63, a native of Blytheville, Ark., and resident of Lockport, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Arcement Scott; his mother, Louise Childress White; his stepmother, Ann Scott; two sons, Sean and Greg Scott; one daughter, Phoebe S. Dorsey; two brothers, David Vastbinder and Richard Scott; three sisters, Carol Roach, Patti Quarles and Anita Nichols; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Wilson Scott

past commander of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport

Michael Ray Williams

age 46, a native of Houma and resident of Alexandria died at his residence Thursday, April 13, 2006

visitation today at Progressive Funeral Home in Alexandria and to funeral time Wednesday at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Alexandria; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Lincoln Cemetery in Pineville

survived by one daughter, Tiffany A. Williams of Las Vegas; two sisters, Paulette Williams Perry and husband, Scott, of Alexandria and Lynette Williams Muse of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren, Tyree Mason and Lyrikal Williams, both of Las Vegas; one nephew, T’Shiro Williams of Baton Rouge; two nieces, Tarnesha Williams Abram and husband, Larry, of Euless, Texas, and Kia S. Perry of Alexandria; one great-nephew, Brayden Abram of Euless, and Alexis Williams of Baton Rouge; two uncles, Nicholas Smith Jr. of Chauvin and Alex Ross Jr. of Alexandria; three aunts, Lillian Williams of Augusta, Ga., Cornelia Muse of Alexandria and Inna Smith of Chauvin; one great uncle, Willard Smith of Chauvin; one godchild, Lawanda Stewart of Alexandria; his god parents, Ervin and Bertha Porche of Chauvin; and a host of other relatives and friends

preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Howard and Mrs. Dolores Williams

baptized at an early age by his father and was educated in Rapides and Terrebonne Parish School Systems; currently employed at Pineville High School

Progressive Funeral Home

April 19, 2006

Sylvan J. Brunet

age 83, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006

funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five brothers, Carol Brunet of Theriot, Earl Brunet of Houma, Roy Brunet of Bayou Blue, Lucien Brunet and wife, Diana, of Houma and Richard Brunet and wife, Debbie, of Chackbay; three sisters, Thelma Brunet Carlos and husband, Julius, Mayola Brunet Cunningham and husband, Ruben, and Shirley Brunet Rodrigue, all of Schriever

preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Brunet and Missie Callahan Brunet; and three brothers, Wilson, Allen and Luby Brunet

retired boat skipper with Texaco and a U.S. World War II Army veteran; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Lorelei Knobloch Hull

age 60, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her husband, George Hull; one son, Sean Royce Robert; two stepsons, George Hull III and Kirk Hull; one daughter, Shannon Therese Robert; two stepdaughters, Pamela Hull Bruss and Karlie Hull; one sister, Barbara Ann Gasperetti; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lucille Haydel Knobloch

Dwayne Joseph LaCoste Sr.

age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died from injuries sustained in a trailer fire on 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006

funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery

survived by his wife, Phyllis Billiot LaCoste of Theriot; his parents, Malcolm LaCoste Sr. and Betty Lirette LaCoste of Theriot; his grandmother, Leola DeHart Lirette of Theriot; three sons, Dwayne LaCoste Jr., Dane LaCoste and Daylan LaCoste of Theriot; five daughters, Erica L. Courteaux and husband, Jason, of Theriot, Helena LaCoste and fiancé, Neil Marroy Jr. of Donaldsonville, Shalane L. Lodrigue and husband, Edwin "Tuna," of Houma, Shaleigh LaCoste, and Shante L. Duplantis and husband, Brad, of Theriot; one brother, Malcolm LaCoste Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Wanda L. Breaux and husband, Dickie, Donna L. Bernard and husband, Larry, and Connie L. Verdin and husband, Timmy, of Theriot; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by one brother, Danny John LaCoste; and his grandparents, Elvina Adams LaCoste, Ray LaCoste Sr. and Robert Lirette Sr.

fisherman and a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Carl James Matherne

age 40, a native of Mathews and resident of Loranger, died Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Billa Matherne; his mother, Peggy Gautreaux Price and stepfather, Ivy Price Sr.; three brothers, Curt Matherne, Keith Matherne and Kenneth Matherne; one stepbrother, Ivy Price Jr.; one sister, Linda Pellegrin; two stepsisters, Judy Duchette and Sandy Dufrene; his godchildren, April Matherne and Emily Pellegrin; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his father, Irvin "Red" Matherne; and one stepsister, Irma Jean Cressier

Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Robert James Redmond Sr.

age 71, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; memorial service Thursday at the church

survived by his wife, Peggy Pitts Redmond of Montegut; two sons, Robert James Redmond Jr. and Ralph John Redmond of Houma; one daughter, Cathy Ann Redmond Whited of Houma; four brothers, Ivy John Redmond Jr., Richard D. Redmond of Houma, Daniel J. Redmond of Breaux Bridge and Donald Redmond of Caro, Egypt; two sisters, Louella Redmond Vasey of Abbeville and Elizabeth Redmond Kryvanick of Houma; one grandchild, Samuel James Whited; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Ivy John Redmond Sr. and Wilma Pellegrin Redmond; and one sister, Mary Ann Redmond Domangue

retired truck driver with Acme Trucking and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War; member of the American Legion and a charter member of Montegut Fire Department; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Nolen Claude Tregre

age 81, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Inez Richard Tregre; two sons, Maurice "Dickie" R. Tregre and wife, Louisa Naquin Tregre, and Nolen "Skipper" C. Tregre Jr. and wife, Julie Thibodaux Tregre; one daughter, Karen T. Cordell and husband, David Cordell; and eight grandchildren, Bonnie Bianca, Christopher Cordell, Michael Cordell, Erin Cordell, Jeremy Tregre, Joshua Tregre, Christie Henninger and Megan Tregre

preceded in death by his parents, Maurice J. and Alice Schexnayder Tregre; and one granddaughter, Jenny Tregre

Landry’s Funeral Home

April 20, 2006

Jim J. Autin

age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off died. No official date and time of death has been established

visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; memorial service Friday at the church

survived by his mother, Earline Duet Autin; three sons, Jason, Joshua and Jacob Autin; his former wife, Lupe Galliano Autin; three sisters, Carol Sprouse, Fay Autin and Suzette Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his father, Kilred Joseph Autin; and his grandparents, Donacien and Frazine Charpentier Duet and Sandras and Olistine Bruce Autin

worked for the Lafourche Parish School Board System; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Robert J. Bell Sr.

age 88, a native of Greensburg and resident of Thibodaux, died at Promise Specialty Hospital in Baton Rouge at 12:52 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006

visitation Friday and to service time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; service Friday at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four sons, Robert Bell Jr. of Plano, Texas, Milton Bell and wife, Clara, of Spring, Texas, George Bell and wife, Terri, of Prairieville and Patrick Bell of River Ridge; three sisters, Susie Yancy and husband, Lester, Estelle Burnett of Baton Rouge and Leila Mitchell and husband, Ollie, of Shreveport; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family

preceded in death by his wife, Vivian George Bell; his parents, John and Olevia Roddy Bell; one brother, Joseph C. Bell; one sister, Odeal B. Matthews; his grandparents, Ester Roddy and Steve and Susan Bell; and one grandson, John Robert Bell

came to Thibodaux on June 15, 1948, and began teaching veterans carpentry work at the former Lawson Trade School; married his wife of 51 years, the late Vivian George, in November 1948; began teaching Industrial Arts at C.M. Washington High School in January 1950; in September 1967, he became the first black teacher in Thibodaux to go into the integrated school system when assigned to East Thibodaux Junior High School; retired from teaching in the Lafourche Parish School system in 1978 after 33 years of service

since retirement and throughout his life, an active member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; at Allen Chapel, served as church treasurer for more than 40 years, Sunday-school teacher, a member of the steward and trustee boards and a member of the lay organization; also served on the district and conference levels of the church lay organization, including a term as the lay president of the Central Louisiana Conference; in 2001, one of 19 people to receive national and international recognition for his contributions to the church and community at the international meeting of the 27th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Fla.

member of the Lafourche Chapter NAACP, the Bayou Interfaith Sponsoring Committee, the Southern University Alumni Federation and a member of the Board of Adjustments for the city of Thibodaux; member and past Worshipful Master of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 Free and Accepted Masons and a founding member of Norman D. Jones Consistory No. 338; also a founding member of the Kingsmen Club of Thibodaux

veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a graduate of Southern University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial arts; also studied at Nicholls State University, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University

Kennedy Funeral Home

Albert Joseph ‘T-Albert’ Borne Jr.

age 9, a native and resident of Montegut, died Sunday, April 16, 2006

mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

survived by his parents, Albert Borne Sr. and Cathy Ledet Borne; his grandparents, Patsy and Wilfred Ledet and Edith Brunet; and two brothers, Kevin and Joey Borne

preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Joseph Borne

student at Montegut Elementary School

Betty Boudreaux

age 66, a native of Kitsmiller, Md., and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Saturday at the funeral home

survived by three sons, Michael Willett of Louisville, Ky., Ronnie Willett of Houma and Darren Boudreaux of Houma; one daughter, Kathy Lecontte of Houma; one brother, Jim Stuckey of Houma; three sisters, Donna Nixon of Houma, Kay Allemand of Houma and Debbie Knight of Thibodaux; and six grandchildren, Jessica Willett, Candice Willett, Aaron Willett, Chad Willett, Chelsea Boudreaux and Tristen Boudreaux

preceded in death by her parents, Freeda Wilson and Chet Stuckey; and one son, Mark Willett

Samart Funeral Home

Marie Louise Babin Boudreaux

age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four sons, O’Neil Jr., Norman, Ernest and Norris Boudreaux; two daughters, Yvonne B. Boudreaux and Gloria B. Pierce; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, O’Neil Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Pierre and Agnes Monier Babin; two brothers, Darris and Moise Babin; one sister, Mildred B. Dufrene; and one great-grandchild

parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Emily Elizabeth Duthu Chaisson

age one day old, a native of Jefferson and resident of Houma, died at 11:56 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006

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

survived by her parents, Raoul Chaisson and Kimberly Duthu of Houma; one brother, Bryson Chaisson of Houma; two sisters, Kristi Bergeron and husband, Scott, and Harlie Chaisson of Houma; her grandparents, Joseph and Juanita Crochet Chaisson of Houma and Ray and Judy Guilfour Duthu of Houma; and numerous relatives

Melba Hebert Doucet

age 72, a native of Sunset and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church

survived by one son, Karl Doucet; one daughter, Annette Slade; and five sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Mercedes Going, Irene Dohmann, Roberta Reeves and Willa Mae Scales

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lloyd Doucet; and her parents, Adam and Bernadette Hebert

Eddie Joseph Dupre

age 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Manuel Dupre and wife, Charlotte, of Chauvin; one daughter, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; three stepsisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles, Elizabeth Louviere and Theresa Dupre of Houma; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Dupre Dupre; his parents, Victor Dupre and Bernadette Authement Dupre; his foster parents, Lindsey Martin and Viola Gamberella; one son-in-law, Junius "Bud" Hebert; one half-brother, Shelly Foret; four step-brothers, Irvin, Allen, Ira and Lindsey Martin; three step-sisters, Orenia White, Orena Lirette and Mildred McElroy; and one brother-in-law, Henry Neil

retired factory worker for A. St. Martin at the ice plant, then trawled with Richard Bergeron; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Kenneth Boudreaux Post No. 380; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Leah Justine Gabb

age 7, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by her parents, Chris J. Gabb and Stacey Zeringue Gabb; one sister, Shayla Maria Gabb; her grandparents, David and Sarah Gabb and Phillip "Mike" Zeringue and Nita Zeringue; and her great-grandmother, Lucille Hernandez

loved dancing, cheerleading, drawing and music, but most of all she enjoyed people, life and an inspiring love for Jesus

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ethel Tucker Toups Hitt

age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by two sons, Jimmy and Junius Toups; one brother, Charles Tucker; one sister, Molly Theriot; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Alva Hitt; her parents, Charleston and Charlotte Trahan Tucker; and one sister, Joyce Landry

Robert James Redmond Sr.

age 71, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

memorial service was held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

survived by his wife, Peggy Pitts Redmond of Montegut; two sons, Robert James Redmond Jr. and Ralph John Redmond of Houma; one daughter, Cathy Ann Redmond Whited of Houma; four brothers, Ivy John Redmond Jr., Richard D. Redmond of Houma, Daniel J. Redmond of Breaux Bridge and Donald Redmond of Caro, Egypt; two sisters, Louella Redmond Vasey of Abbeville and Elizabeth Redmond Kryvanick of Houma; one grandchild, Samuel James Whited; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Ivy John Redmond Sr. and Wilma Pellegrin Redmond; and one sister, Mary Ann Redmond Domangue

retired truck driver with Acme Trucking and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War; member of the American Legion and a charter member of Montegut Fire Department; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Sylvain E. Tauzy Sr.

age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Rena Esponge Tauzy; one son, Sylvain E. Tauzy Jr.; one daughter, Judean T. Duet; one brother; three sisters; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John Tauzy and Sylvia Bouche Tauzy; and one brother

retired human-resource manager and a U.S. Air Force veteran; first mascot at LSU

April 21, 2006

Dorothy Lucille Carpenter

age 80, a native of Calumet and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006

survived by numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, O.D. Carpenter Sr. and Appoline Scarborough Carpenter; two brothers, L.S. Carpenter and O.D. Carpenter Jr.; and one sister, Mena Flynn

retired school teacher of 37 years in St. Mary Parish

member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin

Melba Hebert Doucet

age 72, a native of Sunset and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church

survived by one son, Karl Doucet; one daughter, Annette Slade; and six sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Edaise Davis, Mercedes Going, Irene Dohmann, Roberta Reeves and Willa Mae Scales

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lloyd Doucet; and her parents, Adam and Bernadette Hebert

Eddie Joseph Dupre

age 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Manuel Dupre and wife, Charlotte, of Chauvin; one daughter, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; one sister, Egnolia Neil; three stepsisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles, Elizabeth Louviere and Theresa Dupre of Houma; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Dupre Dupre; his parents, Victor Dupre and Bernadette Authement Dupre; his foster parents, Lindsey Martin and Viola Gamberella; one son-in-law, Junius "Bud" Hebert; one half-brother, Shelly Foret; four step-brothers, Irvin, Allen, Ira and Lindsey Martin; three step-sisters, Orenia White, Orena Lirette and Mildred McElroy; and one brother-in-law, Henry Neil

retired factory worker for A. St. Martin at the ice plant, then trawled with Richard Bergeron; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Kenneth Boudreaux Post No. 380; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Audrey J. Hills

age 71, a native of Laplace and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by her husband, Edward "Hip Cat" S. Hills of Thibodaux; three daughters, Teri Hastings and husband, Elliott, of Baton Rouge, Paula Hills of Thibodaux and Sandra Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Dallas; two sons, Edward S. Hills and wife, Bernadette, and Rodney Hills and wife, Sandra, of Thibodaux; one sister, Annette Mizell of LaPlace; two brothers, Leroy Joseph and Reginald Joseph of LaPlace; a devoted loving friend, Gilbert Lee, of Thibodaux; a loving god daughter, Alisha Ward of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Grace Joseph; and her grandparents, Sedonia and Camille Dupree and Ed and Emily Joseph

enjoyed shopping and reading her bible; parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Kennedy Funeral Home

Joseph Johnson Jr.

age 82, died Thursday, April 13, 2006

funeral services were held today at New Zion Baptist Church

survived by his wife, Cassandra Johnson of Houma; nine daughters, Joslyn, Elaine, Gilda, Viola, Rosie, Haririah and Shamyriah Johnson, Iesh and Iriel Shelton; two stepdaughters, Vonciel and Haddassiah Johnson; five sons, Donald, Joseph Leroy, Brandon, Jeremiah and Daria Johnson; one stepson, Kenneth Allen; and two brothers, Oliver Johnson and Wheeler Johnson Sr.

preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Johnson; his parents, Joseph Johnson Sr. and Rosie Johnson; one brother, Charlie Johnson; and two daughters, Yvette Johnson and Irell Sheldon

U.S. Army veteran of WW II

William ‘Kutiddy’ Parker

age 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and to religious service time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by his wife, Ester Young Parker of Thibodaux; one son, Earl Young of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Margie P. Williams of Schriever; one sister-in-law, Shirley Barnes of Houston; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Richard Parker Sr.; three sisters, Mable Parker, Bessie Joseph and Emma Brown; and four brothers, Leo, Willie, Clarence and Richard Parker Jr.

retired employee of Thibodaux and Terrebonne Wholesale Companies

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Albert J. Pellegrin III

age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006

funeral services were held today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg

survived by his parents, Albert J. Pellegrin Jr. and Dez Pellegrin; four sons, Albert D. Pellegrin, Chad, Corey and Chris Pellegrin, all of Bourg; six sisters, Peggie Picou, Cheryl Pellegrin, Pamela Trahan, Deborah Verdin, Tammy Trahan and Lori Authement; three brothers, Louis, Wilson and Armond Pellegrin; and four grandchildren

commercial fisherman

Garrett Michael Serigny

age 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his companion, Patsy Comeaux; one sister, Rhondalyn Darville and husband, Lee; two nephews, Gavin Porche and R.J. Guillotte; and six nieces, Jeut’Am Guillotte, Lachelle Darville, Kelly Falgout, Kelsi Serigny, Malaina Falgout and Mariah Serigny

preceded in death by his parents, Magloris and Lorida P. Serigny; one brother, Bradley P. Serigny; and one sister, Pamela Serigny

trawler for Michael Callais and loved fixing things, hunting, fishing and cooking; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Cora M. Short

age 82, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 15, 2006

visitation 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 one son, Bruce D. Short of Houma; one sister, Lillian M. Short of Gibson; and one grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Moses Short; her parents, Jake and Della Goodwin Mitchell; four brothers, Able, Ezkeil, Jim and Rance Mitchell; and three sisters, Mary McGuire, and Corrine and Josephine Mitchell

member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

April 22, 2006

Dorothy Lucille Carpenter

age 88, a native of Calumet and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Franklin; religious service today at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery

survived by numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, O.D. Carpenter Sr. and Appoline Scarborough Carpenter; two brothers, L.S. Carpenter and O.D. Carpenter Jr.; and one sister, Mena Flynn

retired school teacher of 37 years in St. Mary Parish; member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin

Judy L. Cornwell

age 59, a native and resident of Luling, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Boutte Assembly of God Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

survived by her husband, Grover Cornwell; her father, W.T. "Tee" Loveless; one son, Jonathan Cornwell; one daughter, Carissa LeBeouf; one brother, Pat Loveless; one sister, Pam White; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her mother, Alma "Lucille" Blann Loveless

Missionette coordinator and choir member

Audrey J. Hills

age 71, a native of LaPlace and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by her husband, Edward "Hip Cat" S. Hills of Thibodaux; three daughters, Teri Hastings and husband, Elliott, of Baton Rouge, Paula Hills of Thibodaux and Sandra Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Dallas; two sons, Edward S. Hills and wife, Bernadette, and Rodney Hills and wife, Sandra, of Thibodaux; one sister, Annette Mizell of LaPlace; two brothers, Leroy Joseph and Reginald Joseph of LaPlace; her aunt, Ethel Turner of Thibodaux; a devoted loving friend, Gilbert Lee, of Thibodaux; a loving goddaughter, Alisha Ward of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Grace Joseph; and her grandparents, Sedonia and Camille Dupree and Ed and Emily Joseph

enjoyed shopping and reading her bible; parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Kennedy Funeral Home

Catherine Font Peters

age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Andy J. Peters Sr.; two sons, Andy J. Peters Jr. and Adrian M. Peters; one daughter, Karen Y. Peters; and one sister, Elaine F. Brock

preceded in death by her parents, Adrian Mitchell Font and Johanna Bonhage Font; three brothers, Adrian M. Font, William Font and Paul Font; and one sister, Audrey F. Clayton

April 23, 2006

Willard Gage Jr.

age 74, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 1:54 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife, Robyn Cooper Gage; one son, Glen Gage; one daughter, Carol Lynn Gage Burt; one brother, Gene Wesley Gage; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Willard Ewing Gage Sr. and Dora Evelyn Gage

retired from Chevron as a Control Specialist A

Florence G. Vegas

age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four sons, Percy Marie, John Vegas Jr., Larry J. Vegas and William Vegas Sr.; one daughter, Pearl Jacobs; two brothers, Rollin and Nolan Gautreaux; one sister, Bernice Marie; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, John George Vegas; her parents, Neuville and Justilia Dupre Gautreaux; and two sisters, Lucille Sevin and Lucy Avet

Catholic

April 24, 2006

Charlene Bladsacker Cavalier

age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, April 22, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; mass Wednesday at the funeral home

survived by her companion, Merlin Gaudet; one brother, Carl Peterson; and one sister, Charleste Gondrella

preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Helen Bladsacker; and one brother, Charles Bladsacker Jr.

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Bergeron Duet

age 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one brother, Russell "Bobby" Bergeron; four sisters, Ruby Bergeron Cormier, Audrey "Pat" Bergeron, Myron Bergeron DiMaggio and Bonnie "Jean" Bergeron Thibodeaux and husband, Fred D. Thibodeaux; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Laura B. Bergeron

parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Michael C. Falgout Sr.

age 33, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died as a result from injuries in an auto accident, at 4:47 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Torey Rousse Falgout; three sons, Calob Jordan Falgout, Devin Michael Falgout and Michael C. Falgout Jr.; one daughter, Marie Clarice Falgout; four brothers, Julius "Bubba" Falgout, James "Chumie" Falgout, Gary Lee Falgout and Rodney "Boogie" Falgout; and five sisters, Julia Ann "Sister" Falgout, Sheila Marie Falgout, Barbara "Noon" Gonzales, Betty "Jo Jo" Falgout and Mary "Tootie" Pierre

preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Marie Billiot Falgout; two brothers, Joseph "Chunky" Falgout III and Mark Lyn Falgout; and one niece, Kristie Kieff Graves

crane operator for Grand Isle Shipyard and enjoyed playing with his children and loved his family; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Rufus Vincent ‘Brother’ Hebert Jr.

age 43, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 23, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his mother, Norma Boudreaux Hebert of Houma; four sisters, Karen Robichaux of Gray, Pamela Carson and husband, Jeff, of Watson, Kathy Chauvin and husband, Clark, of Grand Caillou and Patrice Waguespack and husband, Robert, of Oxford, Ga.; five nieces, Gwen Blanchard and husband, Jerry, Sarah Carson and fiance, Freddy Spagna, Jessica Tillman and husband, Alvin Jr., Kendra Robichaux and Heather Waguespack; five nephews, Brannon Carson, Joshua Carson, Gregory Chaisson, Matthew Chaisson and Jude Waguespack; four great-nephews, Blade Blanchard, Caleb Blanchard, Mitchell Mitch and Sean Spagna; and one great-niece, Adrianna Tillman

preceded in death by his father, Rufus Vincent "Badou" Hebert Sr.; and his grandparents, Alphonse Hebert and Elodie Brunet Hebert, Carroll Boudreaux and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux

parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

John Milton ‘Neg’ Pellegrin

age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

graveside service Tuesday at New Hope Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jane Trosclair Pellegrin of Houma; three sons, Ralph Pellegrin and wife, Anna, of Houma, Rodney Pellegrin and wife, Audrey, of Grand Caillou and Kip Pellegrin and wife, Vanessa, of Houma; one daughter, Patty Bourg and husband, Francis, of Houma; one brother, Ernest Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Enola Dupre’ and Viola Patin of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Pellegrin and Eva Pellegrin; and two sisters, Cecile Agnes and Josephine Pellegrin

retired commercial fisherman and owner of Jane’s Seafood

Josephine P. Williams

age 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Wednesday, April 19, 2006

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, the Rev. Leroy Williams and wife, Mable, of Napoleonville and Willie Williams and wife, Corrine, of Napoleonville; one sister Cinderella Thompson of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 48 great-great-grandchildren; one foster grandchild; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her husband, Willie Royal Williams; her parents, Jessie and Maude Preston; two brothers, Jessie Jr. and Claiborne Preston Sr.; and two sisters, Mable Williams and Hazel Rogers Parker

April 25, 2006

Dudley Philip Babin

age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006

private services for family members were held

survived by his former wife, Barbara Babin Breaux; four daughters, Sabrina Babin, Monica B. Fritch and husband, George, Angelic Babin and Bridget Babin; one brother, Eugene Babin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Joseph Babin and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin

carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Robert ‘Clesia’ Blanchard

age 88, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

funeral services were held at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Hattie Trosclair Blanchard; one daughter, Peggy Marie and husband, Steve; two brothers, Linus and Camille Blanchard; two sisters, Eunice Voisin and Eula Vizier; one grandchild, Bryan Marie and wife, Liz; one great-grandchild, Hunter Marie; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Claymille J. Blanchard and Albertine Benoit Blanchard; four brothers, George, Arthur, Albert and Ivan Blanchard; and two sisters, Uranie Domangue and Emily Hebert

retired self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Percy Andrew ‘Pee Wee’ Bourgeois

age 81, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 24, 2006

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Thibodaux Bourgeois; one son, Andrew P. Bourgeois and wife, Judy G.; one daughter, Lucy B. Himel and husband, Andrew; one sister, Cecelia Pitre; eight grandchildren, Byron and Allen Himel, Tonya Babin, Patrice Betemps, Denice Aucoin and Drew, Bryan and Darrin Bourgeois; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Odile Bertrand Bourgeois; three brothers, Joseph A., Clarence A. and Lionel P. Bourgeois; six sisters, Rosalie and Lillian Bourgeois, Felicie B. Benoit, Lorena B. Boudreaux, Mabel Bourgeois and Bernice B. Adams; and one great-grandchild, Brooklynn Nicholette Himel

World War II veteran, a retired member of the Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1 and a member of the American Legion Post No. 11; dedicated employee of Avondale Shipyard for 33 years

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Norma Jean Payne Charles

age 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 21, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

survived by her husband, Regis Charles Sr.; two sons, Regis Charles Jr. and wife, Gayleen, and Kendell Charles; one daughter, April Charles; one sister, Debra Bryant; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Josephine LaGarde Payne and Norman Payne

worked for Saia for more than 17 years and was a member of several community and civic organizations; member of St. John Baptist Church

Marion Foret Chauvin

age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006

funeral service Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens

survived by her husband, Shelby Chauvin; three daughters, Shelley C. Orgeron, Brandi Chauvin and Lainie Chauvin; one brother, Charles Foret; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Lottie Dufrene Foret; one son, Jody Chauvin; and one sister, Jane Dominique

parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Dale Michael Gros

age 38, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Molly Mire Gros; his parents, Joseph and Corrine Clement Gros; and two brothers, David and Carl Gros

Marion Mitchell McKinley

age 71, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by four sons, Alec and wife, Kennya, Prince and wife, Sylvia, Juan and wife, Channel, and Mario McKinley, all of Houma; two daughters, Robin McKinley and Geronia Howard and husband, Dion; five sisters, Audry Alridge, Annette Ruffin and husband, Floyd, Hallett Celestine and husband, John, Barbara Riley and Bonnie Riley of Compton, Calif.; three brothers, Fred, Jimmy and Gerald Riley of California; 22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Hayes and Zenobia Mitchell; four brothers, Earl, Lloyd, Freddie and Floyd Mitchell; and one sister, Pearl Mitchell

substitute school teacher and a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church

Georgia Ella ‘Jay’ Savoie Porche

age 81, a native of Bayou Blue, died after a battle with Alzheimer’s at 8:50 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Matherne Cemetery

survived by three children, Darlene Bergeron and husband, Kenneth, Gilbert Poche and wife, Theresa, and Faith Boudreaux and husband, Don; one brother, Earl Savoie and wife, Morine; one sister, Rhoda Gros; 10 grandchildren, Darnell Eschete, Lonny Eschete and wife, Doreen, Audra Masciarelli and husband, Hank, Daniel Eschete and Christina, Alyson "Sweetie" Trahan and husband, Billy, Gilbert "Buster" Porche and wife, Shelly, Terry "Digger" Porche and Annette, Tammy Porche, James "Jamoe" Boudreaux and wife, Heather, and Bryan Boudreaux and wife, Jennifer; and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Dewey John "Pete" Porche, two children, Pomela Amanda and Dewey John "Sonny"; her parents, Gabriel Joseph and Gracious Martin Savoie; four brothers, Warren, Hudson, Nolan and Titus; and six sisters, Nora, Lorina, Eula, Hilda, Esther and Ruth

instrumental in the formation of DAV, VA Genealogical Society and Women’s Ministries in the Houma-Terrebonne area; helped to establish the Bayou Blue Recreation Center and the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens Center; farmer’s wife, a Girl Scout leader, Sunday-school teacher and a Sunshine Sister; first cosmetologist and beautician in Bayou Blue; remembered best for her singing and playing the guitar, her crocheted afghans, fresh homemade bread, having family functions, loving and spoiling her grandchildren and by being there every time someone needed a home-cooked meal

Chauvin Funeral Home

Andrea Vegas

age 24, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, died at 2:39 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her parents, Terry "Buff" Vegas Sr. and Rosemary Cheramie Vegas; her grandfather, Harvey "Lay Lay" Cheramie; two brothers, Terry "T.J." Vegas and wife, Tiffany, and Brian Vegas and wife, Leslie; two nieces, Megan and Ciara Vegas; one nephew, Sebastian Vegas; her caretaker, Anita Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Vegas, Vernice Frickey Crosby and Thelma Cheramie; and one sister, Roseanne Vegas

Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Eddie Joseph Dupre

died last week, February 2004, of kidney failure after a long struggle with colon cancer, surrounded by family at his granddaughter’s home in Gonzales

orphaned when he was 6, Dupre was raised by his godparents Viola Gamberella and Lindsey Martin; dropped out of school within a few years to work on the trawl boats, which he did off and on several times during his life; often passed a good time at the Bright Star dance hall and the Rex movie theatre in Chauvin; worked in the A. St. Martin Ice Factory at Boudreaux Canal; the ice factory was closed, and he spent several years trawling in Texas with Richard Bergeron

in his senior years, loved fishing for pleasure and always had a kind word and a pat on the head for any animal he encountered; especially fond of the Clause family’s many cats; nothing pleased him more than going camping in the Clause’s travel trailer; insisted in riding in the trailer instead of the car on trips

in 1937, married Claudia Dupre, a woman who lived 500 yards from his house; 38 years after they were married, Claudia Dupre died from breast cancer; he never remarried

survived by daughter, Nettie Dupre and Tina Clause, granddaughter and her husband, Danny "Bud" Clause

April 26, 2006

Ronell ‘RoRo’ Bell

age 16, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his home in Belle Rose, Saturday, April 22, 2006

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Thursday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his mother, Emma Bell; one brother, Ryan Bell; one sister, Alexis Bell; his grandparents, Ruby B. and Wilbert North Sr.; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his father, Wilbert North Jr.; and his grandparents, Mary E. Bell and Charles Landry

student at Assumption High School

Howard R. ‘Boogie’ Brunet Sr.

age 29, a native and resident of Isle de Jean Charles, died at 4:34 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his grandmother, Regina Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; two sons, Howard R. Brunet Jr. of Benton, Tenn., and Howard J. Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; one daughter, Juliet Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; one brother, Christopher Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; two sisters, Theresa Handen and husband, Elie, of Isle de Jean Charles and Pauline Levron and husband, Troy, of Grand Caillou; one aunt, Beulah Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles; three uncles, the Rev. Roch Naquin and Phillip Brunet and wife, Clara, all of Isle de Jean Charles and Victor Naquin and wife, Alida, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four nieces and nephews, Violet Parfait and husband, Preston, of Isle de Jean Charles, Bethany Handon, Beaji Handon and Dalton Handon; and one great-niece and one great-nephew, Heather McKenzie Parfait and Reggie Miller Parfait

preceded in death by his companion, Angel Gibbs; his parents, Howard J. and Bridget Naquin Brunet; his grandparents, Joseph "Bud" and Adorina "NeNe" Chaisson Naquin and Paulin Brunet; one brother, Howard J. Brunet Jr.; two aunts, Emma Dardar and Anna Dardar; and one uncle, Christopher Naquin

enjoyed playing music, fishing, boating and repairing cars; parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Charlene Ruffin Cobb

age 71, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died suddenly following a long illness at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006

visitation today at Jones Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Houma; services Thursday at the church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum

survived by her husband, Roy Cobb of Houma; two daughters, Dihan Cobb of Houma and Linda Cobb of San Francisco; six brothers, Larry Ruffin of Lake Charles, Don Ruffin of Lafayette, Terry and Darrell Ruffin, both of Morgan City, Marvin Ruffin of Tulsa, Okla., and Billy Reaux of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Marion Lee of Lake Charles, Pervy Ruffin of Lafayette, Arnette Rochel of Berwick, Darlene R. Cox of Baton Rouge and Marlene Reaux of New Iberia; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents

Jones Funeral Home

Brandi Lee Stephenson Cunningham

age 29, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her adopted father, Willis Joseph Cunningham of Houma; her mother, Ginger Lee Waalk Cunningham of Houma; her grandfather, George Waalk of Houma; one daughter, Lacey Marie Domangue of Houma; one brother, John Oliver and wife, Rose, of Houma; one sister, Nancy Marie Bourgeois and husband, Barry, of Montegut; and three step-brothers, Cody Cunningham, Troy Cunningham and Kim Cunningham of Houma

preceded in death by her father, Nick Stephenson; her grandparents, Walterine Waalk, Billy Stephenson, Clarice Stephenson, Willis Cunningham and Blanche Cunningham

the secretary for Motivatit Seafood; loved to go fishing and attend rodeo events; passion for the rodeos made her love for horses that much greater; above all, she was a true LSU sports fan

Chauvin Funeral Home

Peggy Anne Gros

age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006

memorial service to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church

survived by one daughter, Letty Gros Landry; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Gros Jr. and Shirley "Ezra" Aucoin; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros; and two sisters, Cyndi G. Naquin and June Gros Euis

Clarence ‘Shaky’ Taylor Johnson

age 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by two brothers, Moses and Leotha Johnson and Robert and Gwen Moore of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Larry Fletcher of Thibodaux; five sisters, Ruth Watkins and husband, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Jr., Shirley Johnson and Judy Johnson of Thibodaux, Cora Dumas and husband, Solomon, and Celestine Beathley and husband, Ray, of Baton Rouge; and two stepsisters, Mary Fletcher and Regina Mitchell of Thibodaux

preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Vineta Johnson; one brother, Albert Lee Johnson; one sister, Mary Lee Johnson; and his grandparents, Willie and Mariah Davis, Bertha Triggs and Elijah Johnson

Donna Marie Doucet Russo

age 51, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, Irvin Joseph Russo Jr. of Houma; one son, Christopher Russo of Houma; two daughters, Anna Russo of Houma and Tanya Russo West and husband, Dean West, of Havana, Ark.; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Murphy John Doucet and Norma Levron Doucet; and one brother, Barry Porche

homemaker and a member of New Hope Church

Larry Bert Schilling

age 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date

survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre’ Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier

preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot

graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history; served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps; actively involved in community theater on stage and as director; served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne; served as president for both; first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in "On Golden Pond"; she was always his favorite leading lady

devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment; also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association; hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers; Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church; loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lloyd Henry Templet

age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Emma Champagne Templet; two sons, Donald and Wayne Templet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Enola Poche Templet; and one brother, Carroll Templet

retired from Raceland Sugar Mill after 30 years of service and was one of the oldest active members of the Lafourche Parish Fire Dept.; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

April 27, 2006

Dudley Philip Babin

age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006

private services for family members were held

survived by his former wife, Barbara Babin Breaux; four daughters, Sabrina Smith, Monica B. Fritch and husband, George, Angelic Babin and Bridget Babin; one brother, Eugene Babin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph Babin and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin

carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Judith Ann Hickman Burke

age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 3:05 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette; mass today at the funeral home, with burial in Fountain Memorial Cemetery

survived by her husband, Darryl D. Burke of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Angelle) Phipps of Lafayette and Lisa Burke LeBlanc and fiance, Keith Guidry, of Opelousas; one son, Toby Burke of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Baker of Lake Charles; two brothers, Anthony Joseph Hickman and Thomas Vincent Hickman of Houma; four grandchildren, Rikki Faulkenberry of Natchez, Miss., Jesse Landry and Mindy Landry of Alexandria and Tabitha Phipps of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her father, John V. Hickman; her mother, Levia Leger; and one brother, John Lee Hickman

graduate of St. Francis de Sales in Houma;president of the Lafayette chapter of the Spinal Cord Society; loved music, dancing

Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

Cara Segler Herring

age 70, a native of Hutchinson, Kan., and a resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 8:09 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma

survived by two sons, David Allen Sisk and wife, Lori, and John D. Herring; one daughter, Elissa Smith and husband, Richard; one brother, Donald Skinner; one sister, Sue Martin and husband, John; two stepsisters, Darlene and Dorothy; six grandchildren, Cara, John, Michael, Brandy, Brian and Erin; and six great-grandchildren, James "T-Ben", Elizabeth, Jonathon, Logan, Gabrielle and Janoria

preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Jake" Herring; and her parents, John Segler and Peggy Skinner

member of Grace Bible Church; enjoyed painting ceramics and playing cards

Samart Funeral Home

Larry Bert Schilling

age 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date

survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre’ Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier

preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot

graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history; served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps

actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director; served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne; served as president for both; Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in On Golden Pond; she was always his favorite leading lady

devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment; also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association; hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers

Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church; loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

Horace Joseph ‘Gro’ Trahan

age 66, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died of heart failure at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife of 47 years, Yvonne Dupre Trahan; one son, Floyd Trahan of Chauvin; one daughter, Gwendolyn T. LeBlanc and husband, Elgin, of Chauvin; one brother, Wilton "Buck" Trahan of Chauvin; four sisters, Viola T. Carrere, Wilma T. Domangue, Rose T. Martin, all of Chauvin, and Wilda T. Farkas of Montegut; one grandson, Dustin Trahan and fiancee, Crystal Boquet, of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Kourtney LeBlanc of Chauvin; and one great-granddaughter, Alexia Marie Trahan of Chauvin

preceded in death by his parents, Alex Trahan Sr., and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; four brothers, Alex Trahan Jr., Louis "Bob" Trahan, Willie Trahan and William Trahan; and one sister, Margaret Trahan

retired heavy equipment operator who worked more than 17 years with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Kate Marcello Verret

age 82, a native of St. Charles Community and 60-year resident of Raceland, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial in church cemetery

survived by her husband of 60 years, Norman Verret of Raceland; four sons, Douglas Verret of Sugar Land, Texas; Vaughn Verret of Arnaudville, Mark Verret of Humble, Texas, and Joey Verret of Lockport; one daughter, Mary Verret of Houma; four sisters, Rose Cabellero of Houma, Pearl Coyle of Galveston, Texas, Iona Bergeron of Thibodaux, and Jean Haydel of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Mary Thibodaux; and one sister, Priscilla Robichaux

parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; devout Catholic; regularly attended religious services and was especially fond of listening to the sermons of Bishop Fulton Sheen in her younger years and received great comfort in attending charismatic meetings in her later years

born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Thibodaux; graduated from Lafourche Crossing High School in 1942 where she was a member of the basketball team; after graduating from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans she was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, where she attended to injured World War II soldiers in 1945; served as a registered nurse at St. Ann’s Hospital in Raceland and St. Joseph Hospital in Thibodaux and was head Nurse at Seiko’s Nursing Home for many years before retirement

member of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post No. 3665, St. Mary’s Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America

Falgout Funeral Home

Antoine Collins ‘Doodie’ Verret Jr.

age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles

preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot

worked for Gulf Island

Samart Funeral Home

April 28, 2006

Joseph Matthew ‘Joe’ Carrier Jr.

age 94, a native of Palmetto and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his wife of 70 years, Tulette Bilbray Carrier; one son, William J. Carrier and wife, Dolly, of Houma; one daughter, Bobbie Tulette Aucoin and husband, Roger, of Angie; one brother, Elliot Carrier of Shreveport; three sisters, Berta Lee Warner, Joyce Green and Hazel Fowler of Shreveport; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Carrier Sr. and Bertha Budden Carrier; one grandson, William Carrier; one brother; Merrick Carrier; and two sisters, Maude Fussell and Betty Carrier

retired manager of Texas Gulf Producing Co. and worked at Great Southern Oil Tools; parishioner of Mulberry Baptist Church

Emelda Pierce Galjour

age 82, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 11:24 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of The Rosary Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Roland Galjour; one son, Thomas Galjour; two daughters, Stephanie Kieff and Rosalie Bruce; two sisters, Verna Bergeron and Marion Randolph; four grandchildren, Stephanie Reis, David Bruce, Monique Griffin and Gabrielle Galjour; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Reis, Madison Rose Reis and Aden Joseph Savoie

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cecila Savoie Pierce; three brothers, Francis, Norman and Irving Pierce; and three sisters, Isabel Bouvier, Norma LeBlanc and Alice Broussard

retired special-education school teacher at Larose/Cut Off Elementary. She was Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Louis J. Gautreaux Jr.

age 76, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 4:28 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Richard Gautreaux of Houma; five daughters, Loretta G. Bonvillain and husband, Russell, of Lafayette, Bonnie G. Fuller and husband, Steve, of Searcy Ark., Maxine "Mac" G. Boudreaux and husband, Kim, Peggy G. Darsey and husband, Mark John, of Houma, and Pam G. Dupre and husband, Brett, of Ruston; two sisters, Josephine G. Dickenson of Metairire and Emma G. Kelly of Dulac; eight grandchildren, Russell P. Bonvillain, Mike and Chris Fuller, Tessa and Douglas Boudreaux, Heather Darsey, Josh and Melanie Dupre; and two-great grandchildren, Conner Michael Darsey and Emily Marie Fuller

preceded in death by his parents, Louis Gautreaux Sr. and Lucretia Neal Gautreaux; and one brother, Nolan Gautreaux

retired piledriver foreman for more than 30 years with Berry Brothers Contractors; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

avid outdoorsman and especially loved to hunt and fish; known around town for his beekeeping talents and was known as the "Bee Man"; additionally, he shared the fruits of his talents at the farmers market with his customers

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Peggy Anne Gros

age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006; mass was today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay

survived by one daughter, Letty Gros Landry; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros; two sisters, Cyndi G. Naquin and Julie Ellis of Natchez, Miss.; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Gros Jr. and Shirley "Ezra" Aucoin and one sister, Susan Gros Peltier

Larry Bert Schilling

age 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date

survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre’ Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier

preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot

graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history; served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps

actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director; served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne; served as president for both; Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in On Golden Pond; always his favorite leading lady

devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment; also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association; hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers

Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church; loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

Horace Joseph ‘Gro’ Trahan

age 66, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died of heart failure at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife of 47 years, Yvonne Dupre Trahan; one son, Floyd Trahan of Chauvin; one daughter, Gwendolyn T. LeBlanc and husband, Elgin, of Chauvin; one brother, Wilton "Buck" Trahan of Chauvin; four sisters, Viola T. Carrere, Wilma T. Domangue, Rose T. Martin, all of Chauvin, and Wilda T. Farkas of Montegut; one grandson, Dustin Trahan and fiancee, Crystal Boquet, of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Kourtney LeBlanc of Chauvin; and one great-granddaughter, Alexia Marie Trahan of Chauvin

preceded in death by his parents, Alex Trahan Sr., and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; four brothers, Alex Trahan Jr., Louis "Bob" Trahan, Willie Trahan and William Trahan; and one sister, Margaret Trahan

retired heavy equipment operator who worked more than 17 years with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Antoine Collins ‘Doodie’ Verret Jr.

age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles

preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot

loved being with his son, the light of his eyes; worked for Gulf Island

Samart Funeral Home

April 29, 2006

Louis J. Gautreaux Jr.

age 76, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 4:28 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Richard Gautreaux of Houma; five daughters, Loretta G. Bonvillain and husband, Russell, of Lafayette, Bonnie G. Fuller and husband, Steve, of Searcy Ark., Maxine "Mac" G. Boudreaux and husband, Kim, Peggy G. Darsey and husband, Mark John, of Houma, and Pam G. Dupre and husband, Brett, of Ruston; two sisters, Josephine G. Dickenson of Metairie and Emma G. Kelly of Dulac; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Louis Gautreaux Sr. and Lucretia Neal Gautreaux; and one brother, Nolan Gautreaux

retired piledriver foreman for more than 30 years with Berry Brothers Contractors; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Eula Duet Gisclair

age 87, a native of Galliano and resident of Fayetteville, Ga., died Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation until funeral time Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Sunday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by two sons, Ralph Gisclair and Perry Gisclair; one daughter, Nelly G. Queen; and three sisters, Dorothy D. Cheramie, Barbara Duet, and Linda Duet; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Gisclair; her parents, Alcide and Cornelia F. Duet; one daughter, Ruth G. Guidry; and two brothers, Harrison Duet and Eunice Duet

loved bingo

Larry Bert Schilling

age 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; funeral service today at the church, with burial at a later date

survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, André Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier

preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot

graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history; served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps

actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director; served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne; served as president for both; Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in "On Golden Pond"; always his favorite leading lady

devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment; also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association; hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers

Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church; loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

Antoine Collins ‘Doodie’ Verret Jr.

age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles

preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot

loved being with his son, the light of his eyes; loved his family and friends. He worked for Gulf Island

Samart Funeral Home

April 30, 2006

Annette Majella Folse

age 40, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation today at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma and until funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her parents, Fernand A. and Marlene Barrilleaux Folse; her fiance, Brent Ford; two sons, Blake Allen Guidry and Jared Paul Guidry; one daughter, Amber Lynn Guidry; one brother, Kevin Andrew Folse; and one sister, Angela Marie Folse

preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; her maternal grandparents; and two infant brothers, Jeffrey Michael and Timothy John Folse

parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church; sales associate at Sears