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Obituaries June, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 July 2006

June 1, 2006

Philip Brennen ‘Phil’ Benoit

• age 55, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Lafayette General Medical Center
• visitation today and until funeral time on Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of the Flowers, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette; rosary recited today; mass Friday at the church, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings; Monsignor Douglas Courville of St. Jules Catholic Church officiated the funeral services
• survived by his parents, Paul and Bertha Benoit, both of Houma; two daughters, Alison Benoit Howard and husband, Tim, of Lafayette and Kellie Sue Benoit, of Nashville, Tenn; his former spouse, Susan Woollen, of Lafayette; two sisters, Cynthia Gaudet and husband, Rodney, of Houma and Karen Blanchard and husband, Daniel, of Houma; one brother, Paul Benoit and wife, Son Hui, of Covington; five nieces and nephews, Jeff Gaudet and wife, Cherise, Ryan Gaudet and wife, Andie, Kim Blanchard and fiance, Ian, Danielle Blanchard and fiance Kyle, and Brittany Blanchard; one great-niece; five great-nephews; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Philip and Patricia Miller, and paternal grandparents, Honoré and Elvire Benoit
• grew up in Houma and later moved to Lafayette where he resided most of his life; worked in Lafayette as an oilfield salesman for twenty-seven years; tireless athlete and enjoyed playing tennis, duck hunting and visiting the farm with his family; also enjoyed traveling with his daughters; had an enthusiastic spirit and enjoyed helping others; this included volunteer work for the Special Olympics
• Delhomme Funeral Home
• www.delhommefuneralhome.com

Eva ‘Taunt’ C. Lorraine

• age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at the Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Harris Lorraine and wife Ruby; one daughter, Peggy Whitney and husband, Leo "Jason"; four grandchildren, Tad Ledet, Rhonda Graham, Gwen Ciolino and Jason Lorraine; and five great-grand-children, Hannah Ledet, Holden Ledet, Abby Lorraine, Morgan Graham and Taylor Graham
• preceded in death by her husband, Orestile Lorraine; her parents, Loviency and Julia Plaisance Cheramie; one grandson, Peter Ledet Jr.; one brother, Adam Cheramie; and three sisters, Alcida Orgeron, Alzina Vega and Jean Barrios
• retired employee of Lafourche Parish School Board, was a member of The Catholic Daughters and The Ladies Altar Society; loved to travel and quilt
• Samart Funeral Home

Jabari Akins Maize

• age 13, a native of Fort Riley, Kan., and a resident of Beaumont, Texas, died Monday, May 29, 2006
• visitation Friday and until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Southdown cemetery
• survived by his mother, Paige E. Simmons Cleveland; his stepfather, George Cleveland Jr. of Beaumont; her father, Ernest W. Maize III of Houma; two brothers, Ernest Maize IV and Kaleb Maize of Beaumont; two sisters, Carrington Theriot of Houma and Laurn Maize of Pittsburgh, Penn.; three stepbrothers, Lavar Jones, Nicholas George Jones and George Cleveland III of Houma; and her grandparents, Shirley Lawson of Houma, Ernest Maize of Lake Charles, Gladys and Joseph Simmons, Sr.; and her step-grandparents, Robert Lawson and Suzie Jackson of Houma

Ruth M. Malbrough

• age 65, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006
• visitation today and until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Sunset Cemetery at Bayou Gauche
• survived by one son, Ronal Joseph Reagan Jr.; four daughters, Donna M. Griffin, Janelle A. Folse, Bonnie L. Hutchinson and Melanie A. Ahysen; one brother, Lawrence Malbrough; one sister, Jeanette Crochet; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her companion, Lee E. Matherne; her parents, Nelson Malbrough Sr. and Edith B. Malbrough; and one brother, Nelson Malbrough Jr.

Tien Phil Rhodes

• age 35, a native of Vietnam and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 27, 2006
• visitation today and until funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home at 635 Bayou Blue Road; religious services Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Leroy Junior Rhodes; her parents-in-law, Leroy and Gail Rhodes; one brother Truong Tan Phong; one sister, Truong Phi Lan; her sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Todd and Dawn Rhodes Hebert, Randall and Debbie Rhodes Craig and Kim Rhodes Pellegrin; five nephews, Chad Rhodes, Brad Rhodes, Joshua Rhodes, Tyler Belanger and Phuong Nam Le; and four nieces, Brandy Rhodes, Jessica Rhodes, Jenna Rhodes and Krissy Bray Savoie
• preceded in death by her parents, Truong Van Xung and Quach Nga
• born in Vietnam, but loved living in the United States, where she resided for four years; enjoyed gardening and working in the yard
• Samart Funeral Home

Rosa Mae Meche Robichaux

• age 88, a native of Rayne and resident of Raceland, died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Herman J. Robichaux, Jr. and Maxie John Robichaux; two daughters, Viola R. Gaudet and Joyceline R. Dominique; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Robichaux Sr.; her parents, Odel J. and Lucille M. Mouton Meche; three brothers, Clinton J., Odel Jr., Cecil and Lester "Sonny" Meche; and one sister Helen M. Knight
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; also a volunteer at the VA Hospital in New Orleans

Enosia Gaspard Savoie

• age 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006
• visitation until funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Mavis S. Matherne and husband, F.J. Matherne Jr., of Bourg, Dr. Judy A. Savoie of Lake Charles, and Susan S. Lefort and husband, Paris, of Cut Off; five grandchildren, Chris Stager, Carrie Randolph, Eric Matherne, Dayna Landry and Janeen Lefort; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Luke John Savoie; her parents, Pierre Gaspard and Eliza Martin Gaspard; and two brothers, Leo and Lawrence Gaspard
• seamstress for the Fashion Center and clerk for A.M. and J.C. Dupont Department Store; founding parishioner and past teacher of CCD of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; an avid reader and published poet; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 2, 2006

Oneil Francis Andras

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodeaux, died, at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodeaux and to funeral time Monday at St. John The Evangelist Church in Thibodeaux; mass at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by wife Marjorie Naquin Andras; his mother Marie Pitre Andras; three sons, David Andras and wife, Pauline Clement Andras, Dwain Andras and wife, Laura Bourgeois Andras, Donald Andras and wife, Nikki Naquin Andras; one daughter, Diane Andras Chiasson and husband, Conrad; two brothers, Gerald Andras and wife, Diane, and Ray Andras; three grandchildren, Lauren, Colin and Darrell Andras
• preceded in death by his father Oneil Peter Andras, Sr.; one son, Darrel Andras; one brother Oneil Peter Andras, Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodeaux

Nolan O. Barrios Jr.

• age 83, a native of New Orleans and a long-time resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Gulfport, Miss.
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home on Highway 49 in Gulfport; funeral Saturday, with burial in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens in Long Beach, Miss.
• survived by his second wife, Myrtle Brumfield Barrios of McHenry, Miss.; one son, Nolan O. Barrios, III, and wife, Carol, of Covington; three daughters, Lynn B. Ellzey, and husband, Bill, of Houma, Gayle C. LeBoeuf of Thibodeaux, and Yvonne B. Menendez and husband, Alfred, of Houma; two step-sons, Jim Brumfield and wife, Martha, of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Jerome Brumfield and wife, Vicki, of Columbia, Tenn.; two step-daughters, Gladys Cody of Mobile, Ala., and Nell Kieff and husband, Art, of Vancleave, Miss.; one brother, Louis A. Barrios and wife, Sissy, of New Orleans; one stepbrother, Robert F. O’Neil and wife Lucille, of New Orleans; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis M. Barrios; his parents, Nolan O. Barrios, Sr., and Rose Schrader Barrios; his stepmother, Gertrude Steppe Barrios; two sisters, Elaine B. Bordelon and Thelma B. Schexnaydre; one infant son; one grandson, James Brent Burson, Jr.; and one step-grandson, Danny Maples
• retired to Pass Christian, Miss., in the 1970s; active in the Coast Guard Auxiallary, the Lion’s Club in Houma, the Gideons and Wiggins Presbyterian Church
• online guestbook via www.riemannfuneralhomes.com
• Riemann Memorial Funeral Home in Gulfport

Lois ‘Dee’ Gautier

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Gray; funeral Saturday at the church, with burial in the Halfway cemetery
• survived by three sons, Joey Gautier of Gray, Tyrone Gautier and wife, Monique, of Waggaman, Carl Gautier Sr. and wife, Nadine, of Hahnville; one daughter Shaun Gautier and husband, Micheal, of Edgard; seven brothers, Carl McGuin Sr. of Gray, Gilbert McGuin of Ennis, Tex., Warren McGuin Sr. and wife, Hattie, of New Orleans, Charles McGuin and wife, Mildred, of Gray, Patrick McGuin of Gray, Leo McGuin and wife, Christine, of Gray and Stanley McGuin of Gray; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband Leneou Joseph "Doc" Gautier; her parents Sam "Tom" McGuin and Delores "Gram" McGuin; and one son, Byron Gautier
• Methodist and a parishioner of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in Gray

Persephone Reado Holmes

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Nashville, Tenn., died Friday, May 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens; religious services today at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Victoria Gooch of Nashville, Tenn. and Corrine Pollard of Thibodaux; two sons, Ernest Holmes of Waterloo, Iowa and Alfred Holmes of Philippine Island; three sisters, Ophelia Every, Josephine Every and Anna Rose Every, all of Thibodaux; 28 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; and 21 great great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Holmes Sr.; her parents, Junius and Victoria Reado; two sons, Johnny Holmes and Clarence "Dickie" Holmes; one daughter, Augustine Holmes; three brothers, Shedrick Reado Sr.; Esau Reado and Austin Reado; and two sisters, Pearly Reado and Doloris Ingram
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland where she served as a Deaconess for many years; homemaker

Joyce Marie Ledet

• age 79, a native of Raceland and resident of the St. Charles community, died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sisters-in-law, Charlene Ledet, Pat Ledet, Lena Roze Ledet and Louis Ledet; three brothers-in-law, Dominic Battaglia, Gary Labat Sr. and Herman Bourg Sr.; two brothers, Philip Ledet Sr. and Charles Ledet; six sisters, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae L. Labat, Barbara Ledet Battaglia, Marcelle L. Labat, Noel L. Bourg and Lydia L. Degruise; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Eunice Foret Ledet Sr.; three brothers, Jerry Ledet Sr., Kermit Ledet Sr. and Preston Ledet; and two sisters, Beulah and Eva Ledet
• Landry’s funeral home

Deloria Jeanette Morgan Messer

• age 76, a native of Morgantown, Miss., and a resident of Greenwell Springs, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs; services Saturday at the funeral home, with a Saturday burial in Morgantown Cemetary in Morgantown
• survived by her husband of 59 years, Joel "Joey" Messer; two daughters, Jennifer Connors and husband, Frank, and Beckey Hedglin; one son Rick Messer and wife, Charlotte; four grandchildren, Jonathan Messer, Danny Hedglin, Chris Hedglin, and Kayli Connors; four great-grandchildren, Bryce Messer, Alyssa Messer, Lauren Hedglin and Meghan Hedglin; and close friend Tiffanie Stewart
• preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ophelia Thornhill Morgan; two sisters and one brother; and one grandson, Frank Connors
• Seale Funeral Service

Mervin Shephard

• age 39, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two godchildren, Taylar and Tyler Richardson, both of Houma; seven brothers, Elijah James Shephard Jr., Lionel, Stafford, Warren, Calvin, Craig and Tommy Shephard, all of Houma; and six sisters, Bobby, Lisa, Patricia and Merlene Shepard, Brenda Garner and Linda Theriot
• preceded in death by his parents, Elijah James Shephard Sr. and Hester Jackson Shephard; two grandparents, Nathaniel Jackson and Amy Harris Jackson; three brothers, Ronnie, Michael and Claude Shephard; and three sisters, Shirley Shepard Livas, Catherine S. Davis and Claudia Shephard
• parishioner of New Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne

Rose Mary Voisin

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Cornell Boudwin of Houma, Patric John Boudwin Sr. and wife, Dorothy, of Dulac, Jewel Boudwin Sr. and wife, Bonnie, of Dulac, and Randy LeBlanc Sr. and wife, Jerry, of South Carolina; one daughter, Patricia Ray and husband, Billy, of Alexandria; one brother, Gary Voisin; seven sisters, Laura Duplantis, Barbara Neil, Harriet LeBeouf, Emily Bascle, Shirley DeHart, Diane Fanguy and Sharon Dupre; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emily and Eddie Voisin, Sr.; and one brother Eddie Voisin, Jr.

 

June 3, 2006

Lloyd Joseph Bourg

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:26 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Living Word Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Trahan Bourg of Houma; one son, Timothy Bourg and wife, Cindy Robichaux Bourg, of Bourg; three daughters, Bethany B. Granger and husband, Jerry, of Houma, Monica B. Patten and husband, Richard, of Seattle, and Leslie B. LeCompte and husband, Michael, of Houma; three brothers, Claude Bourg, Druis Bourg and Lyes Bourg Jr. of Bourg; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lyes Bourg Sr. and Marya Pinel Bourg
• retired senior trooper with the Louisiana State Police for 15 years, was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve of the 688th Engineer Division and was a parishioner of the Living Word Church
• member of the American Legion Kenneth Hotard Post No. 31, Louisiana State Troopers Association, a recipient of the International Chiefs of Police Award for having heroically saving three people in the downtown Houma gas explosion of 1970 -- being the first trooper to receive such an honor; award remains on display at the Louisiana State Police Academy in Baton Rouge

Sadie Mae Brown Carpenter

• age 75, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m., Friday June 2, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, Lee Carpenter Jr. of Lake Charles, Jimmy Carpenter of Thibodaux, John Carpenter of Houma and Scott Carpenter of Atlanta; three daughters, Diana C. Nugent of Austin, Texas, Belinda C. Thibodeaux and Sharon C. Breaux of Houma; three sisters, Penny Beck of Joplin, Mo., Betty Little of Vidor, Texas and Francis Babineaux of Lake Charles; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Eldie Guillory Brown, one son, Robbie Carpenter and one brother, Doyle Brown
• apartment manager with Brien Properties

Joyce Marie Ledet

• age 79, a native of Raceland and resident of the St. Charles community, died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Philip Ledet Sr. and Charles Ledet; six sisters, Theresa Ledet Leche, Anna Mae L. Labat, Barbara Ledet Battaglia, Marcelle L. Labat, Noel L. Bourg and Lydia L. Degruise; four sisters-in-law, Charlene Ledet, Pat Ledet, Lena Roze Ledet and Louis Ledet; three brothers-in-law, Dominic Battaglia, Gary Labat Sr. and Herman Bourg Sr.; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Eunice Foret Ledet Sr.; three brothers, Jerry Ledet Sr., Kermit Ledet Sr. and Preston Ledet; and two sisters, Beulah and Eva Ledet
• Landry’s funeral home

Benjamin F. Long Jr.

• age 80, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died on Friday June 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service today at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Margaret "Muggs" Dugas Long; two sons, Keith Long and wife Terry, and Rowdy Long; one brother, Gerald Long; one sister, Lela Wesche; four grandchildren, Jason Long, Mia John, Travis Burkes and Daniel Long and one great-grandchild, Aysha Burkes
• preceded in death by his parents, Odette Adams Long and Benjamin F. Long Sr. and one daughter; Meryl Long
• Army World War II veteran
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Clovis ‘Bayou L’ours’ Toups

• age 90, native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday June 1, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass today at St. Joseph Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived two sons, Jimmy Toups of Galliano and Robert Toups of Gonzales; two daughters, Beverly Cheramie of Galliano and Carol Cheramie of Larose; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Esponge Toups; his parents, Appolanaire Toups and Mary Louise Melancon Toups; four brothers, Norbert, Appolanaire Jr., Octave and Gustave Toups and five sisters; Victoria Kiffe, Alphonsene Cheramie, Esperie Cheramie, Louise Vega and Nora Robin
• Catholic, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post No. 315

 

June 4, 2006

Joseph Jeffery Babineaux

• age 73, a native of Eunice and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Cadiere Babineaux of Houma; one son, Terry W. Babineaux Sr. and wife, Margaret, of Eunice; one daughter, Genora B. Laird and companion, Carlos Martinez, of Oakdale; one brother, Sidney J. Babineaux Jr. and wife, Shirley, of Eunice; five sisters, Elder Richard of Crowley, Loretta Godeaux and husband, Dean, of Eunice, Ella Mae Hail of San Antonio, Amy Sonnier and husband, Pierre, and Mary Lou Broussard of Welch; four grandchildren, Terry W. Babineaux Jr., Jennifer Babineaux of Eunice, Stacey O. Durant and Christina Olivier of Oakdale; eight great-grandchildren, Dustine Morgan, Joseph Myres, Kasey Myres, Haiden Durant, Wesley Durant, Jason Olivier, Chasity Olivier and Jesse Willis; and one great-great-grandchild, Xavier Olivier
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Babineaux Sr. and Annie Sonnier Babineaux
• retired cook for Quality Catering and an avid fisherman; enjoyed hunting and gardening and loved his dog
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Brent Clarke Belanger

• age 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tues-day at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Louis Chauvin
• snubbing operator for ISS of Lafayette; an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, sportsman, outstanding chef and had a love for life and people
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lloyd Joseph Bourg

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:26 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Living Word Church; religious service Monday at the church with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Trahan Bourg of Houma; one son, Timothy Bourg and wife, Cindy Robichaux Bourg, of Bourg; three daughters, Bethany B. Granger and husband, Jerry, of Houma, Monica B. Patten and husband, Richard, of Seattle, and Leslie B. LeCompte and husband, Michael, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Harvie, Jarred Granger, Karley Seay, Brandon Bourg, Justin Bourg, Amy Bourg, Douglas Patten, Wesley Patten, Melinda Patten, Rachel LeCompte and Michelle LeCompte and two great-grandchildren, twins Sophia and Samuel Patten
• preceded in death by his parents, Lyes Bourg Sr. and Marya Pinel Bourg
• retired senior trooper with the Louisiana State Police for 15 years, was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve of the 688th Engineer Division and was a parishioner of the Living Word Church; member of the American Legion Kenneth Hotard Post 31, Louisiana State Troopers Association, a recipient of the International Chiefs of Police Award for having heroically saving three people in the downtown gas explosion of 1970 -- being the first trooper to receive such an honor; award remains on display at the Louisiana State Police Academy in Baton Rouge

Sadie Mae Brown Carpenter

• age 75, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m., Friday, June 02, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, Lee Carpenter Jr. of Lake Charles, Jimmy Carpenter of Thibodaux, John Carpenter of Houma and Scott Carpenter of Atlanta; three daughters, Diana C. Nugent of Austin, Belinda C. Thibodaux and Sharon C. Breaux of Houma; three sisters, Penny Beck of Joplin, Mo., Betty Little of Vidor, Texas and Frances Babineaux of Lake Charles; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Eldie Guillory Brown, one son, Robbie Carpenter; and one brother, Darl Brown
• retired

Irene DeRoche Martin

• age 89, a native of Houma and resident of Houston for the past 17 years, died Friday, June 2, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one son, Louis J. Martin of Thibodaux; four daughters, Helen Bowen and husband, Larry, of Pearland, Texas, Cornelia "Connie" Stone and husband, William "Bill", of Houston, Judy Armstrong and husband, Dennis, of Harper, Texas, and Irene Pullen and husband, William "Randy", of Fredericksburg, Texas; two brothers, Nelson DeRoche of Houma and Robert DeRoche of Louisville; five grandsons, four granddaughters-in-law; and one great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Julius L. Martin; her parents, Onezippe and Seraphine Naquin DeRoche; one sister, Cecile Pellegrin and four brothers, Albert, Harry, Howard and Milton DeRoche
• lived in Houma, she was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Houma; for the past 17 years, following the death of her beloved husband Julius L. Martin, she has lived at Treemont Retirement Community in Houston; housewife and mother; favorite pastimes were cooking, sewing, crafts, crocheting and playing Bingo
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 5, 2006

Odette Marie Aucoin

• age 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one sister, Clothilde Aucoin Johnston of Houma; two nephews, L.J. Landry and Lawrence Dugas; three nieces, Vivian Landry Lirette, Merlin Landry Baudoin and Jean Johnston; seven great-nephews; and four great-nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip Joseph Aucoin and Adele Esteve Aucoin; one brother, Sidney Joseph Aucoin; three sisters, Julie Aucoin Adams, Jeanne Aucoin Landry and Annette Aucoin Bussie; two nephews, Clifton Landry and Leonard Landry; and one niece, Lillian Adams Hebert
• retired personnel manager of 32 years with F.W. Woolworth and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church; an avid gardener and bird lover; family oriented and was a devout Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Royce Daren Barlow

• age 38, a native of Montgomery, Ala., and resident of Houma, formerly of West Virginia, died at 8:07 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2006
• visitation today and to service time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his former wife, Erin Lirette Barlow; his parents, Royce Clarke Barlow and Sammie Nell Thornton; one son, Austin C. Barlow; one daughter, Alexis B. Barlow; one brother, Michael Littleton; one sister-in-law, Patty Littleton; one niece, Rachel Littleton; and one nephew, Zachary Littleton
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray W. Hamilton; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Barlow
• Falgout Funeral Home

Brent Clarke Belanger

• age 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Clark Belanger and Sandra Chauvin Belanger; his fiance, Courtney K. Richey of Houma and her children, Lani Sahm and Chelsea Richey; one brother, Blaine C. Belanger of Schriever; his maternal grandmother, Mae Chauvin of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Vivian Levron Belanger of Houma; one niece, Brooke Belanger; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Louis Chauvin
• snubbing operator for ISS of Lafayette; an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, sportsman, outstanding chef and had a love for life and people
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lottie Brown

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006
• memorial service Tuesday at Community Funeral Home
• survived by three daughters, Patricia Stewart, Lenise Jackson and Leslie Jackson, all of Houma; two brothers, George Gerald Smith and Lawrence Brown Jr.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Brown Sr. and Anita Netter

Irene DeRoche Martin

• age 89, a native of Houma and resident of Houston for the past 17 years, died Friday, June 2, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one son, Louis J. Martin of Thibodaux; four daughters, Helen Bowen and husband, Larry, of Pearland, Texas, Cornelia "Connie" Stone and husband, William "Bill", of Houston, Judy Armstrong and husband, Dennis, of Harper, Texas, and Irene Pullen and husband, William "Randy", of Fredericksburg, Texas; two brothers, Nelson DeRoche of Houma and Robert DeRoche of Louisville; five grandsons, four granddaughters-in-law; and one great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Julius L. Martin; her parents, Onezippe and Seraphine Naquin DeRoche; one sister, Cecile Pellegrin and four brothers, Albert, Harry, Howard and Milton DeRoche
• when Irene lived in Houma, an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Houma; for the past 17 years, following the death of her beloved husband Julius L. Martin, she has lived at Treemont Retirement Community in Houston; housewife and mother; favorite pastimes were cooking, sewing, crafts, crocheting and playing Bingo
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cleveland ‘Lynn’ ‘Flapps’ Neil

• age 57, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Cecile Malbrough Neil; his mother, Eulice Rita LeCompte LeBoeuf Neil; one stepdaughter, Casey Dupre and husband, Tommy Purvis; three brothers, Edward "Peanut" Jr. and wife, Joanna Desormeaux Neil, Brent and wife, Jeannie Smith Neil, and Stephen and wife, Mary Fanguy Neil; two sisters, Diana LeBoeuf LeBoeuf and Kathy and husband, Jerry Domangue Jr.; his mother-in-law, Mable Pitre Malbrough; three brothers-in-law, Gerald and wife, Beatrice Lirette Blanchard, Cyrus Blanchard and Donald Malbrough; two sisters-in-law, Patricia Blanchard and husband, Whitney Sampey, and Juanita "Poochie" Malbrough; two grandchildren, his pride and joy, Jason Stewart and Collin Michael Purvis; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Neil Sr.; one brother, Samuel "Bo" Neil; one sister, Faye Mary Neil; his grandparents, Willie and wife, Adeline Picou Neil, and Cleveland and Estelle Ledet LeCompte; his father-in-law, Edward Peter Malbrough; and his brother-in-law, Donald LeBoeuf
• former employee of B. J. Hughes Services and Texaco and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; proudly served his country in the Vietnam War; graduate of St. Joseph Benedictine High School; enjoyed camping and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

Naise Josephine ‘Big Nanna’ Brunet Theriot

• age 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Paul Brunet of Raceland; one sister, Cecile Bonvillain of Houma; six nephews; seven nieces; and numerous great- and great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Camille Brunet and Lorena Dupre Brunet; one brother, Wilfred Brunet; and three sisters, Lena Brunet Neal, Eda Brunet Neal and Sylvia Brunet
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 6, 2006

Philip A. Robichaux Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, June 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church

 

June 7, 2006

Dr. Joseph A. Baldone

• age 80, a native of Birmingham, Ala., a longtime resident of New Orleans and a current resident of Houma, died in Houma at noon Saturday, June 3, 2006
• graveside memorial service Saturday at Terrebonne Memorial Mausoleum in Houma
• survived by two sisters, Virginia Grisanti and Rosalie Turner and husband, Richard; two brothers, Samuel Baldone and wife, Rosa, of Birmingham and John Baldone and wife, Anna Lee "Susie" Baldone of Houma; six nephews, Charles "Butch" Baldone, Frank Baldone, Richard Turner of Birmingham, Samuel Baldone of Columbus, Ohio, Alan Baldone of Arlington, Texas, and state Rep. Damon Baldone of Houma; and five nieces, Antoinette Smith, Lorraine Lindly, Marie Tylicki, Virginia Love of Birmingham and Dana Norman of Katy, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, Cologero and Mariantonia Palumbo Baldone; two brothers, Charles Baldone and wife, Susie, and Frank Baldone and wife, Helon
• graduated from Birmingham Southern College and earned his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School; practiced ophthalmology in New Orleans and Houma; during his lengthy medical career he served as a professor of ophthalmology at Tulane and LSU Medical schools and served on the board of the Southern Eye Bank; pioneer in the development of the soft contact lens and was a past president of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmology; member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology; also a past president of the American College of Cryosurgery; president of the Rudolph Ellender Foundation; in 1973 Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards appointed him to the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Review Panel which he served until his death; veteran of the Army, serving during World War II; dedicated the past 25 years of his life to the research and development of a revolutionary antiviral drug for which he holds five U.S. patents and 14 international patents; drug has been licensed to the industry with an expected launch date of 2008; past president and chairman of the Board of Baltech Inc.
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Leona Marie Hutchinson Hebert

• age 88, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Brother Ray Hebert, S.C. of Baton Rouge, John S. Hebert and wife, Patricia, and Mark O. Hebert and wife, Becky, of Houma; one daughter, Kathleen H. Tamplain of Houma; four grandchildren, David Blanchard and wife, Susan, Lynn Schroeder and husband, Michael, of Baton Rouge, Chris Blanchard, and Jessica H. Rodrigue and husband, Milton, of Houma; and four great-grandchildren, Nathan and Matthew Blanchard and Eric and Katelyn Schroeder
• preceded in death by her husband, J. Raymond Hebert; her parents, William Hutchinson and Eliska Rhodes Hutchinson; one son, William Harvey Hebert; one son-in-law, Kenneth Tamplain; five brothers, Aubin Hutchinson, Clifford Hutchinson, Wally Hutchinson, Leopold "Paul" Hutchinson and Houston Hutchinson; and four sisters, Lena Hutchinson Brunet, Annie Hutchinson Price, Elmire Hutchinson Brunet and Ruby Hutchinson Amedee
• homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church Alter Society; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Theresa M. Gautreaux Jones

• age 75, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kenneth M. Rushing and John Rushing and companion, Paulette, of Houma; one daughter, Melanie Rodrigue and husband, Ricky J. Rodrigue of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Debra F. Rushing; three brothers, Harold Gautreaux of Houma, Lloyd Gautreaux of Montegut and Melvin Gautreaux of Tampico, Mexico; four sisters, Leola Norberg of Montegut, Victoria Champagne of Houma, Lois Perkins of Schriever and Margaret Horton of Shreveport; seven grandchildren, Brian and Brandon Rushing, Corey and Ethan Rodrigue, Sean Callahan and Kyle and Jenny Rushing; and three great-grandchildren, Brennan Rushing, Alayna Rushing and Nathan Callahan
• preceded in death by her parents, Mitchel Gautreaux and Eugenie Prosperie Gautreaux; one son, Wayne Carl Rushing; and one daughter, Lisa R. Callahan
• homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Algiers
• Samart Funeral Home

Earl Joseph ‘Pete’ Matherne Sr.

• age 74, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his current wife, Carolyn Caro Matherne; his first wife, Rose G. Matherne; one son, Earl Matherne Jr. and wife, Denise G. Matherne; three stepsons, Brady LeBoeuf and wife, Penny, Marty Labit and wife, Mary, and Morey Labit and wife, Lanie; one daughter, Anita M. Matherne and husband, Terry L. Matherne; one stepdaughter, Shanna Deroche and husband, Kenny; five sisters, Pearl Dufrene, Winnie Authement, Ruth Matherne, Ollie Rogers and Enola Martin; three grandchildren, Lauren, Ashley and Margo Matherne; and five step-grandchildren, Matthew and Benjamin Deroche, Marty and Michael Mason and Cameron Labit
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovincy and Elvire Matherne; three brothers, Louis, Percy and Wiltz Matherne; and one sister, Mae Dufrene
• excellent carpenter and served in the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Clarabelle Arcement Pasqua

• age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by six grandchildren, Dennis M. White, Claire A. Shaw, Ann A. Dupre, Emmet Arboneaux III, Stephanie Pasqua and Heather Pasqua; four step-grandchildren, Deborah Lyons, Karen Jones, Barry Busselle and Cheri Busselle; one son, Frank J. Pasqua; two daughters, Patricia W. Busselle and Josie "Kitty" Arboneaux; one brother, Andrew Arcement; three sisters, Della Blanchard, Doris Daigneault and Sarah Legendre; nine great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Blaise Ambrose Pasqua; her parents, Furcy and Sarah Arcement; one son, Blaise Pasqua Jr.; one step-grandchild, Sybil Thompson; three brothers, Murray, Morgan and Howard Arcement; and one sister, Bella Pitre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dr. Philip A. Robichaux Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, June 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Debra Simoneaux Robichaux; two sons, Philip A. Robichaux III and Jay F. Robichaux; two daughters, Catherine R. Stallworth and husband, Dr. Robert J. Stallworth and Nikki R. Belsome and husband, Floyd P. Belsome Jr.; two brothers, Ronald Robichaux and Dr. Michael Robichaux; one sister, Anna Helen R. Shoemaker; and four grandchildren, Meghan Stallworth, Parker Stallworth, Alexander Belsome and Grant Belsome
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip Robichaux Sr. and Catherine Adelea Landry Robichaux
• retired from his practice as a thoracic/vascular surgeon in 2003 due to a diagnosis of colon cancer; after graduating from LSU School of Medicine in 1965 he completed his residency in general surgery at Tulane School of Medicine; in 1971, after serving as a major in the U.S. Air Force at Keesler Air Base in Biloxi, Miss., where he taught thoracic and vascular surgery Dr. Phil returned to Raceland to practice medicine; when asked why he came back to Raceland, he commented that he grew up with this community and thought of it simply as home
• found time to serve as president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club and was a co-founder of La Vie Lafourchaise; served on the governing board of the State Medical Society and Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Co. and was chairman of the Department of Aviation at Nicholls State University; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

June 8, 2006

Bessie Lee Richards Mills

• age 91, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four sons, J.D. Mills and wife, Joyce, Richard Mills and wife, Helen, and William Mills, all of Houma, and Robert Mills of Texarkana, Ark.; one daughter, Wanda Mills Doiron and husband, Gene, of Houma; eight grandchildren, Brian, Brad and Rachel Doiron, Rochelle Doiron Thibodaux, Melanie Mills and Rebecca Mills Bradford, James Mills and Leah Mills McPherson; seven great-grandchildren, Garret and Morgan Thibodaux, Lauren and Stratton Mills, Jennifer and Andrea Doiron and little Besse Mills
• preceded in death by her husband, Ray Mills; two brothers, W.J. and J.C. Richards; and one granddaughter, Robyn Doiron
• member of First Baptist Church for 51 years and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarabelle Arcement Pasqua

• age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Frank J. Pasqua; two daughters, Patricia W. Busselle and husband, Ben S. Busselle and Josie "Kitty" Arboneaux; one brother, Andrew Arcement; three sisters, Della Blanchard, Doris Daigneault and Sarah Legendre; six grandchildren, Dennis M. White, Claire A. Shaw, Ann A. Dupre, Emmet Arboneaux III, Stephanie Pasqua and Heather Pasqua; four step-grandchildren, Deborah A. Lyons, Karen A. Jones, Barry Busselle and Cheri A. Busselle; nine great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Blaise Ambrose Pasqua; her parents, Furcy and Sarah Arcement; one son, Blaise Pasqua Jr.; one step-grandchild, Sybil A. Thompson; three brothers, Murray, Morgan and Howard Arcement; and one sister, Bella Pitre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dr. Philip A. Robichaux Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, June 5, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Debra Simoneaux Robichaux; two sons, Philip A. Robichaux III and Jay F. Robichaux; two daughters, Catherine R. Stallworth and husband, Dr. Robert J. Stallworth and Nikki R. Belsome and husband, Floyd P. Belsome Jr.; two brothers, Ronald Robichaux and Dr. Michael Robichaux; one sister, Anna Helen R. Shoemaker; and four grandchildren, Meghan Stallworth, Parker Stallworth, Alexander Belsome and Grant Belsome
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip Robichaux Sr. and Catherine Adelea Landry Robichaux
• retired from his practice as a thoracic/vascular surgeon in 2003 due to a diagnosis of colon cancer; after graduating from LSU School of Medicine in 1965 he completed his residency in general surgery at Tulane School of Medicine
• in 1971, after serving as a major in the U.S. Air Force at Keesler Air Base in Biloxi, Miss., where he taught thoracic and vascular surgery returned to Raceland to practice medicine; when asked why he came back to Raceland, he commented that he grew up with this community and thought of it simply as home
• found time to serve as president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club and was a co-founder of La Vie Lafourchaise; served on the governing board of the State Medical Society and Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Co. and was chairman of the Department of Aviation at Nicholls State University
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Mitchell Robinson

• age 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 2, 2006
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one daughter, Sandra Stipe of Boutte; two stepdaughters, Gloria Calloway of Houma and Leona Calloway of Boutte; one son, Eric Simmons of Boutte; one stepson, Antoine Calloway of Napoleonville; one sister, Olivia Robinson Charles of Raceland; one brother, Peter Robinson Harkless of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Calloway Robinson; his parents, Martin and Ethel Williams Robinson; two sisters, Dorothy Mae Robinson and Rosemary Simms; and one brother, Leroy Robinson Sr.
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church

 

June 9, 2006

Evelyna Rhodes Bannister

• age 82, a native of St. Bernard and resident of Houma, died 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Merrick Cemetery in Violet
• survived by one daughter, Teresa Bannister Robinson; one sister, Deola Richardson; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Bannister; her parent, Theresa and Andrew Rhodes Sr.; six brothers, Earl, Clemon, Julus, Herman, Henry and Andrew Rhodes Jr.; and three sisters, Lizzie Rhodes, Mable Pierre and Alberta Joseph
• homemaker and a member of True Love Full Gospel Church; Baptist

Bessie Lee Richards Mills

• age 91, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006
• funeral services were held today at First Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by four sons, J.D. Mills and wife, Joyce, Richard Mills and wife, Helen, and William Mills, all of Houma, and Robert Mills of Texarkana, Ark.; one daughter, Wanda Mills Doiron and husband, Gene, of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ray Mills; two brothers, W.J. and J.C. Richards; and one granddaughter, Robyn Doiron
• member of First Baptist Church for 51 years

Wibot ‘Bo Bot’ Rodrigue

• age 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 9:46 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Ronald Rodrigue and wife, Jackie; one daughter, Ruby Rivere and husband, Larry; five brothers, Gaston, Kerman, Alcee Jr. and Freddie Rodrigue and Whitney Trosclair; one sister, Dolly R. Perque; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Ordoyne Rodrigue; his parents, Alcee Sr. and Angeline Bergeron Rodrigue; one son, Robert Rodrigue; and one brother, Claude Rodrigue
• retired from McDermott and served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the Black Hawk Division; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

June 10, 2006

Gilbert Andrew Esteve

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, June 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Miriam Leonard Esteve; one son, Randy Esteve and wife, Sandy; one daughter, Cathy Esteve Guillot; five stepsons, Ralph "Butsy" Folse, Dale Gros, Carl Gros and wife, Mary Beth, Gary Gros and wife, Kristen, and Jared Gros and wife, Laura; one stepdaughter, Kelly Gros Maggin and husband, Miguel; two brothers, Norman and Herbert Esteve; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Larose Esteve; his parents, Andrew Esteve and Loretta Clement Esteve; one son, Dean Esteve; one stepson, Ricky Folse; one stepdaughter, Gina Gros; and one sister, Earline Esteve
• past master of Walter Lanier Lodge No. 307 and a member of the VFW Post No. 5097; Korean War veteran and was an avid fisherman and devoted to his family
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Chris Joseph LeBeouf

• age 46, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louella Toups LeBeouf; his mother and stepfather, Florence Duplantis LeBeouf Portier and Whiley J. Portier; three daughters, Hollie LeBeouf, Chantell LeBeouf and companion, Joshua Parfait and Lauren LeBeouf; two brothers, Daniel J. LeBeouf Sr. and wife, Laurel, and Mark LeBeouf and wife, Robin; three sisters, Carla Boudreaux and husband, Ric, Shana Falgout and husband, Roger "Pie-O" and Nicole Yanez’ and husband, Leo; one stepbrother, Jody Portier; four stepsisters, Gayle Dupre, Linda Neil, Grace Ledet and Tammy Spencer; and one grandson, Gabriel Parfait
• preceded in death by his father, Thomas Luke LeBeouf Jr.; and his grandparents, Thomas Luke LeBeouf Sr. and Adeline Buquet LeBeouf and Dulvia and Elsie Thibodaux Duplantis
• loved fishing and hunting and being with family and friends; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Carolyn Chabert Lombas

• age 57, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Barbara McCarthy Chabert; two daughters, Jessica L. Cheramie and Angie L. Ward; one brother, Godfrey Pete Chabert Jr.; three sisters, Christine Chabert, Deborah Griffin and Melinda Chabert; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Lombas Jr.; and her father, Godfrey Chabert Sr.

 

June 11, 2006

Chris Joseph LeBeouf

• age 46, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louella Toups LeBeouf; his mother and stepfather, Florence Duplantis LeBeouf Portier and Wiley J. Portier; three daughters, Hollie LeBeouf, Chanell LeBeouf and companion, Joshua Parfait and Lauren LeBeouf; two brothers, Daniel J. LeBeouf Sr. and wife, Laurel, and Mark LeBeouf and wife, Robin; three sisters, Carla Boudreaux and husband, Ric, Shana Falgout and husband, Roger "Pie-O" and Nicole Yanez’ and husband, Leo; one stepbrother, Jody Portier; four stepsisters, Gayle Dupre, Linda Neil, Grace Ledet and Tammy Spencer; and one grandson, Gabriel Parfait
• preceded in death by his father, Thomas Luke LeBeouf Jr.; and his grandparents, Thomas Luke LeBeouf Sr. and Adeline Buquet LeBeouf and Dulvia and Elsie Thibodaux Duplantis
• loved fishing and hunting and being with family and friends; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Theresa Thibodeaux Rousse

• age 74, a native of Bourg and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Valforus Rousse; two sons, Jeffrey and Phillip Cheramie; four daughters, Dianne C. Pitre, Rebecca C. Beene, Phyllis C. Felarise and Kate Rousse; one sister, Ester T. Neurah; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Walter J. Cheramie; her parents, Wiley J. and Viola LeBouef Thibodeaux; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Alan Thibodeaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

June 12, 2006

Delta Eschete LeBoeuf

• age 91, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7:51 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Rubin A. LeBoeuf of Houma; two daughters, Joyce Duet and husband, A.J., of Bourg and Linda Bergeron and husband, Ronnie, of Morgan City; one brother, Walter Eschete and wife, Mary, of Houma; four grandchildren, Tony Duet, Daniel of Houma, Donald Duet of Gresham, Ore., and Gina Bergeron of Thibodaux; four great-grandchildren, Lance Duet, Debra Malbrough, Danielle Duet and Destiny Duet; and two great-great-grandchildren, Robyn Malbrough and Harmony Billiot
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Anthony LeBoeuf; her parents, Clovis Jacques Eschete and Edna Duplantis Eschete; and her grandparents, Dalmas and Alida Boudreaux Eschete and Louis and Olinda Ozio Duplantis
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Carol Joseph Rogers

• age 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marion Adams Rogers; one son, Chad Michael Rogers; and four sisters, Laura Mae Leonard, Barbara Monaghan, Judy Bourg and Loretta Adams
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Roger Sr. and Gladys Pitre Roger; and four brothers, Sidney Roger Jr., Roland Roger, Harold Roger and Peter Roger
• U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Ronald Schexnayder

• age 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kenner, died Saturday, June 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum at a later date
• survived by his wife, Rose Marie DiCarlo of Kenner; two sons, David Schexnayder of Lockport and Brian Schexnayder of Kenner; one daughter, Karen Williams of Houma; three sisters, Florence Dodd, Corinne Dennis and Helene Reynaud; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Florence Marie Williams Schexnayder; and one brother, Joseph Schexnayder Jr.
• member of the Factory Road Hunting Club and was a U.S. Navy veteran

Ryan ‘Rat’ Terrebonne

• age 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died Friday, June 9, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Shirley Eusea; his former wife, Michelle; his father and stepmother, Alphonse and Rose Terrebonne; his mother, Zelma Adams Terrebonne; one son, Colby Terrebonne; four brothers, Kearney Terrebonne and wife, Yvonne, Roddy Terrebonne, Toby Terrebonne and wife, Margaret, and Ricky Plaisance; one sisters, Sherry Rivet and husband, Ty; one stepsister, Adriane Plaisance; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Nolton Paul Adams and Agnes Rogers Adams and Jefferson Terrebonne and Eva Martin Terrebonne
• fisherman, welder and roofer

Larry ‘Charlie’ Williams

• age 60, a native of Louisiana and resident of Raceland, died at 11:35 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Brooklyn
• survived by his wife, Druzella M. Williams; three daughters, Phyllis Consonary of Atlanta, Candice M. Williams of Houston and Kayonia M. Williams of Raceland; six sisters, Ernestine Lewis, Elnora Joseph, Patricia Joseph, Audrey Ray, Leotha Johnson and Rosemary Thomas; three brothers, Ernest Williams, Theodore Williams and Leo Williams; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Williams Sr. and Earline Shelby Williams; and one sister, Margie Williams
• brick mason/cement finisher and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church

 

June 13, 2006

Charles Ray Brumfield

• age 63, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Victoria Nicotra Brumfield; his beloved first wife, Louann David Autin; his mother, Flora Rushing Brumfield; one son, Brian Keith Brumfield and beloved daughter-in-law, Kena Lafont Brumfield; two daughters, Pauline Marie Legendre and Christine Marie Brumfield; two brothers, Claude Brumfield and wife, Nelda, and Willie Glenn Brumfield and wife, Marion; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Claude Brumfield; and one son, Charles Ray Brumfield Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Timothy Joseph ‘Tim’ Falterman

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Doris Domangue Falterman of Houma; four brothers, Dennis Falterman, David Falterman, Mark Falterman of Lafayette and Michael Falterman of Gray; and one sister, Doris F. Hello of Gray
• preceded in death by his father, Dennis Falterman Sr.
• snubbing operator with HWC and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Margaret Mahler Gilmore

• age 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Craig J. Gilmore; two sons, Scott Gilmore and companion, Naomi Zeringue, and Jared Gilmore; one daughter, Kelly Gilmore Fanguy and husband, Steven Fanguy; two brothers, Joey Mahler and Glenn Mahler and wife, Angie; five sisters, Linda Mahler Theriot and husband, Mark, Elaine Mahler, Sylvia Mahler, Janet Paul and husband, Clint, and Janice Mahler and Chuck House; and two grandchildren, Jordyn Lena and Johnny Mahler
• preceded in death by her parents, Gilmore and Ruth Kliebert Mahler
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Delta Eschete LeBoeuf

• age 91, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7:51 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Rubin A. LeBoeuf of Houma; two daughters, Joyce Duet and husband, A.J., of Bayou Blue and Linda Bergeron and husband, Ronnie, of Morgan City; one brother, Walter Eschete and wife, Mary, of Houma; four grandchildren, Tony Duet, Daniel Duet of Houma, Donald Duet of Gresham, Ore., and Gina Bergeron of Thibodaux; four great-grandchildren, Lance Duet, Debra Malbrough, Danielle Duet and Destiny Duet; and two great-great-grandchildren, Robyn Malbrough and Harmony Billiot
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Anthony LeBoeuf; her parents, Clovis Jacques Eschete and Edna Duplantis Eschete; and her grandparents, Dalmas and Alida Boudreaux Eschete and Louis and Olinda Ozio Duplantis
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hunter Anthony Matherne

• infant, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006
• graveside service was held Monday at Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Matthew Jude Matherne and Colleen Adele Davis Matherne; and his grandparents, Irma Matherne and Rosaline and James Davis
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert A. Matherne

Earline Bourgeois Pitre

• age 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:22 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Gwen Pitre Cheramie and Sandra Pitre; one brother, Leon Bourgeois Jr.; one sister, Doris Kiffe; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester Michael Pitre Sr.; her parents, Leon Bourgeois Sr. and Martha Pitre Bourgeois; one son, Lester Michael Pitre Jr.; and one sister, Lillian B. Brunet
• member of the VFW Auxiliary, Lafourche Heritage Society, South Lafourche Genealogy Club, Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society, a Scouting volunteer and a member of the Larose Cut Off Band Booster and PTA
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

June 14, 2006

Lillie Harris Campbell

• age 102, a native of Terre-bonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church, with burial in Corzier Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Elsie Mae Davis of Houma; her god- child, Anita Bastiste of Dallas; and a host of nieces, nephews and relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Campbell; her parents, Roden and Evelina Douglas Harris; two brothers, Willie Harris and Freddie Sam Harris; and one sister, Edna Harris Peters
• homemaker and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Franklin Hardie ‘F. H.’ Creel

• age 79, a native of Kountze, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Hardie Creel and wife, Phyllis, of Gray and Kevin Creel and wife, Liana, of Miami; one daughter, Elvire Nutter and husband, William, of Houma; one brother, Jack Creel and wife, Ernestine, of North Platte, Neb.; one sister, Mary Francis Cook of Cuero, Texas; four grandsons, Ben Nutter of Houma, Robert Nutter and wife, Kandy, of Houma, Joshua Creel and companion, Cheri, of Schriever and Jacob Creel of Miami; five step-grandsons, Pablo and Santiago Escudero of Miami, Terry and Daniel Lapeyrouse of Houma and Decator "Trey" Pitre III of Atlanta; three step-great-grandchildren, Mary Kaitlyn, Jolie and Gage; and his cousin, Alton "BoBo" Jordan of Kountze
• preceded in death by his wife, Helen Porche Creel; his parents, Ben J. Creel and Effie Hardie Creel; one sister, Clara Ann Fee; and two great-grandbabies, Baby Nutter and Baby Creel
• retired drilling and production foreman for Texaco, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of the VFW Post No. 7555; enjoyed camping and spending time with family, friends and his dog, Lucky; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charlotte Marie Fanguy

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her companion, John Foreman of Houma; her mother, Ruby Daigle Fanguy of Houma; three daughters, Kimberly Hill of Texas, Crystal Pittman and Jessica Vordnax of Patterson; five brothers, Lawrence Davis of Patterson, Clifford Fanguy Sr. of Houma, Mitchel Fanguy Jr. of Bayou Blue, Philip Fanguy of Aston, Pa., and Kenneth Fanguy of Houma; two sisters, Darlene Havener of Patterson and Kim Quick of Bayou Blue; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Mitchel Fanguy Sr.; and one daughter, Desiree Ruby Fanguy

Beverly Blanchard Harbison

• age 73, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Reginald N. Harbison of Houma; one brother, Bonner Blanchard of Hopskinville, Ky.; and one sister, Rena Domangue of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Elgin Blanchard and Nora Prosperie Blanchard; one brother, Elmer Blanchard; and one sister, Marie Callahan
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Azelie Price Jabert

• age 88, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006
• visitation today at St. Ann Community Center and to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by two sons, George Jabert and wife, Mary Alice Chaisson and Russell Jabert and wife, Sharon Falgout; four daughters, Sue J. Reese and husband, Mike, Nellie J. Bergeron and husband, Steven, Della J. Rhodes and husband, Gus, and Lillie J. Lapeyrouse; two sisters, Mabel P. Dupre and Hazel P. Chatagnier; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Joseph Jabert; her parents, Henry Price Sr. and Felicia Lapeyrouse Price; seven brothers, George Price, Whitney Price, Wilson Price, Anthony Price, Henry Price Jr., John Price and Andy Price; and one sister, Amsey P. Foret
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg

Samuel Robert Martin

• age 83, a native of Golden Farms and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olga Champagne Martin of Houma; two sons, Steven Martin and wife, Deborah, of LaPorte, Texas, and Daniel Martin and wife, Shelly, of Houma; four daughters, Ellen Collins of Houma, Christine Spikes of Lafayette, Sandra Luke and husband, Mark, and Toni Dupre and husband, Stuart, of Luling; two brothers, Klebert D. Martin Jr. of Modesto, Calif., and Allen Martin of Houma; two sisters, Bertha Squires of Georgia and Olga LeBeouf of Kempner, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Gabrielle, Sabrina, Nicholas and Amanda Martin, Hershel Lyn Spikes II, Robert Leland Spikes, Laura Rembert, Ryan Luke, Jeremy Luke, Danielle Dupre, Kimberly Dupre and Jonathan Dupre; and seven great-grandchildren, Ashley and Amie Turner, Britany Kinsey, Kurlie Spikes, Abigail Spikes, Hannah Luke and Jade Rembert
• preceded in death by his parents, Klebert Martin Sr. and Theresa Singer Martin; and four brothers, Hillias Martin, Glaise Martin, Julius Martin and Houston Martin
• water flood operator with Chevron of 32 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; jack of all trades carpenter, craftsman and a great husband, father and grandfather; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 15, 2006

Janet Gould Abbott

• age 73, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma for the past 43 years, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Neil "Tony" L. Abbott Jr. and wife, Vanessa, of Bourg; three daughters, Mary Lynne Marquardt and husband, Douglas, of Natchitoches, Ann Champagne and husband, Patrick, of Houma, and Ellen Click and husband, Dean, of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Neil L. Abbott Sr.; her parents, Nicholas E. Gould and May Feeney Gould; and one granddaughter, Kate Marie Champagne
• homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church Ukulele Band, the BellSouth Telephone Co. LeBayou Pioneer Club and the U.S. Marine Corp Auxiliary; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Philip Octave Ayo Jr.

• age 78, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial mass Friday at the church

Nolan G. Bonvillain

• age 74, a native of Brusly and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emma Lois Collins Bonvillain; seven sons, Nolan Bonvillain Jr., Gerald Bourgeois, Jimmy Hotard, Dale Hotard, David Hotard, Faron Rivet and Kim Rivet; seven daughters, Connie Rivet, Karen Usey, Ramona Gisclair, Patti Boudreaux, Marianne Hebert, Lana Boudreaux and Bertha Robichaux; three brothers, Willie, Joseph and Roy Bonvillain; 32 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his first wife, Selma Rodrigue Bonvillain; his companion, Stella Andras; his parents, Jean Baptiste Bonvillain and Agnes Breaux Bonvillain; one son, Jerry Hotard; two brothers, John and Emelien Bonvillain; and one sister, Odile Olivier

Carrie Hazel Tabor Crawford

• age 70, a native of Bayou Chene and resident of Gibson, died at 10 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Gibson Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Dwayne Crawford of Gibson; one daughter, Bobbie C. Colee and husband, Mike, of Gibson; four brothers, Zack, Henry, Rufus and Rolen Tabor; one sister, Bertha Rink; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Luther Crawford; her parents, Joseph Verner and Meda Mary T. Tabor; three brothers, John Albert Tabor, Henry Tabor and Cornelius Tabor; one half-brother, Ruben Tabor; and two half-sisters, Mildred Barrilleaux and Sadie Luke
• member of Gibson Baptist Church

Eunice Louise Terry Douglas

• age 83, a native of Sontag, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Sontag
• survived by five sons, Terry, Joe, Wendell, Chester and Calvin Douglas Jr.; three daughters, Dorothy Townsend, Linda Bilbo and Ginny Douglas; two brothers, Charles Terry and Marshall Terry; one sister, Nora Lee Saah; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Douglas Sr.; her parents, Bruce and Mary Smith Terry; one son, Ernie Douglas; one brother, B.R. Terry; and three sisters, Irene Jackson, Hazel Jackson and Eddie Mae Douglas
• member of First Baptist Church in Lockport

James Thomas Evans

• age 65, a native of Greenville, Miss., and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:11 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006
• visitation to service time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday in the chapel
• survived by his wife, JoAnn Schmick Evans; one daughter, Theresa Shields of Greenville; three brothers, Johnny Evans of Choctaw, George Evans of Picayune, Miss., and Bobby Evans of Greenville; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Louise Middlestat Evans; one son, James Evans Jr.; and one sister, Clen Leach

Beverly Blanchard Harbison

• age 73, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Reginald N. Harbison of Houma; one brother, Bonner Blanchard of Hopskinville, Ky.; and one sister, Rena Domangue of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Elgin Blanchard and Nora Prosperie Blanchard; one brother, Elmer Blanchard; and one sister, Marie Callahan
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eula Mae Dufrene Hebert

• age 79, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Des Allemands, died Monday, June 12, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at Bible Center Church in Luling; services Friday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by two sons, Hal Hebert and Neil Hebert; two daughters, Melanie Sims and Melissa Pinkerton; one sister, Nancy Brush; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Hebert; her parents, Henry and Azelena Authement Dufrene; one brother, Herbert Dufrene; and one sister, Clara Arceneaux

Mary Bourg LeBoeuf

• age 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Kenner since 1962, died at East Jefferson General Hospital, Tuesday, June 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by husband of 68 years, Harry E. LeBoeuf Sr.; two sons, Richard E. LeBoeuf and wife, Janet Hayes, and Harry E. LeBoeuf and wife, Julie Durocher; two daughters, Earline LeBoeuf Silver and husband, Earl O. Silver Jr., and Patricia LeBoeuf Gonsoulin and husband, Robert D. Gonsoulin Jr.; one brother, Guy Bourg; one sister, Lorita B. Authement; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Severin Bourg and Lelia LeCompte Bourg; four brothers, Alpha, Lyes, Norton and Cleveland Bourg; and two sisters, Delta Bourg Hebert and Bessie Ann Bourg
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kenner
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rev. Gregory Van Madison

• age 52, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died of gastric cancer at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at Beuna Vista Baptist Church in St. James, with burial in Mount Moriah
• survived by his wife, Shelia Stewart Madison; three sons, Cornel Smith and wife, Teka, of Montgomery, Ala., Isaac Smith III and wife, Celeste, of Baton Rouge and Christopher Ryan Smith of Donaldsonville; three daughters, Doretha King of Houston, Anika M. Madison and Ashley York of Gonzales; two sisters, Maxine M. Poindexter of Gibson and Carol M. Patterson of Donaldsonville; three brothers, George Madison Jr. and wife, Betty, of Tallahassee, Fla., Stanley J. Madison and wife, Lauren, of Baton Rouge and Charles K. Madison and wife, Angela, of Millersville, Md.; six grandchildren; and two godchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Elose A. Madison; one son, Chad Johnson; and one brother, Andrew Lee Madison
• wastewater superintendent for the city of Donaldsonville; member of Louisiana Rural Water Association, Louisiana Conference on sewage and industrial waste, Louisiana Certified Environmental Trainers Association, Waste-water Environment Federation, National Water Works Association, Capital Region Wastewater District and the American Water Works Association
• enjoyed Southern University football, NASCAR collector, music and feeding the homeless
• Community Funeral Home

Samuel Robert Martin

• age 83, a native of Golden Farms and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olga Champagne Martin of Houma; two sons, Steven Martin and wife, Deborah, of LaPorte, Texas, and Daniel Martin and wife, Shelly, of Houma; four daughters, Ellen Collins of Houma, Christine Spikes of Lafayette, Sandra Luke and husband, Mark, of Houma and Toni Dupre and husband, Stuart, of Luling; two brothers, Klebert D. Martin Jr. of Modesto, Calif., and Allen Martin of Houma; two sisters, Bertha Squires of Georgia and Olga LeBeouf of Kempner, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Gabrielle, Sabrina, Nicholas and Amanda Martin, Hershel Lyn Spikes II, Robert Leland Spikes, Laura Rembert, Ryan Luke, Jeremy Luke, Danielle Dupre, Kimberly Dupre and Jonathan Dupre; and seven great-grandchildren, Ashley and Amie Turner, Britany Kinney, Karlie Spikes, Abigail Spikes, Hannah Luke and Jade Rembert
• preceded in death by his parents, Klebert Martin Sr. and Theresa Singer Martin; one son-in-law, Lynn Spikes; and four brothers, Hillias Martin, Glaise Martin, Julius Martin and Houston Martin
• water flood operator with Chevron of 32 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; jack of all trades carpenter, craftsman and a great husband, father and grandfather; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 16, 2006

Lela R. Arcement

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the American Legion Post No. 513 in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the American Legion Post, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by six daughters, Patricia Arcement, Gloria Arcement and Lela Arcement of Thibodaux, Leslie Arcement, Marida Arcement and Shawn Arcement of Oakland, Calif.; six sons, Clarence Arcement Jr., Ronald Arcement, McGarrett Arcement, Sterling Arcement and Lionel Arcement of Thibodaux and Frederick Arcement of Oakland; three sisters, Gertrude Brown, Ida Mae Brown and Edna Brown, all of Thibodaux; five brothers, Charles Matthews, Robert Matthews, Lionel Matthews, Harry Matthews and Michael Matthews, all of Thibodaux; 27 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Arcement Sr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson Jr.; one daughter, Mary Louise Neville; one son, Malcolm Arcement; one sister, Delores Price; four brothers, Scuddy Brown, Murphy "Lil Man" Brown, Gregory Robinson and Freddie Price; and her grandparents, Dit Brown, George Sr. and Earline Robinson
• member of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church

Viola D. Legendre

• age 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• funeral services Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Alvin J. Duplantis
• preceded in death by her husband, Aurthur Legendre; her parents, Awed and Lucina Duplantis; four brothers, Rambert, Edward James, Minor Thomas and Dewey Duplantis; and three sisters, Beluha Durion, Sherry Poiencot and Justice Hendrix
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church Rosary Catholic Church

Louise Spears

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006
• visitation today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Lafourche Crossing; religious service today at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Delores Smith and Stella Mae Johnson of New Orleans; three brothers, Joseph Johnson Sr. of Marrero, Clarence Johnson of Gray and Earl Johnson of Thibodaux; and her caregivers, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frazier Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Isiah Spears; her parents, Ernest Sr. and Louise Johnson; five sisters, Elizabeth Johnson, Ella Hester, Eleanor Robinson, Mary J. Adams and Essie Mae Johnson; and three brothers, Ernest Johnson Jr., Cleveland Johnson and Thomas Johnson
• member of St. Paul Baptist Church, was the Mother of the Church and served on the Usher Board

Mary Bourg LeBouef

• age 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Kenner since 1962, died at East Jefferson General Hospital, Tuesday, June 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• husband of 68 years, Harry E. LeBoeuf Sr.; two sons, Richard E. LeBoeuf and wife, Janet Hayes, and Harry E. LeBoeuf and wife, Julie Durocher; two daughters, Earline LeBoeuf Silver and husband, Earl O. Silver Jr., and Patricia LeBoeuf Gonsoulin and husband, Robert D. Gonsoulin Jr.; one brother, Guy Bourg; one sister, Lorita B. Authement; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Severin Bourg and Lelia LeCompte Bourg; four brothers, Alpha, Lyes, Norton and Cleveland Bourg; and two sisters, Delta Bourg Hebert and Bessie Ann Bourg
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kenner
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

June 17, 2006

Nolan G. Bonvillain

• age 74, a native of Brusly and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emma Lois Collins Bonvillain; one son, Nolan Bonvillain Jr.; six stepsons, Gerald Bourgeois, Jimmy Hotard, Dale Hotard, David Hotard, Faron Rivet and Kim Rivet; seven stepdaughters, Connie Rivet, Karen Usey, Ramona Gisclair, Patti Boudreaux, Marianne Hebert, Lana Boudreaux and Bertha Robichaux; three brothers, Willie, Joseph and Roy Bonvillain; 32 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his first wife, Selma Rodrigue Bonvillain; his companion, Stella Andras; his parents, Jean Baptiste Bonvillain and Agnes Breaux Bonvillain; one stepson, Jerry Hotard; two brothers, John and Emelien Bonvillain; and one sister, Odile Olivier

Phil Ayo

• age 78 years old; died on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• mass of burial was celebrated this morning at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Mariese Steiner Ayo, a daughter and two sons
• associated with Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1 and the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department dates back to 1952; rose through the ranks, giving of himself to his company and his department, so much so that his colleagues bestowed on him the honor of "Chief for Life" in 1994
• he and Danny Ledet were "old buddies" -- the two were in the same fire company; team members during competitive drills that test department members’ fire-fighting skills; though they lost the first year they competed, they rebounded, winning the competition for the next three years in a row -- in 1978-80 -- and becoming the first to retire the competitive-drill trophy
• director of training for the volunteer fire department, captain; board member for Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1 for several years; in 1975, elected second-assistant chief and served in that post until 1976; then elected first- assistant chief and served there until 1977; in 1983, became treasurer, a post he kept for nearly a decade; efforts

 

June 18, 2006

Henry ‘Penny’ Bolden

• age 78, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Louise Matthews Bolden; six sons, Thomas Lee Jones, Myron Ruffin, Tyrone Bolden, Stanford Bolden of Gibson, Glynn Bolden and wife, Tracy, and Matthew Bolden and wife, Alma, of Riverside, Calif.; one daughter, Marcia Johnson and husband, Henry, of Gibson; three brothers, Claude Bolden of San Antonio, Jeff Bolden of Houma and Charles Bolden of Gibson; one sister, Ezora Bolden Gauche of Houma; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Effie Calloway Bolden; one brother, Wilbert Bolden; two sisters, Margarette B. Aubert and Geraldine B. Vance; two sons, Michael Nash and Henry Nash; and two grandchildren, Honri Johnson and Henry L. Johnson
• retired rigger for McDermott and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

Ada Pertuit Foret

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006
• visitation 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 one daughter, Deanna Foret Griffin and husband, Roy A. Griffin; and one grandchild, Lana Faye Griffin
• preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Mim" Foret; her parents, Alexander and Adele Autin Pertuit; two brothers, Louis and Nolan Pertuit; and two sisters, Ella Zeringue and Nola Walker
• parishoner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leon ‘Mim’ Foret

• age 97, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation 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 wife, Ada Pertuit Foret, who died three days after him
• survived by one daughter, Deanna Foret Griffin and husband, Roy A. Griffin; one brother, Frank Foret; and one grandchild, Lana Faye Griffin
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eletia Theriot Foret; five brothers, O’Neil Joseph Foret, Sidney Foret, Paul Foret, Etienne Foret and Albert Foret Jr.; and one sister, Bernadette Foret
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Viola D. Legendre

• age 97, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation and mass Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Alvin J. Duplantis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Aurthur Legendre; her parents, Awed and Lucina Belanger Duplantis; four brothers, Rambert Duplantis, Edward James, Minor Thomas and Dewey Duplantis; three sisters, Beulah Doiron, Shirley Poincoit and Justine Hendrix
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Carl Richard ‘Rick’ Minter Jr.

• age 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 15, 2006
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patty Foster Minter of Houma; one daughter, Kristi Clark and husband, Brandon, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Les Minter and wife, Julie, of Lafayette and Jonathan Minter of Houma; one half-sister, Debra Freeman and husband, Tom, of Houma; and one half-brother, Dan Minter and wife, Melissa, of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Carl Richard Minter Sr. and Sylvia Dupre Minter
• president of Delta Inspections, a member of Cajun Convertible Club and a member of Coteau Baptist Church

Michael Anthony Naquin

• age 25, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died in a car crash Friday, June 16, 2006
• visitation Monday and Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jontelle Hill Naquin; his parents, Emray Naquin Jr. and Charlene Henry Naquin; two daughters, Makayla and Kaitlyn Naquin; four brothers, Brian, Steven, Alex and Jarred Naquin; his paternal grandparents, Emray and Lelia Naquin Sr.; and his maternal grandmother, Betty Nettleton Henry
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roland L. Henry
• Catholic

 

June 19, 2006

Ricky Ernest Albritton

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Black, died at 1:05 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Tina Albritton; his mother, Frances Albritton; and two sisters, Gloria A. Hoffmann and Earnstine Albritton
• preceded in death by his father, Ernest Albritton

Beulah Ann Lirette Baker

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 15, 2006
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home; services Tuesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy Albert Baker; one brother, George Alex Lirette; and two sisters, Jenny L. Cooper and Rosetta Lirette
• preceded in death by her parents, George Alex Lirette and Rosetta Jones Lirette; and one brother, Charles Lirette
• former employee of Heritage Manor Nursing Home and was a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church

Eula Leonard Breaux

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 9:42 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her beloved friend, Duffy Lee; two sons, Gerald Breaux and Wayne Breaux; one brother, Eugenie Boudreaux; three sisters, Shirley Rogers, Earline Thibodaux and Theresa Smith; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gillis Breaux; her parents, Gillis and Cecile Boudreaux Leonard; and two brothers, Edmond and Frank Leonard
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; avid seamstress
• Samart Funeral Home

Betty Rodrigue Falgoust

• age 64, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, June 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Terry P. Falgoust Sr.; two sons, Terry P. Falgoust Jr. and wife, Jane, and Chris M. Falgoust and wife, Cindy; one daughter, Melissa Falgoust Alleman and husband, Raylan; two brothers, Alwin "Red" Rodrigue and Errol Rodrigue; three sisters, Janet Motes, Sheila Haydel and Charlene Hutchings; and ten grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Peter, Daniel, Anna and Patrick Alleman, Nancy and David Falgoust, and Zachary and Luke Falgoust
• preceded in death by her parents, Victor Rodrigue and Mae Belle Guidry Rodrigue; two brothers, Robley Rodrigue and Edward Rodrigue; and one grandson, Nicholas Falgoust
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Carl Richard ‘Rick’ Minter Jr.

• age 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday June 15, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patty Foster Minter of Houma; one daughter, Kristi Clark and husband, Brandon, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Les Minter and wife, Julie, of Lafayette and Jonathan Minter of Houma; one half-sister, Debra Freeman and husband, Tom, of Houma; and one half-brother, Dan Minter and wife, Melissa, of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Carl Richard Minter Sr. and Sylvia Dupre Minter
• president of Delta Inspections, a member of the Cajun Convertible Club and a member of Coteau Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Shirley P. Templet

• age 90, a native and resident of Luling, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by one son, Derrill Philip Templet; one daughter, Nelda Anne Templet Langoussis; one brother, Philip Joseph Templet Jr.; one sister, Anita Mary Gassen; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eula Donnaud Templet; his parents, Philip Joseph Templet Sr. and Aurora Mary Troxler Templet; and one daughter, Alison Elizabeth Templet
• U.S. Navy SeaBees serving in World War II; retired employee from L.P.&L. with 40 years of service

Charles Tunson Sr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, June 15, 2006
• visitation to service time Tuesday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mercedes H. Tunson of Napoleonville; one daughter, Bernardino Tunson of Thibodaux; two sons, Zachary Tunson and Westley Tunson of Napoleonville; two sisters, Audrey Tunson and Ada Bell Shaw both of Paincourtville; one brother, Gerald Tunson of Napoleonville; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Joseph Tunson; three sons, Charles Tunson Jr., Donald Tunson and Spencer C. Tunson; one brother, Cornelious Rodgers; one sister, Rosemary Simm; and his grandparents, Mary and Joseph Tunson and Alberta and William Rodgers
• member of St. Charles Baptist Church and was a member of a pool club

Helen Elaine Windham

• age 58, a native of Center, Texas, and resident of Montegut, died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by one brother, Roy Windham and wife, Debby, of Montegut
• preceded in death by her parents, Jarrett Junior Windham and Dovie Katherine Haley Windham
• security guard

 

June 20, 2006

Elmore J. Boudreaux

• age 92, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Donner, died Monday, June 19, 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 one son, David A. Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Virginia; four brothers, Douglas, John, Eldridge and Louis Boudreaux; three sisters, Myrtle Burns, Ora Adams and Louise Malbrough; three grandchildren, Denise Faul and husband, Keith, David Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Celeste, and Kristie Arp and husband, Jeremy; and four great-grandchildren, Alicia Faul, Ariana Faul, Ty Boudreaux and William Arp
• preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Richard Boudreaux; his parents, Charlie Boudreaux and Lydia LeBoeuf Boudreaux; four brothers, Chester Boudreaux, Logan Boudreaux Sr., Rivern Boudreaux and Clifford Boudreaux; and one sister, Loretta Boudreaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Antoinette Marie Bourg Cheramie

• age 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:23 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation today and 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 one son, Tony Cheramie; two daughters, Cary Lefont and Lisa Griffin; one brother, Antoine Bourg; one sister, Adolphine Cheramie; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Aziel Cheramie; her parents, Buron and Arthemise Rousse Bourg; one son, Hardy Cheramie; one brother, Thomas Gaudet; and three sisters, Julie Bourg, Marie Gaudet and Julia Bourg

Kenneth Wayne Christopher

• age 81, a native of Fox, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Beverly Levron Christopher of Houma; one daughter, Sandra C. Stepp of Houma; two brothers, Ray Christopher of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Franklin Christopher of San Antonio; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Christopher and Ruth Limebarger Christopher; two brothers, Willis and Robert Christopher; and one sister, Wanda C. Montgomery
• retired assistant superintendent with Haliburton after 30 years and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II; founder and operator of Torch Regulator Repair, Free Lance Computer Consultant, all post-Haliburton

Marie Bernice Andras Duhe

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, died Sunday, June 18, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Westwego
• survived by one daughter, Charlene Adams; 10 siblings, Theresa McDonald, Joe, Oneil, Leroy, Robert, Richard, Jimmy, Alton, Bobby and Eugene; mother-in-law of Cindy Duhe, John Adams and Dickie Rodrigue; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dorville Andras and Eva Boudreaux Andras; her husband, Charles M. Duhe Jr.; two sons, Randy J. Duhe and Charles J. Duhe; and six siblings, Mary Naquin, Irene Lassiegne, Morris, Clarence, Shelby and Lawrence

Ada Pertuit Foret

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006
• funeral services were held Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Deanna Griffin and husband, Roy A., and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Mim" Foret; her parents, Alexander and Adele Autin Pertuit; two brothers, Louis and Nolan Pertuit; and two sisters, Ella Zeringue and Nola Walker
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Johnny Francois

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aver Wolfe Francois; one daughter, Reba Wolfe Smith and husband, Allen; two sisters, Betty Richard and husband, Micheal, and Rose F. Ringo; four brothers, Wilber Francois and wife, Elnora, Bobby Francois and wife, Julie, Royal Francois and wife, Martha, and Alvin Francois and wife, Albertha; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Elouise Francois; one brother, Larry Francois; and one sister, Joyce Francois
• served in the U.S. Navy

Elma Brupbacher George

• age 85, a native of Sorrell and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Marc George; one daughter, Janice Finane; one brother, Jack Brupbacher; four sisters, Belle Musso, Vera Baehr, Lilly Hart and Wilma Hall; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Moses George; her parents, William Brupacher and Celima Mendoza Brupbacher; one son, Joseph Moses George Jr.; two brothers, Huey Brupbacher and Charles Brupbacher; and four sisters, Lee Moore, Josephine Miller, Maxine Baye and Daisy Brupbacher

Mitchell Zane Hubbard

• age 37, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 17, 2006
• memorial service held Wednesday at Christian Faith Fellowship Church in Houma

Melvin Joseph Ledet

• age 58, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Sunday, June 18, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 37 years, Ellen Detiveaux Ledet; one daughter, Rhonda Michele Ledet and boyfriend, Jewel Becnel Jr.; two brothers, Louis J. Ledet of Bourg and wife, Heidi, and his godchild, Tyler, and Dennis J. Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Faye Ledet Rogers of Houma and husband, Bruce; his parents-in-law, Alton and Rose Lajaunie Detiveaux of Houma; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Detiveaux McElroy of Houma, husband Eugene, nieces, Emily and Erin, and great-niece, Madison; sister-in-law, Janis Detiveaux LeBoeuf of Houma, husband Merlin, niece Danielle Guidry; step-niece, Christy Mayo, husband Jerry, step-great-nephew Jonathan and step-great-niece, Cierra; step-nephew Merlin "Butch" Leboeuf Jr., wife, Crystal, step-great-niece, Laiken, and step-great-nephews Shawn, Ryan and Blake; step-niece Emily Thibodeaux, husband Kevin, step-great-nephews Zack, Payton and Hunter, and step-great-nieces Ashley and Claire; sister-in-law, Pamela Detiveaux Spence of Cammore, Canada, husband Steve, godchild Elizabeth Nettles of Webster, Texas, husband Jay, great-nephew Grant Hayes, and great-niece Alyssa Gambrella; niece Renee Adams of Tyler, Texas, great-nephew Michael and great-niece Valerie; nephew Steven of Seattle, nieces Katie of Canyon, Texas, and Sarah of Cammore
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. Ledet and Thelma Naquin Ledet; one brother, Wade P. Ledet; and one nephew, Thomas E. Rogers
• U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed as an electrician and communications technician by Sola Communications for 36 years; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church for 31 years and was a charter member of the Annunziata Knights of Columbus Council No. 10612 and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus; belonged to the Krewe of Terreanians for 20 years and the Southern Oaks Golf Club for nine years; enjoyed playing golf, bowling, working and spending time with his family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael John Luke Jr.

• age 28, a native of Houma and resident of Iota, died Sunday, June 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his father, Michael John Luke Sr.; his mother, Joy Matherne Valure; his grandmother, Rosalie LeCompte Luke of Houma; two brothers, Troy Voisin and David Valure of Houma; two sisters, Angel Picou and husband, Ricky, and Robin Valure of Houma; his godparents, Mary Luke Crochet and Jasper C. Crochet of Florida; his aunts and uncles, Mark Luke and wife, Sandra, Tommy Luke and wife, Kathy, Alvin Luke and wife, Judy, Charlotte Luke Hebert and husband, Harrison; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Thomas E. "Tom" Luke Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Matherne; his paternal great-grandparents, Wilfred and Nora LeCompte; and his maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Matherne
• Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael Anthony Naquin

• age 25, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Friday, June 16, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jontelle Hill Naquin; his parents, Emray Naquin Jr. and Charlene Henry Naquin; two daughters, Makayla and Kaitlyn Naquin; four brothers, Brian, Steven, Alex and Jarred Naquin; his paternal grandparents, Emray and Lelia Naquin Sr.; and his maternal grandmother, Betty Nettleton Henry
• preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Roland L. Henry
• employed with Supreme Services and enjoyed playing the guitar and basketball; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Myrtle D. Naquin

• age 83, a native and resident of Paradis, died Sunday, June 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Alvin T. Naquin; two sons, Richard W. Lewis and David M. Lewis; two daughters, Elaine P. Duckworth and Patricia A. Dufresne; one brother, Alvin J. Dufrene Sr.; one sister, Dolores K. Kilchrist; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Dufrene Sr. and Bernadette Detillier Dufrene; one daughter, Anne D. Hebert; one brother, Ernest J. Dufrene Jr.; one sister, Helen Whittington; and one grandchild, Bobby Gene Lewis
• member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary

Gilbert P. Touro

• age 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Mathews
• survived by his wife, Emma Louise Pitre Touro; guardian of Anthony Breaux; three brothers, Eddie, Lawrence and Easton Touro; and two sisters, Anna Lee T. Hotard and Doris C. Schaubhut
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Maria Guidry Touro; three brothers, Louis, Leslie and Whitney Touro; and one sister, Theresa Touro
• retired from South Coast Sugar and was a World War II Army veteran; member of the American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland, the VFW Post No. 3665 of Raceland and Forty & Eight Voiture No. 1038; legionnaire of the year in 2005 for Post No. 349

Eula Leonard Breaux

• age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 9:42 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her beloved friend, Duffy Lee; two sons, Gerald Breaux and Wayne Breaux; four sisters, Eugenie Boudreaux, Shirley Rogers, Earline Thibodaux and Theresa Smith; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gillis Breaux Jr.; her parents, Gillis and Cecile Boudreaux Leonard; and two brothers, Edmond and Frank Leonard
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; avid seamstress
• Samart Funeral Home

 

June 21, 2006

Roy H. Jones

• age 88, a native of Orange, Texas, former resident of Gibson and resident of Houston, died Thursday, May 18, 2006
• funeral services were held at Forrest Park Lawndale in Houston
• survived by two daughters, Janice Jones Gerlich and Jeannie Jones Bub, both of Houston; one son, Roy P. "Tiger" Jones, of Houston; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Carrie Jones; one daughter, Judy Antil; four sisters; and two brothers
• worked for Sun Oil Company and operated and owned the Exxon Station in Gibson for decades and was a constable for Terrebonne Parish in the 1970s; deputy for the Sheriff’s department serving the Gibson area; Army 1st Lieutenant of World War II

Velva St. Thomas

• age 97, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006
• visitation was to funeral time today at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Orleans; religious service was today at the church, with burial in St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by two daughters, Amelia Lane of Raceland and Shirley Robinson and husband, Whitney, of San Francisco; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Manuel Lane; her second husband, Zachary St. Thomas; her parents, Rose and Robert Gaines; 12 siblings; and her maternal and paternal grandparents
• member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church; enjoyed cooking and taking care of her home
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

June 22, 2006

Rita May Autin Adams

• age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, David Adams; three sons, Donald, Johnny and Luke Adams; one daughter, Sharon A. Hebert; one sister, Joyce Danos; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Etienne Autin and Eugenie Guidry Autin; and one brother, Herbert Autin
• member of Eastern Star Lafourche Chapter No. 251; Catholic

Druis Joseph Boudreaux III

• age 23, a native of Lockport and resident of Bush, died at 2:38 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport
• survived by his fianceé, Torey Lynn Chiasson; his mother, Sheryl Badeaux Matherne and stepfather, Danny Matherne Sr.; one son, Druis Boudreaux IV; one stepson, Troy Chiasson; one daughter, Shelbi Lynn Boudreaux; and three brothers, Brad Badeaux, Damien Boudreaux and Danny Matherne Jr.
• preceded in death by his father, Druis Boudreaux Jr.; and his grandparents, Andrew Badeaux Sr., Delia Badeaux and Druis Boudreaux Sr.

Lizzie Webre Gravois

• age 94, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Larry, Richard, Leroy, Randy, Roland, Lynn Jr. and Martin Gravois; one daughter, Elizabeth "Betty" Martinez; one sister, Althea W. Kliebert; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Francis Gravois Sr.; her parents, Remy and Zulme Dempster Webre; one son, Roland Gravois; one daughter, Marie G. Thibodaux; one brother, Murphy Webre; and one sister, Valerie W. Hymel
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church

Shirley Dukes Hellemn

• age 52, a native of Lowndes County, Ga., and resident of Hahira, Ga., died Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation to service time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Brad Hellemn and wife, Hannah, of Larose; one daughter, Stacy Pierce of Hahira; one brother, Raymond Dukes Jr. and wife, Jo Beth, of McDonough, Ga.; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Rowland Dukes
• Southern Baptist

Octavia Ruffin Jenkins

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mechanicville Emanuel Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lucille Ruffin Hammond of Houma; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Jenkins Veals of Houma; one brother, Sylvester Ruffin and wife, Maude, of Lulkin, Texas; one brother-in-law, Johnnie Lee Mills Sr. of St. Rose; two sisters, Lillian Thomas and husband, the Rev. Doctor Saul, of Houma, and Nioa Campbell of Fairborn, Ohio; one step-granddaughter, Tanya Daigs and husband, Gerald, of Houma; and one step-great-granddaughter, Marae Daigs of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Dave Jenkins; her parents, Stewart Ruffin and Lizzie Lake; one son-in-law, Lloyd Hammond; one brother-in-law, Nathan Campbell; and one sister, Willie Mae Mills
• member of United Workman Association and Beautiful Zion Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Lorraine Johnson

• age 58, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Clarence Johnson of Schriever; her mother, Ruth Livas of Schriever; three stepdaughters, Barbara Johnson, Doris Johnson and Stephanie Johnson, all of Thibodaux; one sister, Jo Ann Ellis of Schriever; four brothers, Joseph Livas Jr. of Gretna, James and Larry Livas of Schriever and Terence Livas of New Orleans; and five step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Joseph Livas Sr.
• member of New Magnolia Baptist Church and was a member of the 5th District Musical Department

Elvin Paul Matherne

• age 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006
• memorial mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• survived by three sons, Patrick Matherne and wife, Faye, Zane Matherne and Perry Matherne and wife, Tammy; two daughters, Christine Hohensee and husband, Winston, and Trudy Saddinger and husband, Jerome; three brothers, Raymond, Bobby and E.J. Matherne Jr.; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Flore and Eddie Matherne; two daughters, Patricia Ella and Beverly Ann Matherne; three brothers, Guy, Eugene and Andrew Matherne; and three sisters, Vivian Adams, Rose Cretini and Ruby Grabert
• employee of Plaisance Dragline and Dredging for 58 years; Catholic

Jerry Robinson Sr.

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 3 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Beulah Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Bryant Wayne Robinson of Port Ar